Jackson County FlArchives Military Records.....LEE, Cader A. 1906
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Civil War Pension Application
Pension Application A03702
LEE, Cader A.
Service Unit: Alabama
Wife's name: Theodosia WINDHAM
Application County and Year: Jackson Co. 1906
23 pages
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A03702
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Widow's Pension Claim UNDER THE ACT OF 1909
(Form A.)
State of Florida
County of Jackson
On the 4th day of February A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and eleven, personally
appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Theodosia E. Lee a resident of Jackson County of Florida 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 Cader A. Lee who was enlisted under the name Cader A. Lee
on the 10th day of August 1861 in Company E 15th Alabama Regiment of the State of
Alabama and who was honorably discharged art Appomatox Court House Virginia, 1865 on
account of the close of the war.
That he also served ... [left blank]
That she was lawfully married to the said Cader A. Lee under the name Theodosia E.
Windham in the county of Dale, State of Alabama, on the 6th day of September 1866
and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his
death, which occurred on the 9th day of October, 1910, in the County of Jackson,
State of Florida.
That she is a resident of Jackson County, Florida, and has continuously resided in
the State of Florida since the 15th day of December 1883.
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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--None
Personal Property--None
Cattle, horses, and other live stock-- None
Stocks--None
Bonds--None
Mortgages, notes, and other securities--None
That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to
Claim No. ____ for the proof contained therein.
That her Postoffice address is Graceville, County of Jackson
[Signed] Theodsia E. Lee
Claimants must sign Christian name
Attest Allen Crutchfield
Rosa Patrick
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of February, 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.
J. Frank Adams
Notary Public, State of Florida
My commission expires Jan. 15th 1915
Form B
We the undersigned citizens of Jackson County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know Theodocia E. Lee, 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) _____________ _____________ [left blank]
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 4th day of February 1911
J. Frank Adams
Notary Public
My commission expires Jan. 16th 1911
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Report of County Commissioners
We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for said County of Jackson Florida,
do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this
day, the foregoing application of Theodosia Lee 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 14th day of March, A.D. 1911
D. E. Simmons
Jas. M. Barnes
Jas. K. Peacock
Jesse Durden
T. G. Kelley
County Commissioners
By the County Commissioners, Attest
WA McRae
Clerk Circuit Court
Note--All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and
accurately given.
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Pension 3702
Former Claim No. 18643
Pensioner No. 6059
CLAIM FOR PENSION
BY
Theodosia E. Lee
OF
Graceville Postoffice
Jackson County
WIDOW OF
Cader A. Lee
OF
E Company
15th Alabama Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
March 18, 1911
APPROVED March 21, 1911
With pay from March 18, 1911
At the rate of $120 per annum
Secretary of Board
FILED IN COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
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SOLDIER'S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909
Form A.
State of Florida
County of Jackson
On the 10th day of July A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared
before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, C. A. Lee, who
being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 68 years of age, having been
born on the 19th day of November 1840 in the county of Dale, in the State of
Alabama. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Jackson, State of Florida.
That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 30th day of
November, 1881.
That he was the identical person who enlisted at Newton, Ala., under the name of C.
A. Lee on the 10th day of August, 1861, in Company H, Regiment 15th Ala. of the
State of Alabama in the service of the Confederate States Army and who was HONORABLY
DISCHARGED at Appomattox in the State of Virginia on the 9th day of April, 1865 on
account of expiration of the war.
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 Army nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States until
after the surrender of the Confederate Armies.
{Here state whereabouts at the close of Civil War.)
That I was at Appomattox Va.
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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 property owned by me in
this or any other state:
Real Estate--located at Graceville Value(?) $500
Personal Property--$50.00
Cattle, horses, and other live stock [left blank]
Stocks [left blank]
Bonds [left blank]
Mortgages, notes, and other securities [left blank]
Total--$550.00
That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under
pension certificate No. 3856 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
(Here state disabilities, physical or mental)
Old age and inferior health. I am unable to do Manual Labor.
That my postoffice address is Graceville, County of Jackson
[Signed] Cader A. Lee
(Claimants must sign name in full.)
Attest: 
(1) J.W. Prim
(2) J. C. Grant
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of July, 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.
J. T. Whitaker, NP
My comm. expires 14th Feby. 1913
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Form B. 
[abstract, not complete text]
JW Prim and J.C. Grant swore they knew C.A. Lee and that his statement of property
was true
July 10th, 1909
[signed] JT Whitaker, NP
Physician's Affidavit
Doctor G. M. Grace swore the physical condition of C. A. Lee
That he is feeble with age being over 68 years of age.
is permanently partially disabled by reason of such condition
[Signed] G. M. Grace
31st July, 1909
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Report of County Commissioners (abstract, not complete text)
Five Jackson County (Fla.) Commissioners at meeting agreed that pension for Cader A.
Lee should be granted.
