Hillsborough County FlArchives Military Records.....ADERHOLD, Jacob Wilson 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. A 1st Regt. GA Ind. Vols. ************************************************ 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: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 March 1, 2009, 10:07 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A03712: Surname: ADERHOLD Given Names: Jacob Wilson Service Unit: Georgia Reference: Wife’s Name: Mary Cross Application County & Year: Hillsborough Co 1907 Page 001 A03712 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Hillsborough} On this 24th day of April, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eleven, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary J. Aderhold a resident of Tampa County of Hillsborough 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 5885, Laws of Florida, approved June 7, 1909. That she is the widow of J. W. Aderhold who was enlisted under the name of Jacob Wilson Aderhold on the………..day of……………., 1861, in Company A, 1st. Ga. Vols Independent Vol. Regiment of the State of Georgia and who was honorably discharged at close of the war, 186….., on account of close of the war. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served………………………………………Was Captain of the company at organization and was promoted to Colonel. For proof of husband’s service see approved pension claim 2578 on file in the Comptroller’s Office. That she was lawfully married to the said J. W. Aderhold under the name of Mary J. Cross in the County of Orange, State of Florida, on the 8th day of September, 1885, 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, 1911, in the County of Hillsborough, State of Florida. That she is a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the 22nd day of July 1885. Page 003 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 in 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………………..None……………………… $….. Personal property…………………………………………………. $100.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock…...None……………………… $….. Stocks………………………………. .None………………………. $….. Bonds……………………………….. None………………………. $….. Mortgages, notes and other securities….None……………………. $….. Total $100.00 That I have not heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to my husband’s Claim No. 2578 for the proof contained therein. That her Postoffice address is #108 West Hillsboro St., Tampa, County of Hillsborough, State of Florida. Mary J. Aderhold (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) R. J. Sears (2) Viola Greene Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th day of April, A. D. 1911; 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. C. M. Knott, Clerk By J. A. Munden, D.C. (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Hillsborough} We, the undersigned citizens of Hillsborough County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mary J. Aderhold, 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. (To be signed by two citizens.) R. J. Sears Viola Greene Sworn and subscribed before me this 24 day of April, 1911. C. M. Knott, Clerk By J. A. Munden, D.C. Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Hillsborough, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mary J. Aderhold 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 3 day of May, A. D. 1911. (1) W. A. West, Chairman (2) P. H. Collins (3) W. B. Moore (4) E. J. D. Vance (5) …………………., County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: C. M. Knott Clerk Circuit Court By Jno. J. Haupt, D. C. Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 005 Pension No. 3712 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 2578 Application No. 18693 Pensioner No. 6087 Claim For Pension By Mary J. Aderhold Of Tampa, Fla. Postoffice 108 W. Hillsboro St., County Widow Of …………………………….. Of …………………………Company …………………………Regiment Filed In Pension Department May 9 19…. Approved May 31st, 1911 With pay from April 3, 1911 At the rate of $120.00 per annum …………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………………, 19…. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 006 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Osceola} On this 2 day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Clerk of Ct. Ct. in and for the county and State aforesaid, Jacob Wilson Aderhold who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 81 years of age, having been born on the………..day of………………., 18…, in the county of……., in the State of……………….. . That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Osceola, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the…..day of……………………, 18……. That he is the identical person who enlisted at……………………….., under the name of J. Wilson Aderhold, see former application for proof of service, on the…….day of………………….., 186…..in Company……………., Regiment………………of the State of Georgia 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 States Army and who was honorably discharged at……………………, in the State of……………….., on the… day of…………………, 186…, on account of surrender of Confederate Armies. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate States Army in the year 186…., and did not desert the service of the Confederate States 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………………………………………………………………………………… Page 007 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…………………………………………. $200.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock……………………………. $……… Personal property………………………………………………. $ 50.00 Stocks………………………………………………………….. $……… Bonds…………………………………………………………… $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities………………………….$……… Total……………………. $250.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No……………., at the rate of $………………..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 Tampa, County of Hillsboro, State of Florida. J. W. his X mark Aderhold (Claimant must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) Arthur E. Dunegan (2) C. L. Bandy Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of August, 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. W. J. Sears Notary Public My Commission Expires August 5 – 1911. Page 008 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Osceola} Before me personally came M. J. Hicks, 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 J. W. Aderhold, 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 he is 82 years old and suffering from Brights disease and a cancerous growth on his face. This deponent further says that the said J. W. Aderhold is permanently and totally disabled by reason of such age and infirmities 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 above last line the words “by manual labor.”) M. J. Hicks Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of December A. D. 1908. E. L. Lesley, Clerk Ct. Ct. By Arthur E. Dunegan, D.C. 