Alachua County FlArchives Military Records.....TOWNSEND, John H. 1902 Civilwar - Pension 1st Bttn Spc Cav ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 January 29, 2011, 8:10 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A01828: Surname: TOWNSEND Given Names: John H. Service Unit: 1st Bttn Spc Cav Wife’s Name: Mary Davis Application County & Year: Alachua Co 1902 Page 002 A01828 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1913 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} On this 10th day of November, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and 15, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary F. Townsend, a resident of Bell, County of Alachua, State of Florida, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of Chapter 6424, Laws of Florida, approved June 4th, 1913. That she is the widow of John H. Townsend who was enlisted under the name of John H. Townsend on the…..day of………………., 186…, in Company…………Regiment of the State of……………..and who was honorably discharged at………….., 186…., on account of………………………………………….. Transcribers note: Across the face of this page is written “See Record On File.” (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….. (State here if husband drew a pension, and when.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said John H. Townsend under the name of Mary F. Davis in the County of Lafaette (sic), State of Fla., on the 8 day of Jun., 1898, and that she was not divorced from him, and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 2nd day of Jan., 1901, in the County of Layfayette (sic), State of Fla. That she is a resident of Alachua County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the….day of All of Life. Page 003 That she does not own property, including real estate, personal property, mortgages or other collateral securities, stocks or bonds in this or any other State to exceed the sum of Five Thousand Dollars. That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in this or any other State: Real estate, located at $…… Personal property $…… Cattle, horses and other live stock $50.00 Stocks $……. Bonds $……. Mortgages, notes and other securities $……. Total $…….(sic) That she has been heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida, under Certificate No. see Record. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Bell, County of Alachua, State of Florida. Mary F. her X mark Townsend (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) T. M. Williams (2) H. W. Simmons Sworn and subscribed before me this 10 day of November, A. D. 1915; and I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. M. G. Akins Notary Public Com. Exp. Nov. 25, 1916 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} We, the undersigned citizens of Alachua County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mrs. Mary F. Townsend who is an applicant for a pension under the Laws of Florida, and that from our own personal knowledge, and from the best information available, we believe that the applicant does not own property to exceed the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by her relative to the value of her property are true and correct. (To be signed by two citizens.) T. M. Williams H. W. Simmons Sworn and subscribed before me this 10 day of November, 1915. M. G. Akins, N.P. Com. Exp. Nov. 25, 1916 Page 004 Report of County Commissioners. We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Alachua Satate (sic), Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mary F. Townsend for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not own property to exceed the value of $5,000, and that the representation made in the petition and affidavits are true and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 7 day of Dec., A. D. 1915. (1) C. B. Mallery Chairman (2) L. N. Roberts (3) J. T. Price (4) Samuel Shaw (5) R. B. Hodgson County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court By M. S. Cheves, D.C. Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 005 Former Claim No. Former Claim #17563 Application No. 20471 Pensioner No. 1828 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Mary F. Townsend Of Bell Postoffice Alachua County Widow Of John H. Townsend Of ……………….Company ……………….Regiment Filed In Pension Department Dec 20 1915 Approved Mar 25 1916 With pay from Dec 20, 1915 At the rate of $150 per annum Sinclair Wells Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………….., 19…… T. J. Appleyard, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Page 006 Widow’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Alachua County} On this 28 day of March, 1903, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said county and State, Mrs. Mary F. Townsend, aged 32 years, who, being by me duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by act of the Legislature, approved June 2, 1899, for indigent widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors: I am the lawful widow of John H. Townsend, who enlisted………….., 186….., in Captain………………….Company……Regiment of the State of…………………, and who while in actual service and in the line of duty as such………., was on the…………..day of…………………, 186….., at……………., in the State of…………………………………….For date of enlistment, name of Captain, Company, Regiment and State and disabilities, etc., see proof on file in Comptroller’s Office at Tallahassee, Fla. (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing date and cause of death). My husband the said John H. Townsend died on the 2nd day of January A. D. 1903 and whose claim for pension was granted by the Pension Board at Tallahassee Fla on the 25th day of February A. D. 1903 under Pension No. 1864 and to commence to draw from August 10th, 1902. And not knowing of my own knowledge the name of Captain he served under nor Company or Regiment etc., I ask that the proof on file in the Comptroller’s office be granted me. [That] I was legally married to said soldier on the 8th day of January, 1899, at Malory, in the State of Florida; that I have been a bona-fide resident of the State of Florida continuously since the 23 day of November 1871, that I do not own property, real and personal, to the value of $600 in this or any other State, and am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn a livelihood, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; that I have no children or other relation able so to do and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I have not purposely disposed of my property for the purpose of availing myself of the provisions of this act. Mrs. Mary F. her X mark Townsend P. O. Address Bell Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of March, 1903. Charles C. Martin [Clerk Circuit