Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....TUCKER, William 1903
Civilwar - Pension Co. E Reserve Regt. GA
************************************************
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 November 21, 2009, 12:05 pm

FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES

PENSION APPLICATION A03709:

Surname:  TUCKER

Given Names:  William

Service Unit:  Georgia

Reference:

Wife’s Name:  Fannie Wynn

Application County & Year:  Marion Co 1903

Page 001

A03709

Page 002

Widow’s Pension Claim
Under The Act Of 1909

(Form A.)

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

On this 2nd day of May, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eleven personally
appeared before me, Clerk Circuit Court in and for the County and State aforesaid
Mrs. Fannie Tucker, 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 Chapter 5885, Laws of Florida, approved June 7,
1909.

That she is the widow of William Tucker who was enlisted under the name of William
Tucker, on the 16th day of April, 1864, in Company E 3rd Reserve Regiment of the
State of Georgia and who was honorably discharged at Macon, Georgia May 28,
1865,….186…, on account of Close of the war.

(Here give complete statement of other service, if any.)

That he also served………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

For proof of husband’s service see approved pension claim 5294 on file in the
Comptroller’s Office.

That she was lawfully married to the said William Tucker under the name of Fannie
Wynn in the County of Jackson, State of Florida, on the 18th day of November, 1873,
and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his
death, wich occurred on the 28th day of March, 1911, in the County of Marion, State
of Florida.

That she is a resident of Marion County, Florida, and has continuously resided in
the State of Florida since the 16th day of November 1852.

Page 003

That she does not own property, including real estate, personal property, mortgages
or other collateral securities, stocks or bonds in this or any other State to exceed
in value the sum of Five Thousand Dollars.

That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in
this or any other State:

Note: Written across the face of this document is “No property at all.”

Real estate, located at								$……….
Personal property								$……….
Cattle, horses and other live stock						$……….
Stocks										$……….
Bonds										$……….
Mortgages, notes and other securities						$……….
						Total				$……….

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

That her Postoffice address is Ocala, County of Marion, State of Florida.

Fannie Tucker
(Claimants must sign Christian name.)

Attest:
(1) John E. Bailey
(2) A. J. Brigance

Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of May A. D. 19……; 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

(Form B.)

State of Florida}
County of ……}

We, the undersigned citizens of ……………..County, State of Florida, do hereby certify
that we personally know………………………….., 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 exceed in
value the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by her relative to the value
of her property are true and correct.

(To be signed by two citizens.)

John E. Bailey
A. J. Brigance

Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of May, 1911.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk

Page 004

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 Fannie Tucker for a pension under the Laws of
Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not
own property 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 2nd day of May, A. D. 1911.

(1) W. J. Crosby, Chairman
(2) C. Carmichael
(3) G. W. Petteway
(4) W. T. Henderson
(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 required must be fully and
accurately given.

Page 005

Pension No. 3709
Act of 1913
Former Claim No. 5294
Application No. 18681
Pensioner No. 6081
Claim For Pension
By
Fannie Tucker
Of
Ocala, Fla. Postoffice
Marion County
Widow Of
…………………………..
Of
……………………Company
……………………Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
May 6, 1911
Approved
May 31st, 1911
With pay from March 28, 1911
At the rate of $……………per annum
……………………………..
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office.
………………………., 19…..
Capital Pub. Co., State Printer
Tallahassee, Florida

Page 006

Soldier’s Pension Claim
Under The Act Of 1909.

(Form A.)

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

On this 14th day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally
appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid,
William Tucker who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 63 years
of age, having been born on the 10th day of November 1864 in the county of Randolph,
in the State of Georgia.  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 September, 1869.

That he is the identical person who enlisted at Macon, under the name of William
Tucker, on the 16th day of April 1864, in Company “E” 3rd Regiment………….of the State
of Georgia 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 Macon, in the State of Georgia, on the 22nd day of May,
1864, on account of Lee’s surrender and ending of the war.

(Here state fully any other military service 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
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 at Macon Georgia

Page 007

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…have none….					$……….
Cattle, horses and other live stock…have none……				$……….
Personal property								$100.00
Stocks….have none……							$……….
Bonds….have none……							$……….
Mortgages, notes and other securities…have none….			$……….
							Total			$100.00

That I have heretofore applied for a pension from the State of Florida and refer to
Claim No. ……….. 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.

