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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org *********************************************************************** The Pension Files of Andrew P. Flanagin and his Widow, Sarah E. Flanagin Transcribed by Lewis W. Flanagin Copyright (c) 2007 Lewis W. Flanagin (3-145 a.) ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890 INVALID PENSION Claimant, Andrew P. Flanagin P.O. Fredonia County, Mason State, Texas Rank, Private Company, G Regiment, 1-Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate, $8, per month, commencing July 31, 1890 Disabled by Dis. of eyes RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name, George E. Lemon P.O. City Fee, $10.00. Agent to pay. APPROVALS Submitted for Admission, Oct 2, 1891, B. L. Markland, Examiner. Approved for Admission Approved for disease of eyes $8. Hamlin, Legal Reviewer Nov 11, 1891 Collins, Thos. D. Ingram, Houston, Medical Referee Nov 12, 1891 SERVICE SHOWN BY RECORD Enlisted April 24, 1864, and honorably discharged Oct 20, 1865 Declaration filed July 31, 1890, alleges permanent disability, not due to vicious habits, from sore eyes. (3-145 b.) ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890 Increase INVALID PENSION Claimant, Andrew P. Flanagin, Cert. No. 684050 P.O. Fredonia County, Mason State, Texas Rank, Private Company, G Regiment, 1" Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate, , per month, commencing Disabled by RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name, George E. Lemon P.O. City APPROVALS Submitted for Feb. 24, 1894, S. C. Davis, Examiner. June 4, 1894 Approved for Disease of eyes (old) (New) Disease of kidneys alleged March 30, 1892, refd to med. Ref for action. Approved for disease of eyes, not notably disabled for earning a support by manual labor. No other disability shown. March 9, 1894 G.M. Smith, Legal Reviewer. June 8/94. Geo. L. Fox and Thos. Feast???, J.F.R. Mar 14, 1894, Medical Referee. June 15, 1894. SERVICE SHOWN BY RECORD Enlisted April 24, 1864, and honorably discharged Oct 20, 1865. Last paid to , at $8, for disease of eyes. Original declaration, act June 27, 1890, filed July 31, 1890; alleged sore eyes. PRESENT CLAIM, ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890. Declaration filed March 30, 1892, alleges disease of eyes and disease of kidneys. (3-146.) INVALID PENSION REISSUE TO ALLOW UNDER "GENERAL LAW" Certf. No. 684050 Pensioner, Andrew P. Flanagin. Ctf. 684050 P.O., Fredonia County, Mason State, Texas Rank, Private Company, G Regiment, 1st Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate, $___ per month, commencing Dec. 4, 1889 RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name, George E. Lemon P.O., Washington, D.C. Fee, $25.00; Agent to pay. Articles filed Dec. 7, 1889 APPROVALS Approved for Disease of eyes Submitted for adm. Feb. 27, 1894, S. C. Davis, Examiner Resubmitted for adm. Jan. 15, 1898, W. M. Ragsdale, Spl. Exr. Kellogg, Legal Reviewer Aug 5, 1895 HISTORY OF CLAIMS AND FORMER ACTION Enlisted April 24, 1864 Discharged Oct. 20, 1865 Pensioned from July 31, 1890, at $8.00, under the Act of June 27, 1890, for disease of eyes. In declaration filed July 31, 1890, under Act of June 27, 1890, alleged sore eyes. PRESENT CLAIM Declaration filed December 4, 1889, under general law alleges disease of eyes at Kennesaw Mountain, Ga., in May 1864. 3-146 a. INVALID PENSION REISSUE TO ALLOW UNDER "GENERAL LAW" Certf. 684050 Pensioner, Andrew P. Flanagin. Ctf. 684050 P.O., Fredonia County, Mason State, Texas Rank, Private Company, G Regiment, 1st Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate, $___ per month, commencing RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name, Milo B. Sterns, Co. P.O., Washington, D.C. Fee, $25.00; Agent to pay. Articles filed Dec. 7, 1889 APPROVALS Approved for Disease of eyes Submitted December 10, 1898, for admission, W. S. Neely, Examiner HISTORY OF CLAIMS AND FORMER ACTION Enlisted April 24, 1864 Discharged Oct. 20, 1865 Pensioned from July 31, 1890, at $8.00, under the Act of June 27, 1890, for disease of eyes. In declaration filed July 31, 1890, under Act of June 27, 1890, alleged disease of eyes. Declaration filed March 30, 1892; alleged disease of eyes and kidneys. PRESENT CLAIM Declaration filed December 4, 1889, under general law alleges that he contracted disease of eyes at Kennesaw Mountain, Ga., in May 1864 from exposure. 3-146 a. INVALID PENSION REISSUE TO ALLOW UNDER "GENERAL LAW" 3 Briefs Certf. No. 684050 Pensioner, Andrew P. Flanagin deceased. Sarah E. Flanagin completing Widow Widow P.O., Fredonia County, Mason State, Texas Rank, Private Company, G Regiment, 1st Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate, $___ per month, commencing December 4, 1889 SOUTHERN RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name, Milo B. Sterns, Co. P.O., Washington, D.C. Fee, $25.00; Agent to pay. Articles filed Dec. 7, 1889 REJECTED Jan. 12, 1900 APPROVALS Approved for Disease of eyes Re-Submitted for Adm. Dec. 14, 1899, D. L. Tufafaing, Examiner Approved for rejection for disease of eyes. No record or medical evidence in service. Evidence taken on special examination fails to satisfactorily show that said disease originated during soldier's military service. J. B. Albright, Legal Reviewer Dec. 21, 1899 Berger Dec. 29/99 HISTORY OF CLAIMS AND FORMER ACTION Enlisted April 24, 1864 Discharged Oct. 20, 1865 Last paid to Nov. 4, 1898, $8.00 Pensioned from July 31, 1890, at $8.00, under the Act of June 27, 1890, for disease of eyes. In declaration filed July 31, 1890, under Act of June 27, 1890, alleged disease of eyes. Declaration filed March 30, 1892; alleged disease of eyes and kidneys. PRESENT CLAIM Declaration filed December 4, 1889, under general law alleges that he contracted disease of eyes from exposure. 3-146b. Claimant, Andrew P. Flanagin Rank, Pvt Company, G Regiment, 1 Ala Vol Cav ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890. Revision under Departmental Decision of May 27, 1893, and Office Orders (No. 225) of June 9, 1893, and (No. 240) of August 26, 1893. Approved for dropping not ratably disabled for earning a support by manual labor, under Act of June 27th 1890. Camp M. E. Thos. Featherstonbaugh, Medical Referee. Nov. 19, 1894 Reference for Notice of Reissue under another Law, Reduction, or Dropping. Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Notification Section for legal notice to the pensioner that his pension under the above act will be dropped in accordance with the above opinion of the Medical Division. Nov. 22, 1894 Ohmsted, Reviewer. Final Medical Action after Legal Notice and hearing. Upon all the evidence now filed in the case the medical action taken Nov. 9, 1894, should be changed to continuance at $8. No increase. Coleman Akin, 1895. Thos. Featherstonbaugh, Medical Referee. Two briefs. ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT Whereas, I, Andrew P. Flanagin, late a in Company G, of the 1 Regiment of Ala. Cav. Volunteers, war of 1861 and 1865, having made application for pension under the Act of June 27, 1890: Now this agreement witnesseth: That for and in consideration of services done and to be done in the premises, I hereby agree to allow my attorney GEORGE E. LEMON, of Washington, D. C., the fee of ten dollars, which shall include all amounts to be paid for any services in the furtherance of said claim; and said fee shall not be demanded by or payable to my said attorney, in whole or in part, except in case of the granting of my pension by the Commissioner of Pensions; and that the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4768 and 4769 of the Revised Statutes, U.S. and Section 4, Act of Congress approved June 27, 1890. Andrew P. Flanagin (Signature of claimant) Fredonia, Mason County, Texas (Post office address-give Town or City, County and State.) Two persons who can write sign here as witnesses. 