Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....James W., BEARD 1899 Civilwar - Pension 1st Regt Inf ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 June 13, 2009, 3:05 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A07874: Surname: BEARD Given Names: James W. Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1899 Page 002 A7874 Page 002 APPLICATION FOR INCREASE IN PENSION Blitchton Fla. Sept – 9 – 1913 State Board of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, J. W. Beard Pensioner No. 7874 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 70 years of age. Signed: James W. Beard Address: Blitchton Fla. PHYSICIANS’ AFFIDAVIT Before me, an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths personally appeared Dr. S. H. Blitch and Dr. J. W. Hood, 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 briefly the nature of the disability – Do not use technical terms) now 70 years old – Left leg 4-3/4 inches shorter than right leg from gunshot wound in thigh in Civil War. No motion in left knee (stiff) barring manual labor. J. W. Hood Physician S. H. Blitch Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Sept. A. D. 1913. Geo. J. Futch Notary Public (Affix Seal) Page 003 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 22 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid, James W. Beard who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 66 years of age, having been born on the 8 day of March, 1843, in the county of Newberry, in the State of South Carolina. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Marion, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 15 day of February, 1866. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Newberry S.C. under the name of James W. Beard, on the 13 day of January, 1861, in Company B, Regiment 1 of the State of South Carolina 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 Columbia S.C. in the State of South Caroline, on the ….day of…………………, 1864, on account of Gun Shot Wound. (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 Army in the year 1864, 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 at Newberry County S.C. Page 004 (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 W. Beard 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.) Geo. M. Blitch S. H. Blitch Sworn and subscribed before me, this 23 day of July, 1909. Geo Carlton Notary Public State at Large (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came S. H. Blitch, 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 James W. Beard 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.) The left leg is five inches shorter than the right leg by reason of gunshot wound of left knee resulting also in complete loss of motion. 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.) S. H. Blitch Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 23 day of July, A. D. 1909. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk 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 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 or near Blitchton Marion County Fla Eighty Acres $300.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock Twenty head of Cattle $100.00 Personal property $ 50.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $450.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 210, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) Thigh wound caused by Minnie ball breaking the bone and causing the same to give daily pain and is five inches shorter than other leg. That my postoffice address is Blitchton, County of Marion, State of Florida. James W. Beard (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) Geo M. Blitch (2) J. W. Carlton Sworn and subscribed before me, this 22 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. Carlton Notary Public State at Large Page 006 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 W. Beard 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 7th day of Sept., A. D. 1909. (1) (illegible signature) Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) N. A. Fort (4) ………………………………. (5) W. J. Crosby 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. 7874 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 210 Application No. 16979 Pensioner No. 5019 CLAIM FOR PENSION By James W. Beard Of Blitchton Postoffice Marion County Late Of B Company 1st S.C. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sept. 13, 1909 Approved Sep 23, 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 Page 007 (Transcribers note: Page 007 appears to be a duplicate photocopy of 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 or near Blitchton Marion County Fla Eighty Acres $300.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock Twenty head of Cattle $100.00 Personal property $ 50.00 Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $450.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 210, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) Thigh wound caused by Minnie ball breaking the bone and causing the same to give daily pain and is five inches shorter than other leg. That my postoffice address is Blitchton, County of Marion, State of Florida. James W. Beard (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) Geo M. Blitch (2) J. W. Carlton Sworn and subscribed before me, this 22 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. Carlton Notary Public State at Large Page 008 7874 J. W. Beard Romeo, Fla. State Pension Board, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby make application for the additional amount of $5.00 per month allowed under Chapter…………..Acts of 1923, to soldiers on the Pension Roll of Florida who lost an eye, a hand or a foot while in actual military service during the Civil War. I do solemnly swear that on or about the 3d day of May A. D. 1863, I lost (State if eye, hand for foot) My thye (sic) was broken by a Minnie Ball which caused my left leg to shorten 4 ½ inches while in actual military service. J. W. Beard (Name of applicant.) (Must be signed before an officer) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14 day of August, A. D. 1923. A. N. Williams N.P. Notary Public Notary Public for the State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires March 15, 1926 The following certificate to be executed by two citizens We the undersigned, citizens of Morriston, County of Levy, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we are personally acquainted with J. W. Beard and have known him for the past 8 years. We are also familiar with his physical condition and know of our own knowledge that he has lost (State whether an eye hand or foot) his left leg is 4 ½ inches short caused by a ball shott (sic) and have every reason to believe that such loss was incurred while in actual military service during the civil war. A. B. Peterson N. L. Blitch Page 009 One leg shorter than other (illegible word). Denied Page 010 Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Marion County} On this 4 day of December 1899 personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State James W. Beard who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 13th day of January, 1861, in Captain D. P. Goggins Company, county of Newberry, in the State of South Carolina, and that while in actual service in said company, 1st Regiment, of the State of S. C. Vol’s, and in line of duty as such soldier, at Chambersville, State of Virginia, on or about the 3rd day of May, 1863, I (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom.) was wounded by gun shot my left thigh was broken by the shot, which has rendered me unable to make a livelyhood 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, 1880, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $600 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, and that I have no children or other relation able so to do, and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. James W. Beard P. O. Address Blitchton Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of December, 1899. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County. Page 011 State of South Carolina} County of Laurens} We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. W. Beard the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in Battle that he was wounded in Company B, 1st Regiment, S.C.V., 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. …………………………………. Late of……………Co.,………..Reg. ………………………………….. (To be subscribed by two persons.) D. P. Goggans Capt. Co. B, 1st Regt. S.C.V. Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of November, 1899. O. G. Thompson J.P.L.C. We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by James W. Beard, and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $600; 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, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood, and no children or other relation able so to do, whose legal duty it is to support him. G. J. Strozier P. O. Address Blitchton Fla B. R. Blitch P. O. Address Blitchton Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of September. J. L. Chance J.P. We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Jas. W. Beard, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find…………. an extensive scar on left thigh also an absolute loss of motion of left knee joint resulting from the injury which left the scar. The left thigh is also shorter than the right by 3 ½ inches which Page 012 makes locomotion very difficult & the limb is practically useless. E. Van Hood M.D. Residence Ocala Fla W. R. O. Veal M.D. Residence Cottonplant Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of Dec, 1899. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk 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 Jas. W. Beard 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 June 2, 1899. W. E. Allen Chairman D. L. Morgan H. W. Long ………………………. ………………………. 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. 428 Pensioner No. 210 Pay from Sept. 30/99 at rate of $72.00 per year. Old No. 686) $120- CLAIM FOR PENSION By James W. Beard Of Marion County Late of D. P. Goggin’s Company 1st. So. Carolina Regiment Filed In Executive Department ………………………………. Approved by the Board Dec. 9/99 for pay from Sept. 30/99 at rate of $72.00 per year. D. Lang Secretary Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office Dec 9 1899 Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. 120.00 Page 014 August 29th, 1923. Mr. J. W. Beard, Romeo, Fla. Dear Sir: In making application for increase in pension I note you make the statement that you were wounded in the thigh and same was broken and caused your left leg to shorten by 4 and ½ inches. The Pension Board considered your application for increase this morning and were unable to grant the increase for the reason that the law does not cover a case of this kind. It must be shown conclusively under the provisions of the law granting increases that the soldier suffered the actual loss of an eye, hand or foot and the fact that your leg was shortened could not be in any way construed to mean that you had lost the leg. I am very sorry that the application could not be granted and am sure that you have suffered a great deal on account of the wound, but still the law is amphatic (sic) and the Board must be governed by its requirements. Yours very truly, SECRETARY. SW-C. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/jamesw614gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 20.1 Kb