William Tucker
(Claimants must sign name in full.)

Attest:

(1) John E. Bailey
(2) George H. Ford

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 14th day of August, 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 008

(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 William Tucker, 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.)

J. W. Truman
Carlos L. Sistrunk

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 16th day of August, 1909.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public
My commission expire Apl. 16th, 1912.

(Form C.)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

Before me personally came John M. Thompson 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 William Tucker 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.)

Applicant is quite thin & suffers from general debility thereby disabling him from
doing manual labor.

This deponent further says that the said William Tucker is permanently…….disabled by
reason of such………….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

Sworn and subscribed before me, this 16th day of August, 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 amounts 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 009

(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 Georgia}
County of Worth}

Before me, Ordinary W. W. Tison, in and for the State and County aforesaid,
personally came G. W. Roper, of Sylvester, County of Worth, State of Georgia, who,
being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical person who
enlisted at Andersonville, in the State of Ga., on or about the 1st day of

Page 010

July 1864, in Company “E” 3d Georgia Regiment of the State of Georgia, which
organization was regularly mustered into the service of the Confederate States of
America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that William Tucker enlisted in
Company “E” 3d Regiment of the State of Georgia at Macon in the State of Georgia on
the….day of April 1864; that he served faithfully in the said organization until
the….day of May 1865, when he was honorably discharged on account of ending of war
after surrender at Macon Paroled in the State of Georgia, 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.)

Not transferred to any other organization.

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with William Tucker
in Company “E” 3d Regiment…………….of the State of Georgia, and was honorably
discharged at Macon, in the State of Georgia on the……day of April, 1865, by reason
of ending 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.

A. J. Roper
G. W. Roper
Late of Company E. 3rd Ga. Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 30 day of Oct., 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. W. Tison
Ordinary, Worth Co., Ga.

(Form F.)

Affidavit to be Made by Comrade.

State of Worth (sic)}
County of Worth}

Before me, an Ordinary, W. W. Tison, in and for the State and County aforesaid,
personally came A. J. Roper of Gorday, County of Worth, State of Ga., who being duly
sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical person who enlisted at
Cuthbert Randolph Co., in the State of Ga., on the…..day of April, in Company E 3rd
Ga., Regiment of the State of Ga., which organization was regularly mustered into
the service of the Con-

Page 011

federate States of America; that he knows of his own personal knowledge that William
Tucker enlisted in Company E 3rd Regiment of the State of Ga., at Macon, in the
State of Ga., on the….day of about April or May, 1864; that he served faithfully in
the said organization until the…..day the close of war, 1865, when he was honorably
discharged on account of surrender or close of war, at Macon, Ga., in the State of
Ga., 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.)

Not transferred nor captured.

I know personally of the above stated service, because I served with William Tucker
in Company E, Regiment 3rd Regt., of the State of Ga., and was honorably discharged
at Macon, in the State of Ga., on the…..day of May, 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.

A. J. Roper
G. W. Roper
Late of Company E, 3rd. Regt. Regt.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 30 day of October, 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. W. Tison, Ordinary
Worth Co. Ga.

Page 012

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 William Tucker 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 7 day of December, A. D. 1909.

(1) illegible signature, Chairman
(2) J. M. Mathews
(3) W. J. Crosby
(4) ……………………………..
(5) ……………………………..
County Commissioners

By the County Commissioners.  Attest:

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court
By C. E. Cannon, D. C.

Note – All blanks must be filled out.  All information required must be fully and
accurately given.

Page 013

Former Claim No. 11388
Application No. 18196
Pensioner No. 5294
Claim For Pension
By
William Tucker
Of
Ocala Postoffice
Marion County
Late Of
“E” Company
3d Georgia Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Dec 18 1909
Approved
Mch 1 – 1910
With pay from Dec 18, 1909
At the rate of $120 per annum.
……………………………….
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
…………………, 19……
Capital Pub. Co., State Printer
Tallahassee, Florida

Page 014

Application For Pension
Under Laws of Florida

(Form A)
For Use Of Applicant For Pension

I, William Tucker, 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 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
honorably discharged or surrendered; (Give date and cause) May 1865 honorably
discharged; 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.) am over 60
years 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 21 day of May, A. D. 1908.

