Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....WHALEY, Everett S. 1907 Civilwar - Pension Co. F, 66th Regt. NC ************************************************ 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 13, 2011, 9:29 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A11081: Surname: WHALEY Given Names: Everett S. Service Unit: North Carolina Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1907 Page 001 A11081 Page 002 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 4th day of September, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid, E. S. Whaley who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 72 years of age, having been born on the 15th day of June, 1837, in the county of Duplin, in the State of North Carolina. 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 x day of November, 1890. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Kinston, N.C., under the name of Everet (sic) S. Whaley, on the…day of April, 1862, in Company “F”, Regiment 66th, of the State of North Carolina 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 Greensboro, in hospital, in the State of North Carolina, on the….day of April, 1865, on account of surrender of Genl Johnson in whose army I was a soldier & who surrendered a few days after Genl R. E. Lee’s surrender in April 5th, 1865. (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 in the Hospital at Greensboro, 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….I do not own any $……… Cattle, horses and other livestock….I have none $……… Personal property…..I have none $……… Stocks…..None $……… Bonds…..None $……… Mortgages, notes and other securities…..None $……… Total $……… That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 6607, at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) I am suffering from effects of recent attack of paralasis (sic). Also, feeble from age, and Rhumatic (sic) pains. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice is Ocala, County of Marion, State of Florida. Everet S. Whaley his X mark (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) E. H. Bailey (2) P. P. Smith Sworn and subscribed before me, this 4th day of September, 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 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 Mr. E. S. 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.) W. V. Newsom H. C. Havil Sworn and subscribed before me, this 4th day of September, 1909. John E. Bailey Notary Public (Form C) Physician’s Affidavit. State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came W. V. Newsom MD, 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 E. S. Whaley, 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.) Him suffering from partial paralysis of right arm. This deponent further says that the said E. S. Whaley is permanently & wholly disabled by reason of such affliction & old age from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) W. V. Newsom MD Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 4th day of September, 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 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 E. S. 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 7th day of Sept., A. D. 1909. (1) Geo MacKay Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) N. A. Fort (4) ………………………… (5) W. J. Crosby County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Note – All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. 11081a Former Claim No. 6607 Application No. 17014 Pensioner No. 2695 CLAIM FOR PENSION By E. S. Whaley Of Ocala Postoffice Marion County Late Of “F” Company 66th N. C. Regiment Filed in Pension Department Sep 13 1909 Approved Sep 23 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum ……………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 19…. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida 120 Page 006 APPLICATION FOR PENSION Under Laws Of Florida (Form A) For Use Of Applicant For Pension I, E. S. 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 State (sic) during the war between the States of the United States, and that I did not desert the Confederate or State service; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State for ten years prior to the date of this application and have been continuously since a citizen of the State of Florida, and that I (Here state fully the disability under which the applicant claims a pension, whether he lost in service a limb or limbs, eye or eyes, or whether he is permanently disabled by reason of wounds received in service, or disease, to gain a livelihood by manual labor, or whether he is over 60 years of age and is by reason of age incapable of providing a living for himself.) Is 70 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 15th day of July, A. D. 1907. E. S. Whaley Witness: H. B. Foy, Jr. H. D. Palmer Page 007 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. None E. S. Whaley Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15 July day of July A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County By H. D. Palmer, D.C. (Form C) Affidavit to Be Made by Commissioned Officer State of………………………….} County of……………………….} Before me personally came………………………………, who being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was a Commissioned Officer in the (Here state name of Organization) …………………………….the organization to which the within named applicant for pension under the laws of Florida belonged and in which he served during the war between the States. This deponent further says that the said……………rendered faithful service as a Confederate soldier or sailor during the war between the States, and that the disability claimed by the said………………………………to exist, does in fact exist and the same prevents him permanently from gaining a livelihood. ………………………………………… Late of…………………………………. …………………………………………. Sworn to and subscribed before me this……..day of…………………….A. D. 19….. (This affidavit to be made by one who was a Commissioned Officer, and the blanks must be filled out). (Form D) State of North Carolina} County of Lenoir} Before me personally came Reuben Hood and John W. Simmons, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Lenoir in the State of [Florida] North Carolina and that he was a soldier of Co. F, 66 regiment in the service of the Page 008 (Form B) State of Florida} Marion County} On this 15th 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 E. S. 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? Everett S. Whaley, Ocala, Fla. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Duplin Co. N.C. June 15th 1837. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? 17 years. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Apr. 1st 1862 Kinston N.C. Co. “F” 66 N.C. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. Capt. Jno. H. Nuthercut 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. W. A. J. Lasbury. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. [W. A.] Jno. H. Nuthercut. 