Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....JONES, Laura S. Widow Of Samuel H. 1901 Civilwar - Pension Co. E 13th Miss. Regt. ************************************************ 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 August 24, 2008, 6:16 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A12417: Surname: JONES Given Names: S. H. Service Unit: Mississippi Reference: Wife’s Name: Laura S. – Application County & Year: Page 001 A12417 Page 002 Form No. 701 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this 31st day of August 1903 personally appeared before me a Clerk Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Mrs. Laura L. Jones aged 59 years, who being by me duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Act of the Legislature, approved June 6, 1903, for indigent widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors: That she is the lawful widow of Samuel H. Jones who enlisted ……….day of…Spring 1861 in Capt Baseman Company, E 13th Regiment of the State of Miss and who was on the ……..day of……., 186…., at ……….in the State of ……………..[killed in battle or honorably discharged from said service,] served until the end of the war, and died on the 4th day of March 1891 at his home in Marion County, Fla………………………………………………………………. that she was legally married to said soldier prior to the first day of January, 1885, at Gaston, in the State of Alabama; that she has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously, since the first day of January, A. D. 1890; that she does not own property, real and personal, to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and is not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; and that she has not purposely disposed of any property for the purpose of availing herself of the provisions of this act. Laura L. Jones P. O. Address Ocala, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 31st day of August, 1903. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County Page 003 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased…………………….., that we served with him in……………………………of the………………Regiment from the State of………………………, and know of our own knowledge that he never deserted the service of his State, or of the Confederate States. ………………………….. P. O. Address……………. …………………………. P. O. Address…………… Sworn and subscribed before me this…………….day of……………., 190….. ………………………………… Clerk Circuit Court………………..County We do solemnly swear that we personally knew………………………..and are satisfied that he performed the service set forth on foregoing page; that he was a true and faithful soldier in Confederate service and that he never deserted the same. ………………………………. Citizen of……………County ………………………………. Citizen of…………….County Sworn and subscribed before me this………………….day of………………, 190….. …………………………………. …………………………………. State of Florida} County of…….} Personally appeared before me a…………………………………in and for said county, …………………….who being duly sworn says that he is Adjutant of Camp No………… of United Confederate Veterans at…………………..in county of………………and that ………………….was at the time of his death a member in good standing of said Camp. Sworn to and subscribed before me this………………..day of………………A.D. 19….. (Note: Fill out the one of the above affidavits most suitable to applicant’s condition. We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant………………that she was the lawful wife of……………………..now deceased, that she has never remarried since his death, that she is a person of “respectability and good reputation,” that she does not own property to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and that she is not possessed of a sufficient income from any source, and has constantly resided in Florida since January 1st, 1890. ……………………………… ……………………………… Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………….day of……………., 190….. ……………………………………… ……………………………………… Page 004 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. ………………………………. Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of……………………county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by……………………and are satisfied that the facts and conditions therein stated and alleged are true and correct and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 6th, 1903. ………………………………… Chairman ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ……………………………….. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: ……………………………….. 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 005 Approved by County Comrs Dec 2 1901 5484 2319 12417 Claim For Pension By Laura L. Jones Of Ocala, Marion Co. Widow Of ………………… Of Bozemans Company E 13th Miss. Regiment Filed In Executive Department Sept. 1, 1903 Approved Sept 1, 1903 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………….., 190….. Dead list Pay from Sept 1, 1903 At rate of $96.00 Per annum. Page 006 Form A.4 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this 11th day of November, 1901, personally appeared before me a Clerk of Court in and for said county and State, Mrs. Laura L. Jones, aged 57 years, who, being by me duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by act of the Legislature, approved May 3, 1901, for indigent widows of deceased and aged Confederate soldiers and sailors: I am the lawful widow of Samuel H. Jones, who enlisted ……….., 1861, in Captain Bozeman’s Company, “E” 13th Miss. Regiment of the State of Mississippi, and who while in actual service and in the line of duty as such continued [on the] in service [day of] until surrender, 1865, [at…………………, in the State of………………………………….] (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing date and cause of death.) He died from the of scurvy and dysentery contracted while in service during the war, and while in line of duty; it eventually caused his death in Ocala, Florida on March 4, 1890……..that I was legally married to said soldier prior to the first day of January, 1885, at Sumter County in the State of Alabama; that I have been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously since the first day of January, A. D. 1890; that I do not own property, real and personal, to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn a livelihood, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; and that I have not purposely disposed of my property for the purpose of availing myself of the provisions of this act. Laura L. Jones P. O. Address Ocala, Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 11 day of November, 1901. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County Page 007 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased Samuel H. Jones, that we served with him in Company “E” of the 13th Mississippi Regiment from the State of Mississippi, and know of our own knowledge that he received (contracted) at the time and place claimed, the wound (or disease) which resulted in his death, and that he never deserted the service of the State, or of the Confederate States. Hugh D. Cameron Capt. P. O. Address Bartow Fla …………………………. P. O. Address…………… Sworn and subscribed before me this 14th day of November, 1901. G. T. Hill [Clerk Circuit Court] Justice of the Peace County We do solemnly swear that we personally knew and professionally treated the said above Samuel H. Jones, and are satisfied that the wound (or disease) set forth above as having been sustained in the service of the Confederate States, was the direct cause of his death on the fourth day of March, 1890. E. Van Hood, M.D. U.S.A. Residence Ocala, Fla The other Physician Dr. J. P. Gary Residence is Dead Sworn and subscribed before me this 11th day of November, 1901. John E. Bailey Notary Public We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the above applicant Mrs. Laura L. Jones, that she was the lawful wife of Samuel H. Jones now deceased, that she has never remarried since his death, that she is a person of “respectability and good reputation,” that she does not own property to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and that she is not physically or otherwise enabled to earn a livelihood, and has constantly resided in Florida since January 1st, 1880. N. G. Jones J. B. Jones Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of November, 1901. John E. Bailey Notary Public for N. G. Jones Murray Neff Notary Public Nov. 21, 1901 Page 008 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 Laura L. Jones and are satisfied that the conditions and alleged facts therein stated are true and correct, and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved May 3, 1901. H. W. Long, Chairman T. S. Lucius N. A. Fort E. L. Wartmann Jno. L. Edwards, 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 009 2939 Claim For Pension By Laura L. Jones Of Ocala, Fla Widow Of S. H. Jones Company “E” 13th Miss Regiment Filed In Executive Department Dec. 14th, 1901 Approved ………………………, 1…. ……………………………. Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 1…. I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Page 010 Office of S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County Ocala, Florida Hon A C Croom Tallahassee Dear Sir:- I send you pension claim of Mrs. Laura L. Jones, she has a claim in the pension office with all proofs required; filed in Tallahassee about the first of December, 1901, old (illegible word), will you please do me the favor to attach the proofs in that application to this one & get the Board to act upon it, she is a very poor woman and deserves the pension. I shall appreciate the favor very much indeed. Very truly, S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Page 011 Morriston, Florida Nov. 13th, 1901 To Whom it May Concern, This is to certify that Samuel H. Jones was a member of Company “E” (Alamutcha Infantry) 13th Miss. Regiment Borderdale’s Brigade, McLau’s Div. Longstreets Corps of Lee’s Army; and that a more excellent and patriotic soldier never enlisted in any army; and that his widow (whom I knew in her girlhood) is deserving of any assistance appreciative people can render her. I was 1st Lieut. of this Company, then Captain, afterwards Commanded the Regiment, and know whereof I speak. Signed Hugh D. Cameron Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/jones573gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 14.0 Kb