Alachua County FlArchives Military Records.....VANLANDINGHAM, James M. 1900 Civilwar - Pension 7th Regt Inf ************************************************ 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 April 7, 2008, 8:57 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A00505: Surname: VANLANDINGHAM Given Names: James M. Service Unit: 7th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Rhoda Thomas Application County & Year: Alachua Co 1900 Page 001 A00505 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} On this 27th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine, personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham a resident of Monteocha, 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 James M. Vanlandingham who was enlisted under the name of James M. Vanlandingham on the …..day of See Application #920, 186…, in Company……., Regiment of the State of …………..and who was honorably discharged at See Application No. 920, 186…, on account of …………………………………… (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served ……………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said James M. Vanlandingham under the name of Rhoda Thomas in the County of Alachua, State of Florida, on the 22nd day of January, 1888, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 26th day of July, 1907, in the County of Alachua, State of Florida. That she is a resident of Alachua County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the ……day of…..all my 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 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: Real estate, located at……..none……………………………………. $………….. Personal property…household and kitchen furniture……………….. $..50.00…... Cattle, horses, and other livestock…………None………………….. $………….. Stocks………………………None………………………………….. $………….. Bonds………………………None………………………………….. $………….. Mortgages, notes and other securities……..None…………………… $………….. Total…………………………. $..50.00…… That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 920. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Monteocha, County of Alachua, State of Florida. Rhoda E. Vanlandingham (Claimant must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) Annie Wimberly (2) Estelle Beal Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th day of July, 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. S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court (Form B.) State of Florida} County of …….} We, the undersigned citizens of Alachua County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham, 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.) J. H. Vanlandingham W. J. Goolsby Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th day of July, 1909. S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Alachua, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Rhoda Vanlandingham 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 4 day of Aug., A. D. 1909. (1) J. G. Dampier, Chairman (2) C. W. Simmons (3) J. F. Townsend (4) J. W. May (5) O. P. Cannon, 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 005 Pension No. 505 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 920 Application No. 15509 Pensioner No. 4014 Claim for Pension By Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham Of Monteocha Postoffice Alachua County Widow Of Jas. M. Vanlandingham Of …………..Company 7th Fla. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 11 1909 Approved Sep 9 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum …………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………….., 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida This pension increased to $150 per year on July 1st, 1913 a/c husband enlisted in Florida Page 006 Widow’s Pension Application to be Signed by Widow (Form A.) I, Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions for a pension, to be granted to me under the act of 1907, Chapter 5600 of the Laws of Florida, on the following grounds: I am the widow of James M. Vanlandingham, deceased, who departed this life on the 26th day of July A. D. 1907, in the county of Alachua, in the State of Florida. I was married to him on the 22nd day of January, A. D. 1888, in the county of Alachua, in the State of Florida. I have not remarried since the death of my said husband…..No………. My husband, the said James M. Vanlandingham, enlisted and served in the See application for Pension service of the Pension number No. 920 James M. Vanlandingham during the war between the States of the United States and he did not desert the Confederate or State service. I have been a resident of the State of Florida for ten consecutive years prior to the date of this application, and that I am not receiving a pension from any other State. Rhoda her X mark Vanlandingham, Applicant Monteocha Fla Post Office Witnesses: S. H. Wienges M. S. Chives State of Florida County of Alachua Before me, S. H. Wienges, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham who, being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the applicant named in the foregoing petition, and that the statements therein made are true. Sworn to and subscribed before me, at Gainesville, Florida, this 23rd day of August, A. D. 1907. S. H. Wienges Clerk Ct. Court Page 007 Questions to be Answered by Applicant (Form B.) State of Florida} Alachua County} On this 23rd day of August, A. D. 1907 before me S. H. Wienges, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says that the answers written herein to the following questions, numbered from 1 to 12, inclusive, are true: 1. What is your name, and where and when were you born? Rhoda Vanlandingham in Alachua County, Fla. Oct. 15th, 1844 Note: Question numbered 2 had been omitted from this form. 3. Are you the widow of James M. Vanlandingham. Yes. 4. When and where were you married to James M. Vanlandingham. January 22nd, 1888, in Alachua County Fla. Note: There are two (2) questions numbered 4. 