Hillsborough County FlArchives Military Records.....ZIMMERMAN, William C. 1906 Civilwar - Pension Co. G 4th Regt AL ************************************************ 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 June 13, 2010, 10:01 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A12589: Surname: ZIMMERMAN Given Names: William C. Service Unit: Alabama Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Hillsborough Co 1906 Page 001 A12589 Page 002 APPLICATION FOR PENSION Under Laws Of Florida (Form A.) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, William C. Zimmerman do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions, for a pension to be granted to me under 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 of 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 on the 1st day of January A. D. 1885, 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.) am more than 65 years of age and by reason of age I am permanently disabled from earning a livelihood for himself. I further represent to the State Board of Pensions, that neither I nor my wife own property, real or personal, or real and personal to the value of eight hundred dollars, that I am not enabled by any lawful means to earn a livelihood for myself, nor am I in a position to do so, nor have I an income from any source sufficient for my support, nor have I purposely disposed of property with the object of availing myself of the benefits of the provisions of the law providing annuities for disabled soldiers and sailors of the State of Florida. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of April A. D. 1906. Wm. C. Zimmerman Witness: George W. deMuro Walter F. Warnock Page 003 (Form B.) State of Florida} Hillsborough County} On this fourth day of April A. D. 1906, before me Charles M. Knott, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came William C. Zimmermann, 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 26 inclusive are true: 1. What is your full name, and where do you reside? William C. Zimmerman, at Dunedin, Fla. 2. In what state and county were you born and when? In Montgomery Co., Ala., April 13, 1838. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 25 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? In Co. G In 4th Ala Reg [in about] April 23, 1861 at Marion, Ala. 5. Give the name of your Captain at the time of your enlistment. Porter King. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. William C. Zimmerman – myself. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Egbert Jones at time of enlistment. June Saw at time of discharge. 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. ……………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12. Described the wound and state how it affects you. …………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 004 13. How many acres of land owned by you or your wife, or that is held in trust for the benefit of either of you, and in what counties is it located? I own 40 acres in Citrus Co. unimproved. My wife is dead. 14. Describe the personal property owned by you or your wife, or held for your or your wife’s benefit. (This kind of property means all kinds of property not included in the term lands). I have no personal property, except a small lot of furniture in my room. 15. Have you or your wife any income from any source? If so, what amount yearly? No. 16. Have you sold, given away, or transferred for any consideration, within the past two years, any property, real or personal? No. 17. If in answer to question 16 you say yes, describe the property, real and personal, give value, and name of person to whom transferred and date of transfer. ……………………. 18. Are you now engaged in any vocation? If so, what? No. 19. What has been your vocation for the past two years? Have none. 20. How much can you earn (gross) per annum by your own exertions or labor? Nothing. 21. Do you receive a pension from the United States or any other State? No. 22. Have you any sons or daughters? Yes. 23. If so, how many, and are they able financially to provide for your support? Three sons. They have families of their own to provide for. 24. Have you ever made an application for a pension before, either to the United States Government, to this or any other State? No. 25. If so, when and where and upon grounds did you make such application. No. 26. Are you now living with any of your children? If so, is he or she able to provide for your support? I am living with a son, and while he does provide for my support, he is unable to do so. W. C. Zimmerman Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 35th (sic) day of April, A. D. 1906. C. M. Knott Clerk Circuit Court Hillsborough 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 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……………………………} County of…………………………} Before me personally came Chambers Graham and Eugene Zimmerman, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Citrus in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of 4th Ala Regiment in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said William C. Zimmerman was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with William C. Zimmerman, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said Zimmerman 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, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Both at Floral City, Fla. Page 006 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? Both say Yes. Name William C. Zimmerman. He resides at Dunedin, Fla. Has lived in Fla. 25 years. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Co. G 4th Ala Reg. Both. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes. Both. 5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? E. Zimmerman: In prison on Ship Island. C. Graham: I was home on furlough. 6. Was the applicant present? Yes. Both, with the following explanation. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? The Co. was captured at Mobile Bay & there surrendered. Capt. Zimmerman was not captured but made his escape home, where he was at time of surrender just a few days thereafter. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? At above time. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? Has no wounds or diseases. Both. 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Both. Has no occupation and is in feeble health. 11. Who compose the family of the applicant? What is their earning capacity? Both he has no family. 12. What property, effects or income has the applicant? Both: Nothing but an unimproved 40 acres of land. Chambers Graham Eugene Zimmerman Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of April, A. D. 1906. Walter F. Warnock Clerk Citrus Co., Fla. Page 007 (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 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 rendered faithful service, did not desert the Confederate army, that he is a member in good standing of Camp……….of the United Confederate Veterans. This deponent further says that the………………is disabled reason of by………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. from earning a livelihood for himself. …………………………………………. Adjutant Camp…………………………. …………….United Confederate Veterans (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Citrus} Before me personally came James F. Miller, 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 William C. Zimmermann, 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 more than 65 years of age and general debility of old age. This deponent further says that the said William C. Zimmermann is permanently disabled by reason of such age from earning a livelihood for himself [by manual labor.] (If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line the words “by manual labor.”) James F. Miller, M.D. Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this Seventeenth day of April, A. D. 1906. W. H. Miller, Notary Public State of Florida My commission expires July 10th, 1909 Page 008 Certificate of Clerk 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 William C. Zimmerman is a bona-fide resident and citizen of the State of Florida. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, this 30th day of April A. D. 1906. C. M. Knott Clerk Circuit Court Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned County Commissioners in and for Hillsboro (sic) County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 1st day of May, 1906, the foregoing application of C. Zimmerman for pension under the laws of Florida was by us investigated; that we are satisfied that the representations made in this petition and affidavits are true and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 1 day of May, A. D. 1906. 1. James W. Matheus 2. J. M. Stone 3. C. B. Warr 4. G. F. Altman 5. J. L. Hackney County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: C. M. Knott Clerk Circuit Court J. L. Russell, 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 009 7529 3831 12589a CLAIM FOR PENSION By W. C. Zimmermann Of Citrus Co. Dunedin Late Of ……………………..Company ……………………..Regiment Filed In Executive Department May 10 1906 May 16 1906 Approved May 16 1906 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………., 19……$150.00 DEAD I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee. Pay from May 16th, 1906 $96.00 per annum. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/hillsborough/military/civilwar/pensions/zimmerma630gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 15.1 Kb