Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....JOHNSON, Thomas L. 1902 Civilwar - Pension 3rd 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 8, 2008, 7:34 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES: PENSION APPLICATION A02138: Surname: JOHNSON Given Names: Thomas L. Service Unit: 3rd Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Rachel Semonis Application County & Year: Marion Co 1902 Page 001 A02138 Page 002 WIDOW’S PENSION APPLICATION TO BE SIGNED BY WIDOW (Form A) I, Mrs. Rachel Johnson, 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 Florida, on the following grounds: I am the widow of T. L. Johnson, deceased, who departed this life on the 29 day of October, A. D. 1918, in the county of Duval, in the State of Florida. I was married to him on the 25 day of October, A. D. 1874, in the county of Mercer, in the State of Kentucky. I have not remarried since the death of my said husband………………………………. My husband, the said T. L. Johnson, enlisted and served in the (Military or Naval) Civil War service of the (What State or Confederate States.) Florida during the war between the States of the United States and he did not desert the Confederate or State service. I have been a resident of the State of Florida for ten consecutive years prior to the date of this application, and that I am not receiving a pension from any other State. Rachel Johnson, Applicant ………………………Postoffice State of Florida} County of Sumter} Before me, B. F. Smith, J.P. [Clerk of the Circuit Court] in and for said County and State, personally came Mrs. ……………………………………, who being by me duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the applicant named in the foregoing petition, and that the statements therein made are true. Sworn to and subscribed before me, 5 this April day of………………….A. D. 1919. B. F. Smith, Justice Peace Page 003 Questions To Be Answered by Applicant (Form B) State of Florida} Sumter County} On this First day of April, A. D. 1919, before me………………………………, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Mrs. Rachel Johnson, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says that the answers written herein to the following questions, numbered from 1 to 12, inclusive, are true: 1. What is your name, and where and when were you born? Mrs. Rachel Johnson, Harrodburgs, Mercer County, Ky. 2. Are you the widow of T. L. Johnson? Yes. 3. When and where were you married to T. L. Johnson? 25th Oct. 1874 at Harrodburg, Ky. 4. When and where did he die? Oct 29th, 1918, in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. 5. Have you remarried since the death of your husband? No 6. When and in what company or organization did your husband enlist during the war between the States? See Pension No. 6107 7. Did he desert that service? No 8. Of what State and county are you a resident? Sumter County, Fla. 9. How long have you resided in this State? Twenty years 10. From what date have you continuously resided in this State? 1898 11. Have you lived in any other State than Florida? Yes 12. If you answer yes, give name of the State or States and when you resided there. Kentucky untill (sic) 1882 when I first came to Florida Mrs. Rachel Johnson Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of April A. D. 1919. B. F. Smith Justice of the Peace Page 004 Questions for Witnesses (Form C) State of Florida} County of Sumter} Before me B. F. Smith, a Justice of Peace, [Clerk of the Circuit Court] in and for said county and State, personally came Jourdan Baker and J. S. Reece who appeared as witnesses in support of the application of Mrs. Rachel Johnson for an annuity under the laws of the State of Florida providing for annuities for widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors of the State of Florida, and said witnesses, after being duly sworn true answers to make to the following questions, each for himself deposes and says: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? Jourdan Baker, Oxford, Fla and J. S. Reece, Oxford, Fla. 2. How long have you known the applicant? 12 years. 3. Where does she reside and how long has she been a resident of this State? 12 years or longer. We (illegible word) she has been a resident that long. 4. Were you acquainted with her husband? Yes 5. Where and to whom was she married? See cetificate atacted (sic). 6. Is he dead? If so, when and where did he die? In old soldiers home in Jacksonville Fla on 29 day of October 1918. 7. Was he a solider or sailor in the State or Confederate service during the war between the States? See Penton (sic) Proof No. 6107. 8. When did he enlist, and in what organization? See proof on file in Penton (sic) office. Page 005 9. When was he discharged, and for what cause?………………………………………….. 10. When and in what campaign did he perform regular military duty?…………………... 11. To what military organization did you belong during the war between the States?…… 12. When and where were you paroled or discharged?……………………………………. 13. Were you members of the same Company or Regiment with…………………………. the husband of the applicant?……………………………………………………………... 14. Did he desert the Confederate or State service?……………………………………….. 15. Were either of you with the command when it surrendered?………………………….. 