Union County, NC Confederate Pensioners
Note: This file is incomplete, but I no longer have easy access to these records so I decided to publish
what I have so far. The microfilm containing these records are available at many libraries, and at the NC
Archives in Raleigh. Some are now available on the NC Archives website. The original papers are held at
the NC Archives.
Since this file is very large, I’ve had to upload it to my website in a PDF format. The names are not
indexed by my site search engine, so please search this document for the individual surnames you’re
looking for.
I apologize for any formatting errors that may have occurred when I converted my Word file to PDF. Oh
well, at least the info is there even if it isn’t pretty! I hope you will find these records useful! I have
found them fascinating to research, just wish I could’ve finished. So far, the following records have been
accumulated over 7 years, and in no particular order.
Julie Hampton Ganis, Feb. 1, 2013.
ABSTRACTS FOUND IN THE
CONFEDERATE PENSION FILES OF
CONFEDERATE PENSIONERS FROM
UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Transcribed by Julie Hampton Ganis
Part 1 - 1885 Pension Act
Part 2 - 1901 Pension Act
This is an incomplete listing which includes Pensioners (soldiers or their widows)
who lived in Union Co. before, during or after the Civil War. I’ve also included some pensioners who
were from Union Co., but who applied for pension from another county.
In 1867 North Carolina began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who were blinded or lost
an arm or leg during their service. In 1885 the State began granting pensions to all other disabled
indigent Confederate veterans or widows. The laws were amended in 1901 and on many
subsequent occasions, expanding the scope of the law to include more beneficiaries [including a
final revision that allowed former slaves to receive pensions]. 1
Originally, the law allowed widows who married on or before the year 1875 to draw pensions
provided they were not otherwise disbarred. A widow or soldier who owned $2,000 or more in
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property could not draw a pension.2 In later years, however, all Confederate veterans and widows
became eligible for compensation, not just the indigent veterans and widows.3
Copies of pension applications can be found at the state archives in the state in which the pension
was applied for.4
The North Carolina State Archives has custody of applications for pensions applied for in N.C.
These records are arranged in two series: Applications for Pensions under the Act of 1885, and
Applications for Pensions under the Act of 1901.5
PART 1 – Act of 1885 Pension Applications
Jacob W. Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.2.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow M. L. Austin applied for pension May 30, 1885 at age 48 from
Monroe. Application stated that soldier enlisted Mar 31, 1862 in Co. A, 48th N.C. State Troops and died
from sickness at Gordonsville, Va. Nov. 25, 1862.
Thomas A. Austin (Anson County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 15th NC State Troops and Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension at age 45
from Jones Creek, Anson Co, NC on Jun 8, 1885. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. B, 15th
NC State Troops, then transferred to Co. I, 48th NC State Troops in 1863. While at White Oak Swamp,
Va., he received wound in left arm just above waist “which incapacitates him from manual labor.”
John Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.4.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Widow Henrietta Belk applied for pension May 11, 1885 from Monroe
at age 49. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Co. B, 43rd NC State Troops on Nov 18,
1862 and died in Pennsylvania on Aug. 2, 1863. Affidavit from N. W. Broom stated that he was
acquainted with widow and served with said soldier in the 43rd, and that soldier died Aug. 1863 from
fever contracted at Petersburg from effects of wound received at Battle of Gettysburg. Another affidavit
from N. W. Broom stated that soldier was made prisoner of war after being wounded and was carried to
Petersburg and died of brain fever in hospital on or about Aug. 14, 1883(sic: 1863).
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-Tuesday, July 3, 1923, The Monroe Journal, (Union County, NC) -The county pension board, consisting of S. E. BELK,
B. H. BENTON and Condor STINSON, met yesterday and received ten applicants for pensions, five from widows and
five from old soldiers. The law allows widows who married on or before the year 1875 to draw pensions provided they are
not otherwise disbarred. A widow or soldier who owns $2,000 or more property cannot draw a pension.
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-For copies of N.C. Confederate Pension Applications, contact: Dept. of Cultural Resources, Office of Archives and
History, Division of Historical Resources, Archives and Records Section, 4614 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276994614. Requests may also be made online at: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/
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Alexander Bennett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.4.34]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 28th NC Infantry. Widow N. J. Bennett applied for pension June 1, 1885 from Richardson’s
Creek at age 55. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 28th NC State Troops on Oct. 2, 1862
and died in prison at Point Lookout, Md. June 12, 1864.
John L. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.6.70]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Ellen Broom applied for pension May 29, 1885 from Adam’s
Mill at age 47. Application stated that soldier enlisted Mar 18, 1862 in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops. Was
wounded at battle of Fredericksburg and carried to hospital where he died of wounds Dec 31 1862. Also
see Act of 1901 Pension Applications for widow.
John G. Byrd (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.8.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow: Delilah Byrd applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Rushing P.O.
at age 46. Application stated that soldier enlisted May 8, 1862 in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops and died
Aug 25, 1864 from wounds received at Reams Station.
James W. Caraway (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.9.40]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow: Elisabeth Caraway applied for pension July 3, 1885 from
Walkersville at age 53. Application stated that soldier enlisted Aug. 1, 1862 in Co. F, 48th NC State
Troops and died from sickness at Charlottesville, Va. Dec. 7, 1862.
Daniel Chapel (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.10.38]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC Infantry and Company F, 49th NC Infantry. Widow: Elizabeth Chapel applied for
pension May 4, 1885 from Wolfsville at age 60. Application stated that soldier enlisted Sept. 1, 1861 in
Co. F, 35th NC State Troops, transferred to Co. F, 49th NC State Troops and died May 24, 1864 in
Virginia. Note in application papers indicated that she was Mrs. Johnston, “also known as Mrs.
Chapel.”
Henry Chapman (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.10.40]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension May 26, 1885 from Adam’s Mill at age 42.
Application stated that he enlisted Mar 18, 1862 in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops and on Sept. 17, 1862
while at Sharpsburg, Md., was wounded and lost one of his arms by amputation.
Jesse Coker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.11.61]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Penina Coker applied for pension June 23, 1885 from Beaver
Dam at age 58. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on Mar 20, 1862
and died at Raleigh of sickness on Jan. 2, 1863.
George Courtney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.12.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Harriet Courtney applied for pension Jun 1, 1885 from Lanes
Creek at age 49. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on Mar 15, 1862
and died at Petersburg, Va., June 29, 1862 of sickness.
Samuel W. Craig (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.13.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Price’s Mill at age 43. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. F, 35th NC State Troops on Oct. 4, 1861 and was wounded in head by which
he lost his right eye and damaged his left eye Aug 3, 1864 at Petersburg.
James Dulin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.15.54]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Nancy M. Dulin applied for pension July 3, 1885 from
Walkersville at age 48. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 26th NC State Troops on Cot. 10,
1862 and died from sickness May 1, 1863 in NC.
John M. Fincher (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.18.4]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Mt. Prospect at age 44. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. F, 48th NC State Troops on March 15, 1862 and while at Cold Harbor, Va.,
June 3, 1864, received wound by which he lost his left eye.
William Fincher (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.18.5]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC Infantry. Widow M. J. Fincher applied for pension June 24, 1885 from Adam’s
Mill at age 53. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. F, 35th NC State Troops on Oct. 4, 1861 and
died Dec. 13, 1862 at Virginia. Affidavit from R. H. McCorkle stated that he was in same unit and that
William S. Fincher was killed at Battle of Fredericksburg about Dec. 13, 1862 and that he was by the
side of Fincher when he was killed. Also see Act of 1901 Pension for widow.
Stephen H. Germon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.19.67]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Rebecca Germon applied for pension June 11, 1885 from Monroe
at age 54. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. F, 48th NC State Troops on Aug. 21, 1862 and
died of sickness at Petersburg, Va. March 10, 1864. [name also written as Stephen H. Jarmon.]
Clement Goodwin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.20.59]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Emaline Goodwin applied for pension May 25, 1885 from
Monroe at age 52. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on Nov. 15,
1862 and died in Virginia Dec. 13, 1862. [Also see 1901 Pension list]
Minor Griffin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.21.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Elizabeth C. Griffin applied for pension May 30, 1885 from
Monroe at age 49. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on March 15,
1862 and died of sickness at Goldsboro, NC on June 1, 1862.
Hiram Hagler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.22.7]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company H, 30th NC Infantry. Widow Rosanah Hagler applied for pension June 23, 1886 from Long’s
Store P.O. at age 62. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. H, 30th NC State Troops on Sept. 22,
1863 and died in District of Columbia on July 12, 1864. She further stated that she received a letter from
a federal officer of the prison where her husband died stating that he died of Gangrene of the wound.
Letter from Thomas Starnes to the Pension Board dated Aug. 12, 1886 stated that he was well
acquainted with soldier and was a member of the same company and regiment, and that soldier was killed
by the bursting of a shell from the enemy’s guns in the District of Columbia near Washington City.
David J. Haney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.22.68]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Margaret J. Haney applied for pension June 11, 1885 from Lanes
Creek at age 52. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on May 5, 1862
and died at Richmond on March 29, 1864 of sickness.
James R. Harris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.23.23]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Widow Edith Harris applied for pension May 30, 1885
from Monroe at age 58. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. C, 10th Batt. NC State Troops on
March 29, 1862 and died at sickness at Goldsboro, NC on Aug. 7, 1862.
J. H. Hartis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.23.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company K, 30th NC Infantry. Widow Sarah Hartis applied for pension June 9, 1885 from Indian Trail
at age 54. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. K, 30th NC State Troops on Sept. 13, 1861 and
died at Petersburg, Va. on Aug 10, 1862 of sickness.
Nimrod Hartsell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.23.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 4th NC Cavalry (aka: Company E, 59th NC Troops). Widow Matilda Hartsell applied for
pension June 27, 1885 from Oak Grove P.O. at age 50. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E,
4th NC Cavalry on April 1, 1863 and died in Maryland while a prisoner of war at Point Lookout of
sickness on Nov. 11, 1864. Affidavit from D. G. Sosimon to Pension Board dated Sept. 10, 1887 stated
that soldier belonged to Co. E, 4th Regt. NC State Troops, (Captain Brice’s) and was taken prisoner at
Maryland near “Gaytersburg” and died while at Fort Delaware on Oct. 2, 1862. [Note: Roster shows that
he died Oct. 3, 1863 at Fort Delaware, DE.]
Joseph T. Hasty (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.23.61]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company K, 43rd NC Infantry. Widow Eliza E. Hasty applied for pension July 4 1885 from Beaver Dam
at age 47. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. K, 43rd NC State Troops on Feb. 25, 1862 and
died April 9, 1862 of sickness.
Coleman D. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.45]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Telitha Helms applied for pension July 3, 1885 from Monroe at
age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 48th NC State Troops on March 19, 1862 and
died in Pocotaligo, S.C. on March 28, 1862 of sickness.
Giles Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.47]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Eliza A. Helms applied for pension May 11, 1885 from Monroe at
age 55. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on May 15, 1862 and died
in Virginia Nov. 31, 1863 of sickness.
John R. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Caroline Helms applied for pension June 1, 1885 from Monroe at
age 60. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. F, 48th NC State Troops on Aug. 1, 1863 and died
in Virginia on Dec. 20, 1863 of sickness.
Joshua Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.49]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Caroline C. Helms applied for pension June 16, 1885 from
Raywood P.O. at age 61. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops on May
10, 1862 and died at Petersburg, Va. on Aug. 21, 1862 of sickness.
Nathaniel Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.50]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Lucinda Helms applied for pension July 23, 1885 from Monroe
at age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on Aug. 18, 1862 and
died at Richmond, Va. on Dec. 29, 1862 of sickness.
Noah E. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 48th NC State Troops and Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Emeline Helms applied
for pension May 12, 1885 from Monroe at age 62. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 48th
NC State Troops on Feb. 22, 1862, transferred to Co. B, 26th NC State Troops and died in Virginia Dec.
8, 1862 of sickness.
Samuel Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.24.53]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Sarah A. Helms applied for pension May 30, 1885 from Monroe
at age 45. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops on March 15, 1862 and
died at Fredericksburg, Va. on Dec. 19, 1862 of sickness.
