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FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES

PENSION APPLICATION A02807:

Surname:  NORRIS

Given Names:  Benjamin H.

Service Unit:  Alabama

Reference:

Wife’s Name:  Julia Mathews

Application County & Year:  Marion Co 1902

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A02807

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Widow’s Pension Claim
Under General Pension Law of Florida
Form A.

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

On this 1st day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and 27, personally
appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid Julia
Ferrell Norris a resident of Ocala, 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 Benjamin H. Norris who enlisted under the name of
Benjamin H. Norris 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………………………………………In Proof of Husband’s war service Refer to Pension
No. 8772, Filed in Comptroller’s Office.

That she was lawfully married to the said Benjamin H. Norris under the name of Julia
Ferrell Mathews in the [County] Province of San Paulo State of Destrea Campinas,
Brazil on the 8th day of June 1976 (sic), and that she was not divorced from him
before nor has she remarried since his death, which occurred on the 22 day of July,
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 20th day of May 1882.

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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 Ocala Marion County, of Florida State of Florida.

Julia Ferrell Norris 
(Signature of Claimant.)

Attest:

(1) F. W. Ditto
(2) Annie S. Cooner

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 1st day of Aug., 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.

F. W. Ditto
Notary Public

(a)

State of Florida
County of Marion

I, S. S. Savage, Jr., of Marion County, Florida, hereby certify that the records in
this office show that a marriage license was issued to……………and……………..on the ….day
of……………, A. D. ………………

The records further show that the above named parties were married on the……day
of……………, A. D…………., and that the ceremony was performed by……………

(Seal)

(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)

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(c)

State of Florida
County of Marion

Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally
appeared S. S. Savage, Jr., and Lucy Norris Savage, Jr., 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 Benjamin H. Norris which occurred at Ocala,
County of Marion, State of Florida, on the 22 day of July, A. D. 1927.

S. S. Savage, Jr. (L.S.)
Lucy Norris Savage (L.S.)

Sworn and subscribed before me this 1st day of Aug., A. D. 1927.

F. W. Ditto
Notary Public 
(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 Julia Ferrell Norris 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 1st day of August, A. D. 1927.

(1) C. Ed. Carmichael, Chairman
(2) J. G. Baskins
(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

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These Blocks 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. 23172
Pensioner No. 2807
Claim For Pension
By 
Julia Ferrell Norris
Of
Ocala Postoffice
Marion County
Widow Of
Benj. H. Norris
Of
……………………..Company
……………………..Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Aug. 8, 1927
Approved And Filed In Comp-
Troller’s Office
[Jun 2] Aug. 13, 1927
With pay from July 22, 1927
At the rate of $480.00 per annum.
Roumelle Bowen
Secretary of Board
……………………………….
T. J. Appleyard, Printer, Tallahassee, Florida
5.33

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Soldier’s Pension Claim
Under The Act of 1909.
(Form A.)

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

On this 15 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared
before me, a Clerk Circuit court in and for the county and State aforesaid, Benjamin
H. Norris who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 65 years of
age, having been born on the 29 day of Nov., 1844, in the county of Dallis, in the
State of Alabama.  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…..day
of April, 1882.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Halls Mill Mobile Co., Ala, under
the name of Benjamin H. Norris, on the 22nd day of August, 1862, in Company G,
Regiment 15 Confederate Calvary of the State of Alabama in the service of the
Confederacy.  (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States
Army or in the service of a State.) and who was honorably discharged at Gainesville,
in the State of Alabama, on the…..day of April, 1865, on account of End of the War.

(Here state fully any other military serviced 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
Confederacy in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederacy 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 Gainesville, Ala.

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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 Near Santos in Marion County 40 acres	$300.00
Cattle, horses and other live stock…………None……………		$………
Personal property………House hold goods…………………..			$  25.00
Stocks…………………..None………………………………..				$………
Bonds…………………..None………………………………...				$………
Mortgages, notes and other securities……..None……………..		$………
						Total		$325.00

That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to
Claim No. 1782 for the proof contained therein.

(Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

That my postoffice address is Ocala, County of Marion, State of Florida.

Benjamin H. Norris
(Claimants must sign name in full.)

Attest:

(1) S. T. Sistrunk
(2) ……………..

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 15th 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


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(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 Benjamin H. Norris, 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.)

E. L. Carney
J. P. Galloway

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 15th day of July, 1909.

