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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 *********************************************************************** (3-128a.) ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890 WIDOW'S PENSION Claimant Sarah E. Flanagin P. O. Fredonia County Mason, State Texas Soldier Andrew P. Flanagin Rank Private, Co. G. Regiment 1st Ala Vol. Cav. Rate, $8 per month, commencing February 24, 1899 RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY Name Milo B. Stevens & Co. P. O. Washington, D. C. Fee $10.00. Agent to pay. APPROVALS Submitted for Adm. Dec. 14, 1899, D. L. Topoping, Examiner. Approved for Admission. Dec 21, 1899. J. B. Albright, Legal Reviewer. The soldier was pensioned at $8 per month for disease of eyes. Enlisted April 24, 1864. Re-enlisted ----- Honorably disch'd ----- Honorably disch'd Oct. 20, 1865. Died January 12, 1899. Declaration filed Feb. 24, 1899. Soldier's app'n filed Dec. 4, 1889 & July 31, 1890. Clt's app'n under other laws none Former marriage of neither Death of former ---- Clmt's marriage to soldier June 3, 1866. Cl't not remarried Entitled to $20 per month, Commencing February 11, 191 Under act of Sept. 8, 1916. Age of Seventy years. 3/1/17 3 briefs 487519 Knox. #692801 Signs by mark Rec H Feby 12, 1917 Widow's Certificate Number 487519. Name of soldier Andrew P. Flanagin Service of Soldier Co G. 1" Regt. Alabama Vol. Cavalry. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Sir: I am pensioned under the above certificate number, because of the service of the soldier (or sailor) named. I was his wife during the Civil War. I am Seventy years of age, having been born Feb 11th, 1847, at Rodney Miss. I am entitled to the increase of pension provided by the first section of the Act of September 8, 1916. (Signature) Sarah E. Flanagin (her mark) (Postoffice address) Fredonia Mason Co. Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE FEB 16 1917 WIDOW'S CLAIM Act of June 27th, 1890 Claimant Sarah E. Flanigan Soldier Andrew P. Flanigan FILED BY MILO B. STEVENS & CO., SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS. WASHINGTON, D. C. DECLARATION FOR WIDOW'S PENSION ACT OF JUNE 27TH, 1890. State of Texas, County of Mason, ss. On the date hereinafter mentioned, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah E. Flanigan aged 52 years, a resident of the State of Texas County of Mason, State of Texas, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Andrew P. Flanigan who enlisted under the name of Andrew P. Flanagin at on the 24th day of April A. D. 1864, in Co G. 1st Cav. Regt. Alabama Vols and served at least ninety days in the late war of the Rebellion, who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED October 20, 1865 and died Jan 12, 1899. That she was married under the name of Sarah E. Sanders to said A. P. Flanigan on the 3rd day of June 1866, by G. W. Lillie, at Larkinsville Alabama, there being no legal barrier to such marriage not having formerly married no former marriage. That she has not remarried since the death of the said Andrew P. Flanigan. That she is without sufficient means of support other than her daily labor. That the names and dates of birth of all the children now living under sixteen years of age of the soldier (or sailor) are as follows: That no prior application for pension has been filed. That she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. She hereby appoints, with power of substitution, MILO B. STEVENS & CO., of WASHINGTON, D. C. their successors or legal representatives, her true and lawful attorneys to prosecute her claim and receive a fee of Ten Dollars. That her post office address is Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas. Sarah E. Flanagin X her mark Signature of Claimant S. D. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin Two witness who can write, sign here. Also personally appeared S. D. Flanagin residing at Fredonia Texas and M. E. Flanagin, residing at Fredonia Texas persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Sarah E. Flanigan, the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and an acquaintance with her of 27 years and 5, Five years, respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. S. D. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin Signature of Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February A. D. 1899; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words erased, and the words added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. G. Morgan Notary Public, M. Co Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE FEB 24 1899 Act of June 27th, 1890 CLAIM FOR PENSION WIDOW. Claimant: Sarah A. Flanagin Soldier: Andrew P. Flanagin Service: Co "G" 1st Ala Cav. Inv. Ctf. 684,050 FILED BY 3-012a. ACT OF JUNE 27TH, 1890. DECLARATION FOR WIDOW'S PENSION. STATE OF Texas, COUNTY OF Mason, ss. On this 20th day of February, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah E. Flanagin aged 52 years, a resident of Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 27, 1890. That she is the widow of Andrew P. Flanagin who was enrolled under the name of Andrew P. Flanagin at on the 24th day