CIVIL WAR PENSION APP. - JAMES SIMON BAILEY, Alachua Co., FL File contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Janet Steadham, (steaddanjan@earthlink.net) ******************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or publication by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ******************************************************************************* CONTRIBUTOR'S NOTE: I have no relationship to anyone mentioned in the below file. ******************************************************************************* Application No. A12200 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (FORM A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, James S. Bailey, 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 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 the State of Florida, and that I am over sixty years of age. 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 hands this 29 day of June A. D. 1907. J. S. Bailey Witness: S. H. Wienges Jas. O. Andrews (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 S. Bailey, 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: 1. What is your full name, and where do you reside? James Simon Bailey Gainesville Florida 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Georgia Dooly County 27th March 1839 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? ever since 1876 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? October 1861 Savannah Ga Company "G" 60th Georgia Regiment 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. Colding 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. John Benningfield 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Col. Jones 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. I was wounded in Battle of the Wilderness and was furloughed just about the surrender 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. I was wounded in left hand at Wilderness or rather the blow up at Petersburg. 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects your. I was wounded in left hip at 2d Mannasas [sic] then again in left hand at the blow up at Petersburg. J. S. Bailey Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 29th day of June A. D. 1907. S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court Alachua County Certificate of Clerk of the Circuit Court I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of the 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 Jas. S. Bailey 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 ******************************************************************************* Report of the 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 S. Baily [sic] 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: S. H. Wienges Clerk Circuit Court ******************************************************************************* State of Georgia} County of ____} Before me personally came Alack Nipper, who being by me first duly sworn, says he is acquainted with James S. Bailey: That said James S. Bailey served in the Confederate Army and was a member of Co. G 60th Georgia Regiment, Gordons Brigade: That affiant and Said Bailey was in the same Company, and said Bailey served during the entire war until finnaly [sic] discharged: That said James S. Bailey never deserted the Confederate army. Alack Nipper Sworn and subscribed to before me this 24th day of April A. D. 1908. S. W. Coney Ordinary Crisp Co. Ga ******************************************************************************* State of Georgia} County of ____} Before me personally came I. R. Graham who being by me first duly sworn, says he is acquainted with James S. Bailey: That said James S. Bailey served in the Confederate Army and was a member of Co. G 60th Georgia Regiment, Gordons Brigade: That affiant and said Bailey was in the same Company, and said Bailey served during the entire war until finally discharged: That said James S. Bailey never deserted the Confederate Army. I. R. Graham Sworn and subscribed to before me this 25th day of April A. D. 1908. S. W. Coney Ordinary ******************************************************************************* State of Florida Alachua County Before me personally appeared J. M. Holt to me well known who after being duly sworn says and deposes that J. S. Bailey belonged to company G 60th Georgia regiment and that he J. S. Bailey came back home wounded shot through the left hand and bullet wound in left hip. J. M. Holt Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 25th day April 1908. E. T. Henderson Justice of the Peace ******************************************************************************* Gainesville, Fla. April 29th 1908 Hon. Jefferson Bell, Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir: Enclosed find Physician Certificate & Comrade Certificate on the application of James S. Bailey from Alachua Co. I sent you his application by registered mail some days ago. Your attention to this matter will greatly oblige. Yours truly, Jno. C. McGrew Adjt. Stonewall Camp No. 1438 U.C.V.S. ******************************************************************************* Pension File-B. April 30, 1908 Hon. John C. McGrew, Gainesville, Fla. Dear Sir: Mr. James S. Bailey's claim has been allowed and was graded at $100 per annum before the certificate reached us. I am returning the certificate forwarded and suggest that his physician word it to show him unable on account of his age and wounds to earn a living by manual labor if such is the condition. In its present shape it would not alter his present allowance. Yours very truly, Secretary ******************************************************************************* 6912 Claim For Pension By James S. Bailey Of Alachua County Late Colding's Company "G" 60th Georgia Regiment Filed In Pension Department Jul 6 1907 Approved April 29th, 1908 With pay from July 6th, 1907 At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board ******************************************************************************* See Letter Write Mrs. A. L. Grant, Day, Fla. State Board of Pensions Governor Comptroller Treasurer Department of Pension, State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla. Jan. 9th, 1928 The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: James S. Bailey, whose widow is desirous of applying for a pension under the laws of Florida. Claims to have been a member of Company 60th Ga. Regt. under Gen. John B. Gordon, Confederate States Army. Please furnish me with the record of this soldier. Yours very truly, Ernest Amos Comptroller ******************************************************************************* War Department, The Adjutant General's Office Washington Jan. 18, 1928 Respectfully returned to Comptroller, Dept. of Pensions, Tallahassee, Fla. The records show that one James _ Bailey (also borne as J. S. Bailey) Pvt. Co. G, 60th Regt., Georgia Infantry, C.S.A., enlisted Oct. 11, 1861 at Savannah, Ga. Muster Roll for May 1 to Aug. 31 1864 (latest on file) shows him absent, at home on wounded furlough. Capture, parole or later record not found. The above named organization served under General John B. Gordon's command. Lutz Wahl Major General The Adjutant General