Clay County FlArchives Military Records.....ADAMS, John Q. 1900 Civilwar - Pension 11TH 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: Betty Wilkerson wilkerbee@aol.com August 3, 2007, 2:51 pm Florida Civil War Pension A11760 ADAMS, JOHN Q. 11TH REGT. INF. WIDOW’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION STATE OF FLORIDA CLAY COUNTY On this 10th day of April, 1900, personally appeared before me a Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Emma C. Adams, aged 69 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: That she is the lawful widow of J. Q. Adams, deceased pensioner No. 414, and who while a pensioner of the State of Florida, on the twenty fourth day of March, A.D. 1900, at Clay County, in the State of Florida died. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ That I was legally married to said solider prior to the first day of May, 1852, at Williamsburg, in the State of S. C.; that I have been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously, since about the 15th day of March, A.D. 1858; that she does not own property, real and personal, to the value of $600 in this or any other State, that is not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; and that she has not purposely disposed of any property for the purpose of availing herself of the provisions of this act. Sworn and subscribed before me this 10th Emma C. Adams Day of April, 1900. P. O. Address Middleburg G. Fabian Law Clerk, Circuit Court Clay County ********************************************************************** We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant, Emma Adams, that she was the lawful wife of John Quincy Adams, 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th Thomas J. Dillaberry Day of April, 1900. Hansford ______(?) George R. Frisbee, Sr. Notary Public State of Fla. At Large to January 1, 1901. *********************************************************************** 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. G. Fabian Law Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County commissioners of Clay County, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Emma C. Adams 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. H. P. Hall Chairman J. R. Moore W. R. Revels S. C. Harris County Commissioners By the County Commissioners, Attest: C. Fabian Law Clerk, Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1. 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. ************************************************************************ PENSIONER NO. 414 PAY FR. JAN. 1 TO MAR. 24/00 $72 & AFTERWARDS AT $60. PER YEAR. (WIDOW OF NO. 414) CLAIM FOR PENSION BY EMMA C. ADAMS, WIDOW OF JOHN Q. ADAMS LATE OF PENSIONER NO. 414, DECEASED MAR. 24/ ______________COMPANY _______________REGIMENT FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT MAY 3RD, 1900 APPROVED BY THE BOARD May 14/00 for pay fr. Jan 1 to Mar. 24/00 at $72, and afterwards at Rate of $60. per year. D. Lang Secretary FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE May 18, 1900 Dead **************************************************************** SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION STATE OF FLORIDA CLAY COUNTY On this 24th day of November, 1899, , personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said State of Florida, John Q. Adams, age 76 years, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 20th day of April, 1863, in Captain A. A. Ochus’s’ Company, County of Duval, in the State of Florida and that while in actual service in said company 10th Regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier at Petersburg, State of Virginia, on or about the 10th day of November, 1864. I contracted the ailment of chronic rheumatism of long duration and inguinal hernia and am totally incapacitated from in any wise earning his livelihood being totally helpless and that as a 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, nor both combined, own real and personal property in 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 24th ____John Q. (his mark) Adams day of November, 1899 Geo. R. Frisbee, Sr. Notary Public. P.O.Address –Middleburg, Florida ******************************************************************* I do solemnly swear that we personally knew John Q. Adams the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in A. A. Ochus’s’ Company, 10th Regiment of florida, 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th Henry Ayers Late of A. A. Ochus’s Co., 10th Reg. Day of November, 1899 A. Register (?) Late of A. A. Ochus’s Co., 10th Reg. Geo. R. Frisbee, Sr. Notary Public We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by John Q. Adams 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 24th Henry Ayers P. O. Box Middleburg, Fla. Day of November, 1899 A. Register P.O. Box Cove Springs, Fla.. Geo. R. Frisbee, Sr. Notary Public We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and County aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined John Q. Adams, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find that he is Incapacitated from the following ailments; chronic rheumatism of long duration and inguinal hernia. ********************************************************************* Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th C. G. Williams, M.D. Residence: Middleburg, Fla. Day of November, 1899 Wm. Griffith, M.D. Residence: Cove (?) Cave Springs, Fla. Geo. R. Frisbee, Sr. Notary Public 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. C. Fabian Law Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County commissioners of Clay County, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by John Q. Adams 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. P. P. Hill Chairman J. R. Moore W. R. Revels L. c. Harris J. M. Bury (?) County Commissioners By the County Commissioners, Attest: C. Fabian Law Clerk, Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1. 