Henry-Clayton County GaArchives Military Records.....War of 1812 - Widow's Pension Application - Mrs. Cynthia (Morgan) Eberhart - Ford September 17 1881 Warof1812 - Pension Capt. Powel's Company - South Carolina Militia ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Valerie Freeman vcjfreeman@aol.com and Jimmie Nell Meadors mead1952@vvm.com May 4, 2003, 7:58 pm Pension File of Cynthia (Morgan) Eberhart-Ford, widow of Daniel Ford War of 1812 Henry Co. and Clayton Co., Georgia WO 41548 WC 32753 Soldier: Ford, Daniel Widow: Cynthia Ford Service: Pvt - Capt Powel's Co - S C Mil Enlisted: 1 March 1814 Discharged: 31 March 1814 Bounty Land: 49294 40 50 & 33063 120 55 Residence of Soldier: 1850 - 1855 Henry Co., GA Residence of Widow: 1881 Clayton Co (P.O. - Morrow), GA Maiden Name of Widow: Soldier's First Wife Agatha --- ? Cynthia Morgan 1st Mar Eberhart Marriage of Soldier and Widow: March 10, 1856 Henry Co., GA Death of Soldier: Dec 31 1868 Henry Co., GA Death of Widow: (blank) Remarks: A copy of marriage record file in the brief ===================================== No. 41548 33062 - 120 - 55 Service Pension War of 1812 Act of March 9, 1878 Cynthia Ford Morrow's Station, Clayton Co., Ga Widow of Daniel Ford Received Sept 17, 1881 R. McAllister, Jr. Present Oct 26 /81 N Nov. 14/81 Proof of death of former consorts, of soldier & ___ (?) remarry. P. M. no good 1881 Jan 26. Testimony not satis, affiants do not appear to have knowledge of facts, death of former consorts should be shown by certified copy record, physician or two witnesses stating means of knowing- Clmt & state how long lived present place when & where her husband died - his sig - 1851-5. Apr of Clmt state where lived when off B. L., whether locate & where , or Ived to whom State name of Capt or Cms ___ ____ that served or gov B.L. name of Capt or Coms. Proof of death of former wife. Application for Widow's Pension War of 1812 For widow of Cynthia Ford Filed by R. McAllister, Jr. P. O. Box 493 Washington, D.C. War of 1812 Claim of Widow for Pension, under the Provisions of Sections 4736 to 4740 inclusive revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9, 1878 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ State of Georgia}ss County of Fulton On this 27th day of August, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and 81, Personally appeared before me, W. L. Calhoun, Ordinary, the same being a Court of Record within and for the county and State aforesaid (1) Cynthia Ford aged 77 years, a resident of Clayton County, in the State of Georgia, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is a widow of (2) Daniel Ford deceased, who was the identical (3) Daniel Ford, who served under the name of (4) Daniel Ford as a Private in the company commanded by Captain -------, in the regiment of ------, commanded by ------ in the war of 1812; that her said husband (6) ---- at _____ on or about the ---- day of ----- A. D. --- for the term of ----, and continued in actual service in said war for the term of (7) --------, and whose services terminated, by reason of (8) Discharge at -----, on the ---- day of ------, A. D. ----. She further states that the following is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment, viz: (9) Dark hair, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high Black eyes. She further states that she was married to the said Daniel Ford, at the city (or town): of at her own home, in the county of Henry, and in the State of Georgia, on the 10 day of March A.D. 1856, by one (10) E. Morris, who was a (11) Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Cynthia Eberhart, and that she has not remarried since the death of said soldier; and she further states that (12) the Claimant and Daniel Ford had boath (sic) been married previously Eberhart Died in Tennessee and Ford's wife died in Henry Co., Ga. and that her said husband (13) Daniel Ford, died at his home, in the State of Georgia, on the ____ day of ________, A. D. _______; and she further declares that the following have been the places of residence of herself and her said husband since the date of his discharge from the Army, viz: (14) Oglethorpe and Henry County in the State of Georgia. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under the provisions of Sections 4736 to 4740 inclusive Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9, 1878, and hereby constitutes and appoints with full power of substitution and revocation, R. McAllister, JR., of Washington, D.C. and H. D. Stevens of Atlanta, Ga, her true and lawful attorneys, to prosecute her claim and she further declares that she has heretofore made no application for (15) Daniel Ford Made _____ (?) ______ (?) Applicant His Bounty Land and gov 1 or 2 ____ (?) and that her residence is No. ______, ____________Street, city (or town) of _______________ county of Clayton, State of Georgia, and that her post-office address is Morrow's Station, Clayton Co, Ga. Attest: Wm G. Berry Cynthia X Ford (her mark) J. B. Tanner Claimant's Signature - - - - - - Also personally appeared Wm. G. Berry, aged 71 years, residing at No. ---------- Street, in Atlanta, and J. B. Tanner, age 71 years, residing at No. 93, Fort street, in Atlanta, Ga, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they have known the said Cynthia Ford for 35 years and for (ink blot) years, respectively; that they were present and saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing section; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical (16) Daniel Ford, who rendered the service alleged in the above application (in the company of Captain -----, in the regiment of - ---, in the war of 1812) by the following-named facts and circumstances, viz: (17) that they lived together and were recognized as husband and wife and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Wm G. Berry J. B. Tanner (Signatures of Witnesses) - - - - - - Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of August, A. D. 1881; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words ---------, erased, and the words ---------, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. (signature) W. L. Calhoun (official character.) Ordinary and Judge of the Court of the Ordinary ====================================== 45148 ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE In the claim for Cynthia Ford Widow of Dan'l Affidavit of J. B. Tanner T. J. Ragland Filed by R. McAllister, Jr. Attorney-at-Law P. O. Box 493, Washington, D. C. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERAL AFFIDAVIT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note.-The affiants should state how they gain a knowledge of the facts to which they testify. State of Georgia}ss County of Fulton} In the matter of Cynthia Ford On this the 20th day of December A. D. 1881; personally appeared before me, an Ordinary in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths J. B. Tanner aged 71 years, a resident of Atlanta in the county of Fulton and State of Georgia, whose Post Office address is Atlanta, Geo and Thom. J. Ragland aged 49 years, a resident of Atlanta in the County of Fulton, and State of Georgia, and whose His Post Office address is Atlanta, Geo, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case, as follows: The said Tanner declares that he knows Cynthia Ford well. That she was formally Cynthia Eberhart and known as the Widow Eberhart and generally understood that her husband Eberhart was dead. She afterwards married Daniel Ford he is now dead & she is his widow and since his death has not remarried. The said Ragland declares that he knows Cynthia Ford well. That she was formerly Cynthia Eberhart, a widow and it was generally understood that her husband Eberhart was dead - she, after Eberhart's death, married Daniel Ford & he died leaving her his widow & she has not since his death remarried. They further declare that they have no interest in said case and are not concerned to its prosecution. (signed) J. B. Tanner (signed) T. J. Ragland State of Georgia, County of Fulton, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day be the above-named affiants, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiants are personally known to me, and that they are credible person. (signed) W. L. Calhoun Ordinary of Fulton County, Georgia ====================================== Department of Interior Pension Office Washington, DC Jan. 26, 1882 Sir: In the service pension claim No 41548, of Cynthia, as widow of Daniel Ford, a soldier in the war of 1812, the testimony furnished in response to the accompanying letter is not satisfactory, as it does not appear that the affiants have any knowledge of the fact. The death of the former consorts, and