Civil War Pension: Dempsey EASTWOOD (1890-1935); Norfolk County, VA Contributed by: Tanya ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.com *********************************************************************** This is the pension file for Dempsey Eastwood. Dempsey Eastwood is listed incorrectly in the NA as Dempsey Eastard. DECLARATION FOR INVALID PENSION Act of June 27,1890 State of Virginia County of Norfolk On the date hereinafter mentioned, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Dempsey Eastwood Jr., aged 46 years, a resident of the village of Western? Branch County of Norfolk, State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Dempsey Eastwood Jr. who was ENROLLED on the day of July, 1863, in Co. C 2 Regt U.S.C. Troops, in the war of the Rebellion, and served not less than ninety days, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Key West Fla, on the day of Jany 1866 That he is to a material extent disqualified from earning a support by manual labor, by reason of impaired sight both eyes, & rheumatism of shoulders That said disabilities are not due to his vicious habits, and to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has not served in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States, otherwise than as above stated, That he is not a pensioner, and never before applied for pension within the law. That he 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. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution, MILO B. STEVENS & CO., OF WASHINGTON, D.C., their successors or legal representatives, his true and lawful attorneys to prosecute his claim under said law, and agrees that they shall be allowed and paid, upon the issuance of a certificate, a fee of ten dollars. That his POSTOFFICE ADDRESS is 707 King st Portsmouth Va G.L. Pryor (his signature) Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) James James (his signature) Also personally appeared Geo L. Pryor, residing at Norfolk, and James James, residing at Norfolk, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Dempsey Eastwood Jr. the claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that from the appearance of said claimant and the acquaintance with him, they have every reason to believe, and do believe, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. G.L. Pryor James James Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 day of Dec, A.D. 1891, 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 presecution of this claim. R. Bazwell NP for Norfolk City SOLDIER'S APPLICATION ACT OF JUNE 27,1890 Name Dempsey Eastwood Service C 2 USC Troops Address 707 King St. Portsmouth, Va. FILED BY MILO B. STEVENS & CO., SOLICITORS OF CLAIMS MILITARY SERVICE NAME OF SOLDIER Dempsey Eastwood HFO Bureau of Pensions Sou Div Apr. 23, 1891 No. 912272 Inc. Sir: It is alleged that the above-named man enlisted July 4, 1863, and served as a Pvt. in Co. C, 2 Reg't USC. Inf also as a --- in Co.----,---Reg't and was discharged at Key West, Fla. on Jan. 1, 1866 No. of prior claim The War Department will please furnish an official statement in this case, showing date of enrollment and date and mode of termination of service. Very respectfully, Green B. Raum (his signature) Commissioner THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION, WAR DEPARTMENT. War Department Record and Pension Division APR 24, 1891 Respectfully returned to the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS The rolls show that Dempsey Eastard mentioned in the preceeding indorsement, was enrolled July 15, 1863, and M.O. Jan 5, 1866 The name Dempsey Eastwood has not been found on rolls of Co C 2 U.S.C. Inf. BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: H. Ainsworth (his signature) Maj. and Surgeon, U.S. Army PENSION OFFICE APR 25 1891 (stamp) NEIGHBORS' AFFIDAVIT Act of June 27, 1890 For the testimony of EMPLOYERS or NEAR NEIGHBORS of soldier (other than relatives), showing his present physical disability, as required under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. State of Va, County of Norfolk,ss: In the matter of the application for pension of Dempsey Eastwood Co C 2nd US Cold. Infantry. On this 24 day of January, A.D. 1891, personally appeared before me, a Deputy Clerk in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Moses Barrington aged 54 years, a resident of Portsmouth, in the County of Norfolk and State of Va., whose Post-Office address is Portsmouth Va, and Henry Palm aged 30 years, a resident of in the County of Norfolk, and State of Va. whose Post- Office address is Portsmouth Va well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: That we have been well and personally acquainted with Dempsey Eastwood for 20 years, and 4 years, respectively, and that the said Dempsey Eastwood has ever since we have been acquainted with him suffered with Rheumatism of the right arm and shoulders the results as we believe from the service in the U.S. our knowledge of the above facts are derived from being neighbors and frequently seen him and conversed with him about his disabilities, and we believe him to be injured to the extent of at least one half we further declare that we have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution. Chas Gibbs (his signature)Moses Barrington (his signature) Louis C. Phillips(his signature) Henry Palm (his mark) State of Virginia, COUNTY OF Norfolk,ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, including the words-- added, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant are personally known to