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CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION A05279
CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION
WILLIAM J. MARSHALL, Hillsborough County, FL
File No. AO5279

Application No. 11313 [OK is handwritten]
Pensioner No. 7090

CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
Wm J Marshall
of
Dunedin Postoffice
Hillsboro County
Late of
“E” Company
1st SC Inf Regiment

Filed in Pension Department 
May 13 1908

Approved
Jun 25 1908

With pay from May 13, 1908
At the rate of $120.00 per annum
Jefferson Bell 
Secretary of Board.

Filed in Comptroller’s Office
___________, 19___

APPLICATION FOR PENSION
Under Laws of Florida

(Form A)
FOR USE OF APPLICANT FOR PENSION

   I, Wm J Marshall, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions, for
a pension to be granted 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 Confederate Army service of (State whether
Confederate States or this State.) the 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 honorably discharged or surrendered; (Give date and cause.)
Surendered at Greensboro NC April 26th 1865; 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.)
I am permanently disabled by disease contracted during the war, am over sixty years
of age and unable to perform 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 17th day of April, A.D.
1908.
[signed] Wm J Marshall
Postoffice Dunedin Fla

   Witness:
[signed] C M Knott
[signed] C H Gilchrist
        
(Form B)
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Hillsborough County.

   On this 17th day of April, A.D. 1908, before me C M Knott, Clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for said County and State, personally came Wm J Marshall, 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 16 inclusive, are true:
   1.  What is your full name? Wm J Marshall
   2.  Where do you reside?  Dunedin Fla
   3.  In what State and County were you born and when? Richland Co SC Feby 5th
1844
   4.  How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  about 21 years
   5.  When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between
the States?  Co “D” 1st SC Vols – Charleston, S.C. Jany 9th 1861
   6.  Give the name of your captain at time of your enlistment.  Jas M Perrin
   7.  If you served in any other command, state how and when the transfer was made.
 by promotion Sergt Maj 1st SC Rifles.  1st Lieutenant 1st SC Inf (Regulars)
   8.  Give the name of your captain at the time of your discharge from service. 
Press Smith who being wounded I was Actg Capt
   9.  Give the name of your battalion or regimental commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.  at Enlistment Maxcy Gregg / at Surender Wm
Butler 
   10.  When and in what campaigns did you render regular military service? Army of
Northern Va – 7 days Battles to 2nd Manassas - Entire Siege of Charleston Johnstons
Campaign in N.C.
   11.  If you enlisted in the navy give name of your commanding officer, date of
enlistment and place of service  X X X 
   12.  If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of
discharge.  Served the war, with two furloughs 15 + 60 days
   13.  If paroled give date and place of parole.  Greensboro NC April 1865
   14.  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. X X X 
   15.  If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently
disables you, state when and where you received the wound.  at Battery Beauregard on
Sullivans Island, Charleston SC Oct 1864
   16.  Describe the wound and state how it affects you. By the explosion of a 300
pound shell so near & the Concussion so great that I was unconscious and left for
dead.  The effect was upon my heart which has always been serious

[signed] Wm J Marshall  Applicant.

Postoffice __________________

   Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 17th day of April A.D. 1908.
[signed ] C M Knott
Clerk Circuit Court Hillsborough County.

(Form C)
Affidavit to be Made by Commissioned Officer

State of South Carolina
County of Greenville
	
   Before me personally came William Butler who being duly sworn deposes and says,
that he was (rank) Colonel in Co. 1st S.C. Infantry Regt., (Here state name of
Organization.) (Regulars.) 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 at the time of the honorable discharge by surrender of the
applicant.  This deponent further says that the said Wm J. Marshall rendered
faithful service as a Confederate soldier or sailor and personally knows that the
applicant was honorably discharged (Give date of discharge.) in April (26th) 1865. 
on account of the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston at Greensboro, N.C.
[signed] Wm Butler
Late (rank) Colonel 
Co. 1st Regt. S.C. Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.

   Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of April A.D. 1908 
[signed] C A Parkins Magistrate SC
(This affidavit to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks
MUST be filled out.)

(Form D)
[this form was not filled in]

(Form E)
Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans
[this form was not filled in]

(Form F)
Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida,
County of Hillsboro

   Before me personally came H Phillips, 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 Wm J Marshall, 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.) He has Valvular trouble of
the heart.  said to have been caused from concussion by explosion of shell during
the Civil War
   This deponent further says that the said Wm J Marshall is permanently ___________
disabled by reason of such trouble 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.”)

[signed] H Phillips 
Physician.

   Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of April A.D. 1908. [signed]
Thos. J. Sheridan Notary Public My commission expires Feby 7th 1912.