1. M. L. Williams 2. Wm Kniveton State of Texas, County of Mason, ss: Be it known, that on this, the 16th day of March, A.D. 1892, personally appeared Andrew P. Flanagin, the above named, who, after having read over to him in the hearing and presence of the two witnesses the contents of the foregoing articles of agreement, voluntarily signed and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. R.G. Morgan, Not. Pub. And now, to wit, this 30 MAR 1892, I accept the provisions contained in the foregoing articles of agreement, and will, to the best of my ability, endeavor faithfully to represent the interests of the claimant in the premises, and I hereby certify that I have not received from the claimant above named any sum whatever as fee in said claim. Witness my hand the year and day above written. GEO. E. LEMON by A.S. Taber District of Columbia, City of Washington, ss: Personally came A.S. Taber, Representing GEORGE E. LEMON, whom I know to be the person he represents himself to be, and who, having signed above acceptance of agreement; acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. Witness my hand and seal this MAR 31 1892 William Selby Approved for ten dollars, and payable to GEORGE E. LEMON, of Washington, D.C., the recognized attorney. Commissioner of Pensions ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT Whereas, I, Andrew P. Flanagin, late a Pvt. in Company G, of the 1" Regiment of Ala. Cav. Volunteers, war of 1861 and 1865, having made application for pension under the laws of the United States: Now this agreement witnesseth: That for and in consideration of services done and to be done in the premises, I hereby agree to allow my attorney GEORGE E. LEMON, of Washington, D. C., the fee of twenty-five dollars, which shall include all amounts to be paid for any services in the furtherance of said claim; and said fee shall not be demanded by or payable to my said attorney, in whole or in part, except in case of the granting of my pension by the Commissioner of Pensions; and that the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4768 and 4769 of the Revised Statutes, U.S. Andrew P. Flanagin (Signature of claimant) Fredonia, Mason Co., Texas (Post office address-give Town or City, County and State.) Two persons who can write sign here as witnesses. 1. P.C. Baird 2. John Boleneus State of Texas, County of Mason, ss: Be it known, that on this, the 25 day of November, A.D. 1889, personally appeared Andrew P. Flanagin, the above named, who, after having read over to him in the hearing and presence of the two attesting witnesses the contents of the foregoing articles of agreement, voluntarily signed and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. Wilson Hey, C.C.C.M.Co.Tx. And now, to wit, this 5 day of DEC A.D. 1889, I accept the provisions contained in the foregoing articles of agreement, and will, to the best of my ability, endeavor faithfully to represent the interests of the claimant in the premises, and I hereby certify that I have received from the claimant above named the sum of NO dollars, and no more; NO dollars being for fee, and the sum of NO dollars being for postage and other expenses. And that these agreements have been executed in duplicate without additional cost to the claimant, as required by law, in excess of the fee above named, the said attorney making no charge therefore. Witness my hand the year and day above written. GEO. E. LEMON by A.S. Taber District of Columbia, City of Washington, ss: Personally came GEORGE E. LEMON, whom I know to be the person he represents himself to be, and who, having signed above acceptance of agreement; acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed. Witness my hand and seal this DEC 6 1889. William Selby Approved for twenty-five dollars, and payable to GEORGE E. LEMON, of Washington, D.C., the recognized attorney. Commissioner of Pensions 3-173. W. S. 77, Ex'r Southern Div. Inv. Ctf. No. 684050 Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G 1 Reg't Ala. Vol. Cav. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C., Jan. 25, 1898 Sir: Will you kindly answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below? The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your family. Very respectfully, H. Ch. Evans, Commissioner Mr. Andrew P. Flanagin Fredonia Mason Co., Texas No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name. Answer: Sarah Elizabeth Sanders No. 2. When, where, and by whom were you married? Answer: June 6th 1866 by Lilly, Justice of Peace No. 3. What record of marriage exists? Answer: It [is] recorded at Scottsboro, Jackson, Co. Ala. No. 4. 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. 5. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer: 3 boys. Samuel David, Nov 1st 1871. William Thomas, January 5th 1874. Andrew Jackson, March 1st 1878 Date of reply: February 5, 1898 Andrew P. Flanagin (Signature) U. S. PENSION OFFICE FEB 12 1898 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 18, 1897 COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. SIR: Herewith is transmitted to you a letter from the Executors of the last will, &c., of George E. Lemon, deceased, stating that it is their desire to do all they can to promote the interests of the claimants who were decedent's clients at the date of his death, by such means as may be satisfactory to the Government, and as far as possible to secure to his estate the benefits of the services he has rendered, and for that purpose they desire to have these cases prosecuted by Alva S. Taber. To that end they submit a form of Power of Attorney to be executed by said claimants, together with a circular letter, to be mailed from said executors to each claimant, which, under the circumstances and the good standing of Alva S. Taber, are approved by me. You will, therefore, recognize Alva S. Taber in each case, in accordance with the existing practice of your office, in which the claimants shall have executed said Power of Attorney. Respectfully, JOHN M. REYNOLDS, Assistant Secretary. POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all Men by These Presents, That I, Andrew P. Flanagin, of Fredonia, County of Mason, in the State of Texas, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint Alva S. Taber, of the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney or authorizations whatever in the premises, to prosecute my claim for Pen. Ctf. No. 684050 as late Pvt. Co. G 1 Ala. Cav. under the Act of June 27, '90 and July 14, '62. And to furnish, from time to time, any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof-hereby transferring to the said Alva S. Taber all rights heretofore granted to George E. Lemon as such Attorney; and I hereby request that the said Alva S. Taber be substituted in the place of the said George E. Lemon in any articles of agreement as to fees heretofore executed by me in favor of the said George E. Lemon-with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney, or his substitute or legal representative, may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of February, A.D. 1897. Andrew P. Flanagin (Claimant's Signature) Two witnesses who can write must sign here in all cases. 1. Wilson Hey 2. Ben Hey State of Texas County of Mason Be it known, That on this 8th day of February in the year eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, before me, the undersigned, a County Clk. In and for said County and State, personally appeared Andrew P. Flanagin, to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to him, and the contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be his act and deed, and that I have no interest, present or prospective, in the claim to which this instrument is supplementary. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and year above written. Wilson Hey County Clerk, Mason Co., Texas POWER OF ATTORNEY.-Taber advised that there is nothing in the remaining references to indicate that he cannot be recognized; but status will be definitely determined upon completion of the pending special examination.