Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....BECK, James L. 1908 Civilwar - Pension 1st Regt Inf Resv ************************************************ 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 June 27, 2009, 2:56 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A08185: Surname: BECK Given Names: James L. Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Resv Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1908 Page 001 A8185 Page 002 APPLICATION FOR INCREASE IN PENSION Ocala, Fla., August 7, 1915 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, James L. Beck, Pensioner No. 8185 of the State of Florida hereby make application for increase in pension because of being unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. I am 67 years of age. Signed: James L. Beck Address: Berlin, Fla. Physician’s Affidavit Before me an officer duly authorized to to (sic) acknowledgments and administer oaths personally appeared Dr. J. W. Hood and Dr. H. W. Counts both well known to me to be reputable licensed physicians and each for himself deposes and says that the above applicant for increase in pension has been examined by him and that said applicant by reason of disease, injuries or age is unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. That the applicant is (State briefly the nature of the disability – Do not use technical terms) unable to make a living by manual labor by reason of rupture & age. J. W. Hood MD Physician H. W. Counts Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of August A. D. 1915. W. E. McGahagin Sr. (Affix Seal) Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission Expires Dec. 22, 1918 Page 003 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act of [1909] 1913 (Form A) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 25 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and thirteen personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid, James L. Beck who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years of age, having been born on the 26 day of April, 1848, in the county of Barnwell, in the State of South Carolina. 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……., 1851. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Orange Springs, Marion Co., Fla., under the name of James L. Beck, on the…..day of……., 1864, in Company Hawe’s Co., Regiment Dickinson Command of the State of Fla in the service of the (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) Home Guards State of Florida and who was honorably discharged at Orange Springs, in the State of Florida, on the…….day of…………….., 1865, on account of end of 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……….in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the………………………..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 Orange Springs, Marion Co., Fla. Page 004 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 in Marion Co. Fla. 100 acres $ 500.00 Cattle, horses and other livestock $ 100.00 Personal property $ 500.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $1100.00 That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to Claim No. 7452 for the proof contained therein. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Berlin, County of Marion, State of Florida. James L. Beck (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1)………………………… (2)………………………… Sworn and subscribed before me, this 25 day of July, A. D. 1913, 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. P. H. Nugent Clerk Circuit Court 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 James L. 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 5 day of Aug., A. D. 1913. (1) C. Carmichael, Chairman (2) W. T. Henderson (3) W. Luffman (4) J. W. Davis (5) D. G. Watkins, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: P. H. Nugent Clerk Circuit Court M. E. Goddard, DC Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 006 Former Claim No. 7452 of 1907 Application No. 19407 Pensioner No. 8185 Claim For Pension By James L. Beck Of Berlin Postoffice Marion County Late Of Hawe’s Company Dickinson’s Command Regiment Home Guards Filed In Pension Department Aug 12 1913 Approved Nov 18 1913 With pay from Aug 12, 1913 At the rate of $120 per annum R. A. Gray Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………, 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 007 APPLICATION FOR PENSION Under Laws of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, James L. 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 Military (Reserves) service of (State whether Confederate States or this State) State of Florida during the war between the States of the United States, and that I did not desert the Confederate or State service; that I was honorably discharged or surrendered; (Give date and cause) Was discharged upon termination of hostilities; 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.) Am over 60 years 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 Twenty eighth day of April, A. D. 1908. James L. Beck Postoffice Berlin, Fla. Witness: H. B. Foy, Jr. D. Niel Ferguson Page 008 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 28th day of April, A. D. 1908, before me S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came James L. 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 16 inclusive, are true: 1. What is your full name? James L. Beck. 2. Where do you reside? Berlin, Fla. 3. In what State and County were you born and when? South Carolina, Barnwell Co., Apr. 26, 1848. 4. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? Since 1851. 5. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Enlisted in 1864 – Orange Springs, Fla. Capt Haws Co., Fla. Reserves. 6. Give the name of your captain at time of your enlistment. Capt Haws. 7. If you served in any other command, state how and when the transfer was made. Did not serve in any other command. 8. Give the name of your captain at the time of your discharge from service. Capt. Haws. 9. Give the name of your battalion or regimental commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. None – served in individual Co. 10. When and in what campaigns did you render regular military service? Participated in no engagements. Performed duty as home guard. 11. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. ………………………………………………………………………. 12. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. Served until close of war. 13. If paroled give date and place of parole. ……………………………………………… 14. 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. 15. 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 009 16. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. None James L. Beck Applicant Postoffice Berlin Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 28 day of April, A. D. 1908. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. B. Foy, Jr. D.C. (Form C) Affidavit to be Made by Commissioned Officer State of……………………….} County of…………………….} Before me personally came……………………….., who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was (rank) …………….in Co…………….Regt., (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 at the time of the honorable discharge………..surrender of the applicant. This deponent further says that the said…………….rendered faithful service as a Confederate soldier or sailor and personally knows that the applicant was honorably discharged (Give date of discharge.)……………………………………….on account of…………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………….. Late (rank)………………… Co…………………..Regiment, C.S.A. Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………..day of…………..A.D. 19…… (This affidavit to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks must be filled out.) (Form D) State of Florida} County of Alachua} Before me personally came (1) James A. Carlton, and (2) …………………………, 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 in the service of the Confederate States during the war Page 010 between the States, and that said James L. Beck was a member of Co. Capt Hall’s Fla. Reserves Home Guard [regiment]; that he is acquainted with James L. Beck the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows of his own knowledge that the said James L. Beck 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 service, 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? (1) Flemington, Florida. (2)……………………………………. 2. Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension? If so, what is his name? Yes. James L. Beck. 3. Where does he reside? And how long has resided in this State? (1) Berlin, Florida. (2) Since about 1851. 4. To what military organization did you belong, and when did you enlist in it? (1) Capt. Hall’s Co. Home Guards. (2) About July, 1864. 5. When and for what cause did you leave it? (1) After the surrender. (2) No further need for my services. 6. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Capt. Hall’s Co., Home Guards. 7. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes. 8. Where you when your organization surrendered? (1) My organization never surrendered. It disbanded for further orders. I was in Island Grove, Fla., at time of disbanding. (2)…………………………………………………………………………. 9. Was the applicant with his command? Yes. 10. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? XX XX 11. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? He remained with the Command until disbandment. No further need for his services. 12. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? No wound or disease within my knowledge. Page 011 13. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Farmer. I know nothing in detail about his physical condition. 1. James A. Carlton Late of Co. Capt. Hall’s [Regt.] Florida Reserves Home Guards. 2. ………………………………… Late of Co…………..Regt………………. Witnesses. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of April, A. D. 1908. H. L. Montgomery, Notary Public Commission expires June 13, 1908. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of Florida} County of Brevard} 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 Marion in the State of Florida. That he knows…………………………….., the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, that he knows of his own knowledge or by documentary proof submitted to the Camp on application for membership, as set forth below, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States; that he did not desert the same, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp………..of the United Confederate Veterans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Adjutant Camp……………… ………………United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………..day of………………A.D. 19….. ………………………………………………………. Page 012 (Form F) 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.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… This deponent further says that the said………………………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.”) ………………………………….. Physician Sworn to 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 Chapter 5600, Acts of 1907, 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. 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 Jas. L. 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 2 day of June, A. D. 1908. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court By H. B. Foy, Jr., DC Page 013 (Transcriber’s Note: The following portion of page 13 has been marked out and was not completed). 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………….. Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the………day of…………………, A. D. 19…… ……………………………… Clerk Circuit Court……………..County (Transcriber’s Note: The following Form C, Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioner Officer, has been marked out and was not completed). (Form C) Affidavit To Be Made By Commissioned Officer. 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 to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks must be filled out). (Form D) State of Florida} County of Brevard} Before me personally came James D. Beale and …………………….., who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, [each for himself], that he is a citizen of the County of DeSoto in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of Home Guards regiment in the service of the Page 014 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said James L. Beck was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with James L. Beck, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said James L. Beck 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? Wauchula Florida. 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 – James L. Beck. Berlin, Marion County, Florida. I know he has resided in this State ever since the war. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Home Guards Captain Haw’s Company. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes. 5. Where you when your organization surrendered? Orange Springs, Fla. 6. Was the applicant present? Yes. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? -------------- 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? When the Command was disbanded. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? No wounds. 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Farmer. Do not know as to his physical condition except general disability of age. 1. James D. Beal 2. ……………….. Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 day of May, A. D. 1908. W. H. Cresson Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission expires Oct. 18, 1908 (Transcriber’s Note: The following Form E has been marked out and was not completed). (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 States 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….. Page 016 (Form F) 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. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… This deponent further says that the said……………..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.”) ……………………………… Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this……….day of………….., A. D. 19…….. 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…………………..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……………County, this……..day of………….., A. D. 19……. …………………………………. Clerk Circuit Court Page 017 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 2 day of June, 1908, the foregoing application of Jas. L. Beck 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. Witness our hands this 2 day of June, A. D. 1908. 1. Jno. L. Edwards 2. J. M. Mathews 3. C. W. Turner 4. N. A. Fort 5. ………………………… County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court By H. B. Foy, Jr., DC NOTE 1. Before any questions are answered the officer will swear the applicant or witness in the following words or to the like effect: “Do you solemnly swear that you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall give 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. Page 018 No record of this company It was an Emergency Home Guard that did no service never in the field at all Proof in accordance with law No Physicians affidavit Claims on age is just 60 years old 1 M 11 days 57 in Florida 8185 Application No. 11387 Pensioner No. 7452 8185 Claim For Pension By James L. Beck Of Berlin Postoffice Marion County Late Of Capt. Haw’s Company Fla Reserves Regiment Filed In Pension Department Jun 6 1908 Approved Jan 4 1909 With pay from June 6 08 At the rate of $100 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………., 19…… Capital Publishing Co., Tallahassee, Florida State Printer Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/beck616gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 26.7 Kb