   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 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 Wm J Marshall 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 Hillsborough County, this 4th day of May, A.D. 1908.

[signed] C M Knott
Clerk Circuit Court.

Report of County Commissioners

   We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Hillsborough County,
Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
held this 5 day of May, 1908, the foregoing application of Wm J Marshall 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 5 day of May, A.D. 1908.
1. [signed] A. C. Turner, chr. pro. tem.		
2. [signed] Ed. J. DeVane
3. [signed] B. F. Waters
4. 
5. [signed] J. L. Hackney      
County Commissioners.

By the County Commissioners. Attest:
[signed] C M Knott
Clerk Circuit Court.
By Jno. J Haupt DC

NOTE

   1.  Before any questions are answered the officer will swear the applicant or
witness in the following words or to the like effect: “Do you solemnly swear that
you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall
give 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
Officers; “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.

State of South Carolina
County of Greenville

   I, James A. McDaniel, Clerk of the Circuit Court for said County and State, (the
same being a court of record) do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that C.
A. Parkins before whom the annexed affidavits were taken, was, at the time of taking
such affidavits, and is now a Notary Public in and for the State of South Carolina
and County of Greenville, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized to take
acknowledgment and affidavits and perform all other duties usually incident to the
office of Notary Public; and that full faith and credit are to be extended to his
official acts as such Notary Public.
   I further certify that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said
_____________ and that I verily believe the said affidavit to be attested by him in
his own proper handwriting.
   WITNESS my hand and the seal of the said Court of Greenville, South Carolina,
this 6th day of May A.D. 1908.

[signed] J. A. McDaniel
Clerk Circuit Court.

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5279
Former Claim No.
Application No. 15028
Pensioner No. 1657

CLAIM FOR PENSION
by
Wm J. Marshall
of
Tampa Postoffice
Hillsborough County
Late of
D Company
1st S.C. Regiment

Filed in Pension Department. 
Aug 10 1909

Approved
Aug 30 1909

With pay from Jul 1 1909
At the rate of $120 per annum
Secretary of Board.

Filed in Comptroller’s Office
___________, 19___

SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM
UNDER THE ACT OF 1909.

(Form A.)

State of Florida
   County of Hillsborough
   On this 2nd day of August, A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and nine personally
appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid,
Wm J Marshall who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years
of age, having been born on the 5 day of February, 1844, in the county of Richland,
in the State of South Carolina.  That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of
Hillsboro, State of Florida.  That he has resided in the State of Florida
continuously since the ___ day of December, 1886.
   That he is the identical person who enlisted at Charleston S.C., under the name
of Wm J Marshall, on the 9th day of January 1861, in Company “D” 1st Regiment SC
Vols of the State of South Carolina in the service of the (Here state whether the
service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.)
See Original – on file and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED Paroled at Greensboro, in
the State of North Carolina, on the ____ day of April, 1865, on account of no
further hostilities.  (Here state fully any other military service performed by the
applicant.)  See original Statement. (Here give date and place of capture,
imprisonment, exchange or parole.) Paroled at Greensboro NC Apr 26th/65.
   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.
   (Here state whereabouts at close of Civil War.)
   That I was resideing in Abbeville SC	
   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               Nothing $
Cattle, horses and other live stock      “    $ 
Personal property                        “    $
Stocks                                   “    $
Bonds                                    “    $
Mortgages, notes and other securities    “    $
                                Total         $ _________

   That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under
pension certificate No. 7090, at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) See original application
(Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.)
_____________________________
   That my postoffice address is Tampa, County of Hillsboro, State of Florida.
   [signed] William J Marshall
   (Claimants must sign name in full.)

Attest:
   (1) [signed] Jno J Haupt
   (2) [signed] G. B. Wells
   Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2 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.
   [signed] C M Knott
   Clerk Cir Ct

(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 William J Marshall, 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.) [signed] D C McMullin
                                   [signed] J. C. McKay
   Sworn and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of August, 1909.
   [signed] C M Knott  Clerk Cir Ct

(Form C.)
Physician’s Affidavit.

STATE OF FLORIDA,
   County of Hillsborough
   Before me personally came A. C. Hamblin, 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.)  Mr Marshall has Double Hernia of short duration but
will in all probability develop to greater dimensions he has heart trouble of
organic nature
   This deponent further says that the said applicant is permanently _______
disabled by reason of such conditions from earning a livelihood for himself by
manual labor.
   (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.)
[signed] A C Hamblin
Physician.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, A.D. 1909.
[signed] C M Knott Clerk By J A [illegible] 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 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 Hillsborough,
Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
held this day, the foregoing application of Wm J Marshall 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 4 day of Aug, A.D. 1909.

