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Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 January 18, 2009, 8:05 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A07143: Surname: AVERIETT (Transcribers note: Also spelled AVRIETT) Given James: James Service Unit: 5th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Hamilton Co 1907 Page 001 A7143 Page 002 Application For Increase In Pension Jennings, Fla., May 29th, 1914 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, James Avriett Pensioner No. 7143 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 80 years of age (the 5th of June). Signed James Avriett Address Jennings Fla. Physicians’ Affidavit Before me an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths personally appeared Dr. Jas. J. Beaty and Dr. W. B. McRae 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 (State briefly the nature of the disability - - Do not use technical terms.) by reason of age unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. Jas. J. Beaty, M.D. Physician W. B. McRae, Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of May A. D. 1914. A. C. Stephens, Notary Public (Affix Seal) My Com Ex. June 5 – 1915. Page 003 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Hamilton} On this 29th 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 Avriett who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 75 years of age, having been born on the 5 day of June, 1834, in the county of Twiggs, 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 20 day of January, 1857. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Franksburg (sic), under the name of James Avriett, on the 2 day of April, 1862, in Company F, Regiment 5th of the State of Florida in the service of the (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) Confederate Army of the Confederate States and who was honorably discharged at Madison, in the State of Florida, on the …Seven days after Lee’s surrender………day of May, 1865, on account of the end of the war. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) I was on ferlow (sic) from wound receaved (sic) in my head on duty between the Wilderness and Richmon (sic) in Virginia. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate Army in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate 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 at Madison Florida. Page 004 (Transcribers note: Pages 4 & 5 probably photocopied out of sequence) 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 Averiett 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 2nd day of August, A. D. 1909. (1) F. M. Smith, Chairman (2) J. T. Hunter (3) W. W. Gordie (4) I. S. Johnson (5) …………………………, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: ……………………………………. Clerk Circuit Court Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Pension No. 7143 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 5369 Application No. 12890 Pensioner No. 431 Claim For Pension By James Averiett Of Jennings Postoffice Hamilton County Late Of “F” Company 5th Fla. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 5 1909 Approved Aug 21 1909 With pay from Jul 1 – 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum ……………………………… Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 19….. Capital Pub. Co. State Printer Tallahassee, Florida 120 Page 005 (Transcribers note: Pages 4 & 5 probably photocopied out of sequence) 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: Real estate, located at ………………………..None $……… Cattle, horses and other live stock……………None $……… Personal property………………………………….. $150.00 Stocks…………………………………………None $……… Bonds…………………………………………None $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities……………… $1000.00 Total $1150.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 5369, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Jennings, County of Hamilton, State of Florida. James Avriett (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) A. C. Stephens (2) H. G. Knight Sworn and subscribed before me, this 29th 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. A. C. Stephens, Notary Public My Commission Expires May 25, 1911. Page 006 (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 Avriett, 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. (To be signed by two citizens.) J. L. Powell G. M. Stephens Sworn and subscribed before me this 29th day of July, 1909. A. C. Stephens, Notary Public My Commission Expires May 25, 1911 (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 deponent further says that the said………………………..is permanently…………... disabled by reason of such…………………………..from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) ………………………………. Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this……………..day of……….., A. D. 19…… 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. Page 007 Fuller Warren xxxxxxxxxx April 27, 1951 Miss Myrtle M. Dyer Drawer D, Stuart, Fla. Re: James Averiett Confederate Veteran Deceased. Dear Miss Dyer: Replying to your letter of April 24th, I wish to advise that the records in the Comptroller’s Office, Confederate Pension Department, show that James Averiett of Jennings, Fl., received a Confederate pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 7143 based on services rendered by him in Company F, 5th Florida Infantry, C. S. A. Mr. Averiett stated in his claim for pension that he enlisted at Fredericksburg, Va., on April 2, 1862 in Co. F, 5th Florida Regiment and that he was wounded in the head on duty in 1862 near the North Hanna River, between Wilderness and Richmond, Va., and that he was on furlough at the time of the surrender. For proof of war service Mr. Averiett furnished the affidavits of two comrades serving with him. Mr. Averiett also stated in his claim for pension that he was born on June 5, 1834, in Twiggs County, Georgia, and no other information given about the town or his family. With kind regards, I am, Yours very truly Secretary State Board of Pensions /RB Page 008 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, James Avriett, 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 (Naval or Military) Military service of (State whether Confederate States or this State) 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 (Here state fully the disability under which the applicant claims a pension, whether he list in service a limb or limbs, eye or eyes, or whether he is permanently disabled by reason of wounds received in service, or disease, to gain a livelihood by manual labor, or whether he is over 60 years of age and is by reason of age incapable of providing a living for himself.) By reason of age, I am now 73 years of age and unable to earn a livelihood by reason of such. 