Holmes County FlArchives Military Records.....AYCOCK, James 1916
Civilwar - Pension Co. E 3rd Regt. GA Inf
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FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES
PENSION APPLICATION A06647:

Surname:  AYCOCK

Given Names:  James

Service Unit:  Georgia

Reference:

Wife’s Name:

Application County & Year:  Holmes Co 1916

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A06647

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Soldier’s Pension Claim
Under The Act Of 1913

(Form A)

State of Florida}
County of Holmes}

On this 19th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and fifteen personally
appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid,
James Aycock who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 72 years of
age, having been born on the 13th day of March, 1843, in the county of Randolph, in
the State of Georgia.  That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Holmes, State
of Florida.  That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 10
day of September 1906.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Macon, Ga., under the name of James
Aycock, on the 20 day of May 1864, in Company E 3rd Ga. Regiment…………..of the State
of Georgie (sic) 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 Macon, in the State of Ga., on the 10 day
of [October] April, 1865, on account of after Lee’s surrender on account of being
wounded.

(Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.)

Captured April 1865 at Macon, Ga.  Paroled April 10th, 1865.

That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the
Confederats (sic) States in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the
Confederates (sic) 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 at Macon Georgie (sic).

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Former Claim No. ………………..
Application No. 20522
Pensioner No. 6647
Claim For Pension
By
James Aycock
Of
Esto Postoffice
Holmes County
Late Of
Ga. Company
………………Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Feb. 9, 1916
Approved 
Mar 25 1916
With pay from Feb 9 1916
At the rate of $180.00 per annum
Sinclair Wells
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
………………….., 19….
T. J. Appleyard, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.

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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 In Holmes County, Fla.               $500.00
Cattle, horses and other live stock     None                 $………
Personal Property                                            $………
Stocks                                                       $………
Bonds                                                        $………
Mortgages, notes and other securities                        $………
                         Total                               $500.00

That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to
Claim No. ……….. for the proof contained therein.

(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.)

Not able to make a living by laboring.

(Here state any wounds received or loss of limbs and eyesight.)

Wounded in brest (sic) over heart In leg and head.

That my postoffice address is Esto, County of Holmes, State of Florida.

James his X mark Aycock
(Claimant must sign name in full.)

Attest:

(1) A. H. Smith
(2) R. F. George

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 9 day of August, A. D. 19_5; 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.

A. J. Dixon NP
My Com Expires Aug 9 1916

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(Form B.)

State of Florida}
County of Holmes}

We, the undersigned citizens of Holmes County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know James Aycock, 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.)

A. H. Smith
R. F. George

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 9 day of August 1915.

A. J. Dixon NP
My Com Expires August 9 1916

(Form C.)

Physicians’ Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Holmes}

Before me personally came W. D. Ramsay MD and …………………………, who being duly sworn each
for himself, deposes and says, that he is a physician; that he is a resident of the
State and County aforesaid; that he personally knows James Aycock the applicant
named in the foregoing application for a pension.  The 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.)

He was struck by a bullet about 3 inches above and to the right of left nipple
making flesh wound and flesh wound to the scalp.  Also struck in right leg by bullet
going through flesh part of leg, all done while fighting in Civil war.  Also has
Chronic Rheumatism.

This deponent further says that the said James Aycock is [permanently] partially
disabled by reason of such Disabilities from earning a livelihood for himself by
manual labor.

W. D. Ramsay MD Physician
D. F. Smith MD Physician

Sworn and subscribed before me this 10th day of Aug. A.D. 1915.

J. A. Williams NP
My Com Ex July 6th 1916

(The above certificate will be of no value unless signed by two reputable
physicians.)

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(Form D.)

Affidavit to be Made by a Commissioned Officer.