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 Chapter 5600, Acts of 1907, 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. Certificate of Clerk of the Circuit Court I certify that the above affidavit[s] [are] is genuine; that [all of] the affiant[s] [are] is a person[s] of trustworthy character and [their] his statement[s are] is 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 …………………….. 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…………..County, this…………….day of……………………, A. D. 19….. ………………………………… Clerk Circuit Court. Page 009 13. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?…………………………. 1………………………………………… Late of Co………………..Regt…………….. 2………………………………………… Late of Co………………..Regt…………….. Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this………………day of……………., A. D. 19…… ……………………………………………………. (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……………………………..in the State of …………………………….. That he knows………………………………, the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida; that he knows of his own knowledge or by documentary proof submitted to the Camp on application for membership, as set forth below, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States; that he did not desert the same, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp………………………of the United Confederate Veterans. …………………………………… Adjutant Camp…………………… …………………United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………..day of…………….., A. D. 19….. J. W. Aderhold, #5741 Kissimmee $150.00 per annum from Sept 30, 1908 Page 010 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Osceola} We, the undersigned citizens of Osceola County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Jacob Wilson Aderhold, 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.) C. L. Bandy W. J. Sears Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of August, 1909. Arthur E. Dunegan Clerk Ct. Ct. (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Osceola} Before me personally came T. M. Rivers & M. J. Hicks, who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that [he] they [is] are a physician; that [he] they [is] are a resident of the State and County aforesaid; that [he] they personally know[s] J. Wilson Aderhold the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension. This deponent further says that [he] they ha[s]ve 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.) That he is suffering from Chronic Nephretis also cancer on his face and general debility. This deponent further says that the said J. Wilson Aderhold is permanently and totally disabled by reason of such infirmities from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution before certifying to total disability.) M. J. Hicks Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of August, A. D. 1909. Arthur E. Dunegan Clerk Ct. Ct. 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 011 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Osceola, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Jacob Wilson Aderhold 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…………day of…………………….., A. D. 19……. (1) E. L. Lesley, Chairman (2) J. H. Walker (3) E. T. D. Overstreet (4) J. S. Stratton (5) ……………………………, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: Arthur E. Dunegan Clerk Circuit Court Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Former Claim No. 5741 Application No. 16780 Pensioner No. 2578 Claim For Pension By Jacob [Wilson] Aderhold Of Tampa Postoffice [Hillsboro] Osceola County Late Of ……………………….Company ……………………….Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 26 1909 Approved Sep 3 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $150 per annum ……………………………… Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………….., 19… Capital Pub. Co. State Printer Tallahassee, Florida $150.00 Page 012 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, Jacob Wilson Aderhold, 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 lost 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.) Age 81 years old. By reason of age incapable of doing manual labor. 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……………..day of………., A. D. 19…… J. Wilson Aderhold Witness: Arthur E. Dunegan W. B. Harris Page 013 (Form B) State of Florida} Osceola County} On this 19th day of October, A. D. 1907, before me E. L. Lesley, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Jacob Wilson Aderhold, 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? Jacob Wilson Aderhold, Kissimmee, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Georgia, Bibb County Nov 28 – 1826. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 26 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Accepted in the service in 1861 by Jas. E. Brown, Gov. Organized Company at Macon Ga of Independent Volunteers. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Myself Captain. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. I was ranked at Colonel at discharge. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Major Leary – John B. Vallipegue. Was after was elected Colonel – Myself. 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. Completed service. 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. ……………………………………… Page 014 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. ……………………………………. J. Wilson Aderhold Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of October, A. D. 1907. E. L. Lesley Clerk Circuit Court Osceola 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 Commanding Officer in the………………..(Here state 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 is to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks must be filled out.) (Form D) State of……………………} County of…………………} Before me personally came……………………………and……………………………., who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of………………….in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of……… regiment in the service of the Page 015 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said………………….. was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with……………………….. the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said..………………………. 