Wm. Tucker
Postoffice Ocala, Fla.

Witness:

H. B. Foy, Jr.
S. T. Sistrunk

Page 015

(Form B.)

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this 21 day of May, A. D. 1908, before me S. T. Sistrunk Clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for said County and State, personally came William Tucker, 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 16 inclusive, are true:

1.  What is your full name?  William Tucker.

2.  Where do you reside?  Ocala, Fla.

3.  In what State and County were you born and when?  Randolph County, Georgia. Nov
1 of 1846.

4.  How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  About 38 years.

5.  When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between
the States?  April 1864 – Macon, Ga. Co. “E” Third Georgia Reserves.

6.  Give the name of your captain at time of your enlistment.  Capt. Wm. Miller.

7.  If you served in any other command, state how and when the transfer was made. 
None.

8.  Give the name of your captain at the time of your discharge from service.  Capt.
Wm. Miller.

9.  Give the name of your battalion or regimental commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.  Col. Harris & Col. Moore respectively.

10.  When and in what campaigns did you render regular military service?  1864 &
1865.  Campaigns in Georgia & South Carolina.

11.  If you enlisted in the navy give name of your commanding officer, date of
enlistment and place of service. ……………………………………………………………………….

12.  If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of
discharge.  Served until close of war.
13.  If paroled give date and place of parole.  May 1865 – Macon, Georgia.

14.  If you list an eye or limb during your service in the war, state when and where
and in what engagement you sustained such injury.               None.

15.  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 016

16.  Describe the wound and state how it affects you.       None.

Wm. Tucker
Applicant

Postoffice Ocala Fla

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 day of May, A. D. 1908.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court Marion County
By H. B. Goy, Jr., 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 (rank)…………………..in Co………., ………..Regt., (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 at the time of the honorable discharge
…………………..surrender of the applicant.  This deponent further says that the said
…………..rendered faithful service as a Confederate soldier or sailor and personally
knows that the applicant was honorably discharged (give date of discharge.)…………… on
account of………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………….
Late (Rank)…………………………..
Co……………., …….Regiment, C.S.A.

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 (1) John M. Shelton and (2) J. D. Kersey, 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 in the
service of the Confederate States during the war

Page 017

Between the States, and that said John M. Shelton and J. D. Kersey was a member of
Co. 8 (sic) 3rd Ga. Reserves regiment; that he is acquainted with William Tucker,
the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows of his
own knowledge that the said William Tucker 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 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
answers to make to the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as
follows:

1.  Where do you reside? (1) Randolph County, Ga. (2) Randolph County, Ga.

2.  Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension?  If so, what
is his name?   William Tucker.

3.  Where does he reside?  And how long has he resided in this State?  (1) Florida
39 years.  (2) Florida 39 years.

4.  To what military organization did you belong, and when did you enlist in it? 
(1) Co. E, 3rd Ga. Reserves in June 1864.  (2) Co. E, 3rd Ga. Reserves in April
1864.

5.  When and for what cause did you leave it?  (1) I did not leave.  (2) I did not
leave.

6.  To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the
war between the States?  Co. E, 3rd Ga. Reserves 2nd Brigade.

7.  Did he render the service to the Confederate States during the war, as claimed
in the foregoing answers by him?     Yes.

8.  Where you when your organization surrendered?  (1) Macon Ga.  (2) Macon Ga.

9.  Was the applicant with his command?     He was.

10.  If not, where was he? And why was he not present?   He was present.

11.  When did he leave the Command?  For what cause?  Did not leave until paroled.

12.  What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease?  Had
none.

Page 018

13.  What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?  Meat Market.  He is
very feeble and unable to make a good living by manual labor.

John M. Shelton
Late of Co. E, Regt. 3rd Ga. Reserves

J. D. Kersey
Late of Co. E, Regt. 3rd Ga. Reserves
Witnesses

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27 day of May, 1908 A. D. 1908.

J. T. Sauls
N. P. & a J.P.

(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 or by documentary proof submitted to the
Camp on application of membership, as set forth below, 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 019

(Form F)

Physician’s Affidavit

State of Florida}
County of Marion}

Before me personally came John M. Thompson, 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 William Tucker, 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.)

From general debility & the infirmities of age.

This deponent further says that the said William Tucker is permanently disabled by
reason of such debility & infirmity 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.”)

