CIVIL WAR PENSION APP. - JAMES OSGOOD ANDREWS, Alachua Co., FL

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Former Claim No. 4695
Application No. 17475
Pensioner No. 2851

Application For Pension
Under Laws of Florida

(FORM A)
For Use Of Applicant For Pension

I, James O. Andrews, 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 the State of Florida,
upon the following grounds:

I enlisted and served in the military Co. F 54th Ga. Vols. service of Confederate States 
during the war between the States of the United States, and that I did not desert the 
Confederate or State service; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State for ten years 
prior to the date of this application and have been continuously since a citizen of the 
State of Florida, and that I am over 60 years old.

I further represent to the State Board of Pensions, that I am not receiving a pension from 
any other State.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty fourth day of June A. D. 1907.

James O. Andrews

Witness:  S. H. Wienges
          J. G. Baily

(FORM B)

State of Florida,}
Alachua County}

On this 29 day of June A. D. 1907, before me S. H. Wienges Clerk of the Circuit Court in and
for said County and State, personally came James O. Andrews, who being by me first duly 
sworn deposes and says, that the statements made in the foregoing application for a pension 
in his own behalf are true:

This deponent further says, that the answers written herein to the following questions, 
numbered from 1 to 12 inclusive are true:

 1.  What is your full name, and where do you reside?  James Osgood Andrews, Gainesville, Fla.
 2.  In what State and County were you born and when?  Georgia, Liberty County, Feby 3d 1845
 3.  How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  33 years
 4.  When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? 
     May 13th 1862, Savannah Ga.  Savannah Cadets Company "F" 54th Ga. Volunteers
 5.  Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment?  Walter S. Chisholm
 6.  Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service.  John W. Anderson
 7.  Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment 
     and discharge from service.  Col. Charlton H. Way
 8.  If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment 
     and place of service.  left blank
 9.  If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. 
     surrendered and paroled at Greensboro, N. C. May 13th 1865 (should be April 26th 1865).  Parole dated May 13th 1865
10.  If you lost an eye or limb during your service in the war, state when and where and in 
     what engagement you sustained such injury.  left blank
11.  If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you,
     state when and where you received the wound.  left blank
12.  Describe the wound and state how it affects you.  left blank

James O. Andrews, Applicant

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 29 day of June, A. D. 1907.

S. H. Wienges
Clerk Circuit Court Alachua County

(FORM C)

Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioned Officer

State of Georgia}
County of Chatham}

Before me personally came Robert M. Butter, who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he 
was a Commissioned Officer in the Savannah Cadets Company "F" 54th Ga. Regiment, the 
organization to which the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida 
belonged and in which he served during the war between the States.  This deponent further 
says that the said James O. Andrews rendered faithful service as a Confederate soldier or 
sailor during the war between the States, and that the disability claimed by the said ____ 
to exist, does in fact exist and the same prevents him permanently from gaining a livelihood.

Robert M. Butter, Lieutenant
Late of "Savannah Cadets"
Co. "F" 54th Ga. Regiment

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of June, A. D. 1907.

Jas. A. Gross
N. P. C. C. Ga.

Certificate of Clerk of the Circuit Court

I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all the affiants are persons of 
trustworthy character and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit; that the 
attesting officers are duly authorized to administer oaths; that their signatures are 
genuine; and that the said applicant James O. Andrews is a bona-fide resident and citizen of 
the State of Florida.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court 
for Alachua County, this 3 day of July, A. D. 1907.

S. H. Wienges
Clerk Circuit Court

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Report of County Commissioners

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Alachua County, Florida, do hereby 
report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 3 day of July, 1907,
the foregoing application of James O. Andrews for pension under the laws of Florida, was by
us investigated; that we are satisfied 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 3 day of July, A. D. 1907.