   (1) [signed] E J DeVane Chairman.
   (2) [signed] P. H. Collins
   (3) 
   (4) [signed] W. A. West
   (5) [signed] J L Hackney
   County Commissioners.

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:
   [signed] C M Knott
   Clerk Circuit Court.
   By Jno J Haupt DC

Note – All blanks must be filled out.  All information required must be fully and
accurately given.

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$120
#1657
William Marshall
$120.00

APPLICATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION
Under the Laws of Florida

   I, Wm J Marshall Pensioner No. 1657 of the State of Florida under the laws of
Florida do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions for an increase in
pension allowed me at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
   I am unable on account of the disabilities shown below and by attached affidavit
of a reputable physician, to earn a livelihood by manual labor.  Owing to:
(Here state fully and plainly the disability from which the applicant for increase
is suffering, state any loss of limbs or eyesight and give age.  Please avoid the
use of technical terms.)  Double Inguinal Hernia, with Head Trouble - & is now in
Hospital under treatment.
   In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ____ A.D.
19____.
[Signed] Wm Marshall
Emergency Hospital
Postoffice St Petersburgh Fla.

Witness:
[signed] B. J. Farmer
[signed[ W E Duncan

PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF FLORIDA,
   County of Hillsborough

   Before me personally came J. T. Hume and Wm. M Davis being duly sworn, deposes
and says that they are physicians, that they are residents of the State and County
aforesaid, that they personally know Wm. J. Marshall the applicant named in the
foregoing application for a pension.  These 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) That he is suffering from Double Inguinal Hernia, & has also
head Complications, which entirely unfit him for manual labor.
   These deponents further say that, the said Wm. J. Marshall is permanently ____
disabled by reason of such infirmities from earning a livelihood for himself by
manual labor.
(Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.)

[signed] J T. Hume, M.D.
[signed] Wm. M. Davis, M.D.
Physician.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of September, A.D. 1910.
[signed] B. J. Farmer.  Notary Public, State of Florida.
My commission expires October 18, 1910.

   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 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.

Two physicians required under present law.

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St Petersburgh Fla
Sept 28th/10

The Hon Board of State Pensions.
   Tallahassee Fla

Gentlemen,
   I am sending herewith, my application for an increase of Pension, filled out
according to directions.
   However loth I may be to ask this additional help, from a source which has
already been so generous, it is a case of absolute necessity, where every little
helps, for I have nothing, save what the State gives me, and some assistance from
friends, and as shown by the Physicians Certificate, I am, by reason of my
infirmities, unable to support myself.
   Hopeing this may receive your favorable consideration, and thanking you in
advance, I am
   Yours respectfully &c
   Wm J Marshall
   Immergency Hospital
   St Petersburgh Fla

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Age 69

APPLICATION FOR INCREASE OF PENSION
Under the Laws of Florida

To the Board of Pensions

   I, Wm J Marshall Pensioner No. 1657 of the State of Florida under the laws of
Florida do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions for an increase in
pension allowed me at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
   I am unable on account of the disabilities shown below and by attached affidavit
of 2 reputable physicians to earn a livelihood by manual labor.  
(Here state fully and plainly the disability from which the applicant for increase
is suffering, state any loss of limbs or eyesight and give age.  Please avoid the
use of technical terms.)
I am Sixty nine (69) years of age.
I am suffering from the following:
Double Hernia (Rupture) which is growing worse and am forced to keep trussed up to
the last notch, to be able to get about at all.
Also Kidney trouble of an agrivated nature.
Also affection of the heart, which does not permit any violent exercise.
Have been in the Soldiers Home near two years, on account of the above.
   In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Fifth day of February A.D.
1913.
[Signed] Wm J Marshall
Address Soldiers Home Jax Fla

Witness
[signed] L. F. Vaissiere
County Clerks office Jax Fla

PHYSICIANS AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF FLORIDA,
   County of Duval

   Before me personally came Jno. H. Livingston & Jas Livingston, who being duly
sworn, deposes and says, that they are a physicians, that they are residents of the
State and County aforesaid, that they personally know William J. Marshall the
applicant named in the foregoing application for an increase of Pension.  This
deponent further says that they have 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)
Double Hernia which is growing worse Kidney trouble, & weak heart
   This deponent further says that the said Wm J Marshall is permanently & totally
disabled by reason of such diseases from earning a livelihood for himself by manual
labor.

[signed] Jno. H. Livingston Physician.
[signed] James A Livingston Physician.

Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 5th day of February A.D. 1913.
[signed] John Z. Reardon, Notary Public

   Note: All persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida who apply for
the amount allowed in cases of total disability must submit the affidavits of two
reputable physicians stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that
render the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally,
for any work or business.


Additional Comments:
I have no relationship to anyone mentioned in the below file.

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