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FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES

PENSION APPLICATION A10834:

Surname:  BECK

Given Names:  Robert

Service Unit:  1st Regt Cav

Reference:

Wife’s Name:

Application County & Year:  Marion Co 1899


Page 001

A10834


Page 002

Soldier’s Pension Claim
Under The Act Of 1909

(Form A.)

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

On this 28 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared
before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid, Robert
D. Beck, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 74 years of age,
having been born on the 8 day of February 1835 in the county of Houston, in the
State of Georgia.  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…..day of
since, 1854.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Bronson, under the name of Robert D.
Beck, on the 20 day of December, 1861, in Company I 1st Regiment (illegible word) of
the State of Florida, in the service of the (Here state whether the service claimed
was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) Confederate States
and who was honorably discharged at Near Bentonville, in the State of N. C., on
the…………day of April, 1865, on account of End of the war.

(Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………

(Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the
Confederate States in the year 186…., 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 Bentonville in N. C.


Page 003

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 dollars.

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……………..None…………………..		$……….
Cattle, horses and other live stock…None………………….	$……….
Personal property……………………….None……………..		        $……….
Stocks…………………………………..None……………..		        $……….
Bonds…………………………………..None……………...		        $……….
Mortgages, notes and other securities….None………………	$……….
					  Total………..	$None

That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under
pension certificate No. 1618, at the rate of $120 per annum.

(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………

(Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………

That my postoffice address is Montbrook, County of [Marion] Levy, State of Florida.

Robert D. Beck
(Claimants must sign name in full.)

Attest:

(1) S. T. Sistrunk
(2) M. E. Sumner

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 28 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.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court


Page 004

(Form B.)

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

We, the undersign citizens of Marion County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know Robert D. Beck, 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.)

Geo. J. Blitch
W. A. Moorhead

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 28 day of July, 1909.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clk Ct. Ct.


(Form C.)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of…….}

Before me personally came………………………………………, who being duly sworn, deposes and says,
that he is a physician; that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid;
that he personally knows……………………………………….the applicant named in the foregoing
application for a pension.  This deponent further says that he has carefully
examined the said applicant’s physical condition and finds:

(Here state nature, character and extent of wounds, disease or disability.  Please
avoid technical terms.)…………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This deponent further says that the said……………………..is permanently……………...
disabled by reason of such…………………………….from earning a livelihood for himself by
manual labor.

(Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.)


…………………………………………….
Physician

Sworn and subscribed before me, this………………day of…………., A.D. 19….


At a meeting of the State Board of Pensions held July 10th, 1907, at which the
Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer were present, the following resolution was
adopted:

Resolved:  That persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida, who apply
for the amount allowed in cases of total disability, must submit the affidavit of a
reputable physician stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that
render the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally,
for any work or business.


Page 005

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 Robert D. Beck 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 Aug., A. D. 1909.

(1) (illegible signature), Chairman
(2) J. M. Mathews
(3) W. J. Crosby
(4) M. M. Proctor
(5) 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.


10834A
Former Claim No. 1618
Application No. 14799
Pensioner No. 353
Claim For Pension
By
Robrt D. Beck
Of
Montbrook Postoffice
……………………County
Late Of
……………………Company
……………………Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Aug 7 1909
Approved
Aug 21 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


Page 006

Application For Pension
Under Laws Of Florida

(Form A)
For Use Of Applicant For Pension

I, Robert D. Beck, 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 (Naval or Military) 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 over 60 years of age and is physically incapable of performing manual labor by
reason of age.

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 Sixteenth day of August A. D.
1907.

Robert D. Beck

Witness:

H. B. Foy, Jr.
E. L. Ferguson


Page 007

(Form B)

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this Sixteenth 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 Robert D. Beck, 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?  Robert D. Beck, Blitchton,
Fla.

2. In what State and County were you born and when?  State of Georgia Houston
County.

3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  Since 1854.

4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the
States?  Enlisted in 1861 at Bronson, Fla. In Company “I” First Florida Cavalry.

5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment.  Captain Cobb.

6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service.  Captain
Langford.