-M.L.D. Mar. 27, 1897 SUBSTITUTION Know all Men by these Presents, That I, ALVA S. TABER, having been duly made substituted and appointed true and lawful attorney for Andrew P. Flanagin, late of Co. G, 1 Regt., Ala. Vols., who is a claimant for Inv. Pension, which claim is entitled in the name of Andrew P. Flanagin for Inv. Pens. Act of July 14, 1862 certificate numbered 684050 being duly empowered thereby to do and take all lawful ways and means in said claimant's name and generally to do all and every other act or thing , under the laws or regulations, whatsoever is necessary and needful to be done, and also conferring upon me full power of substitution authorizing me to substitute another Agent or Attorney in my place and clothing him with the same powers and benefits which I derived from the said claimant, through said power of attorney, Now, therefore, I hereby constitute, appoint and substitute in and for myself, as such attorney in fact for the said claimant, MILO B. STEVENS & CO., of Washington, D.C., duly qualified and recognized attorneys before the Interior Department, as my substitute and hereby clothe them with the same duties in said claim and the same rights in fee agreements as I acquired and now possess under the said power of attorney by the act of the claimant, and denude myself of the same, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said attorneys as my substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof and by virtue of the power of attorney granted to me as aforesaid. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August, 1897. Alva S. Taber Witness: 1. E. H. Levy, No. 1405 G street N. W., Washington, D. C. 2. ???, No. 1947 Vermont avenue N. W., Washington, D. C. AUTHENTICATION District of Columbia, City of Washington, ss: Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said District of Columbia, personally appeared ALVA S. TABER, to me well known to be the identical person name din the foregoing substitution of attorney, who, in my presence, subscribed to and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August, 1897. ??? Notary Public U.S. PENSION OFFICE AUG 12 1897 (3-143.) INDEX, ORIG. INV. Claim No. Certif. 684050 Andrew P. Flanagin, Co. G, 1 Reg't Ala. Vol. Cav. NO. NAME AND P.O. ADDRESS DATE OF FILING SUBJECT 1 Claimant Fredonia, Mason Co., Tex. Dec. 4, 1889 Declaration under general laws 2 Same Mar. 20, '92 Declaration, Increase, New law 3 " July 31, '90 Declaration, New Law, Original 4 " Nov. 6, '90 Affidavit of inability 5 and 6 " May 13, '90 Statement 7 " Dec. 4, '93 " 8 A. G.'s report Apr. 29, '90 Service, no record of disability 9 Jefferson W. Kirkland July 12, '90 Origin sore eyes in service 10 Same Sept. 23, '93 Aus. To office letter reaffiriming affdt. 11 Postmaster Paint Rock Sept. 23, '93 Credibility very good 12 Wm. B. Fagan Gatewood, Mo. May 20, '90 Origin sore eyes in service 13 John Brown South Lowell, Ala. May 3, '90 " 14 Postmaster " " Sept. 30, '93 Credibility good (wit. Dead) 15 A. G. Report Sept. 19, '93 Comrades were present 16 Luke Sanders Eden, Texas Aug. 31, '91 Continuance sore eyes from 1866 17 Postmaster " " Sept. 26, '93 Credibility good 18 D. A. Edmiston Paint Rock, Texas Aug. 31, '91 Continuance sore eyes from 1877 19 Postmaster " " Sept. 25, '93 Credibility good 20 Vincent Holt Fredonia, Tex. June 8, '90 Continuance sore eyes from 1877 21 Same Oct. 9, '93 Aus. To office Cir. Reaffirms sore eyes 22 Postmaster " " Sept. 25, '93 Credibility good 24 John Wilson and J. D. Miller Fredonia, Tex. June 3, '93 Continuance sore eyes from 1887 25 Samuel Carman Tupelo, Ala. Oct. 2, '91 Continuance sore eyes from 1865 26, 27, 28 W. M. Vaughan M. D. Fredonia, Tex. Mar. 18, '90 Nov. 25, '92 May '93 Treated Clt. For sore eyes in 1887 29 R. J. Baze M. D. Mason, Texas Jan. 4, '95 Continuance sore eyes from 1892 30 Board Exam. G. Surg. Sept. 28, '91 Certif. rating for sore eyes 31 " Mar. 8, '93 " 32 " May 22, '94 " 23 William Kniveton and J. S. Caraker Fredonia, Tex. June 6, '93 Disability is not due to vicious habits INVALID CLAIM FOR PENSION ORIGINAL Andrew P. Flanagin, Applicant Pvt. Co. "G" 1" Regt. Ala. Cav. Vols Enlisted 24" April, 1864 Discharged 20" Oct, 1865 NO SUB AGENT FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. DRAWER 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION MUST be executed before a COURT OF RECORD, or some officer thereof having custody of its seal. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MASON On this 25 day of November, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty nine personally appeared before me County Clerk, of the County Court, a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid, Andrew P. Flanagin, aged 43 years, a resident of Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Andrew P. Flanagin who entered service under the name of Andrew P. Flanagin on or about the 24 day of April 1864 as Pvt. in company "G." of the 1st regiment of Ala. Cav. commanded by Geo. E. Spencer and was DISCHARGED at Huntsville, Ala., on or about the 20th day of Oct., 1865, by reason of Special order #28, that his personal description is as follows: Age, 43 years; height, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, fair; hair, light; eyes, blue. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Kennesaw Mt., in the State of Ga., on or about the day of May, l864, he contracted disease of eyes from exposure. That he was treated in hospitals as follows: . That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above. That since the 20th day of Oct., A.D. 1865, he has not been employed in the military or naval service of the United States. That since, leaving the service his occupation has been that of farmer. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when enrolled a farmer. That he is now partially disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, GEORGE E. LEMON, OF WASHINGTON, D.C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he has never received or applied for a pension. That his Post-office Address is Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas. Andrew P. Flanagin (Claimant's Signature) Two witnesses to Claimant's sign here: (1) John Bolenius (2) P.C. Baird Also personally appeared P.C. Baird, residing at Mason and John Boleneus, residing at Mason, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Andrew P. Flanagin the claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. (1) P.C. Baird (2) John Bolenius SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 25 day of November, A.D. 1889, 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 thereto and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. Wilson Hey County Clerk, Mason Co., Texas U.S. PENSION OFFICE DEC 4 1889 INVALID CLAIM FOR PENSION ACT JUNE 27, 1890 Andrew P. Flanagin, Applicant G Co., 1 Regt. Ala. Cav. Vols Enlisted April 24, 1864 Discharged October 20, 1865 FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. DRAWER 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION UNDER AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS WHO ARE INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUAL LABOR AND PROVIDING FOR PENSIONS TO WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN, AND DEPENDENT PARENTS. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MASON On this 23rd day of July, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety 1890, personally appeared before me R. G. Morgan, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, Andrew P. Flanagin, aged 45 years, a resident of Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Andrew P. Flanagin, who entered service during the War of the Rebellion under the name of Andrew P. Flanagin on or about the 24 day of April, 1864, as Pvt. in company G of the 1 regiment of Ala. Cav. commanded by Ed Colleigh, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Huntsville, Ala., on or about the 20 day of October, 1865, by reason of Special order no. 28, that his personal description is as follows: Age, 45 years; height, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, fair; hair, light; eyes, blue. That he is now suffering from sore eyes contracted in 1864 while in the line of duty and that the said disability is of a permanent character, and is not the result of vicious habits, and that it incapacitates him from the performance of manual labor in such a degree as to render him unable to earn a support, and that this declaration is made for the purpose of being placed upon the pension roll, under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. That he ahs