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 answer to make to the following questions, depose each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside?………………………………………………………………….. 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?……………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? ……………………………………………………………………… 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? ……………………………………………………………….. 5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? ………………………………. 6. Was the applicant present? ……………………………………………………………. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? …………………………………. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? ………………………………….. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? ………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 016 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? …………………………. 1……………………………………… 2……………………………………… Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this……………day of……………A. D. 19……. ……………………………………………. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of Florida} County of Oscola (sic)} Before me personally came W. R. Johnston, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp Alfred Iverson #1482 of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of Osceola in the State of Florida. That he knows J. Willson (sic) Aderhold, the within named 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 Alfred Iverson #1482 of the United Confederate Veterans. (The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant.)………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… W. R. Johnston Adjutant Camp Alfred Iverson #1482 United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of October, A. D. 1907. E. L. Lesley, Clerk By Arthur E. Dunegan, D. C. Page 017 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Osceola} Before me personally came M. J. Hicks, 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 J. Wilson Aderhold, 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 he is 81 years old and suffering from rheumatism and a cancerous sore on his face. This deponent further says that the said J. Wilson Aderhold is permanently and totally disabled by reason of such age and infirmities 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 above last line the words “by manual labor.”) M. J. Hicks Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of November, A. D. 1907. E. L. Lesley, Clerk By Arthur E. Dunegan, D.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 ………………………………………….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……………………………….County, this………….day of………………A. D. 19…… ………………………………. Clerk Circuit Court. Page 018 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Osceola County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 4th day of November, 1907, the foregoing application of J. Wilson Aderhold 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 4th day of November, A. D. 1907. 1. Walter Bass Sr. 2. J. R. Bronson 3. J. S. Stratton 4. W. R. Godwin 5. J. H. Walker, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: E. L. Lesley Clerk Circuit Court By Arthur E. Dunegan, D.C. 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. Page 019 16583 Claim For Pension #5741 By 5741 Col. J. Wilson Aderhold Of [120] 150 Osceola County Late Of A Company 1st Confr. Ga. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Nov. 22, 1907 Approved Jany 4, 1908 With pay from Nov. 22, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office $150 from 9-30-08…..19….. Page 020 State Board Of Pensions: Governor No. 16780 Comptroller Treasurer Department of Pensions, State of Florida. Tallahassee, Sept. 2 – 09 Hon. F. C. Ainsworth, The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: J. Wilson Aderhold who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to have been a member of Company A 1st Ga Vol Regiment…………………., Confederate States Army, and to have been……………………………………………………………. Please furnish me with the record of this soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Crum Comptroller Page 021 Adjutant General’s Office War Department Sep 8 1909 1563436 Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.” 3712 16780 1563436 War Department, The Adjutant General’s Office, 2578 Washington. September 8, 1909. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The records show that Jacob W. Aderhold, captain, Company A, 36th (also known as 1st Battalion) Georgia Infantry, Confederate States Army, entered the service March 15, [1861]. On the roll of the company for September and October, 1861, last roll on file, he was reported present. No later record of him has been found. F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (A.G.O. 72-1) Page 022 Indianola, Fla. Oct. 28th, 1907 Col. J. W. Aderhold Dear Friend and old comrade Enclosed pease (sic) find affidavit I am pleased to make you such affidavit wishing you success. My brother S. J. Field and myself made application for pension in July I don’t know that they were approved for want of witness. In your application for pension, please make an affidavit for my Bro. and myself that we were in your Company and forward the same with yours. I thought you was dead or I would wrote to you. With kind regards. J. R. Field. Page 023 Indianola Fla Oct 25th 1907 Col. W. J. Aderhold Dear Col. Yours addressed to Titusville reached me day before yesterday and was very glad to hear from you and that you were still alive this leaves me well. Also Bro. John. I have been Postmaster at this place for seventeen years. Bro. John and myself are getting along very nicely. We have been living here 39 years. Hoping this will find you well. Your comrade, S. J. Field Page 024 Indianola Fla Oct 24th 1907 Samuel J. Field appear before me and make affidavit that J. W. Aderhold was Captain of Company A, First Confed. Regiment Ga. Vols. and served as such untill (sic) he, J. W. Adderhold (sic) was promoted to Lieut. Col. Said Samuel J. Field served in J. W. Aderhold’s Company. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of October, A. D. 1907. Jno. E. Reid Justice of the Peace Page 025 State of Florida} Brevard County} Before me the County Judge of Brevard County personally appeared John R. Field who deposes and says that he was a member of Captain J. W. Aderhold’s Company (Co. A. 1st Confederate Regiment- of Georgia Volunteers and that he knows that he was promoted to Lieut. Col. Jno. R. Field Sworn to and subscribed before me this October 26th 1907. B. R. Wilson Co. 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