Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....OZMORE, John T. 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. B. 10th GA 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 September 27, 2009, 9:40 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION D10468: Surname: OZMORE Given Names: John T. Service Unit: Georgia Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 D10468 Page 002 Application For Pension Under Laws Of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, J. T. Ozmore, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions, for a pension to be granted 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) Confederate States 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 over 60 yrs of age. 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 1st day of October, A. D. 1907. J. T. Ozmore Postoffice Lake Kerr, Fla. Witness: H. D. Palmer H. B. Foy, Jr. Page 003 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 1st day of October, A. D. 1907 before me, S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came J. T. Ozmore, 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 fill name, and where do you reside? John T. Ozmore, Lake Kerr, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Georgia, Randolph Co., Sept. 6-1847. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? Since 1876. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? June, 1864 – Cuthbert Ga Co “B” 10th Ga Reg. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Columbus Yarborough. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. Jno. R. Shaw. 7. Give the name of your battalion or regimental commander, both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Col. Davis – Col. G. B. Ranson. 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 the 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 004 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. None J. T. Ozmore Applicant Postoffice Lake Kerr Fla Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 1st day of October, 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 State of…………………..} County of………………..} Before me personally came……………………………………, who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was a Commissioned Officer in the (Here state name of Organization)……………………………the organization to which the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida belonged and in which he served during the war between the States. This deponent further says that the said…………………….. rendered faithful service as a Confederate soldier or sailor during the war between the States, and that the disability claimed by the said………………………………………, to exist, does in fact exist and the same prevents him permanently from gaining a livelihood. …………………………………. Late of…………………………. …………………………………. Sworn to and subscribed before me this…………..day of………………A. D. 19…… (This affidavit to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks MUST be filled out.) (Form D) State of Georgia} County of Randolph} Before me personally came James W. Lee and W. H. Coleman, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Randolph in the State of [Florida] Georgia and that he was a soldier of Co. “B” 10th Ga. Mili. Regiment in the service of the Page 005 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said [John T. Ozmore] James W. Lee & W. H. Coleman was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with John T. Ozmore, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows of his own knowledge that the said John T. Ozmore 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 service, [and that the disability] don’t know about him for a long time 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 the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Randolph County Georgia. 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? He appears to reside at Lake Kerr Fla. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Co. B. 10th Ga. Regt Mili. 4. Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed in the foregoing answers by him? Yes. 5. Where were you when your organization surrendered? Were captured at Macon Ga. 6. Was the applicant? We believe he was present. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? …………………………………. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? …………………………………. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? He suffered from Rheumatism during his service in Army. He was a faithful soldier. Page 006 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? …………………………. 1. James W. Lee Late of Co. B., Regt. 10th Ga. 2. W. H. Coleman Late of Co. B., Regt. 10th Ga. Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of October, A. D. 1907. C. Taylor, Ordinary Randolph County, Ga. (Form E) Affidavit for Adjutant of a Camp of United Confederate Veterans State of…………………………..} County of………………………..} Before me personally came…………………………………………., who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the Adjutant of Camp………………..of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of…………….in the State of……………. . That he knows………………………………., the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, that he knows of his own knowledge and by documentary proof submitted to the Camp on application for membership, that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States, that he did not desert the same, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp ……………….of the United Confederate Veterans. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….. Adjutant Camp………………………….. ……………United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this………day of…………….A. D. 19…… Page 007 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of…….} 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.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… This deponent further says that the said…………………………….is permanently……… disabled by reason of such………………..from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.) (If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line the words “by manual labor.”) ……………………………………. Physician. Sworn to and subscribed before me this……….day of…………….A. D. 19……. 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…………………………..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…………………County, this……day of…………………..A. D. 19…… ………………………….. Clerk Circuit Court Page 008 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 2nd day of November, 1907, the foregoing application of J. T. Ozmore 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 5th day of November, A. D. 1907. 1. Jno L. Edwards 2. J. M. Mathews 3. C. W. Turner 4. N. A. Fort 5. ………………………….. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court 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 the Applicant; “C” by Commissioned Officers; “D” by two soldiers or citizens of the County; “E” by Adjutant of Camp United 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 009 Application No. 10468 Pensioner No. …………. Claim For Pension By J. T. Ozmore Of Lake Kerr Fla Postoffice Marion County Late Of “B” Company 10th Ga. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Nov 11-1907 Approved …………………….., 19…. With pay from…… , 19…. At the rate of $…..per annum …………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ……………………., 19….. Page 010 Board of Pensions: N. B. Broward, Governor A. C. Croom, Comptroller No. 10468 W. V. Knott, Treasurer Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla., Jan 30, 1908….190….. Gen. F. C. Ainsworth, Military Secretary, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: J. T. Ozmore who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims to have been a Member of Company B. 10th Ga. Regiment, …………………C.S.A., and to have been…………………………………………………………………………………. Please give us the Record of this Soldier. Yours very truly, W. V. Knott Comptroller Treasurer Page 011 Adjutant General’s Office 1335242 War Department Feb 3 1908 Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla. Jan. 30, 1908. J. T. Ozmore Co. B. 10 Ga. Vols. C.S.A. Treasurer – Requests record of Service. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 10468 1335242 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office, Washington. February 3, 1908. Respectfully returned to the Treasurer, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The name J. T. Ozmore has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any company of the 10th Georgia Infantry, C. S. A., nor on the rolls of any Georgia Regiment, C. S. A., nor has any record been found of the capture or parole of such a person. F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General D (A.G.O. 72-1) Page 012 Lake Kerr Fla January 29-08 To The Hon State Board of Pensions Tallahassee Fla Gentlemen: In answer to questions asked by your postal per 10th will say that I enlisted in Ga State Troops But my command done service out of the State of Ga serving in S. C. and Ala. I was under the command of Gen. Joseph Johnson in South Carolina and claim that I was in every sence (sic) a Confederate Soldier. Praying that this will be favorably passed upon. I am very truly yours J. T. Ozmore Refer To #10468 Page 013 Note: This page is written on letterhead of Randolph County, Georgia Randolph County Court House County Commissioners County Officers W. T. Jay, Chairman C. Taylor, Ordinary G. R. Swan W. C. Bynum, Sheriff A. P. Moye B. W. Ellis, Clerk Superior Court C. Taylor, Clerk W. T. Saxon, Tax Receiver Z. H. Shelley, Tax Collector L. P. Arthur, Treasurer R. D. Gay, Surveyor J. L. Blackshear, Coroner Cuthbert, Ga.,……………………..190 Georgia, Randolph County I, C. Taylor, Ordinary in and for said County do certify that James W. Lee and W. H. Coleman who have been presented as witnesses to the within application of John T. Ozmore for a pension, are residents of said County, that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit – and that they knew the contents of the affidavit – signed by them, attached to said Jno. T. Ozmore’s application. Given under my hand and seal of office, this 11day of October, 1907. C. Taylor Ordinary. 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