me and that they appear to be credible persons. W. H. Barnes (his signature) Dpty Clerk Norfolk Co. Ct. Va. NEIGHBORS' AFFIDAVIT CLAIM OF Dempsey Eastwood Nature of Claim Inf. Pension Soldier Dempsey Eastwood Co. C. 2. U.S. Reg't Col.d Inf. Volunteers No. 912272 PENSION OFFICE AUG 15 1891(stamp) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT Aug 15 91 State of Virginia, County of Norfolk, ss: In the matter of Pension Claim of Dempsey Eastwood Personally came before me, a Justice of Peace in and for aforesaid County and State, Dempsey Eastwood, aged 46 years citizen of the Town of 709 County St. City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: During the War of the Rebellion I was a member of Company C. 2 U.S.C.I and I have had no other service since January 1st 1866. D. White (signature) AG Duncan (signature Demspey Eastwood (his mark) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiant; and I certify that read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its presecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me; that he is a credible person and so reputed in the community in which he reside. Witness my hand and official seal this 17 day of August 1891 G.W. Whitehurst, J.P.(his signature) PENSION OFFICE AUG 25 1891 (stamp) No. 912272 GENERAL AFFIDAVIT CASE OF Demsey Eastwood FOR Invalid Pension Reply to call No 3 Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D.C. Feby 23, 1892 Respectfully returned to the Record and Pension Division for further search and report as to whether the name Dempsey Eastwood and Dempsey Eastwood Jr. in Co C 2 U.S.C. Inf. If so personal descriptions of each is requested (Encl) Org Inv 912272 Dempsey Eastwood "C" 2. U.S.C. Inf Green B. Raum Commissioner War Department Record and Pension Department Washington, FEB 24 1892 Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions with the information that the name Dempsey Eastwood, Fr. has not been found on the rolls of Co. C. 2 U.S.C. Inftry. BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: H. Ainsworth Major and Surgeon, U.S. Army So Division Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D.C. Oct 30, 1894 Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, requesting a full military and medical history and personal description of the soldier. Please examine all records likely to afford any information as to diseases, wounds, or injuries incurred by him while in the service. ? other report on file. Orig Inv Claim No. 912272 Name Dempsey Eastard Co. C. 2 Reg't U.S.C. Vol. Inf W Lochness? (his signature) Commissioner Record and Pension Office, WAR DEPARTMENT. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Dempsey Eastard Co. C. 2 Reg't U.S.C. Infantry was enrolled July 15, 1863 and M.O. Jany 5, 1866. From Enl to MO he held the rank of Pvt and during that period the rolls show him present age 21 yrs. hgt 5' 5 1/2" comp eyes,hair black, born in Nansemond Va occupation farmer The medical records show him treated as follows: No records found. Claimant's Affidavit State of Va, City of Norfolk, ss: In the matter of claim of Dempsey Eastwood. On this 14th day of November A.D.,1894 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid City, duly authorized to administer oaths Dempsey Eastwood aged 52 years, whose Post-Office address is Rodman, Va. who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to said case as follows: The name under which I enlisted is spelled on my original discharge certificate now in my possession Dempsey Eastard. It should have been Dempsey Eastwood as that is the name of the family to whom my father belonged before the war. Since the war I have been variously called Eastwood and Eastard. The correct spelling is Eastwood. Being unable to read or write I suppose it has been misspelled by those who had filled out my papers. This statement was written wholly in my presence and from my oral statements made to T.T. Hubard at 34 Bank St. Norfolk Va. Nov 14th 1894, to whom I have exhibited my discharge certificate, and in making said statements I was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statements or remarks prepared or ordered by any other person. T.T. Hubard (his signature) Dempsey Eastwood(his mark) Wm Burgess (his signature) State of Va. City of Norfolk ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this say by the above named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit of said affiant, including the words--- erased, and the words --added and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that I believe him to be a credible person. Tazewell Taylor Hubard (his signature) Notary Public Claimants Affidavit. State of Va. City of Norfolk, ss: In the matter of pension claim of Dempsey Eastwood On this 23rd day of March, A.D. 1897, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid City, duly authorized to administer oaths, Dempsey Eastwood aged 56 years, a resident of Portsmouth in the County of Norfolk and State of Va. well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follws: That he has received an order for medical examination dated Jany? 4th 1897, directing him to report to the Board of examining Surgeons at Richmond. That since the receipt of the order he has been unable to earn sufficient money to pay his expenses to Richmond. That he has been ill & attended by his family physician, Dr. Parker. He asks that he be ordered elsewhere for examination or that the testimony of his family physician be reviewed as evidence of his disabilities. That these statements were written wholly in his