the soldier, should be shown by certified copies of public record, affidavit of attending physician, or of witnesses , who state their means of knowing (underlined) the date (underlined) of death, especially of the soldier, should be shown. Claimant should give her correct post office address, state how long she has lived at her present place, and when, and where her husband, the alleged soldier died; also furnish his signature written about 1851-55, returning this letter. Very respectfully, R. McAllister, Jr. Wm W. Dudley Present Commissioner ====================================== 45148 ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE In the claim for Cynthia Ford Affidavit of ____________ ____________ Filed by R. McAllister, Jr. Attorney-at-Law P. O. Box 493, Washington, D. C. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERAL AFFIDAVIT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note.-The affiants should state how they gain a knowledge of the facts to which they testify. State of Georgia}ss County of Fulton} In the matter of Cynthia Ford, Application for Pension On this the 18th day of March A. D. 1822; personally appeared before me, and Ordinary in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Thomas J. Ragland aged 49 years, a resident of Atlanta in the County of Fulton and State of Georgia whose Post Office address is Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia and George H. Garner, aged 59 years, a resident of near rural Block in the County of Clayton, and State of Georgia, and whose His Post Office address is Rural Block, Clayton County, Ga well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case, as follows: Thos. J. Ragland says he knew Daniel Ford, lived about 1/2 mile from him - he was the husband of Cynthia Ford, they lived together and were recognized as man and wife - hew is dead. I did not see him die or buried, but it was the general talk in the neighborhood and I know and state positively that his widow- the said Cynthia Ford got Dower in his Estate. He died about the last of Jan 1868. George H. Garner says he knew Daniel Ford for about 14 years. He was the husband of Cynthia Ford - he died the last of 1868, and I saw him buried on the 1st day of January 1869 - said Cynthia Ford was his wife & I know that she inherited a part of his estate after his death. I lived about three mile from them and was well acquainted with the parties and have seen the old lady Cynthia Ford, off and on ever since her said husband's death - she still lives in the same neighborhood - they both say she has not remarried. They each further declare that they have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution. H. J. Stevens (signed) T. J. Ragland P. H. Calhoun (his mark) George H. X Garner (If affiants sign by mark two persons who can write sign here) State of Georgia, County of Fulton, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the named affiants, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiants were personally known to me, and they are credible persons. W. L. Calhoun (signed) [Magistrate's Signature] Ordinary of Fulton County, Georgia [Official Character] Note. - This should be sworn to before a CLERK OF THE COURT, NOTARY PUBLIC, or JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. If before a JUSTICE or NOTARY, then CLERK OF COUNTY COURT, must add his certificate of Official character hereon, and not on a separate slip of paper. I certify that W. L. Calhoun, Esq., who hath signed his name to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of so doing was Judge of the Court of Ordinary in and for said county and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereunto is genuine. P. H. Calhoun (signed) Clerk of the Court of the Ordinary Fulton Co., Georgia ====================================== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERAL AFFIDAVIT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note.