Marion County FlArchives Military Records.....BECK, Jarrett J. 1902 Civilwar - Pension 7th 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 July 20, 2009, 8:56 pm FLORIDA CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION FILES PENSION APPLICATION A02179: Surname: BECK Given Names: Jarrett J. Service Unit: 7th Regt Inf Reference: Wife’s Name: Elizabeth Turner Application County & Year: Marion Co 1902 Page 001 A02179 Page 002 Widow’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1917 Form A. State of Florida} County of Alachua} On this 19th day of October, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nineteen, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. E. F. Beck, a resident of Evinston, County of Marion, State of Florida, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain a pension under the provisions of Chapter 7259, Laws of Florida, approved June 7, 1917. That she is the lawful widow of J. J. Beck who enlisted under the name of……………… on the……..day of…………….., 186…, in Company………………..Regiment of the State of……………………….and who was honorably discharged at…………………, 186…, on account of……………………………………………………………………… (Here give complete statement of other service, if any.) That he also served…………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… For Proof of Husbands Service refer to No. 5880. (State here if husband drew a pension, and when.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she was lawfully married to the said J. J. Beck under the name of Elizabeth Francis Turner in the County of Marion, State of Florida, on the 25th day of December, 1866, and that she was not divorced from him before nor has she remarried since his death, which occurred on the 29th day of Sept, 1919, in the County of Marion, State of Florida except as hereinafter stated. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That she is a resident of Marion County Florida, and has continuously resided in the State of Florida since the 15th day of Jany 1845. Page 003 That she was heretofore granted a pension from the State of Florida under Certificate No. ….. That she is not a pensioner of any other State. That her Postoffice address is Evinston, County of Marion, State of Florida. Mrs. E. F. Beck (Signature of Claimant.) Attest: (1) H. E. Wood (2) F. B. Hester Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of Oct., A. D. 1919. I hereby certify that the above declaration, etc., was made known and fully explained to the applicant before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. F. B. Hester Notary Public (a) State of…………………. County of………………. I, …………………………….., of …………………County, …………………………., hereby certify that the records in this office show that a marriage license was issued to …………………… and ………………………on the 25 day of Dec., A. D. 1866. The records further show that the above named parties were married on the………….day of………………….., A. D. ………….., and that the ceremony was performed by ………………… ……………………………………. (b) State of Florida County of Alachua Before me, a ………………………… in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared J. L. Beck and ……………………, who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says each for himself that he was present at the marriage of J. J. Beck and Elizabeth Frances Turner which occurred at Turner Pond on the 25th day of December, A. D. 1866, in the County of Marion, State of Florida, and that the ceremony was performed by Preacher Simmons, I think. J. L. Beck (L.S.) …………..(L.S.) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16 day of October, A. D. 1919. W. E. Smith County Judge Page 004 (c) State of Florida County of Alachua Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared W. P. Welch and A. W. Smith who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, each for himself, that he knows of his own personal knowledge of the death of J. J. Beck, which occurred at Evinston, County of Marion, State of Fla., on the 29 day of Sept., A. D. 1919. W. P. Welch (L.S.) A. W. Smith (L.S.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day of Oct., A. D. 1919. F. B. Hester Notary Public 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 Mrs. E. F. Beck for a pension under the Laws of Florida, was investigated by us; that we are satisfied that the applicant has been a bona fide citizen of the State of Florida for eight years just preceding the date of this application, and that the representation made in the petition and affidavits are true, and that a pension should be granted the applicant. Witness our hands this 4th day of Nov., A. D. 1919. (1) O. H. Rogers Chairman (2) J. W. Davis (3) J. T. Hutchins (4) J. A. Talton (5) W. D. Carn County Commissioners By the County Commissioners. Attest: P. H. Nugent Clerk Circuit Court By T. D. Lancaster, Jr., Deputy Note: All Blanks must be filled out. All information required must be fully and accurately given. Applicants may use either form (a) or (b) for proof of marriage, or she may attach certified copy of marriage certificate. Applicant may attach certified copy of official record of husband’s death in lieu of form (c) if preferred. Where the applicant for pension has remarried since the death of the soldier husband, upon whose service she is applying for a pension, she must establish the fact that she has again become a widow in the same manner as prescribed in above paragraph, or if divorced, she should forward certified copy of decree granting a divorce annulling such marriage. Soldiers and Widows of Soldiers who were mustered into regular service of the Confederate States Army and members of the State Troops and Home Guards of Florida, upon