7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.  Col. Davis at time of enlistment & Col.
Robt. Bullock at time of discharge.

8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of
enlistment and place of service. ………………………………………………………………………

9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of
discharge.
Served until end of war.

10. If you lost an eye or limb during your service in the war, state when and where
and in what engagement you sustained such injury.   None.

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.


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12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. ……………………………………

Robert D. Beck
Applicant

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 16 day of August A. D. 1907.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court Marion County
By H. B. Foy, Jr., D.C.


(Form C)

Affidavit to Be Made by Commissioned Officer.

Note:  The following is written across the face of this form:

Proof of service furnished in previous application which was duly approved Aug.
22/1902 by the Board of Pension examiners at Tallahassee, Fla and pension allowed
under Pension 1589.  Applicant states he has not drawn this pension in several
years.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clk
By H. B. Foy, Jr. D.C.


State of ………………}
County of ……………}

Before me personally came…………………….., who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he
was a Commissioned Officer in the (Here state name of Organization) …………………the
organization to which the within named applicant for pension under the laws of
Florida belonged, and in which he served during the war between the States.  This
deponent further says that the said…………………………….rendered faithful service as a
Confederate soldier or sailor during the war between the States, and that the
disability claimed by the said……………………….to exist, does in fact exist and the same
prevents him permanently from gaining a livelihood.

…………………………………….
Late of…………………………….

Sworn to and subscribed before me this………..day of……………..A.D. 19…….

(This affidavit is to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks
must be filled out).

(Form D)

State of……………………………..}
County of…………………………..}

Before me personally came…………………………………, and………………………., who being by me first duly
sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County
of……………………in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of ………….regiment in the
service of the


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Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said………………..was a
member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with…………………….., the applicant named
in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said………………..
rendered the service as soldier 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? ……………………………………………………………………

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? ……………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the
war between the States? ………………………………………………………………………...

4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in
the foregoing answers by him? ………………………………………………………………..

5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? ………………………………..

6. Was the applicant present? ……………………………………………………………..

7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? …………………………………..

8. When did he leave the Command: For what cause? ……………………………………

9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? ………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………


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10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?  ………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………


1. …………………………….
2. …………………………….
Witnesses

Sworn to and subscribed before me this…….day of……………….., A. D. 19….. .


(Form E)

Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans

State of …………………..}
County of ………………..}

Before me personally came………………………………………………….., who being by me first duly sworn,
deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp ……………… of the United Confederate
Veterans of the County of……………in the State of………… 
That he knows………………………., the within named applicant for pension under the laws of
Florida, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the
Confederate State during the war between the States, and that he is a member in good
standing of Camp……………………….of the United Confederate Veterans.

The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession
favorable to the applicant. ………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………….
Adjutant Camp ………………
………United Confederate Veterans

Sworn to and subscribed before me this……….day of………..A.D. 19….


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(Form F)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

Before me personally came S. H. Blitch M.D., who being duly sworn, deposes and says,
that he is a physician, that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid,
that he personally knows Robert D. Beck, the applicant named in the foregoing
application for a pension. This deponent further says that he has carefully examined
the said applicant’s physical condition and finds:

(Here state nature, character and extent of wopunds (sic), disease or disability.)

Is incapable of earning a livelyhood by reason of age.

This deponent further says that the said Robert D. Beck is permanently………..disabled
by reason of such………………from earning a livelihood for himself by [manual labor.]

(Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.)

(If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line
the words “by manual labor.”)

S. H. Blitch
Physician

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of August, A. D. 1907.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk

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 Robert D. Beck 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 31 day of August, A. D. 1907.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court


Page 012

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 foregoing application of Robert D. Beck for a 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.

Witness our hands this 3rd day of September, A. D. 1907.

1.  Jno L. Edwards
2.  S. R. Pyles
3.  J. M. Mathews
4.  C. W. Turner
5.  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,” one of them
must be filled out.  Either one will suffice.



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9936
Pension #1618
Claim For Pension
By	120
Robert D. Beck
Of
Blitchton
Late Of
“I” Company
First Fla. Cav. Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Sep 9 1907
Approved
October 16, 1907
With pay from May 29, 1907
At the rate of $120.00 per annum
Jefferson Bell
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
September 9, 1907
Restored to roll under Act
of 1907.