James F. Hill (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.25.56]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Martha C. Hill applied for pension Aug. 20, 1885. Affidavit from
James T. Hart who was a 2nd Lieut. in Co. I, 48th NC State Troops, stated that James F. Hill died at
Pocotaligo , S.C. in Apr. 1863 of typhoid fever. [Note: Roster shows soldier listed as James Franklin
Hill and that he died April 10, 1863]
C. J. Horton [Churchwell J. Horton] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.26.62]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Elizabeth Horton applied for pension June 1, 1885 from Lanes
Creek at age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops March 15, 1862
and died in Virginia on June 4, 1864. Affidavit from J. P. Horn dated Nov. 13, 1885 stated that he had
been personally acquainted with C. J. Horton, deceased husband of Elizabeth Horton, who was killed
in battle at Turkey Ridge, Va. on or about May __, 1864. [Note: See Oct 25, 1904 issue of The Monroe
Journal for obituary of Elizabeth Smith Horton, widow of C. H. Horton who died during the war. She
died Oct 15, 1904 in Lanes Creek Twp at abt 75 yrs. Obit. names children and siblings. She is buried at
Smith Cemetery, Union Co., NC.]
George W. Jarrett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.28.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company H, 23rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension Sept 6, 1886 from Brown Creek P.O. at age 48.
Application stated that he enlisted in Co. H, 23rd NC State Troops on April 6, 1861, and on May 12, 1864
while at Spotsylvania C.H., Va., his right arm was completely shattered to pieces between the shoulder
joint and elbow, and was amputated the same day. [Note: Roster shows that he resided in Gaston Co, NC
at time of enlistment.]
H. W. Laney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.32.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Martha Laney applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Wolfs Pond
P.O. at age 49. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on March 15, 1862
and died in Virginia Feb 5, 1865 of wounds. Affidavit to Pension Board from W. O. Starnes dated Sept.
7, 1885 stated that he was well acquainted with H. W. Laney, who was killed at or near Hatcher’s Run,
Va. in Feb. or March, 1865.
Also see 1901 pension list.
Wilson B. Laney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.32.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Mary L. Laney applied for pension June 24, 1885 from
Winchester P.O. at age 61. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops on
March 15, 1862 and died Oct. 12, 1862 in Virginia.
Calvin D. Leonard (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.32.71]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Emily Leonard applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Rushing
P.O. at age [59?]. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I 53rd NC State Troops on March 20,
1862 and died of sickness on or about Aug. 10, 1862 at Weldon, NC. Also see 1901 pension application
for widow.
Robert B. McCorkle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.36.2]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications. \
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Widow Martha McCorkle applied for pension June 30, 1885 from
Poortith P.O. at age 50. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 43rd NC State Troops on Jan. 9,
1862 and died May 10, 1863 in NC. Affidavit dated Sept. 10, 1885 from W. S. P. Hunter who was also a
member of the same company and regiment, stated that McCorkle was killed in battle at Plymouth, NC
on Apr 19, 1864 and that he saw McCorkle after he was shot and knows that he was dead, that the
wound which caused the death was a wound through the body just below the neck….
James W. McElroy (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.36.25]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Rebecca L. McElroy applied for pension June 24, 1885 from
Adams Mill at age 46. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 53rd NC State Troops on March
14, 1862 and died in Pennsylvania on July 1, 1863. [Note: Roster shows that he died July 7, 1863 at
Gettysburg, PA.]
David McGuist [David McGuirt?] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.36.43]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Widow Mary E. McGuist applied for pension May 18, 1885 from
Monroe at age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B. 43rd NC State Troops on Feb. 5, 1862
and died in NC on June 1, 1862 of sickness. [Note: Roster shows that David McGuirt died June 10, 1862
in Hospital at Wilmington, NC.]
W. B. McLain [William Brown McLain] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.21.36.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 15th NC Infantry. Applied for pension from Monroe. Affidavit dated June 6, 1877 stated that
he had lost his entire eyesight while engaged in said service. Letter dated May 6, 1882 from James C.
Huey, Clerk of Court, to G. L. Dudley stated that W. B. McLain of Monroe was still blind in both eyes
caused from a gun shot wound “received in the later Confederate war.” Affidavit dated July 3, 1886
stated that he was still living and a resident in Union Co. and entitled to pension “as before.” [Note:
Pension application didn’t state which unit he was in, but North Carolina Troops 1861-1865 A Roster
lists William B. McLain in Co. B, 15th NC Infantry. He resided in Union Co., NC when he enlisted as a
Private on May 3, 1861 at the age of 30. Wounded in the right eye and left side on Oct. 14, 1863 at
Bristoe Station, VA. Absent wounded on or about Nov. 1, 1863. Present at Veterans reunion in Monroe
Nov. 22, 1878. Notice in Monroe Enquirer, May 10, 1879 –“Pension granted - Mr. W.B. McLAIN, a
member of Co B. “Monroe Light Infantry,” who lost both eyes from the effects of a wound received
during the war, was before the committee last Monday to establish his right to the pension of five dollars
a month...” See death notice in Monroe Journal June 25, 1907 p.3, gives his name as Brown McLain.
Mentions that he was shot in head during battle which “put both eyes out…. Was in McRae’s Company,
15th Regiment…” Died “Saturday” [June 22nd] in Waxhaw.]
Garrison Medlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.37.42]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Mary E. Medlin applied for pension May 30, 1885 from Stevens
P.O. at age 44. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on March 6, 1862
and died in Maryland on Dec. 23, 1864 “had sickness while in prison at Point Lookout.”
William M. Medlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.37.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Eliza A. Medlin applied for pension May 23, 1885 from Loves
Level at age 46. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on May 5, 1862
and died in Virginia May 5, 1864. Affidavit from D. Mac Price stated that William Medlin was mortally
wounded in battle at Spotsylvania Court House on or abt. May 9, 1864 and died in Field Hospital a few
days later. [Note: Widow Eliza Medlin filed a claim for settlement with the war dept. on February 20,
1865]
William C. Mosley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.39.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Margaret Mosley applied for pension June 15, 1885 from
Walkersville at age 46. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 26th NC State Troops on Aug.
17, 1861 and died at Kinston, NC on April 25, 1863 with sickness (brain fever).
James C. Nance (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.40.14]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Sarah P. Nance applied for pension Aug. 2, 1886 from Gibralter
P.O. at age 52. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on Aug. 8, 1862
and died at Fredericksburg, Virginia on Dec. 28, 1862.
Jacob Philmon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.43.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company A, 27th NC Infantry. Widow Elisabeth Philmon applied for pension June 1, 1885 from Lanes
Creek P.O. at age 54. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. A, 27th NC State Troops on May 23,
1863 and died in Virginia on Aug. 24, 1864. Affidavit from L. G. Parker of Union County stated that he
had been personally acquainted with Jacob Philmon and heard that he was killed in battle at Reams
Station, Va., on or about Aug. 25, 1864. Note from George C. McLarty, Clerk of Superior Court, stated
that the name appears incorrectly as Jacob Philmore on roster.
Amos Pigg (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.44.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Jane G. Pigg applied for pension May 11, 1885 from Monroe at
age 53. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 26th NC State Troops on June 5, 1861 and died
in Pennsylvania on Aug. 3, 1863. She reapplied April 2, 1886 from Flows P.O. at age 56. Application
stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 26th NC State Troops on June 5, 1861 and died at Gettysburg, Pa.,
July 3, 1863. Affidavit from J. H. Laney dated Aug. 13, 1887 stated that he had been personally
acquainted with Amos Pigg and that he was present and saw him shot and killed in the battle at
Gettysburg, Penn. on or about July 3, 1863.
Peter W. Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.44.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Nancy C. Plyler applied for pension June 13, 1885 from Mount
Prospect at age 44 (or 49?). Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on
April 1, 1862 and died in Virginia n Dec. 13, 1862. Affidavit from J. R. Lathan and Samuel Holden
stated that they were members of the same company and that Peter W. Plyler was shot and instantly
killed in battle at Fredericksburg, Va. on or about Dec. 13, 1862.
Samuel M. Rape (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.45.74]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Sarah A. Rape applied for pension June 6, 1885 from Rushing
P.O. at age 50. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on Sept. 16, 1861
and died in New York on July 4, 1862 of sickness while a prisoner at Governors Island.
George Richardson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.47.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Jane B. Richardson applied for pension July 6, 1885 from
Walkersville P.O. at age 62. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. F, 48th NC State Troops on
Sept. 1, 1861 and died in Richmond, Va. on or about Aug. 18, 1862 of wounds.
Ezekiel Ross (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.48.39]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Widow Mary W. Ross applied for pension May 29,
1885 from Monroe at age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. C, 10th Battalion on March
28, 1863 and died of sickness April 25, 1863. [Note: Roster shows that he died April 21, 1863 in
Wilmington, NC of disease.]
John T. Ross (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.48.41]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC Infantry and Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 6, 1885 from
Indian Trail at age 41. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 35th NC State Troops on Oct. 4,
1861, afterwards transferred to Co. A, 48th NC State Troops and lost his left arm on July 25, 1864 while
at Reams’ Station, Va.
Allen Spears (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.53.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Margaret Spears applied for pension on July 4, 1885 from Olive
Branch P.O. at age 56. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th N.C. State Troops on or
about Sept. 21, 1862, and died of sickness while at Gordonsville, VA on or about March 6, 1864.
D. A. Starnes [David A. Starnes] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.53.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company H, 30th NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 20, 1885 from Mount Prospect P.O. at age 63.
Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. H, 30th NC State Troops on or about Sept. 24, 1863, and
while at Snicker’s Gap, Va., on or about July 17, 1864, received a wound in his right leg, and by reason
of said wound, leg was amputated. J. Millen Stewart signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the
application were true. Doctor’s statement showed that the leg was amputated between the knee joint
caused from a gunshot wound received during the late war “which renders Mr. Starnes unable physically
to support his family.”
Thomas H. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.53.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications. Also see Act of 1901 Pension Application.
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 4, 1885 from Mt. Prospect P.O. at age 44.
Application stated that he had enlisted in Company B, 43rd Regiment NC State Troops on or about March
19, 1862, and while at Snigger’s (sic) Gap, Va., on or about July 18, 1864, he received a wound by which
he lost his left arm. W. O. Starnes signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were
true. Doctor’s report stated that the left arm was amputated at the shoulder joint.
William Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.53.53]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Margaret E. Starnes applied for pension May 11, 1885 from
Monroe at age 61. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Company E, 48th NC State Troops
on or about March 15, 1862 and died of sickness in Virginia on or about Dec. 25, 1863. A. A. Laney
signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were true.
Thomas B. Stegall (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.53.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Co. I, 4th NC Senior Reserves. Name not found on roster, but Adaline Stegall, age 54, widow
of Thomas B. Stegall, applied for pension on June 1, 1885 from Rushing P.O., Union Co.,
based on her husband’s service in “Co. I, Senior Reserves.” He was killed at Salisbury on or
about Nov. 14, 1864. A letter found in the pension file dated Aug. 28, 1885 from Henry Bivens
stated that he was acquainted with widow Adaline Stegall, and that “Thomas B. Stegall, while
guarding Federal prisoners at Salisbury, N.C. was killed during an outbreak of the prisoners; that he saw
him shortly after he was shot and knows that his remains were sent home for
interment….” See newspaper account of his death. 6
John N. Stilwell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.54.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Widow Jane C. Stillwell applied for pension on May 19, 1885 from
Stevens P.O. at age 45. Husband died in Virginia on or about July 1, 1862.
E. M. Tomberlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.56.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company C, 9th NC Cavalry. Applied for pension June 20, 1885 from Raywood P.O. at age 54.
Application stated that he had enlisted in Company C, 9th NC Cavalry on or about May 29, 1861, and
while at Black & White Station, Va., on or about June 23, 1864, he received a wound in the left arm,
6
Thursday, December 1, 1864 N. C. ARGUS (Wadesboro', Anson County, NC)
-The Salisbury Watchman of the 26th inst., gives the following account of an attempt on the day before on the part of the
Yankee prisoners, confined near Salisbury, to overpower their guard and to escape. We learn that one of the guard killed
was Mr. Thomas B. STEGALL, a worthy citizen of Union county. "At the hour of relieving the sentinels that had been on
duty from 12 to 2 o'clock, a squad of prisoners made a rush upon the guard, seized their guns and in the scuffle killed two
and wounded some few others. This unprovoked and unexpected attack upon our guard immediately drew the fire of the
outer sentinels and two pieces of artillery upon the recusant prisoners. A few shots, however, which resulted in killing and
wounding about fifty, restored the usual quiet."
causing the arm to be amputated. A. H. Fitzgerald signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the
application were true.
R. Stewart Tomberlin [Reuben Stewart Tomberlin] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.21.56.49]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery Regiment. Widow Susan Tomberlin applied for pension
in 1885 in Union Co, NC, while a resident of Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., NC at age 56. Application
stated that her husband had enlisted in Company C, 10th Battalion NC State Troops on or about April 1,
1862, and died on or about Feb. 1, 1865 of sickness at Charlotte while on his way home on furlough. G.
