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FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES
PENSION APPLICATION A10451:

Surname:  ANDERSON
Given Names:  William H.
Service Unit:  Home Guard
Reference:
Wife’s Name:  Alice Polk
Application County & Year:  Levy Co 1908

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A10451

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WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM
UNDER GENERAL PENSION LAW OF FLORIDA

FORM A.

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

On this 6th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and thirty-seven,
personally appeared before me a County Judge in and for the County and State
aforesaid Alice L. Willis a resident of Bronson County of Levy State of Florida, who
being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to
obtain a pension under the provisions of the General Pension Laws of Florida.

That she is the lawful widow of William H. Anderson who enlisted under the name of
William H. Anderson on the ___ day of Oct., 1864, in Company Madison Co. Home Guards
& West Fla. Cadets Regiment of the State of Florida and who was honorably discharged
at Tallahassee, Fla., in April of 1865, on account of the Surrender.

(Here give complete statement of other service, if any.)

That he also served………………………………………………………………………….

(State here if husband drew a pension, and when.)

That she was lawfully married to the said William H. Anderson under the name of
Alice Polk in the County of Levy State of Florida on the 15 day of January, 1903,
and that she was not divorced from him before his death, which occurred on the 13
day of November, 1916, in the County of Levy, State of Florida, except as herein
stated; but she was married to John R. Willis at Bronson, Florida, on May 24th,
1922, and that he is still living and that she is residing with him as his wife.

That she is a resident of Levy County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the
State of Florida since the 1st day of September, A. D. 1882.

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That she was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under
Certificate No. ___.  That she is not a pensioner of any other State.

That her Postoffice address is Bronson, County of Levy, State of Florida.

Alice L. Willis
(Signature of Claimant.)

Attest:

(1)  Nadine L. Kirkland
(2)  L. V. Anderson

Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of July, A. D. 1937.  I hereby certify
that the above declaration, etc., was made known and fully explained to the
applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the
prosecution of this claim.

Wilbur F. Anderson
Notary Public State of Fla at Large
My Com. Ex: 8/10/38

(a)

State of Florida
County of Levy

I, W. F. Anderson, of Levy County, Florida, hereby certify that the records in this
office show that a marriage license was issued to William H. Anderson and Alice Polk
on the 15th day of January, A. D. 1903.

The records further show that the above named parties were married on the 15th day
of January, A. D. 1903, and that the ceremony was performed by Sidney W. Sheffield,
M.G.

W. F. Anderson
(Seal)

(b)

Note:  This form left blank in its entirety.

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(c)

State of Florida
County of Levy

Before me, a County Judge, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally
appeared A. P. Hardee and Mrs. J. A. Dixon who, being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says, each for himself, that he knows of his own personal knowledge of
the death of William H. Anderson which occurred at Bronson, County of Levy, State of
Florida, on the 13 day of November, A. D. 1916.

A. P. Hardee (L.S.)
Mrs. J. A. Dixon (L.S.)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of July, A. D. 1937.

W. F. Anderson
County Judge, Levy Co. Fla.
(Seal)

Report of County Commissioners

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Levy, Florida, do
hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day,
the foregoing application of Alice L. Willis for a pension under the Laws of
Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant has been a
bona fide citizen of the State of Florida for eight years just preceding the date of
this application, and that the representations made in the petition and affidavits
are true, and that a pension should be granted the applicant.

Witness our hands this 6th day of July, A. D. 1937.

(1)  B. B. Rowland, Chairman
(2)  Carl Wellmann
(3)  Fred T. Davidson
(4)  Dewey D. Allen
(5)  L. E. Smith, County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

Jack L. Meeks
Clerk Circuit Court

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

Applicant may use either form (a) or (b) for proof of marriage, or she may attach
certified copy of marriage certificate.

Applicant may attach copy of official record of husband’s death in lieu of form (c)
if preferred.