Page 014

I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.


Soldier’s Application for Pension

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this 8th day of July, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for said county and State, R. D. Beck who being by me duly sworn,
declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 27 day of Dec.,
1861, in Captain Cobb Company, county of Levy, in the State of Florida, and that
while in actual service in said company, first Calvary Regiment, of the State of
Florida, and in line of duty as such solider, at Bronson, State of Florida, on or
about the…..day of……,1861, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my
service on the 5 day of May, in (illegible words) county, State of North Carolina
near Bentonville.

(Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and
especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom.)

My claim for pension is based upon my being over the age of 65 years.

[And that as the direct result of said injuries, thus received in line of duty
during the war,] I am now unable to gain a livelihood by manual labor; that I have
continuously since January 1st, 1885, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor
my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $800 in
this or any other State, and have not purposely disposed of our property for the
purpose of availing ourselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida; that
I am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn, and have no income from any
source sufficient for a livelihood by manual labor, and that I never deserted the
Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source.

R. D. Beck
P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County.


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I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 8th day of Feb. 1835 in Houston county,
State of Georgia, and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I
was a bona-fide citizen of this State on January A. D. 1885, and have continuously
resided in this State since that date; that I do not own property, real or person,
or real and personal, to the value of eight hundred dollars ($800), and that I am by
reason of age incapable of providing a living by manual labor for myself.

R. D. Beck
P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court Marion County


We do solemnly swear that we personally knew R. D. Beck the above applicant for
pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in the Finly
Brigade composed 1st Fla Cavalry dismounted to the Fla Regiments Company ……..
Regiment, and know of our own knowledge that he [did receive the injuries set forth
in the above application at the time and place claimed, and that the disability
therefrom claimed to exist does exist, and that he never deserted the ]He never
deserted the service of the [Confederate] and is not destitute and disabled.

R. Bullock
Late Commander of Finly Brigade

To be subscribed by two persons

W. C. Jeffcoat
Late of H Co. 7th Reg.
Finly Brigade

Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Cuv (sic)

We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned
by R. D. Beck and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and
that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $800; that they have not
disposed of any property for the purpose of availing themselves of the provisions of
the pension laws of Florida, and that he is not physically or otherwise able or in a
position to earn a livelihood, by manual labor.

J. W. Coulter
P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla.

S. H. Blitch
P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Cuv (sic)


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We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do
solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Robert D. Beck, who is personally
known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida,
and find that the said R. D. Beck is by reason of old age unable to earn a
lively-hood by manual labor.


A. L. Izlar, M. D.
Residence Ocala

M. H. Powers M. D.
Residence Ocala, Fla.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Cuv (sic)


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 R. D. Beck and are satisfied that the conditions and alleged facts therein stated
are true and correct, and that he is legally and justly entitled to the pension
provided by the act, approved May 3, 1901.

H. W. Long, Chairman
E. L. Wartmann
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.


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#4422
1589	1618
Claim For Pension
By
R. D. Beck
Of
Blitchton Fla
Late Of
Cobbs Company 1st Fla Cav. Regiment
Filed In Executive Department
Aug 1, 1902
Approved
Aug 22, 1902
C. H. Dickinson
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
……………….., 190…
I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee.
Pay from Aug 1, 1902 at the rate of $96.00 per annum.


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Form No. 114
The H. & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers, Jacksonville, Fla. 51222

Application For Pension

State of Florida}
County of Pasco}

On this the 5 day of December, 1897, personally appeared before me, a N P for the
State at Large in and for the said County and State, Florida (sic) R. D. Beck, aged
63 years, by occupation a Farmer when able who, being duly sworn according to law,
declares that he is the identical R. D. Beck who was, on the Jan or Dec day of Jan
or 1 of Dec, 1861 or 2, enrolled in Captain Cob (sic) Company Fla of Levy County,
State of Florida and that while serving as a Private Co. I 1st Fla Cavlery (sic)
Company, Cornel (sic) Davis Regiment, General Finigan’s Brigade, and in the line of
his duty at Chickmoga (sic) in the State of Georgia, on or about the 20 day of
Sept., 1863,

(Here state name or nature of disease, or location of the wound or injury. If
disabled by disease, state fully its causes; if by wound or injury, the precise
manner in which received, and especially the extent of the disability resulting
therefrom.)