W. Helms of Monroe signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were true.
John Treadaway (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.56.61]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Nancy Treadaway applied for pension June 10, 1885 from Aimes
(sic) P.O. at age 50. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Company D, 37th NC State
Troops on or about Sept. 16, 1861, and died of sickness at Petersburg, Va., on or about Aug. 25, 1862. R.
A. Bivens of Monroe signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were true.
J. H. Trull [James Henry Trull] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.57.6]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 5, 1885 from Raywood at age 60. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on April 15, 1862, was wounded in left arm at
Fisher’s Hill, Va. on Sept. 22, 1864, and lost arm near shoulder joint.
Murphy Usery (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.57.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Elizabeth Usery applied for pension July 6, 1885 from Wolfes
Pond P.O. at age 56. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Company E, 48th NC State
Troops on or about May 8, 1862, and died of sickness at Goldsboro, NC on or about June 10, 1862.
James W. Vickory (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.58.6]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Emeline Vickory applied for pension June 15, 1885 from
Walkersville P.O. at age 54. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Company F, 48th NC
State Troops on or about March 25, 1862 and died of wounds in Virginia on or about Dec 13, 1862. Jno.
R. Simpson signed affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were true.
Joseph York (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.21.62.56]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1885 Pension Applications.
Company H, 7th NC Infantry. Widow Hannah S. York applied for pension May 23, 1885 from Monroe
at age 51. Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Company H, 7th NC State Troops on or
about Feb. 23, 1862, and died of disease in N.C. on or about Nov. 3, 1862. A. H. Crowell signed
affidavit attesting that the facts stated in the application were true.
PART 2 - Act of 1901 Pension Applications (and later years)
Sam A. Aarant [Samuel Arant] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.1.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 1st S.C. Regt., Lt. Frank Welch’s Company. Widow, Mrs. Mary Aarant, applied for
pension on Feb 20, 1930 at age 52, Resident of Rte. 7, Monroe. Soldier enlisted 1862 at Lancaster, S.C.,
Company D, 1st S.C. Regt., Lt. Frank Welch’s Co. They were married Sept. 18, 1897. He died June 20,
1919 and had drawn pension from Union Co. Mary Elizabeth Deese (widow of Sam Arant) was on
pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.7 [Also see Act of 1901 Pension Application for Samuel
Arant]
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. D, 1st Regt.
(Hagood’s) S.C. Volunteers. Samuel Arant enlisted at Lancaster April 28, 1863. Wounded at Second
Manassas and reported in muster rolls of Dec. 31, 1862 and Apr. 30, June 30, Aug. 31, and Dec. 31, 1863
as absent on furlough since Nov. 15, 1862. Reported on muster roll of June 30, 1864 as having returned
to company. On muster roll of Feb. 28, 1865.]
S. Acoth [Sylvester Aycoth, Sylvester Aycock] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.1.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th N.C. Infantry. Applied for pension on July 1, 1907 at age 64, resident of
Monroe. Enlisted March 16, 1862 in Co. A, 48th Regt. N.C. State Troops. Doctor’s statement indicated
that he had “lameness from wound in the right upper leg received in battle….” Pension was approved.
[Note: Roster of Company A, 48th NC infantry shows a Sylvester Aycock. There was a Sylvester Aycoth
listed on the 1900 Union Co. census in Buford Township, born about 1845 in S.C.]
Harvey Adams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.2.2]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 1st S.C. Regiment. Applied for pension on July 6, 1908 at age 65, a resident of Union
County. Enlisted Sept. 15, 1864. Pension was approved. [Note: Roster of Co. A, 1st (Butler's) South
Carolina Infantry (1 S.C. Regulars.) lists Harvey Adams]
James W. Adams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.2.26]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 1st S.C. Heavy Artillery. Widow Nancy Adams applied for pension on June 22, 1901 at
age 67, resident of Zoar P.O. Application stated that soldier was in Co. A, 1st S.C.H.A., enlisted Spring
1862 and was killed in the bombardment of Ft. Moultrie by the explosion of a cannon in the fort in the
latter part of 1863.
George N. Alexander (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.4.18]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 26th N.C. Infantry. Applied for pension on June 29, 1901, a resident of Vann P.O. Enlisted
June 5, 1861 Company B, 26th Regt. N.C. S.T. Wounded in the head by a minnie ball at Richmond, VA
in 1864, which “impares my memory and brings on nervous spells….” Application for admission to the
7
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
N.C. Soldiers Home dated April 30, 1902 stated that he was age 61, dark complexion, 5’10”, by
occupation a laborer and that his nearest relative was brother W. W. Alexander of Winchester, N.C.
W. W. Alexander (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.4.47]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 15th N.C. Infantry. Widow Rachael E. Alexander applied for pension in 1916 from Union
Co at age 75. Husband was in Co. B, 15th NC. [application light and hard to read].
J. T. Allen [James T. Allen] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.5.15]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 26th S.C. Infantry. Applied for pension June 15, 1906 from Marshville at age 73. Enlisted in
Co. B, 26th, S.C. State Troops and lost an eye at Charleston by accident in Dec 1861. Had been on
pension list of Chesterfield Co, S.C. and “will have been in state 12 months 1st Aug. 1906.” [Note: Roster
of Co. B, 26th S.C. Infantry lists a James T. Allen]
W. C. Anderson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.8.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Mary A. Cook applied for pension in 1903. Her second husband was a Mr. Cook was also a
confederate veteran
[Note: Can’t locate pension record on microfilm. Possibly the W. C. Anderson that enlisted at age 30 on
May 8, 1862 as a musician in Co. E, 48th N.C. Infantry and died Jan. 11, 1865. Could be the same
William C. Anderson who married Mary Ann Parker on Jan. 8, 1857 in Union Co.]
Samuel Arant (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.9.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 1st S.C. State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Zoar P.O. at age 64. Enlisted in
Company D, 1st S.C.S.T. Aug 20, 1861, and while at Manassas Junction, Va. on or abt. Aug. 30, 1862,
was wounded by being shot in the foot “and my heel badly torn up…..” Widow Mary E. Arant applied
for pension July 7, 1919 from Monroe Rte 7 at age 41. Application was disallowed due to her age.
Widow reapplied Sept. 28, 1942 at age 65 as Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Deese, widow of Sam Arant prior to
her marriage to Mr. McNeil Deese who died Oct. 6, 1928. Stated she and Samuel Arant were md. Nov.
27, 1897 and that he died June 20, 1919. Widow applied for increase in pension Oct. 7, 1942 at age 65
and was approved for Class A Pension. [Note: Also see Sam Aarant pension record]
Emsley A. Armfield (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.9.39]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Private in Captain McIntyre’s Company, 11th Georgia Cavalry (State Guards). Enlisted July 7, 1863 at
Thomasville (Ga.). Company muster roll dated Aug. 22, 1863 shows him present. Widow Rachael A.
Armfield applied for pension July 23, 1931 from Monroe at age 86. They were married Dec. 10, 1862
and he died Sept. 2, 1915.
A. J. Ashcraft [Alexander J. Ashcraft] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.11.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 6th N.C. Infantry. Widow M. A. Ashcraft applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Rushing
P.O. at age 77. Husband was in Co. D, 6th Regt. N.C.S.T. and enlisted April 4, 1864 and died in service in
Spring 1865. She had previously been on pension roll. [Note: Alexander J. Ashcraft and wife Mary A.
were shown on the 1860 census in White Hill P.O., Union Co.]
Wilson C. Ashcraft (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.11.14]
BLACK
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Negro. Applied for pension on July 4, 1932 from Monroe at age 89. Stated
that he had enlisted April 1, 1863 and was injured in right forearm at Fort Fisher. Was a personal servant
to Capt. Thomas E. Ashcraft and was engaged for a part of his first years service in building
fortifications at Fort Fisher. After completion of this work he was made body servant to Capt. Ashcraft.
Further stated that he was born a slave to “Big John Ashcraft” in Union County and that when Rafe
Ashcraft, son of “Big John” was mustered from service on account of disability, applicant was sent to
army in his stead and served honestly and faithfully as required of him by his superior officer until the
war ended
J. A. Ashley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.11.26]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 63.
J. W. Auberry [Joseph W. Auberry] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.11.88]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 21st NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe #6 at age 67. Enlisted in
Co. C, 21st Regt N.C.S.T. in May 1861 (other parts of pension file show he was in Va. State Troops) and
had slight wound in right leg by explosion of shell. Widow F. E. Auberry applied for pension July 3,
1922 from Monroe at age 73. Stated husband enlisted from Virginia and the only way he could prove his
service was his honorable discharge which was filed with his application. He died Feb 24, 1922. Oath of
Allegiance dated June 23, 1865 shows that Jos. W. Auberry of Surry County, N.C. had dark
complexion, brown hair, gray eyes and was 6’ ¾” tall. Widow applied for increase in pension July 4,
1932 from Monroe at age 84, at which time she was totally disabled. [Note: N.C. Troops book shows that
Joseph W. Auberry enlisted in Co. C, 21st Regt. N.C. Troops as a resident of Surry County. Captured at
or near Sayler’s Creek, Va., April 6, 1865 and confined at Point Lookout, Md., until released on June 23,
1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.]
G. D. Austin [Green D. Austin] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 7, 1924 from Waxhaw #4 at age 89. Enlisted in
Co. B, 26th NC State Troops on Jun 5, 1861. Wounded in right leg at Gettysburg and was with Lee at
surrender.
J. W. Austin [Jacob W. Austin] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.16]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Widow M. L. Austin applied for pension Jun 29, 1901 from Monroe at
age 65. Soldier enlisted in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops on Mar 31, 1862 and died in service at
Gordonsville, Va. Nov 25, 1862 of disease. Widow had been on pension roll for 12 years. [Note: also see
listing for Jacob W. Austin under1885 Pension Act]
John M. Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.21]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 15th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from "New Salem Unionvill post
office" at 72 years old. States that he had enlisted on or about May 10, 1861. Doctors statement says he
was wounded on right side of head "from which he is now paralyzed." Roster shows he enlisted May 3,
1861 at age 24 and was present or accounted for through Oct. 1864.
J. Milton Austin [Joseph Milton Austin] (Mecklenburg Co, NC) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension June 17, 1911 from Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Co, NC at age 66. Application stated that he enlisted from Union Co. on Oct. 5, 1864 and contracted
rheumatism during the war 1860 to 1861. This application was disallowed. He reapplied for pension Jun
10, 1912 at age 65 and was approved for Pension 4th Class. Doctor’s statement says that he contracted
pneumonia in Dec. 1864 following measles and had a defective left lung, also his right ear had been
infected from measles and he had been deaf in left ear since. His right leg was crippled from rheumatism
contracted in war of 1861. He had also had a stroke of paralysis on left side of face. His widow Dorcas
E. Austin applied for pension on Jan 27, 1926 from Charlotte at age 70. States they were married in
1870. [Note: Union Co. marriage records show that J. M. Austin, son of Joseph & Lydia, married on Apr
28, 1870 to D. E. Griffin, daughter of C. P. & Unity.]
Josiah Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.23]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 4th NC Senior Reserves. Applied for Confederate pension June 5, 1908 at age 90,
resident of Unionville, Union Co., N.C. W. H. Mullis and J. R. Rushing signed affidavit
attesting to the facts he stated in his application. Dr. J. L. Bost wrote statement concerning his
poor health. [Additional information: He was born Jan. 4, 1818 and died June 15, 1911
and is buried at the Austin Family Cemetery located on Sugar and Wine Rd. and
Little Staton Rd, near New Salem, Union Co, NC.]
L. F. Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.24]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC Infantry
Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe, NC at age 67. He stated that he enlisted March
20, 1862. Doctor’s examination showed that he was wounded in the left shoulder and also that he
suffered from rheumatism, indigestion, irritable heart and general nervousness. Widow Almetta L.
Rollins applied for his pension Dec. 19, 1939 from Monroe, NC at age 79 (born Nov 7, 1860). She stated
that they were married on Sept. 28, 1898 and that he died Sept. 27, 1907. Doctor’s examination found
her to be totally disabled.
Thomas A. Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 15th NC State Troops and Company I, 48th NC Infantry
Also see Act of 1885 Pension Application. Soldier applied for pension July 3, 1922 from Monroe, NC.
Stated that he had enlisted in April 1861 and wounded June 15, 1864 while at White Oak Swamp, VA.
Note on application says this was for an increase and to be transferred from Mecklenburg Co, NC to
Union Co, NC. A letter from the Pension Board dated 1922 states that he was “unable to earn a living
now, and that his left arm is useless because of a wound, the left fore-arm bone protruding beyond the
hand bones…” A letter from Dr. H. D. Stewart dated 1922 stated that he had fallen out his back steps
and tore the tendons around the left wrist joint which resulted in permanent disability. He was approved
for 3rd Class Pension. A letter from the Pension Board dated 1924 stated that he was no longer disabled
and they requested he be placed on the 4th Class Pension list.