Jno. M. Thompson, M. D.
Physician

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of June, A. D. 1908.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk

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 Chapter 5600, Acts of 1907, 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.

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 020

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 2 day
of June, 1908, the foregoing application of William Tucker 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 2 day of June, A. D. 1908.

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
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:  “Do you solemnly swear that
you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall
give 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
Confederate 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 021

Proof (illegible word)

Claims on age Physician
Certifies disability on that acct –
62 years old
38 years in Florida
Not eligible

Application No. 11388
Pensioner No. ………………
Claim For Pension
By
Wm. Tucker
Of
Ocala, Fla. Postoffice
Marion County
Late Of
E Company
3 Ga. Reserves Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Jun 6 1908
Approved
…………………………, 19….
With pay from…………., 19….
At the rate of $………per annum
………………………………….
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
…………………………, 19….
Capital Publishing Co., Tallahassee, Florida
State Printer

Page 022

Application For Pension
Under Laws Of Florida

(Form A)
For Use Of Applicant For Pension

I, William Tucker, 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) 3d Georgia Regiment in Company “E”
service of (State whether Confederate States or this State.) The 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.)

Am now over 60 years of age.  Having been born in November 1846, and I am disabled
by reason of age from earning a living for myself by manual labor.

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 28 day of June A. D. 1907.

William Tucker

Witness:
John E. Bailey
B. J. Simmons

Page 023

(Form B)

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this 28th day of June A. D. 1907 before me John E. Bailey, a Notary Public,
[Clerk of the Circuit Court] in and for said County and State, personally came
William Tucker, 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?  William Tucker, Ocala,
Florida.

2.  In what State and County were you born and when?  Georgia Randolph County – Nov.
1846.

3.  How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida?  37 years (since
1870).

4.  When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between
the States?  April 1864 – Macon Georgia – in 3d Georgia Regiment in Co. “E”.

5.  Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment.  Capt. William
Miller.

6.  Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service.  Capt.
William Miller.

7.  Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your
enlistment and discharge from service.  Col. Harris first, Col. Moore 2d, it was end
of war.

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.  End of war.

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. I’ve not received any.

Page 024

12.  Describe the wound and state how it affects you.  Was not wounded.

William Tucker
Applicant

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 28th day of June, A. D. 1907.

John E. Bailey
Clerk Circuit Court Notary Public County
My commission expires Aug. 10th, 1908.

(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 calimed 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 Terrell}

Before me personally came J. W. Wooten and J. D. Kersey, who being by me first duly
sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of
Terrell and County Randolph, in the State of Floriad (sic) Georgia and that he was a
soldier of Company E 3rd Regiment, Georgia Reserves in the service of the 

Page 025

Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said William Tucker
was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with William Tucker, the
applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said
William Tucker 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:  Don’t
know as to his disability.

1.  Where do you reside?  J. W. Wooten, Dawson, Ga. J. D. Kersey, Randolph Co., Ga.

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?  His
name is William Tucker.  We do not know how long he has lived in Florida.

3.  To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the
war between the States?  Company E, Third Regt., Georgia Reserves.

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?  Greensborough N.C.  J. D.
Kersey at home on furlough.

6.  Was the applicant present?  Don’t know.

7.  If not, where was he?  And why was he not present?  Don’t know.

8.  When did he leave the Command?  For what cause?  Don’t know.

9.  What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease?  Don’t
know.

Page 026

10.  What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition?  Don’t know.

J. W. Wooten
J. D. Kersey
Witnesses

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of September A.D. 1907.

H. B. Cheatham
Ordinary Terrell County Georgia

(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 Number 56 of the United Confederate
Veterans of the County of Marion in the State of Florida.  That he knows William
Tucker, the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, [the said
applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during
the war between the States] and that he is a member in good standing of Camp No. 56
of Marion County of the United Confederate Veterans.

E. T. William
Adjutant Camp Marion
#56 United Confederate Veterans

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of June, A. D. 1907.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public
My commission expires Aug. 10th, 1908.

The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession
favorable to the applicant.

Page 027

(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 William Tucker 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 2nd day of July, A. D. 1907.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court

Page 028

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 July, 1907, the foregoing application of William Tucker 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 2nd day of July, A. D. 1907.

