Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....NEIL, Robert G. 1907 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 May 17, 2008, 7:36 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A10152: Surname: NEIL Given Names: Robert G. Service Unit: 1st Regt Inf Resv Reference: Wife’s Name: Mattie Green Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 A10152 Page 002 Application For Increase In Pension Lowell, Fla., Aug. 3, 1915 State Board Of Pensions, Tallahassee, Florida I, Robt. G. Neil, Pensioner No. 7434 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 68 years of age. Signed: Robert G. Neil Address: Lowell, Fla. Physician’s Affidavit Before me an officer duly authorized to to (sic) take acknowledgments and administer oaths personally appeared Dr. J. Harry Walters and Dr. Eugene G. Peek M.D., both well known to me to be reputable licensed 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) old age. J. Harry Walters, M. D. Physician Eugene G. Peek, M.D. Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1915. N. C. (surname is illegible) Notary Public (Affix Seal) Page 003 Widow’s Pension Claim Under General Pension Law Of Florida Form A. State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 12th day of September, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Mattie Mae Neil, Sr., a resident of Anthony, County of Marion 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 Robert G. Neil, Sr., who enlisted under the name of Robert G. Neil, Sr., 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 Pension No. 7434, Filed in the Comptroller’s Office, Tallahassee. That she was lawfully married to the said Robert G. Neil, Sr., under the name of Mattie Mae Green, in the County of Marion State of Florida, on the 14th day of February, 1875, and that she was not divorced from him before nor has she remarried since his death, which occurred on the 5th day of September, 1930, 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…..Over sixty (60) years. Page 004 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. 23718 Pensioner No. 10152 Claim For Pension By Dead Mattie Mae Neil Of Island Grove Postoffice ………………County Widow Of Robert G. Neil Of ………………Company ………………Regiment Filed In Pension Department October 10, 1930 Approved and Filed In Comp- Troller’s Office Oct. 21, 1930 With pay from Sept. 7, 1930 At the rate of $480.00 per annum Roumelle Bowen Secretary of Board ……………………………….. Ptg. Dept.-Fla School for Boys, Marianna Page 005 That she was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. …….. . That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Island Grove, County of Alachua, State of Florida. Mattie Mae her X mark Neil (Signature of Claimant) Attest: (1) Mrs. Aurilla L. Neil (2) Florrie A. Montgomery Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, A. D. 1930. 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. Florrie A. Montgomery Notary Public, State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires November 21, 1932. (a) Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. (b) State of Florida, County of Marion Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared B. H. Leitner and George Pasteur Sr, who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says each for himself that he was present at the marriage of Robert G. Neil, Sr., and Mattie Mae Green which occurred at Anthony, Florida, on the 14th day of February, A. D. 1875, in the County of Marion, State of Florida, and that the ceremony was performed by Dan Grantham, a Methodist Minister. B. H. Leitner (L.S.) George Pasteur Sr (L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, A. D. 1930. R. A. Swain Notary Publis (sic) State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires: Notary Public State of Florida at Large (Seal) My Commission Expires Nov. 9, 1931 Page 006 (c) State of Florida, County of Marion. Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared J. A. Fulton and S. H. Pasteur 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 Robert G. Neil, Sr., which occurred at Anthony, County of Marion, State of Florida, on the 6th day of September, A. D. 1930. J. A. Fulton (L.S.) S. H. Pasteur (L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, A. D. 1930. ………………………………………. Notary Public, State of Florida at Large, My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Florida at Large (Seal) My Commission Expires Nov. 9, 1931 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 Mattie Mae Neil 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 October, A. D. 30. (1) J. M. Douglas, Chairman (2) J. G. Baskers (3) C. E. Carmichael (4) L. B. Griggs (5) W. J. Crosby, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: T. D. Lancaster, Clerk Circuit Court By Carlyle Ausley, D.C. 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 007 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 24 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, R. G. Neel who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 67 years of age, having been born on the 15th day of December, 1847, in the county of Marion, 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 15th day of December, 1847. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Madison, under the name of Robert G. Neel, on the ….day of April, 1864, in Company K, Regiment First 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 States and who was honorably discharged at Madison, in the State of Florida, on the ……day of April, 1865, on account of the ending of war. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) Never served in any other military capacity except in the militia before I enlisted in Co. K, First Fla. (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 sick and on furlough at Madison, Florida (had measles, had relapse & was in bed). Page 008 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 Robert G. Neal 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) (signature is illegible), 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 must be fully and accurately given. Pension No: 7434 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 6196 Application No. 14764 Pensioner No. 1535 Claim For Pension By Robert G. Neil Of Anthony Postoffice Marion County Late Of “K” Company First 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 Page 009 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 Marion County Fla $300.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $150.00 Personal property $ 20.00 Stocks…..None….. $……… Bonds…...None…. $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities..None $……… Total $470.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 6196, at the rate of $100 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Chronic Diarhoea, and feebleness of age. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Anthony, County of Marion, State of Florida. Robert G. Neil (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1)……………………………… (2)……………………………… Sworn and subscribed before me, this 24th 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. John E. Bailey Notary Public My commission expires Apl. 16th, 1912 Page 010 (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 Robert G. Neil, 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.) T. J. Leitner J. M. Neil J. A. Fenton Sworn and subscribed before me, this 24th day of July, 1909. John E. Bailey Notary Public My commission expires Apl. 16th, 1912. (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came W. V. Newsom, 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 Robert G. Neil 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.) Chronic catarrhal disease of bowels following a relaps (sic) of meseals (sic) contracted during the war. This deponent further says that the said Robt. G. Neil is permanently & almost wholey disabled by reasons of such affliction & old age from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) W. V. Newsom, M. D. Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 24th day of July, A. D. 1909. John E. Bailey, Notary Public 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 011 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (Form A.) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, Robert Neal, 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 the State of Florida, upon the following grounds: I enlisted and served in the (Naval or Military) Military service of (State whether Confederate States or this State.) the State during the war between the States of the United States, and that I did not desert the Confederate or State service; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State for ten years prior to the date of this application and have been continuously since a citizen of the State of Florida and that I (Here state fully the disability under which the applicant claims a pension, whether he lost in service a limb or limbs, eye or eyes, or whether he is permanently disabled by reason of wounds received in service, or disease, to gain a livelihood by manual labor, or whether he is over 60 years of age and is by reason of age incapable of providing a living for himself.) Is 65 yrs old. I further represent to the State Board of Pensions, that I am not receiving a pension from any other State. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of August, A. D. 1907. R. G. Neil Witness: H. D. Palmer H. B. Foy Jr Page 012 9111 Claim For Pension 6196 By R. G. Neal 100 Of Anthony Fla Late Of McGahagin’s Company Co K 1 Reserve Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 12 1907 Approved Jan 22 1908 With pay from Aug 12 1907 At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………, 19… Page 013 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 5th day of August, A. D. 1907 before me S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Robt. G. Neal, who being by me first duly sworn deposes and says, that the statements made in the foregoing application for a pension in his own behalf are true. This deponent further says, that the answers written herein to the following questions, numbered from 1 to 12 inclusive, are true: 1. What is your full name, and where do you reside? Robt. Neal, Anthony, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Marion Co Fla – 1841. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 65 yrs. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? 1863 Madison Fla McGahagins Company “K”. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. McGahagin. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. Capt. McGahagin. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Col. Danniels. 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. ~ 9. If discharged prior to termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. ~ 10. If you lost an eye or limb during your service in the war, state when and where and in what engagement you sustained such injury. ~ 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. None Page 014 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. None. R. G. Neil Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 5th day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. D. Palmer, D.C. (Form C) Affidavit to Be Made by Commissioned Officer Note: Form C has been left blank in its entirety. (Form D) State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came C. C. Priest and W. L. Eichelberger & W. E. McGahagin, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Marion in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of McGahagin’s regiment in the service of the Page 015 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said R. G. Neal was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with R. G. Neal, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said R. G. Neal rendered the service as soldier or sailor for the Confederate States during the war between the States as set forth in the foregoing petition for a pension. That he did not desert the Confederate army, and that the disability claimed by him to exist, does in fact exist and prevents him from earning a livelihood for himself, and these deponents being further sworn true answer to make to the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? C. C. Priest, Anthony, Fla. 2. Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension? If so, what is his name? Where does he reside? And how long has he resided in this State? Yes, Robt. G. Neal, Anthony, Fla., All his life. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? McGahagin’s Co. “K”. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes 5. Where you when your organization surrendered? Madison, Fla. 6. Was the applicant present? [No] Yes. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? …………………………….. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? At surrender. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? None Page 016 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Farmer – good. 1. C. C. Priest 2. A. L. Eichelberger W. E. McGahagin Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clk By H. D. Palmer, D.C. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came E. T. Williams, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of Marion in the State of Florida. That he knows R. G. Neil, 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 Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant………………………………………………………………………………... E. T. Williams Adjutant Camp Marion #56 United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clk By H. D. Palmer, D. C. Page 017 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit Note: Form F has been left blank in its entirety. 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 R. G. Neal 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 Marion County, this 5th day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court By H. D. Palmer, D.C. Page 018 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for Marion County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 6 day of Aug., 1907, the foregoing application of Robert Neal for pension under the laws of Florida, was by us investigated; that we are satisfied 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 6 day of Aug., A. D. 1907. (1) Jno. L. Edwards (2) S. R. Pyles (3) N. A. Fort (4) C. W. Turner (5) J. M. Mathews County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court By H. B. Foy, Jr., D.C. Note 1. Before any questions are answered the officer will swear the applicant or witness in the following words or to the like effect: “You do solemnly swear that you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall give shall be the whole truth, so help you God.” 2. Additional affidavits may be attached if blank spaces are insufficient. 3. The blanks must be filled. The information required must be accurately and fully given. 4. Forms “A” and “B” must be filled out by Applicant; “C” by Commissioned Officers; “D” by two soldiers or citizens of the County; “E” by Adjutant of Camp United Confedreate (sic) Veterans; “F” by physician. 5. It is not necessary to fill out each form lettered “C,” “D” and “E,” one of them must be filled out. Either one will suffice. Page 019 October 11, 1930 Mrs. Mattie Mae Neil, Island Grove, Florida. Dear Mrs. Neil: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your application for pension which has been filed in the Pension Department for consideration by the Board at its next meeting. You will be advised promptly when action is taken thereon. I am enclosing herewith my warrant No. 9798 for $8.00, being the amount due for the six days in which Mr. Neil lived. There is no provision in the law covering funeral expenses of a Confederate Veteran or their widow and I am returning the application that you sent up in this regard herewith. Yours very truly, Comptroller /j encl. Page 020 Rec’d 171730 Island Grove, Fla. Oct 9th 1930 Hon Ernest Amos Comptroller Tallahassee, Fla. Dear Sir-, I herewith Inclosing claim for pension with all papers attached. This point will be my permnant (sic) address. Your’s Resp Mattie Mae Neil Sr Page 021 State of Florida, County of Marion. On this 13th day of September, A. D., 1930, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County of Marion and State of Florida, at Large, B. H. Leitner and George Pasteur, Sr., who after first being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says each for himself, that they are personally acquainted with and have known Mattie Mae Neil, formerly known as Mattie Mae Green, about seventy-five (75) years or all her life; that they were present and witnessed the Marriage of the said Mattie Mae Green and Robert G. Neil, Sr., on February 14th, A. D., 1875, at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Lee Andrew Green, in Anthony, Florida; that Dan Grantham, a Methodist Minister performed the Marriage Ceremony. That the said Robert G. Neil, Sr., and Mattie Mae Neil, have lived together as man and wife continuously since said date until he, the said Robert G. Neil, Sr., died on September 5th, A. D., 1930. As the Public Records of Marion County, Florida, do not show a record of this marriage we feel sure the Minister, Dan Grantham, misplaced them or failed to return the Marriage License to be recorded. B. H. Leitner George Pasteur, Sr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, A.D., 1930. R. A. Swain Notary Public, State of Florida at Large. My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires Nov. 9, 1931 Additional Comments: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/neil557gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 27.1 Kb