16. Was …………………………………, the husband of the applicant present when the command surrendered?…………………………………………………………………….. 17. If not, where was he?…………………………………………………………………... 18. When did he leave his command?……………………………………………………... 19. Have you any personal or financial interest in the granting of this annuity to the applicant? None Jordan Baker J. S. Reese Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of April, A. D. 1919. B. F. Smith Justice of the Peace [Clerk Circuit Court] (The above questions must be answered by each witness, and the answers must so state.) (If witness was a commissioned officer such fact should be stated.) Page 006 (Form D) State of Florida} County of Sumter} I, W. N. Posser, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that the witnesses named in the foregoing affidavit are reliable and trustworthy persons, and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 7th day of April, A. D. 1919. W. N. Posser Clerk Circuit Court (Form E) We, the undersigned members of the Board of County Commissioners in and for Sumter County, Florida, do hereby certify that at a meeting of the said Board of County Commissioners, held on the 7th day of April, A. D. 1919, the foregoing application for an annuity in behalf of Mrs. Rachel Johnson was presented to the said Board and the same was thereupon duly investigated. We do further certify that in our opinion the said application is just, and should be granted. J. T. Williams, Chairman J. E. Curington J. P. Scott R. S. Hays H. D. Hunt, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: W. N. Posser Clerk Circuit Court NOTE Forms “A” and “B” to be filled by Applicant; “C” by at least two witnesses; “D” by Clerk Circuit Court; “E” by County Commissioners. Page 007 CLAIM FOR PENSION Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 008 WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1917 Note: This form has been left blank except for the following statement: “No information given inside this application – only on last page.” Page 009 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. 21424 Pensioner No. 2138 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Mrs. Rachel Johnson Of Oxford Postoffice Sumter County Widow Of ………………….. Of ………………….Company ………………….Regiment Filed In Pension Department April 9th, 1919 Approved and Filed In Comp- troller’s Office May 7 1919 With pay from Apr 9, 1919 At the rate of $180.00 per annum Sinclair Wells Secretary of Board ……………………………… T. J. Appleyard, Printer, Tallahassee, Florida 11.00 Page 010 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 9th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Clerk Ct. Ct. in and for the county and State aforesaid, Thos. L. Johnson who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 67 years of age, having been born on the 30th day of Dec., 1842, in the county of Columbia, 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 20 day of Aug., 1882. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Lake City, Fla., under the name of Thos. L. Johnson, on the 3 day of May, 1861, in Company K, Regiment 3rd Fla., 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 Army and who was honorably discharged at ………………………….., in the State of ………………………, on the ………….day of…………………, 186…., on account of ………………………. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) I did not receive a discharge, but served thro’ the war until it closed. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) I was wounded and captured on 8th of Oct. 1862, in Ky – until I was able to get about then I rejoined the army. That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the ……………… in the year 186…, and did not desert the service of the …………………………………… 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…………………………………………………………………………………... Page 011 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 estates, located at Summerfield, Fla – 5 acres $100.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $……… Personal property $……… Stocks $……… Bonds $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities $……… Total $100.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 1664, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) My right leg has been broken twice from which I am to earn a living; my right thigh has had all the flesh torn away to the bone by a shell; (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) my head has been split open by a bayonet and one eye has been nearly torn out. That my postoffice address is Summerfield, County of Marion, State of Florida. Thomas L. Johnson (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) W. W. Clyatt (2) C. E. Connor Sworn and subscribed before me, this 9 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 By M. E. Sumner, D.C. Page 012 (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 Thomas L. Johnson, 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. E. Connor W. W. Clyatt Sworn and subscribed before me, this 9th day of July, 1909. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Ct. Ct. By M. E. Sumner, D.C. (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 013 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 Thomas L. Johnson, 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) (illegible signature), Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) M. M. Proctor (4) W. J. Crosby (5) N. A. Fort, 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. 