Hamilton County FlArchives Military Records.....ADAMS, James W. 1907 Civilwar - Pension Georgia ************************************************ 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, 2:26 pm Florida Civil War Pension A04259 ADAMS, James W. / Georgia APPLICATION FOR AN INCREASE IN PENSION UNDER THE LAWS OF FLORIDA. TO THE STATE BOARD OF PENSIONS, TALLAHASSEE, FLA.: I, J. W. Adams, Pensioner No. 63 of the State of Florida under the Laws of Florida do hereby make application for an increase in the amount of pension now allowed me, as per certificate of disabilities stated below. I am now receiving $120.00 per annum, and I am 69 years of age. Signed J. W. Adams Applicant Address: Jasper, Fla. CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT (FORM C) PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HAMILTON Before me personally came H. E. Parnell and Jeff Corbett, 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 James W. Adams, the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension. The deponents further say that they have carefully examined the said applicant’s physical condition and find: (Here state nature, character and extent of wounds, disease or disability. Please avoid technical terms.) Chronic Bronchitis, chronic indigestion; old age. This deponent further says that the said J. W. Adams, is permanently and wholly disabled by reason of such disabilities from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 19th H. R. Parnell, Physician Day of February, A.D., 1913 J. H.Corbett, Physician M. P. Hunter, Clerk, Circuit Court At a meeting of the State Board of Pensions 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. ********************************************************************* WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1915 FORM A. State of Florida County of Hamilton On this 6th day of April, A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen, personally appeared before me Clerk Circuit Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Mary Adams, a resident of Jasper, County of Hamilton, 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 6818, Laws of Florida, approved June 4, 1915.. That she is the widow of James W. Adams, who was enlisted under the name of James W. Adams on the ____ day of ___________, 186____ in Company ______________ Regiment of the State of Florida and who was honorably discharged at ____________ 186__, on account of _____________________. That he also served ____________________________________________________ That she was lawfully married to the said James W. Adams under the name of Mary McCall in the County of Hamilton, State of Florida on or about the 17th day of December, 1881 and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 3rd day of April, 1916, in the County of Hamilton, State of Florida. That she is a resident of Hamilton County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the ____ day her birth. ********************************************************************** 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 the 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 Jasper, Florida $300.00 Personal Property: $100.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock NONE $_________ Stocks NONE $_________. Bonds NONE $_________. Mortgages, notes and other securities NONE $_________. TOTAL: ____________________ $ 400.00 That she has not heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No.____. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Jasper County of Hamilton, State of Florida. Mary X (her mark) Adams Attest: M. P. Hunter _______________(X) Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of April, A.D. 1916; 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. M. P. Hunter Clerk, Circuit Court (FORM B) STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HAMILTON We, the undersigned citizens of Hamilton County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mary Adams, 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. J. McCall J. A. Jackson Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of April, 1916. M. P. Hunter Clerk, Circuit Court ************************************************************************ REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Hamilton, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mrs. Mary Adams 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 8th day of April, A.D., 1916. W. M. Webb, Chairman D. C. Newsom J. W. Hinton By the county Commissioners . Attest: M. P. Hunter Clerk, Circuit Court *********************************************************************** These Blanks to be filled in by Pension Board Claim No. _____________ Name _______________________________ Property _____________________________ Co. Com. ____________________________ Res._________________________________ PROOF OF WAR SERVICE Witnesses ____________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Company _____________________________ Regiment_____________________________ Enlisted ______________________________ _____________________________________ W. D. RECORD Company _____________________________ Regiment _____________________________ Enlisted ______________________________ REMARKS _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Former Claim No. ______________________ Application No. 20543 Pensioner No. 4259 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY MRS. MARY ADAMS OF JASPER POSTOFFICE HAMILTON COUNTY WIDOW OF J. W. ADAMS OF _________________Company _________________Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT April 10, 1916 APPROVED AND FILED IN COMP- TROLLERS OFFICE April 13, 1916 With pay from April 10, 1916 At the rate of $150.00 per annum Sinclair Mills Secretary of the Board ************************************************************************ SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909 (FORM A) STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HAMILTON On this 12th 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, James W. Adams, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years of age, having been born on the 26th day of May, 1844, in the county of Sumpter, in the State of Georgia. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Hamilton, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 22nd day of November, 1870. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Starksville, (now Leesburg) under the name of James W. Adams, on the 13th day of March, 1862, in Company B., Regiment , 51st, the State of Georgia, in the service of the Confederate States and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Richmond, in the State of Virginia, on the ____ day of April, 1865 on account of being wounded in left shoulder and was then in hospital at the surrender.. That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the 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. That I was in hospital at Newberry ********************************************************************* South Carolina at the close of the war suffering from wound in my left shoulder. That I do not own property, including real estate, personal property, mortgages or other collateral securities, stocks or bonds in this or any other State to exceed the value the sum of Five Thousand Dollars. That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me or by my wife, jointly and separately in this or any other State: Real estate, located at Jasper, Fla. One house and lot of 1/8 land $200.00 Personal Property: household and kitchen furniture $ 30.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $________ Stocks NONE $_________. Bonds NONE $_________. Mortgages, notes and other securities NONE $_________. TOTAL: ____________________ $230.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension Certificate No. 2253 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.. Lung Disease and Rupture. Left shoulder broke by being shot while in actual line of Battle at Gettysburg, Pa. That my postoffice address is Jasper, County of Hamilton, State of Florida. James W. Adams Claimant Attest: S. S. Sanford J. B. Washington (?) Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th 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. B. B. Johnson Notary Public in and for the State of Florida at Large ********************************************************************* (Form B) STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HAMILTON We, the undersigned citizens of Hamilton County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know James W. Adams, 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. James H. Reid (To be signed by two citizens J. W. Pennington Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th day of July, 1909. B. B. Johnson Notary Public, In and For the State of Florida of Large (Form C) PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Before me personally came ___________________ who being duly sworn each for himself, 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. The deponents further say that they have carefully examined the said applicant’s physical condition and find: (Here state nature, character and extent of wounds, disease or disability. Please avoid technical terms.) ____________________________________________________________________ This deponent further says that the said _______________ is permanently ____________ disabled by reason of such disabilities from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. Sworn and subscribed before me, this ____ _______________________ ________________, A.D., 19____. _________________________ __________________________________ Clerk Circuit At a meeting of the State Board of Pensions held July 10th, 1907, at which the Governor, Comptroller and treasurer were present, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved: The 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 Hamilton, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of James W. Adams 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 12th day of July, A.D., 1909. F. M. Smith, Chairman J. T. Hunter W. W. Gordie (?) L. S. Johnson By the county Commissioners . Attest: J. B. Washington Clerk, Circuit Court 5015 Former Claim No. 2252 Application No. 12311 Pensioner No. 63 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY JAS. W. ADAMS OF JASPER POSTOFFICE HAMILTON COUNTY LATE OF “B” COMPANY 51ST GA. REGIMENT FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT AUG. 2, 1909 APPROVED AUG. 21, 1909 WITH PAY FROM JUL 1, 1909 AT THE RATE OF $120.00 PER ANNUM ___________________________ Secretary of the Board *********************************************************************** SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION STATE OF FLORIDA HAMILTON COUNTY On this 31ST day of October, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the circuit Court in and for said county and State James W. Adams, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 13th day of March, 1862, in William Ware’s Company “B”, County of Lee, in the State of Georgia and that while in actual service in said company “B” 51st Ga. Infantry, of the State of Georgia, and in line of duty as such soldier at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, State of Pennsylvania, on or about the 2nd day of July, 1863 and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the 4th day of March in City Point County, State of Virginia, was struck on left shoulder by a piece of shell while in actual Battle at Gettysburg, PA., and my left shoulder was broken. I cannot use my left arm sufficient to perform manual labor and I have not been able to use it since I was wounded as aforesaid 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, 1883, been a citizen of Florida, that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property in 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 31st ____J. W. Adams________________ day of October, 1902. Clerk, Circuit Court Hamilton County By H. G. McLeen, D.C. P.O.Address –Jasper, Florida ************************************************************************ I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 20th day of May, 1816 in Sumpter County, State of Georgia, 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th J. W. Adams Day of October, 1902 P. O. Address Jasper, Fla. Clerk Circuit Court Hamilton County By: L. J. McCall, DC We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. W. Adams, the above applicant for pension during the civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in Capt. Milkin Wares (?) Company, B51st Ga. Infantry 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th J. S. Ragan Late of B Co. 51st Ga. Reg. Day of Jan., 1903. Thomas Adams Z. L. ________(?) Late of Cpt. Pikes Artillery Co. Clerk, Circuit Court ________Co. _________ Reg. Suwannee Co., Fla. We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by J. W. Adams 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. Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st D. G. Hile P. O. Box Jasper, Fla. Day of January, 1903 S. __(?) Sharp P.O. Box Jasper, Fla. S. J. McCall Clerk, Circuit Court Hamilton County, Fla. By H. L. McGeer, D.C. ************************************************************************ We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State of Florida and Hamilton County, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined J. W. Adams, who is personally known to us to be the person above named applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find his highth five feet eight inches, weight one hundred and twenty pounds, and we also find that his left shoulder was broken, and an atrophie condition of the mussles of left shoulder, and that such injury is such that renders him unable to perform manual labor sufficient to earn a livelihood. Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st C. B. Tompkins, M.D. Jasper, Fla. Day of June A.D. 1903. C. W. Tompkins, M. D. Residence: Jasper, Fla. S. J. McCall Clerk, Circuit Court Hamilton County, Fla. By H. L. McGeer, Deputy Clerk 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. S. J. McCall Clerk of Circuit Court By W. E. McCall, D.C. We, the undersigned County commissioners of Hamilton County, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by J. W. 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 May 3, 1901. O. F. Cont (?) Chairman N. A. McLeod R. E. Connell C. W. Sharpe John High County Commissioners By the County Commissioners, Attest: S. J. McCall Clerk, Circuit Court By W. E. McCall, D.c. 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. ******************************************************************** 2253 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY J. W. ADAMS OF HAMILTON CO. LATE OF B COMPANY, 51ST GA. INF. , REGIMENT FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT AUG. 5TH, 1903 APPROVED: AUGUST 15, 1903 C. H. DICKINSON SEC. OF B. PAY FROM AUG. 15, 1903 AT SUM OF $96.00 PER ANNUM ********************************************************************** STATE OF FLORIDA COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE TALLAHASSEE FEBRUARY 1, 1968 Mrs. Robert G. Day 1021 ½ 26th Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 Dear Mrs. Day: Confederate Veterans Re: Stephens, Jesse N. 4264 Ratliff, James Lewis 1372 Adams, James W. 4257 We take pleasure in sending you the attached Xerox copies of your family that served with the Confederacy. Trusting you will find the desired information, we are, Very truly yours, FRED O. DICKINSON, JR., COMPTROLLER By _____________________________________ Charles V. Page, Jr., Secretary State Board of Pensions CVP/ Mfs Enclosures ************************************************************************ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/hamilton/military/civilwar/pensions/adams51gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 24.7 Kb