State of…………….}
County of………….}

Before me, a …………………………………….in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally
came ………………………..who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was a
commissioned officer with the rank of………………in Company……………… Regiment of the State
of…………………during the War between the States of the United States; that he was
enlisted at…………………, in the State of……………………on the……….day of………………..186…., and that
he was commissioned in the above company and regiment on the………………day of……….., 186…
and that he was honorably discharged at……………………….on the ………day of………………….,168…(sic),
by reason of……………………………………

That he personally knew…………………….., who is an applicant for a pension under the Laws
of Florida; that he knows that the said applicant enlisted in Company………., Regiment
of the State of…………………; that he served faithfully until honorably discharged on
the……….day of………….., 186…., on account of………………….., and that the said applicant did
not desert the service of the Confederate States nor did he take the oath of
allegiance to the United States before the close of the war.

………………………………….
Late………………..of Company……………..Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me, this…………….day of……………,19…; and I hereby certify that
the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and that
I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the foregoing for any purpose.

(Form E.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade.

(State of Worth}(sic)
County of Worth}

Before me, an Ordinary in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally came G.
W. Roper & A. J. Roper of [Worth], County of Worth, State of Georgia, who, being
duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical person who enlisted
at Andersonville, in the State of Georgia, on the…………….day of

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1864 in Company E. 3rd Ga. Reserves Regiment of the State of Georgia, which
organization was regularly mustered into the service of the Confederate States of
America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that James Aycock enlisted in
Company E. 3rd Ga. Reserves Regiment of the State of Ga., at Macon Ga in the State
of Ga. on the…………..day of…………….., 1864; that he served faithfully in the said
organization until about the 10 day of April, 1865, when he was honorably discharged
on account of the surrender at Macon in the State of Ga., and did not desert the
Confederate States service nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States
before the close of the War.

(Here state whether the soldier was transferred to another organization, or not, and
if captured or imprisoned, state when and where.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with James Aycock in
Company E, Regiment 3rd Ga. Reserves of the State of Ga., and was honorably
discharged at Macon, in the State of Ga., on or about the 10th day of April, 1865,
by reason of the surrender and I did not desert the Confederate States service nor
take the oath of allegiance to the United States before the close of the War.

G. W. Roper
A. J. Roper
Late of Company Co. E. 3rd Ga. Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 3rd day of Nov., 1915, and I hereby certify that
the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and that
I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the pension claim sought to be
established by this declaration.

W. W. Tison, Ordinary
Worth Co., Ga.

(Form F.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade.

State of Alabama}
County of Houston}

Before me, a N.P. & Ex off JP in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally
came J. L. Cox, of Houston, County of………………, State of Alabama who, being duly sworn
according to law, declares that he is the identical person who enlisted at Macon, in
the State of Georgia, on the 20 day of May 1864, in Company E. Third Georgia
Regiment of the State of Georgia, which organization was regularly mustered into the
service of the Con-

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federate States of America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that James
Aycock enlisted in Company E, Third Georgia Regiment of the State of Georgia, at
Macon, in the State of Georgia, on the 20 day of May, 1864; that he served
faithfully in the said organization until the 10 day of April, 1865, when he was
honorably discharged on account of Close of the War, at Macon, in the State of
Georgia, and did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the oath of
allegiance to the United States before the close of the War.

(Here state whether the soldier was transferred to another organization, or not, and
if captured or imprisoned, state when and where.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with James Aycock in
Company E Third Ga Regiment…………….., of the State of Georgia, and was honorably
discharged at Macon, in the State of Georgia, on the 10 day of April, 1865, by
reason of Close of the War, and I did not desert the Confederate States service nor
take the oath of allegiance to the United States before the close of the War.

J. L. Cox
Late of Company E Third Georgia Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 9th day of October, 1915, and I hereby certify
that the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the pension claim sought to be
established by this declaration.

N. S. Fellows NP & Ex off JP

Note: If the applicant has ever applied for a pension from this State before he may
receive the benefits of all proofs made at that time by stating when such
application was made.

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Report of County Commissioners

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Holmes, Florida,
do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this
day, the foregoing application of James Aycock 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 8 day of Feby, A. D. 1916.