1.  Jno. L. Edwards
2.  C. W. Turner
3.  N. A. Fort
4.  …………………………
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 Applicant; “C” by Commissioned Officer;
“D” by two soldiers or citizens of the County; “E” by Adjutant of Camp United
Confederate 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 029

Give date & cause discharge

8119
Not Satisfied
Claim For Pension
By
William Tucker
Of
Marion Co.
Late Of
“E” Company
3rd Ga. Reserves Regiment
Filed In Pension Department
Jul 5 1907
Approved
…………………………, 19…..
With pay from…………., 19…..
At the rate of $…..per annum
………………………………….
Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
…………………………, 19….

Page 030

Form 118-5-16-1902-2M
I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee

Soldier’s Application for Pension.

State of Florida}
Marion County}

On this 20th day of March, 1903, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit
Court in and for said county and State, William Tucker, who being by me duly sworn,
declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 15th day of April,
1864, in Captain Miller’s Infantry Company, county of Randolph, in the State of
Georgia, and that while in actual service in said company “E” 3d Ga. Regiment of the
State of Georgia and in line of duty as such soldier, at Columbus, State of Georgia,
on or about the 15th day of April, 1865, [and was] was (sic) honorably discharged at
the expiration of my service [on the] and by [day of] reason of the in ending of the
war [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 was seized with dysentery while in the army & in line of
duty, caused by exposure, hardship, and starvation, and I have never recovered
entirely from the effects of it and at this time I am suffering severely from it, it
having assumed an aggravated form.  I am now 57 years of age.  I was born in
Randolph County, Georgia.  I am very feeble now and much emaciated, and weigh now
only 115 pounds, my height is 5 feet – 8 inches.  I am quite deaf in both ears,
having been so for some time, 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 law 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.

Wm. Tucker
P. O. Address Ocala

Sworn and subscribed before me this 20th day of March, 1903.

S. T. Sistrunk
Clerk Circuit Court Marion County

Page 031

[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 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 (4800), 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]

State of Florida}
Marion County}

Ocala, Fla. March 21st, 1903

Before me personally came L. Dozier the adjutant of Camp No. 56 United Confederate
Veterans of Marion County, who being duly sworn deposes and says that William Tucker
the applicant for Pension late of Co. “E” 3d Georgia Regiment is a member in good
standing of Camp No. 56 U. C. V. of Marion County.

L. Dozier, Adgt
Camp No. 56 UCV
Marion Co. Fla

Sworn to and subscribed before me this March 23, A. D. 1903.

Jno. E. Bailey
Notary Public

We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned
by William Tucker 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.

L. Dozier
P. O. Address Ocala, Fla

W. J. Edwards
P. O. Address Ocala, Florida

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23d day of March, 1903.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public

Page 032

We, the undersigned physicians, resident of the State and county aforesaid, do
solemnly swear that we have carefully examined William Tucker, 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 chronic Dysentery, also catarrh of both ears which have
made him very deaf, both troubles having been contracted during service in the Civil
War, leaving him quite thin & emaciated.  He is also very weak & feeble & totally
unable to do physical labor of any kind, for the above reason & which disables &
unfits him from making a living by manual labor.

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

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

Sworn and subscribed before me this 23d day of March, 1903.

John E. Bailey
Notary Public

I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are
personals 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 William Tucker 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
Jno. L. Edwards
E. L. Wartmann
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 033

Received 
4/1/03
Clerk Circuit Court
And County
Auditor

5075
Claim For Pension
By
Wm. Tucker
Of
Ocala, Florida
Late Of
“E” Company
3d Ga. Infy. Regiment
Filed In Executive Department
Apl 17th, 1903
Approved
…………………….., 190……
……………………Secretary of Board
Filed In Comptroller’s Office
…………………….., 190…..
No service

Page 034

Board of Pensions:
N. B. Broward, Governor
A. C. Croom, Comptroller
W. V. Knott, Treasurer

No. 8119

Department of Pensions
State of Florida
Tallahassee, Fla., June 12, 1908….190….

Gen. F. C. Ainsworth,
Military Secretary,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

William Tucker who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims
to have been a Member of Company E, 3rd. Ga. Reserves. Regiment, ………….C.S.A., and to
have been……………………………………………………………………………

Please give us the Record of this Soldier.

