Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....GODWIN, Jackson J. 1902 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 March 27, 2010, 9:32 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A02813: Surname: GODWIN Given Names: Jackson J. Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Resv Reference: Wife’s Name: Mary Goodnight Application County & Year: Marion Co 1902 Page 001 A02813 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under General Pension Law Of Florida Form A. State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 30th day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and twenty seven, personally appeared before me a…………………………in and for the County and State aforesaid [Mary Eva Godwin] Mary Eva Godwin, a resident of Marion County of…….. State of Florida, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of the General Pension Laws of Florida. That she is the lawful widow of J. J. Godwin, who 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.) That he also served………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (State here if husband drew a pension, and when.) For proof of Husband’s War Service, Refer to No. 5546. That she was lawfully married to the said J. J. Godwin under the name of Mary Eva Goodnight, in the County of [Marion] Levy State of Florida, on the 2nd day of November 1884, and that she was not divorced from him before nor has she remarried since his death, which occurred on the 2nd day of August, 1927, in the County of Marion, State of Florida, except as hereinafter stated. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she is a resident of Marion County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the……day of All of her life. Page 003 That she was is the widow of J. J. Godwin who was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 5546. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Morriston, County of Levy, State of Florida. Mary Eva Godwin (Signature of Claimant.) Attest: (1) Allison Janney (2) Alma Fields Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of August, A. D. 1927. I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., was made known and fully explained to the applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. J. C. Hale County Judge Levy County Florida (a) State of Florida County of Marion Levy I, J. C. Hale, County Judge, Levy County Florida hereby certify that the records in this office show that a marriage license was issued to J. J. Godwin and Mary Eva Goodnight on the 30th day of October, A. D. 1884. The records further show that the above named parties were married on the 2nd day of November, A. D. 1884, and that the ceremony was performed by J. B. Haralson, Minister of the Gospel. J. C. Hale County Judge Levy County Florida (b) State of…………………. County of………………. Before me, a……………………….., in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared………………………and………………………………, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says each for himself that he was present at the marriage of…………………..and…………………………… which occurred at ……….. on the……day of………….A. D……..in the County of……………, State of…………… and that the ceremony was performed by…………………………………………………. …………………………………(L.S.) …………………………………(L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this……….day of…………., A. D. 192….. ………………………………………. ………………………………………. (SEAL) Page 004 (c) State of Florida} County of Levy} Before me, a County Judge, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared M. R. Godwin and Maggie Godwin who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, each for himself, that he knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of J. J. Godwin which occurred at Blitchton, County of Marion, State of Florida, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1927. M. R. Godwin (L.S.) Mrs. Maggie Godwin (L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of August, A. D. 1927. J. C. Hale County Judge Levy County Fla (Seal) 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 Eva Godwin for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant has been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida for eight years just preceding the date of this application, and that the representations made in the petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted the applicant. Witness our hands this 6th day of September, A. D. 1927. (1) C. (Ed) Carmichael, Chairman (2) J. G. Baskin (3) J. M. Douglas (4) E. L. Mills (5) W. J. Crosby, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: T. D. Lancaster, Jr. Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Applicant may use either form (a) or (b) for proof of marriage, or she may attach certified copy of marriage certificate. Applicant may attach certified copy of official record of husband’s death in lieu of form (c) if preferred. Where the applicant for pension has remarried since the death of the soldier husband, upon whose service she is applying for a pension, she must establish the fact that she has again become a widow in the same manner as prescribed in above paragraph, or if divorced, she should forward certified copy of decree granting a divorce annulling such marriage. Applicant Must Give Permanent Address Page 005 These Blanks to be filled in by Pension Board Claim No. …………….. Name…………………………… Property………………………… Co. Com………………………… Res……………………………… Proof Of War Service Witnesses………………………. …………………………………. …………………………………. …………………………………. Company……………………….. Regiment……………………….. Enlisted…………………………. ………………………………….. W. D. Record Company………………………… Regiment………………………… Enlisted………………………….. …………………………………… Remarks …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… …………………………………… Former Claim No. ……………….. Application No. 23178 Pensioner No. 2813 Claim For Pension By Mrs. Mary Eva Godwin Of Morriston Postoffice Marion County Widow Of J. J. Godwin Of …………………..Company 1st Fla Reserves Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sept. 7, 1927 Approved And Filed In Comp- Troller’s Office Sept. 30, 1927 With pay from Aug 2, 1927 At the rate of $480.00 per annum Roumelle Bowen Secretary of Board ……………………………….. T. J. Appleyard, Printer, Tallahassee, Florida 78.67 Page 006 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 29 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, State at Large, in and for the county and State aforesaid, Jackson J. Godwin who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years of age, having been born on the 21 day of Dec., 1844, in the county of Bradford in the State of Florida. 