W. H. Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.32]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC State Troops.
Soldier applied for pension on July 5, 1909 at age 69. Doctor’s report showed that he had received no
wounds. Another application was dated July 5, 1920 from Monroe at age 80. Stated that he had enlisted
in April 1861.
W. A. Austin [William A. Austin] (Mecklenburg Co, NC) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. He applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC on
Jun 24, 1907 at age 60. Stated that he enlisted in the Spring of 1864 in Co. F, 2nd Reg. N.C. State Troops.
Widow Rhoda B. Austin applied for pension from Charlotte on Apr. 19, 1923 at age 63. Stated that they
married in 1878 and her husband was in Co. F, 71st Regt. Application for increase in pension dated Jun
22, 1935 stated that “Rhoda Bell Austin” was totally disabled and confined to bed.
William Alexander Austin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.12.34]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension in 1916 at age 77.
W. H. Aycoth (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.13.16]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops
Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Union Co. Stated that he had enlisted March 1, 1862.
Doctor’s examination showed that he had received a wound in left hip and left knee. Another application
was dated July 6, 1908 at age 70 stated that he was wounded at Sniggers Gap, VA in 1864. Doctor’s
report found him ¾ disabled. Widow Rebecca Threatt Aycoth applied for his pension Oct. 25, 1938 at
age 76. She stated that they were married on Aug. 21, 1915 and that he died July 22, 1926. She was
found to be totally disabled, mentally confused and confined to house.
Albert Baker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.15.4]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications;
Soldier served in the South Carolina State Troops
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. D, 1st Regt. S.C.
Infantry (Regulars). Albert Baker, Private. Turned over from Co. B 26th Regiment Infantry, S.C.V. Feb
21, 1864, he having been enlisted in this regiment previously to joining the 26th Regt. On muster roll of
Dec. 31, 1864.]
B. F. Baker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.15.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Soldier served in the South Carolina State Troops
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. III. Roster of Co. A, 5th Regt. S.C.V.
B. F. Baker, Private. Transferred to this unit between July 1 and Nov. 8, 1862; detailed as Regimental
Teamster, Nov. 1, 1862. On muster roll of Feb. 28, 1863 as present. Reported on muster roll of June 30,
1863 as having been sent to hospital, sick, June 15, 1863; detailed as nurse in S.C. Hospital in Petersburg,
Va., July 20, 1863; reported on muster roll of Aug. 31, 1864 as present; detailed as Ambulance Driver
about Oct. 24, 1864; on last muster roll Feb. 28, 1865; not present at surrender of April 9, 1865.]
C. E. Baker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.15.17]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications;
One widows' application for Catherine J. Baker
George M. Baker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.15.27]
H. A. Baker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.15.29]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
1902: One widows' application for Cynthia Baker; soldier served in the South Carolina State
Troops [possibly in Co B, 9 South Carolina Infantry. (2nd S.C. Volunteers)].
John G. Barton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.22.60]
David Bass (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.23.27]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
2nd Company I, 1st NC Light Artillery Regiment (10th N.C. State Troops), Company I, 4th NC Senior
Reserves . Widow Margaret Ann Bass, age 66, applied for pension from Marshville, NC on July 10,
1908. Pension record states that he enlisted in Co I, 10th NC State Troops on Apr 15, 1863. Rosters show
a “D. Bass” who enlisted in “2nd Company I, 1st NC Light Artillery Regiment (10th N.C. State Troops)”
on Apr. 15, 1863. He was later in Co I, 4th NC Senior Reserves.
Calvin T. Baucom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.24.61]
John Baucom (Stanly County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (Union County). Widow Hester E. Baucom applied for pension
from Big Lick, Stanly Co, NC on July 6, 1909 at age 60.
Josiah Baucom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.24.65]
Louis R. Baucom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.24.66]
W. R. Baucom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.24.68]
A. H. A. Belk (Union County [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.53]
Company E, 48th NC Infantry
Widow Margaret Eliza Belk applied for his pension July 2, 1922 from Monroe #8 P.O. at age (72?).
States that soldier enlisted March 15, 1862. Witness to application was J. R. Lathan of Mineral Springs
and M. J. Short of Waxhaw.
Britton Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.54]
Company F, 48th NC Infantry.
Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Union Co. Stated that he enlisted April 1862. Doctor’s
statement says that he was wounded in the neck, leg and finger, has kidney trouble and ruptured___.
John Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.55]
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry
Widow Henrietta Belk applied for pension June 21, 1901 from McCain P.O. at age 65. Stated that her
husband died in the hospital at Richmond from wounds he received in both arms at the Battle of
Gettysburg, PA, and that she had been on the pension roll for 7 years.
John F. Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.56]
Company A, 1st SC Troops “Lancaster Guards
Applied for pension in Union Co, NC on July 1, 1907, July 6, 1908 and July 5, 1910. Stated that he
enlisted Dec. 15, 1861. Doctor’s statement reported that he was afflicted with rheumatism. Widow
Amanda Belk applied for pension July 4, 1921 from Unionville, P.O. at age 74.
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. A, 1st Regt. S.C.
Infantry (Regulars). John F. Belk, Private/Corporal. Enlisted as a Private at Lancaster Dec. 9, 1861,
promoted to Corporal Oct. 1, 1864. On muster roll of Dec. 31, 1864.]
P. R. Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.57]
Company D, 27th NC State Troops
Soldier applied for pension July 7, 1913 from Monroe R#10 P.O., at age 66. Stated that he enlisted July
4, 1864, having first served in Co. F, 71 Regt. 2nd Junior Reserves in April 1864 and transferred.
Doctor’s statement reported that he suffered from rheumatism, indigestion, kidney trouble, and found
him four fifths disabled.
S. Ellison Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.58]
Junior Reserves, SC State Troops. Widow Mary Jane Belk applied for his pension Feb. 20, 1930 at age
76 from Monroe RFD #7. Stated that her husband had enlisted in 1864 in Lancaster Co., SC and they
were married in 1883. He died Aug. 8, 1924. Copy of obituary in his file. Letter in file dated May 9,
1930 from W.C. Heath, inquiring about the status of the application states that Capt. S. E. Belk was a
member of Camp Walkup since its organization and was commander of the camp for a period of 10
years, and was chair of the local pension board for 8 years. Says that he served in Junior Reserves about
18 months from Lancaster County. Mary Jane Belk was totally disabled and confined to the house as of
July 4, 1932.
Widow Mary Jane Belk was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.8
Thomas M. Belk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.27.59]
Company E, 12th SC State Troops. Company E, 48th NC State Troops.
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 60. Stated that he enlisted July 1861 and
was wounded July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg. The doctor’s statement is mostly illegible, but appears to
mention wounds. Applied July 5, 1909 at age 64. Stated that he enlisted Apr. 15, 1861 and that he was
wounded at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Doctor’s statement reported that he was suffering from gunshot
wound in left leg, a weak heart, digestion organs, ____ liver, and inflammation of the bladder. Widow
Sarah C. Belk applied for his pension April 17, 1919 at age 75 from Mineral Springs P.O. Stated that her
husband had enlisted in S.C. troops, and afterwards in Company E, 48th NC State Troops.
Alexander Bennett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.29.9]
B. H. Benton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.30.12]
G. Dwight Benton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.30.16]
James H. Benton (Anson County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.30.20]
J. A. Bivens (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.32.56]
Company I, 53rd NC State Troops
A.C. Blackburn (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.33.17]
Company H, 1st SC State Troops
J. W. Blackman (Mecklenburg County)
Company E, 48th NC State Troops
Widow M.A. Blackman applied for pension July 6, 1903 from Madge P.O., Mecklenburg Co, NC at age
66. Stated that her husband had enlisted Jan. 6, 1861.
M. F. Boyte (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.41.73]
James B. Brantley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.44.34]
Company A, 48th NC Infantry
J. F. E. Braswell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.44.57]
James Milton Braswell (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.44.61]
S. R. Brewer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.45.72] [Solomon R. Brewer]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Co. I, 4th NC Senior Reserves. Sarah Brewer, widow of S. R. Brewer, applied for pension from
Marshville, NC on July 5, 1916. Record states that she was “nearly blind.” A letter to the
pension board dated Sept. 25, 1918 stated that she was “totally blind.”
Edward A. Brock (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.48.62]
Albert T. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension in 1901 from Walkersville, Union Co, NC at age 60.
Reapplied July 7, 1913 at age 72 from Waxhaw, NC.
B. H. Broom [Burwell H. Broom] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.2]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 61. States
he enlisted May 1864.
Hiram Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.4]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Union Co. at age 67.
J. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.5]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 4, 1903 from Indian Trail, Union Co. at age
65.
J. Mack Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.6]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Manervy/Manervia Broom applied for pension July 5, 1910
from Indian Trail, Union Co. at age 64.
James M. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.8]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 2, 1906 from Indian Trail at age 70.
Reapplied July 1, 1907 at age 71.
James M. Broom (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension Mar 9, 1909 from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co,
NC at age 68. Stated he enlisted April 1862.
James P. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe at age 61.
John Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery.Applied for pension from Indian Trail on July 5, 1910 at
age 70. Stated that he enlisted April 1861. Widow Ida Broom applied for pension July 7, 1913 at age 36.
She stated that he died in the latter part of Sept. 1912. Her pension was disallowed.
John A. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Drusilla Broom applied for pension July 1, 1907 from
Monroe at age 65. Stated that her husband enlisted Apr 16, 1862.
John L. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.13]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1907 from Indian Trail at age 66. Stated
that he enlisted Oct. 4, 1861.
John L. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call # 5.22.50.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Ellen Broom applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Mineral
Springs at age 65. Stated that her husband died in hospital at Richmond shortly after the close of the war.
She had been on pension roll since 1885 (see 1885 Pension Listing).
Joseph Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.15]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1900 at age 73.
Joseph Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.14]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for increase in pension July 1, 1907 at age 69. Stated that he
was injured in right side of head at Antietam, MD about Sept, 17, 1862, was paralyzed on left side and
suffered from valvular heart disease. His disability was almost total.
Morgan Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.16]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Union Co. at age 64. Stated
that he was injured at Wilderness, Va. in shoulder by piece of shell. Widow Mary A. Helms (formerly
Broom, widow of Morgan Broom) applied for pension Apr. 21, 1937 at age 74. She was a resident of
Parker St., Monroe. She stated they were married Feb. 10, 1901 and that he died Dec. 12, 1914. Applied
for increase in pension Apr 9, 1938 at age 81 and was listed as permanently and totally disable. She was
advanced to a Class A Pension.
Nimrod W. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.17]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 66 from Monroe Rt. #10.
Stated that he was wounded at Gettysburg about July 2, 1863. Pension was disallowed. Reapplied for
pension July 7, 1909 at age 67 from Monroe Rt. #10 and was approved.
William T. Broom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.20]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. He applied for pension from Union Co, NC July 6, 1925 at age 78
and a resident of Waxhaw Rt. 1. Application stated that he enlisted in Co F, 2nd NC State Troops in April
1864. Letter in pension record from Judge of Probate, Lancaster, S.C. dated Sept. 11, 1924 stated that
William T. Broom of Lancaster County had been a Confederate Pensioner in S.C. and served in Co. F,
2nd Regt. S.C.V. for a period of 2 years and that Captain Bartley Benton was his company commander
[note: Bartley Benton was commander of Co. F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves]. Note in pension record
references letter from W. C. Heath of Monroe, NC dated Aug 21, 1925 which stated that Broom entered
the war from “this county” (Union Co, NC) and moved to Lancaster county “several years ago” and
transferred his application and received his pension from S.C. while a resident there. He came back to
“this county some two years ago, but neglected to make application here and has, therefore, lost his
pension for a period of a year, not having received same in S.C. for this period…. By his negligence he
now realizes that he has lost his pension, but now applies for reinstatement.” Letter in pension record
dated Aug. 26, 1925 from the State Auditor (of S.C.) says that he was an enlisted soldier in the
Confederacy from S.C. and claims to have belonged to Company F, 2nd Regiment, but “The Department”
at Washington City could not locate a record for him. Requested that they obtain a certificate from the
Comptroller at Columbia, S.C. to the effect that Mr. Broom had been a resident and pensioner of S.C.,
although he was now a resident of N.C. Letter in pension record dated Aug 29, 1925 from the State of
South Carolina stated that he was a resident of Primus, S.C. and had been a member of Company F, 3rd
N.C.V. and drew a pension in S.C. from 1910-1919.