Where the applicant for pension has remarried since the death of the soldier
husband, upon whose service she is applying for a pension, she must establish the
fact that she has again become a widow in the same manner as prescribed in above
paragraph, or if divorced, she should forward certified copy of decree granting a
divorce annulling such marriage.

Applicant must give permanent address.

My permanent home and address is Bronson, Florida.  I am making this Application For
Pension under the provisions of Senate Bill No. 401, which was approved by the
Governor, June 1st, 1937, and filed in the office of the Secretary of State June
2nd. 1937, and as the former widow of William H. Anderson, now deceased.  Copy of
said Senate Bill No. 401, is hereto attached as a part of this application blank.

Alice L. Willis
Applicant

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Former Claim No. 12
Application No. 24146
Pensioner No. 10451
CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
Mrs. Alice L. Willis
Of
Bronson Postoffice
Levy County
Widow of
Wm. H. Anderson
Of
Levy Company Fla. Regiment
Filed in Pension Department
July 8, 1937
Approved And Filed in Comptrollers Office
Aug. 4, 1937
With pay from July 8, 1937
At the rate of $600.00 per annum.
Roumelle Bowen
Secretary of Board
Artcraft Printers, Tallahassee, Florida

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WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM
Under The Act of 1915

Form A.

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

On this 26th day of December, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen 1916
personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County
and State aforesaid Alice L. Anderson a resident of Bronson County of Levy 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 6818, Laws of Florida,
approved June 4, 1915.

That she is the widow of William H. Anderson who was enlisted under the name of Wm.
H. Anderson on the __ day of ____, 186__, in Company ________ Regiment of the State
of Florida and who was honorably discharged at ________________, 186___, on account
of Close of the War (Surrender).

(Here give complete statement of other service, if any.)

That he also served……..For proof of Husband’s service see #6505.

(State here if husband drew a pension, and when.)

That she was lawfully married to the said Wm. H. Anderson under the name of Alice L.
Polk, in the County of Levy, State of Florida, on the 5th day of January, 1902, and
that she was not divorced from him, and that she has not remarried since his death,
which occurred on the 13th day of November, 1916, in the State of Florida State of
Florida (sic).

That she is a resident of Levy County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the
State of Florida since the ___ day of All December 1882.

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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, located at House & Lot in Bronson, Fla. ………………….     $ 800.00
80 acres in Sec 4 Tp 13 S. R. 17 E. ……………………………………                $ 200.00
160 acres in Sec 31 Tp 14 S. R. 19 E.      …………………………………          $ 800.00
1 Cow ………………………………………………………………….                                  $   [25.00]
House-hold goods ……………………………………………………..                           $ 100.00
Personal property ……………………………………………………..                          $………
Cattle, horses and other live stock 1 Cow …………………………….            $   25.00
Stocks …………………………………………………………………                                  $……….
Bonds …………………………………………………………………                                   $……….
Mortgages, notes and other securities ………………………………..              $……….
                         Total ………………………….                        $1925.00

That she has not heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under
Certificate No. ______.

That she is not a pensioner of any other State.

That her Postoffice address is Bronson, County of Levy, State of Florida.

Alice L. Anderson
(Claimants must sign Christian name.)

Attest:

(1) A. P. Hardee
(2) Hattie Anderson

Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of December, A. D. 1916; 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. P. Hardee
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida

(Form B)

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

We, the undersigned citizens of Levy County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know Mrs. Alice L. Anderson, 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 of 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.)

J. C. Sale
Wm. R. Coselten

Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of December, 1916.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Levy County, Florida

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Report of County Commissioners

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Levy, Florida, do
hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day,
the foregoing application of Mrs. Alice L. Anderson 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 representation made in the
petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted to the
applicant.

Witness our hand this 1st day of January, A. D. 1917.

(1)  M. M. Clyatt, Chairman
(2)  J. H. Collier
(3)  W. G. Hudson
(4)  F. E. Wadley
(5)  L. D. Abercrombie, County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court

Note:  All Blanks must be filled out.  All information required must be fully and
accurately given.

