Madison County FlArchives Military Records.....KEEN, Richard 1897 Civilwar - Pension Capt. McDonald Co., 61st GA Regt. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 February 11, 2010, 2:38 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A03078: Surname: KEEN Given Names: Richard Service Unit: Georgia Reference: Wife’s Name: Martha Dixon Application County & Year: Madison Co 1897 Page 001 A03078 Page 002 Form No. 113 The H & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers, Jacksonville, Fla. 51223 Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} County of Madison} On this 2nd day of August, 1897, personally appeared before me, a County Judge in and for the said County and State aforesaid Mrs. Martha Keen, aged 66 years, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by act of the Legislature, approved June 8th, 1889, and amended June 2d, 1893, and June 15th, 1897, for unmarried widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors; I am the widow of Richard Keen who enlisted in Captain James McDonalds Company, C 61st Georgia Regiment Gordens Brigade, and who at………………..in the State of………………, [while in said service and in the line of duty of, on the] Enlisted 7th day of September, 1861 (If killed or died during the war, or since, state fully and clearly all the facts and date, and cause of death.) Mrs. Martha Keen on being further sworn says that her husband died at Richmon (sic) Virginia July 18th 1862. That I have been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida continuously since January 1st, 1880, and am now a citizen of Madison county; that I do not own property to the value of $1,500 in this or any other State, and am not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood; that I am not receiving a pension from the United States or any other State; and have not remarried since the death of said…………….. & that he never deserted the State, or Confederate service. Martha her X mark Keen Madison Postoffice Madison County, Florida Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of August, 1897. Jas. P. Martin County Judge We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased Richard Keen; that we served with him in the late war between the States, and that he received (or contracted) at the time and place claimed the wound (or disease) which resulted in his death, as claimed, & that he never deserted the State, or Confederate service. Henry P. his X mark McMullen John Sloan Lieutenant Sworn and subscribed to before me this 7 day of August 1897. G. W. Newton Clerk Supr Court Page 003 We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant Martha Keen, that she was the lawful wife of Richard Keen 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 $1,500 in this or any other State, and that she is not physically or otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood. D. S. Dixon R. J. Bevan Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of September A.D. 1897. Jas. P. Martin County Judge I certify that I read the above affidavits to the affiants and acquainted them with the contents before the same was signed; I further certify that I am in no way interested in this claim and that affiants are known to me, and are credible persons. Jas. P. Martin County Judge I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants “are persons of respectability and good reputation,” and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. Thos. Z. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court We do hereby certify that…………………………….Camp No. ……………..U.C.V. at ……………………..Fla., has carefully and fully investigated the above application for pension by……………………………and find that the facts alleged are correct in every particular, and therefore recommends that the pension be granted. …………………………………. Commander of the Camp. Attest: …………………………………. Adjutant 1372 Claim for Pension By Mrs. Martha Keen Widow Of Richard Keen Late Of Capt. James McDonalds Company 61 Georgia Regiment Filed In Executive Department Sept 8 1897 Approved May 15/00 ……………………….., 189…. ……………………………….. Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………….., 189…. The H. & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers, Jacksonville, Fla. Page 004 1372 Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Madison County} On this 8th day of February, 1900, personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Martha Keen, aged 69 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 Richard Keen, who enlisted Aug. 1st, 1861, in Captain McDonald Company, 61st Regiment of the State of Georgia, and who while in actual service and in the line of duty as such soldier, was on the…….day of July, 1863 (sic), at Gettysburg, in the State of Pennsylvania (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing date and cause of death.) the said Richard Keen was badly wounded and died in a few days from said wound. I do not know how he was wounded. I only received notice or word that he had gotten badly wounded in battle at above stated place, and in a few days later I was notified by one of his comrades that he was dead; that I was legally married to said soldier on the……day of May, 1858, at Colquitt Co., in the State of Georgia; that I have been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously since the 1862 [day of]; 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. Martha her X mark Keen P. O. Address Madison Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 23rd day of March, 1900. Thos. Z. Martin Clerk Circuit Court, Madison County. Transcriber’s Note: The above document is dated February 8th, 1900, but not sworn to and subscribed until March 23rd, 1900. Page 005 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased Richard Keen; that we served with him in Co. C of the 61st Regiment from the State of Georgia, 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. H. P. his X mark McMullen P. O. Address………………….. John Sloan Lieut. P. O. Address Moultrie Ga. Sworn and subscribed before me this 19 day of February, 1900. S. G. Gregory Ordinary We do solemnly swear that we personally knew and professionally treated the above ……………….., and are satisfied that the wound (or disease) set forth above as having been sustained in the service of the Confederate State, was the direct cause of his death on the……………day of…………………., 19…… …………………………M.D. Residence…………………… …………………………M.D. Residence…………………… Sworn and subscribed before me this……….day of…………………, 1……….. Dr. Sly was the Brigade surgeon, and no one of the 61st Regiment knows anything about what became of him, as he was never seen after the Gettysburg fight by any one of his Regiment. We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant Martha Keen & know that (sic) that she was the lawful wife of Richard Keen 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. R. J. Bevan D. S. Dixon Sworn and subscribed before me this 29th day of March, 1900. Thos. Z. Martin Clerk Ct Court I certify that the above affidavits of Martha Keen, R. J. Bevan & D. S. Dixon are genuine; that all of the said 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. Thos. Z. Martin Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Madison County, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Martha Keen 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. W. H. Deal, Jr., Chairman G. W. Sulley L. J. Partio N. M. McDonald W. B. William County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: Thos. Z. Martin Clerk Circuit Court REVISED STATUTES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provisions for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as shall be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 007 1372 Pensioner No. 663 Pay from Mar. 31/00 at rate of $60.00 per year. (New) $120 Claim For Pension By Martha Keen Widow Of Richard Keen Late Of Capt. McDonalds Company 61st Ga. Regiment Filed In Executive Department ……………………, 1……. Approved by the Board May 15/00 for pay from Mar. 31/00 At rate of $60.00 per year. D. Lang Secretary Filed In Comptroller’s Office May 18 1900 Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. 120 Page 008 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Madison} On this 2nd day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Ct Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Martha Keen, a resident of Madison, County of Madison, 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 Richard Keen who was enlisted under the name of Richard Keen on the 7th day of Sept., 1861, in Company “C” 61st Ga. Regiment of the State of Georgia and who was honorably discharged at died in service July 19, 1862, on account of…………………………………………………………………………………………. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said Richard Keen under the name of Martha Dixon in the County of Colquitt, State of Georgia on the 10th day of August, 1859, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 19th day of July, 1862, in the County of………………, State of Pa. That she is a resident of Madison County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the……..day of Feby 1862. Page 009 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 in Madison 114 acres $ 912.00 Personal property $ 800.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $ 100.00 Stocks $………. Bonds $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities $………. Total $1812.00 That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 663. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Madison County of Madison RFD #3 State of Florida. Martha her X mark Keen (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) T. Z. Martin (2) J. P. Taylor Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of August A. D. 1909; that 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. T. Z. Martin Clerk Ct Court (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Madison} We, the undersigned citizens of Madison County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Martha Keen, 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.) R. J. Bevan G. W. Bevan Sworn and subscribed before me this 2d day of August, 1909. T. Z. Martin Clerk Ct Ct Page 010 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Madison, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Martha Keen, 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 2nd day of Aug., A. D. 1909. (1) L. E. Moore, Chairman (2) J. P. Taylor (3) A. W. Campbell (4) J. E. Williams (5) Blakely McLeod, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: T. Z. Martin Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 011 Pension No. 3078 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 663 Application No. 13068 Pensioner No. 3221 Claim For Pension By Martha Keen Of Madison RFD #3 Postoffice Madison County Widow Of Richard Keen Of “C” Company 63 Ga. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 5 1909 Approved Sep 6 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 Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/madison/military/civilwar/pensions/keen63nmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/flfiles/ File size: 16.0 Kb