Charles Erastus Brown (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.50.69]
Robert L. Bruce (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.54.58]
John R. Burmingham / (Birmingham) (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.60.16]
S. A. Burns (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.60.71]
John G. Burton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.61.57]
John G. Byrd (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.63.26]
Ned Byrd (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.63.35]
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J. W. Byron (Franklin County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.63.53]
J. W. Byrum (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.63.56]
J. Henry Cadieu (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.64.17]
Joseph W. Caraway (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.68.60]
Henry W. Carriker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.70.32]
Julius A. Chaney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.77.26]
Henry Chapman (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.77.39]
William Chapman (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.77.58]
B. W. Clark (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.80.68]
Jeremiah Clonts (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.84.58]
Isaac A. Clontz (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.84.61]
John A. Clontz (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.84.62]
Wary D. Clyburn (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.84.71]
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Calvin Coan (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.85.1]
William C. Coan (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.85.2]
Asa F. Collins (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.88.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe, Union Co. at age
63. Widow Catherine Collins applied for pension July 3, 1922 from Marshville, NC at age 68. Another
document submitted to the Pension Board on July 23, 1931 stated that she was totally and permanently
disabled.
George W. Collins (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.89.5]
J. T. Connell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.90.46]
Aaron Cook (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.91.77]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Emily Jane Cook was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.9
W. K. Cook (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.92.53]
Company E, 22nd SC State Troops.
Widow S.J. Cook
George Courtney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.95.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Widow Harriet Courtney applied for pension June 29, 1901 from Lanes Creek P.O. at age 64. Stated
that her husband enlisted March 15, 1862 and that he died in service at Petersburg, VA on June 29, 1862.
She had been on the pension roll 14 years.
Jonah Courtney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.95.52]
Company B, 8th SC State Troops.
Widow Mary Courtney applied for his pension July 3, 1909 frlm Monroe RFD #1 at age 79. Stated that
her husband enlisted Oct. 15, 1862 and died in hospital in Winchester, VA. It also says that “Jones”
Courtney and Mary (Horn?) were married 1848(?) and that she had not remarried.
Oliver M. Courtney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.95.53]
Company B, 8th SC State Troops
Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1903 from Zoar P.O. at age 64. Stated that he enlisted in May 1861.
Doctor’s report found him not wounded but in feeble health. He applied for admittance to the NC Soldier
Home on April 12, 1909. He stated that he was not married and that his nearest relative was George
Courtney of Mt. Ulla, Rowan Co, NC.
J. B. Cox (Union County) (James B. Cox) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.96.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Applied for pension from Monroe, Union Co. on July 18, 1927 at age 81. Stated that he was wounded in
Virginia in June 1864 “leg gunfire in the right side.” His widow, Mrs. N. J. Cox applied for pension July
20, 1928 and stated they were married in January 1866 and that he died Feb 25, 1928. A medical
document in the pension file dated Oct. 7, 1938 shows that she suffered from partial blindness and other
health problems and was totally disabled. This document shows their marriage date as Jan. 10, 1867.
Jesse J. Cox (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.96.62]
John T. Craig (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.98.1]
9
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Abram Crook (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.100.38]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 8th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Abraham “Abram” Crook applied for a pension in
1909.10
John D. Crow (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.101.33]
George Franklin Crowell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.101.55]
J. W. Crowell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.101.58]
Wyatt Cunningham (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.103.17]
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George Cureton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.103.19]
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Hamp Cuthbertson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.104.5]
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Adolphus A. Davis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.107.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops
Soldier applied for pension on July 1, 1907 from Union Co. at age 64. Stated that he had enlisted Oct. 4,
1861 and was wounded at Petersburg, VA on March 25, 1865. Doctor’s examination showed that he
was wounded in right forearm, although there was no disability from the wound. He also found a slight
heart murmur.
John D. Davis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.109.17]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 4th NC Cavalry
Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Monroe at age 79. Stated that he enlisted Aug. 15, 1862.
Josiah Davis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.109.35]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC State Troops.
Soldier applied for pension June 18, 1901 from Doster P.O. at age 72. Stated that he enlisted March 15,
1862 and was wounded in right side shoulder at French’s Farm, VA in 1862 and was shot in the breast at
Bristoe Station, VA (Oct. 14, 1863). Doctor’s examination found him one half disabled. Widow Tassie
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-N.C. Confederate Pension application.
Davis applied for his pension June 27, 1904 from Monroe RFD #1 at age 71. She stated that he died in
May 1904.
Robert A. Davis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.109.65]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 53rd NC State Troops.
Soldier applied for pension June 2, 1902 from Walkersville P.O. at age 61. Stated that he enlisted April
11, 1862 and was wounded in the right shoulder, neck and mouth on Sept. 22, 1864 at Fisher’s Hill, VA.
Doctor’s examination found him one fourth disabled.
David Deason (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.112.37]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 1st SC State Troops, Company B, 26th NC State Troops
Widow Jane Deason applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 64. Stated that her husband
had enlisted April 1, 1862 in Co. A, 1st SC State Troops. Another application was dated July 5, 1909
from Monroe Rte 1 at age 67 stated that her husband had enlisted April 30, 1861 in Co. B, 26th NC State
Troops.
Albert Dees (Anson County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.113.4]
H. S. Dees (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.113.5]
John W. Deese (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.113.12]
Richard Deese (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.113.13]
William Delaney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.113.28]
John G. Doster (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.118.35]
William G. Doster (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.118.36]
James M. Douglass (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.118.70]
Jordan Drake (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.119.75]
R. M. Dry (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.120.47]
James Dulin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.121.48]
S.T. Eakin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.123.70]
John W. Eason (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.124.57]
T. L. Eason (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.124.60]
M. J. Egerton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.125.49]
J. A. Edwards (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.126.69]
James Calvin Edwards (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.127.6]
J. C. Eubanks (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.132.58]
John M. Fairley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.135.42]
Hosea Faulk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.136.67]
Jim W. Ferrell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.138.28]
W. A. Ferrell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.138.38]
-W. A. Fennell applied for pension prior to July 10, 1923 from Union Co, NC.11
Robert G. Fincher (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.139.33]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at 66.
S. Alph Fincher (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.139.34]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
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-See July 10, 1923 issue of The Monroe Journal for list of unclaimed pension vouchers.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Anna Clauson Fincher age 69 and a resident of Monroe,
NC applied for pension March 18, 1935. Stated that her husband had enlisted in April 1864 at Union Co,
NC, that they were married March 29, 1891 and that her husband died Oct. 22, 1915. She applied for an
increase in pension on Oct. 6, 1938 from Monroe at age 73. Application stated that she was “greatly
overweight – 246 lbs. Age 73. Has high blood pressure 195/105 & chronic intestinal nephritis suffers
with chronic Rheumatism, not able to do her housework.” Was classified as totally disabled. Shows she
was born July 1, 1865. [Note: Union Co, NC marriage records show that S. A. Fincher, age 44 and son
of L. B. & Polly, married on March 29, 1891 to Anna Pardue, age 26, daughter of -- & --.]
William Fincher (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.139.35]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Widow M. J. Fincher reapplied for pension June 27, 1901 at age 71 from Waxhaw. Stated that husband
was killed in battle of Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862. She had been on pension roll for several years. Also
see Act of 1885 Pension Application for widow.
J. M. W. Flow (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.141.56]
J. H. Flynn (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.142.24]
J. C. Foard (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.142.35]
G. W. Folks (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.142.61]
George Folks (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.142.62]
Hugh M. Forbis (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.143.3]
Sam L. Forbis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.143.6]
Andrew Fowler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.144.65]
Pinkney C. Fowler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.145.19]
Mose Fraser (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.146.47]
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James S. Freeman (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.147.37]
William Freesland (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.147.62]
A. J. Funderburk [Able Jackson Funderburk] (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension June 8, 1909 from Charlotte at age 63.
Stated that he had enlisted in the Fall of 1863. Doctor’s report showed that he was suffering from kidney
and bladder trouble, and due to his age and disability was not able to perform manual labor. Widow M.
J. Funderburk applied for his pension Aug. 2, 1913 from Charlotte at age 63. She stated that her
husband had enlisted Nov. 15, 1862.
Alfred Funderburk (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 26th SC State Troops, Evans Brigade. Soldier applied for pension July 18, 1928 from
Monroe Rte #7 at age 88. Stated that he had enlisted in May 1861 and served for duration of the war.
Laney Funderburk (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 1st SC State Troops. Widow Mary Funderburk applied for his pension on June 13, 1904
from Monroe at age 68. Stated that her husband had enlisted in Sept. 1864 and died on June 2nd, 18
years ago.
Laney Henry Funderburk (Gaston County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Harriet Funderburk applied for his pension on June 11,
1901 from Mountain Island P.O., Gaston Co., NC at age 60. Stated that her husband had enlisted on
Mar. 16, 1862.
William Q. Furgeson (Mecklenburg County and Union County)
Lawson Alex Furr (Union County)
B. F. Garrison (Union County)
Isaac E. Gay (Union County)
N. W. Gibson (Union County)
J. A. Godfrey (Mecklenburg County, Richmond County and Union County)
J. J. Godfrey (Union County)
W. R. Godfrey (Union County)
J. W. Godwin (Union County)
Morris Godwin (Union County)
Clement Goodwin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops
Widow Emeline Goodwin applied for his pension on June 17, 1901 from Zoar P.O. at age 66. Stated
that her husband had enlisted on Apr. 2, 1862 and was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13,
1862. She had been drawing a pension for about 15 years.
Allen Gordon (Union County)
Harvey Gordon (Union County)
Jonathan F. Gordon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension from Union Co. on July 6, 1908 at age 62.
K. R. Gordon (Union County)
M. H. Gordon (Union County)
William Gordon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension from Union Co. on July 6, 1908 at age 65 and
“almost totally disabled.”
James M. Gray (Union County)
J. P. Green (Union County)
Jesse Green (Union County)
William N. Green (Union County)
A. J. Griffin [Adrian J. Griffin] (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1919 from Olive Branch P.O. at
age 65. Stated that he had enlisted on June 1, 1861 and was wounded in Virginia. Doctor’s report stated
that he had been wounded in right hand thumb joint which was stiff [and listed other health problems
which were illegible].
A. W. Griffin [Allen W. Griffin] (Cabarrus County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Caroline Griffin applied for his pension June 24, 1901 from
Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC at age 76. Stated that her husband had enlisted Mar. 17, 1862.
Eber A. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe at age 66.
Stated that he enlisted on Apr. 15, 1862 and was wounded in the arm and leg. Doctor’s report showed
that soldier was wounded in right arm and right leg and suffered from general debility. Was disabled 4/5.
G. L. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company C, 10th Regiment NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension on July 1, 1907 from Monroe
at age 66. Stated that he had enlisted on Mar. 10, 1862. Doctor’s report stated that he had been shot in
right arm, which was still very tender, suffered from kidney troubles, Gumbaga(?), and heart was irritable
and irregular. Was disabled ¾.
H. B. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Marshville at age 69.
Stated that he had enlisted in Apr. 1861. Doctor’s report stated that he had been wounded two times and
was stiff from hernia and was disabled by ¼. An undated request for an increase in pension by William
H. Griffin on behalf of H. B. Griffin was also in the file. It stated that he was partially paralyzed and
unable to work, nearly blind, “has lost his mind,” and was wounded in ankle or leg and still carried ball
which gave him much trouble. This application was disallowed. Widow Sarah A. Griffin applied for
his pension on July 23, 1917 from Marshville at age 72. Stated that her husband had enlisted Oct. 1861.
H. J. Griffin (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd Regiment N.C. State Troops (Junior Reserves from Union County?)
His widow Mrs. M. H. Griffin applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC on Jun 18,
1910 at age 68. States her husband H. J. Griffin enlisted in Co. F, 2nd Regiment N.C. State Troops on or
about Oct. 15, 1863.
Henry Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, Mallett’s Battalion, NC Camp Guards (Camp Holmes). Soldier applied for pension July 6,
1908 from Monroe Rte 8 at age 68. Stated that he had enlisted on Oct. 1, 1863 and was wounded in the
leg at Charleston, SC on Dec. 1, 1864. Doctor’s report stated that he had been injured in left leg in a
skirmish, but that no disability existed at that time. But “about 4 years ago” he lost sight of his right eye
by disease, and also suffered from rheumatism. Another application dated July 5, 1909 from Monroe Rte
8, when he was 69, stated that he had enlisted on Apr. 15, 1862. Widow Zana Griffin applied for his
pension on July 7, 1913 at age 58, but was disallowed. [Henry and Zana are buried at the Griffin Family
Cemetery in Buford Township.]