not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, GEORGE E. LEMON, OF WASHINGTON, D.C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he has not received but has applied for a pension. That his Postoffice address is Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas. Andrew P. Flanagin (Claimant's Signature) Two witnesses to claimant's signature sign here: (1) Wm Kniveton (2) James McWilliams Also personally appeared Wm Kniveton, residing at Fredonia, and James McWilliams, residing at Fredonia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Andrew P. Flanagin the claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Wm Kniveton James McWilliams (Signatures of witnesses to identity of applicant) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 23rd day of July, A.D. 1890, 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 thereto and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. R. G. Morgan Notary Public, M. C., Texas U.S. PENSION OFFICE JULY 31 1891 Certificate No. 684050 C File INVALID CLAIM FOR ADDITIONAL PENSION (Old and New Disability.) ACT JUNE 27, 1890 Andrew P. Flanagin, Applicant Co., G 1 Regt. Ala. Cav. Vols FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 1729 New York Avenue Northwest (LEMON BUILDING) P.O. DRAWER 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. DECLARATION FOR ADDITIONAL INVALID PENSION (OLD AND NEW DISAB ILITY) UNDER AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS WHO ARE INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUAL LABOR AND PROVIDING FOR PENSIONS TO WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN, AND DEPENDENT PARENTS. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF MASON On this 16th day of March, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two, personally appeared before me R. G. Morgan, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Andrew P. Flanagin, aged 47 years, a resident of Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Tex., who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress approved June 27, 1890, by Certificate number 684050, and duly enrolled at the Knoxville Pension Agency, at the rate of Eight ($8) dollars per month, having served in the military service of the United States Pvt. Co. G 1 Ala. Cav.; that his present physical condition is such that he believes himself entitled to receive an increased rate for his pensioned disabilities, Disease of eyes. Application is also hereby made for additional pension by reason of the following-named new disabilities for which he is not pensioned Disease of kidneys. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, GEORGE E. LEMON, OF WASHINGTON, D.C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim; and in consideration of services done and to be done in the premises, he hereby agrees to allow his said Attorney, George E. Lemon, a fee of ten dollars, payable only in the event of the allowance of the claim by the Commissioner of Pensions. That his Postoffice address is Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Tex. Andrew P. Flanagin (Claimant's Signature) Two witnesses to claimant's signature sign here: (1) M. L. Williams (2) Wm Kniveton Also personally appeared M. L. Williams, residing at Fredonia, and Wm Kniveton, residing at Fredonia, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Andrew P. Flanagin the claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this16th day of March, A.D. 1892, 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 thereto and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. R. G. Morgan, Not. Pub. Not. Pub., Mason Co., Texas U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 30 1892 South DIVISION No. 741,669 AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMANT AS TO INABILITY TO FURNISH Evidence required Andrew P. Flanagin Pvt. Co. G 1st Ala. Cav. Vols. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 615 FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMANT AS TO INABILITY TO FURNISH THE TESTIMONY OF A COMMISSIONED OFFICER State of Texas County of Mason In the pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, No. 741,669. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid County and State, Andrew P. Flanagin late Private, Company G 1st Regiment Ala. Cav. Volunteers, now a resident of Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares, in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That he is unable to comply with the requirements of the Pension Office as to furnishing the testimony of a Commissioned Officer showing origin of his disability for the reason that he does not know of an Officer who can testify. Sworn and subscribed to before me this the 27th Day of October A.D. 1890 R. G. Morgan Not. Public M. Co. Texas Andrew P. Flanagin (Signature of Claimant) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this the 27th day of October 1890, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto; that the affiant is to me well known and entitled to credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. G. Morgan Not. Pub., M. Co., Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE NOV 6 1890 Ctf. No. 684050 CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin G-1-Ala. Cav. AFFIDAVIT OF Claimant FILED BY MILO B. STEVENS & CO. SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS WASHINGTON, D.C. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT STATE OF Texas COUNTY OF Mason In the matter of the claim for Andrew P. Flanagin G-1-Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid Andrew P. Flanagin of Fredonia, Texas, a person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid claim, as follows: That he never performed any service in the Confederate army in any capacity whatever and that he never belonged to the Confederate army or wished to do so under any circumstances. Andrew P. Flanagin Signature of Affiant Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this 12th day of February 1898, at Pontotoc, in the County of Mason, State of Texas and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto; that the affiant is to me well known and is apparently respectable and worthy of full credit, and I fully certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Melvin Marshall Notary Public Mason County, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE FEB 24 1898 (3-060.) South Div. P Ex'r. No. 741669 Andrew P. Flanagin Priv. Co. G. 1 Ala. Cavy Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington, D. C., Apl 26, 1890 SIR: It is alleged that Andrew P. Flanagin enlisted Apl 24, 1864 and served as a private in Co. G, 1 Reg't Ala Cavy and was discharged at Hunstville, Ala., Oct 20, 1865. It is also alleged that while on duty at Kennesaw Mountain, Ga, on or about May, 1864, he was disabled by Disease of eyes and was treated in hospitals of which the names, locations, and dates of treatment are as follows: Regimental. In case of the above-named soldier the War Department is requested to furnish an official statement of the enrollment, discharge, and record of service so far as the same may be applicable to the foregoing allegation, together with full medical history. Please give the rank he held at the time he is claimed to have incurred the disability alleged, and if records show that he was not in line of duty during that period, let the fact be stated. Very respectfully, Green. B. Raum Commissioner The Officer in Charge of the Record and Pension Division, War Department. Inv. No. 741669 WAR DEPARTMENT RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION Washington, D.C., APR 28 1890 Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Andrew P. Flannigan Co. "G" 1st, Reg't Ala. Cavy was enrolled April 24, 1864 and H.D. with Co. Oct. 20, 1865 Name also found on rolls as Andrew P. Flanagin From Enrollment, 1864, to Aug 31, 1864 he held the rank of private and during that period the rolls show him present except as follows: Other records furnish nothing additional bearing upon this case. The medical records show him treated as follows: No record found. By authority of the Secretary of War: H. C. Ainsworth Captain and Ass't Surgeon, U. S. Army. Per R. U. S. PENSION OFFICE APR 29 1890 Southern