proper proof, are entitled to a pension under Act of June 1917. State Troops, Reserves and Home Guards of other States are not entitled to a pension under said Act. Applicant Must Give Permanent Address. Page 005 These Blanks to be filled in by Pension Board. Claim No. ……………. Name…………………. Property………………. Co. Com……………… Res…………………… Proof of War Service Witnesses……………. ………………………. ………………………. Company…………….. Regiment…………….. Enlisted………………. ……………………….. W. D. Record Company……………… Regiment……………… Enlisted……………….. ………………………… Remarks ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… ………………………… Further information Former Claim No. 5880 Application No. 21550 Pensioner No. 2179 Claim For Pension By Mrs. E. F. Beck Of Evinston Postoffice Alachua County Widow Of J. J. Beck Of …………………..Company …………………..Regiment Filed In Pension Department Nov. 19, 1919 Approved And Filed In Comp- Troller’s Office Nov. 29, 1919 With pay from Nov. 19, 1919 At the rate of $180.00 per annum Sinclair Wells Secretary of Board …………………………………. T. J. Appleyard, Printer, Tallahassee, Florida 6.00 Page 006 Soldier’s Pension Claim Under The Act Of 1909 (Form A.) State of Florida} County of Marion} On this 31st day of July, A. D. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid, Jarrett J. Beck, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 70 years of age, having been born on the 7th day of May, 1839, in the county of Barnwell, in the State of South Carolina. 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 10th day of January, 1851. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Gainesville, Fla., under the name of Jarrett J. Beck, on the 1st day of April 1861, in Company I, Regiment 7th of the State of Florida in the service of the (Here state whether the service claimed was in the Confederate States Army or in the service of a State.) Confederate States Army and who was honorably discharged at Rock Island, Ill., in the State of Illinois, on the…..day of…….I think in July, 1865, on account of released from Rock Island prison on account of the close of the war. (Here state fully any other military service performed by the applicant.) Served through Tenn and Ky., was captured at Missionary Ridge. Was captured in 1863 and was never exchanged or paroled. (Here give date and place of capture, imprisonment, exchange or parole.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That I served faithfully until honorably discharged from the service of the Confederate States Army in the year 1865, and did not desert the service of the Confederate States Army 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 At Rock Island prison. Page 007 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 $150.00 Personal property $100.00 Stocks…………………………….None……………. $……….. Bonds…………………………….None……………. $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities………None……… $………. Total $………. That I have heretofore been granted a pension from the State of Florida under pension certificate No. 3320 at the rate of $120.00 per annum. (Here state any disabilities, physical or mental.) Lost one eye from Smallpox – was sick with that disease at Loudon Tenn while in the Army. (Here state any wounds received, or loss of limbs and eyesight.) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… That my postoffice address is McIntosh, County of Marion, State of Florida. Jarrett J. Beck (Claimants must sign name in full.) Attest: (1) W. E. Allen (2) L. T. Hickson Sworn and subscribed before me this 31st 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. H. Gaitsfeile Notary Public My Commission Expires Dec. 11th, 1909. (Form C.) Physician’s Affidavit State of Florida} County of Marion} Before me personally came……………………………., 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 Jarrett J. Beck 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 wounds, disease or disability. Please avoid technical terms.) I have known Mr. Beck for several years he is blind in one eye and is old and feeble and not able to do physical work. This deponent further says that the said Jarrett J. Beck is permanently………disabled by reason of such age from earning a livelihood for himself by manual labor. (Please note carefully resolution below before certifying to total disability.) Geo. S. Means, M.D. Physician Sworn and subscribed before me, this 31st day of July, A. D. 1909. S. H. Gaitsfeile Notary Public At a meeting of the State Board of Pensions held July 10th, 1907, at which the Governor, Comptroller and Treasurer were present, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved: That persons entitled to Pensions under the Laws of Florida, who apply for the amount allowed in cases of total disability, must submit the affidavit of a reputable physician stating specifically the personal ailment and conditions that make the applicant entirely helpless and incapacitated, physically or mentally, for any work or business. Page 009 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 Jarrett J. Beck 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 3rd day of August, A. D. 1909. (1) illegible signature Chairman (2) J. M. Mathews (3) M. M. Proctor (4) N. A. Fort (5) W. J. Crosby 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. 5880 Act of 1913 Former Claim No. 3320 Application No. 14798 Pensioner No. 352 Claim For Pension By Jarrett J. Beck Of McIntosh Postoffice Marion County Late Of I Company 7 Fla Regiment Filed In Pension Department Aug 7 1909 Approved Aug 21 1909 With pay from Jul 1 1909 At the rate of $125 per annum ………………………………. Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office ………………………., 19….. Capital Pub. Co., State Printer Tallahassee, Florida Page 010 Form No. 700 I. B. Hilson, State Printer, Tallahassee, Fla. Soldier’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this 20 day of May 1904 personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, J. J. Beck who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the 1st day of April 1861 in Capt A. S. Mosely Company, county of Alachua, in the State of Florida, and that while in actual service in said company 7 Seventh Regiment of the State of Florida and in line of duty as such soldier, at Rock Island Prison, State of Illinois on or about the 1 day of May, 1865, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his service on the…..day of……..in…… County……….State…………….he…………………………………………………….. (Here state fully and clearly all the facts, showing the injury, its character, and especially the extent of the injury and disability resulting therefrom By the Federal Government after the surrender of the Confederate Army and given transportation to Jacksonville Florida. That during my service in the army I had small pox which put out one of my eyes and impaired the other. And that as the direct result of said injuries, thus received in line of duty during the war, he is now unable to gain a livelihood by manual labor; that he has continuously since January 1st, 1885, been a citizen of Florida; that neither he, nor his 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 any property for the purpose of availing themselves of the provisions of the pension laws of Florida; that he is not otherwise enabled or in a position to earn, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood by manual labor, and that he never deserted the Confederate service, and that he receives no pension from any other source. J. J. Beck P. O. Address McIntosh Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 day of May 1904. J. C. Turnipseed Justice Peace Marion County. Page 011 I do solemnly swear that I was born on the 7 day of May, 1839, in Barnwell county, State of South Carolina, 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 personal, 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. J. J. Beck P. O. Address McIntosh Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 day of May 1904. J. C. Turnipseed Clerk Circuit Court Justice Peace County We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. J. Beck the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in Capt. Mosely Company I 7. Florida Regiment, and knew 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. R. Bullock Late [of] Col [Co.] 7th Reg. To be subscribed by Two Persons. Wm. W. Sanders Late of………..Co. I. 7. Reg. Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of June 1904. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk State of Florida} County of…….} Personally appeared before me a……………………..in and for said county, ………, who being duly sworn says that he is Adjutant of Camp No. ………….of United Confederate Veterans at………………in county of……………..and that………………was at the time of his death a member in good standing of said Camp. Sworn to and subscribed before me this……day of…………..A. D. 19…… Note – Fill out the one of the above affidavits most suitable to applicant’s condition. We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by ……………………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. W. E. Allen P. O. Address McIntosh Fla W. R. Baker P. O. Address McIntosh Fla Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7 day of May 1904. J. C. Turnipseed Justice Peace Page 012 We the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined J. J. Beck, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find him with sight of one eye lost and other one very much impaired said to be the result of small pox contracted during the war. H. C. Walkup Geo. S. Means, M.D. Residence McIntosh Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 7 day of May 1904. J. C. Turnipseed Justice of Peace 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 J. J. Beck 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 June 6th, 1903. H. W. Long Chairman Jno. L. Edwards E. S. Wartmann S. R. Pyles 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 013 ACC 6632 3320 Received 3320 Clerk Circuit Court And County Auditor Claim For Pension 120 By J. J. Beck Of McIntosh, Marion Co., Fla. Late of ………………….Company 7th Fla. Regiment Filed In Executive Department June 17, 1904 Approved Aug. 9th, 1905 C. H. Dickinson Secretary of Board Filed In Comptroller’s Office 120.00……190….. Pay from June 17th 1904 at rate of $96.00 per annum Page 014 Soldier’s Application for Pension State of Florida} Marion County} On this…………….day of……………1902, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county and State, J. J. Beck who being by me duly sworn, declares he is the identical person who enlisted on or about the……day of……, 186…., in Captain A. S. Moseley’s “I” Company, county of………., in the State of ……………., and that while in actual service in said company 7th Regiment, of the State of Florida, and in line of duty as such soldier, at Loudon, State of Tennessee, on or about the 12th day of April, 1863, 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.) contracted a severe case of small pox which incapacitated me for active duty in the army for a period of three or four months, which disease left my eye sight in very bad condition and has gradually become more impaired until at the present time I am unable to see sufficient as to enable me to make a living for myself, 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, 1880, been a citizen of Florida; that neither I, nor my wife, nor both combined, own real and personal property to the value of $600 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, and that I have no children or other relation able so to do, and whose legal duty it is to support me, and that I never deserted the Confederate service, and that I receive a pension from no other source. J. J. Beck P. O. Address Orange Springs, Fla. McIntosh, Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of April, 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk Circuit Court, Marion County. Page 015 We do solemnly swear that we personally knew J. J. Beck the above applicant for pension during the Civil War of 1861 to 1865, that we served with him in Tennessee in Company 7th Fla. 