Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....BLALOCK, Thomas J. 1907 Civilwar - Pension 1st Regt FL 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 August 16, 2009, 1:53 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES Pension Application A01793: Surname: BLALOCK Given Names: Thomas J. Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Resv Reference: Wife’s Name: Mary Frink Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 A01793 Page 002 Application For Increase In Pension Ocala, Fla., April 19, 1915 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, Thos. J. Blalock Pensioner No. 7163 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 77 years of age. Signed: Thos. J. Blalock Address: Ocala, Fla. Physicians’ Affidavit Before me an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgments and administer oaths personally appeared Dr. A. L. Blalock and Dr. A. L. Izlar both well known to me to be reputable 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 fully the nature of the disability – Do not use technical terms) confined to room and in bed most of time – due to general ill health and debility – is very much emaciated. A. L. Blalock M.D. Physician A. L. Izlar M.D. Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of April, A. D. 1915. W. W. Clyatt Notary Public Page 003 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1913 (Form A. State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 24th day of November, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and fifteen, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary E. Blalock, a resident of Ocala, 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 6424, Laws of Florida, approved June 4th, 1913. That she is the widow of Thomas J. Blalock who was enlisted under the name of……….. on the………day of………………, 186….., in Company………………Regiment of the State of…………………..and who was honorably discharged at…………….., 186….., on account of…………………………………………………………………………….. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any>0 That he also served…………………………………………………………………………. For proof of Husbands service see Appl (sic) Application #7163 Act 1915. (State here if husband drew a pension, and when.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said Thomas J. Blalock under the name of Mary E. Frink in the County of Madison, State of Florida, on the 3rd day of March, 1861, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 7th day of November, 1915, in the County of 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 February 1848. Page 004 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 $………. Personal property $………. Cattle, horses and other live stock $………. Stocks $………. Bonds $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities about $3000.00 Total about $3000.00 That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. ……… That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Ocala, County of Marion, State of Florida. Mary E. Blalock (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1)……………………………. (2)……………………………. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th day of November, A. D. 1915; 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. W. Clyatt Notary Public (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 Mary E. Blalock, 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.) John P. Galloway W. L. Colbert Sworn and subscribed before me this 24th day of November, 1915. W. W. Clyatt Notary Public 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 Mary E. Blalock 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 representation made in the petition and affidavits are true and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this………….day of…………….., A. D. 19……….. (1) W. D. Carn Chairman (2) J. T. Hutchins (3) W. Luffman (4) S. R. Pyles (5) N. A. Fort County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: P. H. Nugent Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 006 Former Claim No. ………. Application No. 20433 Pensioner No. 1793 Claim For Pension By Mrs. Mary E. Blalock Of Ocala Postoffice Marion County Widow Of ……………………….. Of ………………….Company ………………….Regiment Filed In Pension Department Dec 3, 1915 Approved Dec 17 1915 With pay from Dec 3 1915 At the rate of $150.00 per annum Sinclair Wells Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………, 19…… T. J. Appleyard, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Page 007 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909. (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 23 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a………………………..in and for the county and State aforesaid, Thos. J. Blalock who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 71 years of age, having been born on the 22 day of May, 1838, in the county of Lincoln, in the State of Georgia. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Madison, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 1st day of March, 1861. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Col Madison, under the name of Thos. J. Blalock, on the…..day of…Early Spring, 1863, in Company Enrolled [Regiment] Col. J. J. Daniels Com. 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 Madison, in the State of Florida, on the….. day of…………………, 186…….., on account of Close of War. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) I was examined by Confederate surgeon assigned to light duty and detailed in a Tannery and Shoe Shop in Madison Co. Furnished shoes and leather to the Army in Virginia. Re-examined later assigned to duty in Col. Daniels office as Asst. Adjutant. Transferred from there to Quarter Masters Dept of the Army of Va. for Southern Division South Ga. & Fla. Furnished provisions for Army of Va. That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate Army 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 Madison Fla in possession of 10 or 15 Thousand bushels of corn belonging to the Confederate Gov. Besides several thousand yards of osnaberg which I distributed to Confederate soldiers families. Page 008 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 Burial Ground at Madison Fla. $20.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $……. Personal property $……. Stocks $……. Bonds $……. Mortgages, notes and other securities $……. Total….Notes $3484.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 7086, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Disabled during first of 1861 by having both hands torn up in saw mill. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Ocala, Fla., County of Marion, State of Florida. Thomas J. Blalock (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) H. D. Stokes (2) J. W. Lyles Sworn and subscribed before me this 23 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. J. W. Lyles, J.P. 1st Dist. Marion Co. Fla. Page 009 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 Thos. J. Blalock 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 3 day of Aug., A. D. 1909. (1) L. E. Moore Chairman (2) J. P. Taylor (3) N. 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. Pension No. 7163 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 7086 Application No. 12980 Pensioner No. 497 Claim For Pension By Thos. J. Blalock Of Ocala Postoffice Marion County Late Of Col. Daniels Company Fla. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 5 1909 Approved Aug 24 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 $120.00 Page 010 Application For Pension Under Laws of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, Thos. J. Blalock, 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) Quartermaster department & Home Guards 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 from himself.) Am 69 years old. The 1st two years of the war 1861 & 1862 I was totally disabled from service by accident by wounds in both hands. In the spring of 63 I was enrolled in the enrolling camp at Madison Fla. Col. J. J. Daniels in Command supervised by Surgeon of the camp and assigned to light duty detailed to work in Tannery & Shoe Shop at Cherry Lake Fla furnishing all my shoes and leather to the Army & soldiers families. I was also a member of Home Guards under Capt. T. J. Livingston at Madison Fla in 1864. I was ordered to Camp reexamined and assigned to duty as assistant adjutant & clerk in Col. Daniels office until again assigned to duty in the quartermasters department of south Ga. & Fla. At the close of the war I had on hand about 10,000 bushels of corn and 5 bales of new osnaberg socks which I distributed to soldiers families. I know of no one living who can certify to this statement. 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 27th day of June, A. D. 1907. T. J. Blalock Witness: T. Z. Martin W. E. Edmondson Page 011 (Form B) State of Florida} Madison County} On this 27th day of June A. D. 1907 before me T. Z. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came T. Z. Martin (sic), 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. That is your full name, and where do you reside? Thomas J. Blalock, Madison, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? State of Ga. Lincoln Co. 22 May 1838. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 47 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Refer to statement on first page. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. ……………………………. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. ………………. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. …………………………………………………… 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. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 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. ……………………………………………… 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. ……………………………………… Page 012 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. ……………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. T. J. Blalock Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 27 day of June A. D. 1907. T. Z. Martin Clerk Circuit Court Madison County (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 Commanding 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 faithfully 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…………………………} 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 Floriad (sic), and that he was a soldier of……… ………….regiment in the service of the Page 013 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 that 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? ………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 014 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 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 015 (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 T. J. Blalock 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 Madison County, this 29 day of June, A. D. 1907. T. Z. Martin Clerk Circuit Court Page 016 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Madison County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 1st day of July, 1907, the foregoing application of T. J. Blalock 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 1st day of July, A. D. 1907. 