DIVISION Affidavit of Commissioned Officer or Comrade. Additional Evidence No. 741669 Original Invalid Pension Andrew P. Flanagin Late Private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols. AFFIDAVIT OF Jefferson W. Kirkland Late Private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. AFFIDAVIT TO ORIGIN OF DISABILITY Jefferson W. Kirkland State of Tennessee County of Roane In the matter of the Pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols, personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County and State, Jefferson W. Kirkland, of Paint Rock, County of Roane, State of Tenn., who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim that his age is 44 years; that he is the identical person who served as a Private in Co. G, 1 Reg't Ala. Cav. Vols., and knows the above soldier, who was a member of Co. G, 1 Reg't, Ala. Cav.; that on or about some day of June, 1864, while in the line of duty, and without fault or improper conduct on his part, at or near Kennesaw Mountain, State of Georgia, said soldier incurred malignant and inveterate sore eyes; that affiant knows this because he and said Flanagin belonged to the same mess and were on duty together at the time of the appearance of said disease, which in affiant's opinion has the result of exposure incidental to the service; that said Flanagin's eyes contained sore up to the time of the muster out of said company about October, 1865; that he visited Mr. Flanagin at his home near Scottsboro, Jackson Co., Ala., in the autumn of 1866 and saw from personal observation that he was still suffering from disease of the eyes, which was at that time badly influenced, said Flanagin complaining of impaired vision and pain in those organs; all of which statement is made from affiant's observation and personal knowledge from association with said Flanagin; that affiant does not write this himself because of his inability to write so it can be understood. Affiant further declares that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim, and that he makes the above statement from personal knowledge as above herein was fully set forth. Affiant's Post-Office address is as follows: Paint Rock, Roane Co., Tenn. J. W. Kirklin SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 14th day of June 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained by me to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words [blank]; that the affiant is to me well known and entitled to credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. H. Delaney Justice of the Peace I certify that R. H. Delaney, before whom the above affidavit was made, is a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 21 day of June, 1890. J. C. Pope Clerk of the County Court U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUL 12 1890 (3-489.) Southern Div. J.L.R. Ex'r. Inc. Ctf. No. 684050 Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G 1 Reg't Ala. Cav. Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D. C., Sept 15, 1893 Return this letter with your reply. SIR: To aid this Bureau in the adjudication of the claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, please furnish a statement in your own handwriting setting forth all the facts within your personal knowledge relative to the incurrence of disease of eyes. In your reply please be as specific as possible in respect to dates, and describe as clearly as you can the nature, symptoms, and extent of the disability. Your immediate answer upon the reverse side of this letter will be appreciated. Very respectfully, Wm. Lochren Commissioner. Jefferson W. Kirkland Paint Rock Roane Co. Tenn. Post-office address: Paint Rock, Tenn. Sept. 20, 1893 SIR: In reply to your request I have to state that Andrew P. Flanagin was a soldier in Co. G. 1st Alabama Reg't. And I was personally acquainted with him when in comp. at Rome, Ga. The said Flanagin [had] taken something like sore eyes and when we left Rome, Ga., on march toward Atlanta, Ga., through the cold rains on or about the last of Sept. 1864 his eyes became worse and continued sore until we were mustered out Oct. 1865. And I was at his house about twelve months after we were mustered out and his eyes were in a bad fix. And I am satisfied that it was not his vicious habits. Very respectfully, Jefferson W. Kirklin X his mark Attest Jas. H. Billingsley, P.M. COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Washington, D. C. U. S. PENSION OFFICE SEP 23 1893 Southern DIVISION Affidavit of Commissioned Officer or Comrade. Additional Evidence No. 741669 Orig. Inv. Andrew P. Flanagin Late Pvt., Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Vols. AFFIDAVIT OF FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. AFFIDAVIT TO ORIGIN OF DISABILITY Wm. B. Fagan State of Missouri County of Ripley In the matter of the Pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols, personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, Wm. B. Fagan, of Gatewood, County of Ripley, State of Mo., who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim that his age is 43 years; that he is the identical person who served as a Private in Co. G, 1 Reg't Alabama Cav. Vols., and knows the above soldier, who was a member of Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav.; that on or about last day of June, 1864, while in the line of duty, and without fault or improper conduct on his part, at or near Kennesaw Mountain, State of Georgia, said soldier incurred sore eyes. I knew said solider when he was mustered into duty and at that time his eyes were sound and well and some time during a march with Sherman to Atlanta he incurred sore eyes. I saw said soldier a short time before his discharge and his eyes were still sore. My source of knowledge was derived from me being present in the same Co. with him. Affiant further declares that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim, and that he makes the above statement from personal knowledge and observation. Affiant's Post-Office address is as follows: Gatewood, Mo. W. B. Fagan SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 2 day of May 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained by me to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words [blank]; that the affiant is to me well known and entitled to credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Lewis G. O'Neal Notary Public U. S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 20 1890 Southern DIVISION Affidavit of Commissioned Officer or Comrade. Additional Evidence No. 741669 Original Invalid Pension Andrew P. Flanagin Late Private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols. AFFIDAVIT OF John Brown Late Private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. AFFIDAVIT TO ORIGIN OF DISABILITY John Brown State of Alabama County of Cullman In the matter of the Pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, private, Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Vols, personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County and State, John Brown, of South Lowell, County of Walker, State of Alabama, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim that his age is 63 years; that he is the identical person who served as a Private in Co. G, 1st Reg't Alabama Cav. Vols., and knows the above soldier, who was a member of Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav.; that on or about 1st day of July, 1864, while in the line of duty, and without fault or improper conduct on his part, at or near Kennesaw Mountain, State of Georgia, said soldier incurred sore eyes caused by exposure to bad, rainy weather while out on picket duty. The affiant states that the soldier's eyes remained sore until he was discharged and that he and the soldier were discharged each of them at the same date and the soldier's eyes were still sore but the soldier was free from any disability at his enlistment. The affiant states that he knows these facts from personal observation being an eye witness to the same and that each of them was under command of their company at that time. Affiant further declares that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim, and that he makes the