Levy County FlArchives Military Records.....ROBERTS, Allen 1901 Civilwar - Pension ************************************************ 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 SeeLink@Comments July 9, 2007, 6:22 pm Pension Application A00047 FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES Surname: ROBERTS Given Names: Allen Service Unit: 9th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Lucina (sic) Morgan Application County & Year: Levy Co 1901 Page 001 A00047 Page 002 WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909 (FORM A.) STATE OF FLORIDA} County of Levy } On this 24 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, Lucinda Roberts, a resident of Morriston, 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 5885, Laws of Florida, approved June 7, 1909. That she is the widow of Allen Roberts who was enlisted under the name of Allen Roberts on the May day of …………., 1862, in Company 9 Fla Regiment of the State of ……………. and who was honorably discharged at Captured at Petersburg, VA, 1865, on account of and was discharged April 1865. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served……………………………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said Allen Roberts under the name of Lucinda Morgan in the County of Levy, State of Fla. on the 2 day of June, 1859, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 13 day of June, 1900, in the County of Levy, State of Fla. That she is a resident of Morriston Levy County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the her day of Birth. Page 003 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 Morriston, Fla. …………………………………………. $125.00 Personal property ……Cattle…………………………………………………… $ 50.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock ……………………………………………… $ …….. Stocks …………………………………………………………………………… $ …….. Bonds ……………………………………………………………………………. $ …….. Mortgages, notes and other securities …………………………………………… $ …….. Total …………………………….. $175.00 That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 794. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Morriston, County of Levy, State of Florida. Lucinda Roberts (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) H. H. King (2) J. S. McDonell Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th 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. S. Pedrick Notary Public, State at large Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission Expires Feb. 6, 1913 (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 Lucinda Roberts, 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.) H. H. King J. S. McDonell Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th day of July, 1909. J. S. Pedrick, np Notary Public, State of Florida Page 004 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 Lucinda Roberts 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 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) L. 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. Page 005 Pension No. Act of 1913…..47…… Former Claim No. 794 Application No. 12566 Pensioner No. 3103 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Lucinda Roberts Of Morriston Postoffice Levy County WIDOW OF Allen Roberts Of ………………… Company 9 Fla. Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Aug 4 1909 APPROVED Sep 3 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $……. per annum …………………………………. Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE ………………………….., 19….. Capital Pub. Co. State Printer Tallahassee, Florida This pensioner was increased to $150 per year on July 1st 1913 a/c husband enlisted in Florida. Page 006 WIDOW’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION. STATE OF FLORIDA} Levy County } On this 26th day of Sept., 1900, personally appeared before me a Clerk of Circuit in and for said county and State, Lucinda Robberts (sic), aged 60 years, who, being by me duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by act of the Legislature, approved June 2, 1899, for indigent widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors: I am the lawful widow of Allen Robberts (sic), who enlisted May or June, 1862, in Captain John C. Chambers Company, “A” 9th Regiment of the State of Florida, and who, while in actual service and in the line of duty as such Picket duty, was on the ----- day of -------, 1864, at Appomattox River, near Petersburgh, in the State of Virginia (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing date and cause of death.) He was wounded in shoulder which resulted in Lung troubles in old age Date of death June 13, 1900. He being disabled from manual labor Seven Years and was confined to his bed three months before death………………………………………… that I was legally married to said soldier on the 2nd day of June, 1859, at Levyville, Levy Co., in the State of Florida; that I have been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously since the 5th day of Apr. 1840; that I do not own property, real and personal, to the value of $600 in this or any other State, and am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn a livelihood, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; that I have no children or other relation able so to do and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I have not purposely disposed of my property for the purpose of availing myself of the provisions of this act. Lucinda Roberts P. O. Address