CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S PENSION APPLICATION - WILLIAM W. ABBOTT, HERNANDO CO. FL

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Application No. 6228
Pensioner No. 3088

SOLDIER'S PENSION CLAIM

FORM A

STATE OF FLORIDA
County of Hernando
Dated: 5th December 1903

Soldier:  William W. Abbott
Enlistment:  1st October 1861 in Capt. William Bailey's Company, "G" 5th Fla, at 
St. Marks Fla., was detailed from company to furnish timber and wood to the 
RailRoad between Tallahassee and Lake City in Florida.

Military Service:  "As I have said to supply the R.R. between Tallahassee and 
Lake City which was being used in the transporation of troops and supplies.  I 
continued in its service until the close of the war.  I am now feeble and old 
and unable to gain a livlihood by manual labor.  My right arm and leg is almost 
useless to me being partly paralized." a result of service and exposure.

Property:
Real Estate in Leon Co. Thomasville   $854.00
Live Stock                            $900.00
                          Total     $1,754.00