J. Hampton Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Sincerity P.O. at age
58. Stated that he had enlisted on Apr. 5, 1862 and was wounded at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Said he
was wounded by minie ball in left hip which was still in place which “badly cripples him.” Widow
Tressia Griffin applied for his pension on Feb. 7, 1927 from Monroe Rte 3 at age 80. She stated that her
husband had enlisted on Mar. 20, 1862 and died Jan. 9, 1927. She was dropped from pension roll in Nov.
1927.
Jackson Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Mary E. Griffin applied for his pension on July 2, 1918
from Monroe at age 69. Stated that her husband had enlisted in 1862.
Jacob Coleman Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1907 at age 81. He stated that he had
enlisted on May 15, 1862. Doctor’s report stated that he had not been wounded, but was feeble and
nervous from the decline of age.
James A. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 62. He stated that he
had enlisted in Nov. 1863. Doctor’s report stated that he was disabled by ¾. Another application dated
July 5, 1909 from Marshville had him listed as age 63. Doctor’s report stated that he worked all the time
but does so with great deal of pain…[illegible]. Another application dated July 5, 1911 when he was 66
years old. Doctor’s report stated that he suffered from rheumatism so much so that he was disabled by
4/5.
Joab Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company C, 10th Battalion NC State Troops. Widow Louisa Griffin applied for his pension July 3, 1909
from Monroe Rte 6 at age 88. Stated that her husband had enlisted on Apr. 12, 1863.
John Hiram Griffin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Mollie Griffin age 80 applied for pension from Wingate,
NC on Aug. 12, 1929. Stated they were married Nov. 1870 and that he died July 10, 1907. [Note: Union
Co. marriage records show that J. H. Griffin married Mollie Williams on Nov. 11, 1869.]
John T. Griffin (Stanly County and Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company C, 24th NC State Troops. Widow Susan Griffin applied for his pension on July 22, 1901 from
Euto P.O. at age 74. Stated that her husband had enlisted on Oct. 3, 1863 and died on a vessel while
being transported as a prisoner of war from Pt. Lookout, MD to Elmira, NY. She had been drawing a
pension in Stanly Co., NC about 7 years and moved to Union Co. “this Spring.”
Joseph E. Griffin (Mecklenburg County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Widow Permelia E. Griffin applied for his pension on July 11, 1921
from Charlotte at age 73. Stated that her husband had enlisted on Sept. 16, 1861.
M. R. Griffin (Anson County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 8th NC Battalion. Solider applied for pension on Sept. 30, 1927 from Polkton Rte 2 at age
83. Stated that he had enlisted Dec. 15, 1863. His taxable value of property was more than $2000 [more
than the pension bureau allowed], but from his property he was unable to earn a living. He also stated
that he was 83 years of age, in feeble health and totally unable to perform manual labor, and was
dependent upon his children for support. Note in file indicated “Died since Oct. 3, ’27.”
Marley Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension June 21, 1901 from Marshville at age 56.
Stated that he had enlisted on Feb. 5, 1862 and was wounded in breast near Richmond on June 15, 1864.
Doctor’s report stated that he had received wound which broke 3 ribs and caused much deal of pain. His
widow Ellen Griffin applied for his pension on July 6, 1908 from Wingate at age 58.
Minor Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Widow E. C. Griffin applied for his pension on June 18, 1901 from
Altan P.O. at age 65. Stated that her husband had enlisted on Mar. 15, 1862 and died in service on June
1, 1862 at Goldsboro. She had been on pension roll for several years.
Phillip C. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Widow Rebecca Elizabeth Griffin applied for his pension on July 8,
1919 at age 74 from Marshville. No indication of his unit was in this application.
S. R. Griffin [Sidney R. Griffin] (Anson County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company K, 26th NC State Troops. Widow Ellen Burr applied for his pension on July 23, 1909 from
Morven at age 70. Stated that her husband had enlisted on July 1, 1861 and was killed at Gettysburg.
Also stated that they were married in 1860 and that she had remained a widow for 29 years when she
married Capt. John Burr a Confederate soldier who died “about 3 years ago.”
T. C. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1915 from Marshville at age 72.
Stated that he had enlisted in Aug. 1862 and was wounded at Battle of Richmond, VA.
Thomas A. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 2, 1906 from Monroe at age 67.
Stated that he had enlisted on Mar. 21, 1862. He reported that he could no longer do manual labor
because of diseased kidney. In the file is a letter from Dr. G. B. Nance, his family physician, dated July
2, 1906.
W. D. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 7, 1914 at age 65. He stated that he
had enlisted in May 1864. Doctor’s report stated that he was only slightly wounded but suffered from
cystitis. Another application was dated July 1, 1912 at age 66. He then stated that he had enlisted on Apr.
15, 1864. Widow Elizabeth Griffin applied for his pension on July 5, 1926 from Marshville Rte 4 at age
75. She stated that her husband had died Apr. 25, 1926.
W. G. Griffin [William G. Griffin] (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1914 from Monroe Rte 4 at age
67. Stated that he had enlisted in the Fall of 1863. At the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, he was
wounded by piece of shell that broke his hip cap or bone. At Wilderness, his gun was shot from his hand,
deadening the hand and arm. Widow Adline Griffin applied for his pension June 21, 1928. Stated that
her husband had enlisted in 1863, that they were married on July 10, 1867, and that he died May 24,
1928. Widow applied for increased pension on Oct. 6, 1938 from Monroe and stated that they were
married on Jan. 10, 1867, that she was born on Jan. 23, 1849, and was 89 years old, almost blind, unable
to leave home alone, and was totally disabled.
William P. Griffin (Union County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Martha J. Griffin applied for his pension on June 28, 1901
at age 61. Stated that her husband had enlisted on May 6, 1862 and died at Winchester in Oc.t 1863. She
had been on pension roll about 11 years.
John Griffith (Union County)
J. M. Griswold (Union County)
Charles Hagler (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.171.23]
H. Hagler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.171.26]
William Hagler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.171.30]
John E. Haigler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.171.38]
Joseph Hailey (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.171.44]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Jane E. HAILEY applied for his pension on Feb. 7, 1927 from
Monroe, NC at age 75. Stated that her husband had enlisted in 1862. Applied for increase in pension on
Oct. 6, 1938 from Monroe, at age 87, at which time she was totally disabled and confined to the house.
Stated then that they were married on December 10, 1869.
R. P. Haney (Richmond P. Haney) (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (Union County). Applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Co., NC on Jun 24, 1907 at age 60. His widow Mary M. Haney applied for pension from Charlotte on
Jul 11, 1932 at age 77. Stated that they were married May 28, 1874 and that he died Apr 25, 1932.
S. J. Haney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.176.49]
Andrew J. Hargett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Mrs. Knox Wolfe Hargett applied for pension on July 5, 1923
from Monroe at age 72. States they were married in 1886.
Daniel Hargett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.24]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Widow Emiley F. Hargett (or Emiley L. Hargett)
applied for pension July 5, 1910 at age 67.
G. A. Hargett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.25]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion Heavy Artillery (8th Battalion Heavy Artillery). Applied for pension Jun 22,
1901 from Stout P.O., Union County, at age 67. States he was wounded in hand at Wilmington, also had
yellow fever which settled in left side and “debilitated” him. Had been on pension roll for 3 years in
1901.
George W. Hargett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.26]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension June 21, 1901 from Monroe at age 72. States he
had been a 4th Corporal and was wounded in left elbow at Turkey Ridge, Va. On Jun 4, 1864. Paralyzed
in entire body “7 years ago.” Widow M. C. Hargett applied for pension July 4, 1904 at Monroe t age
73. States her husband had been on Pension Roll 3rd Class and died Sept. 1903.
Nathan Hargett (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Elizabeth Hargett applied for pension at age 84 on July 6,
1901 from Matthews, Mecklenburg County, NC.
W. M. Hargett (William M. Hargett) (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.31]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension from Union Co. on July 6, 1908 at age 62.
Another application was dated July 5, 1909. Widow C. E. Hargett, age 65 and a resident of Gastonia,
NC applied for pension July 3, 1916 from Union Co, NC. States that her husband was a pensioner at the
time of his death May 8, 1916.
Clark W. Harkey (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.43]
J. I. Harkey (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.50]
Elias S. Harkness (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.178.58]
R. Harrell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.179.59]
Thomas Harrington (Anson County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.180.20]
W. T. Harrington (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.180.22]
John R. Harris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.181.33]
Robert L. Harris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.181.60]
William P. Hartis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.183.27]
Jacob M. Hartsell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.183.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company H, 42nd NC State Troops. Widow Levina Hartsell applied for pension July 5, 1915 at age 73
from Matthews, Union County, NC.
John L. Hartsell (Cabarrus County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (enlisted from Union County). Applied for pension at age 55 from
Garmon’s P.O., Cabarrus Co, NC on Jul 28, 1902 due to physical disability. Reapplied Jun 27, 1906 from
Carriker P.O., Cabarrus County, at age 60.
K. M. Hasty (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.184.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 37th NC State Troops. Widow M. E. Hasty applied for pension July 7, 1913 at age 62 from
Marshville, NC.
Stephen H. Hasty (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC State Troops. Applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, on Jun 13,
1917 at age 79. Widow Susan F. Hasty applied for pension Feb. 1, 1926 from Charlotte at age 83.
Jackson M. Hathcock (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.185.10]
John Head (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.187.21]
George Hedgepeth (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.2]
A.Clark Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.64]
A.Wilson Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.65]
Albert Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.66]
Archie E. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.68]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 8, 1901 in Monroe at age 60. States that he was
wounded at Sharpsburg, VA in Sept. 17, 1862 and at Bristoe Station of Oct. 14, 1863.
C. A. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.71]
C. A. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.72]
C. F. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.73]
Copeland Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.75]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company K, 42nd NC State Troops. Widow Abigail Helms applied for pension Aug. 6, 1901 at age 74
from Monroe. Soldier enlisted Apr. 9, 1863, was wounded in hip. He died “8 years ago last February.”
Daniel B. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.188.77]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company K, 42nd NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe age 68. He enlisted
March 15, 1862.
Eber A. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1905 from Monroe at
age 70. He enlisted March 1, 1862. Doctor’s statement said “…He was a good and loyal soldier and
deserves anything you can give him….” He was about ¾ disabled from age and disease.
Eli W. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.2]
Enoch Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.4]
Evan A. Helms (Cabarrus County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.5]
Gillam Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.6]
H. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company K, 42nd NC State Troops. Enlisted March 8, 1862. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 from
Monroe at age 68. Doctors statement said that he could not work because of poor eyesight, rheumatism
and organic heart disease.
Hiram Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.8]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Enlisted May 15, 1862. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from
Monroe at age 72. Wounded in forehead at Seven Pines, VA about June 1862 and is ¾ disabled. Widow
Parmelia applied for his pension July 6, 1914 from Monroe at age 76.
Hosea James Helms (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.189.9]
I. Haney Helms [Isaac Haney Helms] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 71st Regiment NC Troops. Widow Sarah J. Helms applied for his pension July 24, 1922 at
age 69. Soldier enlisted Sept. 3, 1864. [Note: Both buried at Helms (Carmel) Cemetery, Union Co.: Isaac
Haney Helms Apr 5, 1847- Oct 25, 1915, wife Sarah Josephine Belk Helms Oct 27, 1852- Jun 26,
1933.]
Israel Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Hannah E. applied for his pension July 23, 1917 from Route 4, Monroe.
J. L. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC State Troops. Widow Frances E. Helms applied for his pension Aug. 1, 1901 from
Monroe at age 56. Soldier died July 5, 1901.
Jacob Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.14]
Jacob W. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.16]
James L. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.17]
Jesse D Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.18]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Mary E. Helms was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.12
John Helms (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.20]
John Allen Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.21]
Joseph Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.23]
Josiah Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.25]
Josiah Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.26]
D. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.27]
Membry Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.29]
Phillip Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
12
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Company C, 8th Battalion Heavy Artillery. Widow Tobithia Helms applied for his pension Jan. 29, 1901
from Monroe at age 59. Soldier enlisted March 13, 1862 and died June 12, 1899.
Salathiel N. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.71]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. He applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Indian Trail at age 67.
Enlisted Apr. 1, 1862. Wounded at Gen----- Station, VA; gunshot wound of left hand and slight wound
in right shoulder. Widow Drucilla Helms applied for his pension July 5, 1909 at age 68. She applied for
an increased pension Sept. 20, 1935 at age 95. At that time she was almost totally blind and chronic heart
disease. It stated that their date of marriage was “Summer of 1859.”
Samuel Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.32]
Silas P. Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.33]
Tobias Helms (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.189.34]
D.F. High [Anson County]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Susan Ann High applied for his pension July 1, 1901 from
Peachland at age 60. Stated that soldier had enlisted in Aug. 1862 and died at Fredericksburg, VA on
Dec. 18, 1862 of sickness.