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 4th day of July, A. D. 1907. James Avriett Witness: J. B. Wetherington A. A. Avriett Page 009 9426 5369 5369 Claim For Pension By 120 James Avriett Of Jennings, Fla. Late Of Co. “F” Company 5th Fla. Regiment Filed In Pension Department August 14, 1907 Approved Dec 28 1907 With pay from Aug 14, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………., 19……… 120 Page 010 (Form B) State of Florida} Hamilton County} On this 4th day of July, A. D. 1907, before me J. B. Wetherington Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came James Avriett, 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 Avriett, Jennings, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Twiggs Co. Ga., in 1834. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 50 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? In 1861, at Fredericksburg, Va. In 5th Fla. Reg. Co. “F”. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. John Frink. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. Gen. Brown. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. At time of enlistment Capt. Finley and at discharge Gen. Perry. 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. ……………………………………………………………………… 9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 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. ……………………………………………… 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. In 1862, near the North Hanna River. Page 011 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. It was a piece of a shell that struck me on back of the head. James Avriett Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 4th day of July A. D. 1907. J. B. Wetherington Clerk Circuit Court Hamilton County. (Form C) Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioned Officer State of……………..} County of…………..} Before me personally came…………………………………, who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was a Commissioned Officer in the…………………..(Here state the name of Organization), 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…………………..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. …………………………….. Late of…………………….. ……………………………. Sworn to and subscribed before me this………………..day of………………A. D. 19…. (This affidavit to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks must be filled out.) (Form D) State of Florida} County of Hamilton} Before me personally came Henry Avriett and Jerry Avriett, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Hamilton, in the State of Floriad (sic), and that he was a soldier of 5th Fla regiment in the service of the Page 012 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said James Avriett was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with James Avriett, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said James Avriett rendered the service as soldier or sailor for the Confederate States during the war between the States as set forth in the foregoing petition for a pension. That he did not desert the Confederate army, and that the disability claimed by him to exist, does in fact exist and prevents him from earning a livelihood for himself, and these deponents being further sworn true answers to make to the following questions, depose each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Jennings, Hamilton County, Florida. 2. Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension, if so, what is his name? Where does he reside? And how long has he resided in this State? Yes. James Avriett, Jennings, Fla. has been in the State 50 years. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? 5th Fla regiment. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? He did. 5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? In Madison, Fla. 6. Was the applicant present? No, he was in Va. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? I was sent home on furlow he was in vergina (sic). 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? He was in active survis (sic) at time of surrender. 9. What is the nature of character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? In 1862 near the North Hanna River he was struck in back of head with a piece of shell. Page 013 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? He has no ocupation (sic) and is a very old man. 1. Henry Avriett 2. Jerry Avriett Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 day of Aug A. D. 1907. A. A. Avriett NOP My Commition (sic) expires Feb. 19th 1910 (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans. State of………………} County of……………} Before me personally came…………………………….., who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp…………………..of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of……………..in the State of……………… . That he knows……………………the within applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp ……..of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………….. Adjutant Camp……………. …………….United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this……….day of……………, A. D. 19…… Page 014 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Hamilton} Before me personally came Dr. W. B. McRea (sic), 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 Avriett, 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.) That by reason of age applicant is unable to earn a livelihood. This deponent further says that the said James Avriett is permanently……….disabled by reason of such age from earning a livelihood for himself [by manual labor.] (Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.) (If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the last line the words “by manual labor.”) W. B. McRae Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of July, A. D. 1907. J. B. Wetherington C.C.C. Certificate of Clerk of the Circuit Court I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of 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 Avriett 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 Hamilton County, this 12th day of August, A. D. 1907. J. B. Wetherington Clerk Circuit Court Page 015 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Hamilton County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 12th day of August, 1907, the foregoing application of James Avriett 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 12th day of August, A. D. 1907. 1. C. M. Wheeler 2. T. A. Edwards 3. J. E. Tuten 4. C. L. Burnett 5. ………………………….. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: J. B. Wetherington Clerk Circuit Court Note 1. Before any questions are answered the officer will swear the applicant or witness in the following words or to the like effect: “You do solemnly swear that you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall give shall be the whole truth, so help you God.” 2. Additional affidavits may be attached if blank spaces are insufficient. 3. The blanks must be filled. The information required must be accurately and fully given. 4. Forms “A” and “B” must be filled out by Applicant; “C” by Commissioned Officer; “D” by two soldiers or citizens of the County; “E” by Adjutant of Camp United Confederate Veterans; “F” by physician. 5. It is not necessary to fill out each form lettered “C,” “D” and “E,” one of them must be filled out. Either one will suffice. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. 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