Yours very truly,

A. C. Croom
Comptroller

Page 035

Adjutant General’s Office
1391293
War Department
June 15 1908

Tallahassee, Fla.
June 12/08

William Tucker
Co. “E” 3d Ga. Reserves
C.S.A.

Fla. Dept of Pensions
By A. C. Croom, Comptroller
Requests record of above named.

Received A.G.O. Jun 14 1908

Address:  “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.”
8119		1391293
War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office,
Washington, June 15, 1908.

Respectfully returned to the

Comptroller,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

The records show that W. Tucker (name not found as William Tucker), private, Company
E, 3d Georgia Reserves, C.S.A., was enlisted April 16, 1864, at Albany, for the war.
 On the muster roll for September and October, 1864 (last on file), he is reported
present.  No record has been found of the capture or parole of a man named W. Tucker
or William Tucker as of this organization.

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

(A.G.O.72-1)

Page 036

State Board of Pensions
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer

No. 18196

Department of Pensions,
State of Florida.

Tallahassee, Feb. 4 – 10

Hon. F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

A. J. Roper who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to
have been a member of Company E, 5th Ga. Regiment Reserves, Confederate States Army,
and to have been………………………………………………………………………………...

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

A. C. Croom
Comptroller

Page 037

Adjutant General’s Office
1616951
War Department
Feb 7 1910

Address:  “The Adjutant General’s Office, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 18196
1616951

War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, February 14, 1910.

Respectfully returned to the

Comptroller,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

The name A. J. Roper has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any
company of the 5th Georgia Reserves Infantry, Confederates States Army.  The records
show, however, that one A. J. Roper, private, Company E, 3d Georgia Reserves
Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted July 21 (year not stated), and is
reported present on the company muster roll for September and October, 1864, last on
file.  No later record of him has been found.

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

(A.G.O.72-1)

Page 038

State Board of Pensions
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer

No. 18196

Department of Pensions,
State of Florida.

Tallahassee, Feb. 4 – 10

Hon. F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

G. W. Roper who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to
have been a member of Company E, 5th Ga. Regiment Reserves, Confederate States Army,
and to have been………………………………………………………………………………...

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier.

Yours very truly,

A. C. Croom
Comptroller

Page 039

Adjutant General’s Office
1616963
War Department
Feb 7 1910

Address:  “The Adjutant General’s Office, War Department, Washington, D.C.”
17 incl		1616963

War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, February 8, 1910.

Respectfully returned to the

Comptroller,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

Inviting attention to the fact that the communications herewith returned do not bear
his signature.

Rec’d Back A.G.O. Feb 14, 1910

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

(A.G.O.72-1)

Page 040

State Board of Pensions
Governor
Comptroller
Treasurer

No. 8119

Department of Pensions,
State of Florida.

Tallahassee, January 15, 1909

Hon. F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
……………………………………………who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims
to have been a member of Company……………., Regiment…………., Confederate States Army, and
to have been…………………….

Do the records of paroled prisoner show William Tucker of Company E 3d Georgia
Reserves paroled at Macon Georgia at the close of the war between the States

Please furnish me with the record of this soldier,

Yours very truly,

A. C. Croom,
Comptroller

Page 041

File with 1391293

Adjutant General’s Office
1476529
War Department
Jan 18 1909

Address:  “The Adjutant General’s Office, War Department, Washington, D. C.”
1476529
War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, January 19, 1909.

Respectfully returned to the

Comptroller,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

Nothing has been found of record in this office to show that W. Tucker, private,
Company E, 3d Georgia Reserves, Confederate States Army, was paroled at Macon,
Georgia, at the close of the war.

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

(A.G.O.72-1)

Page 042

Address:  “The Adjutant General’s Office, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 196
1616963

War Department,
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, February 14, 1910.

Respectfully returned to the

Comptroller,
State of Florida,
Tallahassee.

The name G. W. Roper has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any
company of the 5th Georgia Reserves, Confederates States Army, nor has any record
been found of the capture or parole of a man of that name and organization.  The
records show, however, that one G. W. Roper, private, Company E, 3d Georgia Reserves
Infantry, Confederate States Army, enlisted July 21,---- (year not stated).  He was
reported present on roll for September and October, 1864 (last roll on file).  No
later record of him has been found.

