Clearfield-Centre County PA Archives Military Records.....Katen (aka Katon), James September 1861
Civilwar - Pension Pennsylvania 51st Volunteers
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Civil War File #203,802


    Civil War File #203,802 - Served in Co. G, 51 PA Vol. Inf., enlisted Sept. 
20, 1861, was transferred to Co. I, 5 VRC, and discharged Oct. 17, 1864.  
Suffered a leg injury in the battle of Roanoke Island, NC, and also developed 
eye problems due to untreated infection.  Spent time aboard the 
transport "Mary Jane Kennedy" doing guard duty because he was lame. After the 
war he had difficulty working at his trade of carpentry because of his 
eyesight and the problems with his leg.  He received a pension which started 
at $2 and was $12 at the time of his death.  Wife received a pension after he 
died.

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The above is a short summary of a lengthy Civil War file.

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J. W. Nesbit, US Pension Agent, Pittsburgh, PA,
ACT JUNE 27, 1890

Certificate No 203802
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C., January 15, 1898

NAME, James T. Katin

Sir:
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucer for your next
quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with
replies to the questions enumerated below.

Very Respectfully,
H. Shay Evans,
Commisioner of Pensions

First.  Are you married?  If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer.  Yes.  Sue Dillen

Second. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. June 21, 1856, Kylertown, O. P. Wilder, J.P.

Third.  What record of marriage exists?
Answer. Bible Record, Living Witness.

Fourth.  Were you previously married?  If so, please state the name of your former wife and the
date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer.  No.

Fifth.  Have you any children living?  If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer.  6 Children.  Harry Katin, 23 Oct 1859
Clarah Katin born 22 April 1857, Nathan Katin
born 17 March 1865, Grant Katin born 23 Oct 1868
George Katin born 26 July 1871, Charles R. Katin born 20 May 1874

Date of Reply _______________, 189____,   James T. Katin

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No 501,991

Susannah Katen

widow of
James T. Katen
Rank Pvt
Company G
Regiment 51 PA Vol Inf
and Co I 5 V R C

Rate per Month $8
Commencing 28 Aug 1900
Ending _______________

Pittsburg Agency
Issued Oct 29, 1900
Mailed Nov 3, 1900
Fee, $10