S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk

(Form C.)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

Before me personally came……………………………………., 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……………………………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.)

Has kidney & bladder trouble, has defective eye sight; caused from above troubles,
all were brought on by the hardships & exposure experienced during Civil War, in
addition, the infirmities of advancing years are telling seriously upon him.

This deponent further says that the said Benjamin H. Norris is, at times
permanently….disabled by reason of such disabilities from earning a livelihood for
himself by manual labor.
(Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.)

Jno. M. Thompson, M.D. Physician
J. W. Hood, M.D.

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 23rd day of August, 1909.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court

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.

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(Form D.)

Affidavit to be Made by a Commissioned Officer.

State of……………..}
County of…………..}

Before me, a ………………………………., in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally
came……………………………………., who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was a
commissioned officer with the rank of………..in Company …………. Regiment  of the State
of……………………………. during the War between the States of the United States; that he was
enlisted at…………….., in the State of……… on the ……day of……………, 186…., and that he was
commissioned…………………... in the above company and regiment on the……day of………………,
186……, and that he was honorably discharged at………………….on the……….day of……….., 186….,
by reason of……………………………………………………………………………….

That he personally knew………………………….., who is an applicant for a pension under the
Laws of Florida; that he knows that the said applicant enlisted in Company….
Regiment of the State of………………….; that he served faithfully until honorably
discharged on the……day of…….., 186….., on account of………………., at……….., State of
…………………….and that the said applicant did not desert the service of the Confederate
States nor did he take the oath of allegiance to the United States before the close
of the war.

…………………………………..
Late………….of Company……….Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me, this……..day of………………, 19……; and I hereby certify
that the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the foregoing for any purpose.

(Form E.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade.

State of Louisiana}
Parish [County] of Calcasieu}

Before me, a duly qualified Notary Public in and for the State and Parish [County]
aforesaid, personally came Lemuel C. Dees of Lake Charles, [County of] Parish of
Calcasieu, State of Louisiana who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that
he is the identical person who enlisted at Halls Mill Mobile Co in the State of
Alamabama (sic), on the 22 day of 

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August 1862, in Company G 15th Confederate Calvary Regiment of the State of Alabama,
which organization was regularly mustered into the service of the Confederate States
of America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that Benjamin H. Norris
enlisted in Company G 15th Calvary Regiment of the State of Alabama at Halls Mill
Mobile Co. in the State of Alabama on the 22 day of August, 1862; that he served
faithfully in the said organization until the…..day of April, 1865, when he was
honorably discharged on account of end of the war at Gainesville, in the State of
Alabama, and did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the oath of
allegiance to the United States before the close of the War.

(Here state whether the soldier was transferred to another organization, or not, and
if captured or imprisoned, state when and where.)

He was not transferred.

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with him in Company
G, Regiment 15th Calvary of the State of Alabama, and was honorably discharged at
Gainesville, in the State of Alabama, on the 5th day of April, 1865, by reason of
end of war, and I did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the oath of
allegiance to the United States before the close of the war.

Lemuel Calvin Dees
Late of Company G 15th Calvary Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of July, 1909, and I hereby certify
that the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the pension claim sought to be
established by this declaration.

W. H. Haskell
Notary Public

(Form F.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade.

State of Alabama}
County of Tuscaloosa}

Before me, a Judge of Probate in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally
came J. D. Blocker, Sr., of the County of Tuscaloosa, State of Alabama, who, being
duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical person who enlisted
at Halls Mill Mobile County in the State of Alabama [on the……day of……..] about Aug.
1862, in Company “G” 15th Regiment of Confed. Cavalry of the State of Alabama, which
organization was regularly mustered into the service of the Con-

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federate States of America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that
Benjamin H. Norris enlisted in Company “G”  15th Regiment of the Confed. Cavalry of
the State of Alabama, [at]………in the State of Alabama [on the….day of] about August,
1862; that he served faithfully in the said organization until the…..day of April,
1865, when he was honorably discharged on account of closing of the war, at
Gainesville, in the State of Alabama, and did not desert the Confedrate States
service nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States before the close of the
war.

(Here state whether the soldier was transferred to another organization, or not, and
if captured or imprisoned, state when and where.)

No change or transfer made.

I know personally of the above stated service because I served with him in Company
G, Regiment 15th Cav. of the State of Alabama, and was honorably discharged at
Gainesville, in the State of Alabama, on the 5th day of April, 1865, by reason of
close of war, and I did not desert the Confederate States service nor take the oath
of allegiance to the United States before the close of the war.