of April A. D. 1864, as a Private in Co. G. 1st Regt. Ala. Vol. Cav. and honorably discharged October 20th, 1865, having served ninety days or more during the late war of the rebellion. That the soldier was in the military or naval service of the United States except as stated above. That she was married under the name of Sarah E. Sanders to said soldier at Larkinsville, Ala on the 3rd day of June 1866, by G. W. Lillie; that there was no legal barrier to such marriage; that she had not been previously married; that the soldier had not been previously married. That the said soldier died January 12th, 1899, at Fredonia; that she was not divorced from him; that she has not remarried since his death; and that she is without other means of support than her daily labor. That the said soldier left the following-named children who are now living and under sixteen years of age, to wit: . That she has not heretofore applied for pension. That she hereby appoints Milo B. Sevens & Co. of Washington, D. C., her true and lawful attorneys to prosecute this claim. That her post-office address is Fredonia, County of Mason, State of Texas. Sarah E. Flanagin X her mark (Claimant's signature.) ATTEST: (1) S. D. Flanagin (2) M. E. Flanagin Also personally appeared S. D. Flanagin residing at Fredonia and M. E. Flanagin, residing at Fredonia Texas persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Sarah E. Flanagin, the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and an acquaintance with her of 27 years and 5 years, respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. S. D. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin (Signatures of witnesses.) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February A. D. 1899; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words erased, and the words added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. G. Morgan Notary Public, M. Co Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 1 1899 Claim of Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav No. 692,801 Filed by MILO B. STEVENS & CO. WAR CLAIMS ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. JUN 22 1899 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Texas County of Mason In the matter of the claim for Pension by Sarah E. Widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Soldier 1st Ala. Regt. Vol. this Day personally came before me a notary Public for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah E. Flanagin and being duly sworn, Declares in Relation to aforesaid Claim as Follows. 1st That I own 160 acres of Land in Mason Co Texas valued at $1,000.00 at 8 per cent interest. I have one Horse and one buggy, which will amount to $100.00. No Real income and have no one Legally bound for my support, and the above Represents my entire income and all the property owned by me. I cannot get certified copy of Public Records. My P. O. office Address is Fredonia, Mason Co, Texas. Witness W. T. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin Sarah E. Flanagin x her mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 12th Day of June A. D. 1899. I have no interest in the prosecution of this Claim. R. G. Morgan Notary, Public, M, Co, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUN 22 1899 ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE No. 692,801 CASE OF Sarah E. widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav PROPERTY FILED BY Milo B. Stevens & Co., SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS AND PATENTS. WASHINGTON, D. C. SOUTH DIV. AUG 10 1899 RECEIVED No. 120 CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS State of Texas, County of Mason, ss: IN THE pension claim of Sarah E. widow Andrew P. Flanagin, G 1st Ala Cav I, Wilson Hey, County Clerk of the County of Mason, in the State of Texas do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Records of Assessments of real and personal property in and for said County, and of which I am the lawful custodian, and find the assessments and valuations therein recorded against property standing in the name of A. P. Flanagan 1898 and Sarah E. Flanagan 1899 for the years hereinafter designated, to be as follows, to wit: YEAR REAL ESTATE, DESCRIPTION. VALUE. PERSONAL PROPERTY. VALUE. 1898 160 acres of land 800.-- Horses cattle & wagon 225.-- 1899 " " " 800.-- " " " " 135.-- And I further certify that no assessments appear during the foregoing period except as set forth; and that the average rate of the enumerated assessments is upon the basis of 3/4 of the fair cash value of the property assessed. And I further certify that I have no interest in this claim for pension, and that I am not concerned in its prosecution. Witness my hand and official seal this 2 day of August, A. D. 1899. Wilson Hey County Clerk, Mason County, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE AUG 10 1899 So. Division No. 692, 801 MEDICAL EVIDENCE Showing Date and Cause of Death. Sarah E. widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav CLAIM OF Inv. Ctf. 684,050 FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON Attorney and Counsellor at Law, WASHINGTON D. C. FILED BY Milo B. Stevens & Co., Successors of GEORGE E. LEMON. Deceased. WASHINGTON, D. C. SOUTH DIV. JUN 24 1899 RECEIVED Affidavit of Physician who Treated the Soldier in his Last Sickness Showing the Date and Cause of Death. 