[Signed]
WJ Singletary, Chairman
Jas. M. Barnes
T.G. Kelly
C. E. Simmons?
JK Peacock
County Commissioners
11 Aug. 1909
[Signed] WA McRae, Clerk Circuit Court
[note "no such number" in margin--unclear which number it refers to]
Former Claim No. 3856
Application No. 16084
Pensioner No. 2276
CLAIM FOR PENSION
Cader A. Lee [word "dead" handwritten beside his name]
OF Graceville Postoffice
Jackson County
LATE OF
H Company 15th Alabama Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Aug. 17. 1909
APPROVED Sep 1. 1909
with pay from Jul 1, 1909
at the rate of $120 per annum
Secretary of Board
FILED IN cOMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
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APPLICATION FOR PENSION UNDER THE LAWS OF FLORIDA
(Form A)
FOR USE OF APPLICANT FOR PENSION
"I, C. A. Lee, 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 in the Military service of 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 a bona fide citizen of this State on the 1st day of January A.
D. 1885, and I have been continuously since a citizen of the State of Florida, and
that I..."
(Here state fully the disability under which an 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 whther he is over 85 years of age and is by reason of age
incapable of providing a living for himself.)
"Am over 65 years of age and by reason of disabilities due to age am incapable of
providing a living for myself."
[abstract] Then he swore that neither he nor his wife owned property to the value of
$800, that he was unable to earn a livelihood and had no other means of support, and
had not purposely disposed of property with the object of receiving benefits of a
disabled soldier's pension.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of Jan. A.D. 1906
[Signed] C. A. Lee
Witness:
Allen D. Burnett
R. E. Kelley
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Page 11
(Form B.)
STATE OF FLORIDA}
Jackson County}
On this day of ___[left blank] A. D. 19__[left blank] before me W.A. McRae Clerk of
Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came C. A. Lee, 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?
Cader Alexander Lee, Graceville, Fla.
2. In what state and county were you born and when?
Dale Co. Alabama, Nov. 19th, 1840
3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 
24 years
4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the
States?
Co. H. 15th Ala. Regiment, July 1861 at Newton, Ala.
5. Give the name of your Captain at the time of your enlistment.
W. N. Richardson
6. Give the name of your Captain at the time of your discharge from service.
Lieut. Jas. E. Edwards
7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.
Col. James A. Canty commandded when I enlisted. Unable to give name Commander when
discharged.
8.[navy question--left blank]
9. If discharged prior to termination of war, state place and cause of discharge
Discharged after Surrender of Gen. Lee's army.
10. If you lost an eye or limb...[left blank]
11. If you received a wound...[left blank]
12. Describe the wound...[left blank]
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?
20 acres in Jackson Co. Fla.
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)
A few household goods
15. Have you or your wife any income from any source? If so, what amount yearly?
None
16. Have you sold, given away, or transferred for any consideration, within the past
two years, any property, real or personal?
Yes.
17. If in answer to question 16 you say yes, describe the property real and
personal, give value, and name the person to whom transferred and date of transfer.
Lot in town of Graceville, Fla. to Pierce T. Parker Nov 1905 for $87.50
18. Are you engaged in any vocation?
No.
19. What has been your vocation for the past two years?
No regular vocation.
20. How much can you earn (gross) per annum by your exertions and labor?
[left blank]
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?
4 sons and 3 daughters. None financially able to support me.
24. Have you made application for pension before...?
No.
25. If so, when, where, and grounds...? [left blank]
26. Are you now living with your children? If so, is he or she able to providde for
your support?
No.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the
8th day of Jan A. D. 1906
[Signed] C. A. Lee
Applicant.
WA McRae
Clerk Circuit Court Jackson County.
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Pages 13-14 (Form C) Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioned Officer 
[all left blank]
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Page 15
(Form E.)
Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United States Veterans.
STATE OF Florida
County of Jackson
Before me personally came J. D. Fraser who being by me duly sworn deposes and says
that he is the Adjutant of Camp Frank Phillips #1506 of the United Confederate
Veterans of the County of Jackson in the State of Fla. That he knows C. A. Lee 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 Frank Phillips #
1506 of the United Confederate Veterans. This deponent further says that the said
C.A. Lee is disabled by reason of old age from earning a livelihood for himself.
[Signed] J. D. Fraser, Adjutant Camp Frank Phillips #1506, United Confederate
Veterans
26th December A. D. 1905
J. T. Whitaker, NP
My comm. expires 14th Feb. 1909
(Form F)
Physician's Affidavit
[Abstract] G. M. Grace of Jackson Co. swears that he knows C. A. Lee; that he is
unable by infirmity due to age to do manual labor sufficient to earn a livelihood;
that C.A. Lee is permanently disabled by reason of such infirmity from earning a
livelihood...
[Signed] G. M. Grace, Physician
26 Dec. 1905
J. T. Whitaker, NP
My comm. expires 14th Feb. 1909
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Certificate of Clerk Circuit Court
[abstract] WA McRae, Clerk of Circuit Court of Jackson Co. Fla. certifies that above
affidavits are true and that A. C. Lee is a bonafide resident and citizen of
Florida.
