Military: James O. Gates Civil War Veteran, Widow's Pension Claim of Josephine Gates of Crawford County, Kansas
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James O. Gates Civil War Veteran, Widow's Pension Claim of Josephine Gates of 
Crawford County, Kansas. Transcription from original documents maintained at the 
National Archives, Washington D.C.

National Archives Box 40454 Cert No. 387121 Josephine Gates, Bundle 14, James 
Gates, Civil War Iowa volunteer Co F 4th Regiment pension No. 453047 
widow/claimant Josephine Gates. 
	
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C. Aug 7, 1893: 
Record and Pension Office, War Department. Respectfully returned to the 
Commissioner of Pensions. James O. Gates Co. F, 4 Reg't Iowa Cavy was enrolled 
Jany 5, 1864 and M.O. Aug 8, 1865...From Enl. 186-, to m.o. 186-he held the rank of 
pvt and during the period the rolls show him present except as follows "June 3 to 
6 absent in camp. Oct 31 on expedition since Sept 1/64. Feby 28/65 Detached as 

"enlisted Jany 25, 1864, and served as a pvt in Co. F, 4 Reg't Ia Vol Cav. 
....discharged Aug 8, 1865."
"James O. Gates mentioned in the preceding indorsement, was enrolled jany 5, 1864, 
and mustered out with Co. Aug 8, 1865 at Atlanta, Ga."

3-1081. Pensioner Dropped. United States Pension Agency, Topeka Kansas. [stamped 
Jul 31 1903]
Certificate No. 387121, Class Widow, Pensioner Josephine Gates, Soldier James O, 
Service Pt F. 4 Ia Cav.  The Commissioner of Pensions: SIR: I have the honor to 
report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $8, to 4 Aug 1902 has 
been dropped because of Death date of death not given. Very respectfully, /s/ 
United States Pension Agent.

Certificate of Marriage Record. State of Iowa, Wapello County}ss. I, C.E. Norton, 
clerk of the District Court in and for said County, do hereby certify that James 
O. Gates and Josephine Watson were joined in marriage by Joseph Berkey a Justice 
of the Peace on the 2 nd day of March A.D. 1871, as appears from the Marriage 
Records now in my office. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court this 12 th 
day of February A.D. 1890. /S/ C.E. Norton, clerk of District Court. By S.L. Vest 
Deputy {seal}

West. Div. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates Wid Jas. O. Gates F 4th 
Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Martha Alexander #453,047, filed by Soule & Co. Attorneys, 
Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss:
In the matter of Pension claim of Josephine Gates ON THIS 30" day of March A.D. 
1891; personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid 
County duly authorized to administer oaths, Martha Alexander aged 60 years, a 
resident of Brazilton in the County of Crawford and State of Kansas whose Post 
Office address is Brazilton Crawford Co Kansas Martha Anderson aged 60 years, a 
resident of [blank] in the County of Crawford and State of Kansas whose Post 
Office address is Brazilton well known to me to be reputable and entitled to 
credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as 
follows: That she was present at the house of James Gates in Crawford County 
Kansas on the 15 th day of December 1884. That at that time and place his wife 
Josephine Gates gave birth to a child which was afterward named Loney E. Gates. 
She further declares that She has no interest in said case and is not concerned in 
its prosecution. Affiant /s/ Martha J. Alexander.
Affiant Bulle Lone
STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Crawford, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, including the words written there in erased, and the words [blank] added 
and acquainted her with its contents before I 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 affiant is personally known to me and that She is a 
credible person. /s/ A J Norris, Notary Public, my commission expires Nov. 28, 
1894.

West. Div. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates Wid Jas. O. Gates F 4th 
Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Emma Pollard #453,047, filed by Soule & Co. Attorneys, 
Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss:
In the matter of Pension claim of Josephine Gates ON THIS 23 day of March A.D. 
1891; personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid 
County duly authorized to administer oaths, Emma Pollard aged 19 years, a resident 
of Midway in the County of Crawford and State of Kansas whose Post Office address 
is Brazilton Crawford Co Kansas Martha Anderson aged 60 years, a resident of 
Midway in the County of Crawford and State of Kansas whose Post Office address is 
Midway Kansas well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, 
being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That she was 
present at the house of James O Gates late of Co. F. 4th Iowa Cavalry on the 15th 
day of December 1884 at Brazilton Kansas in Crawfor County. That at that time his 
wife Josephine Gates gave birth to a female child. That said child was named Loney 
E. Gates. That said child of James O & Josephine Gates is yet living and dependent 
on her mother for support. She further declares that She has no interest in said 
case and is not concerned in its prosecution. Affiant /s/ Emma Pollard.
STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Crawford, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, and acquainted her with its contents before she 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 affiant is personally known to me and that she is a 
credible person. /s/ A J Georgia, Notary Public, my commission expires Apr 25, 
1894.