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Former Claim No. ……….
Application No. 20841
Pensioner No. 1929
CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
Mrs. Alice L. Anderson
Of
Bronson Postoffice
Levy County
Widow Of
Wm. H. Anderson 
Of
……………..Company
……………..Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Jan. 8, 1917
APPROVED AND FILED IN COMP-
TROLLERS OFFICE
Feb 12 1917
With pay from Jan. 8, 1917
At the rate of $150.00 per annum
Sinclair Wells
Secretary of Board
T. J. Appleyard, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.

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SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM
UNDER THE ACT OF 1913

(Form A.)

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

On this 28th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and 13 personally appeared
before me, a ______________ in and for the county and State aforesaid, William H.
Anderson who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years of
age, having been born on the 1st day of August, 1848, in the county of Madison, in
the State of Florida.  That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Levy, State
of Florida.  That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the ___
day of birth.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Madison, Fla., under the name of
William H. Anderson, on the __ day of ___, 186__, in Company J. L. Miller’s Regiment
Home Guard of the State of Florida in the service of the State of Florida, subject
to Orders of Confederate States Government (Here state whether the service claimed
was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) and who was
Honorably Discharged at Tallahassee, in the State of Florida, on the ___ day of
April, 1865, on account of Termination of the War.

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

In addition to service in Home Guard from Jan. to Apr. 26, 1865, was one of the West
Florida Cadets and did service See proofs on file with #7516 of 1907 around
Tallahassee and Newport, and in the Battle of Natural Bridge; under General Miller
C.S.A.

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

That I served faithfully until Honorably Discharged from the service of the State in
the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the State or Confederate States nor
since (sic) 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 a (sic) Tallahassee, Florida at the Close of War.

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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 Cedar Keys, Florida …………………………             $  500
  “        “            “      “ Bronson, Florida …………………………….     $  400
Interest in unimproved lots, Jacksonville ……………………………              $1500
Cattle, horses, and other live stock 3 Head of Cattle ………………..     $    25
Personal Property ……………………………………………………                             $  200
Stocks ……………………………………………………………….                                   $1500
Bonds ………………………………………………………………..                                   $……
Mortgages, notes and other securities ……………………………….                $……
                    Total …………………………………                            $4125

That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to
Claim No. 7516 for the proof contained therein.

(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.)

I am almost completely disabled by Paralysis and general debility incident to said
disease.

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

That my postoffice address is Bronson, County of Levy, State of Florida.

William H. Anderson
(Claimant must sign name in full.)

Attest:

(1)  A. P. Hardee
(2)  C. A. Lindsay

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 28th day of July, A. D. 1913, 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. P. Hardee
Clerk of the Circuit Court

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(Form B.)

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

We, the undersigned citizens of Levy County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know W. H. Anderson, 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. J. Epperson
John R. Willis

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 31st day of July, 1913.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk of the Circuit Court

(Form C.)

PHYSICIANS’ AFFIDAVIT

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

Before me personally came W. C. Young, and J. W. Turner, 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 William H. Anderson 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.)

Paralysis and general debility.
1st stroke Oct 24th 1907 = Next – very severe in all of left side.  Nov.
10-1910=Completely disabled by stroke all over and tongue and throat.  Dec.
5th-1912.

This deponent further says that the said Wm. H. Anderson is permanently and totally
disabled by reason of such Paralysis from earning a livelihood for himself by manual
labor.

Wm. C. Young, M.D. Physician
J. W. Turner, M.D. Physician

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 31st day of July, A. D. 1913.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk of the Circuit Court

(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

Note:  This form left blank in its entirety.

(Form E.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade

Note:  This form left blank in its entirety.

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(Form F.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade

Note:  This form left blank in its entirety.

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Note:  This page consists of a continuation of Form F, which has been left blank in
its entirety.