8th Jan. 1906
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Reprt of County Commissioners
[Abstract] Five Jackson Co. Fla. Commissioners supported the foregoing application
of A. C. Lee for pension
10 Jan A. D. 1906
G. W. Nealy
Frank Peacock
H. M. Fulgham
Jas. M. Barnes
S. M. Mills
County Commissioners.
Attest:
WA McRae, Clerk Circuit Court
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[Notes in margin: handwritten "needs comrade's certificate of service; 7356, 3856]
CLAIM FOR PENSION
BY
C. A. Lee
OF Graceville, Fla.
LATE OF
Co. H, 15th Ala. Regiment
FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT January 15, 1906
APPROVED Aug. 1, 1906
C. T(?) Dickinson, Secretary of Board
FILED IN THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
$120.00
[handwritten note in margin says "pay from Aug. 1 1906 $96.00 per annum
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State of Florida}
Jackson Co.}
Before me J. T. Whitaker, a Notary Public, Personally appeared A. Pope who being
duly sworn says that he served in Company (H) 15th Alabama Regiment in the
Confederate War between the States and that C. A. Lee served in the same Company
with him from June 1863 to May 1865 at which time he said Lee was honorably
discharged.
[Signed] A. Pope
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 24th day of July 1906
J. T. Whitaker NP
My comm expires 14th Feby 1909
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Page 19--a letter dated Sept. 1, 1959, to Mr. Terry Lee from Ray E. Green
Comptroller at the State Board of Pension answering Mr. Lee's request for service
reords of C. A. Lee, Confederate Veteran Service #3702. Letter says photo-copies of
service records are being mailed to Mr. Terry Lee, Capitol, Tallahasse, Fla.
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Page 20-- Letter
August 18, 1958
Mr. Terry C. Lee
Co-Ordinator of State Institutions
Capitol Bldg.
Tallahassee, Florida
Re: C. A. Lee
Dear Mr. Lee:
With reference to your inquiry concerning the service rendered by your father, Cader
A. Lee, during the War Between the States, I wish to advise that Mr. Lee received a
pension under Certificate # 3856, From the State of Florida.
Mr. Lee stated in his claim for pension that he was born on Nov. 19, 1840, in Dale
Co., Alabama; that he enlisted in Company H, 15th Alabam Regiment, Confederate
States Army in July, 1861, at Newton, Alabama; served until Discharged on account of
the close of the war and he furnished the affidavits of two comrades serving with
him. He also furnished the affidavit of J. D. Fraser, Adjutant Camp #1506. United
Confederate Veterans.
After the death of Mr. Lee, his widow, Mrs. Theodosia E. Windham Lee, to whom he was
married on Sept. 6, 1866, received a pension under Certificate No. 3702. Mr. Lee
died on Oct. 9, 1910.
With best wishes, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ray E, Green, Comptroller
By:
Secretary
State Board of Pensioners
/RB
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Page 21--Letter
[Letterhead Stationery] 
J. T. Whitaker
Notary Public and Justice of the Peace
For Beat No. 4, Jackson County Florida
Office Over First National Bank Building
Claims for Collections Will be Given Prompt Attention.
Graceville, Fla. August 11th, 1906
Hon. A. C. Craven(?)
Tallahassee, Fla.
Dear Sir Please find enclosed 2 affidavits from 2 comrades who served in the same
Co. with him which please attach to the application and please have acted on as soon
as pocible.
and Grately Oblige
Yours truly
J. T. Whitaker
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Page 22
State of Florida}
Holmes County} 
Before me, a Notary Public this day personally appeared J.H. Murphy who is
personally known to me who upon being duly sworn deposes and says that he served
with him in Co. (H) the 15th Ala. Regiment of the Confederate Army during a part of
the Civil War or War of Secession (1861-1865) and that he knows of his own personal
knowledge that C. A. Lee now of Jackson County Florida served in said 15th Ala.
Regiment as a Confederate Soldier during all or part of the time he, the deponent
served.
[Signed] J. H. Murfee
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Aug. 9th 1906
Chas. A. Jarrils(?)
Notary Public, State of Fla.
My Commission expires June 19th 1910
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Page 23--Letter
FULLER WARREN
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
March 29, 1950
Mrs. George Worthington
801 East Hanna Avenue
Tampa, Florida
Dear Mrs. Worthington:
I have your card of March 27th, inquiring about the pension number of Cader A. Lee
and his widow, Mrs. Theodosia E. Lee. Mr. Lee received a pension from the State of
Florida under Certification No. 3856, and Mrs. Lee was receiving a pension under
Certification No. 3702 at the time of her death.
Mr. Lee stated in his application for pension that he enlisted at Newton, Alabama,
on August 10th, 1861, in Company H, 15th Alabama Cavalry, Confederate States Army,
and that he served until Discharged at Appomattox, in the State of Virginia, on
April 9th, 1865.
Mrs. Lee stated in her claim for pension that she was married to Cader A. Lee under
the name Theodosia E. Windham in the County of Dale, State of Alabama, on the 6th
day of September, 1866, and that he died on the 9th day of October 1910.
With kind regards, I am,
Yours very truly
Secretary
State Board of Pensions
/RB


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