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Pension Application A04693
FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES

Surname:  WESTBROOK	
Given names:  Talmon H. 
Service Unit:  Georgia
Reference: 
Wife’s name:  Mary Moore
Application County & Year: Levy Co 1921

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A4693

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WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM
UNDER THE ACT OF 1917

FORM A.

State of Florida ]
County of Levy]

On this 23rd day of Feb., A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and 21, personally
appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid
Mary Westbrook a resident of Williston 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 7259, Laws of Florida, approved June 7,
1917.

That she is the lawful widow of Talmon H. Westbrook who enlisted under the name of
Talmon H. Westbrook—date of enlistment shown on the claim for pension under the Act
of 1905, now on file in Comptroller’s office, in Company B, 38th Inf. Regiment of
the State of Ga., and who was honorably discharged at ……………………….., 186…., on account
of close of the war (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.)

That he also served ………………………(State here if husband drew a pension, and when.) 
Husband never applied for pension.

That she was lawfully married to the said Talmon H. Westbrook under the name of Mary
Moore in the County of Levy, State of Fla. on the 1st day of Jan. 1917, and that she
was not divorced from him before nor has she remarried since his death, which
occurred on the 24th day of Jan., 1920, in the County of Levy, State of Fla., except
as hereinafter stated.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

That she is a resident of Levy County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the
State of Florida since the birth day of …………………………………………………….

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That she was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under
Certificate No. None.  That she is not a pensioner of any other State.

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

Mary Westbrook
(Signature of Claimant.)

Attest:

(1)  Davis Moon
(2)  Minnie Moon

Sworn and subscribed before me this 23rd day of Feb., A. D. 1921.  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.

Davis Moon
Justice of the Peace

(a)

State of Fla
County of Levy

NOTE:  The remainder of this form has been left blank.

(b)

State of Fla.
County of Levy

Before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid,
personally appeared ……….. and ………, who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says each for himself that he was present at the marriage of Mary Westbrook and
Talmon H. Westbrook which occurred at Williston, Fla on the 1st day of Jan., A. D.
1917, in the County of Levy, State of Fla., and that the ceremony was performed by
……………………

E. R. Ross (L.S.)
A. L. Griffin (L.S.)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of March, A. D. 1921.

Davis Moon
Justice of Peace, 7th Dist. Levy Co. Fla.

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(c)

State of Fla.
County of Levy

Before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid,
personally appeared ……… and …………….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 Talmon H. Westbrook, which occurred at Williston, County of Levy, State of Fla.,
on the 24 day of Jan, A. D. 1920.

E. R. Ross (L.S.)
A. L. Griffin (L.S.)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of March, A. D. 1921.

Davis Moon
Justice of Peace

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 Mary Westbrook 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 representation made in the petition and affidavits are
true, and that a pension should be granted the applicant.

Witness our hands this 8th day of March, A. D. 1921.

(1)  W. R. Hodges, Chairman
(2)  J. P. Kimble
(3)  W. S. Yearty
(4)  C. W. McElroy
(5)  F. L. Williams, County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

L. W. Drummond, Clerk Circuit Court

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

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

Applicant may attach certified 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.

Soldiers and Widows of Soldiers who mustered into regular service of the Confederate
States Army and members of the State Troops and Home Guards of Florida, upon proper
proof, are entitled to a pension under Act of June, 1917.  State Troops, Reserves
and Home Guards of other States are not entitled to a pension under said Act.

APPLICANT MUST GIVE PERMANENT ADDRESS.

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Former Claim No. ………………….
Application No. 21811
Pensioner No. 4693
CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
Mrs. Mary Westbrook
Of
Williston Postoffice
Levy County
WIDOW OF
Falmon (sic) H. Westbrook
Of
“B” Company
38th Ga. 9th Inf. CSA Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Feb. 17, 1921
APPROVED AND FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
May 10, 1921
With pay from Feb. 17, 1921
At the rate of $240.00 per annum
Sinclair Wells
Secretary of Board
T. J. Appleyard, Printer, Tallahassee, Florida

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WIDOW’S PENSION
APPLICATION TO BE SIGNED BY WIDOW

(FORM A)

I, Mrs. Mary Westbrook, 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 Florida, on the following grounds:

I am the widow of Talmon H. Westbrook, deceased who departed this life on the 24th
day of January, A. D. 1920, in the county of Levy, in the State of Florida.  I was
married to him on the 1st day of January, A. D. 1917, in the county of Levy, in the
State of Florida.  I have not remarried since the death of my said husband, Talmon
H. Westbrook.

