Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....CONNELL, James R. 1901 Civilwar - Pension 2nd Regt Cav ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 April 27, 2010, 12:06 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A05883: Surname: CONNELL Given Names: James R. Service Unit: 2nd Regt Cav Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1901 Page 001 A5883 Page 002 Application For Increase In Pension Anthony, Fla., Sept. 9, 1913 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, Jas. R. Connell, Pensioner No. 371 of the State of Florida hereby make application for increase in pension because of being unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. I am79 years of age. Signed: James R. Connell Address: Anthony Physicians’ Affidavit Before me, an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths, personally appeared Dr. E. G. Lindner and Dr. J. Harry Walters, 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 (State briefly the nature of the disability - - Do not use technical terms) Totally Disabled By Age. E. G. Lindner MD Physician J. Harry Walters MD Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Sept. A. D. 1913. R. A. Swain (Affix Seal) Page 003 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 27th 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, James R. Connell who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 77 years of age, having been born on the 18th day of March, 1832, in the county of Sumter, in the State of S. C. 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…..55 years since 1854. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Palatka, under the name of J. R. Connell, on the 26th day of Sept., 1861, in Company B, Regiment 2nd Fla. Calvary 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 Waldo, in the State of Florida, on the…..day of May, 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 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 at Waldo, Fla. Page 004 Report of County Commissioners. We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Marion, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of James R. Connell 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 August, A. D. 1909. (1) Geo. MacKay, Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) W. J. Crosby (4) N. A. Fort (5) M. M. Proctor, 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. Pension No. 5883 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 1332 Application No. 14819 Pensioner No. 371 CLAIM FOR PENSION By James R. Connell Of Anthony Postoffice Marion County Late Of B Company 2 Fla 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 120 ………………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………….., 19…… Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 005 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… 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 Anthony 40 acres $200.00 3 Cows $ 24.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock….One horse $ 75.00 Personal property $ 25.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $324.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 1332 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 Anthony, County of Marion, State of Florida. James R. Connell (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) S. T. Sistrunk (2) E. T. Williams Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th 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 006 (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 James R. Connell, who is an applicant for 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.) T. J. Leitner E. T. Williams Sworn and subscribed before me, this 27th day of July, 1909. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk (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 persona 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 007 Form A3 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Marion County} On this 4th day of November, 1901, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, James R. Connell, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the X day of X, 1861, in Captain Hopkins “B” Company, county of Putnam, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company B, 2d Fla Cav. Regiment, of the State of Florida, [on or about the……day of………………, 186…., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the] Remained in Service until the surrender and was at my post until the end. (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom). I am badly ruptured and totally unable to perform more than Ό of able man’s labor. I am feeble from age being now in my 70th year, I am in need of help. 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. James R. Connell P. O. Address Anthony Florida Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of November, 1901. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. C. Sistrunk, DC Page 008 2750 1332 $120 Pay from Nov 13/01 At rate of $96.00 per annum CLAIM FOR PENSION By James R. Connell Of Anthony Fla Late Of …………………….Company …………………….Regiment Filed in Executive Department Nov. 13th, 1901 Approved May 12, 1902 C. H. Dickinson Secty of Board Filed in Comptroller’s Office May 15, 1902 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. 120.00 Page 009 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 18 day of March, 1832 in Sumter county, State of South Carolina, and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was 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. James R. Connell P. O. Address Anthony Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of November, 1901. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. C. Sistrunk, DC We do solemnly swear that we personally knew James R. Connell, the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in B Company 2d Fla Cav. 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 Confederate Army. J. I. Dickson Late of…………Co…………..Reg. Capt. in Command To be subscribed by two persons Late of………….Co…………Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this….day of November 1901. John E. Bailey Notary We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by James R. Connell 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. B. H. Leitner P. O. Address Anthony, Fla. J. R. Wilder P. O. Address Anthony, Fla. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of November, 1901. John E. Bailey Notary Public Page 010 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined James R. Connell, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find him unable to perform manual labor caused by old age and for case ingual (sic) hernia of long standing. D. H. Smith M.D. Residence Anthony, Fla. Jno. M. Thompson M.D. Residence Ocala, Fla. Sworn to and subscribed before me this……day of November, 1901. John E. Bailey Notary Public 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 James R. Connell 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. S. Wartmann Jno. L. Edwards N. A. Fort …………………………… 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. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/connell70nmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/flfiles/ File size: 16.0 Kb