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REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Levy, Florida, do
hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day,
the foregoing application of W. H. Anderson 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 4th day of August, A. D. 1913.

(1)  F. E. Wadley, Chairman
(2)  M. D. Dixon
(3)  W. B. McElroy
(4)  O. W. Berryhill
(5)  L. D. Abercrombie, County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court.

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

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Former Claim N. 7516-1907
Application No. 19339
Pensioner No. 6505
CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
W. H. Anderson
Of
Bronson Postoffice
Levy County
Late Of
John L. Miller’s Company
Home Guard Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Aug 6 1913
APPROVED
Dec 20 1913
With pay from Aug-6-1913
At the rate of $150 per annum
R. A. Gray
Secretary of Board
FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
………………….., 19…..
T. J. Appleyard, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.

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APPLICATION FOR PENSION
Under Laws of Florida

(Form A)

FOR USE OF APPLICANT FOR PENSION

I, William H. Anderson, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions,
for a pension to be granted 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 whether Confederate States
or this State) 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
honorably discharged or surrendered: (Give date and cause) In April 1865 by reason
of, or upon Cessation of hostilities; 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

(Here state fully the disability under which the applicant claims a pension, whether
he list 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.)

I am over 60 years of age, and for 3 years ago had a stroke of Paralysis in my left
side and in Oct 1907 had a second stroke which disabled my left arm and leg.  My
left shoulder is also disabled from a dislocation of same, and so enfeebled that I
am unable to perform any labor whatever.

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 twenty-fourth day of Sept., A.
D. 1908.

Wm. H. Anderson

Postoffice Bronson Levy Co., Fla.

Witness:

A. P. Hardee
E. Walker

(Form B.)

State of Florida}
Levy County}

On this 24th day of September, A. D. 1908, before me, A. P. Hardee, Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came William H. Anderson,
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 16 inclusive, are true:

1.  What is your full name?  William H. Anderson

2.  Where do you reside?  Bronson, Levy Co., Fla.

3.  In what State and County were you born and when?  Madison Co. Fla. Aug 1st
1848.

4.  How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  60 years.

5.  When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between
the States?  First in Home Guard in Madison Co., and was allowed in Oct 1864 to go
to West Fla Seminary in Tallahassee.

6.  Give the name of your captain at time of your enlistment.  John L. Miller.

7.  If you served in any other command, state how and when the transfer was made. 
Was given leave of absence to join Cadets of West Fla Seminary.

8.  Give the name of your captain at the time of your discharge from service.  W. H.
Johnson, Commandant, West Fla. Cadets.

9.  Give the name of your battalion or regimental commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.  Home Guard were under Col J. Jacquline
Daniel.

10.  When and in what campaigns did you render regular military service?  Was under
Gen Wm Miller at Newport and Natural Bridge Mch 5,6 & 7th, 1865, at other time
relieving Regular Troops in guarding RR Bridge, commissary depot in Madison, and
guarding Federal prisoners.

11.  If you enlisted in the nave give name of your commanding officer, date of
enlistment and place of service.   ………………………………

12.  If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of
discharge. ………………………………………………………………………………………….

13.  If paroled give date and place of parole.  We were never paroled but disbanded
& went home after surrender.

14.  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.  …………………………………………….

15.  If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently
disables you, state when and where you received the wound. …………………………………….

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16.  [Describe the wound and state how it affects you]  Was not wounded, am now
suffering from paralysis and general weakness, only walk short distance with
difficulty & have no use of left arm.

Wm. H. Anderson
Applicant
Postoffice Bronson, Fla.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 24th day of September, A. D. 1908.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court Levy County.

(Form C.)

Affidavit to be Made by Commissioned Officer

Note:  This form left blank in its entirety.

(Form D.)

