Soldiers Application for Pension - Green B. Goodman, Bradford County Florida File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Jennifer Marie Sherrouse, jennifer@sherrouse.com USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. This file may not be removed from this server or altered in any way for placement on another server without the consent of the State and USGenWeb Project coordinators and the contributor. *********************************************************************** A photocopy of the original application can be obtained from the Florida State Archives http://www.dos.state.fl.us/dlis/barm/PensionIntroduction2.htm *********************************************************************** Soldier's Application for Pension. STATE OF FLORIDA, | Bradford County. | On this 4th day of September, 1899, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Green B. Goodman who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 12 day of October, 1861, in Captain Arthur Roberts afterwards M. J. Coxe Capt. Company, county of Columbia, in the State of Florida and that while in actual service in said company, 1st Cav. Regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier, at Somerset, State of Kentucky, on or about the 30 day of March 1863, (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury) I was wounded by a Minnie ball passing through my right thigh causing a wound that has never entirely healed and which has so disabled me that I am unable to perform manual labor for my support and that of my family . 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, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, no 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th | Day of September 1899 | [signed] Green B. Goodman [signed] W. T. Weeks | Clerk of Circuit Court, Bradford County. | P. O. Address [can't read address] _______________________________________________________________________ We do solemnly swear that we personally know Green B. Goodman that above applicant during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in ______ Company, First Fla Cav. 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 21 | [signed] M. J. Coxe, Captain Day of August, 1899 | Late of "A" Co., 1st Cav, Reg. Fla Vols. [signed] Joseph Prie [?] Clk Cir Ct Putnam Co Fla. We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by Green B. Goodman 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th | [signed] W. E. [can't read last name] Day of August, 1899 | P.O. Address [can't read address] Fla. [signed] H. B. Peeples | [signed] Roland Thomas, Jr. Notary Public | P..O. Address [can't read address] Fla. We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Green B. Goodman, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find that he has a wound made by a bullet which entered the thigh on the center of the glutial fold passing through the bone and shattering in p[?] and on the arteries of this leaving a fistulous[?] opening which is constantly discharging pus, pieces of bone. The limb is badly disfigured and 2 ½ inches shorter than the other leg. We further state that we find him physically unable to do manual labor. Sworn and subscribed before me this 19 | [signed] Mark Anthony, M. D. Day of Aug 1899 | Residence, Lake Butler [signed] D. H. McDonald | [signed] J. Pitt Tomlinson, M. D. Notary Public | Residence, Lake Butler I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all the affiants are persons or 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. [signed] W. T. Weeks Clerk Circuit Court. We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Bradford county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Green B. Goodman 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. [signed] J. Blerens [?] protem Chairman. [signed] R. G. Ware [signed] W. W. Franklin County Commissioners. By the County Commissioners, Attest: [signed] W. T. Weeks 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 with 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. _____________________________________________________________________ Pensioner No. 37 [handwritten to the side:] 115 #37 $120.00 Pay from Sept. 30/99 at rate of $72.00 per year. (Old No. 271) ========================== CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Green B. Goodman OF Bradford County. LATE OF _____________ Company, _____________ Regiment. ========================== FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT: _____________, 1____ ========================== APPROVED: by the Board Nov. 8/99 for pay from Sept. 30/99 at rate of $72.00 per year. [signed] D. Lang Secretary. ========================== FILED IN COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE: _____________, 1____ ========================== [handwritten below] 120.00 _______________________________________________________________________ SOLDIER'S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909. =================================== (FORM A.) STATE OF Florida | County of Bradford | On this 23rd day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for the county and State aforesaid according to law declares that he is 69 years of age, having been born on the 7th day of Sept., 1840 in the county of Dooley in the State of Ga. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Bradford, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the ____ day of ____ 1855. That he is the identical person who enlisted in Lake City, Fla, under the name of G. B. Goodman, on the 12 day of Oct 1861, in Company A, Regiment 1st Fla Cav of the State of Fla in the service of the Confederate States Army (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Summersett, in the State of Ky, on the 30th day of March, 1863, on account of being wounded and being unable to render further military services. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) I was wounded in the Battle at Dutton Hill, Ky and was captured on the 30th day of March 1863. Carried to hospital at Summersett and remain their until June 20th 1865. That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from service of the Confederate States in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States 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 at Summersett Ky. 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 propety owned by me or by my wife, jointly and separately in this or any other State. Real estate, located at 5 Miles SW of Lake Burton Fla.........$300.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock...........................$150.00 Personal property.............................................$ 50.00 Stocks........................................................$... Bonds.........................................................