6107 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 1664 Application No. 14854 Pensioner No. 1583 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Thomas L. Johnson Of Summerfield Postoffice Marion County Late Of K Company 3rd Fla Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Aug 27 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 014 Form 118-5-16-1902-2m I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION State of Florida} Marion County} On this 16th day of July, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Thomas L. Johnson, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 3d day of May, 1861, in Captain Parker’s Company, county of Columbia, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company K-3d Fla Regiment of the State of Florida and in line of duty as such soldier, at Perryville, State of Kentucky, on or about the 8th day of Oct., 1862, and was [honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the] (in the service until Lee’s surrender) (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 a shell in right thigh, and by bullet in right thigh just above knee. I also was wounded in the head by bayonet, and in leg by bullet just above the ankle, from all of which wounds I have suffered greatly, and I am now suffering excessively, they have also caused me to be afflicted with rheumatism which also disables me………………………. 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. Thomas L. Johnson P. O. Address Summerfield Marion County Sworn and subscribed before me this 16th day of July, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County By H. C. Sistrunk, D.C. Page 015 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 30th day of December, in Columbia county, State of Florida 1842, and that I am now past the age of [sixty-five (65)] 59 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. Thomas L. Johnson P. O. Address Summerfield Marion Co., Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 16th day of July, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County By H. C. Sistrunk, D.C. We do solemnly swear that we personally knew T. L. Johnson the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in …………..Company [K] C 3rd 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. Frank E. Saxon Late of C Co. 3rd Reg. (To be Subscribed by two Persons.) ……………………………………. Late of………..Co………..Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this 24 day of July 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by Thomas L. Johnson 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. T. W. Smith P. O. Address Ocala, Fla. I. D. Robbin (illegible word) P. O. Address Ocala, Fla. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of July, 1902. John E. Bailey Notary Public Page 016 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Mr. Thomas L. Johnson, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find him suffering from the effects of three wounds in the right thigh and leg, also a scalp wound on the left side of the frontal bone, all recieved (sic) at the battle of Perryville, Ky, Oct. 8th, 1862. At times he suffers intense pain in the right leg, rendering him unable to do physical or manual labor of any kind to any extent. Jno. M. Thompson, M.D. Residence Ocala, Fla. E. Van Hood, M.D. Residence Ocala, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 16th day of July, 1902. 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 Commissioner of ……………………county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by T. L. Johnson 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. L. 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. Page 017 4525 $120 1664 OK ACC CLAIM FOR PENSION By Thomas L. Johnson Of Marion Co. Summerfield, Fla Late Of Private Company “K” – 3d Fla Regiment Filed In Executive Department Aug 1, 1902 Approved Oct 1st, 1902 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office 120.00 ……………………, 190….. Pay from Aug 1st/02 at rate of $96.00 per annum Page 018 #4525 File Augt 1, 1902 Summerfield, Fla Sept 14 1902 Mr. A. C. Coomes Dear Sir: I applied for Penchion and has not hear from it Pleas give the matter yore attenchen & notifiy me what action has bin taken on it & oblige. Thos. L. Johnson Summerfield Acknowledge Recpt of letter & tell him will look the matter up at Pension office & let him know. Page 019 T. L. Johnson Sept. 17, 1902. Look up at Pension Office & write him again. Page 020 Marriage Certificate This is to Certify, That on the 25th day of Oct. 1874……191…. the rites of Marriage were legally solemnized by me between Thomas L. Johnson and Rachel A. Semonis at brides mother in the County of Mercer, State of Kentucky in the presence of Jacob Barkley, Cornelius Terhune, William Bull & Barnett Terhune. (Signed) J. C. Gilliam Note – The Statute requires the names of at least two witnesses to be inserted in the foregoing Certificate. A copy att. T. L. Menangs, Clk. MCC. Courier-Journal Job Print, Louisville Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/johnson563gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 23.1 Kb