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. ********************************************************************** PENSIONER NO. 414. Pay from Sep. 30/99 at rate of $72.00 per year. (New) CLAIM FOR PENSION BY JOHN Q. ADAMS OF CLAY COUNTY LATE OF Capt. Ocus’s COMPANY 11TH, FLORIDA REGIMENT FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT ________________________ APPROVED: by the Board Jany. 17/00 for pay from Sep. 30/ 1899 at rate of $72.00 per year. D. Lang Secretary FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE JAN 17, 1900 ******************************************************************* SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION STATE OF FLORIDA CLAY COUNTY On this 16 day of May, 1898, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said county and State John Q. Adams, age 75 years, by occupation a Farmer, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical John Q. Adams, who was on the _______ day of ___________, 1863, enrolled in Captain A. Ochus’s Company, County of_________, in the State of Florida, and that while serving as a Private in Adam A. Ochus’s’ Company, 11th Florida Regiment, Finnegan Brigade, and in the line of his duty at ___________, in the State of ____________, on or about the ______________day of _____________, 1864, I contracted chronic rheumatism of the bowels, and chronic diarrhea and that as a 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, nor both combined, own real and personal property in the value of $1,500 in this or any other State, that I am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn a livelihood, that I am not receiving a pension from the United States, or any other State; and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and make this declaration for the purpose of being placed upon the invalid pension roll of the State of Florida, as provided by Act of the Legislature, approved June 8, 1889, as amended June 2, 1893 and June 15, 1897. Sworn and subscribed before me this 16th ____J. Q. Adams________________ day of May__, 1898. George A. Chalker P.O.Address –Middleburg, Florida Notary Public We do solemnly swear that the above applicant John Q. Adams served with us in 11th Florida Infantry, and that he did not desert the confederate service. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 18th Day of May, A.D. 1898 Henry Ayers George A. Chalker G. R. Falana Notary Public We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by John Q. Adams and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State and that the actual combined value thereof is less than $1,500, and that he is not physically or otherwise able, or in a position to earn a livelihood. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th James A. Prevatt Day of May, 1898 B. M. Frisbee George A. Chalker Notary Public *********************************************************************** We do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Jno Q. Adams, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find that he is totally disabled. He contracted chronic diarrhea during his term of service in the Confederate war and is now unable to do any kind of work whatsoever Resulting directly in the loss of ____________________________________. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th Wm. Griffith, M.D. Residence:Middleburg, Fla. Day of May, 1898 U. W. Francis, M.D. Residence: Middleburg George A. Chalker Notary Public 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. Sidney T. Hanford Clerk of the Circuit Court By Frank H. Hanford, D.C. We do hereby certify that ______________________________________Camp No. ____________, U.C.V’s, at _______________________, Fla., has carefully and Fully investigated the above application for pension by _______________________ And find that the facts alleged are correct in every particular, and therefore recommends that the pension be granted. ________________________________ Commander. Attest: _______________________________ Adjutant CLAIM FOR PENSION BY _________________________ OF _______________________COUNTY, LATE OF _____________________Company, _____________________Regiment. FILED IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT: May 25, 1898 APPROVED: ___________________________189__ ________________________________ Governor FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE _______________________,189____. ********************************************************************* APPLICATION FOR PENSION STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF CLAY On this 15 day of February, 1896, personally appeared before me, a County Judge in and for the said county and State, J. Q. Adams, aged 70 years, by occupation a Farmer, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical John Q. Adams, who was on the _______ day of ___________, 186__, enrolled in Captain A. Ochus’s Company, County of Clay, in the State of Florida, and that while serving as a Private in Adam A. Ochus’s’ Company, F. 11th Florida Regiment, Finnegan Brigade, and in the line of his duty at Petersburg, in the State of Virginia, on or about the ______________day of _____________, 1864, I was taken sick with rheumatism of the bowels and afterwards taken the chronic diarea. I was in the hospital at Merwards Grove in Virginia for about six weeks under