Court] Notary Public [County] State of Florida at Large Page 007 Transcribers Note: Across the face of the following section is written “See Proof on File In Comptroller’s Office, Tallahassee.” We so solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased……………..; that we served with him in………………of the…………….Regiment from the State of …….., and know of our own knowledge that he received (contracted) at the time and place claimed, the wound (or disease) which resulted in his death, and that he never deserted the service of the State, or of the Confederate States. ………………………………. P. O. Address………………… ………………………………. P. O. Address………………… Sworn and subscribed before me this………day of……………., 1…… ………………………………… ………………………………… Transcribers Note: Across the face of the following section is written “See Proof on File In Comptroller’s Office, Tallahassee.” We do solemnly swear that we personally knew and professionally treated the above…………., and are satisfied that the wound (or disease) set forth above as having been sustained in the service of the Confederate States, was the direct cause of his death on the……..day of……………, 18…… ……………………………….M.D. Residence…………………………. ……………………………….M.D. Residence…………………………. Sworn and subscribed before me this……day of………………, 1…… ……………………………… ……………………………… We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant Mrs. Mary F. Townsend, that she was the lawful wife of John H. Townsend now deceased, that she has never remarried since his death, that she is a person of “respectability and good reputation,” that she does not own property to the value of $600 in this or any other State, and that she is not physically or otherwise enabled to earn a livelihood, and has constantly resided in Florida, since January 1st, 1880. J. C. B. Thomas W. E. Hodge Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of March, 1903. Charles C. Martin Notary Public Page 008 I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of respectability and good reputation, and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest such affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. H. C. Denton Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Alachua county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Mrs. Mary F. Townsend and are satisfied that the facts and conditions stated therein are true and correct, and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 2, 1899. T. F. Thomas, Chairman P. G. Ramsey F. C. Bryant E. L. Johnson J. G. Dampier County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provision for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement by execution, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 009 5081 1864 Pay from Jany 2 1903 At rate of $96.00 Per annum – 120 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Mary F. Townsend Widow Of John H. Townsend Late Of …………………Company …………………Regiment Filed In Executive Department Apl 17th, 1903 Approved Apl 24th, 1903 C. H. Dickinson Sec. Of Bd. Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………….., 1……. Tallahasseean Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. 120 – Page 010 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} On this 5 day of Aug., A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary F. Townsend, a resident of Bell, County of Alachua, State of Florida, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of Chapter 5885, Laws of Florida, approved June 7, 1909. That she is the widow of John H. Townsend who was enlisted under the name of John H. Townsend on the 15 day of July, 1864 in Company………….For Company Regiment Etc. see Proof on File in Former Claims as I don’t Remember. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said John H. Townsend under the name of Mary F. Davis in the County of LaFayette, State of Florida, on the 8th day of January, 1898, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 2nd day of January, 1903, in the County of LaFayette, State of Fla. That she is a resident of Alachua County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the 23 day of Nov. 1871. Page 011 That she does not own property, including real estate, personal property, mortgages or other collateral securities, stocks or bonds, in this or any other State to exceed in value the sum of Five Thousand Dollars. That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in this or any other State: No Property Real Nor Personal Real estate, located at $………. Personal property $………. Cattle, horses and other live stock $………. Stocks $………. Bonds $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities $………. Total $………. That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 1864. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Bell, County of Alachua, State of Florida. Mary F. her X mark Townsend (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) G. V. Smith (2) W. C. Townsend Sworn and subscribed before me this 5 day of August, A. D. 1909; and I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Charles C. Martin Notary Public My commission expires December 18, 1903 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} We, the undersigned citizens of Alachua County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mary F. Townsend, who is an applicant for a pension under the Laws of Florida, and that from our own personal knowledge, and from the best information available, we believe that the applicant does not own property to exceed in value the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by her relative to the value of her property are true and correct. (To be signed by two citizens.) G. V. Smith W. C. Townsend Sworn and subscribed before me this 5 day of August, 1909. Charles C. Martin Notary Public My commission expires December 18, 1903 Page 012 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of………………., Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mary F. Townsend, for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not own property to exceed the value of $5,000, and that the representations made in the petition and affidavits are true and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 8 day of Sept., A. D. 1909. (1) J. G. Dampier, Chairman (2) J. W. May (3) J. F. Townsend (4) C. W. Simmons (5) …………………………. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 013 Former Claim No. 1864 Application No. 17563 Pensioner No. ………….. CLAIM FOR PENSION By Mary F. Townsend Of Bell Postoffice Alachua County Widow of John H. Townsend Of ………………….Company ………………….Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 15 1909 Approved ………………….., 19…. With pay from…………., 19…. At the rate of $……….per annum ……………………………… Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………..,. 