F. C. Ainsworth
The Adjutant General

(A.G.O.72-1)

Page 043

Rejected by Board – Does not have any certificate of service by comrades.  See
application with this.

Ocala, May 20, 1905

Mr. A. C. Croom,

Dear Sir

Will you please let me hear from you in regard to my pension application which was
sent up several months ago I am now very feeble and I am scarcely able to do any
work at all  Will you kindly give my claim your attention and let me know what is
wanted.

Respy and Truly

William Tucker
P. O. Ocala.

Wm. Tucker

Page 044

State of Georgia}
County of Worth}

Before me personally came A. J. Roper who being by me duly sworn deposes and says: 
I was a member of Company “E” 3d Georgia Regiment of Reserves during the Civil war
between the States, and Mr. Wm. Tucker now a resident of Marion County, Florida, was
also a member of our Company (E) and served with us until the end of the war, he was
with the company when we were paroled at Macon Georgia in May 1865.

Comrade Wm. Tucker was with us all the time and served faithfully; we were in the
Confederate service to the end.

I am not interested in this claim but only know these facts and testify to them at
his request to prove his honest service at a time when we were called upon to
perform our duty to our country.

A. J. Roper

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18 day of March A. D. 1909.

W. W. Tison
Ordinary Worth Co., Ga.

Page 045

Pension file---T

February 1, 1909

Mr John E. Bailey,
Ocala, Fla.

Dear Sir:---

It has not been neglect merely that made me leave unacknowledged your last letter
with regard to Mr Tucker’s pension claim.  We have had an unusual amount of work and
I have not been able to reach this sooner.  The Board met on the 29th and considered
a number of cases, Mr Tucker’s among them and on account of great discrepancies in
the affidavits of J. D. Kersey in his two applications and other defects-did not
allow this claim.  I have advised Mr Tucker of this.

Yours very truly,

………………………………….
Secretary.

Page 046

Pension file---T

February 1, 1909

Mr William Tucker,
Ocala, Fla.

Dear Sir:-

Your application for a pension #11388 was considered at a meeting of the Board of
Pensions January 29th and this claim was not allowed, the evidence submitted not
being satisfactory to the Board.  I am not allowed to go into details in these
matters but may say that the affidavits of J. D. Kersey in the two applications
filed by you vary in many essential points.

Yours very truly,

………………………..
Secretary.

Page 047

Pension file—T

July 27, 1908

Hon Joseph Bell,
Ocala, Fla.

My dear Joe:-

Replying to your letter with reference to pension claim #8119 and 11388 filed by Mr
William Tucker of Ocala, I beg to say that Mr Tucker’s first claim was very
imperfect, both his witnesses stating they did not know where he was at the close of
the war, or whether he was discharged prior to the close of the war or not.  Mr
Tucker was advised that his proof was not satisfactory.

In June last he filed a second application and one of the men, J. D. Kersey, who
signed his former application and who swore that he did not know whether Mr Tucker
served until the close of the war or not and who did not know whether he was
discharged or not, swears in the second application that he with his command at the
surrender and was paroled.  In the former application this witness states that he
was at home on a furlough himself at the close of the war and in the second he
swears that he was at Macon Georgia where they were paroled.

The Custodian of the Records of Georgia says that this regiment surrendered at
Goldsboro, N.C.  The Board does not allow pensions to any Reserves or Home Guards of
any state except Florida, the law provides for pensions to any person who enlisted
and served in the

Page 048

-2- Bell.

service of the Confederate States or of this state, including home guards and
reserves.

Home guards and reserves and militia were in the service of the state and were not
in the Confederate Army, and cannot be legally pensioned under our law.  We are now
in correspondence with the Georgia Department and it is possible that the fact can
be established that toward the last of the war the Reserve Regiment of Georgia were
mustered into the Confederate service, but until this is clearly established such
application will be rejected.

Mr. Wilkins of Anthony, (R.H.Wilkins) was on the roll under the former law and even
if he had been a Reserve, which his application does not show, he would still remain
on the roll under section V. which provided that all persons on the roll under the
former law should be retained.

Mr Hall is not on the roll at all.  His claim was returned to the clerk of the court
for better proof and has not been returned to this office.  Mr Tucker should know
that each application must stand on its own merits and is considered without
reference to any other claim.