above statement from personal knowledge being well acquainted with him in the service of the U.S. Army. Affiant's Post-Office address is as follows: South Lowell, Walker Co., Alabama. John Brown X his mark W. L. Haron (Name of one witness) D. Brown (Name of other witness) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 9th day of April 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained by me to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words [blank]; that the affiant is to me well known and entitled to credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. William A. Vest Justice of the Peace U. S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 3 1890 (3-061.) CALL No. 10 Southern Division Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Sept 15, 1893. Respectfully requested of the Officer in charge of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, a report from the records of his Office as to the presence or absence, on or about May, June, and July, 1864, of Jefferson W. Kirkland, Wm. B. Fagan, John Brown of Co. "G" 1st Ala. Cav. and the station, at that date, of the Co and regiment. Ctf. Claim No. 684050 Andrew P. Flanagin Co. "G" 1st Ala. Vol. Cav. Wm Lochren Commissioner. Record and Pension Office, WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, SEP 16 1893 Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. The rolls show that Jefferson W. Kirkland, William B. Fagans, and John Brown mentioned in the preceding endorsement were present during the period named in that endorsement. During the period named the station of the company and regiment was as follows: April 30/64 Moorsville, Ala. June 30/64 Rome, Ga. July 31/64, same. BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: F. C. Ainsworth Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office. Per R. U. S. PENSION OFFICE SEP 19 1893 Southern DIVISION Additional Evidence No. 741669 CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin G - 1 - Ala Cav'y FOR Orig. Inv. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT Luke Sanders State of Texas County of Concho In the matter of the claim of Andrew P. Flanagin late private Co. G 1st Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, Luke Sanders, whose age is 70 years and who resides in Eden, Concho County, Texas, and whose Post Office address is Eden, Texas A person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I have been acquainted with Andrew P. Flanagin ever since some time in 1866 and ever since I knew him he has been afflicted with sore eyes. I have lived a neighbor to him the most of the time in 1866 and '67 and '68 and '69 and '71 and '72 and '73 and '74 and '75 and '77 and '78 and '79 and '80 and '81 and '82 and '83 and '85. I lived not exceeding 5 miles of him and I seen him every month or two and he suffered a good deal with sore eye. I have seen him nearly blind with the sore eyes they are the worst in the warm season of the year. I cannot say how much of the time he has lost but I know he works when he could hardly see. He is a man that wants to make an honest living and he has to work for it. I seen him last summer and he could hardly see. He said to me he had suffered a good deal. I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and I am not concerned in its prosecution. Signature of Affiant, or of each Affiant: Luke Sanders (X his mark) 1 Gerard Huston (Name of witness to X mark) 2 D. A. Edmiston (Name of witness to X mark) Dead (Received Aug 31, 1891 by the Pensions Office) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 16th day of July 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ___ in lines ___, erased, and the words "deal" in line 28, added, that the affiant is to me well known and is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James Esfouze, Clerk County Court Concho County, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE AUG 31 1891 Southern DIVISION Additional Evidence No. 741669 CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin G - 1 - Ala Cav'y FOR Orig. Inv. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT D. A. Edmiston State of Texas County of Concho In the matter of the claim of Andrew P. Flanagin late private Co. G 1st Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, D. A. Edmiston, 50 years of age residing in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas, and whose Post Office address is Paint Rock, Texas I first got acquainted with the aforesaid Andrew P. Flanagin in February 1877 and his eyes were diseased then. I lived a neighbor to him 'till October 1886. Part of the time mentioned above I lived about 5 miles of him and part of the time a door neighbor 1877 and '78. I lived in a 1/2 mile of him in 1879. I lived 5 miles of him in Sept. We moved together and I lived a door neighbor to him 'till 1886 and he had sore eyes all the time. They were very bad in the warm season of the year. He had to lose a good deal of his time on account of his eyes being sore. Part of the time he could hardly see. He were not able to do good labor at least 1/4 of the time mentioned above. I have seen him but 1 time since 1886 and that were about a year ago and he could not see how to work any then and I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and I am not concerned in its prosection. Signature of Affiant, or of each Affiant: D. A. Edmiston SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 16th day of July 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ___ in lines ___, erased, and the words ___ in lines___, added, that the affiant is to me well known and is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James Esfouze, Clerk County Court Concho County, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE AUG 31 1891 Southern DIVISION Additional Evidence No. 741669 CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin Private Co. G 1st Ala. Cav. FOR Original FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT Vincent Holt State of Texas County of Mason In the matter of the claim of Andrew P. Flanagin 741669 G - 1 - Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid County and State, Vincent Holt, Age 55 years P.O. Address, Fredonia, Mason County Texas. I have been acquainted with Andrew P. Flanagin ever since about March 1877. I lived a neighbor to him in 1877 and 1878 and 1879 and he were afflicted with sore eyes all the time. I never employed and never worked any with him. I seen every week or two and his eyes were sore all the time. I lived in about 2 miles of him the 3 years mentioned above. My age were at that time 42 and occupation were raising stock during the time mentioned above I cannot say how much of his time he had to lose but I have seen him at times when he were not able to do any work. I never seen him from about Sept. 1879 'till about 3 years ago and his eyes were still sore and worse than they were when I seen him last and he said to me that they had been bad all the time and I have seen him every month or so and his eyes has been very bad at times. I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and am not concerned in its prosecution. Signature of Affiant, or of each Affiant: Vincent Holt SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 9th day of June 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ___ in lines ___, erased, and the words ___ in lines___, added, that the affiant is to me well known and is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my hand and seal of office this the 9th Day of June A. D. 1890. R. G. Morgan Notary Public M. C. Tex. James Esfouze, Clerk County Court Concho County, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUN 21 1890 (3-056.) Southern Div. ? Ex'r ? No. 684050 Andrew P. Flanagin C. "G" 1 Reg't Ala Vol Cav DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 1893 Return this letter with your reply. Sir: To further aid this Bureau in determining the merits of the above entitled claim for pension, be kind enough to answer in your own handwriting the following questions, giving more complete details than your affidavit affords. Very respectfully, Wm Lochren Commissioner. Vincent Holt Fredonia Mason Co. Texas When did you first seen claimant