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 014 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Alachua County} On this 22 day of July, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, John H. Townsend, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 15th day of July, 1864, in Captain E. J. Lutterloh’s Company, county of Levy, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company, …………..Regiment, of the State of……………, and in line of duty as such soldier, at………,…………….., State of………………on or about the……day of………………, 186…., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my ser vice on the……….day of………………., in……………..county, State………… Close of the civil war. (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom.) I am now 69 years of age and am unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. and that as the direct result of said injuries, thus received in line of duty during the war, I am now unable to gain a livelihood by manual labor; that I have continuously since January 1st, 1885, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and have not purposely disposed of our property for the purpose of availing ourselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida; that I am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood by manual labor, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. John H. Townsend P. O. Address Barnes Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 22 day of July, 1902. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court, Alachua County Per S. H. Wienges, D.C. Page 015 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 18th day of March, 1833, in Lowndes county, State of Georgia, and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State on January A. D. 1885, and have continuously resided in this State since that date; that I do not own property, real or person, or real and personal, to the value of eight hundred dollars ($800), and that I am by reason of age incapable of providing a living by manual labor for myself. John H. Townsend P. O. Address Barnes Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 22 day of July, 1902. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court Alachua County Per S. H. Wienges, D.C. I [we] do solemnly swear that we personally knew John H. Townsend, the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that I [we] served with him in E. J. Lutterloh’s Company of Munnerlyn’s Batln and Fla Cavalry [Regiment], and know of our own knowledge that he did receive the injuries set forth in the above application at the time and place claimed, and that the disability therefrom claimed to exist does exist, and that he never deserted the Confederate Army. No injury is claimed but old age. E. J. Lutterloh Captain Late of E. J. Lutterloh’s Co. of Munnerlyn’s Bat. [Reg.] C.S.A. To be subscribed by two persons. ……………………………………………. Late of…………….Co………………..Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24 day of July 1902. By E. J. Lutterloh R. T. Walker Notary Public We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by John H. Townsend and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $800; that they have not disposed of any property for the purpose of availing themselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida, and that he is not physically or otherwise able, or in a position to earn a livelihood, by manual labor. J. C. B. Thomas P. O. Address Barnes Fla E. S. Thomas P. O. Address Fort White Fla Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of July, 1902. R. D. Willeford, J.P. Page 016 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined John H. Townsend, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and that by reason of infirmities incident to age (70 years) he is disqualified from physical effort necessary to earning a livelihood. J. F. McKinstry, Sr., M.D. Residence Gainesville, Florida …………………… M.D. Residence…………………… Sworn and subscribed before me this 22nd day of July, 1902. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court Per S. H. Wienges, D.C. I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of respectability and good reputation, and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. H. C. Denton Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Alachua county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by John H. Townsend and are satisfied that the conditions and alleged facts therein stated are true and correct, and that he is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved May 3, 1902. T. F. Thomas, Chairman T. C. Bryant J. G. Dampier E. L. Johnson ………………………… County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provision for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement by execution, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 017 4479 1864 Granted CLAIM FOR PENSION By John H. Townsend Of Alachua County, Fla Late Of Capt. E. J. Lutterloh’s Company ………………………Regiment Filed In Executive Department Aug. 10th, 1902 Approved Feby 25th, 1903 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 190….. I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee. Pay from Aug 10 1902 at rate of $96.00 per annum. Page 018 State Board of Pensions Governor Comptroller Treasurer No. 20471 Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee,……………………………… The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: J. H. Townsend whose widow is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to have been a member of Company E. J. Lutterloh’s Co. [Regiment] Munnerlyn’s Batt Cav, Confederate States Army, and to have been………………………………….. Please furnish me with the record of this soldier. Yours very truly, W. V. Knott Comptroller Received A.G.O. Dec 30 1915 Page 019 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington, D. C. Dec. 30, 1915. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. No record has been found in this office of service, capture or parole of a man named John H. Townsend as a member of any company of the 1st Special Battalion Florida Cavalry (also known as Munnerlyn’s Battalion), C.S.A., nor has anything been found relative to a Captain E. J. Lutterloh in connection with said organization. H. F. McClain The Adjutant General Form No. 74 – A.G.O. Ed. Mar 17-15 – 75,000 Page 020 November 18, 1909 Mrs Mary F. Townsend, Bell, Fla. Dear Madam:- Your pension claim under the Act of 1909 has been considered by the Board of Pensions and was not allowed for the reasons stated below. Yours very truly, Jefferson Bell, Secretary to the Board of Pensions In re pension claim #17563 – Date of marriage not prior to 1895. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/alachua/military/civilwar/pensions/townsend651gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 25.6 Kb