treatment for said diseases and then I was sent home on a furlough. I have been troubled with said diseases ever since I came home constantly growing worse and I am now wholly unable to perform usual labor of any kind on account of said diseases; and that by reason of said service and as a direct result of said injuries, I am now unable to earn a livelihood; that I am a citizen of said county and State; and have been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida continuously since January 1st, 1875; that neither I not my wife owns property to the value of $1,500 and that I am not “otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood”; that I am not receiving a pension from the United States, or any other State; that I never deserted the Confederate service, and make this declaration for the purpose of being placed upon the invalid pension roll of the State of Florida, as provided by act of the Legislature, approved June 8, 1889, as amended June 2, 1893. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th J. Q. X (his mark) Adams Day of February, A.D. 1896 Applicant Geo. N. Bardin Middleburg, Fla. County Judge Postoffice We do solemnly swear that the above applicant, J.Q. Adams, served with us in Company F; that he received the injury above at the time and place, and in the manner claimed, and that he is disabled as claimed, by reason of said injuries, and that he did not desert the Confederate service. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd Joha (?) Price, 1st Lieut. Co., F. Day of March, A.D., 1896. Jas. E. Johnson Notary Public State of Florida Applicant must swear that some condition for which a pension is authorized, exists in his case, in the EXACT language used in the law to describe such condition. (Read law) This affidavit MUST be made by a Com. Officer of the Co. or Regt. Or an affidavit showing WHY it can not, be must be sent. ********************************************************************** We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by John Q. Adams and his wife, and that the actual combined value thereof is less than $1,500, and that he is not physically or otherwise able, or in a position to earn a livelihood. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th Geo. N. Bardin Day of March, 1896 John D. Chisholm Sidney T. Hanford Clerk, Circuit Court We do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Jno Q. Adams, who is personally known to us to well known as the applicant for pension above described, and find that he has rheumatism affecting all the larger joints and the intestines; and that diarrhea is of frequent occurrence. Has inguinal hernia on right side. We believe the above diseases render him incapable of performing manual labor resulting directly in the loss of ______ ________________________________________. Sworn and subscribed before me this 15th Chas. B. Warren, M.D. Residence: Green Cove Springs, Fla. Day of February, 1896 Charles M. Merrill, M.D. Residence: Green Cove Springs, Fla. Geo. N. Bardin County Judge 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. Sidney T. Hanford Clerk of Circuit Court CLAIM FOR PENSION BY JOHN Q. ADAMS CLAY COUNTY, LATE OF CAPT. OCHUS’S COMPANY, 11th FLORIDA REGIMENT FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT MARCH 25TH 1896. DIS. APPROVED – JANUARY 14,/96 DISAPPROVE, JANUARY 19, 1897 APPROVED JANUARY 17/00 GOVERNOR ********************************************************************** Letter Middleburg, Fla. Aug. 14, 1899 Hon. W. d. Blaxham, Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir: Mr. J. Q. Adams, of this place, is trying to make proof of his service in the Confederate cause so as to apply for a pension under the last law. All the officers of his company are either dead, or their whereabouts unknown, and I would like to know whether the affidavit of two members of his Company who deserted the cause just before the war closed, but who have been there, and are now, honorable men and citizens would be proof sufficient to establish his claim for a pension. Mr. Adams rendered good and honorable service to his state, and now that he is old and ******************************************************************* (page 2 of letter) ____(?) and sadly in need of any assistance his state could give, I would be glad to help him in any way to secure aid. He doesn’t know of but two or three members of his Company that are living, and their address uncertain, but if the affidavit of the above is sufficient, I can help him out. He has been an invalid for a number of years, and totally unable to make a living; and is certainly a worthy object of assistance. He claims that he contracted a disease or injury in service that has always rendered him unfit for labor. Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, Wm. R. Chalker ************************************************************************ (Letter) Leonidas E. Wade Attorney and counselor at Law Notary Public Wade Block Green Cove Spring, Fla. Dec. 12, 1899 Sid: You will find enclosed proofs of pension claims of John Q. Adams which I think you will find sufficient. Yours truly, Hon. W. D. Blocharn, (?) Governor L. E. Wade Tallahassee, Fla. Atty. For Claimant *********************************************************************** Middleburg, Clay Co., Fla. 5/23/98 Hon. W. D. Bloxham Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find application for pension of John Q. Adams. There is some of the dates that he has forgotten. There is several of his comrades here some of whom enlisted at the same time he did but they have all forgotten the date. Mr. Adams enlisted same time in the early Spring