43. State of Texas County of Mason, ss: In the pension claim of widow, Sarah E. Flanagin widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Soldier 1st Ala. Vol. Cav. personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for aforesaid County and State, Dr. F. M. Crume, 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 was the attending physician at the time of the above-named soldier's death. He died on the 12 day of January, 1899. The immediate cause of his death was gallstones and inflammation of the stomach and bowels. I have been practicing medicine for 4 years. I first knew the soldier about Apr. 15, 1898. I first treated him professionally about December 25, 1898, and I also treated him through the entire attack of his illness. He died about Jan. 12. He died of gallstone & inflammation of the stomach & bowels. My post-office address is F. M. Crume, M. D. Fredonia, Texas. And I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and am not concerned in its prosecution. F. M. Crume, 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 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 12th day of June A. D., 1899. Sign here R. G. Morgan Not. Pub. M. Co. Texas (Justice, Notary, or Clerk of Court, as the case may be.) U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUN 22 1899 Claim of Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav. No. 692,801 THE STATE OF ALABAMA, Jackson County. PROBATE COURT. Mr. Andrew P. Flanagan AND Miss Elizabeth Sanders MARRIAGE LICENSE Issued June 2nd 1866 Married June 3, 1866 On page 379 of Marriage Record. M. P. Brown Judge of Probate. State of Alabama Jackson County I, C. L. Cargile, Judge of Probate, in and for said County do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of the marriage of Andrew P. Flanagan and Elizabeth Sanders as shown on marriage record A. Bogy 379 now on file in my office in Scottsboro, Ala. Given under my hand and seal of office this Nov. the 9th 1899. B. L. Cargile Judge of Probate Marriage License The State of Alabama, Jackson County. To any of the State Judges, or to any Licensed Minister of the Gospel, or to any Justice of the Peace of Said County: Know Ye, That you are hereby authorized and licensed to join together in THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY Andrew P. Flanagan AND Elizabeth Sanders. Given under my hand and the seal of the court this 2nd day of June, 1866. M. P. Brown (L. S.) JUDGE OF PROBATE. STATE OF ALABAMA, Jackson County. I hereby certify that on the 3rd day of 1866 June, A. D. 1866, I solemnized the rites of matrimony between Andrew P. Flanagan and Elizabeth Sanders and at in said county. Witness this the 3rd day of June, 1866. By Jessie Lilly Justice of Peace U. S. PENSION OFFICE DEC 4 1899 Claim of Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav No. 692.801 Filed by MILO B. STEVENS & CO. WAR CLAIMS ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. JUN 22 1899 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT J. L. Wilson and S. A. Wilson State of Texas County of Mason In the matter of the Claim for Pension by Sarah E. widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Soldier 1st Ala. G Cav, personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, J. L. Wilson and S. A. Wilson of Fredonia Mason County Texas persons of lawful age, who being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid Claim as follows that Andrew P. Flanagin Died on the 12th day of January 1899 that I was present at the time and that I also attended his Funeral, and that I have known them as man and wife since the year 1862 up to the time of his death, and they was recognized as such in the community. I also certify that the claimant has no visible means of support and no one legally bound for her support. P. O. Adress Fredonia Mason County Texas J. L. Wilson x his mark Susan A. Wilson x her mark Witness J. L. Carson W. T. Flanagin Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 12th day of June 1899 at Fredonia Mason County Texas, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiants before swearing thereto, and that the affiants are to me well known and are respectable and credible and I fully certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim R. G. Morgan Notary, Public, M, Co, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE JUN 22 1899 Claim of Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G. 1st Ala. Cav. No. 692.801 Filed by MILO B. STEVENS & CO. WAR CLAIMS ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. OCT 4 1899 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT J. L. Wilson State of Texas County of Mason In the matter of Claim for pension by Sarah E. Flanagin personally came before me R. G. Morgan a notary public in and for Mason County State of Texas personally appeared J. L. Wilson whose Post Office address is Fredonia Mason County Texas and whose age is 47 years who being duly sworn declared in relation as followes I was personally acquainted with Sarah E. Flanagin since