Edward J. Hill (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (Union County). Applied for pension at age 61 from Charlotte,
Mecklenburg Co., NC on Jun 25, 1906. Widow Mrs. Sara Ann Hill applied for pension Jun 14, 1915
from Charlotte at age 66. Another application for her dated Jul 31, 1932 stated that she was totally
bedfast and permanently disabled.
J. F. Hill (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.195.36]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Widow M.C. Hill applied for his pension June 22, 1901 from
Wardlaw at age 62. Stated that soldier enlisted March 13, 1862 and “was in service a short time over 12
months and died of disease at Pocotaglio, SC…” She had been rece9iving pension for about 6 or 7 years.
J. E. Hinson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.197.28]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 2nd Regt. S.C. Volunteers. Widow Pocahontas Hinson applied for his pension July 4, 1923
from Monroe. Stated that soldier enlisted in 1862 and served under Capt. Kenady in Kershaws Brigade.
John Hinson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.197.37]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 42nd NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1909. Enlisted Apr. 1862. He was
having trouble with his bladder, eyesight, enlarged prostate, and was disabled by three fourths.
R. W. Hinson [Robert Winslow Hinson] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.197.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension on July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 72. Stated
that he had enlisted in 1862 and was wounded slightly. His widow, Mrs. F. E. Hinson applied for his
pension July 5, 1909.
Wade Hinson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.197.48]
Samuel Holden (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.200.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry.
Applied for pension July 7, 1902 from Waterloo P.O., Union Co., at age 70. Stated that he enlisted in
March 15, 1862 and was slightly wounded in Virginia. Doctor’s statement said that he had received
slight gunshot wound in the right leg below the knee. His widow, Nancy Holden, applied for his pension
on July 4, 1903, at which time she stated that her husband had died in September 1902.
A.Watt Holmes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.202.69]
Andy Honeycutt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.204.21]
E. S. Honeycutt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.204.30]
James W. Honeycutt (Cabarrus County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.204.39]
S. W. Honeycutt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.204.53]
C. J. Horton [Churchwell J. Horton] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.206.49]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow E. J. Horton applied for his pension on June 29, 1901 from
Lanes Creek P.O. at age 71. She stated that he enlisted March 15, 1862 and was killed at the Battle of
Cold Harbor & Gaines Mill in June 1864. She also stated that she has been on the pension roll for years.
She was unable to appear before the board personally due to her critical health.
W. C. Hough (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.207.27]
John F. Howard (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.208.30]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Luticia Howard was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.13
W. A. Howard (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.208.56]
J. H. Howey (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.209.60]
Company K, 30th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1903 from Poortith at age 59.
Had enlisted Sept. 13, 1861. Was wounded at Winchester, VA in 1864 in cheek bone, which created an
abscess near and in his right ear, disabling him by one fourth.
Miles M. Howey (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.209.62]
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Sudie E. Howie applied for his pension July 23, 1931 from
Monroe at age 83. Soldier enlisted May 10, 1862. They were married Aug. 18, 1869. He died Jan. 30,
1893. She was disabled due to cancer of the mouth and other diseases, practically bedridden.
Samuel M. Howie (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.209.63]
Company B, 53rd NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1910 at age 74 from Waxhaw.
Had been under doctors care for “some time” due to wounds received in the war. Enlisted May 22, 1862.
His widow P.J. Howie applied for his pension June 22, 1912 from Waxhaw Rte#3 at age 73. She stated
that he’d enlisted March 1, 1862.
William Henry Howie (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.209.65]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Soldier served in the South Carolina State Troops. Widow Mittie K. Howie was on pension list in July
1946 in Union Co, NC.14
David Shuford Huffstickler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.212.11]
J. C. Huggins (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.212.20]
William Hunnicutt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.213.70]
John S. Hunter (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.214.61]
James E. Huntley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.215.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension June 22, 1901 from Faulks at age 70. He was a
5th Sergeant that enlisted March 20, 1862, and was wounded at Hatcher’s Run, VA on or about Feb. 5,
1865. Was wounded in abdomen by minie ball, which still causes problems. He stated that he had been
on the pension board of Mecklenburg County. Widow Ellen M. Huntley applied for his pension July 3,
1911 from Union Co. at age 76 and stated that he had enlisted April 15, 1862.
T. S. Huntley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.215.6]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 10th Battalion NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Marshville at age
62. He suffered from rheumatism and ----- which disabled him by four fifths. Stated that he had enlisted
March 14, 1863. Widow Norah Huntley applied for his pension July 6, 1925 at age 55 from Monroe.
Stated that she was married to soldier “before the first day of January 1898.” She stated that he had
enlisted in Nov. 1863. She applied for increased pension Oct. 6, 1938 from Monroe (as Norah Huntley).
Stated that she was age 67, born June 24, 1871 and that they were married March 18, 1888. She suffered
from high blood pressure, enlarged heart and sciatica and the doctors report listed her as totally disabled.
She was still on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.15
Hampton Huntly [Huntley] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.215.8]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 8th Battalion Heavy Artillery. Widow Martha Huntley applied for his pension July 6, 1903
at age 76 from Rushing P.O. Stated that he had enlisted March 25, 1863 and that he had “been dead 10
years...”
J. Hogan Irby (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.217.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension June 29, 1901 from Monroe at age 69.
He enlisted May 7, 1862 and was wounded in the wrist at Wilderness Battle on or about May 5, 1863,
which left a stiff joint and made arm useless. Applied for increase in pension July 1, 1907 at age 74.
Stated then that he had been wounded at Wilderness, VA on or about May 12, 1864.
John Wesley Irby (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.217.47]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Waxhaw at age 70. Stated
that he had enlisted July 29, 1862 and was wounded at Fredericksburg, VA on or about Dec. 13, 1862.
Had the fourth finger on his left hand shot off and was also wounded at Bristoe Station, VA on Oct. 14,
1863, having the little finger on the left hand shot off. Was three fourths disabled. Applied for increase
in pension July 1, 1907 from Waxhaw at age 76. Stated that he had enlisted in June 1862. Doctors
statement at that time said that he had had index and middle fingers shot off.
Godfrey James (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.220.32]
R. H. James (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.220.48]
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Stephen H. Jarman (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.221.6]
G. W. Jarrett (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.221.28]
James A. Jerome (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.223.57]
A.J. Joplin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.233.34]
H. W. Karriker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.236.13]
Jesse Keeter (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.236.65]
Copeland Keziah (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.239.59]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Martha Keziah applied for pension July 15, 1901 from Waxhaw at
age 68. Application stated that soldier enlisted March 20, 1862 into Co. I, 48th NC State Troops and was
wounded three different times.
John C. Keziah (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.239.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe at age 72. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. I 53rd NC State Troops on May 15, 1862.
R. P. Keziah (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.239.61]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Indian Trail at age 62. Wounded at
Petersburg, Va. March 25, 1865 and was disabled (sustained severe jar to right leg). Application was
disapproved due to insufficient disability. Reapplied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 67 from Indian Trail
and was approved for a 4th Class pension.
Samuel Keziah (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.239.62]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 15th NC Infantry. Mrs. Samuel Keziah, widow, applied for pension July 3, 1911 from
Monroe at age 76. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. B, 15th NC State Troops on April 15,
1862.
W. T. Keziah (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.239.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Applied for pension in 1908 from Union Co at age 72. Application
stated that he was wounded in right arm at battle of Kinston Dec. 14, 1862 and he “can’t work at all.”
Charles Kiker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.240.21]
A.J. King [Andrew Jackson King] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.241.16]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Provost Guard, Hoke’s Brigade. A. J. King applied for pension July 4, 1904 from Waxhaw at age 75.
Application stated that he had enlisted Oct. 1, 1864 and had served as "Prov. Guard at Charlotte." "I was
conscripted and examined by a surgeon and sent to Charlotte to act as Guard under Col. Hoke." Doctor
John M. Blair examined him (in 1904) and found him "unable to work - Disability 3/4" (due to old age
and debility).
Widow Eliza M. King applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Waxhaw at age 74. Stated that her husband
enlisted Jan 1, 1864 in Hoke's Brigade. She was approved for Pension Fourth Class.
James G. King (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.242.5]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow A. Jane King applied for his pension July 7, 1914 from
Monroe Rte#5 at age 70. Stated that soldier enlisted March 1862. Affidavit from S.J. Richardson of
Waxhaw stated that he was acquainted with James G. King, now dead…
Elijah Knight (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.244.64]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 22nd S.C. State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 6, 1908 from Monroe Rte #9 at age
72. Stated that he had enlisted Jan. 1, 1862. W. M. Knight and Wilson Rowell signed affidavit saying
that they knew Elijah Knight and was in the war with him, in Company E 22 Regiment S.C. Volunteers
and served until the close of war and was honorably discharged and that he was “a very poor man and
have of late been drawing pension from the state of South Carolina.”
William M. Knight (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.245.7]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B. 43rd NC State Troops. Widow Nancy Knight applied for his pension from Zoar P.O at age
77. Stated that her husband had enlisted Feb. 7, 1862 and that he died July 1901. He had been on pension
roll in S.C. where they formerly lived.
Elias J. Krimminger (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.245.47]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension May 24, 1901 from Wingate at age 68.
Stated that he enlisted March 15, 1862 and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, VA on or about
May 5, 1864. “I have a wound midway between the shoulder and elbow which in curing up left a false
joint and my arm at that place is very limber and works at that false joint in all directions and I have no
muscular control over it…” Doctors statement said his disability to be one half. Widow Ida C.
Krimminger applied for his pension July 24, 1929 from Charlotte (residence was 408 E. 4th St.). She
stated that they had married in 1895 and that he died Aug. 2, 1905. [Note: Buried at Historic Matthews
Cemetery: E. J. Krimminger b.Mar 31, 1833-d.Aug 2, 1905, Elizabeth E. b.May 20, 1826-d.May 6,
1895.]
H. W. Laney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.248.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Martha Laney applied for his pension on June 18, 1901 at age 68
from Hope P.O. She stated that her husband had enlisted on March 15, 1862 and was killed near Burgess
Mill, Va. about February 28, 1865, and that she had been on the pension roll for several years already.
Also see 1885 pension list.
J. H. Laney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.248.52]
Company B, 26th NC Infantry
L. C. Laney (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.248.54]
Company E, 30th NC Infantry
W. A. Laney [William Adam Laney] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.248.58]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Widow M. M. Laney applied for his pension on June 29, 1901 from
Altan P.O. at age 65. Stated that her husband had enlisted in Co. E 49th NC State Troops on Apr. 2, 1862
and was wounded at or near Cold Harbor on June 12, 1864, and died at Richmond in hospital on July 10,
1864 of wounds. She had been on pension roll for 8 or 9 years.
T. A. Latham (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.250.59]
Company B, 9th SC Infantry Regiment.
James R. Lathan (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.250.62]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 18, 1928 from Monroe RFD #4 at age 85. Stated
that he had enlisted on March 15, 1862 and now suffered from old age and disease.
Joseph Lee (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.254.58]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Margaret Lee applied for his pension July 5, 1910 from
Olive Branch at age 64. Stated that soldier had enlisted Apr. 15, 1862.
W. T. Lemmonds (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (Union County) and Company F, 27th NC State Troops. Applied for
pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC on July 3, 1916 at age 70.
C. D. Leonard [Calvin D. Leonard] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.256.14]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow S. E. Leonard applied for pension Jun 25, 1901 from Rushing
P.O. at age 67. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on March 20, 1862
and died in service at Weldon, NC on Aug 10, 1862. She also stated that she had been on pension rolls 56 years.
Also see 1885 pension application for widow.
Caswell Leonard (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.256.15]
Peter B. Lilly (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.258.55]
W. R. Lindsay (Burke County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E,48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension on June 29, 1901 from Rutherford College P.O., Burke
Co., NC and stated that he had enlisted on July 1, 1862.
F. S. Lingle [Franklin S. Lingle] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.259.54]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow M. A. Lingle applied for pension July 1, 1912 from Monroe at age
60. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on April 1, 1862.
Armsted Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.260.35]
Company I, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Mary E. Little applied for his pension on June 19, 1901 from
Unionville P.O. at age 73. Stated that her husband had enlisted on March 20, 1862 and was killed in the
Battle of Sharpsburg, VA, Sept. 17, 1862. She had been on the pension roll about 5 years. She applied
for an increase on July 6, 1909 at Mary Ellen Little, at age 78.
Bryant Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.260.36]
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Marshville, NC at age 73. Stated
that he had enlisted in April 1861. His widow, Perilla J. Little applied for his pension on February 1,
1926 at age 68 from Marshville.