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

Before me personally came (1) Junius S. Collier and (2) ………………………., who being by me
first duly sworn, depose and say, [each] for himself, that he is a citizen of the
County of Levy in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier in the service of
the Confederate States during the war

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Between the States and that said Wm. H. Anderson was a member of Co. Home Guard of
Madison Co. regiment; that he is acquainted with Wm. H. Anderson the applicant named
in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows of his own knowledge that the
said Wm. H. Anderson 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 service, 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 (1) Bronson, Levy Co. Fla  (2) ……………………………..

2.  Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension?  If so, what
is his name?   Yes, Wm H. Anderson

3.  Where does he reside?  And how long has he resided in this State?  (1) Bronson
Fla (2) To my knowledge 45 years.

4.  To what military organization did you belong, and when did you enlist in it? 
(1)  I first enlisted in Madison Home Guards, serving until March 1865, and was then
transferred to Killcrease’s artillery.

5.  When and for what cause did you leave it? (1) Was surrendered and paroled at
Baldwin Fla in April 1865.

6.  To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the
war between the States?  First to the Madison Home Guards and afterwards to the
Cadets of West Fla Seminary at Tallahassee.

7.  Did he render the service to the Confederates States during the war, as claimed
in the foregoing answers by him?  Yes, I was with him in Home Guards & know he was
one of the West Fla Cadets.

8.  Where were when your organization surrendered?  I was at Baldwin, having been
attached to the left section of KilKrease Artillery, under Lieut. May.

9.  Was the applicant with his command? To the best of my knowledge & belief he
was.

10.  If not, where was he?  And why was he not present?  Answered above.  He was in
Madison, Fla., on my return there last of April 65.

11.  When did he leave the Command?  For what Cause?  He was allowed to transfer
from Home Guards to Cadets.  To the best of my belief he was with the Tallahassee
Cadets at time of surrender.

12. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s [wounds or] disease? 
Complete Paralysis of left side of body and general debility. Also dislocation of
left shoulder.

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13. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?  Is now Tax Collector
and will retire Jany 1st 1909.  Has no other occupation.  Physical condition unable
to do anything.

Junius S. Collier
Late of Co Kilcreas (sic) Regt Light Artillery

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of September, A. D. 1908.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court
Levy County, Fla.

(Form E.)

Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans

State of Florida}
County of Alachua}

Before me personally came John C. McGrady, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes
and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp Stonewall No. 1438 of the United
Confederate Veterans of the County of Alachua in the State of Florida.  That he
knows Wm. H. Anderson, the within named applicant for pension under the laws of
Florida, that he knows of his own knowledge or by documentary proof submitted to the
Camp on application for membership as set forth below, that the said applicant was a
solider or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between
the States; that he did not desert the same, and that he is a member in good
standing of Camp Stonewall No. 1438 of the United Confederate Veterans.

I have known comrade Wm. H. Anderson for 30 odd years.  Know from information from
available sources that he performed the services he claims, and that he is
paralisised (sic) as claimed, and unable to do any work in the way of of (sic)
making a living & would ask the board to allow his pension.

John C. McGrady
Adjutant Camp Stonewall
No. 1438 United Confederate Veterans

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of October, A. D. 1908.

S. H. Wienges
Clerk Cir. Court.

(Form F.)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Levy}

Before me personally came J. W. Turner, 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 W. H. Anderson, 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.)

Applicant suffering with paralysis of left arm and leg due to apoplexy also his left
arm is dislocated at shoulder of long standing which cannot be reduced.

This deponent further says that the said W. H. Anderson is permanently and totally
disabled by reasons of such disease from earning a livelihood for himself by manual
labor.

(Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.)

(If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line
the words “by manual labor.”)

J. W. Turner, M.D. Physician

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October, A. D. 1908.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Ct. Ct.

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 Chapter 5600, Acts of 1907, 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.

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 W. H. Anderson 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 Levy County, this 5th day of Oct., A. D. 1908.

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court

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Report of County Commissioners

We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Levy County, Florida, do hereby
report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 5th day of
Oct., 1908, the foregoing application of W. H. Anderson for pension under the laws
of Florida, was by us investigated; that we are satisfied 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 5th day of Oct., A. D. 1908.

