CIVIL WAR PENSION APP. - CHARLES T. SIMMONS, Hillsborough Co., FL Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Carla Green, (cjgreen61@msn.com). Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Application No. A00992 APPLICATION FOR PENSION UNDER LAWS OF FLORIDA (FORM A) FOR USE OF APPLICANT FOR PENSION I, Charles T. Simmons, 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 military service of State of Florida 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 am over 60 years of age and by reason of age am incapable of providing a living for myself by 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 10th day of July A. D. 1907. [signed] Charles T. Simmons Witness: [signed] C. M. Knott [signed] T. E. Lucas (FORM B) STATE OF FLORIDA Hillsborough County On this 10th day of July A. D. 1907 before me C. M. Knott Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Charles T. Simmons 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? Charles Thomas Simmons, Tampa Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Pulaski Co. Ga, 31 July 1846 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? Co. "K" First Fla. Reserves, Bradford Co., Fla. in March 1864 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. B. G. Hodges 6. Give the name of your Captain at the time of your discharge. B. G. Hodges 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. I think Col. Turner maybe Col. Barnes. On reflection, Col. Daniels was the officer when mustered out. 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. (left blank) 9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. (left blank) 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. (left blank) 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. (left blank) 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. (left blank) [signed] Charles T. Simmons, Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 10th day of July A. D. 1907. [signed] C. M. Knott Clerk Circuit Court Hillsborough County (FORM C) Blank (FORM D) STATE OF FLORIDA County of Polk Before me personally came J. F. Hutchison and T. J. Bryant, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of both of Polk in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of First Fla. reserves (S. T.) regiment in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said J. F. Hutchison and T. J. Bryant was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with Charles T. Simmons, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that they know that the said Charles T. Simmons 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? Haynes City, Fla., Kathleen, Fla. 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? 1st yes - 2nd Charles T. Simmons - 3rd Tampa Fla. - 4th Fifty years 3. What military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? First Fla. Reserves - (State Troops) 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes - State Service 5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? Lake City Fla. 6. Was the applicant present? Yes 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? Present 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? In April or May A.D. 1865 after surrender 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant's wounds or disease? None 10. What is the applicant's occupation and physical condition? Hotel Keeper - Good for his age except being blind in one eye and having had a broken leg. 1. [signed] J. T. Hutchinson 2. [signed] T. J. Bryant Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of July A. D. 1907. [signed] J. L. Ro ? Notary Public My Com Expires Feby 11th-1909 (Form E) Blank (Form F) 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, the he personally knows Chas T. Simmons, 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) Loss of right eye, crippled by fall straining the attachments until he will never have ____ left leg. General debility. This deponent further says that the said Chas T. Simmons is permanently disabled by reason of such debility from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. [signed] A. C. Hamblin, Physician 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 Charles T. Simmons 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 6 day of August A. D. 1907. [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 6 day of Aug A. D. 1907, the foregoing application of Charles T. Simmons for pension and affidavits are true and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 6 day of August, A. D. 1907. (1.) [signed] A. C. ? (2.) [signed] W. L. Parker (3.) [signed] B. J. Waters (4.) [signed] E. J. DeVane (5.) [signed] J. L. Hackney County Commissioners. By the County Commissioners. Attest: [signed] C. M. Knott, Clerk Circuit Court ******************************************************************************************* 9337 Pensioner # 4348 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Chas T. Simmons OF Tampa, Fla. FILED IN PENSION DEPARMENT Aug 12 1907 Approved September 24, 1907 With pay from August 12th, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell, Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPLTROLLER'S OFFICE September 24, 1907 ******************************************************************************************* Soldier's Application for Pension STATE OF FLORIDA, Hillsborough County On this 3rd day of August 1909, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for said county and State aforesaid, Charles T. Simmons who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 63 years of age, having been born on the 31 day of July 1846 in the county of Pulaski in the State of Ga. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Hillsborough, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the year 1865. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Lake Butler Fla., under the name of Charles T. Simmons in Spring of 1864, in Company K, Regiment 1st Fla. Reserves of the State of Fla. in the service of the ____ and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Lake City, in the State of Fla., on the ____ day of April, 1865, on account of close of the war. He served during his entire service in the 1st Florida Reserves. That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the service in the year 1865, and did not desert the service 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 Lake City Fla. 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 property owned by me or by my wife, jointly and separately in this or any other State: Real estate, located at . . . . . 2 lots near Tampa Fla . . . . . . $ 500.00 Personal property . . . . . . . . household furniture . . . . . . . $ 50.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 550.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 4348 at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental) Suffer from a fall received several years ago and badly paralyzed. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight). None That my postoffice address is Tampa, County of Hillsborough, State of Florida. [signed] His X mark: Charles T. Simmons Attest: [signed] C. C. Gant [signed] R. O. Weeks Sworn and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1909, and I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., were fully made know an 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 By J. A. M ?, 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 Charles T. Simmons, 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] S. E. Sparkman [signed] Jas. M. Cathcart Sworn and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, 1909. [signed] John C. White Notary Public (Form C) Blank ******************************************************************************************* 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 Charles T. Simmons 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 is 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 (2.) [signed] P. H. Collins (3.) [signed] W. W. Whitehurst (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, D.C. ******************************************************************************************* Former Claim No. 4348 Application No. 15126 Pensioner No. 1745 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Chas T. Simmons OF Tampa Postoffice Hillsboro County FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT AUG 10 1909 APPROVED AUG 30 1909 With pay from JUL 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum