Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....AGNEW, ENOCH WALTER 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. K, 1st Regt. FL 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 Nascar3Fan@aol.com March 29, 2007, 1:00 pm PENSION APPLICATION A07116 FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A07116: Surname: AGNEW Given Names: Enoch Walter Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 A7116 Page 002 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909 (Form A) State of Florida County of Marion On this 3rd day of August, A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid, ENOCH WALTER AGNEW who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 64 years of age, having been born on the 14 day of March, 1845, in the county of Abeville, in the State of South Caroline. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Marion, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 15 day of September, 1857. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Ocala, under the name of Enoch W. Agnew on the 17 day of May 1865, in Company K, Regiment 1st Reserves, of the State of Florida in the service of the Confederate States (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 Madison, in the State of Florida, on the 17 day of May, 1865, on account of ending of war. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.)…………………(Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange, or parole.) Payroled (sic) 17 day of May 1865. That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the service of the Confederate States in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States 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 Madison, Fla. Page 002 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 dollar. 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………$------ Cattle, horses and other live stock……$----- Personal property……$----- Stocks……$----- Bonds……$----- Mortgages, notes and other securities……$----- Total……$----- That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 4708, at the rate of $100.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) That my post office address is Ocala, County of Marion, State of Florida. ENOCH WALTER AGNEW (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: W. E. McGahagin Alexander Holly Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, 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. W. E. McGahagin, Sr. Notary Public at Large For State of Fla Page 003 (Form B.) State of Florida County of Marion We, the undersigned citizens of Marion County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know ENOCH W. AGNEW 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.) Alexander Holly Thos. E. Pasteur Sworn and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of August, 1909 W. E. McGahagin, Sr. Notary Public at large For State of Fla Physician’s Affidavit Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Marion, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of ENOCH W. AGNEW 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 3rd day of August, A.D. 1909. Grover Kay, Chairman J. M. Mathews W. J. Crosby M. M. Proctor N. A. Fort County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Circuit Court Note—All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Pension No. 7116 Application No. 14791 Pensioner No. 345 Claim For Pension ENOCH WALTER AGNEW Of Ocala Post Office Marion County Late of K Company 1st Fla Regiment Filed in Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Aug 21 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $100 per annum ……………………………Secretary of Board Filed in Comptroller’s Office $120.00 Page 005 Application For Pension Under Laws of Florida (Form A.) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, E. W. Agnew, 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 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.) Is 62 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 14th day of August A. D. 1907. Enoch W. Agnew Witness: H. D. Palmer S. T. Sistrunk Page 006 (Form B.) State of Florida Marion County On this 14th day of August A. D. 1907, before me S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came E. W. Agnew, 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? Enoch W. Agnew, Ocala, Fla 2. In what State and County were you born and when? S. C. Abbivil (sic) Dist in Apr 1845. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? Since 1856. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? 1864 Ocala, Fla Co “K” 1st Fla Infantry 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. J. L. McGahagin. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. J. L. McGahagin 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. J. J. Dickerson 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. Blank 9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. Blank 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. Blank 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 Page 007 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. NONE Enoch W. Agnew, Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 day of August A.D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. D. Palmer DC (Form C.) Affidavit to Be Made by Commissioned Officer. Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. (Form D.) State of Florida County of Marion Before me personally came F. E. Caldwell and Alex Holly, 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 Florida, and that he was a soldier of 1st Fla Infantry regiment in the service of the Page 008 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said E. W. Agnew was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with E. W. Agnew, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said E. W. Agnew rendered the service as a solider 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 answer to make to the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Mr. Holly=Lakeland, Fla. Mr. Caldwell-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 E. W. Agnew, Ocala, Fla. Have known him over 40 yrs. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Co. “K” 1st Fla Infantry 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 your organization surrendered? Madison Fla 6. Was the applicant present? Yes 7. If not where was he? And why was he not present? Blank 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? Close of war 9. What is the nature of character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? None Page 009 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? 11. Nothing Physical condition good. F. E. Caldwell Alexander Holly, Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 day of August A.D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clk By H. D. Palmer, D.C. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of Florida County of Marion Before me personally came E. T. Williams, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is Adjutant of Camp Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of Marion in the State of Florida. That he knows E. W. Agnew, the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, that the said applicant was a solider in the service of the Confederate State during the war between the States, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant. E. T. Williams Adjutant Camp Marion #56 United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 day of September, A. D. 1907 S. T. Sistrunk, Clk Circuit Court By H. B. Foy, Jr., D.C. Page 010 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. 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 E. W. Agnew 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 3rd day of September, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Circuit Court Page 011 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Marion County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 3rd day of September, 1907, the fore going application of …………… 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. Jno. L. Edwards S. R. Pyles J. M. Mathews C. W. Turner N. A. Fort, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk, 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 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”. Either one will suffice. Page 012 Pensioner #4708 Claim For Pension By E. W. Agnew Of Ocala Late Of “K” Company 1st Fla Infantry Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 9 1907 Approved November 22, 1907 With pay from September 9, 1907 At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office November 22, 1907 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/agnew15gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 15.3 Kb