4. When and where did he die? In Alachua County Florida July 26th, 1907. 5. Have you remarried since the death of your husband/ I have not. 6. When and in what company or organization did your husband enlist during the war between the States? See Pension No. 920. 7. Did he desert that service? See Pension No. 920. 8. Of what State and county are you a resident? State of Fla County of Alachua. 9. How long have you resided in this State? All of my life. 10. From what date have you continuously resided in this State. The whole of my life. 11. Have you lived in any other State than Florida? No. 12. If you answer yes, give the name of the State or States and when you resided there. Rhoda her X mark Vanlandingham, Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 23rd day of August, A. D. 1907. S. H. Wienges Clerk of the Court. Page 008 Questions for Witnesses (Form C.) State of Florida} County of Alachua} Before me, S. H. Wienges, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, personally came A. Lane and Mrs. Betsy Ponds who appeared as witnesses in support of the application of Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham for an annuity under the laws of the State of Florida providing for annuities for widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors of the State of Florida, and said witnesses, after being duly sworn true answers to make to the following questions, each for himself deposes and says: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? A. Lane and Betsy Ponds Monteocha Alachua County Florida. 2. How long have you known the applicant? Twenty five years or more. 3. Where does she reside and how long has she been a resident of this State? Monteocha Alachua County Florida as far back as I have known her. 4. Were you acquainted with her husband? Yes. 5. Where and to whom was she married? Monteocha Alachua County Florida to James M. Vanlandingham. 6. Is he dead? If so, when and where did he die? Yes, July 26th, 1907, Monteocha, Alachua County, Florida. 7. Was he a soldier or sailor in the State or Confederate service during the war between the States? See Pension No. 920. 8. When did he enlist, and in what organization? See Pension No. 920. Page 009 9. When was he discharged, and for what cause? See Pension No. 920. 10. When and in what campaigns did he perform regular military duty? Same answer as above. 11. Were either or both of you members of the same Company or Regiment with him? See No. 920. 12. Did he desert the Confederate or State service? See No. 920. 13. Were either of you with the command when it surrendered? See No. 920. 14. Was ……………………, the husband of the applicant, present when the command surrendered? See Pension No. 920. 15. If not, where was he? See Pension No. 920. 16. When did he leave his command? As above. 17. Have you any personal or financial interest in the granting of this annuity to the applicant? We have not. A. his X mark Lane Betsy her X mark Ponds Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 day of August, A. D. 1907. S. H. Winges Clerk Circuit Court (The above questions must be answered by each witness, and the answers must so state.) Witnesses to Signatures: S. H. Wienges M. S. Chives Page 010 (Form D.) State of Florida} Alachua County} I, S. H. Wienges, (part of page missing) Circuit Court in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that the witnesses named in (part of page missing) affidavits are reliable and trustworthy persons, and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 3 day of September, A. D. 1907. S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court. (Form E.) We, the undersigned members of the Board of County Commissioners in and for Alachua County, Florida, do hereby certify that at a meeting of the said Board of County Commissioners, held on the 3 day of Sept., A. D. 1907, the foregoing application for an annuity in behalf of Mrs. Rhoda Vanlandingham was presented to the said Board and the same was thereupon duly investigated. We do further certify that in our opinion the said application is just, and should be granted. J. G. Dampier, Chairman J. F. Townsend C. C. (surname illegible) F. F. (surname illegible) W. J. Matthews, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners—Attest: S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court Note. Forms “A” and “B” to be filled by Applicant; “C” by at least two witnesses; “D” by Clerk Circuit Court; “E” by County Commissioners. Page 011 Pensioner No. 920 $120 Claim For Pension By Rhoda Vanlandingham Of Monteocha Fla Widow Of Jas. M. Vanlandingham Of “C” Company 7th Fla Inf Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 1 1907 Approved November 22, 1907 With pay from July 26, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 Per annum. Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office November 22, 1907 Page 012 Form A.J. I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Alachua County} On this 1st day of November, 1901, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, J. M. Vanlandingham, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 8th day of March, 1862, in Captain P. B. H. Dudley’s Company, county of Alachua, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company, Seventh Regiment, of the State of Florida on or about the ….day of …., 186.., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the 26th day of April, in Pitt county, State of North Carolina. 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………………………………………………………………………………………….. 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. J. M. Vanlandingham P. O. Address Monteocha P.O. Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of November, 1901. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court Alachua County. Page 013 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 23rd day of December in Lancaster county, State of South Carolina, and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was 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. J. M. Vanlandingham P. O. Address Monteocha, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of November, 1901. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court Alachua County We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. M. Vanlandingham the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in “C” Company Seventh 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. James Doig Late of C Co. 7 Fla Reg. George Arnow Late of C. Co. 7th Fla. Reg. To be subscribed by two persons Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of November 1901 H. C. Denton Clerk Cir. Court We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by J. M. Vanlandingham 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. Burrell Wiggins P O. Address Hague, Fla. Wade Thomas P. O. Address Mounteocha (sic) Fla. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of November, 1901. H. C. Denton Clerk Cir. Court Page 014 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined J. M. Vallandingham (sic), who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find that age disqualifies him from manual labor. James F. McKinstry, Sr., M.D. Residence Gainesville, Fla. J. F. McKinstry, Jr., M.D. Residence Gainesville, Fla. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of November, 1901. H. C. Denton Clerk Cir. Court 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 J. M. Vanlandingham 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, 1901. T. F. Thomas, Chairman T. C. Bryant P. G. Ramsey 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 provisions 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 shall 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 015 2660 Granted Pay from Nov. 8th, 1901 at the rate of $96.00 per annum. Claim For Pension By J. M. Vanlandingham Of Alachua Co. Late of “C” Company, 7th Fl Inf Regiment Filed in Executive Department Nov 8th, 1901 Approved: December 19, 1901 C. H. Dickinson, Governor Sec. of Board Filed in Comptroller’s Office Dec. 24, 1901 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. 100.00 Page 016 Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Alachua County} On this 28th day of August, 1900, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, J. M. Vanlandingham, age 71 years, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 8th day of March, 1862, in Captain P B H Dudley’s Company, county of Alachua, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company, Seventh Regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier, near Nashville, State of Tennessee, on or about the 16th day of December, 1864, (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 from exposure contracted rheumatism in my hips and legs. I was also twice wounded, once at Cheatham’s Ridge on the left of Kennesaw Mountain and again in a battle near Nashville, Tenn, that checked Gen’l J. B. Hood’s retrograde movement. 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, 1880, have been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $600 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, and that I have no children or other relation able so to do, and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. J. M. Vanlandingham P. O. Address Monteocha Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of August, 1900. H. C. Denton Clerk Circuit Court, Alachua County Page 017 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. M. Vanlandingham the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in C Company, Seventh 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. (To be subscribed by two persons.) James Doig, First Lt. Late of C Co., Seventh Reg. Geo. J. Arnow, Capt. & A.V.M. Late of Co. C. Co. 7th Reg. Fla. Vol. Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of August, 1900. G. N. Vanlandingham Notary Public State of Florida We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of the property owned by J. M. Vanlandingham and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $600; 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, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood, and no children or other relation able so to do, whose legal duty it is to support him. Wade Thomas P. O. Address Mounteocha H. Thomas P. O. Address Mounteocha Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of August, 1900. G. N. Vanlandingham Notary Public State of Fla. We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, so solemnly swear that we have carefully examined J. M. Vanlandingham, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find him a sufferer from a chronic rheumatism articular – Hip and knee joints contracted from exposure during Hood’s Campaign in Tennessee. He was a courageous and faithful soldier (twice wounded). We recommend that he be pensioned. Page 018 J. F. McKinstry, Sr., M.D. Residence Gainesville, Fla. J. F. McKinstry, Jr., M.D. Residence Gainesville, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of August, 1900. G. N. Vanlandingham Notary Public State of Fla. 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 J. M. Vanlandingham 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 June 2, 1899. T. F. Thomas, Chairman D. B. St. Clair P. G. Ramsey 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 provisions 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 shall 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 019 2308 Claim For Pension By J. M. Vanlandingham Of Alachua County Late Of Capt. P.B. H. Dudley’s Company, 7th. Fla. Regt. Regiment Filed In Executive Department: Sept. 6/1900 Approved: ……………………., 1…. ………………………… Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………., 1…. Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/alachua/military/civilwar/pensions/vanlandi546gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 26.5 Kb