J. D. Blocker Sen’r
Late of Company G 15th Ala Cav Regt

Sworn and subscribed before me this 10th day of August, 1909, and I hereby certify
that the above declaration was fully made known to the affiant before swearing, and
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the pension claim sought to be
established by this declaration.

Jas. C. Brown, Judge of Probate
for Tuscaloosa County, Ala.

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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 Benjamin H. Norris 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 30 7th day of Aug Sept., A. D. 1909.

(1) note: signature is illegible, 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.

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Pension No. 6329
Act of 1913
Former Claim No. 1782
Application No. 17003
Pensioner No. 2671
Claim For Pension
By
B. H. Norris
Of
Ocala Postoffice
Marion County
Late Of
G Company 
15th Ala Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Sep 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

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Form A3			I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.

Soldier’s Application for Pension.

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this 6th day of January, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Benjamin H. Norris who being by me
duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the…..day
of August, 1863, in Captain John H. Marshall Company, county of Monroe in the State
of Alabama, and that while in actual service in said company “G” 15th Regiment of
the State of Alabama (15th C.S.A.) on or about the…..day of……….., 1865, and was
honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the Surrender of R. E. Lee
[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 am suffering from disease of the kidneys caused by exposure & hardships incurred &
suffered while in the service of the Confederate States and my present disability
was caused by the disability above named, incurred while in the service, in line of
duty and severity as to have defied every effort to cure or abate it, and now I am
quite unable to make a living by manual labor from that cause.  I am now 58 years
old.  I entered service while a mere boy – from sense of duty & patriotism, 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.

Benjamin H. Norris
P. O. Address Santos Marion Co Fla.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1902.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court Marion County
By H. C. Sistrunk DC

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[I do solemnly swear that I was born on the……day of…….in………….county, State of……….,
and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was 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.

………………………………
P. O. Address………………..

Sworn and subscribed before me this………day of…………………, 190……

……………………………….
Clerk Circuit Court………County]

We do solemnly swear that we personally knew Benjamin H. Norris, the above
application for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with
him in “G” Company 15th Ala C.S.A. 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.  Comrades are inaccessible now (such as are
still alive).  I am unable to get them now at this date date (sic).

………………………………………
Late of………….Co………….Reg.

To be subscribed by two persons.

……………………………………….
Late of…………….Co…………Reg.

Sworn and subscribed before me this……….day of……………..

………………………………………..

We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned
by Benjamin H. Norris 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.

Geo. G. Mathews
P. O. Address Ocala Fla

D. S. Beck
P. O. Address Ocala Fla

Sworn and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1902.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public for
the State of Florida

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We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do
solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Mr. Benjamin H. Norris, who is
personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws
of Florida, and find him suffering with an irritability of the neck of the bladder
which renders him totally unfit for physical & manual labor of any kind, thereby
rendering him unfit for manual labor of any kind.  The above bladder trouble was
evidently caused by exposure during service in Civil War, 1864.  There is not doubt
of this fact.

Jno. M. Thompson M.D.
Residence Ocala, Fla

E. Van Hood M.D.
Residence Ocala, Fla.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 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
By H. C. Sistrunk, D.C.

We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Marion county, Florida, do hereby
certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made
by ………….. 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
N. A. Fort
T. S. Lucius
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.

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3020
1782
$120
Pay from Jany 12 1903 at rate of $96.00 per annum
Claim For Pension
By
Benj. H. Norris
Of
Santos Fla
Late of
G Company
15 Alabama (illegible) Regt. Regiment
Filed in Executive Department
January 13, 1902
Final Proof Jany 12 1903
Approved
January 12, 1903
C. H. Dickinson
Sec of Bd
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
…………………, 1…….
I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla.
120.00

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We, the undersigned physicians, resident of the State and county aforesaid, swear
that we have carefully examined Mr. Benjamin H. Norris, who is personally known to
us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find
him laboring under severe bladder & kidney troubles, brought on, & caused by service
in the Civil War, having volunteered in August, 1862, & served continuously until
the end of April, 1865.  Has never had good health since, & is not able to do manual
labor of any kind, being totally disabled to do any work of a physical character
whatever.

Jno. M. Thompson M.D.
Residence Ocala, Fla.

