Leon County FlArchives Military Records.....AVERITT, Walter H. 1897 Civilwar - Pension 5th Regt Inf ************************************************ 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 December 4, 2008, 11:21 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A05823: Surname: AVERITT Given Names: Walter H. Service Unit: 5th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Leon Co 1897 Page 001 A5823 Page 002 Application For Increase In Pension Miccosukee Fla Aug 28, 1913 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, W. H. Averitt, Pensioner No 62 of the State of Florida hereby make application for increase in pension because of being unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. I am 71 years of age. Signed: W. H. Averitt Address: Miccosukee, Fla. Physicians’ Affidavit Before me an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths, personally appeared Dr. N. F. Yarborough and Dr. E. E. Strickland both well known to me to be reputable physicians and each for himself deposes and says that the above applicant for increase in pension has been examined by him and that said applicant by reason of disease, injuries, or age, is unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. That the applicant is (State briefly the nature of the disability—Do not use technical terms) unable to make a livelihood by manual labor on acct of age & loss of an arm. W. F. Yarborough, MD. Physician E. E. Strickland, MD. Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28 day of Aug., A. D. 1913. Kate M. Van Brunt Page 003 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Leon} On this 6th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a County Judge in and for the county and State aforesaid, W. H. Averitt who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 67 years of age, having been born on the 26 day of December 1844, in the county of Birtee, in the State of N. Carolina. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Leon, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 10th day of January, 1846. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Tallahassee, under the name of W. H. Averitt, on the…..day of………., 1862, in Company K, Regiment 5th of the State of Florida 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 Army and who was honorably discharged at Richmond, VA, in the State of Virginia, on the……day of……., 1863, on account of Loss of arm. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) Captured at Getesburg, Pa Paroled August 1863 That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate Army in the year 1863, and did not desert the service of the Confederate Army 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 in Leon County. Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Leon, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Walter H. Averitt 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 6th day of July, A. D. 1909. (1) T. W. Collins, Chairman (2) R. G. Johnson (3) L. S. Crump (4) W. D. Stoutamire (5) W. A. Register, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: Henry T. Fellkel Clerk Circuit Court. Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. 5823 Former Claim 591 Application No. 12309 Pensioner No. 62 Claim For Pension By Walter H. Averitt Of Miccosukee Fla Postoffice Leon County Late Of K Company 5th Fla Regiment Filed In Pension Department July 25, 1909 Approved Aug 21 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $125 per annum …………………………… Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………….., 19…… Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 005 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 Miccosukie Fla $480.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $100.00 Personal property $ 60.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $640.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 591, at the rate of 130.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) Loss of Left Arm. That my postoffice address is Miccosukie, County of Leon, State of Florida. Walter H. Averitt (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) W. A. DeMilly (2) C. L. DeMilly Sworn and subscribed before me, this 6th 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. B. A. Meg………(surname is illegible) County Judge, Leon County, Florida Page 006 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Leon} We, the undersigned citizens of Leon County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Walter H. Averitt, 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.) W. A. DeMilly H. (surname is illegible) Sworn and subscribed before me, this 6th day of July, 1909. B. A. Meg………(surname is illegible) County Judge, Leon County, Florida (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Leon} Before me personally came Henry E. Palmer and C. M. Ausley, who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a physician; that they are residents of the State and County aforesaid; that they personally know Walter H. Averitt the applicant named in the foregoing application for a 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.) Loss of left arm near the shoulder. This deponent further says that the said………………….is permanently………..disabled by reason of such…………….from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) Henry C. Palmer, Physician C. M. Ausley, MD Physician. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 6th day of July, A. D. 1909. B. A. Meg…………….(surname is illegible) County Judge, Leon County, Florida 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. Page 007 Soldier’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Leon County} On this 7th day of Febry, 1900 personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State Walter H. Averitt, age 58 years, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the March day of 20, 1862, in Captain R. H. Gardiner’s Company, county of Leon, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company, 5th Regiment, of the State of Fla, and in line of duty as such soldier, at Gettysburg, State of Penn, on or about the 2d day of July, 1863, I (here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom.) lost my left arm gun shot wound and that as the direct result of said injuries, thus received in line of duty during the war, I am now unable to gain a livelihood by manual labor; that I have continuously since January 1st, 1880, been a citizen of Florida, that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $600 in this or any other State, and have not purposely disposed of our property for the purpose of availing ourselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida; that I am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood, and that I have no children or other relation able so to do, and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. W. H. Averitt P. O. Address Miccosukie Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of Feby, 1900. C. A. Bryan Clerk Circuit Court, Leon County. Page 008 1420 Pensioner No. 591 Pay From Sep. 30/99 at rate of $80.00 per year. (New) Was No. 176, under Law of 1887. Claim For Pension By $125 W. H. Averitt Of Leon County Late Of Capt. R. N. Gardner’s Company 5th. Florida Infantry Regiment Filed In Executive Department …………………….., 1…… Approved by the Board Mar. 13/00 for pay from Sep. 30/99 At rate of $80.00 per year. D. Lang Secretary Filed In Comptroller’s Office Mar 13 1900 Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. Page 009 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew Walter H. Averitt the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in Capt. R. N. Gardner’s Company 5th Regiment, and know of our own knowledge that he did receive the injuries set forth in the above application at the time and place claimed, and that the disability therefrom claimed to exist does exist, and that he never deserted the Confederate Army. W. R. Blake 3rd Lieut. (Branch) Late of Gardner’s Co. 5th Reg. J. W. Hines (To be subscribed by two persons) Late of Gardner’s Co. 5th Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this 9th day of February, 1900. James A. Herring Notary Public State at Large We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by Walter H. Averitt and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $600; that they have not disposed of any property for the purpose of availing themselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida, and that he is not physically or otherwise able, or in a position to earn a livelihood, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood, and no children or other relation able so to do, whose legal duty it is to support him. W. F. Yarborough MD. P. O. Address Miccosukie Fla E. Christie P. O. Address Miccosukie Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 9th day of February, 1900. James A. Herring Notary Public State at Large We, the undersigned physician, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined W. H. Averitt, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find his left arm off about three inches above elbow. Page 010 W. F. Yarborough, M.D. Residence Miccosukie Fla E. Christie, M.D. Residence Miccosukie Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 9th day of February, 1900. James A. Herring Notary Public State at Large I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of respectability and good reputation, and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. Council A. Bryan Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Leon county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Walter H. Averitt and are satisfied that the conditions and alleged facts therein stated are true and correct, and that he is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 2, 1899. L. C. Yaeger, Chairman E. C. Smith W. J. Johnson G. D. Roberts M. H. Johnson E. C. Smith, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: Council A. Bryan Clerk Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provisions for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as shall be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 011 Form No. 114 The H. & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers Jacksonville, Fla 51222 Application For Pension State of Florida} County of Leon} On this 12 day of August, 1897, personally appeared before me, a Clk Ct. Ct. in and for the said County and State, Walter H. Averitt, aged 55 years, by occupation a farmer who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Walter