Schley-Sumter County GaArchives Military Records.....Nancy C. McLendon widow of Jesse McLendon May 9 1891
Civilwar - Pension Co. K, 11th Regiment Ga. Militia
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AFFIDAVIT TO BE MADE BY THE WIDOW

State of Georgia
County of Schley

In person came before me, the undersigned Ordinary in and for the county of 
Schley, Mrs. Nancy C. McLendon, who being sworn according to law, says under 
oath that she is the widow of Jessie McLendon, who was a soldier in the service 
of the Confederate States, and served as a member of Compnay ___ , of the 5th 
Regiment of Georgia Militia; that he enlisted in said service on or about the 
15th day of May 1864, and was in the Georgia Militia Army up to 15th Nov. 1864.

Died as follows:  That while engaged in the Battle of Griswald-ville near 
Macon, Ga., was shot dead on said battlefield.

Deponent further swears that she was the wife of said deceased soldier during 
his term of service in the Army, and that she has never married sine his death; 
that she became his wife on the 28th day of January, 1838, and that she has 
resided in Georgia continuously since the 27th day of June 1817;  that Georgia 
is her home, and was such on the 23rd day of December, 1890, and since said 
date she has not lived in any other State or locality.  Deponent, as widow of 
said deceased soldier husband, applies for the pension provided by Act of the 
General Assembly of Georgia, approved December 23d, 1890, for the pension year 
ending February 15th, 1892, and herewith tenders the proof of her right to 
receive the allowance granted by said Act.

Nancy C. McLendon (her mark)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9th day of May 1891.

T.B. Myers, Ordinary.



AFFIDAVIT FOR THREE WITNESSES

State of Georgia
County of Schley

In person came before me, the undersigned Ordinary, in and for said County, 
witnesses Robert Burton and Wm. G. Womack (each known to said attesting officer 
as truthful, reliable and reputable citizens), who severally say under oath, 
that, from their own persoanl knowledge, Mrs. Nancy C. McLendon, who was a 
soldier in Company K of the 11th Regiment of Georgia Militia.  That said 
soldier enlisted in the service of the Confederate States on or about the 15th 
day of may 1864.  That while in said service, or by reason of said service in 
the Army, he lost his life as follows:  That while engaged in the Battle of 
Griswaldville, near Macon, Ga., he was shot deadon said battlefield, on the 
15th of November 1864.

Our opportunity for knowing the facts stated in reference to death of 
applicant's husband were that we were members of the same company & 
participated in the same battle in which he was killed.

We further swear that Mrs. Nancy C. McLendon was the wife of said soldier 
during the service, and that she has not intermarried since his death, and that 
she resides in Schley Conty of the State of Georgia.

Robert Burton
Wm. G. Womack

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 9th day of May 1891.

T.B. Myers

(Note:  This is of some interest to me, if factual.  Robert Burton was Captain 
of Co. G, 5th Ga.  He resigned that position in 1861 as a result of what was 
thought to be dissatisfaction with him by the men of that company.  I was 
unaware that he participated in any action in the war after that date.  This 
would seem to say that he joined the Georgia Militia.)



AFFIDAVIT FOR THREE WITNESSES

State of Georgia
County of Sumter

In person came before me, the undersigned Ordinary in and for said county, 
witnesses R.R. Stewart & Wm. A. Wilson (each know to said attesting officer as 
truthful, reliable and reputable citizens), who severally say under oath, that, 
from their own personal knowledge, Mrs. Nancy C. McLendon, of the county of 
Schley, State of Georgia, is the widow of Jessie McLendon, who was a soldier in 
Company K of the 11th regiment of Ga. Militia.  That said soldier enlisted in 
the service of the Confederate States on or about the ______ day of 1864.  That 
while in said service, or by reason of said service in the Army, he lost his 
lifeas follows:  

The said Jesse McLendon was killed at the battle of Griswaldville and the said 
R.R. Stewart from the knows the fact as the said Jesse McLendon was his 
neighbor (?), that they were in the same company & Regt., that they entered the 
militia (?) in the same company and that he help(ed) dig the grave, that he 
took trinkets and effects from his body and carried them & delivered them to 
his wife, that he ???? home with the assistance of others of the commi???  the 
shot that killed him on the day of the ???? was through the heart.

Our opportunity for knowing the facts stated in reference to death of 
applicant' husband were:

Wm. A. Wilson was Capt. of the Company of which said McLendon was a member & 
knows of his service &saw him fall in the battle of Griswaldville.

We further swear that Mrs. Nancy C. McLendon was the wife of said soldier 
during the service, and that she has not intermarried since his death, and that 
she resides in Schley County of the State of Georgia.

R.R. Stewart
Wm. A. Wilson

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 12th day of June 1891.

A.C. Speer, Ordinary.



Add'l Info:  Nancy McLendon is buried at County Line Methodist Cemetery in 
Schley County.
McLendon, Nancy C. 1836 1904 




Additional Comments:
There is a R. Burton who served with the 11th Regiment of the Georgia Militia 
with the rank of adjutant.  Perhaps this is the same Robt. Burton was a witness 
for this application.

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