Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....BLITCH, Daniel Wire 1908 Civilwar - Pension 1st Bttn Spc Cav FL ************************************************ 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 8, 2009, 12:30 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A01374: Surname: BLITCH Given Names: Daniel Wire Service Unit: 1st Bttn Spc Cav Reference: Wife’s Name: Theresa Creasasser Application County & Year: Marion Co 1908 Page 001 A01374 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Levy} On this 27 day of Feby., A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and thirteen, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid Theresa V. Blitch, a resident of [Levy] Cedar Key, County of Levy, 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 Daniel Wire Blitch who was enlisted under the name of Daniel Wire Blitch 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.) That he also served…………………………………………………………………………. For Proof Of Husband’s service see approved claim $$$$ #5756 on file in the Comptroller’s Office. That she was lawfully married to the said Daniel Wire Blitch under the name of Theressa V. Crevasse in the County of Levy, State of Florida, on the 7th day of April, 1869, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 30th day of January, 1913, in the County of Levy, State of Florida. That she is a resident of Levy County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the 7th day of April 1869. 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 Cedar Key, Florida $1250.00 Personal property House Hold goods $ 200.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $………. Stocks $………. Bonds $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities $………. Total $1450.00 That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 5756. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Cedar Key, County of Levy, State of Florida. Theressa V. Blitch (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) J. H. Coffee (2) T. W. Brewer Sworn and subscribed before me this 27 day of Feby 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. W. H. Anderson, Jr. Notary Public (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Levy} We, the undersigned citizens of Levy County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Theressa V. Blitch, 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.) J. H. Coffee T. W. Brewer Sworn and subscribed before me this 27 day of Feby, 1913. W. H. Anderson, Jr. Notary Public Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Levy, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mrs. Theresa V. Blitch 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 March, A. D. 1913. (1) F. E. Wadley, Chairman (2) M. D. Dixon (3) O. W. Berryhill (4) W. B. McElvoy (5) L. D. Abercrombie, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: A. P. Hardee Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 005 Pension No. 1374 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. ………. Application No. 19112 Pensioner No. 6366 Claim For Pension By Theressa V. Blitch Of Cedar Key Postoffice Levy County Widow Of D. W. Blitch Of (5756)………..Company ………………Regiment Filed In Pension Department Mar 8 1913 Approved Apr. 23d 1913 With pay from Feb 1 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 This pension was increased to $150. per year on July 1st. 1913 a/c husband enlisted in Florida. Page 006 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909. (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 26 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary in and for the county and State aforesaid, Daniel W. Blitch who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 61 years of age, having been born on the 21st day of Dec., 1847, in the county of Marion, in the State of Florida That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Levy, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 21st day of Dec., 1847. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Horny Bluff, under the name of Daniel W. Blitch, on the…..day of about June 1864, in Company Agnews (illegible) Bat. Or Munnerly (illegible) Batt. Regiment………….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 Bonnival Lake in the State of Florida, on the Pay Rolled at Crystal River Fla day of……, 1865, on account of Close 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 Confederate States in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States until after the surrender of the Confederate Armies. (Here state whereabouts at close of Civil War.) That I was Bonnival Lake. Page 007 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 Levy County $ 400.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock 88 Cattle; 2 Horses, 30 hogs, 30 goats $ 650.00 Personal property $ 120.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $1170.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 6841, at the rate of $100.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Citronelle, County of Citrus, State of Florida. Daniel W. Blitch (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) James W. Johns (2) C. C. Gaines Sworn and subscribed before me, this 26th 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. M. Barksdale Notary Public Page 008 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Marion} We, the undersigned citizens of Levy & Marion County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Daniel W. Blitch, 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.) C. C. Gaines J. W. Johns Sworn and subscribed before me, this 26th day of July 1909. J. M. Barksdale Notary Public (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 009 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Levy, Florida, do hereby report that a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Daniel W. Blitch 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 6th day of Sept., A. D. 1909. (1) J. P. Reddick, Chairman (2) J. D. Hiers (3) F. E. Wadley (4) J. M. Chesser (5) D. W. Blitch, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: A. P. Hardee Clerk Circuit Court Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Former Claim No. 6841 Application No. 17439 Pensioner No. 5756 Claim For Pension By D. W. Blitch Of Citronelle Levy Postoffice [Citrus] County Late Of Agnew Company 9th Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 14 1909 Approved March 25, 1910 With pay from July 1, 1909 At the rate of $100.00 per annum ……………………………… Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………, 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida 100 Page 010 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (Form A.) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, …………………………………………., 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 war in this state 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.) 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 6th day of Feby., A. D. 1908. D. W. Blitch Witness: G. C. Watkins J. M. Barksdale Page 011 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 6th day of Feby., A. D. 1908 before me John M. Barksdale Justice of Peace [Clerk of the Circuit Court] in and for said County and State, personally came D. W. Blitch, who being by me 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? Daniel Wire Blitch in Levy Co. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Born in Florida Marion Co. on Dec 21st 1847. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? Always. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Enlisted in Levy Co. in Capt. Sam’l Agnews Co. Footman or Munden Bat. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Sam’l Agnew. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. Sam’l Agnew. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. [Col] Maj. Footman & [Maj] Col Munden. 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……………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….. D. W. Blitch Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 6th Feby. Day of Feb. A. D. 1908. John M. Barksdale Justice of Peace [Clerk Circuit Court Marion 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 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 Marion} Before me personally came M. J. W. Dean and C. C. Gaines, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Marion in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of Footman or Munden regiment in the service of the Page 013 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said Daniel Wire Blitch was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with Daniel Wire Blitch, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said Daniel Wire Blitch 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, depose each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Marion Co. 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? Daniel Wire Blitch lives in Levy Co. Has always lived in this State. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Samuel Agnews Co. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? He did. 5. Where you when your organization surrendered? Bonnable Lake. 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? At close of war. 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. M. J. W. Dean 2. C. C. Gaines Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22nd day of Feby A. D. 1908. John M. Barksdale Justice of Peace (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…… 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 wopunds (sic), 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 D. W. Blitch 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 Levy County, this 2nd day of March, A. D. 1908. A. P. Hardee Clerk Circuit Court Page 016 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Levy County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 2nd day of March, 1908, the foregoing application of D. W. Blitch 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 2nd day of March, A. D. 1908. 1. J. D. Hiers 2. J. B. Lutterloh 3. J. E. Markham 4. J. P. Reddick 5. S. E. Worthington County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: A. P. Hardee 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. Page 017 Agnews Co. (illegible) Proof in accordance with law 11056 Claim For Pension 6841 By 100 Daniel Wire Blitch Of Levy County, Fla. Late Of Samuel Agnew’s Company Footmans Bat. Regiment Munnerlyn Home Grd Filed In Pension Department Mar 9 1908 Approved Mar 28 1908 With pay from Mch 9 198 (sic) At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office 100…………………, 19….. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/blitch608gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 24.3 Kb