H. Averitt who was, on the 20th day of March, 1862, enrolled in Captain Gardner’s Company K of Leon County, State of Florida and that while serving as a private in Capt. R. N. Gardner’s Company, K, Fifth Regiment, Perry’s Brigade, and in the line of his duty at Gettysburg in the State of Pennsylvania, on or about the 2 day of July, 1863, I (Here state name or nature of disease, or location of the wound or injury. If disabled by disease, state fully its causes; if by wound or injury, the precise manner in which received, and especially the extent of the disability resulting therefrom.) lost my left arm above the elbow from a gun shot wound (minnie ball) during said battle and that as the result of said injuries I am now unable to earn a livelihood; that I am a citizen of said County and State, and have been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida continuously since January 1st, 1880; that neither I nor my wife owns property to the value of fifteen hundred dollars in this or any other State, and that I am not “otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood;” that I am not receiving a pension from the United States, or any other State; that I never deserted the Confederate service, and make this declaration for the purpose of being placed upon the invalid pension roll of the State of Florida, as provided by Act of the Legislature, approved June 8, 1889, as amended June 2, 1893 and June 15, 1897. W. H. Averitt, Applicant Miccosukie Postoffice Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12 day of August A. D. 1897. Council A. Bryan Clk Ct Ct L. C. Fla We do solemnly swear that the above applicant Walter H. Averitt served with us in Perry’s Brigade, and that he did not desert the Confederate service. J. W. Grambling Jno. W. Nash Sworn and subscribed to before me this 17 day of Sept. A. D. 1897. Council A. Bryan Clk Ct Ct L.C. Fla We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by above……………………………and his wife, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof is less than $1,500, and that he is not phisically (sic) or otherwise able or in a position to earn a livelihood. H. T. Fellkel W. A. DeMilly Sworn and subscribed to before me this 22 day of Sept. A. D. 1897. C. A. Bryan Clk Ct Ct L. C. Fla Page 012 We do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined W. H. Averitt who is to us well known as the applicant for pension above described, and find that (Here describe fully and clearly the wound or disease, and especially the extent of the resulting disability.) he received a gun shot wound of the left arm. The bullet entered the forearm about three inches below the elbow and came out one inch above the joint, resulting directly in the loss of the left arm above elbow. H. E. Palmer, M.D. Residence Tallahassee W. L. Moor, M.D. Residence Tallahassee Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of Sept. A. D. 1897. Council A. Bryan Clerk Ct Ct L. C. Fla I certify that the above affidavits are genuine, that all of the affiants “are persons of respectability and good reputation,” and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. Council A. Bryan Clerk of the Circuit Court We do hereby certify that T. B. Lamar Camp No. 161, U.C.V.’s at Tallahassee, Fla., has carefully and fully investigated the above application for pension by W. H. Averitt and find that the facts alleged are correct in every particular, and therefore recommends that the pension be granted. D. Lang, Commander Attest: R. A. Whitfield, Adjutant Feby 15/99 Claim For Pension By Walter H. Averitt Of Leon County, Late Of Capt. R. N. Gardner’s Company 5th. Florida Regiment Filed In Executive Department Sept. 23/97…..189….. Approved ………………….,189 ……………………………. Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………, 189…. The H. & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers, Jacksonville, Fla. Page 013 State of Florida Leon County We, the Board of County Commissioners of said county, certify that W. H. Averitt was a regularly enlisted private in Captain R. N. Gardner’s Company of the Fifth Regiment of Florida Volunteers, and served as such during the late war; that he is unable to labor and support himself by reason of wounds received in the line of duty while so serving; that he is not a citizen of this county and State; that he is not receiving a pension from any other State or from the United States, and that [t]he [pension allowed by the act approved February 16th, 1885, “To Provide an Annuity for Disabled Soldiers and Sailors of the State of Florida,” is necessary for his maintenance and support.] has resided in this State 40 years next preceding this date. Done at Tallahassee, the County Site, this 10th day of Oct. 1887. Jno. Bradford W. A. Rawls Hugh Black J. L. Taylor ………………………..County Commissioners C. A. Bryan Clerk Page 014 #176 5823 Certificate Of County Commissioners In The Case Of W. H. Averitt Applicant for Pension Approved by Bd. Of Comrs. Of Pensions Mar. 14th, 1888 – Pay from July 1st, 1887. D. Lang, Adjt. Gn. Secty. Of Bd. Filed In Adjutant General’s Office Oct. 12, 1887. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/leon/military/civilwar/pensions/averitt585gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 21.1 Kb