$... Mortgages, notes or other securities..........................$... Total............$500.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 37, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) From wounds received. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) I was wounded at the Battle of Dutton Hill Ky shot through left arm and shot through right thigh 2 ½ inches bone take out left [?] knocked out by piece of gun cap. That my postoffice address is Lake Butler R.F.D. #2, County of Bradford, State of Florida. [signed] Green Berry Goodman (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) [signed] Bessie Newsom (2) [signed] E. L. Odom Sworn and subscribed before me, this 22 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. [signed] E. L. Odom Notary Public My comm expires Dec. 16th 1912 _______________________________________________________________________ (FORM B) STATE OF FLORIDA | County of Bradford | We, the undersigned citizens of Bradford County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Green Berry Goodman, who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, and that from our own personal knowledge, and from the best information availablle, 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. (To be signed by two citizens) [signed] [can't read first name] Dugger [signed] Holland Odom Sworn and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of July 1909 [signed] E. L. Odom Notary Public My comm expires Dec 16th 1912 =============================== (FORM C) Physician's Affidavit. STATE OF FLORIDA, | County of ___________| Before me personally came -____________, who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a physician; that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid; that he personally knows __________________ the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension. This deponent further says that he has carefully examined the said applicant's physical condition and finds: (Here state nature, character and extent of wounds, disease or disability. Please avoid technical terms.) [this space left blank] This deponent further says that the said _____________ is permanently [blank] disabled by reason of such ____________ from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) Sworn and subscribed before me, this ____ | ____________________ Day of _____, A.D. 19__ | Physician. At a meeting of the State Board of Pension held July 10th, 1907, at which the Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer were present, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved: That persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida, who apply for the amount allowed in cases of total disability, must submit the affidavit of a reputable physician stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that render the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally, for any work or business. ____________________________________________________________________ Report of County Commissioners. _____________________________ We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the county of Bradford, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Green Berry Goodwin 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 3 day of Aug, A.D. 1909 (1) [signed] C.L. Peck, Chairman (2) [signed] W.J. Epperson (3) [signed] C.J. Knight (4) [signed] W.G. Peal [?] County Commissioners. By the County Commisioners. Attest: W.L. Weeks Clerk of Circuit Court. NOTE - All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. _______________________________________________________________________ 5222 Former Claim No. 37 Application No. 14108 Pensioner No. 1260 ================================= CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Green Berry Goodman OF Lake Butler, Postoffice Bradford County LATE OF A Company 1st Fla Cav Regiment ================================= FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Aug 7, 1909 ================================= APPROVED Aug 27, 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum ___________________, Secretary of Board. ================================= FILED IN COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE Increased to $125 per ann. 6/15/12 ================================= _______________________________________________________________________ Application For Increase of Pension UNDER THE LAWS OF FLORIDA =========================== I, Green B. Goodman, Pensioner No. 1260 of the State of Florida under the laws of Florida do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions for an increase in pension allowed me at the rate of $150.00 per annum. I am unable on account of the disabilities shown below and by attached affidavit of a reputable physician, to earn a livelihood by manual labor. (Here state fully and plainly the disability from which the applicant for increase is suffering, state any loss of limbs or eyesight and give age. Please avoid the use of technical terms.) Old age being 75 years old and minnie ball wound of right leg. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 7 day of August A. D. 1912. [signed] Green B. Goodman. Witness [signed] [can't read signature] [signed] Cha H Register Address Lake Butler Fla. Physicians Affidavit STATE OF FLORIDA | County of Bradford | Before me personally came [can't read first name] King & J. E. Marin [?], M. D., who being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is a physician, that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid, that he personally knows Green B. Goodman the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension. This deponent further says that he has carefully examined the said applicant's physical condition and finds: (Here state nature, character and extent of wounds, disease or disability. Please avoid technical terms.) the his right leg is 2 ½ in. shorter than left, owing to minnie ball wound of upper portion of right thigh at Dutton Hill (KY) battle 1863 - during civil war. Applicant is 72 years old. This deponent further says that the said Green B. Goodman is permanently and totally disabled by reason of such wound and age from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 9 | [signed] [can't read first name] King Day of August | Physician A.D. 1912 | [signed] J. E. Marin [signed] Cha H Register | Physician NOTE - All persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida who apply for the amount allowed in cases of total disability must submit the affidavits of two reputable physicians stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that render the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally, for any work or business. _____________________________________________________________________