-The affiants should state how they gain a knowledge of the facts to which they testify. State of Georgia}ss County of Fulton} In the matter of Cynthia Ford, Application for Pension On this the 25th day of March A.D. 1882; personally appeared before me, W. L. Calhoun, Ordinary in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Cynthia Ford aged 79 years, a resident of near Morrow's Station in the County of Clayton and State of Georgia, whose Post Office address is Morrow's Station, Clayton Co., Geo and Jane Bond aged 78 years, a resident of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, and State of Georgia, and whose His Post Office address is Stockbridge, Henry Co., Geo well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case, as follows: Cynthia Ford says that she was married to John Eberhart, about fifty years ago. He went off to hunt a home and never returned; we heard that he was very sick in Tennessee & never afterwards heard from him & he was regarded as dead & so recognized by his own Father, who in dividing his estate gave his share to Defendant. I afterwards married Daniel Ford, and he died on the 31st December 1868 and was buried on the 1st January 1869 in Henry County Georgia. During Ford's lifetime her Post Office was Stockbridge, Henry County, Geo and after his death she moved near Morrow's Station, Clayton County, Georgia & that is now her Post Office. Jane Bond says that she was the sister of said John Eberhart, the husband of said Cynthia Ford at one time - that said John Eberhart came to her house about 100 miles from his home and stopped awhile on his way next to hunt a new home. He went on but was never afterwards heard from and was treated as dead and his widow afterwards married Daniel Ford. Jane Bond further declares that she has no interest in said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. Jethro W. Manning (signed) Cynthia X Ford (her mark) P. H. Calhoun (signed) Jane X Bond (her mark) (If affiants sign by mark two persons who can write sign here) ====================================== Prenuptial Agreement between: Daniel Ford, Cynthia (Morgan) Eberhart, and her son, Jacob Henry Eberhart Stamped with: Pension U. APR 5, 1882 S. OFFICE State of Georgia} This indenture of three parts Henry County } made and entered into this The eight day of March in the Year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and fifty-six between Daniel Ford of said State and county of the first part, Sintha Eberhart of the said State and county of the second part, Henry Eberhart of the Third part witnesseth that the said Daniel Ford of the first part for and consideration of Marriage to be had and solemnized between him the said Daniel Ford of the first part and the said Sintha Eberhart of the Second part does for himself his heir executors and Administrators covenant, grant and agree that all that tract of land containing one hundred more or less with all the rights, members and appurtenances to said hundred acres of land in any way belonging it being the place where on the said Sintha Eberhart now lives and all other properties that she has now in her possession or may be given to her Sintha Eberhart hav't by her mother or other persons will or other wise or be inherited by any of her relations shall for and remain to be her separate property and Estate and shall not in law or equity be subject to the payment of the debts of the said Daniel Ford or be subject to be sold or conveyed or in any manner controlled by him the said Daniel Ford but the right and title of said property shall be vested in said Henry Eberhart of the third for the use and benefit of said Sintha Eberhart and the said Daniel Ford for the covenants and agrees that said Sintha Eberhart may dispose of said property by will to any person or persons that she may appoint subject however to be used by Said Daniel Ford with the approbation and consent of, of said Henry Eberhart during the continuance of the coveture, for the mutual benefits and advantage of said Daniel Ford and Sintha Eberhart and the said Daniel Ford and Sintha Eberhart nominate and appoint said Henry Eberhart, Trustee of said property who is authorized to possess him self of and control said property in conformity with this indenture and the said Henry Eberhart consents and agrees to his said nomination and appointment of Trustee as aforesaid. In testimony where of the parties of the First, Second, and Third parts have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above written Signed, sealed and Delivered } Daniel Ford (signed) In the presence of } Sintha X Eberhart (her mark) John B. Morris } J. H. Eberhart (signed) E. Morris, J. P. Thomas Gardner ====================================== Georgia, Henry County To any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Inferior