1. J. W. Bishop 2. Samuel Shaw 3. J. E. Williams 4. H. L. Rye 5. Blakely McLeod County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: T. Z. Martin 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 Officer; “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 017 7916 Pensioner #7086 Claim For Pension By 7086 T. J. Blalock Of 120 Madison County Late Of Daniels Company 1st Fla Reserves Regiment Filed In Pension Department July 2, 1907 Approved June 23, 1908 With pay from July 2, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………….., 19….. Page 018 Board of Pensions: N. B. Broward, Governor No. 7916 A. C. Croom, Comptroller W. V. Knott, Treasurer Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla., June 12, 1908….190….. Gen. F. C. Ainsworth Military Secretary Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: T. J. Blalock who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims to have been a Member of Company Assigned to duty at enrolling Camp at Madison, Fla. Regiment, Reserve. C.S.A., and to have been…………………………………………… Please give us the Record of this Soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Croom Comptroller Page 019 Adjutant General’s Office 1391292 War Department June 15 1908 T. J. Blalock On enrolling duty Camp Madison, Fla. Reserve Regt. C.S.A. Fla. Dept. of Pensions By A. C. Croom, Comptroller Requests record of above named. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 7086 1391292 War Department, The Adjutant General’s Office, Washington. June 16, 1908. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The name Thomas J. Blalock, enrolled conscript, appears on a roll dated August 25, 1864, of employees in quartermaster’s Department, C.S.A., at camp of instruction, Madison, Florida. He is reported as employed as a tanner, detailed June 30; age 30, unfit for field service; has certificate of disability from board of examining surgeons. The name T. J. Blalock, “Agent Q.M., Fla. Inf., C.S.A.,” appears on a roll of prisoners of war surrendered at Tallahassee, Florida, and vicinity, April 26, 1865. He was paroled at Madison, Florida, May 17, 1865. 7086 A. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (A.G.O.-72-1) Received A.G.O. Jun 14 1908 Page 020 State of Florida} Madison County} We the undersigned A. Livingston and B. F. Moseley both Citizens of the above State and County and Soldiers in the Confederate war between the States do hereby certify that we know T. J. Blalock, applicant for Pension herein, and know that he is a citizen of said county and state and has been for the past 40 years and while we do not know from personal knowledge that he rendered the services claimed by him, we are satisfied that his statement is true as we know him to be a truthful conscientious and good citizen and that his statement is worthy of belief. Witness our hands and seals this 29th day of June A. D. 1907. B. F. Moseley A. Livingston In presence of T. Z. Martin Clerk Ct. Ct. Page 021 Dr. A. L. Blalock Physician and Surgeon Madison, Florida Madison, Fla. June 16, 08 Mrs Maud Marion Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Maud: Your letter in reference to pension duly received and I thank you for the interest taken in my behalf. I doubt if I can strengthen my case further than what set forth in my application. It is just this – In July of 61 I volunteered in a Ga. Co. “Brooks Rifles” a few days before the Co. was to leave for Va. I was thrown on a circular saw and had both hands torn up as to unfit me for but (illegible word) for about a year during which time I was under contract to the Confederate Government to furnish leather and shoes to the Army of Va. Exempt from field service, I continued at this until all exemptions were removed and all persons between the ages of 16 & 50 Page 022 Dr. A. L. Blalock Physician and Surgeon Madison, Florida were required to report to the “Conscript Camp” & report to Col. J. J. Daniels at Madison, examined by Surgeon and assigned to “light duty”. Col. Daniels had me detailed in his office as Asst. Adjt. I worked there and kept up my contract with shoes and leather and at the same time I belonged to the “Home Guards” under Capt. T. J. Livingston who was also under the command of Col. Daniels. After this I applied to Capt. Pickens Bird of Monticello Fla but rejected on ac (sic) of my hands. I was then detached by Col. Daniels to the Qr. Masters department and assigned to duty under Capt. Thompson at Thomasville Ga and served here until close of war and distributed 10000 (illegible) corn and 5 bales osnaberg to soldiers families which belonged to the Confederate Gov. at that time Page 023 Dr. A. L. Blalock Physician and Surgeon Madison, Florida Mrs. M. J. Philips, Jaxville, wife of M. J. Philips, Conf. Soldier, made an affidavit that she knew of her own knowledge that I did the service as stated and she got some of the corn and osnaberg. This paper I sent to R. C. Dunn after my first application and Mr. Coombs may not have sent it. I have no papers or letters having burned up every thing of the kind when I sold out and know of no one I could prove further on actual service. “Auntie” is better than usual and I am getting along fairly well. Aff. Uncle “Tom” Thos. J. Blalock Excuse pencil and bad writing. I am very nervous. 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