1.  J. D. Hiers
2.  J. B. Lutteloh
3.  J. E. Markham
4.  S. E. Worthington
5.  J. P. Reddick
County Commissioners

By County Commissioners.  Attest:

A. P. Hardee
Clerk Circuit Court

Note

1.  Before any questions are answered the officer will swear the applicant or
witness in the following words or to the like effect:  “Do you solemnly swear that
you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall
give 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 Officers;
“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 the
must be filled out.  Either one will suffice.

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No record of this company applicant claims to have (illegible word).  Found Co. the
West Fla Cadets but his name does not appear on their roll.

(illegible name)

Application No. 11782
Pensioner No. 7516
CLAIM FOR PENSION
7516     By
W. H. Anderson
Of
Bronson Postoffice
Levy County
Late Of
Jno. L. Miller’s Company
Home Guards Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Oct 14, 1908
APPROVED
Feby 17-10
With pay from Oct 14 1908
At the rate of $120 per annum
Jefferson Bell
Secretary of Board
FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
…………………  19…..
Capital Publishing Co., Tallahassee, Florida
State Printer

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Note: The following letter is written on letterhead of State of Florida,
Comptroller’s Office.  Stamped across the face of this document is “COPY”.

(Seal)               State of Florida                    Ray E. Green
                 Comptroller’s Office                    Comptroller
                Tallahassee

February 25, 1957

Mr. J. B. Anderson          Re: William Harrison Anderson
804 May Street
Jacksonville, Fla.

Dear Mr. Anderson:

I have your letter of February 19, with reference to the service of your father,
William Harrison Anderson, during the war between the States.

I do not find the name of William Harrison Anderson on the records of this office,
but the records show that William H. Anderson of Levy County, Florida, received a
Confederate pension under Certificate No. 7516 and 6505.

Mr. Anderson stated in his claim for pensions that he was born on the 1st day of
August, 1848, in Madison County, Florida; that he enlisted first in the home guard
of Madison County, and was allowed in October 1864, to go to West Florida Seminary
in Tallahassee and was given leave of absence to join the Cadets of The West Florida
Seminary, Tallahassee, Florida.  He was under General William Miller at Newport and
Natural Bridge March 5, 6 & 7, 1865, at other times relieved regular troopes (sic)
in guarding R. R. bridge, commissary depot in Madison and guarding Federal prisoner.
 Never regularly discharged but disbanded at Tallahassee in April of 1865, on
account of the Surrender.

After the death of Mr. Anderson, which occurred on the 13th day of Nov. 1916, his
widow, Mrs. Alice Polk Anderson received a pension.  He was married to Alice Polk on
the 15th day of January, 1903.  After the death of Mr. Anderson she married Mr. John
R. Willis at Bronson, Florida, on May 24, 1922.  I mention this so that you may
determine whether this is a record of your father’s service or not.

With best wishes, I am,

Yours very truly

RAY E. GREEN, COMPTROLLER

By:  W. C. Hoffman, Chief Auditor
Confederate Pensions

WCH/RB

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March 14, 1935

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I, Roumelle Bowen, Secretary State Board of Pensions, Comptroller’s Office, hereby
certify that the records in this office show that W. H. Anderson, Bronson, Florida,
received a Confederate pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 6505.


Mr. Anderson stated in his claim for pension that he enlisted under the name of
William H. Anderson, at Madison, Florida, in Captain J. L. Miller’s Home Guard
Company and served from January to April 26, 1865. That he was one of the West
Florida Cadets and did service around Tallahassee, Newport and in the Battle of
Natural Bridge, under General Miller, C.S.A.

The records also show that Mr. Anderson was born on the 1st day of August, 1848, in
Madison County, Fla., that he was married to Alice L. Polk, on Jan. 5, 1902, and he
died on the 13th day of November, 1916, in Levy County, Florida.