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. R. Bullock Late of Col. 7th Co. Fla Reg. …………………………….. (To be subscribed by two persons.) Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of April 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk We do solemnly swear that we are familiar with the value of all the property owned by J. J. Beck and his wife, directly or indirectly, in this or any other State, and that the actual combined value thereof does not exceed $600; 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, and has no income from any source sufficient for a livelihood, and no children or other relation able so to do, whose legal duty it is to support him. D. G. Turner P. O. Address Citra Fla C. W. Turner P. O. Address Anthony Fla Sworn and subscribed before me this 7th day of April 1902. S. T. Sistrunk Clerk We, the undersigned physicians, residents of the State and county aforesaid, do solemnly swear that we have carefully examined Jarrett J. Beck, who is personally known to us to be the person above applying for a pension under the laws of Florida, and find that his right eye is totally destroyed for any use and that the left one is and has been of very little use since the said attack of Small Pox which destroyed his right and impaired his left very materially. These results Page 016 Are the direct results of Small Pox of which he suffered in 1863 A. D. while in the Confederate service. R. D. Godard M.D. Residence Citra, Fla. H. C. Walkup M.D. Residence McIntosh Fla. Sworn and subscribed before me this 31st day of October, 1901. R. K. Wartmann Notary Public, State of Florida At Large 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 J. J. Beck 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 June 2, 1899. H. W. Long Chairman N. A. Fort F. S. Lucius E. S. Wartmann Jno. L. Edwards 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 017 4195 Claim For Pension By J. J. Beck Of Marion County, Late Of ………………….Company, ………………….Regiment. Filed In Executive Department: Apl 16th, 1902 Approved: …………………, 1……. ………………………… Governor Filed In Comptroller’s Office: …………………, 1……. Tallahassee Job Office, Tallahassee, Fla. Proof of injuries not sufficient. Dr. Certif.. does not show disability. Does not show how he retired from C.S.A. (by parole or discharge) Page 018 Comptrollers Office Ernest Amos State of Florida Comptroller State of Florida Comptroller’s Office Tallahassee Nov. 24th., 1919. Mr. A. J. Beck Evinston, Fla. Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of the 18th. instant relative to Mrs. Beck’s application for pension, I beg to advise that one more affidavit of her marriage should be furnished, as the law requires two. I will suggest that this affidavit be furnished as early as possible in order that her application may be complete when it is presented to the State Board of Pensions for consideration. Yours very truly, Ernest Amos (signature) Comptroller. /B Page 019 Transcriber’s note: Across the face of page 019 is written “None of any Kind”. That the following is a true and correct statement of all property owned by me in this or any other State. That I do not own property, including real estate, personal property, mortgages or other collateral securities, stocks or bonds in this or any other State to exceed in value the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, exclusive of my home and land upon which said home stands. Real estate, located at $………. Personal property $………. Cattle, horses and other live stock $………. Stocks $………. Bonds $………. Mortgages, notes and other securities $………. Total $………. Mrs. E. F. Beck Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of Oct 1919. F. B. Hester Notary Public My Commission Expires Jan. 7th, 1922. Page 020 5880 352 Walkup Drug Company Dispensers of Pure Drugs, Paints and School Supplies Prescriptions Carefully Compounded McIntosh, Fla., September 20 1913. This is to certify that Mr J. J. Beck IS physically disabled on account of his age from being able to earn a living by manuel labor. Age 74. A. C. Walkup M.D. P. Berlin M.D. Subscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public For State of Florida this 20th day of September 1913. Samuel H. Walkup Notary Public Page 021 196 State of Florida} Marion County} Before me personally came J. A. Carlton who being duly sworn deposes and says That he was present at the marriage of J. J. Beck to E. F. Turner on Dec. 25th 1866, which occurred at Turner Farm and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Jones. J. A. Carlton (Seal) Subscribed before me this 2nd day of Dec. 1919. F. B. Hester Notary Public Additional Comments: NOTE: Words in [] are lined through in original. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.org/fl/marion/military/civilwar/pensions/beck618gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/flfiles/ File size: 30.4 Kb