Court of Minister of the Gospel, you are hereby authorized to join Daniel Ford & Sintha Eberhart in the holy estate of matrimony in accordance to the constitution and laws of this state and for so doing this should be your sufficient License. Given under my hand this 8th day of March 1856. Quincy R. Nolan Ordinary I certify that Daniel Ford & Sintha Eberhart were duly joined in matrimony by me, this 10th day of March 1856. E. Morris, J. P. Georgia, Henry County Ordinary's office August 8th, 1881 I, A. A. Lemon, Ordinary of said county do certify that this above is a true copy of this marriage license and certificate of Daniel Ford and Cinthia Eberhart as well fully appears by refference (sic) to the this marriage record on file in my office. Given under my hand and Seal of office August 8th, 1881 A. A. Lemon Ordinary =============End of Application========================= Additional Comments: Descendants of Cynthia Morgan 1 Cynthia Morgan b: 1803 in Georgia d: in (after 1882) ... +John Eberhart b: Abt 1795 in Georgia d: Abt 1832 in Tennessee (not proved) m: 6 Nov 1822 in Oglethorpe Co., Georgia Father: Jacob Eberhart, Jr. Mother: ?_______ ?_________ ....... 2 Nancy Jane Eberhart b: 6 Sep 1823 in Georgia ............ +David Joyner b: 1810 in South Carolina d: 1855 in Henry Co., Georgia m: 24 Sep 1846 in Henry Co., Georgia Father: John Joyner Mother: ................ 3 Sarah F. Joyner b: Mar 1850 in Henry Co., Georgia ..................... +John C. Cates b: 26 Jun 1851 in Georgia m: 21 Dec 1876 in Clayton Co., Georgia Father: Romulow Sanders Cates Mother: Lucinda E. Reeves ................ 3 William Henry Joyner b: 25 May 1852 in Henry Co., Georgia d: in (aft 1910 census) ..................... +Lucinda Catie Cates b: 21 Jul 1853 in Henry Co., Georgia d: Bef 1910 m: 20 Dec 1874 in Clayton Co., Georgia Father: Romulow Sanders Cates Mother: Lucinda E. Reeves ................ 3 Mary Joyner b: Abt 1855 in Henry Co., Georgia ....... 2 Jacob Henry Eberhart b: 8 Sep 1825 in Georgia d: 22 Feb 1906 in Clayton Co., Georgia ............ +Martha E. ?_________ b: 1830 in Georgia Father: Mother: ....... *2nd Wife of Jacob Henry Eberhart: ............ +Allie S. Mitchell m: 17 Apr 1851 in Henry Co., Georgia Father: Mother: ....... 2 S. Eberhart b: Abt 1828 in Georgia ....... 2 J. W. Eberhart b: Abt 1829 in Georgia *2nd Husband of Cynthia Morgan: ... +Daniel Ford b: 1790 in Georgia d: 31 Dec 1868 in Henry Co., Georgia m: 10 Mar 1856 in Henry Co., Georgia Burial: 1 Jan 1869 Ford Cemetery - Stockbridge, Henry Co,. Georgia Father: Mother: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Notes for Cynthia (Morgan) Eberhart-Ford 1840 Census - 41st Dist, Newton Co., Georgia, pg. 26. Head of Household. Children: 2 sons--10/15 (Jacob & J.W.); 1 daughter--15/20 (Nancy Jane [Eberhart] Joyner); 1 daughter--10/15 (L. Eberhart) * 1850 Census - 42nd Dist, Henry Co., Georgia, pgs. 290B-291A, #1493-1493, line 41; Enumerated on the 13th day of Nov. 1850 Wm. Moseley Averhart, C., 47, F , 400, GA Averhart, J. H., 24, M, Farmer, GA con't on pg. 291A Enumerated by me on the 14th day of Nov. 1850 Wm. Moseley REMARKS: Handwritten page number is #583 Averhart, S., 22, F, GA Averhart, J. W., 21, M, Farmer, GA, cannot read/write * 1860 Census - not located; would expect her to be with 2nd husband, Daniel Ford. * 1870 Census - Clayton Co., GA??? * 1880 Census - District 1189, Clayton Co., GA; pg. 481B Sinthy FORD Self S Female W 77 GA Keeps House GA GA Mary MIRGIN Cousin S Female W 75 GA Boarding GA GA Fanny MIRGIN Niece S Female W 8 GA GA GA * "Ford" family biography by Mimi Jo Hill Butler in "First Families of Heard Co., Georgia," compiled by The Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties, Georgia, Inc.; pg. 270-271: "His 2nd wife later moved to Clayton Co., GA, with her dau. Nancy Eberhardt Joyner, who m. David Joyner 9-24-1846 in Henry Co." "Also, in 1856, a prenuptial agreement between Cynthia Morgan Eberhardt and Daniel Ford was signed and witnessed by her two children, J. H. Eberhardt, and Nancy Eberhardt (later Joyner). This established hew own property in trust for her children and provided the agreement under which she and Daniel would marry." * Filed for widow's pension on 17 Sept 1881. She was living at Morrow's Station, Clayton Co., GA. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 23.4 Kb