My husband, the said Talmon H. Westbrook enlisted and served in the (Military or
Naval) military service of the State of Georgia during the war between the States of
the United States, and he did not desert the Confederate or State service.

I have been a resident of the State of Florida for ten consecutive years prior to
the date of this application, and that I am not receiving a pension from any other
State.

…………………..Applicant
…………………..Post Office

State of Florida ]
County of Levy]

Before me, Davis Moon, Justice of the Peace, District No. Seven, for said County and
State, personally came Mrs. Mary Westbrook who, being by me duly sworn, deposes and
says that she is the applicant named in the foregoing petition, and that the
statements therein made are true.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, DM this 24th day of December, A. D. 1920.

Davis Moon
Justice of the Peace, Dist. #7, Levy Co. Fla.

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QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY APPLICANT

(FORM B)

State of Florida]
Levy County    ]

On this 24th day of December, A. D. 1920 before me Davis Moon, Justice of Peace, 7th
District in and for said County and State, personally came Mary Westbrook, who being
by me first duly sworn, deposes and says that the answers written herein to the
following questions, numbered from 1 to 12 inclusive, are true:

 1.  What is your name, and where and when were you born?  Mary Westbrook, born at
Heidtville, Marion
      County, Fla.

 2.  Are you the widow of Talmon H. Westbrook?   Yes

3.  When and where were you married to Talmon H. Westbrook?  On Jan. 1st, 1917
 
 4.   When and where did he die?  At Williston, Fla., on Jan. 24th, 1920.

 5.  Have you remarried since the death of your husband?   No

 6.  When and in what company or organization did your husband enlist during the war
between the States?
      Co. B – 38th Ga. Infantry C.S.A. on Oct. 6, 1861 for 3 years.

 7.  Did he desert that service?   No

 8.  Of what State and county are you a resident?  Levy County, Fla.

 9.  How long have you resided in this State?  59 yrs.   

10. From what date have you continuously resided in this State?  1861

11. Have you lived in any other State than Florida?   No

12. If you answer yes, give name of the State or States and when you resided there. 
 ……………………

Mary Westbrook, Applicant

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of December, A. D. 1920

Davis Moon

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QUESTIONS FOR WITNESSES

(FORM C)

State of Florida ]
County of Levy]

Before me ……………………, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State,
personally came A. L. Griffin and E. R. Ross who appeared as witnesses in support of
the application of Mrs. Mary Westbrook for an annuity under the laws of the State of
Florida providing for annuities for widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and
sailors of the State of Florida, and said witnesses, after being duly sworn true
answers to make to the following questions, each for himself deposes and says:

1.	What is your name and where do you reside?  A. L. Griffin, Williston, Fla., E. R.
Ross, Williston, Fla.
Levy Co.

2.	How long have you known the applicant?  Four years

3.    Where does she reside and how long has she been a resident of this State? 
Resides at Williston, Fla.
       has been a resident 59 years

4.    Were you acquainted with her husband?   Yes

5.	Where and to whom was she married?  Williston, Fla., to Talmon H. Westbrook.

6.	Is he dead?  If so, when and where did he die?  Yes, on Jan. 24th, 1920 at
Williston, Fla.

7.	Was he a soldier or sailor in the State or Confederate service during the war
between the States?  Yes

8.	When did he enlist, and in what organization? ………………………………………………

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9.	Where was he discharged, and for what cause? …………………………………………

10.	Where and in what campaigns did he perform regular military duty? …………………………….

11.	Were either or both of you members of the same Company or Regiment with him? 
…………………..

12.	Did he desert the Confederate or State service? ……………………………………………….

13.	Were either of you with the command when it surrendered? …………………………………….

14.	Was ……………………………., the husband of the applicant, present when the command
surrendered? ………………………………………………………………………………

15.	If not, where was he? ……………………………………………………………………..

16.	When did he leave his command? ………………………………………………………..

17.	Have you any personal or financial interest in the granting of this annuity to
the applicant?   No

A. L. Griffin
E. R. Ross

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Fifth day of February, A. D. 1921.

Davis Moon
Justice of the Peace

(The above questions must be answered by each witness, and the answers must so
state.)

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(FORM D)

Note:  This form has been left blank in its entirety.


(FORM E)

We, the undersigned members of the Board of County Commissioners in and for Levy
County, Florida, do hereby certify that at a meeting of the said Board of County
Commissioners, held on the 8th day of February, A. D. 1921, the foregoing
application for an annuity in behalf of Mrs. Mary Westbrook was presented to the
said Board and the same was thereupon duly investigated.

We do further certify that in our opinion the said application is just, and should
be granted.