(1) J. A. Simmons, Chairman
(2) D. H. Clemmons
(3) S. B. Judah
(4) J. S. Andrews
(5) J. B. Deshazo, County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

Ray Neel
Clerk Circuit Court

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

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State Board of Pensions:
Governor
Comptroller                    No. 20522
Treasurer

Department of Pensions
State of Florida

Tallahassee,………………………

The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

James Aycock who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to
have been a member of Company E 3rd Regiment Reserves Georgia, Confederate States
Army, and to have been………………………………………………………………………..

Kindly advise if this co was in regular CSA.

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

J. C. Lucius
[Comptroller]
Treasurer

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War Department
The Adjutant General’s Office.
Washington, March 9, 1916.

Respectfully returned to the

Treasurer,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

The records show that James Aycock, private, Co. E. 3d Georgia Reserves, C.S.A.,
enlisted May 20, 1864, at Macon, Ga., and on the company muster roll for September
and October, 1864, the last on file, he was reported present.  No later record of
him has been found.

H. J. McCain
The Adjutant General.

Form No. 74. A.G.O.
Ed. June 15-14-75,000.

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State Board of Pensions:
Governor
Comptroller                    No. 20522
Treasurer

Department of Pensions
State of Florida

Tallahassee,……………………………

The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

J. L. Cox in witnessing an application for a pension under the laws of Florida,
claims to have been a member of Company E 3rd [Regiment] Reserves Ga., Confederate
States Army, and to have been………………………………………………………………….

The Board desires to verify his statement before accepting him as a witness.

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

J. C. Lucius
[Comptroller]
Treasurer.

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War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, March 15, 1916.

Respectfully returned to the

Treasurer,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

The records show that J. L. Cox, private, Co. E. 3d Georgia Reserves, C.S.A.,
enlisted April 16, 1864.  On the latest roll on file, dated October 31, 1864, he was
reported present.  The records also show that he was one of a number of prisoners
captured during April, 1864, and confined at Macon, Georgia.  No further record of
him has been found.

H. J. McCain
The Adjutant General

Form No. 74-A.G.O.
Ed. Mar 17-15-75,000.

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State Board of Pensions:
Governor
Comptroller                    No. 20522
Treasurer

Department of Pensions
State of Florida

Tallahassee,…………………………………

The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

E. J. Roper in witnessing an application for a pension under the laws of Florida,
claims to have been a member of Company “E” 3rd Regiment Reserves Georgia,
Confederate States Army, and to have been…………………………………………………………….

The Board desires to verify his statement before accepting him as a witness.

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

J. C. Lucius
Comptroller
Treasurer

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War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, Feb’y 28, 1916.

Respectfully returned to the

Treasurer, Department of Pensions,
Tallahassee, Florida,

Inviting attention to the indorsement (sic) of this office dated Feb’y 14, 1910, in
response to a similar request from the Comptroller, State of Florida, in the case of
A. J. Roper, private, Co. E, 3d Georgia Reserves Infantry, C.S.A.

H. J. McCain
The Adjutant General

Form No. 74-A.G.O.
Ed. Mar 17-15-75,000.

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State Board of Pensions:
Governor
Comptroller                         No. 20522
Treasurer

Department of Pensions
State of Florida

Tallahassee,…………………………………..

The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

G. W. Roper in witnessing an application for a pension under the laws of Florida,
claims to have been a member of Company E. 3rd Regiment Reserves Georgia,
Confederate States Army, and to have been…………………………………………………………..

The Board desires to verify his statements before accepting him as a witness.

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

J. C. Lucius
[Comptroller]
Treasurer.

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War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, Feb’y 28, 1916.

Respectfully returned to the

Treasurer,
Department of Pensions,
Tallahassee, Florida

Inviting attention to the indorsement (sic) of this office dated February 14, 1910,
in response to a similar request in this case from the Comptroller, State of
Florida.

H. J. McCain
The Adjutant General.

Form No. 74 – A.G.O.
Ed. Mar.17-15-75,000.


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