#2
Western Division ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates widow of James O. 
Gates Co F 4th Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Melissa Hicks Widows Pension No. #453,047, 
filed by Soule & Co. Attorneys, Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss:
In the matter of Pension claim of Josephine Gates widow of James O. Gates Late of 
4 th Ia Cav ON THIS 18 day of July A.D. 1892; personally appeared before me a 
Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, 
Melissa Hicks aged 29 years, a resident of Fort Scott in the County of Bourbon and 
State of Kansas whose Post Office address is Fort Scott Kan well known to me to be 
reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation 
to aforesaid case as follows: That she was present at the death of her father 
James P. Watson near Eddyville in the cunty of Mahaska state of Iowa on the 11 th 
day of September 1869. That she remembers well how he was dressed for burial and 
that my mother (now the widow of James O. Gates) was so overcome with grief that 
she had to be lifted from the wagon. That she went to the burial and saw her 
father James P Watson buried at said time & place and although not seven years old 
at the time she remembers well the above facts. She further declares that she has 
no interest in said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. Affiant /s/ 
Melissa Hicks.

STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Crawford, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, and acquainted her with its contents before she executed the same. I 
further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned I
n its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that she is 
a credible person. /s/ A J Georgia, Notary Public.

Western Div. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates widow of James O. Gates 
Co F 4th Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Levi Gates #453,047, "death of first wife" filed by 
Soule & Co. Attorneys, Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Iowa, County of Wapello, ss: In the matter of Pension Claim of 
Josephine Gates Widow of James O Gates ON THIS [blank] day of Nov A.D. 18  ; 
personally appeared before me W.S. Coen Notary Public in and for the aforesaid 
County duly authorized to administer oaths, Levi Gates aged 53 years, a resident 
of Bedwell in the County of Wapello and State of Iowa well known to me to be 
reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation 
to aforesaid case as follows: That he was acquainted with Lucinda Gates first wife 
of James O Gates. That she died on the 17 th day of August 1868 at or near 
Marysville in Monroe County State of Iowa, that at the time of the death of 
Lucinda Gates the Residence of James O Gates and Lucinda Gate was in Moneroe Co 
Iowa  their Post office of said Gates was Marysville Monroe Co Iowa that I am a 
brother of James O Gates deceased. His Post Office address is Bidwell Wapello Co 
Iowa he further declares that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned 
in its prosecution. Affiant /s/ Levi Gates.
STATE OF Iowa, COUNTY OF Wapello, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day 
by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, and acquainted him with its contents before he 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 affiant is personally known to me and that he is a 
credible person. /s/ W.S. Coen, Notary Public, my commission expires Apr 25, 1894.

ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates widow of James O. Gates Co F 4th Ia 
Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Mary E. Klingensmith #453,047, filed by Soule & Co. Attorneys, 
Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Kansas County of Comanche, ss: In the matter of pension claim 
of Josephine Gates #453047 ON THIS 6 day of January A.D. 1893; personally appeared 
before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized 
to administer oaths, Mary Klingensmith aged 33 years, a resident of Avilla 
Township in the County of Comanche and State of Kansas well known to me to be 
reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation 
to aforesaid case as follows: That Iknow of my own personal Knowledge of the death 
of Lucinda Gates the wife of Jams O Gates and that she died at Eldorado Iowa and 
was buried on the 18" day of 1868 and that I know this to be true because I was 
present at the time of her death. Her Post Office address is Arville Comanche Co 
Kansas and I further declare that I have no interest in said case and am not 
concerned in its prosecution. Affiant /s/ Mary E. Klingensmith.
STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Comanche, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, and acquainted with its contents before she 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 affiant is personally known to me and that she is a 
credible person. /s/ Robt D. McBride Justice of the Peace

Affidavit that the Claimant has not Re-married, and that She is without other 
means of Support than her Daily Labor. CLAIM OF Mrs. Josephine Gates widow of Jas. 
O. Gates Co F, 4 th Reg't Iowa Cav. Volunteers. Widow's Pension N. 453,047.
WE, James W. Champion and Moses W. Hall of the town of Pittsburg County of 
Crawford and the State of Kansas do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of 
Josephine Gates who is the widow of James O Gates, deceased, on whose account she 
applies for Pension under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890, and that for 
the past two years we have been well acquainted with the said Josephine Gates; 
that from our frequent intercourse and conversations, and from other 
circumstances, we have every reason to believe, and we do believe, that the said 
Josephine Gates has not re-married since the death of the above-mentioned James O 
Gates. Affiants /s/ James W. Champion and Moses W. Hall
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 day of November, 1890. I have no 
interest in the prosecution of this claim for pension. /s/ A.J. Georgia Notary 
Public.

