Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....ARMSTRONG, Matthew L. 1902 Civilwar - Pension 9th Regt Inf ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jimmy R. Polk http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00022.html#0005485 May 13, 2008, 6:25 am FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A05057: Surname: ARMSTRONG Given Names: Matthew L. Service Unit: 9th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Application County & Year: Marion Co 1902 Page 001 A5057 Page 002 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension. State of Florida} Marion County} On this 18th day of March, 1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, M. L. Armstrong, who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the …….day of June or July, 1863, in Captain Garys Company, county of Marion, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company 9th Regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier, at…………….., State of……………….., on or about the …..day of ……………., 186…., and was honorably discharged at the expiration of my service on the ……..day of ………….in ……………..county, State……………………, I ………… (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom.) I make this claim on account of age and on account of old age. [And that as the direct result of said injuries, thus received in line of duty during the war,] I am now unable to gain a livelihood by manual labor; that I have continuously since January 1st, 1885, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $800 in this or any other State, and have not purposely disposed of our property for the purpose of availing ourselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida; that I am not otherwise enabled, or in a position to earn, and have no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood by manual labor, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. M. L. Armstrong P. O. Address Fello Blitchton, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of March, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. Page 003 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 21st day of Oct. 1828, in Lincoln county, State of N. C., and that I am now past the age of sixty-five (65) years; that I was a bona-fide citizen of this State on January A. D. 1885, and have continuously resided in this State since that date; that I do not own property, real or person, or real and personal, to the value of eight hundred dollars ($800), and that I am by reason of age incapable of providing a living by manual labor for myself. M. L. Armstrong P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of March, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Marion County. We do solemnly swear that we personally knew M. L. Armstrong the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in “G” Company 9th Regiment, and know of our own knowledge that he did receive the injuries set forth in the above application at the time and place claimed, and that the disability therefrom claimed to exist does exist, and that he never deserted the Confederate Army. To be subscribed by two persons. C. M. Bowers Late of “G” Co 9th Reg Fla Vols. Valentine his X mark Fort Late of “G” Co. 9th Reg. Fla Vols. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of March, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by M. L. Armstrong and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $800; that they have not disposed of any property for the purpose of availing themselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida, and that he is not physically or otherwise able, or in a position to earn a livelihood, by manual labor. B. R. Blitch P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla. J. M. Blitch P. O. Address Blitchton, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of March, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk, Clerk Page 004 We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined M. L. Armstrong, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find him unable to earn a livelyhood (sic) by manual labor. S. H. Blitch, M.D. Residence Blitchton, Fla. E. Van Hood, M.D. Residence Ocala, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of March, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of respectability and good reputation, and that their statements are worthy of belief; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to attest said affidavits, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk of Circuit Court We, the undersigned County Commissioners of Marion county, Florida, do hereby certify that we have carefully investigated the above application for pension made by M. L. Armstrong, and are satisfied that the conditions and alleged facts therein stated are true and correct, and that he is legally and justly entitled to the pension provided by the act, approved May 3, 1901. H. W. Long, Chairman F. S. Lucius Jno. L. Edwards E. S. Wartmann N. A. Fort, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Revised Statutes of Florida, Chapter II, Article I. 2077. The children of parents who are unable to support themselves, shall be required to make provisions for their support. 2078. On information filed before the Justice of the Peace of the proper district by any person whomsoever, stating that certain persons have made no adequate provisions for their father and mother, or either of them, the Justice shall cause a summons to be issued to said parties, and evidence to be taken as to the truth of the facts stated in the information, and if the same shall be found true, after a fair trial in which the defendants shall have the right to be heard by counsel, the Justice shall issue an order making an assessment on the said children for such amount as shall be necessary for the support of their parents. 2079. Said order shall carry with it the right of enforcement, and shall have the force and effect of a writ of garnishment on the wages of such children, and shall further provide for the person to whom and the manner in which the money assessed therein shall be paid. Page 005 4196 1594 ACC $120.00 Claim For Pension By M. L. Armstrong Of Marion Co. Late of …………………..Company …………………..Regiment Filed In Executive Department April 16, 1902 Approved Aug. 15th, 1902 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office 120 100.00 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee Pay from May 1, 1902 At rate of $96.00 Per annum Page 006 (Form F) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came S. H. Blitch, M.D., who being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a physician; that he is a resident of the State and County aforesaid, that he personally knows Mathew L. Armstrong, the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension. This deponent further says that he has carefully examined the said applicant’s physical condition and finds: (Here state nature, character and extent of wopunds (sic), disease or