____________________
Roumelle Bowen
Secretary, State Board of Pensions

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10451 Levy

June 2, 1948

Mr. J. M. Willis          Subject:  Alice L. Willis
Bronson, Fla                         Confederate Pensioner
                                   Deceased
Dear Mr. Willis:

I am just in receipt of notice of the passing of Mrs. Alice L. Willis, Confederate
pensioner.

If you will advise the date of her death, warrant will be mailed to you for the
amount of pension accrued from May 1st, to the date she passed away, as she
designated you as agent to receive any amount of pension that may have accrued in
the event of her death and she had been paid to May 1st.

With kind regards, I am,

Yours very truly

Comptroller
/RB

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Office of
W. F. Anderson
Attorney at Law
Bronson, Florida

State of Florida
Levy County.

Before me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to administer oaths and take
acknowledgements, personally came Hon. J. C. Sale, who, being by me first duly
sworn, on oath says that he is personally acquainted with Mrs. Alice L. Willis and
knows of his own knowledge that she has for the past few years received aid in the
form of a pension from the State of Florida by reason of the fact that she is the
widow of William H. Anderson and the widow of the late John R. Willis.

I further certify that the age of Alice L. Willis, widow, is 64 years of age.

Witness my hand and seal this 13th day of February, A. D. 1941.

J. C. Sale
Affiant

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of February, A. D. 1941.

Marguerite Anderson
Notary Public, State of Florida at large
My commission expires: 7-15-43

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Filed
2/20/41

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March 21, 1941

Mr. W. F. Anderson
Attorney at Law
Bronson, Florida

Dear Mr. Anderson:

I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of February 18th, enclosing certified
copy of the death certificate of Mr. John R. Willis, together with an affidavit from
Judge Sale as to the age of Mrs. Alice L. Willis and this information has been filed
with her application for pension for reconsideration of the State Board of Pensions
at its next meeting.  She will be advised promptly when action is taken thereon.

Yours very truly


Secretary
State Board Of Pensions

/B

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Office of
W. F. Anderson
Attorney At Law
Bronson, Florida

February 18th, 1941.

Pension Department,
Attention Mrs. Roumelle Bowen,
Secretary,
Tallahassee, Florida

Dear Mrs. Bowen:

Re:  Mrs. Alice L. Willis,
Widow of Wm. H. Anderson

Receipt is kindly acknowledged of your letter of February 3rd, 1941, with reference
to the above stated case.

I am enclosing a certified copy of the death certificate, together with an affidavit
from Judge Sale as to her age.

Trusting that this is the information desired and that I will hear from you
relatively within the near future.

With kind regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

W. F. Anderson (signature)

W. F. Anderson.

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Feb. 18th, 1941

Mrs. Alice L. Willis
Bronson, Florida

Dear Mrs. Willis:

Replying to your letter of February 16th, I wish to advise that when the Pension
Board discontinued your name from the roll, it was because your name was included on
the list of pensioners who had living husbands as the Pension Board had not been
advised of your husband’s death.

If you will furnish certified copy of Mr. Willis’ death Certificate or affidavits of
two parties certifying that they had personal knowledge of his death, the Pension
Board will be very glad to reconsider your application. This information should be
furnished at your earliest convenience.

Yours very truly,


Secretary
State Board of Pensions

/B

Page 034

Note:  This page consists of a photocopy of Certified Copy Number 2284, Certificate
of Death, John R. Willis, who died on October 18, 1939, at Bronson, Levy County,
Florida.

Page 035

Bronson, Fla.

Feb 16 – 1941

Mrs. Roumelle Bowen
Tallahassee
Fla

Dear Mrs. Roumelle

I am very much worried about my pension.  I am sick all the time and not able to
work.

Mr. Willis died Oct 18 1939, and left me with p almost nothing, he was sick a long
time and left alots (sic) of debts to be paid.

