Taylor County FlArchives Military Records.....ADAMS, Felix M. 1907 Civilwar - Pension 1st Regt In Resv ************************************************ 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 Nascar3Fan@aol.com May 19, 2007, 8:34 am Pension Application A02270 FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES Surname: ADAMS Given names: FELIX M. Service Unit: 1st Regt In Resv Reference: Wife’s name: Mahana Hodges Application County & Year: Taylor Co 1907 Page 001 A02270 Page 002 APPLICATION FOR INCREASE IN PENSION Perry, Fla., September 10th, 1915 STATE BOARD OF PENSIONS, Tallahassee, Florida. I, F. M. Adams Pensioner 7951 of the State of Florida hereby make application for increase in pension because of being unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. I am 70 years of age. Signed: Felix M. Adams Address: Perry, Florida PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT Before me an officer duly authorized to to (sic) take acknowledgments and administer oaths appeared Dr. ………………………. and Dr. …………………………… both well known to me to be reputable licensed physicians and each for himself deposes and says that the above applicant for increase in pension has been examined by him and that said applicant by reason of disease, injuries or age is unable to earn a livelihood by manual labor. That the applicant is unable to perform manual labor by reason of old age & general debility. (State briefly the nature of the disability-Do not use technical terms.) W. W. Tyson, M.D. Physician T. Capers Jones, Physician Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of September A.D. 1915. Robert L. Stripling, Clerk Circuit Court (Affix Seal) By J. R. Jackson, D.C. Page 003 WIDOW’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1917 FORM A. STATE OF FLORIDA] County of Taylor ] On this 8th day of December, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and twenty, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Felix M. Adams a resident of Perry, Route No. 3 County of Taylor 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 7259, Laws of Florida, approved June 7, 1917. That she is the lawful widow of Felix M. Adams who enlisted under the name of …………….on the ….day of………….., 186…, in Company…………….Regiment of the State of ………………and who was honorably discharged at…………………….., 186…., on account of …………….(Here give complete statement of other service, if any.). That he also served………………….For proof of husbands war service refer to number 7951. That she was lawfully married to the said Felix M. Adams under the name of Mahana Hodges in the County of Taylor State of Florida on the 30th day of July A.D. 1899, and that she was not divorced from him before nor has she remarried since his death, which occurred on the 6th day of October A.D. 1920, in the County of Taylor, State of Florida, except as hereinafter stated. ……………………………… That she is a resident of Taylor County, Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the 15ht (sic) day of December A D 1875. Page 004 That she was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. 00000. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Perry, Route No. 3, County of Taylor, State of Florida. Mrs. Felix M. her X mark Adams (Signature of Claimant.) Attest: (1) Joseph Wigglesworth (2) John R. Kelly Sworn and subscribed before me this 9th day of December, A.D., 1920. I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., was made known and fully explained to the applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Joseph Wigglesworth Justice of the Peace (a) State of Florida County of Taylor I, Jno. O. Culpepper, of Taylor County, Florida, hereby certify that the records in this office show that a marriage license was issued to F. M. Adams and Mahalla (sic) Hodges on the 30th day of July, A. D. 1899. The records further show that the above named parties were married on the 30th day of July, A.D. 1899, and that the ceremony was performed by J. W. Moran M.G. Jno. O. Culpepper County Judge, Taylor Co., Fla. (b) Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 005 (c) State of Florida County of Taylor Before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared W. W. Wigglesworth and John R. Kelly who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, each for himself, that he knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of F. M. Adams, which occurred at Fenholloway, County of Taylor, State of Florida, on the 6th day of October, A.D. 1920. W. W. Wigglesworth (L.S.) John R. Kelly (L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of December, A.D., 1920. R. Montie Carlton Joseph Wigglesworth Joseph Wigglesworth Justice of the Peace (SEAL) REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Taylor, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Mrs. Felix M. Adams, for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant has been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida for eight years just preceding the date of this application, and that the representation made in the petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted the applicant. Witness our hands this 3rd day of Jany, A.D. 1921. (1) Thos. M. Puckett, Chairman (2) G. B. Kelly (3) M. J. Howell (4) S. K. Wilson (5) R. L. Williams, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: Jno. C. Calhoun, Clerk Circuit Court Note: All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Applicants may use either form (a) or (b) for proof of marriage, or she may attach certified copy of marriage certificate. Applicant may attach certified copy of official record of husband’s death in lieu of form (c) if preferred. Where the applicant for pension has remarried since the death of the soldier husband, upon whose service she is applying for a pension, she must establish