presence and from his own statements made to T.T. Hubard, Norfolk, Va. Mch 23rd 1897 & in making the same he was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or note prepared or dictated by any other person. His Post Office address is 721 Clifford St. Portsmouth Va. T.T. Hubard Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) D. C. Cannon Jr. (his signature) Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, including the words--- erased, and the words---added, and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I futher certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that I believe him to be a credible person. Tazewell Taylor Hubard Notary Public ATTENTION N.J.T. DAVIS First Deputy Commissioner(stamp) Additional Evidence Claim of D. Eastard C 2 USCT AFFIDAVIT OF Claimant Ask adjudication of claim on examination of Aug 5/96 or that the order be changed to a place near his home FILED BY SIMON LYON ATTORNEY AT LAW, Kellogg Building, 1416 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MAR 26 1897 (stamp) Certificate No 931614 Name, Dempsey Eastwood Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D.C. January 15, 1898 Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the excuted voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below. Very respectfully, Clay? Evans (his signature) Commissioner First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name. Yes Annie Eastwood. Annie Weaver. Second. When, where and by whom were you married? Elder Armistead. Thomas Washington (crossed out) 1882 or 83. Portsmouth, Norfolk Co. Va. Third. What record of marriage exists? Marriage register Norfolk Co. Clerks office. Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce. Yes. Annie Skinner Eastwood about 1878. Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth. Two both other 20 grown age. Date of reply Mch. 12th, 1898 Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) RETURNED TO US PENSION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C.(stamp) Southern Div. Inc cif? No 931614 Department of the Interior Demsey Eastwood BUREAU OF PENSIONS Co. C. 2 Reg't USC Inf Washington, D.C., July 8, 1899 Sir: Will you kinkly 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, Commissioner Dempsey Eastwood 721 Clifford St. Portsmouth, Norfolk Co. Va No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name. Yes. Annie Eastwood-Annie Weaver. No. 2. When, where, and by whom were you married? About 1882 or 1883-Portsmouth Va. Rev. Armistead. No. 3. What record of marriage exists? License from Norfolk County Clerks office. 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. Yes. Annie Skinner, died about 1878. No. 5. Have you and children living? If so, please state thier names and dates of their birth. Two-both over 21 yrs. Date of reply, July 11, 1899 Witness T.T. Hubard Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) SOUTH DIV JULY 13 1899 RECEIVED (stamp) Declaration for Increase of Pension Under the Acts of June 27, 1890 and May 9, 1900. State of Virginia, City of Norfolk, ss: On this 22 day of February, A.D., one thousand nine hundred and four personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the City and State aforesaid Dempsey Eastwood aged 60 years, a resident of Portsmouth County of Norfolk, State of Va., who being duly sworn according to law, declares he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the Wash, D.C. Pension Agency at the rate of six dollars per month, Certificate No 931614; by reason of disability from Routine inability?. That he was a Pvt. in Co. C. 2nd Reg't U.S.C.T Vols. That he believes himself to be entitled to an increase of pension on the groun that the rate allowed him is too low and not commensurate with the extent of his present disability. He therefore requests that he be favored with another medical examination with the view of determining his right to $12 per month, the full rate allowed under the Act of June 27, 1890, as amended by Act of May 9, 1900. Vertigo, rheumatism and disease of the heart, and eyes, general disability. He requests to be ordered for medical examination to National Soldiers home, Huntington, Va. That said disabilities are not due to his vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation Simon Lyon of Washington, D.C., his true and lawful attorney, to prosecute his claim. His Post-Office address is 721 Clifford St. Portsmouth Va. T.T. Hubard Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) E.A. Vick (signature) Also personally appeared Edward Robinson, residing at Portsmouth Va., and Edward Riddick, residing at Portsmouth Va., persons whom I believe to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Dempsey Eastwood, the claimant, (make his mark) 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. T.T. Hubard Edward Robinson(his mark) E.A. Vick Edward Riddick(his mark) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 day of February, A.D. 1904 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration including the words J.C. DePatron? erased, and the words Simon Lyon added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Tazewell Taylor Hubard Notary Public INVALID CLAIM FOR INCREASE Under the Act of June 27/90 Dempsey Eastwood Alias Eastard, Applicant Co. C. 2nd Reg't. US Col Inf Vols. Pension Certificate No. 931614 FILED BY SIMON LYON ATTORNEY AT LAW, Kellogg Building, 1416 F Street, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. Also personally appeared Alfred Edwards residing at Portsmouth Va. and John Wright residing at Portsmouth