disability.) That he is 79 years of age physically disabled – He is very feeble and is entirely unable to perform any manual labor. This deponent further says that the said Mathew L. Armstrong is [permanently] disabled by reason of such age and physical weakness from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Add “and totally,” if the facts are such as to warrant such statement.) (If the application for pension is based upon age, strike from the above last line the words “by manual labor.”) S. W. Blitch, Physician Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of July, A. D. 1907. G. W. Coulter Notary Public State at Large Certificate of Clerk of the Circuit Court I certify that the above affidavits are genuine; that all of the affiants are persons of trustworthy character and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit; that the attesting officers are duly authorized to administer oaths; that their signatures are genuine, and that the said applicant M. L. Armstrong is a bona-fide resident and citizen of the State of Florida. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court for Marion County, this 28 day of August, A. D. 1907. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Page 007 Note: This page has been left blank in its entirety. Page 008 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909. (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 13 day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and ………personally appeared before me, a Clerk Circuit Court in and for the county and State aforesaid, Mathew L. Armstrong who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 80 years of age, having been born on the 21 day of Oct. 1828 in the county of Taskers, in the State of N. C. That he is a bona fide citizen of the county of Marion, State of Florida. That he has resided in the State of Florida continuously since the ……day of December, 1855. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Marion, under the name of M. L. Armstrong, on the …..day of June, 1863, in Company G, Regiment 9th of the State of Fla. in the service of the (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) Confederacy and who was honorably discharged at ……………………..in the State of …………………………… on the …………day of ………………….., 186… on account of ………………………………………………….. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) I was captured 2 days before the surrender & sent home from Chespeke Bay. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederacy in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederacy nor take the oath of allegiance to the United States until after the surrender of the Confederate Armies. (Here state whereabouts at close of Civil War.) That I was prisoner. Page 009 That I do not own property, including real estate, personal property, stocks, bonds, mortgages or other collateral securities of any kind in this or any other State, nor does my wife own with me jointly or separately, property to exceed in value the sum of five thousand dollars. That the following is a true and correct statement of all the property owned by me or by my wife, jointly and separately in this or any other State: Real estate, located at…..None…….$…….. Cattle, horses and other live stock….None……$…….. Personal property…..None……$………… Stocks……None……$………. Bonds…..None…..$………. Mortgages, notes and other securities…..None…..$……… Total…….$..None… That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 1594, at the rate of $120 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is Blitchton, County of Marion, State of Florida. Mathew his X mark Armstrong (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) S. T. Sistrunk (2) C. E. Connor Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of July, A. D. 1909, and I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Page 010 (Form B.) State of Florida} County of Marion} We, the undersigned citizens of Marion County, State of Florida, do hereby certify that we personally know Mathew L. Armstrong, who is an applicant for a pension under the laws of Florida, and that from our own personal knowledge, and from the best information available, we believe that the applicant does not own property (including the property of his wife) to exceed in value the sum of $5,000, and that the statements made by him relative to the value of his property are true and correct. (To be signed by two citizens.) B. R. Blitch S. H. Blitch Sworn and subscribed before me this 17th day of July, 1909. J. W. Coulter Notary Public State at Large (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit Note: This form has been left blank in its entirety. Page 011 Report of County Commissioners We, the undersigned, County Commissioners in and for the County of Marion, Florida, do hereby report that at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held this day, the foregoing application of M. L. Armstrong, for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant does not own property (including the property of his wife) to exceed the value of $5,000, and that the representations made in the petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted to the applicant. Witness our hands this ……..day of………………, A. D. 19…… (1) (illegible first name) King, Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) W. J. Crosby (4) N. A. Fort (5) M. M. Proctor, County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court Note—All blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Pension No. 5057 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 1594 Application No. 14793 Pensioner No. 347 Claim For Pension By Mathew L. Armstrong Of Blichton Postoffice Marion County Late Of G Company 9th Fla Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Aug 21 1909 With pay from July 1 1909 At the rate of $120 per annum …………………………….. Secretary of Board Filed in Comptroller’s Office In. 50 from Oct 1, 1911. Capital Pub. Co. State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 012 S. H. Blitch, M.D. Surgeon State Prison Hospital Ocala, Florida, Nov. ………1911. To the Honorable Pardoning Board, Tallahassee, Fla. Gentlemen: We the undersigned friends and neighbors of Mr. W. (illegible) Armstrong of Blitchton Fla. appeal to you to increase his pension to the maximum ($12.50) per month for reasons as follows: he is 83 years old, has been blind in one the greater part of his entire life, has a senile cataract in the other eye; which means that he is almost totally blind, very feeble with considerable mental decline. Names Names Jose Banger B. C. Blitch J. P. Phillips O. S. Sanders E. H. Miller J. T. Burgess S. H. Blitch W. B. Rawls Geo. N. Shealy B. R. Blitch Geo. M. Blitch W. P. Harmony W. J. Wilby J. H. Badger Mabe Phillips Page 013 $150 per annum from Oct 1 – 1911. Additional Comments: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.org/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/armstron556gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 15.7 Kb