Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....WHALEY, John R. 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. H 2nd 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 April 2, 2011, 11:28 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A10832: Surname: WHALEY Given Names: John R. Service Unit: Georgia Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 A10832 Page 002 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 19th day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid, John R. Whaley who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 79 years of age, having been born on the 1st day of March, 1830, in the county of Walton, 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 6th day of July, 1882. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Atlanta Ga under the name of John R. Whaley on the….day of August, 1861, in Company H, Regiment 2nd Georgia 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.) Confederacy and who was Honorably Discharged at………………in the State of N. C., on the……day of May, 1865, on account of End 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 Confederacy in the year 186…, and did not desert the service of the Confederacy nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States until after the surrender of the Confederate Armies. (Here state whereabouts at close of Civil War.) That I was in North Carolina. Page 003 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 Ocala, Fla. $1200.00 25 acres in County $ 200.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock None $………. Personal property None $………. Stocks None $………. Bonds None $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities - - - - $………. Total $1400.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 4825, at the rate of $120 per annum. (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. John R. Whaley (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) S. T. Sistrunk (2) M. E. Sumner Sworn and subscribed before me, this 19th day of July, A. D. 1909; and I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Ct Ct Page 004 (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 J. R. Whaley, who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, and that from our own personal knowledge, and from the best information available, we believe that the applicant does not own property (including the property of his wife) to exceed in value the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by him relative to the value of his property are true and correct. (To be signed by two citizens.) T. D. Lancaster E. T. Williams Sworn and subscribed before me this 19th day of July, 1909. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk (Form C.) 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. Please avoid technical terms.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… This deponent further says that the said………………..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.) …………………………………………. Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this………..day of………………, A. D. 19…. At a meeting of the State Board of Pensions held July 10th, 1907 at which the Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer were present, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved: That persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida, who apply for the amount allowed in cases of total disability, must submit the affidavit of a reputable physician stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that render the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally, for any work or business. Page 005 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 John R. Whaley for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not own property (including the property of his wife) to exceed the value of $5,000, and that the representations made in the petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this 3rd day of August, A. D. 1909. (1) Geo. Mackay, Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) W. J. Crosby (4) M. M. Proctor (5) N. A. Fort 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. 10832a Former Claim No. 4825 Application No. 14780 Pensioner No. 335 CLAIM FOR PENSION By John R. Whaley Of Ocala Postoffice Marion County Late Of H Company 2nd Ga. Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Aug 21 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 “DEAD” Page 006 APPLICATION FOR PENSION Under Laws Of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, John R. Whaley, do hereby make application to the State Board of Pensions, for a pension to be granted to me under the act of 1907, Chapter 5600 of the Laws of the State of Florida, upon the following grounds: I enlisted and served in the (Naval or Military) Military service of (State whether Confederate States or this State) 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 over seventy years of age – was born in 1830. 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 23rd day of July, A. D. 1907. J. R. Whaley Witness: S. T. Sistrunk H. B. Foy, Jr. Page 007 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 23rd day of July A. D. 1907, before me S. T. Sistrunk Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came John R. Whaley, 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? John R. Whaley, Ocala, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Walton Co. Georgia – 1830. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 25 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Co. H. 2nd Ga. Reg. Atlanta Ga. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. Allen. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. Capt. Allen. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. Col. Frank Isam. 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. Remained till was order surrendered in North Carolina. 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. No 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. No Wound. Page 008 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. None. J. R. Whaley Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rde day of July A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. (Form C) Affidavit to Be Made by Commissioned Officer State of……………………} County of…………………} Before me personally came John R. Whaley (sic), 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 Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came H. W. Douglas and L. J. Parr and (sic), who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Marion in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of 2nd Ga. Regiment (Calvary) 38th Georgia respectively Regiment in the service of the Page 009 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said John R. Whaley was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with John R. Whaley, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows the said John R. Whaley 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 depo]nents being further sworn true answer to make to the following questions, deposes each for himself and answers as follows: 1. Where do you reside? Marion County Fla so say we both. 2. Are you acquainted with the within named applicant for a pension? If so, what is his name: Where does he reside? And how long has he resided in this State? Yes. John R. Whaley, Ocala, Fla. About 25 years. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? 2nd Reg Ga Calvary. 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? In Atlanta Georgia wounded so says L. J. Parr. I was not present but am satisfied (illegible words). With Company in N.C. Whaley was says W. O. Douglas. 6. Was the applicant present? I am not sure but think he was so says W. O. Douglas. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? I feel reasonably sure he was there, so say we both. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? Didn’t leave it atal (sic) so say we both. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? None as to wounds, his age renders him unable to do any manual labor, so say we both. Page 010 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Brick mason but too old to follow his trade, so say we both. H. W. Douglas Louis his X mark J. Parr Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of August A. D. 1907. J. T. Lancaster Notary Public State of Fla My Com expires July 12th 1908 (L. J. Parr was Col. 38 Ga) (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 the is the Adjutant of Camp Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans of the County of Marion in the State of Florida. That he knows J. R. Whaley, the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida, [that the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate States during the war between the States,] and that he is a member in good standing of Camp Marion #56 of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… E. T. Williams Adjutant Camp Marion #56 United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of August A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk, Clk By H. D. Palmer, D.C. Page 011 (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 wopunds (sic), 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 012 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 6th day of August, 1907, the foregoing application of John R. Whaley 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 6th day of August, A. D. 1907. 1 Jno. L. Edwards 2 N. A. Fort 3 C. W. Turner 4 J. M. Mathews 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: “You do solemnly swear that you will make true answers to the questions asked you, and the evidence you shall give shall be the whole truth, so help you God.” 2. Additional affidavits may be attached if blank spaces are insufficient. 3. The blanks must be filled. The information required must be accurately and fully given. 4. Forms “A” and “B” must be filled out by Applicant; “C” by Commissioned Officers; “D” by two soldiers or citizens of the County; “E” by Adjutant of Camp United 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 013 9099 Pensioner #4825 CLAIM FOR PENSION BY 120 J. R. Whaley Of Ocala, Fla Late Of H Company 2 Ga Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 12 1907 Approved December 10, 1907 With pay from Aug 12, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office December 10, 1907 Page 014 State Board of Pensions: Governor No. 4825 Comptroller Treasurer Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Aug. 20 – 09 Hon. F. C. Ainsworth, The Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Jno. R. Whaley who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, claims to have been a member of Company H 2d Ga Regiment Cavalry, Confederate States Army, and to have been………………………………………………………………………….. Please furnish me with the record of this soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Croom Comptroller Page 015 ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE 1558126 WAR DEPARTMENT Aug 23 1909 Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.” 4825 J. R. Whaley 1558126 WAR DEPARTMENT The Adjutant General’s Office Washington. August 23, 1909. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The records show that J. R. Whaley (name John R. Whaley not found) enlisted April 8, 1862. On the roll of the company covering the period from February 21, 1863, to May 15, 1863 (only roll on which borne), he is reported absent with remark “On detached service in Atlanta, Ga.” No later record of him has been found. F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General A.G.O.72-1 Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/whaley659gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 20.7 Kb