I am will be sixty three in Sept 28 1941.  I thought you might be able to help me in
some way, and sure would thank you.

Please excuse the mistakes I have made and please help me if you can.

Yours very truly 

Mrs. Alice L. Willis  

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(Seal)

J. M. Lee, Comptroller

State of Florida
Comptroller’s Office
Tallahassee

Pursuant to the conditions and provisions of House Bill 80, Chapter 18045, Laws of
Florida, Acts of 1937, I hereby designate J. R. Willis (name of nominee) of Bronson,
Fla. (address of nominee) to receive from the State of Florida after my death, all
amounts accruing to me as a Confederate pensioner of the State of Florida from the
date of the last payment of my pension that may be made to me until the date of my
death.

This 20th day of May 1938.     Warrant #244966 $60.00 5-31-48 Cancelled RB 6-2-48

Alice L. Willis (Seal)
(Signature of  pensioner) 

Witness:

John R. Willis
Nadine L. Kirkland

State of Florida
County of Levy

Before me, a Notary Public, or other officer authorized to take acknowledgements,
personally appeared Alice L. Willis who acknowledged that she signed the foregoing
instrument for the purposes therein expressed.

Dated at Bronson Florida, this 20th day of May 1938.

Nadine L. Kirkland
Notary Public State of Fla.
(Title of Officer)
My Commission expires Feb 16, 1939
(Seal of Officer)

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State of Florida
Levy County.

I, W. F. Anderson, of Levy County Florida do hereby certify that the records in this
office show that a marriage license was issued to John R. Willis and Alice L.
Anderson on the 23 day of May, A. D. 1922, and

The records further show that the above named parties were married on the 24th day
of May, A. D. 1922 and that the ceremony was performed by W. C. Norton, Minister of
the Gospel.

That the witnesses to said ceremony were A. P. Hardee and W. F. Norton.

Witness my hand and official seal this 6th day of July A. D. 1937.

The license is recorded in Book “3” at page 285 of the Public records of Levy
County, Florida.

W. F. Anderson
County Judge, Levy County, Florida.

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Georgia – Brooks County

Before me personally came James C. Coffee, who being duly sworn deposes and says
that he served several months during the year 1864 in the “Madison Home Guards”. 
Capt. J. L. Miller, 1st Lieutenant E. J. Vann and 2nd Charles Livingston were at
that time the Commissioned officers of said Company. 

That during the time that deponent was a member of said Company, W. H. Anderson was
also a member of said Company and served with deponent at Madison, Florida, guarding
“Yankee” prisoners.  In the fall of 1864 deponent was transferred to 5th Regiment,
Florida Infantry, at that time with the Army of Northern Virginia.

J. C. Coffee

Sworn and subscribed before me this Oct. 2nd 1908.

George D. Rayon Clk.
Supr. Court Brooks Co. Ga.

Page 039

Office of
W. H. Anderson
County Judge Levy County

Bronson, Fla., August 5, 1913

Mr. R. A. Gray, Secretary State Board Pensions,
Tallahassee, Fla.

Dear Sir: - In compliance with your letter of information, I herewith enclose my
application for Pension, made out, I believe, in accordance with terms of the new
Law.  And referring to proof, filed by me under the Act of 1897. Former Claim Number
7516.

If there is anything lacking please notify me.  Thanking you for your curteous (sic)
attention in the past, I am,

Very truly yours,

W. H. Anderson

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Senate Bill No. 401

An Act Relating to pensions and to provide that the widow of any person entitled to
pension by reason of service in and for the Confederate States during the war
between the States shall not be debarred from pension on account of remarriage.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:

Section 1.  That the widow of any person entitled to pension under the law of this
State by reason of service in or for the Confederate States during the war between
the States shall not be debarred from pension on account of remarriage.

Section 2.  All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed.

Section 3.  This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by
the Governor or becoming a law without such approval.

Approved by the Governor June 1, 1937.

Filed in Office Secretary of State June 2, 1937.







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