I was wonded (sic) in the left heel and it disabled me from doing manual labor and I
am not able to doe (sic) any manual labor for a livin (sic) and I was exemt (sic)
from duty by the doctor but I have lost it my certificate is lost wich (sic) was
given me by my Regmintal Dr. Stone.  And I contracted Diffnes (sic) while I was
wonded (sic) and in service and I am nearly deaf now.

and that as the result of said injuries I am now unable to earn a livelihood; that I
am a citizen of said County and State, and have been a bona fide citizen of the
State of Florida continuously since January 1st, 1880; that neither I nor my wife
owns property to the value of fifteen hundred dollars in this or any other State,
and that I 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; that I never
deserted the Confederate service, and make this declaration for the purpose of being
placed upon the invalid pension roll of the State of Florida, as provided by Act of
the Legislature, approved June 8, 1889, as amended June 2, 1893 and June 15, 1897.

R. D. Beck
Applicant
Godwin PO
Postoffice

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 5 day of December A. D. 1897.

Jacob Godwin
N P for the State at Large


We do solemnly swear that the above applicant R. D. Beck served with us in the
Confedrate (sic) Service, and that he did not desert the Confederate service.

Andrew Giddes
W. P. Trantham

Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 29 day of January A. D. 1898.

Jacob Godwin
N P for the State at Large


We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned
by above named R. D. Beck and his wife, in this or any other State, and that the
actual combined value thereof is less than $1,500, and that he is not phisically
(sic) or otherwise able or in a position to earn a livelihood.

Matilda M. Godwin
E. L. Howell

Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 25 day of July A. D. 1898.

Jacob Godwin
N P for the State at Large


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We do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined R. D. Beck who is to us well
known as the applicant for pension above described, and find that (Here describe
fully and clearly the wound or disease, and especially the extent of the resulting
disability.) he is suffering with a wound and an ugly scar of left ankle.  Said
wound being 2 inches long by 4 inch in width and form adhesions of scar covering
wound and very much impairing motion and usefulness of this leg.  We also find that
he is almost totally deaf in both ears. We furthermore find that the Claimant is
suffering with pulmonary consumption of right lung & that said lung is greatly
impaired by said disease.  Summing up the foregoing disabilities and as a result of
same it is our opinion that said R. D. Beck is wholly disabled [resulting directly
in the loss of] for the performance of manual labor.

N. A. Williams, M.D.
Residence Dade City Fla.

Chas. T. Seay, M.D.
Residence Dade City Fla

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Sept., A. D. 1898.

Jacob Godwin
N P for the State at Large


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.

H. H. Henley
Clerk of the Circuit Court

Note:  Attached here are five (5) United States Postage one cent stamps, which have
been cancelled.


We do hereby certify that………………………..Camp No. ……………..U. C. V.’s., 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

Attest:

……………………………………….
Adjutant

Note:  Attached here are five (5) United States Postage one cent stamps, which have
been cancelled.

10834A

Claim For Pension
By
R. D. Beck
Of
Levy County
Late of 
Capt Cob Company
Cornel Davis Regiment
Filed In Executive Department
Cord  Oct 31st 1898
Approved
See letter Dec 19/99
……………………..189…..
…………………………….
Governor
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
……………………..189…..
The H. & W. B. Drew Company, State Printers, Jacksonville, Fla.

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Godwin PO Pasco Co Fla 10/25/98
Hon David Lang Sec of State
Tallahassee PO Fla
Dear
Sir if your Hon please find Inclosed (sic) my State Pension Blank for wich (sic)
Pleas (sic) file the Same and It will a wait action of the Bord (sic) of Pension
Exaners (sic) for thire (sic) action and I hope to here (sic) from you in the
Premises and you will grattley (sic) oblige.
Yours Respectfuley (sic)
R. D. Beck


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