Levy County FlArchives Military Records.....ARMSTRONG, D. M. 1907 Civilwar - Pension 7th 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 SeeEmail@Comments.com December 8, 2007, 8:27 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A05842: Surname: ARMSTRONG Given Names: D.M. Service Unit: 7th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Levy Co 1907 Page 001 A5842 Page 002 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Levy} On this 19th 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, D. M. Armstrong who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 70 years of age, having been born on the 15th day of December, 1839, in the county of Fairfield, in the State of South Carolina. 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 March 1861. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Ocala, under the name of D. M. Armstrong, on the __ day of May 1862, in Company “H”, Regiment 7th 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 States Army and who was honorably discharged at Greensboro, in the State of North Carolina, on the 29 day of April, 1865, on account of War Closed. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) None (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) No Capture. Paroled when mustered out of service at Greensboro, N. C. That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate States Army in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the 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 at Greensboro under Joseph E. Johnson. Page 003 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 D. M. Armstrong 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 pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 2 day of Aug., A. D. 1909. (1) J. P. Reddick, Chairman (2) J. D. Hiers (3) F. E. Wadley (4) J. M. Chesser (5) D. W. Blitch, 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. Pension No. 5842 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 4997 Application No. 12586 Pensioner No. 213 CLAIM FOR PENSION By D. M. Armstrong Of Montbrook Postoffice Levy County Late Of “H” Company 7th Fla Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Aug 4 1909 APPROVED Aug 21 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum .................................... Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE ............................. 19..... Capital Pub. Co. State Printer Tallahassee, Florida 120 Page 004 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 of 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 Near Montbrook Levy County................. $500.00 “ “ Near Fellowship Marion County.................... $350.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock................................ $375.00 Personal property.................................................. $ 25.00 Stocks....................................................None..... $......... Bonds.....................................................None..... $......... Mortgages, notes and other securities................None.......... $......... Total.............................. $1250.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 4997, at the rate of $100.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Disabled from work about half the time because of asthma. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) None That my postoffice address is Montbrook, County of Levy, State of Florida. D. M. Armstrong (Claimant must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) H. McN. Wade (2) J. S. Blitch Sworn and subscribed before me, this 19th 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. Frank E. Crawford Notary Public, State of Florida My commission expires June 8, 1912 Page 005 (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 D. M. Armstrong, 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.) G. I. Randall J. B. George Sworn and subscribed before me, this 19 day of July, 1909. Frank E. Crawford Notary Public, State of Florida My commission expires June 8, 1912 (Form C.) PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT State of Florida} County of Levy} Before me personally came B. L. Whitten, 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 D. M. Armstrong, 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. Please avoid technical terms.) No Wounds That applicant is a sufferer from asthma from which cause he is incapacitated for labor except labor of very light form and that he is practically unfit for work of any character about half the time. 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.) B. Leland Whitten Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of July, A. D. 1909. Frank E. Crawford Notary Public, State of Florida My commission expires June 8, 1912 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 006 APPLICATION FOR PENSION UNDER LAWS OF FLORIDA (Form A) For Use of Applicant for Pension I, D. M. Armstrong, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions, for a pension to be granted to me under the act of 1907, Chapter 5600 of the Laws of the State of Florida, upon the following grounds: I enlisted and served in the (Naval or Military) Military service of (State whether Confederate States or this State) 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 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 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 whether he is over 60 years of age and is by reason of age incapable of providing a living for himself.) This claim is made on account of being over 60 years old. 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 25th day of June, A. D. 1907. D. M. Armstrong Witness: S. T. Sistrunk H. D. Palmer Page 007 Dec 21 1907 8036 Applicant 4997 CLAIM FOR PENSION By 4997 D. M. Armstrong Of Levy County 100 Late of Echillinger’s Company “H” 7th Florida Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Jul 4 1907 APPROVED Dec 21 1907 With pay from July 4 1907 At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE .......................... 19... Page 008 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 25th day of June, A. D. 1907, before me S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came D. M. Armstrong, who being by me first duly sworn deposes and says, that the statements made in the foregoing application for a pension in his own behalf are true: This deponent further says, that the answers written herein to the following questions, numbered from 1 to 12 inclusive are true: 1. What is your full name, and where do you reside? D. M. Armstrong. In Levy County, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Gaston County, N. C. In December 1841. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? Since 1861. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? March 1862, Ocala, Fla. Co. H 7th Reg Fla Vols. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. Echillenger. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. John H. Counts. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. M. S. Perry at time of enlistment. Robt Bullock at time of discharge. 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment, and place of service. No. 9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. With Johnson’s Army when it surrendered at Greensboro, N. C. 10. If you list an eye or limb during your service in the war, state when and where and in what engagement you sustained such injury. None 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. None to disable me – but wounded 3 times. Page 009 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. The effects are slight. D. M. Armstrong, Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 25th day of June, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County (Form C.) Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioned Officer Note: This form has been left blank. (Form D.) State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came J. T. Phillips and W. C. Jeffords, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Marion, in the State of Floriad (sic), and that he was a soldier of 7th Fla regiment in the service of the Page 010 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said D. M. Armstrong was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with D. M. Armstrong, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said D. M. Armstrong rendered the service as soldier or sailor for the Confederate States during the war between the States as set forth in the foregoing petition for a pension. That he did not desert the Confederate army, and that the disability claimed by him to exist, does in fact exist and prevents him from earning a livelihood for himself, and these deponents being further sworn true answers to make to the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Ocala, Fla. 2. Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension, if so, what is his name? Where does he reside? And how long has he resided in this State? Yes – he resides in Levy County, Fla. since 1861. 3. To what military organization die the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Co. H 7th Fla. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes. 5. Where were you when the organization surrendered? Greensborough, N. C. 6. Was the applicant present? Yes. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? He was present. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? At the end of the war. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? He was pretty badly wounded. Page 011 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Farmer – not able to do hard work. 1. W. C. Jeffords 2. J. T. Phillips Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of June, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans. Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 012 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came S. H. Blitch M. D., 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 D. M. Armstrong, 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). That he has chronic bronchitis and as a result of the above malady he is an intolerable sufferer from asthma. This deponent further says that the said D. M. Armstrong is permanently disabled by reason 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.”) S. H. Blitch Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of June, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk 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 D. M. Armstrong 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 Marion County, this 25 day of June, A. D., 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Page 013 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 1st day of July, 1907, the foregoing application of D. M. Armstrong for a 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 1st day of July, A. D. 1907. 1. J. D. Hiers 2. S. E. Worthington 3. J. P. Reddick 4. J. E. Markham 5. J. B. Lutterloh County Commissioners By the 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: “You do solemnly swear that you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall give shall 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 Commissioner Officer; “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 them must be filled out. Either one will suffice. Additional Comments: Contributor's Email: http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/00022/0005485.html File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/levy/military/civilwar/pensions/armstron103gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 18.0 Kb