Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....BATEMAN, Malachi 1903 Civilwar - Pension Co. A 2nd Regt. FL Cav ************************************************ 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 May 17, 2009, 3:10 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A00414: Surname: BATEMAN Given Names: Malachi Service Unit: 2nd Regt Cav Reference: Wife’s Name: Emily Howard Application County & Year: Marion Co 1903 Page 001 A00414 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 4 day of Aug., A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Ct. Ct. in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Emily Bateman a resident of McIntosh, County of Marion, 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 M. Bateman who was enlisted under the name of M. Bateman on the 3rd day of May, 1862, in Company A, 2nd Fla. Cav. Regiment of the State of ……., and who was honorably discharged at Baldwin, 1865, on account of Close of war. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………... That she was lawfully married to the said M. Bateman under the name of Emily Howard in the County of Gadsden, State of Fla., on the 6 day of June, 1861, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, wich occurred on the 26 day of Feby, 1900, in the County of [Gadsden] Marion, State of Florida. That she is a resident of Marion County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the…..day of April 1851. 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 McIntosh, a lot and house $600.00 Personal property $……… Cattle, horses and other live stock $……… Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $600.00 That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 2732. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is McIntosh, County of Marion, State of Florida. Mrs. Emily Bateman (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) Wm. L. Colbert (2) M. E. Sumner Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 day of Aug., 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. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Ct. Ct. By M. E. Sumner D.C. (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 Mrs. Emily Bateman, 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.) Wm. L. Colbert J. P. Galloway Sworn and subscribed before me this 4 day of Aug., 1909. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk By M. E. Sumner D.C. 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 Mrs. Emily Bateman 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 3rd day of Aug., A. D. 1909. (1) (illegible signature), Chairman (2) M. M. Proctor (3) J. M. Mathews (4) N. A. Fort (5) W. J. Crosby, 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. Page 005 Pension No. 414 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 2732 Application No. 14864 Pensioner No. 3808 Claim For Pension By Mrs. Emily Bateman Of McIntosh Postoffice Marion County Widow Of ………………………. Of ………………………Company Filed In Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Sep 9 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 This pension increased to $150. per year on July 1st 1913 a/c husband enlisted in Florida. Page 006 Form No. 701 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this……..day of………….., 190…, personally appeared before me, a………….in and for said county and State, Mrs. Emily Bateman, aged 63 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 6, 1903, for indigent widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors: That she is the lawful widow of Malachi Bateman who enlisted 3rd day of May 1862 in Captain Thigpen’s Company, A 2nd Fla. Cav. Regiment of the State of Florida and who was on the…..day of May, 1865, at Baldwin in the State of………..killed in battle or honorably discharged from said service, and died on the 26 day of Feby., 1900, at his home in Marion County. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… that she was legally married to said soldier prior to the first day of January, 1885, at Quincy in the State of Florida; that she has been a bona-fide resident of the State of Florida continuously, since the first day of January, A. D. 1890; that she does not own property, real and personal, to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and is not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; and that she has not purposely disposed of any property for the purpose of availing herself of the provisions of this act. Mrs. Emily Bateman P. O. Address McIntosh Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th day of September, 1903. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County Page 007 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased M. Bateman, that we served with him in Capt. Thigpen’s Co. “A” of the 2nd Fla. Cav. [Regiment] from the State of Florida, and know of our own knowledge that he never deserted the service of his State, or of the Confederate States. T. H. Jackson P. O. Address Rockbluff Fla J. A. Summers P. O. Address Bristol Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 28th day of August, 1903. S. I. Revell Clerk Circuit Court Liberty County We do solemnly swear that we personally knew………………..and are satisfied that he performed the service set forth on foregoing page; that he was a true and faithful soldier in Confederate service and that he never deserted the same. ………………………………….. Citizen of…………….County …………………………………. Citizen of…………….County Sworn and subscribed before me this……….day of………….., 190…… ………………………………. ………………………………. State of Florida} County of…….} Personally appeared before me a…………………in and for said county,………….who being duly sworn says that he is Adjutant of Camp No…………………of United Confederate Veterans at…………….in county of……………and that……………..was at the time of his death a member of good standing of said Camp. Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………..day of…………….A. D. 19….. Note – Fill out the one of the above affidavits most suitable to applicant’s condition. We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant Mrs. Emily Bateman, that she was the lawful wife of Malachi Bateman 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 $800 in this or any other State, and that she is not possessed of a sufficient income from any source, and has constantly resided in Florida since January 1st, 1890. J. F. Barron Jno. R. Hester Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of Sept., 1903. F. B. Hester Notary Public 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 said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Marion county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Mrs. Emily Bateman and are satisfied that the facts and conditions therein stated and alleged are true and correct and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 6th, 1903. H. W. Long, Chairman Jno. L. Edwards F. S. Lucius ……………………….. ……………………….., County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk 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 009 Received Sep 5 1903 Clerk Circuit Court And County Auditor 5607 2732 2732 Claim For Pension By Mrs. Emily Bateman 120 Of Marion County Widow Of M. Bateman Of Thigpen’s Company “A” 2nd Fla. Calv. Regiment Filed In Executive Department Sept. 20, 1903 Approved Dec. 28th, 1903 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………., 190…… 120.00 Pay from Sept. 20th, 1903 at rate of $96.00 per annum. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/baterman611gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 11.8 Kb