after he returned from the army, and how do you fix the date? Answer: I seen him in 1877 after the war. He was then complaining with his eyes. Of what disability did he complain, and how was he affected? Answer: No disability except his eyes that I knew of. How frequently have you seen him since your first acquaintance? Answer: After 1879 never seen until 1888. If he has continued to suffer with such disability, please describe the symptoms which were apparent to you, and state to what extend he has been disabled for manual labor thereby during each year? Answer: As far his suffering with any disability I never knew anything about except his eyes. That was all I knew of at any time. My means of knowing the facts of the case are these: All that I knew in regards to facts are from what he tells me. Very respectfully, Vincent Holt I am sorry I could not comply with your wish in regard to answering you in my own handwriting. I am at the present so near blind that I could not see to write. My wife did the writing for me. Vincent Holt U. S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 9 1893 Southern DIVISION Additional Evidence No. 741669 CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin Pvt. Co. G 1 Ala. Cav. FOR Invalid Pension AFFIDAVIT OF Samuel Carman FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT Samuel Carman State of Alabama County of Jackson In the matter of claim for Andrew P. Flanagin #7441669 G - 1- Ala. Cavy. Personally came before me, a Judge of Probate in and for aforesaid County and State, Samuel Carman age 58 years who resides in said County and State and whose P.O. is Tupelo Ala. A person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I have been acquainted with Andrew P. Flanagin ever since before the war and he had as good eyes as anybody when he went in the service. I seen him when he came home on a 10 days pass in the summer of 1865 and he had the red sore eyes and he also had them when he came home from service. I lived in about 3 miles of him in 1866 and I seen him every week or two and his eyes were sore all summer and I lived with him in 1867 and they were sore all the summer in 1868 and 1869. I saws him every once in a while and at times he had sore eyes but I don't know what time he lost Further declare that I have no interest in said case, and I am not concerned in its prosecution. Signature of Affiant, or of each Affiant: Samuel Carman (X his mark) 1 W. G. Stuart (Name of witness to X mark) 2 W. H. Norwood (Name of witness to X mark) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 15 day of September 1891; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ___ in lines ___, erased, and the words ___ in lines ___, added, that the affiant is to me well known and he is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. John H. Norwood Judge of Probate U. S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 2 1891 741669 Southern Division MEDICAL EVIDENCE W. M. Vaughan CLAIM OF Andrew P. Flanagin FOR Pvt. G. 1st Ala. Cav. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Offices 615 Fifteenth St. N. W., P.O. Lock Box 325. WASHINGTON, D.C. STATE OF Texas COUNTY OF Mason In the pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin, Pvt. G. 1. Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid County and State, W. M. Vaughan, a resident of Fredonia of the County of Mason, State of Texas, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: 1 I have been practicing medicine 8 years. 2 I did not know him before enlistment. 3 I did not treat him during enlistment nor at home on a furlough. 4 I have treated him since his discharge. (1) Treated him first about July 1st 1887. (2) He had granulated sore eyes. (3) I have treated him since about July 1st 1887. I can't give date of prescription for I haven't them on file and I never did visit him. 5 The claimant has been disabled for manual labor about one half of the time that I have been treating him. That is about half of each year the warm seasons. I state above he has been disabled about half of the time but he works about 2/3 of the year. He is a poor man and has to work this amount of time though he be disabled to support his family. And he further declares that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. W. M. Vaughan (Signature of Physician or Surgeon. If ever in the Army, give rank and service) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day; and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physician in good professional standing; that I am in nowise interested, either directly or indirectly, in the prosecution of this claim; and that I read the foregoing affidavit to the affiant, and acquainted him of its contents before he executed the same. Witness my hand and official seal this the 22nd day of February A.D. 1890. R.G. Morgan, Not. Pub. M. Co. Texas State of Texas County of Mason I, Wilson Hey, Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that R. G. Morgan, Esq., who hath signed his name to the foregoing jurat, was at the time of so doing a Notary Public 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 thereto is genuine. Witness my hand and seal of office this 27 day of February, 1890. Wilson Hey Clerk of County Court, Mason Co., Tx. U. S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 18 1890 Act June 27, 90 Southern Divison Ctf. No. 684050 MEDICAL EVIDENCE W. M. Vaughan M.D. CLAIM OF Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G 1, Reg't Alabama Cav. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, WASHINGTON D.C. State of Texas County of Mason In the pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin 684050 Act of June 27, 1890 - G -1st Ala Cav'y. Personally came before me, a Notary Public, in and for aforesaid County and State, Dr. W. M. Vaughan, a resident of Fredonia, of the County of Mason, State of Texas, who, being duly sworn, declares, in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I have been practicing medicine 11 years. I first knew the soldier about Jan. 1st, 1887. I first treated him professionally about March, 1887. I have know n the above named soldier for about 6 yrs. And at the time I first knew him he was suffering with chronic granulated sore eyes and have treated the aforenamed soldier 10 or 12 times for the eye mater. Also I have treated him for lagrippe and as a sequel he has chronic cystitis and (lumbago) rheumatism of the muscles of the hip and back and c_. Also the eyes are a great deal worse than they were when last examined. I think he is entitled to first class rating. And he further declares that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. W. M. Vaughan M.D. (Signature of Physician or Surgeon. If ever in the Army, give rank and service) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day; and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physician; that I am not interested in the prosecution of this claim; and that the affiant acquainted himself with the contents of the affidavit before he executed the same. Witness my hand and official seal this the 16th day of November, 1892. R.G. Morgan, Not. Public U. S. PENSION OFFICE NOV 25 1892 Act June 27, 90 Southern Divison Ctf. No. 684050 MEDICAL EVIDENCE W. M. Vaughan M.D. CLAIM OF Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G , Reg't 1st Ala. Cav. FOR Inc. Old and New FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, WASHINGTON D.C. State of Texas County of Mason In the pension claim of Andrew P. Flanagin G 1" Ala Cav. Personally came before me, a Notary Public, in and for aforesaid County and State, W. M. Vaughan, a resident of Fredonia, of the County of Mason, State of Texas, who, being duly sworn, declares, in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: I have been practicing medicine 12 years. I first knew the soldier about January, 1887. I first treated him professionally about May, 1887. I have been practicing for Mr. Flanagin about 6 years. 