Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....WALDO, Joseph W. 1903 Civilwar - Pension Co. C 2nd Regt FL Cav ************************************************ 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, 12:37 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A00756: Surname: WALDO Given Names: Joseph W. Service Unit: 2nd Regt Cav Reference: Wife’s Name: Cornelia Owens Application County & Year: Marion Co 1903 Page 001 A000756 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Duval} On this 26th day of August, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and 9, personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the County and State aforesaid Cornelia Owens Waldo a resident of Jacksonville County of Duval 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 Joseph W. Waldo who was enlisted under the name of J. W. Waldo on the……day of………, 1862, in Company C, 2d Fla Cav Regiment of the State of Florida and who was honorably discharged at May 20, 1865, …1865, on account of close of war. (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served………..No other service……………………………………………. That she was lawfully married to the said Jos. W. Waldo under the name of Cornelia Owens in the County of Marion, State of Fla., on the 30 day of November, 1870, and that she was not divorced from him and that she has not remarried since his death, which occurred on the 31 day of March, 1873, in the County of Marion, State of Fla. That she is a resident of Duval County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the…….day of……………1857……………………………………….. 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: Real estate located at Orange Lake Fla. $2000 Personal property $None Cattle, horses and other live stock $ “ Stocks $ “ Bonds $ “ Mortgages, notes and other securities $ “ Total $……(sic) That she has heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 2518. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is 344 East Duval St Jacksonville, County of Ma Duval, State of Florida. Cornelia Owens Waldo (Claimants must sign Christian name.) Attest: (1) E. R. Heastrom (2) F. L. Hestrom Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th 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. P. D. Cassidy, Clerk Circuit Court By E. R. Heastrom, D.C. (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 Mrs. C. O. Waldo, 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 to 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.) L. S. Light B. P. Wilson MD Sworn and subscribed before me this 14th day of August, 1909. Z. A. McCaran Justice of the Peace 2nd District Marion County Fla. Page 004 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Duval, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Cornelia O. Waldo 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 27 day of August, A. D. 1909. (1) L. J. Hyde, Chairman (2) Henry A. Hudnall (3) H. J. Pickett (4) ………………….. (5) ………………….. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: P. D. Cassidy Clerk Circuit Court Note – All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Page 005 1870 1857 Pension No. 756 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 2518 Application No. 16770 Pensioner No. 4511 Claim For Pension By Cornelia Owens Waldo Of Jacksonville 344 E Duval Postoffice Duval County Widow Of Joseph W. Waldo Of C Company 2nd Fla Cav Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 26 1909 Approved Sep 11 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 This pension was increased to $150 per year on July 1st, 1913 a/c husband enlisted in Florida. Page 006 Form No. 701 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Widow’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this 25th day of September, 1903, personally appeared before me a Clerk Circuit Court in and for said county and State, Mrs. C. O. Waldo aged 54 years, who being by me duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Act of the Legislature, approved June 6, 1903, for indigent widows of deceased Confederate soldiers and sailors: That she is the lawful widow of J. W. Waldo who enlisted………day………….1862 in Captain Chambers Calvary Company C 2nd Regiment of the State of Florida and [who was on the……day of……., 186….., at…..in the State of……………killed in battle or honorably discharged from said service,] served until the end of the war and died on the 30th day of March, 1873, at his home in Marion County. …………………………………………………………………………………….. That she was legally married to said soldier prior to the first day of January, 1885, at Millwood in the State of Florida; that she has been a bona fide resident of the State of Florida continuously since the first day of January, A. D. 1890; that she does not own property, real and personal, to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and is not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn a livelihood, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood; and that she has not purposely disposed of any property for the purpose of availing herself of the provisions of this act. C. O. Waldo P. O. Address Reddick Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of Sept., 1903. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. Page 007 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew the said deceased J. W. Waldo, that we served with him in Chambers Company of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment from the State of Florida, and know of our own knowledge that he never deserted the service of his state, or of the Confederate States. S. J. McAteer P. O. Address Reddick A. H. Yongue P. O. Address Fairfield Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of Sept., 1903. S. S. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. W. Waldo and are satisfied that he performed the service set forth on foregoing page; that he was a true and faithful soldier in Confederate service and that he never deserted the same. S. J. McAteer Citizen of Marion County. A. H. Yongue Citizen of Marion County. Sworn and subscribed before me this 25th day of Sept., 1903. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk State of Florida} County of…….} Personally appeared before me a……………………………..in and for said county, …………………………..who being duly sworn says that he is Adjutant of Camp No. …………….of United Confederate Veterans at………………in county of…………..and that……………………………….was at the time of his death a member of good standing of said Camp. Sworn to and subscribed before me this………day of………………..A.D. 19…… Note – Fill out the one of the above affidavits most suitable to applicant’s condition. We do solemnly swear that we personally know the above applicant C. O. Waldo that she was the lawful wife of J. O. (sic) Waldo now deceased, that she has never remarried since his death, that she is a person of “respectability and good reputation,” that she does not own property to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and that she is not possessed of a sufficient income from any source, and has constantly resided in Florida since January 1st, 1890. S. J. McAteer A. H. Yongue Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of Sept., 1903. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Page 008 I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of respectability and good reputation, and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Marion county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by Mrs. C. O. Waldo and are satisfied that the facts and conditions therein stated and alleged are true and correct and that she is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved June 6th, 1903. H. W. Long, Chairman T. S. Lucius N. A. Fort Jno. L. Edwards ……………………….. County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court REVISED STATUES OF FLORIDA, CHAPTER II, ARTICLE I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provisions for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as shall be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 009 5755 2518 2518 Claim For Pension By Mrs C. O. Waldo Of …………………120 Widow Of J. W. Waldo Of Chambers Company C. 2nd Cav. Regiment Filed in Executive Department Oct 15th, 1903 Approved Oct 29th, 1903 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office 120.00……190….. Pay from Oct 15/1903 at rate of $96.00 per annum. Page 010 #4511 State of Florida: County of Marion: Ocala, Fla. Sept. 6 1912. Before me an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths, came this day Mrs Cornelia O. Waldo, who after being duly sworn deposes and says that she has not since the year 1895 changed her citizenship or legal residence from the State of Florida, and that while temporarily residing in Georgia during the last year she did not intend making that State her permanent abode or becoming a citizen of that State. That she returned to the State of Florida on Aug. 31st, A. D. 1912, and is now a resident of Ocala, Marion County, Florida, and that she considers Ocala, Florida, her legal domicil (sic). Cornelia O. Waldo Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of Sept. A. D. 1912. Geo. W. Martin Notary Public (SEAL) Restored By Board from Aug 31 – 1912. Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/waldo54nmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/flfiles/ File size: 12.6 Kb