W. R. Hodges, Chairman
J. P. Kimble
C. W. McElroy
W. S. Yearty
…………………County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners—Attest:

L. W. Drummond
Clerk Circuit Court

NOTE
Forms “A” and “B” to be filled by Applicant; “C” by at least two witnesses; “D” by
Clerk Circuit Court; “E” by County Commissioners.

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21811
CLAIM FOR PENSION
By
Mary Westbrook
Of
Williston, Fla.
Widow of
Talmon H. Westbrook
Of
“B” Company
38th Ga. Inf. C.S.A. Regiment
FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT
Feb. 17th, 1921
APPROVED
………………….. 19….
With pay from ……….. 19…
At the rate of $……..
Per Annum
………………………….
Secretary of Board
FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
…………………….. 19…..
Capital Publishing Co.   Tallahassee, Florida
State Printer

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(FORM F)

AFFIDAVIT TO BE MADE BY COMRADE.


State of Georgia]
County of Tift   ]

Before me, a Notary Public & Ex. J.P. in and for the State and County aforesaid,
personally came Reuben T. Westbrook, of Orange, County of Cherokee, State of Ga.,
who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical person who
enlisted at Savannah, in the State of Ga., on the 21st day of Feb. 1862, in Company
B, Regiment of the State of Ga. 38th, which organization was regularly mustered into
the service of the Confederate States of America; that he knows of his own personal
knowledge that T. H. Westbrook enlisted in Company B Regiment of the State of Ga.
38th at near Atlanta, in the State of Ga. in the fall or autumn 1861; that he served
faithfully in said organization until the close of the war when he was HONORABLY
DISCHARGED on account of the close of the war, at Ellmira (sic), N. Y. in the State
of N. Y., and did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the oath of
allegiance to the United States before the close of the war.

(Here state whether the soldier was transferred to another organization, or not, and
if captured or imprisoned, state when and where.)

Not transferred.  Captured at Spotsylvania Court House on 12th of May 1864, and
imprisoned.

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with T. H. Westbrook
in Company B, Regiment 38 of the State of Ga., and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED from
Point Lookout, in the State of Md., on the 18th day of March, 1865, by reason of
Lee’s surrender, and I did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the
oath of allegiance to the United States before the close of the war.

R. T. Westbrook
Late of Company B, 38 Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of Feb, 1914, and I hereby certify that
the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and that
I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the pension claim sought to be
established by this declaration.

W. C. Mitchum
N.P. & Ex. J.P. Tift Co., Ga.

Capt. McClustey was our Captain
J. J. Maddox was our 1st Lieut.
Polk Dinsmore was a private in
Co. B. 38 Ga. and now resides at
Tifton, Ga.
Crilp (sic) Bates, Alphretta (sic), Ga.
Wm. Hunter,    “         , Ga
Also privates in Co. B. 38 Ga.

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Oklawaha, Fla – June 9, 1920.

Adjutant Gen. Office Confederate Archives
Washington, D. C.

Sir,

Will you please send me the war record of Talmond (sic) H. Westbrook who went out in
a Georgia Regt. and was captured and imprisoned in Fort Deleware (sic).

Yours Very Respectfully,

W. E. McGahagin

Received A.G.O. Jun 11 1920

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WAR DEPARTMENT

The Adjutant General’s Office

Washington.  June 14, 1920

Respectfully returned to

Mr. W. E. McGahagin
Oklawaha, Fla.

With the information that
Talmon H. Westbrook, Pvt. Co. B 38th Ga. Inf. CSA enlisted Oct 6, 1861 for 3 years
or war.
Muster Roll of Co. for Apr. 30 to Aug 31, 1864, dated Nov 4, 1864 last in file shows
him absent, prisoner of war, captured May 12, 1864.  Union Prisoner of war records
show that he was captured May 12, 1864, at Mine Run, Va.  Took the Oath of
allegiance to the US at Fort Delaware, Del., May --, 1865, and released May 10/65.

P. C. Harris
The Adjutant General

Form No. 160-2—A.G.O.
Ed: Feb 28-20—15,000

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That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in
this or any other State.

That I do 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, exclusive of my home and land upon which
said home stands.

Real estate, located at Williston, Fla.                    $200.00
Real estate, located at Ocala, Fla.                        $300.00
Personal property                                          $100.00
Cattle, horses and other live stock                        $None
Stocks                                                     $None
Bonds                                                      $None
Mortgages, notes and other securities                      $100.00
                    Total                                  $700.00

Mary Westbrook

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of Feb. 1921.

Davis Moon
Justice of the Peace, Dist. #7, Levy Co., Fla



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