8. If you enlisted in the navy give name of your Commanding officer, date of enlistment and place of service. ………………(check mark)……………………………………….. 9. If discharged prior to the termination of the war, state place and cause of discharge. …………………….(check mark)……………………………………………………… 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……………….(check mark)…………….. 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound…………None…………………. Page 009 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said E. S. Whaley was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with E. S. Whaley, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said E. S. 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 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? Kinston, Lenoir County, N. C. 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 In Florida E. S. Whaley, Ocala, Florida. Fifteen or Twenty years. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Co. F. 66 Reg. N.C. Volunteers C.S.A. 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? About 6 miles above Fort Fisher, N. C. 6. Was the applicant present? Don’t remember. 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? Think he staid (sic) to the close – never heard anything against his record as a soldier. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wounds or disease? Don’t know. Page 010 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? Don’t know. Was a farmer here. 1 Reuben Hood 2 John W. his X mark Simmons Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of August, A. D. 1907. Plato Collins Clerk Superior Court Of Lenoir County, N. C. (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 the said applicant was a soldier or sailor in the service of the Confederate State (sic) during the war between the States, and that he is a member in good standing of Camp…………………………….of the United Confederate Veterans. The Adjutant will please state here any proof in his knowledge or possession favorable to the applicant. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………… Adjutant Camp…………………… ……..United Confederate Veterans Sworn to and subscribed before me this……day of………………….A. D. 19…… 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 as to those taken in Marion County; 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 E. S. Whaley 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 31st day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk 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 3rd day of September, 1907, the foregoing application of E. S. 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 3rd day of September, A. D. 1907. 1. Jno. L. Edwards 2. S. R. Pyles 3. J. M. Mathews 4. C. W. Turner 5. N. A. Fort 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 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 “Do not know at surrender” 9940 CLAIM FOR PENSION 6607 By E. S. Whaley Of Ocala Fla 120 Late Of “F” Company 66 North Carolina Regiment Filed In Pension Department Sep 9 1907 Approved Feb 24 1908 With pay from Sept 9, 1907 At the rate of $120.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office …………………….., 19….. Page 014 Board of Pensions N. B. Broward, Governor No. ………………… A. C. Croom, Comptroller W. V. Knott, Treasurer Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla., Dec 27, 1907 190… Gen. F. C. Ainsworth Military Secretary Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: E. S. Whaley who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims to have been a Member of Company F 66 N.C. Regiment,………..C.S.A., and to have been ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Please give us the Record of this Soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Croom Page 015 ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE WAR DEPARTMENT 1319484 Dec 30 1907 Tallahassee,Fla., Dec.27/07 E. S. Whaley Late “F” 66th N.C.-C.S.A. Comptr. Pension Dept., State of Fla. Requests military record of above named. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 6607 1319484 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington. January 7, 1908. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. The records show that Everett S. Whaley (name also borne as Simeon Whaley), private, Company F, 66th North Carolina Infantry, C.S.A., enlisted May 15, 1862, at Newton, for the war. On the roll for September and October, 1864 (last on file) he is reported present. No record of his capture or parole has been found. 6607 F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (A.G.O.72-1) Page 016 Board of Pensions N. B. Broward, Governor No. ………………… A. C. Croom, Comptroller W. V. Knott, Treasurer 9940 Department of Pensions State of Florida Tallahassee, Fla., Dec 27, 1907 190… Gen. F. C. Ainsworth Military Secretary Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: Reuben Hood who is an Applicant for Pension under the Florida Pension Law, claims to have been a Member of Company F 66 N.C. Regiment,………..C.S.A., and to have been ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Please give us the Record of this Soldier. Yours very truly, A. C. Croom Page 017 ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE WAR DEPARTMENT 1319446 Dec 30 1907 Tallahassee,Fla., Dec.27/07 Reuben Hood Late “F” 66th N.C.-C.S.A. Comptr. Pension Dept., State of Fla. Requests military record of above named. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 9940 1319446 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington. January 7, 1908. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. It is shown by the records of this office that one Reuben Hood, private, Company F, 66th North Carolina Infantry, C. S. A., was enlisted June 30, 1862, at Trenton. He was captured near Fort Fisher, January 23, 1865, and was released at Fort Delaware, Delaware, June 19, 1865, on taking the oath of allegiance. F. C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (A.G.O.72-1) Page 018 Transcriber’s Note: Page 018 appears to be a duplication of Page 017. ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE WAR DEPARTMENT 1319446 Dec 30 1907 Tallahassee,Fla., Dec.27/07 Reuben Hood Late “F” 66th N.C.-C.S.A. Comptr. Pension Dept., State of Fla. Requests military record of above named. Address: “The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.” 9940 1319446 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington. January 7, 1908. Respectfully returned to the Comptroller, State of Florida, Tallahassee. It is shown by the records of this office that one Reuben Hood, private, Company F, 66th North Carolina Infantry, C. S. A., was enlisted June 30, 1862, at Trenton. He was captured near Fort Fisher, January 23, 1865, and was released at Fort Delaware, Delaware, June 19, 1865, on taking the oath of allegiance. 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/whaley660gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 23.3 Kb