the fact that she has again become a widow in the same manner as prescribed in above paragraph, or if divorced, she should forward certified copy of decree granting a divorce annulling such marriage. Soldiers and Widows of Soldiers who were mustered into regular service of the Confederate States Army and members of the State Troops and Home Guards of Florida, upon proper proof, are entitled to a pension under Act of June, 1917. State Troops, Reserves and Home Guards of other States are not entitled to a pension under said Act. APPLICANT MUST GIVE PERMANENT ADDRESS. Page 006 Former Claim No. ……….. Application No. 21799 Pensioner No. 2270 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Mrs. Felix M. Adams Of Perry, Route No. 3 Postoffice Taylor County WIDOW OF Felix M. Adams Of …………… Company …………… Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Jan 13, 1921 APPROVED AND FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE March 12, 1921 With pay from Jan. 13, 1921 At the rate of $240.00 per annum Sinclair Wells, Secretary of Board Page 007 SOLDIER’S PENSION CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF 1909. (FORM A.) State of Florida ] County of Taylor] On this 12 day of August, A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Clerk of Circuit Court, in and for the county and State aforesaid, Felix M. Adams who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 64 years of age, having been born on the 31st day of August, 1845, in the county of Taylor, in the State of …………… That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Taylor, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the 31st day of August, 1845. The he is the identical person who enlisted at Camp Carlton, under the name of F. M. Adams, on the …day of Feby. 1865, in Company James W. Faulkeners 1st Florida Reserves, Regiment………..of the State of……….. in the service of the Confederate States Army. (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) and who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Madison, in the State of Florida, on the …..day of April, 1865, on account of Close of War. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) …………………………………………….. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) Paroled at Madison, Fla. April 1865. That I served faithfully until HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the service of the Confederate States Army in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States Army 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 Mosely Hall, Florida in camp. Page 008 at close of war. 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 11-½ acres land located Taylor County, Fla. $150.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $ 75.00 Personal property $ 30.00 Stocks $ Bonds $ Mortgages, notes and other securities $450.00 Total $705.00 That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 6347, at the rate of $100 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Spinal trouble and general debility. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) That my post office address is Perry, County of Taylor, State of Florida. Felix M. Adams (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) James R. Jackson (2) D. S. Register Sworn and subscribed before me, this 12th day of August, A. D. 1909, and I 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 C. Calhoun Clerk of Circuit Court Page 009 (FORM B.) STATE OF FLORIDA] County of Taylor ] We, the undersigned citizens of Taylor County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Felix M. Adams, 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.) James R. Jackson D. S. Register Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th day of August, 1909. John C. Calhoun Clerk of Ct. Ct. (FORM C.) PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT. Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 010 REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Taylor, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of Felix M. Adams 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 6th day of September, A. D. 1909. (1) A. C. Williams, Chairman (2) M. W. Davis (3) R. M. Raulerson (4) D. B. Hauck (5) G. W. Page, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: John C. Calhoun, Clerk Circuit Court Note—All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. 7951 Former Claim No. 6347 Application No. 17335 Pensioner No. 5249 CLAIM FOR PENSION By Felix M. Adams Of Perry, Fla. Postoffice Taylor County Late Of J. W. Faulkner’s Company 1st Fla Reserves Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT Sep 10 1909 APPROVED Feb 15 1910 With pay from July 1, 1909 At the rate of $100.00 per annum ……………………Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE ……………………….19….. Page 011 APPLICATION FOR PENSION UNDER LAWS OF FLORIDA (FORM A) FOR USE OF APPLICANT FOR PENSION I, Felix M. Adams 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 (State whether Confederate States or this State) of this state 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 the age of sixty years, and by reason of age, incapable of providing a living for myself. 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 20th day of July A. D. 1907. Felix M. Adams Fenholloway, Fla. Witness: John C. Calhoun W. F. Calhoun Page 012 (FORM B) State of Florida] Taylor County ] On this 20th day of July A.D. 1907, before me John C. Calhoun, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County and State, personally came Felix M. Adams, 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 1 to 12 inclusive are true: 1. What is your full name and where do you reside? Felix M. Adams, Taylor County, Florida. 2. In what State and County were you born and when? Born in Taylor County, Fla., Aug. 31st, 1845. 