6 years next month I treated him for granulated sore eyes, which trouble he has been suffering of until the present date. The eyes are now worse than they were the first time I treated them. March 1892 I treated him for cata???hal cystitis and chronic muscular rheumatism. I think the cystitis was caused from Lagrippe he had a few weeks before, but called no physician. He is no better of the above troubles now than he was March 1892, his troubles are stubborn and I don't think he could be radical case. Mr. Flanagin takes but little physic to be in his condition, he either has but little faith in physic or his finance will not admit. I think the latter is the case and he won't get them unless he could see the way to pay for them. I think really he is total incapacitated for work and therefore ought to have $30.00 per month. W. M. Vaughan M.D. (Signature of Physician or Surgeon. If ever in the Army, give rank and service) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day; and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physician; that I am not interested in the prosecution of this claim; and that the affiant acquainted himself with the contents of the affidavit before he executed the same. Witness my hand and official seal this the 29th day of April A.D. 1893. R.G. Morgan, Not. Pub. U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 18 1893 PHYSICIAN'S EVIDENCE R. J. Baze, M.D. Act June 27, 1890 PHYSICIAN'S AFFIDAVIT PROOF OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY-Act of June 27, 1890. State of Texas, County of Mason In the Pension Claim No. 684050 of Andrew P. Flanagin late of Co. G 1 Reg. Ala. Cav. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, R. J. Baze, M.D., a resident of Mason, whose Post Office address is Mason, Mason Co., Texas, 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: That he is a Practicing Physician, and that he has been acquainted with said soldier for about 3 years, and that he is suffering from chronic inflammation of the eyes both inflamed in the lids and eye proper the inflammation attacking the iris mostly causing a clear case of chronic iritis. He also has inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva causing k???atitis and conjunctivitis. His eyes are in such a state of chronic inflammation as to render him totally disabled to perform manual labor for 2/3 of his time during summer and fall months and 1/2 his time during the winter and spring months. I have examined his eyes carefully and find the inflammation extended so as to render them incurable and in addition to knowing him for 3 years I have treated him during that time for chronic sore eyes. That this affidavit was written by affiant himself at his office in Mason, Texas this 29th day of December 1894 and in making the same he did not use and was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recital prepared or dictated by any other person and not attached as an exhibit to his testimony. He further declares that he has been a practitioner of medicine for 5 years, and that he has no interest, either direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. J. Baze, M.D. (Affiant's Signature. Give rank and service, if in the army) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of December, A.D. 1894; and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physician in good professional standing; that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known to him 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. J.D. Bridges, Notary Public, Mason County, Texas U.S. PENSION OFFICE JAN 4 1895 SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE Joseph Jones IN CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Applicant for Original Pension No. 741669 DATE OF EXAMINATION: April 8th, 1891. Joseph Jones, Examining Surgeon Post Office, San Antonio County, Bexar State, Texas (3-111.) Original Pension Claim No. 741669 Andrew P. Flanagin, Rank, private Company G, 1st Reg't Alabama Cavalry Fredonia, Texas San Antonio, Texas Apr. 8th, 1891 I hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law I have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: disease of the eyes, and that he receives a pension of dollars per month. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for original pension. That while on picket duty a dark rainy night near Kennesaw Mountain, Geo. In June 1864, his eyes became affected by some kind of disease, which has existed to the present time, causing, he believes, half disability to do manual labor. Upon examination I find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate, 66; respiration, 16; temperature, 98 1/2; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 161 pounds; age, 46 years. By Snellins test the vision of claimant's left eye is 15/40 right 15/50. He has conjunctivitis with much hyperemia, and hypertroptry, especially the palpebral conjunctiva is greatly thickened. These are granulating, not mus??? ho???. They blink on the slightest irritation. The cornea seem to be unaffected except a few enlarged blood vessels can be seen in the upper portion of the left. No other disability is found to exist. He is, in my opinion, entitled to a 6/18 rating for the disability caused by disease of eyes. Joseph Jones Examining Surgeon U.S. PENSION OFFICE SEP 8 1891 SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G, 1st Reg't, Ala. Cav. Applicant for Increase No. 684050 DATE OF EXAMINATION: February 22nd, 1893. W. J. Mathews, Pres. J. J. Gasser, Sec'y J. F. McKinley, Treas. Board Post Office, Austin County, Travis State, Texas (3-111.) Increase Pension Claim No. 684,050 Andrew P. Flanagin, Rank, Private Company G, 1st Reg't Ala. Cav. Austin, Travis Co., Texas Fredonia, Mason Co., Texas February 22nd, 1893 We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law wehave carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: disease of disease of eyes and kidneys, and that he receives a pension of Eight dollars per month. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for increase. In 1864 while on duty my eyes got sore, and have been sore off and on ever since, always worse during hot weather. My kidneys have hurt for a long time and there are times when I am unable to be up; cannot work at any thing except to plow. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate, 84; respiration, 19; temperature, 100; height, 5 feet 10 inches; weight, 165 pounds; age, 47 years. General appearance healthy, nutrition good. Chest full round and symmetrical. Auscultation and percussion give normal vesicular resonance and murmur over all portions of both lungs. Heart's action normal. Rhythm regular, position normal. There is no disease of lungs or heart. He complains of pain in lumbar and sacral region when he works or stoops down. There is no swelling or atrophy no pain on pressure. There is no crepitation or any sign of rheumatism in any joint. Joints, muscles and tendons are healthy. Examination of urine color yellow straw spes. Gr. 1018 reaction acid. No albumen, no sugar by Fehlings test. There is no disease of bladder or genital organs. He bases kidney disease on pain in lumbar organs. Upon examination of the eyes, we find an old case of trachoma. On the inner margin of cornea in left eye there is a swelling about as large as a wheat corn. The swelling is in the cornea. There is opacity of the cornea of left eye. Right eye cornea clear. Internal structures of both eyes normal. Vision in left eye 15/cc, vision in right eye 15/30. Rating eight eighteen for disease of eyes. Otherwise no disability exists. He is, in our opinion, entitled to a 8/18 rating for the disability caused by disease of eyes. W. J. Mathews Pres. J. J. Gasser Sec'y. J. F. McKinley Treas. U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 8 1893 SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE T. J. Tyner M.D. IN CASE OF Andrew P. Flanagin Co. G, 1 Reg't, Ala. Vols. Applicant for Inc. No. 684050 DATE OF EXAMINATION: April 11, 1894. T. J. Tyner, Sec'y Post Office, Austin County, Travis State, Texas (3-111c.) Andrew P. Flanagin Company G, 1st Reg't Ala. Vols. Austin, Travis Co., Texas Fredonia, Texas April 11, 1894 Results of old trachoma lids slightly thickened slight vascular upper third of cornea L. E. hardly perceptible in R.E. Media clear, no intra-ocular disturbances. No refraction error, pupils normal. 15-20-30 in both eyes. T. J. Tyner M.D. MEDICAL DIVISION PENSION OFFICE MAY 22 1894