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 21 day of Dec., 1844. That he is the identical person who enlisted at in Levy Co., under the name of Jackson J. Godwin, on the……day of Nov., 1863, in Company Sam’l Agnew Co. 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.) First Florida Reserves and who was honorably discharged at Boniver Lake in the State of Florida, on the Apr. or May day of…….., 1865, on account of the Close 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 First Fla Reserves in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate Army 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 Bonival Lake in Levy County. 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 Blitchton Fla. $500.00 Cattle, horses and other livestock 6 head Cows $ 50.00 Personal property $ 50.00 Stocks 2 Head Horses $150.00 Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $750.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 1335 at the rate of $150. per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Nearly Blind and almost unable to work at all. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) Almost totally Blind. That my postoffice address is Morriston, County of Levy, State of Florida. Jackson J. Godwin (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) J. M. Blitch (2) J. H. Lanier, Jr. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 30 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. Coulter Notary Public State at Large Page 008 (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 Jackson J. Godwin, 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.) S. H. Blitch J. H. Lanier, Jr. Sworn and subscribed before me, this 30 day of July, 1909. J. W. Coulter Notary Public State at Large (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit. State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came Dr. S. H. Blitch and Dr. E Vanhood, who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he they is a physician; that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid; that he personally knows Jackson J. Godwin 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.) That he is suffering from complete blindness of left eye & almost complete blindness of right eye. He is also in bad condition physically. This deponent further says that the said [affliction] J. J. Godwin is permanently & totally disabled by reason of such affliction from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) S. H. Blitch, Physician E. Van Hood, Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 30th day of July, A. D. 1909. J. W. Coulter, Notary Public, State at Large. 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 personal 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 Marion, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Jackson J. Godwin, 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) ……………………………………… Chairman (2) ……………………………………… (3) ……………………………………… (4) ……………………………………… (5) ……………………………………… 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. 5546 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. ………. Application No. 17443 Pensioner No. 5757 Claim For Pension By Jackson J. Godwin Of Morriston Postoffice Bradford (sic) County Late Of Capt. Agnews Company 1st Fla Reserves Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 14 1909 Approved Mch 25 1910 With pay from July 1 – 1909 At the rate of $150.00 per annum. ………………………………. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida 150 Agnew’s not approved By Co. Com. Page 010 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Marion County} On this 5th day of May, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, J. J. Godwin who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the……..day of September, 1863, in Captain Sam Agnew’s Company, county of Marion, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company Munden’s Special Batallion regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier, at………………, State of………..on or about the………..day of………………, 186…., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the………..day of…………………in………………county, State……………………, (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 received no wounds in the war. I am blind in both eyes. Cannot see my way and am thusly totally disabled to earn a livelyhood. My eyes have been seriously effected for 4 years last and has been constantly growing worse. Cataracts growing over my eyes. [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. J. J. Godwin P. O. Address Morriston, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th May 1902 day S. T. Sistrunk, 1902. Clerk [Clerk Circuit Court,……….County] Page 011 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 21st day of December 1844 in Marion county, State of Florida, and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State on January A. D. 1885, and have continuously resided in this State since that date; that I do not own property, real or person, or real and personal, to the value of eight hundred dollars ($800), and that I am by reason of age incapable of providing a living by manual labor for myself. J. J. Godwin P. O. Address Morriston Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th day of May, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. J. Godwin the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865; that we served with him in Sam Agnew’s Company Munden’s Spl Battallion [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 he disability therefrom claimed to exist does exist, and that he never deserted the Confederate Army. John Pasteur Late of S. Agnew’s Co. Munden’s Special Battallion [Regiment] (To be subscribed by two persons) E. W. Agnew Late of……………Co……….Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th day of May 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by J. J. Godwin 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. W. H. Blitch P. O. Address Morriston Fla B. R. Blitch P. O. Address Blitchton Fla Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of May, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Page 012 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined J. J. Godwin, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find the statement as set forth in this application to be true & correct. S. H. Blitch, M.D. Residence Blitchton Fla E Van Hood, M.D. Residence Ocala, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 3th day of May, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court 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 J. J. Godwin 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 N. A. Fort E. L. Wartmann ……………………………. ……………………………. 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. Page 013 4062 1335 Pay from May 10/02 at rate of $96.00 per annum. Claim For Pension By $150 J. J. Godwin Of Marion County Late Of ……………………..Company ……………………..Regiment Filed In Executive Department May 10, 1902 Approved May 12, 1901 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office May 14, 1902 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee 150 Page 014 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came S. H. Blitch M.D., who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a physician, that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid, that he personally knows Jackson J. Godwin, 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.) That he is totally blind in his left eye (cause cataract). The right eye is practically sightless a cataract being removed therefrom some years ago. His physical condition is bad too. The deponent further says that the said Jackson J. Godwin is permanently and totally disabled by reason of such blindness from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.) (If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line the words “by manual labor.”) S. H. Blitch Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of July A. D. 1907. J. W. Coulter Notary Public State at Large 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 J. J. Godwin 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 28th Marion County, this 28th day of August, A. D. 19 (paper fold covers year) S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Page 015 Jackson J. Godwin $150.00 ACC #1335 Morriston 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1……………………………………….. 2……………………………………….. Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this……….day of……………A.D. 19…………. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of………………………} County of……………………} Before me personally came…………………………………, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp………………..of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of……………..in the State of………………. That he knows…………………………the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate State during the war between the States, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp……………………of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant. ……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………… Adjutant Camp……………………… ……….United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this…….day of………….A. D. 19……. Page 016 Board of Pensions: N. B. Broward, Governor A. C. Croom, Comptroller No. 7999 W. V. Knott, Treasurer Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla., June 17, 1908…190…. Gen. F. C. Ainsworth, Military Secretary, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Jackson J. Godwin who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims to have been a Member of Company Ninth Florida Regiment, C. S. A., and to have been………………………………………………………………………………. Please give us the Record of this Soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Croom, Comptroller Page 017 Adjutant General’s Office 1393561 War Department June 20 1908 Tallahassee, Fla. June 17/08 Jackson J. Godwin 9th Fla Regt C.S.A. Fla. Dept. of Pensions By A. C. Croom, Comptroller Request record of above named. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.” 7999 7580 War Department 1393561 The Adjutant General’s Office Washington June 22, 1908 Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The name Jackson J. Godwin has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any company of the 9th Florida Regiment, C.S.A., nor has any record been found of the capture or parole of a man of that name and organization. F. C. Ainsworth, The Adjutant General (A.G.O. 72-1) Page 018 Morriston, Fla., Sept. 7th, 1909. To the Hon. Board of Pensions Tallehassee (sic) Fla We your humble Petitioners respectfully ask that the pension claim of J. J. Godwin be reconsidered for the following reasons: that he claim shows him to be 65 years old, that his claim further shows him to be totally unable to earn a living from labor by being almost totally blind, beside having his leg broken altogether we deem him him (sic) a fit subject for a pension under the law of humanity. Very Respectfully Very Respectfully J. M. Blitch A. L. McKay J. W. Coulter J. W. Faulk, Jr. A. L. Prisoc W. I. Polk S. H. Blitch W. P. Hammons W. J. Groves J. J. Blitch J. W. Gant H. H. King Page 019 Petition for J. J. Godwin Restoration of pension Page 020 September 8, 1927 Mrs. Mary Eva Godwin, Morriston, Fla. Dear Madam: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your application for pension, which has been filed in the Pension Department for consideration of the Board at its next meeting. You will be advised promptly when action is taken thereon. Yours very respectfully, Comptroller. /J Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/godwin65nmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/flfiles/ File size: 27.5 Kb