His applications were rejected upon the grounds of unsatisfactory proof of service
and because he belonged to a branch of service whose right to pensions under our law
 has not been established.  In addition to the foregoing the records of the War
Department contain no record of his service after October 1864 nor is there any
record of his capture or parole.

Yours very truly,

………………………..Secretary.

Page 049

State of Georgia
Office Compiler of State Records

Atlanta, Ga., August, 17, 1908..190…..

Wm. Tucker, Esq.
Ocala, Fla.

I regret to have to say we have no rolls of any of the Georgia Reserves.  They were
all captuered (sic) by Grant at Richmond and sent to Washington where they now are
and the Secretary of War refuses to let us have copies.  I know of my own knowledge
that the third Georgia Reserves was regularly mustered into the Confederate service
and did service in Georgia and South Carolina but I have no record of the fact.

Very Truly yours,

A. D. Candler,
Compiler

Ocala, Fla., Aug. 20th, 1908

To Miss J Bell

Miss-

Inclose with this the Postal sent me (by which it is shown that proof of service as
a Confederate soldier is desired) and respectfully ask that you will give my claim
your favorable consideration.  In connection with this, I want to say that I have
been a long time resident of Florida, more than 10 years, as required; also that
other Georgia Reserves, who were regularly enlisted, sworn in and served as
Confederate Soldiers (as my Company (E) (3d Ga) was) are receiving Pensions from the
State.

Very Respectfully etc,

Wm. Tucker #11388

Page 050

Comptroller’s Office, State of Florida
Department of Pensions,
Tallahassee.

Board of Pensions:
Albert W. Gilchrist, Governor
[N. B. Broward, Governor]
A. C. Croom, Comptroller
W. V. Knott, Treasurer
Jefferson Bell, Secretary

Pension file----T

February 1, 1909

11388
8119

Mr William Tucker,
Ocala, Fla.

Dear Sir:-

Your application for a pension #11388 was considered at a meeting of the Board of
Pensions January 29th and this claim was not allowed, the evidence submitted not
being satisfactory to the Board.  I am not allowed to go into details in these
matters but may say that the affidavits of J. D. Kersey in the two applications
filed by you vary in many essential points.

Yours very truly,

Jefferson Bell
Secretary.

Mch 20, 1909

Miss Bell, I return this for reference and with it also inclose two affidavits that
I have been to some considerable trouble to secure.  I could get more but it seems
almost impossible to reach my old comrades.  I trust the evidence furnished herewith
will be sufficient and satisfactory, will you kindly submit it and oblige.

Very Respy etc

Wm Tucker
Ad – Ocala, Fla.

Page 051

State of Florida}
Lake County}

Before me a duly Commissioned Notary Public personally came Thos. K. Hall who being
duly sworn deposes and says as follows:  I was a soldier in Company “E” 3d Georgia
Regiment Reserves and William Tucker was a member of the Company & served with us
during the war we were all paroled at Macon Georgia by the Yankee General, at the
end of the war in May 1865 and William Tucker the claimant for pension was with us
at that time.  I know that he served because I was with him and I know that he did
not desert, but was faithful to the end.  I have no interest in this claim whatever
and make this statement because Mr Tucker was a comrade and is now old and deserves
his entitles to a pension.

T. K. Hall

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of February 1909.

T. J. Ivey
Notary Public, State of Florida
My commission expires April 12, 1910

Page 052

Transcriber’s notation – page 052 is an exact copy of page 051.

State of Florida}
Lake County}

Before me a duly Commissioned Notary Public personally came Thos. K. Hall who being
duly sworn deposes and says as follows:  I was a soldier in Company “E” 3d Georgia
Regiment Reserves and William Tucker was a member of the Company & served with us
during the war we were all paroled at Macon Georgia by the Yankee General, at the
end
of the war in May 1865 and William Tucker the claimant for pension was with us at
that time.  I know that he served because I was with him and I know that he did not
desert, but was faithful to the end.  I have no interest in this claim whatever and
make this statement because Mr Tucker was a comrade and is now old and deserves his
entitles to a pension.

T. K. Hall

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of February 1909.

T. J. Ivey
Notary Public, State of Florida
My commission expires April 12, 1910

Page 053

Affidavit
Of
Thos. K. Hall


Additional Comments:
NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original.

File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/tucker52nmt.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/flfiles/

File size: 65.4 Kb