3. How long have you been a citizen of the State of Florida? All my life. 4. When and where and in what organization did you enlist during the war between the States? Enlisted in Capt. James W. Faulkners Co. about March 1864, at Camp Carlton, in Taylor County, Fla. 5. Give the name of your Captain at time of your enlistment. James W. Faulkner. 6. Give the name of your Captain at time of your discharge from service. James W. Faulkner. 7. Give the name of your Battalion or Regimental Commander both at time of your enlistment and discharge from service. State Company, don’t know the Regiment. 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. Was not discharged until the close of the 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. Was not wounded. 11. If you received a wound during your service in the war, which permanently disables you, state when and where you received the wound. Was not wounded. Page 013 12. Describe the wound and state how it affects you. Was not wounded, claiming under age. F. M. Adams Applicant Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 20th day of July, A.D. 1907. John C. Calhoun Clerk Circuit Court, Taylor County. (FORM C) AFFIDAVIT TO BE MADE BY COMMISSIONED OFFICER. State of Florida ] County of Taylor] Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. (FORM D) State of Florida ] County of Taylor] Before me personally came Jerry M. Wilder, and T. L. Gunter, who being by me first duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, that he is a citizen of the County of Taylor, in the State of Florida, and that he was a soldier of Capt. J. W. Faulkner’s Co. State Company regiment in the service of the Page 014 Confederate States during the war between the States, and that said Felix M. Adams was a member of said regiment; that he is acquainted with Felix M. Adams, the applicant named in the foregoing petition for a pension; that he knows that the said Felix M. Adams 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: 1. Where do you reside? Taylor County, Fla. 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. Felix M. Adams resides at Fenholloway, Taylor County, Fla., and has lived in Taylor County all his life. 3. To what military organization did the within named applicant belong during the war between the States? Capt. J. W. Faulkner’s Co. State Company or Home Guards. 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? Gunter was at Wacissa River & discharged at Tallahassee, Fla. Wilder at Mosely Hall, Fla. and was discharged at Madison, Fla. 6. Was the applicant present? Yes, was with Wilder at Madison, and discharged with him. 7. If not, where was he? And why was he not present? He was with Adams at Mosely Hall & Madison. Gunter was off on detail & was discharged at Tallahassee, Fla. 8. When did he leave the Command? For what cause? At close of war, was discharged being no longer needed. 9. What is the nature and character of the applicant’s wound or disease? Was not wounded. Page 015 10. What is the applicant’s occupation and physical condition? He is a Farmer and his physical condition is not good. J. M. Wilder T. L. his X mark Gunter Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of July A.D. 1907. John C. Calhoun, Clerk of Circuit Court (FORM E) AFFIDAVIT FOR ADJUTANT OF A CAMP OF UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS. Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 016 (FORM F) PHYSICIAN’S AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA] County of Taylor ] Before me personally came W. W. Tyson, 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 Felix M. Adams, 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.) Objective disability General debility as result of age This deponent further says that the said Felix M. Adams is permanently…………..disabled by reason of such age from earning a livelihood for himself by (words “manual labor” marked out.) (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.”) W. W. Tyson, Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of July, A. D. 1907. John C. Calhoun, Clerk of Circuit Court 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 F. M. Adams 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 Taylor County, this 26th day of July, A. D. 1907. John C. Calhoun, Clerk Circuit Court Page 017 REPORT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. We, the undersigned County Commissioners in and for Taylor County, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this 26th day of July, 1907, the foregoing application of Felix M. Adams 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 26th day of July, A.D. 1907. 1. Jas. A. Jackson 2. D. E. Matthes 3. E. M. Hendry 4. J. J. Bethea 5. J. N. Deal, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: John C. Calhoun, 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 018 8671 CLAIM FOR PENSION 6347 BY 100 Felix M. Adams Of Taylor Co. Fla. Late of J. W. Faulkeners Company ………………..Regiment FILED IN PENSION DEPARTMENT July 30, 1907 APPROVED Feb 8 1908 With pay from July 30, 1907 At the rate of $100.00 per annum Jefferson Bell Secretary of Board FILED IN COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE ………………………, 19.. Page 019 That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in this or any other State. That I do 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, exclusive of my home and land upon which said home stands. Real estate, located at Fenholloway, Fla. $1500.00 Personal property $ 100.00 Cattle, horses and other live stock $ None Stocks $ None Bonds $ None Mortgages, notes and other securities $ None Total $1600.00 Mrs. Felix M. Her X mark Adams Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of December 1920. Joseph Wigglesworth Justice of the Peace. 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