the year 1861 and have been acquainted with Andrew P. Flanagin all my life up to the time of his death in January 1899 that the said Sarah E. Flanagin and Andrew P. Flanagin were married together in the year 1866 and that from such acquaintance I know that neither of them had been previously married to any one else Sarah E. Flanagin's maiden name was Sarah E. Sanders and I know from long and intimate acquaintance with them that they both lived together as man and wife up to the time of his death and that they have never been divorced and I also know that she has never married since his death and I further declair that I have no interest in said Claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. J. L. Wilson x by mark Witness Robert Morgan W. T. Flanagin The above and foregoing, on the reverse side hereof, sworne to and subscribed before me this 4th day of September 1899 at Fredonia 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 affiant is to me well known respectable and credible and I certify that I have no interest in any way in the prosecution of this Claim. R. G. Morgan Notary, Public, Mason, Co, Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 5 1899 Claim of Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav No. 692, 801 SOUTH DIV. OCT 6 1899 RECEIVED Filed by MILO B. STEVENS & CO. WAR CLAIMS ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. OCT 4 1899 No. 77 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT Mrs. P. J. Crump The State of Texas County of Menard In the matter of the claim for pension by Sarah E. Flanagin Personally came before me, L. W. Ainsworth, a notary public in and for the county and state aforesaid, Mrs. P. J. Crump, whose post office address is Menardville in Menard County, Texas, and whose age is 47 years, who, being duly sworn declared in relation to the aforesaid claim as follows. I was personally acquainted with Sarah E. Flanagin from her infancy and have been acquainted with her ever since and have been acquainted with Andrew P. Flanagan since the year 1864 up to the time of his death in January 1899. That they the said Sarah E. Flanagan and Andrew P. Flanagan were married together in the year 1866 and that from such acquaintance I know that neither of them had been previously married to any one else. Sarah E. Flanagan's maiden name was Sarah E. Sanders and I know from long and intimate acquaintance with them that they both lived together as man and wife up to the time of his death and that they have never been divorced and I also know that she has never married since his death. And I further declare that I have no interest in said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution. P. J. Crump Witnessed by P. C. Baird & ??? The above and foregoing, on the reverse side hereof, sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of August 1899 at Menardville in the County of Menard, 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, including the words "is" "about" erased that affiant is to me well known and respectable and credible and I fully certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. L. W. Ainsworth Notary Public Menard County Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 5 1899 No. 692,801 CASE OF Sarah E. Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav Filed by Milo B. Stevens & Co., SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS AND PATENS, WASHINGTON, D. C. No. 77 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT S. D. Flanagin and M. E. Flanagin STATE OF Texas COUNTY OF Mason, SS. In the matter of the claim for Pension by Sarah E. Flanagin widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid S. D. Flanagin and M. E. Flanagin of Fredonia Mason County Texas person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid claim, as follows: That Andrew P. Flanagin Died on the 12th Day of January 1899. That I was present at the time and I also attended his Funeral. Character of property, 160 acres of Land valued at $1,000.00 no income mortgage on Land to the amount of $700.00 with interest at 8 Eight per cent other property to the amount of $100.00 and that she is without means of support is unable to work and has no one Legally bound for her support. Amount of crops Raised in 1899 Cotton 31/2 Boles valued at $70.00 Gathering and marketing $35.00 Corn Raised 500 Bushels valued at 30 cts per bushel $150.00 gathering and marketing 15cts per bushel 75.00 Total income on Crop $110.00 amount of Taxes for 1898 $8, 93 cts and I further declare that I have no interest in said claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution. S. D. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin Signature of Affiant or of each Affiant. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2nd day of August 1899 at Fredonia, 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, including the words erased and the words added; that the affiants are to me well known and are Respectable and Credible and I fully 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 AUG 10 1899 No. 692,801 CASE OF Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G 1st Ala Cav FOR ?? Pen & Comp Inv. ??? Ctf. 684,050 Filed by Milo B. Stevens & Co., SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS AND PATENS, WASHINGTON, D. C. No. 77 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT S. D. Flanagin and M. E. Flanagin STATE OF Texas COUNTY OF Mason, SS. In the matter of the claim for Pension by Sarah E. Flanagin widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid S. D. Flanagin & M. E. Flanagin Fredonia Mason County Texas person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid claim, as follows: that the claim is not in Real mortgage form, it is a vendors Lien note given for the purchase money and therefore is not on Record, and the one that holds it is not in the county at this time, so it is not possible at present to state the exact amount of claim. As to matter of Real Estate there has never been any Disposed of, and that neither of the Claimant or husband have been previously married have formerly sent Affidavit to that effect. and I further declare that I have no interest in said claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution. S. D. Flanagin M. E. Flanagin Signature of Affiant or of each Affiant. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 17th day of October 1899 at Fredonia, 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, including the words erased and the words added; that the affiants are to me well known and are Respectable and Credible and I fully certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. R. G. Morgan Notary Public, M. Co. Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 27 1899 3-562. ACCRUED PENSION Act of March 2, 1895. Southern Divison. Certificate No. 684050 Last issue November 17, 1891 Pensioner, Andrew P. Flanagin Act June 27, 1890 Date of death, January 12, 1899 Claimant, Sarah E. Flanagin Widow Fredonia Mason Co. Texas Certificate is filed. Voucher not filed. Submitted for Adm. Dec. 14, 1899 D. L. Tofoping Examiner. BOARD OF REVIEW Approved for Admission. Pay to widow as above. J. B. Albright, Reviewer, Dec 21, 1899. CERTIFICATE DIVISION. Accrued Pension Certificate and Order Issued Jan. 3, 1900 Mailed " 6, " Payable to Widow Original certificate and voucher 3 Briefs Knox. SOUTHERN. Signs by mark. Application for Accrued Pension (WIDOWS) State of Texas, County of Mason, SS: ON THIS 20th day of February, 1899, personally appeared Sarah E. Flanigan, who, being duly sworn, declares, declares that she is the lawful widow of Andrew P. Flanigan, deceased; that he died on the 12 day of January, 1899; that he had been granted a pension by Certificate No. 684050 which is herewith returned (if not, state why not) that he had been paid the pension by the Pension Agent at Knoxville, Tenn. up to the 4th day of November, 1898; after which date he had not been employed or paid in the Army, Navy or Marine service of the United States, except ; that she was married to the said Andrew P. Flanigan on the 3rd day of June A. D., 1866, at Larkinsville, in the State of Alabama; that her name before said marriage was Sarah E. Sanders that she had not been previously married; that her husband had not been previously married; that she hereby makes application for the pension which had accrued on the aforesaid Certificate to the date of death and she hereby appoints Milo B. Stevens & Co. of WASHINGTON, D. C. her lawful Attorneys in the matter, and her Post Office address is Fredonia. Sarah E. Flanagin x her mark Also personally appeared S. D. Flanagin, residing at Fredonia and M. E. Flanagin residing at Fredonia, who, being duly sworn say that they were present and saw Sarah E. Flanigan sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they know her to be the lawful widow of Andrew P. Flanigan, who died on the 12th day of January, 1899, and that their means of knowledge that said parties were husband and wife, and that the husband died on said date, are as follows: they having known them as such for 27 years and for 5 years Respectively. S. D. Flanagin. M. E. Flanagin. Signatures of Witnesses Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of February, 1899, and I certify that the affiants are reputable persons; that they know the contents of their depositions, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the above claim. R. G. Morgan Notary Pub., M. Co. Texas U. S. PENSION OFFICE FEB 24 1899 Tofoping EX No. 692801 Act of June 27, 1890. Sarah E. Flanagin Fredonia, Texas Widow Andrew P. Flanagin G. 1" Ala. Cav. Died at Fredonia Jan. 12, 1899 No other claim Inv. Ctf. 684050 Mar. 10, 1899. GWH, Clerk. Application filed: Feb 24, 1899. Attorney: Milo B. Stevens & Co. P. O. City Cert. #487,519 Sarah E. Flanagin Widow of Andrew P. Flanagin SARAH E. FLANAGIN FREDONIA, TEXAS. 487519 ACT APRIL 3-1081 DROP REPORT-PENSIONER SECTION W FINANCE DIVISION APR 13 1926 The name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $30 per month to MAR 4 1926, has this day been dropped from the roll because of death March 16, 1926. O. J. Randall Chief, Finance Division. Act of June 27, 1890 (3-232.) No. 487,519 Sarah E. Flanagin Widow of Andrew P. Flanagin Rank Pvt. Company G. Regiment 1" Ala. Vol. Cav. Rate per Month $8. Commencing Feby 24, 1899 Knoxville Agency. Issued Jany 3, 1900. Mailed " 6, 1900 Fee, $10. 53