1.  J. G. Dampier
2.  F. F. Paulling
3.  J. F. Townsend
4.  C. C. Pedrick
County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

Clerk Circuit Court

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Claim For Pension
By
James O. Andrews
Of Alachua County
Late of
"F" Company
54th Georgia Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Jul 6 1907
Approved
November 22, 1907
With pay from July 6, 1907
At the rate of $100.00 per annum
Jefferson Bell
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller's Office
November 22, 1907

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Soldier's Pension Claim
Under The Act Of 1909

(FORM A)

State of Florida}
County of Alachua}

On the ____ day of ____, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and nine personally appeared before
me, a notary public in and for the county and State aforesaid, James O. Andrews who, being 
duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 64 years of age, having been born on the 3d 
day of Feb., 1845, in the county of Liberty, in the State of Georgia.  That he has resided 
in the State of Florida continuously since the 4th day of July, 1874.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Savannah, Ga., under the name of James O. 
Andrews, on the 13th day of May 1862, in Company "F", Regiment 54 of the State of Georgia in
the service of the Confederate States Army and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Greensboro, 
in the State of North Carolina, on the 26th day of April, 1865 on account of surrender of 
the army under Gen. Joseph E. Johnson.

Parole dated May-13th, 1865, Greensboro, N. C.

That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the service of the Confederate 
States of America in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States 
Army nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States until after the surrender of the 
Confederate Armies.

(Here state whereabouts at close of Civil War.)

That I was in Cleburne's Division, surrendered at Greensboro, N. C.

That I do not own property, including real estate, personal property, stocks, bonds, 
mortgages or other collateral securities of any kind in this or any other State, nor does my
wife own with me jointly or separately, property to exceed in value the sum of five thousand
dollars.

That the following is a true and correct statement of all the property owned by me or by my 
wife, jointly and separately in this or any other State:

Cattle, horses and other live stock . . one cow . . . . . . . . . . . $   50.00
Personal property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1350.00
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1400.00

That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension 
certificate No. 4695, at the rate of $100.00 per annum.

(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.)

No disabilities, physical or mental.

(Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.)

No wounds, several deep seated scares.

That my postoffice address is Gainesville, County of Alachua, State of Florida.

James O. Andrews

Attest:

(1) Wm. ?
(2) A. W. Taylor

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 24 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.

Wm. ?
Notary Public

(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 James O. Andrews, 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 (including the property of his wife) to exceed in 
value the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by him relative to the value of his 
property are true and correct.

?
S. G?

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 24 day of August, 1909.

Wm. ?
Notary Public

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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 James O. Andrews for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was 
investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not own property (including 
the property of his wife) 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. Summers
County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

S. H. Wienges
Clerk Circuit Court

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State Board of Pensions:                                   NO. 17475
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer

Department of Pensions
State of Florida
Tallahassee
9-25-09

Hon. F. C. Ainsworth,
The Adjutant General
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

James O. Andrews who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to have 
been a member of Company F 54th Ga. Regiment "Savannah Cadets", Confederate States Army.

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

Albert W. Gilchrist
Governor

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War Department,
The Adjutant General's Office,
Washington

September 30, 1909

Respectfully returned to the 

Governor,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee

The records show that J. O. Andrews (name not found as James O. Andrews), private, Company 
F, 54th Georgia Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted May 13, 1862, and that he was 
paroled May 1, 1854, at Greensboro, North Carolina.

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

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Claim For Pension
By
James O. Andrews
Of Gainesville Postoffice
Alachua County
Late Of
"D" Company
54th Georgia Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Sep 13 1909
Approved
Sep 23 1909
With pay from Jul 1 1909
At the rate of $100.00 per annum
Secretary of Board

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Application For Increase In Pension

Gainesville, Fla.
August 23, 1913

State Board of Pensions
Tallahassee, Florida

I, James O. Andrews Pensioner No. 2851 of the State of Florida hereby make application for 
increase in pension because of being unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor.  I am 69 
years of age.

Signed:  James O. Andrews
Address: Gainesville, Fla.

Physician's Affidavit

Before me an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths personally 
appeared Dr. J. M. Dell, Jr. and Dr. E. Lartigue, both well known to me to be reputable 
physicians and each for himself deposes and says that the above applicant for increase in 
pension has been examined by him and that said applicant by reason of disease, injuries or 
age is unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor.  That the applicant is unable to earn a 
livelihood by manual labor by reason of age.

J. M. Dell, Jr., Physician
E. Lartigue, Physician

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of August A. D. 1913.

S. H. Wienges
Clerk Ct. Ct.
By M. S. Cheves