Va persons whom I believe to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Dempsey Eastwood, the claimant make his mark 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. T.T. Hubard Alfred Edwards(his mark) M.D. Freeney (signature) John Wright(his mark) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of June, A.D., 1906 and I do hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration, etc., 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 directo of indirect in the prosecution of this claim. T.T. Hubard Notary Public Declaration and power of attorney valid. S.A. Cuddy, Chief, Law Division (stamp) RECORD DIVISION JUN 29 1906 (stamp) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS. Washington, D.C. Oct 11-1912 Respectfully returned to The Adjutant General War Department. For a further report giving date of disbandment of the written named organization 3 Enclosures Inv cif 931614 Dempsey Eastwood Pvt C 2 USC Inf JS Davis Commissioner ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE 1964227 WAR DEPARTMENT OCT 17 1912 (stamp) 1964227 WAR DEPARTMENT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE WASHINGTON, October 17, 1912. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Nothing has been found of record to show the date on which Company C, 2nd United States Colored Infantry was disbanded Geo Andrews (his signature) The Adjutant General. ACT OF MAY 11, 1912 DECLARATION FOR PENSION State of Virginia, City of Norfolk, ss: On this 5th day of March, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and 13 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the City and state aforesaid, Dempsey Eastwood, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is 70 years of age, and a resident of Portsmouth, State of Virginia and that he is the identical person who was ENROLLED under the name of Dempsey Eastwood, on the 15th day of July, 1863 in Co. C. 2nd U.S. Col. Vol. Inf. in the service of the United States, in the Civil War, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Key West, Fla., on the 16th day of January, 1866. That he was born August 1842 at Nansemond County Va. That he is a pensioner under certificate No. 931614. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of May 11, 1912. That his post- office address is 1012 London Street City of Portsmouth, State of Virginia. E.F. Bunch (signature) Dempsey Eastwood (his mark) T.T. Hubard Subscribed and sworn to me this 5th day of March, A.D. 1913 and I herby certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant 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. T.T. Hubard Notary Public U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 7 1913(stamp) (A copy of the Act Approved May 11, 1912 was included in Dempsey's pension file) DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D.C., January 2, 1915 Sir:Please answer at your earliest convience, the questions enumerated below. The information is requested for future use and it may be of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope, which requires no stamp. Very respectfully, Commissioner DEMPSEY EASTWOOD 1012 LONDON ST 931614 ACT MAY PORTSMOUTH, VA. No. 1. Date and place of birth? August 1842 Nansemond Va. The name of organization in which you served? Co. C. 2nd USC Col Vol Inf No. 2. What was your post office at enlistment? Nansemond Va. No. 3. State your wife's full name and her maiden name. Annie Weiver No. 4. When, where, and by whom were you married? About 1892 or 1893, Portsmouth Va. Rev. Armistead No. 5. Is there any official or church record of your marriage? Yes. If so, where? Clerks papers Norfolk Va. No. 6. Were you previously married? If so state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage, and the date and place of her death or divorce. If there was more than one previous marriage, let your answer include all former wives. Annie Skinner married in 1867 Died in 1878 Hester Tyner married in 1882 or 83 Died Apr? 1884 Cherry Weaver married Nov 1884 Died 1886? No. 7. If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband, the date of such marriage, and the date and palce of his death or divorce, and state whether he ever rendered any military or naval service, and, if so, give name of the organization in which he served. If she was married more than once before her marriage to you let your answer include all former husbands. Tom Weaver died about 1880 No. 8. Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation? Living together No. 9. State the names and dates of all your children, living or dead. Irene Dead? Florence, Ernie about 38 yrs old, (Baby)(Baby)(Baby) Date March 24, 1915 Witness T.T. Hubard Dempsey Eastwood(his mark) VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Form 2008 Rev. Sept. 1933 Eastwood APPLICATION FOR BURIAL FLAG The undersigned hereby makes application for a regulation burial flag to drape the casket Dempsey Eastard, whose rank and organization in the active service was Private of 1st Lieu Bradley, Co. C. 2 Reg U.S.C.T Inf. Vol who died at 1025 Glasgow Portsmouth Va. on 11 3 1935 and who will be buried at Portsmouth Va on 11-5-35 The deceased was an honorably discharged veteran of the Civil War I am the Undertaker for the deceased. 11-4-1935 John T. Fisher (his signature) Address 317 Effingham St. RECORD OF ACTION TAKEN Approved for issue Robert D.W. Ogg Portsmouth Virginia November 4th 1935 (signature of issuing official) Assistant Postmaster Post Office (title of issuing official) RECEIPT OF FLAG ACKNOWLEDGED:John T. Fisher 1 Flag received 11/5/35