of 63. He was home on sick furlough when the war closed and has never been discharaged, yet although he tried to get a discharge after the war closed. He refused to take the “Ammunity Oath” so he is (so to think) still a member of the C. S. Army. He has been unable to do anything for several years, and is now unable to get around only by aid of a crutch and stick, his left leg being partially paralyzed. Most of the time he is unable to get out of the house. He has been in this helpless condition for nearly two years. And I think if anyone is entitled to a pension, he surely is. He is honest upright and has always been a good quiet peaceable citizen. ********************************************************************** Now Governor, there is no political envolvements to be derived from granting this man the relief he so much needs, but it will be an act worthy of second in heaven and of the attention of him who said “In as much as ye did it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it unto me”. And although there is no reward given here, we may find when we are called to go to “that home from whence no traveler even returned” that we have wrought(?) better than we iknew and will hear the Grand Master calling from labor to refreshment and will receive our wages at his right hand and be given a place in that great “Temple not made with hands eternally in the heavens.” If you will approve of this claim, could you not recommend that he receive pay from date of approval of act June 15 – 97. If you will send paper’s direct to me, I will see that he gets them and assist him in filling them out all right. If there is a different application for Widows’ Please send out one of them. Any information required that is not given, let me know and I will try to furnish it. _________(?) yours, B. M. Frisbee *********************************************************************** (Letter) Nov. (the) 28, 1897 Middleburg, Fla. (ansd Dec 3/97) Gov. Bloxum: Dear Sir: You have been informed of my husband’s condition which was caused by the Confederate war. There is so many getting help. All those that knows him ses he is more intitled than many others that gets help so kind friend you will pleas consult the board in his behalf that they may give him a little help as him nor myself won’t need help a great while longer. The war caused us to loose our health. I hope the Lord would not think of separating us to *********************************************************************** (2nd page of letter) have him to go to the Soldiers home. We have never been separated since 52. Only when he was called off in the war. If you will use your influence that we may get a little help we would really feel greatful to you. May the good Lord help you is my prayer. Yours truly, Letter of J. Q. Adams Middleburg, Fla. ************************************************************************ (Letter) E. D. Prevatt, Tax Collector Clay County Green Cove Springs, Fla. Oct. 15th, 1895 Hon. D. Lang, Secretary of the Board of Pensions Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir: In your reply to my letter of the 2nd with in re: pension claim of John Q. Adams, you say there is no provision in the pension law for the infirmities of age. I would infer from this that you decide that his claim is based on the infirmities of age while in fact his claim is based on permanent disease contracted while in the line of duty i.e. diarrhea and rheumatism. If the proofs do not convey that idier, it is as intended. As a matter of fact, when he Mr. Adams came home from the Army in Virginia during the war of the Rebelion he was sick with said diseases and was for several months after he returned home sick in bed with same and he has been afflicted with said diseases ever since. I have known Mr. Adams for a number of years - knew him several years before the war and have known him ever since and I know that prior to the time of his service in the Confederate Army he was a sound man and I know that he never has been since. It is true that his age would have some to do with his present feeble condition but these old chronic diseases have their influence. If it *********************************************************************** (2nd page of Letter) had not been for the robust condition that the old man was reassured of, I am confident that the combine of diseases that he has had to content with for years would have carried him across the river. Believing as I do that his is a meritorious case, I ask that you consider it careful. I suggested to the old man the _____(?) of his going to the soldier’s home, but he says that would break him up and kill him and his wife and that he had rather rough it out the best he can the rest of the time that he may live. Yours truly, Geo. N. Barden ******************************************************************** (Letter) Office of GEO. N. BARDIN, County Judge Clay County Green Cove Springs, Fla. July 17th, 1896 Hon. W. D. Blaxham Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir: Will you please let me know if the Board have ever passed on the Application for Pension of John Q. Adams which I sent you last March. I saw the old man Adam’s yesterday and he is very feeble and needy. Yours truly, Geo. N. Bardin ********************************************************************** Respectfully referred to Wm. D. Lang, Secy, Pension Board ______________________________ M. D. Blaxham, Comptroller By W. M. McIntosh, Circuit Court Clerk July 20, 96 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/clay/military/civilwar/pensions/adams53gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 32.1 Kb