J. W. Hood M.D.
Residence Ocala Fla

Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of January, 1903.

J. E. Bailey
Notary Public

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(missing corner of page) Business to find
What You Want

City and County Property

S. S. Savage, Jr.
Realtor
Main Street, Upstairs Opposite Harrington Hall
Ocala, Florida

August. 5th, 1927.,

Mr. Ernest Amos,
Tallahassee, Fla.,

Dear Mr. Amos:-

I am mailing you with this Mrs. Norris’ pension claim, which has been approved by
the County Commissioners of Marion County.  As it seems necessary to furnish proof
of her marriage to Mr. Norris, and as she was married a good many years ago, and was
in Brazil at the time of her marriage, it is out of the question to get hold of the
witnesses to her marriage.  She is therefore attaching to the claim her marriage
certigicate (sic) which was issued to her by the Minister at the time.

As this is the only evidence of her marriage that she now has and naturally she
prizes this old certifiacte (sic) I will ask that you kindly return this to her
after it has served its purpose of proving her to be the wife of Benj? (sic) H.
Norris.

Now, as to the claim of pension due Mr. Norris’ Heirs, I am also enclosing that
which has been signed by both of his heirs, who are the only heirs that he left.

Thanking you I a,m (sic)

Very truly yours,

S. S. Savage, Jr.

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State of Florida}
Marion County}

This to Certify that Benjamin H. Norris is a member in good standing of Camp. No. 56
of United Confederate Veterans of Marion County Florida, and is now or suffered from
the disability claimed and sworn to by the two reputable physicians & whose names
are attached to this claim and he is disabled thereby as set forth in their
statement.

L. Dozier, Adj’t.

Adjt. Camp #56 U.C.V.
Ocala Fla

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January A.D. 1902.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public

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Know all men whom this may concern That on the 8th of June 1876 in the residence of
Dr. George G. Mathews in the District of Campinas San Paulo Province Brazil Mr.
Benjamin Harrison Norris and Miss Julia Ferrell Mathews personally presented
themselves before me (Rich’d G. Ratcliff) a minister of the gospel to consummate a
marriage contract.  And were legally united in wedlock in the presence of the
subscribed witnesses.

In testimony of the validity of this duplicate, we give our respective signatures.

Parties
Benjamin Harrison Norris
Julia Ferrell Mathews

Witnesses
John Absolam, CofC
Benj. C. Gainey

I certify that the above is true.

Richard Ratcliff
M.G.

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It Is My Business To Find What You Want

City and County Property

S. S. Savage, Jr.
Realtor
Main Street, Upstairs Opposite Harrington Hall
Ocala, Florida

August. 11th, 1927.,

Mr. Ernest Amos,
Tallahassee, Fla.,

Dear Sir:-

Replying to your favor of the 9th, in which you return to me Mrs. Julia F. Norris’s
marriage certificate

I have discussed this matter with Mr. Norris’ and she has decided that as she has a
duplicate of this made in portugese (sic) at the time of her marriage in Brizill
(sic) and as mosy (sic) of her old acquaitances (sic) who knew her in 1882 have
passed over” (sic) she will return the marriage certificate to you and let you file
it with the pension Board.

I know, of my own knowledge, that ever since I have known the family which has been
for about thirty years that she and Mr. Norris have lived together as man and wife
and raised a family and lived together up to the time of his death in July just
passed.

Hoping this will be satisfactory, I am,

Very truly yours,

S. S. Savage Jr.

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August 9th, 1927.

Mr. S. S. Savage, Jr.,
Main Street, Upstairs Opposite Harrington Hall
Ocala, Florida.

Dear Sir:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 5th. enclosing application for
pension of Mrs. Julia Ferrell Norris, and I beg to advise that same has been filed
in the Pension Department for consideration of the Board at its next meeting.  I
note, however, that you desire to have the marriage certificate returned to her,
because if it is considered by the Pension Board it becomes of record and as such
cannot be returned to her.  I would suggest that she furnish the affidavits of two
or three parties of the fact that they have known her since 1882, the time she went
to Marion County, and know that she and her husband lived together as man and wife
and were commonly known as such and were living together at the time of his death. 
This will be filed in lieu of the marriage certificate.  If these affidavits cannot
be submitted then the marriage certificate should be returned for proof of her
marriage and she may refer to it at any time, but it would be a record of the
Pension Department.

Yours very truly,


Comptroller.
/B 


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