Western Div. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates Widow James. O. Gates F 
4th Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF claimant. #453,047, filed by Soule & Co. Attorneys, 
Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss:
In the matter of pension claim of Josephine Gates ON THIS 5 day of November A.D. 
1892; personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid 
County duly authorized to administer oaths, Josephine Gates aged 49 years, a 
resident of Pittsburg in the County of Crawford and State of Kansas well known to 
me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in 
relation to aforesaid case as follows: That the name of my late husband is James 
Oliver Gates, and that he always signed his name James O. Gates. That in her 
application for pension and proof of claim she supposed the name had always been 
written James O. Gates. Her Post Office address is Midway Kansas (Crawford Co) 
Affiant /s/ Josephine Gates.

STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Crawford, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, and acquainted her with its contents before she 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 affiant is personally known to me and that she is a 
credible person. /s/ A J Georgia, Notary Public, my commission expires Apr. 25, 
1894.

(3-128a.) WIDOW'S PENSION. Claimant Josphine Gates P.O. Midway County Crawford, 
State Kansas, Soldier  James O Gates Rank Private, Co F Regiment 4 Iowa Vol Cav. 
Rate, $8 per month, commencing August 12 1890, and $2 per month additional for 
each child, as follows:
Elmer born, November 28, 1882, Sixteen [on] November 27, 1898, Commencing August 
12, 1890.
Loney E. born, December 15, 1884, Sixteen [on] December 14, 1900 Commencing August 
12, 1890.

DROPPED July 31, 1903 auditor advised of death Aug 12/03. No. 387,121 Josephine 
Gates widow of James O. Gates Rank Prv, Co F Regt. 4" Ia Vol Cav. Rate per Month, 
$8 commencing Aug 12, 1890. DEAD. Additional sum of $2 per month for each of the 
following children, until arriving at the age of 16 years, commencing Aug. 12, 
1890:
Elmer 16 yrs Nov 27, 1898
Loney E. 16 yrs Dec 14 1900
Issued Dec 7, 1893. 

RECORD PROOF OF BIRTHS OF SURVIVING CHILDREN OF SOLDIER UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF 
AGE. Claim of Josephine Gates Nature of claim Widow's Pens. Soldier James O. 
Gates, Co F 4" Regiment Iowa Cav Vols. No 453,047.
State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss: ON THIS 14 th day of Nov A.D. on thousand 
eight hundred and ninety - personally appeared before me a Notary Public with in 
and for the County and State aforesaid O.T. Lewis, who, being duly sworn according 
to las, declares that he resides in Hepler County of Crawford State of Kansas; and 
that he is a practicing Physician of Said County of said County of Crawford 
located in Hepler in the last-named County and That he was present at the home of 
Jas Gates Late of Co. F of 4 th Iowa Cavalry on the 28 th day of November 1882 and 
then and there delivered a male child That said child was alive and so far as I 
know is yet alive
Affiant further declares that he has no interest in the prosecution of any claim 
in behalf of Josephine Gates for Pension.  /s/ O.F. Lewis M.D.

Western Div. ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Josephine Gates widow of James O. Gates 
Co F 4th Ia Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Louisa Watson Emma Pollard #453,047, filed by Soule 
& Co. Attorneys, Washington, D.C.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss:
In the matter of pension claim of #453047 Josephine Gates widow of James O. Gates 
ON THIS 29 day of June A.D. 1892; personally appeared before me a Notary Public in 
and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Louisa Watson 
aged 25 years, a resident of Pittsburg in the County of Crawford and State of 
Kansas whose Post Office address is Pittsburg Kansas Emma Poolard aged 23 years, a 
resident of Pittsburg in the County of Crawford and the State of Kansas well known 
to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared 
in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That she is well acquainted with the 
financial condition of claimant and knows that claimant has no income or means of 
support except such as her own labor or the labor of her children That her 
property consists of four cows and a team and she rents land for crops which is 
cultivated by her and her daughter who go into the fields and work like men to 
tend the crops That she has no notes bonds mortgages or other property that would 
bring her an income That she does not own any land or other propery except as 
above stated and a few farm implements. They further declare that she has no 
interest in said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. Affiant /s/ Louisa 
Watson  Emma Pollard.
STATE OF Kansas, COUNTY OF Crawford, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 
day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said 
affiant, 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. /s/ A J Georgia, Notary Public.

Record Proof of Soldier's Death. Claim of Josephine Gates. RECORD PROOF OF DEATH 
OF SOLDIER. State of Kansas, County of Crawford, ss: ON THIS 22 day of Nov A.D. 
one thousand eight hundred and ninety - personally appeared before me a Notary 
Public within and for the Countyand State aforesaid in Pittsburg County of 
Crawford State of Kansas; and that he is a practicing Physician of the County of 
Crawford located in Pittsburg in the last-named County, and That he attended James 
O. Gates during his last sickness as such physician That the said James O. Gates 
died February 2 nd 1890 while under my care
Affiant further declares that he has no interest in the prosecution of any claim 
in behalf of Josephine Gates for Pension. Affiant /s/ Wm Williams.

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