Montbrook Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of September, 1900. Albert P. Hardee Clerk Circuit Court, Levy County. Page 007 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased Allen Robberts (sic); that we served with him in John C. Chambers Co. A of the 9th Regiment from the State of Florida, and know of our own knowledge that he received (contracted) at the time and place claimed, the wound (or disease) which resulted in his death, and that he never deserted the service of the State, or of the Confederate States. John W. Chesser P. O. Address Morriston, Florida ………………………………… P. O. Address ………………… Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of Nov. A. D. 1900. Albert P. Hardee Clerk Ct. Ct. Levy Co. Fla. We do solemnly swear that we personally knew and professionally treated the said above Allen Roberts and are satisfied that the would (or disease) set forth above as having been sustained in the service of the Confederate States, was the direct cause of his death on the June 13 day of June 1900. S. H. Blitch, M.D. Residence Blitchton, Fla. O. B. Lewis, M.D. Residence Morriston, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 11th day of October A.D. 1900. John R. Curry Notary Public For State at large We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant Lucinda Robberts (sic), that she was the lawful wife of Allen Robberts (sic), now deceased, that she has never remarried since his death, that she is a person of “respectability and good reputation,” that she does not own property to the value of $600 in this or any other State, and that she is not physically or otherwise enabled to earn a livelihood, and has constantly resided in Florida, since January 1st, 1880. Newton A. Blitch William H. Anderson Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of Sept. 1900. Albert P. Hardee Clerk Ct. Ct. Levy Co. Fla. Page 008 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 such affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. A. P. Hardee Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Levy county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Mrs. Lucinda Roberts, and are satisfied that the facts and conditions stated therein are true and correct, and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 2, 1899. E. C. Price, Chairman J. C. Wimer C. E. Jones E. Walker J. B. (surname is illegible), County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: A. P. Hardee 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 by execution, 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 009 2375 794 $120 Pay from Apl 1 1901 At $5.00 per month CLAIM FOR PENSION BY Lucinda Roberts WIDOW OF Allen Roberts LATE OF John C. Chambers Company “A” Ninth Reg of Fla Regiment FILED IN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT March 7th, 1901 APPROVED May 13, 1901 C. H. Dickinson Sec. of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE May 13, 1901 Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. Entered p. 794 EGC Page 010 STATE BOARD OF PENSIONS: Governor Comptroller Treasurer No. 12566 DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS, STATE OF FLORIDA Tallahassee, Sept. 4-09 Hon. F. C. Ainsworth, The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Allen Roberts who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to have been a member of Company A, 9th Florida Regiment Infantry, Confederate States Army, and to have been ………………. Please furnish me with the record of this soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. (surname is illegible) Comptroller. Page 011 ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE 1564526 Sep 9 1909 WAR DEPARTMENT Address: The Adjutant General 12566 War Department, Washington, D. C. Allen Roberts 1564526 WAR DEPARTMENT, The Adjutant General’s Office Washington. Sept. 10, 1909. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, 47 Tallahassee. The records show that Allen Roberts, private, Company A, 9th Florida Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted April 5, 1862. Other records show him among prisoners paroled at Burkesville Junction, Virginia, April 14, 15, 16 and 17, 1865. F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (A.G.O.72-1) Page 012 State of Florida. Marion County. I do solemnly swear, that I personally knew the said deceased Allen Roberts, that I served with him in John C. Chambers company, A. Ninth regiment, from the State of Florida and know of my own knowledge that he recei (sic) received (contracted) at the time and place claimed, the wound (or disease) which resulted in his death, and that he never deserted the service of the State, or of the Confederate States. William H. Hadsock P. O. Address Romeo Sworn and subscribed before me this 17 day of Jan 1901. J. W. Person, J.P. Page 013 State of Florida } County of Marion} I, S. T. SISTRUNK, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County, do hereby certify: That J. W. Person, Esq., whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized under the laws of Florida to take the same. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Ocala, Fla., this 11th day of Febry, 1901. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk. Circuit Court D.C. Additional Comments: Email Registry: http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/levy/military/civilwar/pensions/roberts44gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 14.6 Kb