George W. Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.260.44]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Marshville at age 81. Application
stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops in May 1863. Widow Sarah Jane Little applied
for pension July 30, 1913 from Marshville RFD #2 at age 68. Application stated that soldier enlisted in
Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on March 15, 1863.
J. A. Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.260.47]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Applied for pension July 5, 1909 at age 67. Enlisted in Company A, ______ on Aug. 15, 1862.
James Laban Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.260.56]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Unionville at age 74. Widow
E. M. Little applied for pension July 2, 1918 from Unionville at age 78. Application stated that soldier
was in Co. I, 48th NC State Troops.
P. M. Little [Pleasant M. Little] (Iredell County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Oak Forest P.O., Iredell Co at age
64. Application stated that he had enlisted April 1, 1862. Widow C. M. Little applied for pension July 6,
1903 from Oak Forest at age 61. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops in
April 1861.
[Note: Pleasant M. Little md. Catherine M. Kiker on Jan 3, 1858 and enlisted Mar. 20, 1862 at age 25 in
Union County.]
Thomas A. Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company G, 43rd NC Infantry. Widow Elizabeth J. Little applied for pension July 15, 1901 at age ___.
Application stated that he enlisted in Co. G, 43rd NC State Troops on Feb. 1, 1862. Application was
marked “age not shown” and there was no indication as to whether or not application was approved.
William A. Little (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.261.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Clementine Little applied for pension July 7, 1924 from
Marshville at age 75. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on March 7,
1864. Widow applied for increase in pension Oct. 6, 1938 at age 89. Application stated that they were
married March 9, 1871 and that she was totally disabled. She was approved for Class A Pension.
Charles Cannon Long (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.262.58]
G. A. Long (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.262.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company H, 7th NC State Troops. Widow Amanda Sossaman applied for pension in 1906 at age 64.
Pension record states that G. Long was in Co. H, 7th NC State Troops and was killed in Virginia on Sept
7, 1862. She later married J. H. Sossaman who died Sept 1905. The 1900
census shows Amanda Sossaman as age 65 and listed in Goose Creek Township of Union Co. Her
husband James Sossaman was age 67. Union Co marriage records show that Mary Amanda York
married G. A. Long on Nov. 2, 1858, and that Mary Amanda Long (d/o Obediah York & Hester
York) married James M. Sossomon (s/o Christian & Susan) on Aug 20, 1876.
John G. Long (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.263.21]
W. B. Long (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.263.51]
W. H. Long (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.263.53]
William Green Loong (William Green Long) (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.263.58]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Sarah E. Long was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.16
Charles C. Love (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.264.12]
James E. Love (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.264.20]
Postell P. Love (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.264.30]
W. A. Love (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.264.36]
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Richard E. Lowry (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.265.63]
John J. McCain (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.268.55] (John I. McCain)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Mary Jane McCain was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.17
John S. McCain (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.268.56]
S. R. McClellan (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.269.54]
Mathew McCorkle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.270.25]
R. H. McCorkle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.270.26]
T. B. McCorkle [Thomas B. McCorkle] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.270.27]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Private in Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 61 from Monroe.
Stated that he had enlisted in April 1864. Widow Elizabeth McCorkle applied for pension July 5, 1910
at age 60.
J. M. McCoy (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.270.49]
J. R. McCoy (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.270.50]
Moses M. McCoy (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.270.56]
Lewis McGill (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.273.56]
BLACK
Calvin McGuirt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.274.11]
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Elizabeth McGuirt applied for his pension from Waterloo P.O.,
Union Co., on June 4, 1902 at age 73. She stated that her husband had enlisted on September 23, 1863
and died July 18, 1897.
D. M. McGuirt (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.274.12]
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry.
Isaiah McIntyre (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.274.41]
Company K, 28th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Olive Branch P.O. at age 72.
Stated that he had enlisted in 1862.
James M. McLarty (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.276.16]
S. R. McLellan (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.3]
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
J. J. McLendon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.16]
A.W. McManus (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.57]
George W. McManus (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.59]
John McManus (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.60]
Mack McManus (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.277.62]
John Millen McMurray (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.278.25]
W. R. McNeely (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.278.43]
William McWhorter (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.279.66]
Thomas M. Maness (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.281.28]
H. J. Magnum (Gaston County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, [or B], 26th NC State Troops [also served in Company E, 48th NC State Troops]
Widow S. H. Mangum applied for pension July 12, 1904 from McAdenville, Gaston Co., NC. She stated
that her husband had served in Co. I, 26th NC State Troops, although there was not an H.J.Mangum on
the roster of that company.
S. J. Maree (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.282.41]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Soldier served in the South Carolina State Troops
Thomas H. Marks (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.282.58]
William T. Marsh (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.283.10]
William H. Martin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.285.31]
LeRoy Medlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.290.57]
Johnathan Meggs (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.291.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 4th NC Senior Reserves. His widow, Mrs. Annie E. Meggs applied for a Confederate pension
on July 1, 1907 from Monroe, NC at age 71.
Hosea P. Meigs (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.291.5]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Troops. He applied for pension from Wingate, NC on Jul 6, 1910 at age 66. His
widow, Martha Elizabeth Williams Meigs, applied for his pension on Jul 2, 1917 from Unionville,
Union Co. at age 71.18
John Melton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.291.25]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Emeline Melton applied for his pension on June 18, 1901 from
Waterloo P.O., Union Co., at age 63. She stated that her husband had enlisted on March 15, 1862 and
was wounded in the Battle of Sharpsburg (WV?) and died in March 1895.
A.Jack Miller (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.293.42]
Shepard Miller (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.295.2]
Shepard Miller (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.295.3]
T. F. Miller (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.295.7]
A.J. Mills (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.295.45]
J. F. Mills (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.295.59]
John Jackson Moody (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.299.45]
Andrew J. Moore (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.300.27]
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Widow C. E. Moore applied July 6, 1908 from Union Co. at age 80.
B. F. Moore (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.300.31]
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves.
Sid D. Moore (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.302.17]
J. A. Morris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.304.56]
John W. Morris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.305.10]
William Morris (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.305.36]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 49th NC State Troops. Applied for pension June 25, 1901 at age “75 or 80.” Stated that he
had enlisted Apr. 8, 1862 and was wounded at Magnolia, NC in Aug. 1863. Had his arm broken by being
thrown by a mule. Left wrist was fractured and left impaired and disabled for heavy manual labor… Was
three fourths disabled.
W. C. Moseley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.306.51]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
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-N.C. Confederate Pension application.
Company B, 26th NC State Troops. Widow Margaret Moseley made application for his pension June
22, 1901 from Walkersville at age 62. Stated that soldier enlisted Aug. 17, 1861 and that he died of fever
Apr. 25, 1863 at Kinston, NC. She had been drawing pension for 15 years.
Henry W. Moser (Mecklenburg County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 15th NC State Troops
Soldier applied for pension on June 29, 1901 from Matthews P.O., Mecklenburg Co., NC at age 55.
Stated that he had enlisted on May 1, 1861 and was wounded at Stony Creek, VA on Feb. 14, 1865. Shot
with ball through left foot, ball striking left side of foot in front of instep, passing through and crushing
foot, which disabled him about one half time. Doctor’s examination also states that he had lost left fore
finger.
Burwell Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.7]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Beedy Mullis applied for pension July 5, 1901 from
Unionville No. 2 at age “about 78.”
George W. Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Heath P.O. at age 67.
Wounded in hand and shoulder at Bristoe Station, Va. Aug 25 1864 (or 63)
J. S. Mullis [Jacob S. Mullis] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Enlisted April 1864. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from
Unionville at age 62. States that he was not wounded, but was weak from simple decay and had a
diseased lung.
James B. Mullis (Mecklenburg County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
48th NC Calvary or 48th NC State Troops. James B. Mullis applied for pension March 13, 1905 from
Mecklenburg Co, NC at age 90. He stated that he had enlisted in the 48th “Calvery” in the Fall of 1864
(note: there was not a 48th NC Cavalry). It goes on to say that he was not wounded but was unable to
perform any work due to his physical condition and “am supported by my widowed daughter who can
hardly support her own children.”
James M. Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.16]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Elizabeth C. Mullis applied for pension June 2, 1902 from
Albans at age 65. States her husband died in July 1884.
M. S. Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.21]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company __, 48th (or 26th ) NC State Troops. Widow M. E. Mullis applied Jul 2, 1918 from Unionville at
age 73.
Sherwood Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State troops. Enlisted Aug 21, 1862. Applied Feb 4, 1929 from Union Co at age --.
Simon Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.23]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Widow Mary Mullis applied June 24, 1901 at age 63 from Waxhaw.
States her husband died “19 years ago” of cancer. “My only help at home is a one armed son.”
William H. Mullis (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.308.25]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Widow M. Mullis applied for pension June 27, 1902 at age 65 from
Waxhaw. Husband was killed at Frazier’s Farm, Va. July 17, 1862. States she had been on pension list
for last nine years but was unable to see after renewal in July 1901 and was left off the list.
Green Nance (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.311.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company H. 42nd NC. Enlisted May 12, 1862. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 67 (signed name
A. G. R. Nance).
James Nance (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.311.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Widow Sarah P. Griffin applied for pension July 7, 1913 from
Unionville at age 71. States that she was married in April 1862 and her husband was killed at battle of
Fredericksburg. “Her said second husband Jacob Griffin has been dead about 23 years….”
Solomon Nash (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.311.41]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 6th Regiment NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Wingate at age 65.
States he enlisted Oct. 1863. Widow Susan E. Nash applied for pension July 4, 1921 from Wingate at
age 71. Note in file states shows marriage: Solomon Nash & Susan E. Green were married 24th of Nov.
1867 by S. Rowland, JP.
Samuel A. Neal (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.312.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 1st S.C. State Troops. Widow Elizabeth S. Neal applied for pension June 29, 1901 from
Walkersville at age 56. States her husband enlisted May 8, 1863 and died “some eight years ago.” Mrs.
Lizzie (S. E.) Neal applied for increased pension July 23, 1931 at age 87. Doctors statement says she was
almost helpless and unable to care for herself and requires the attention of an attendant. Senile debility.
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. A, 1st Regt. S.C.
Infantry (Regulars). S. A. Neill enlisted at Lancaster May 8, 1863. On muster roll of Dec. 31, 1864.]
Thomas P. Neill (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.312.38]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 12th S.C. State troops. Applied June 28, 1901 from Walkersville at age 61. States he enlisted
Aug 15, 1861 and has been paralyzed for the last 2 years and had not been able to do any manual labor
towards a living.
A.M. Nesbit (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.313.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1903 from McCains P.O. at age 63. Stated
that he was injured at Reams Station, Va. in thigh and minnie ball “is till in there and at times pains me
very much and I am now suffering with kidney trouble and unable to work since Jany 1, 1903.”
Joseph Newsom (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.313.65]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company C, 10th Battalion NC Heavy Artillery. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 77 from
Marshville. Doctors record dated July 17, 1909 stated that “Mr. Joe Newsome having been wounded in
battle is incapacitated to manual labor.”
Thomas R. Nisbet (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.315.5]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 5th S.C. State Troops. Applied for pension June 27, 1907 from Waxhaw at age 73. Stated
that he had enlisted Sept 15, 1861 and was wounded at Fort Harrison, Va. in a charge on the fort and in a
was later wounded at Richmond. Doctor’s statement says he was disabled by “not more than three
fourths” but was not caused from wounds, but from abscess of lungs. Widow Ellen Lynn Nisbet applied
for pension March 15, 1926 from Waxhaw at age 72. Stated that her husband enlisted in “Lancaster
Grays” from S.C. April 9, 1861 and that they were married “before the 1st day of January 1898.” She
moved to N.C. in 1902 with her late husband who died in Waxhaw in May 1911. “The said veteran Thos.
R. Nisbet, after reorganization of his regiment served as private and sergeant in Co. A 5th S.C. Infantry.
Letter in file form W. B. Dunlap, Rock Hill, S.C. dated June 17, 1907, stating that he had been a First
lieutenant in Co. A, 5th S.C.V. with said soldier.
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. III. Roster of Co. A, 5th Regt. S.C.V.
T. R. Nisbet, 3rd Sergeant. Promoted from Private Apr. 22, 1862; reported on muster roll Dec. 31, 1862 as
having sent back to hospital, sick; on muster roll Feb. 28, 1863 as having been furloughed home from
hospital until Mar. 12, 1863; on muster roll of June 30 and Aug. 31, 1863 as having been sent to hospital,
sick, June 4, 1863; reported on muster roll Aug. 31, 1864 as present; paroled at Appomattox following
the surrender of April 9, 1865.]
R. W. Norwood (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.317.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 39th NC State Troops. Applied for pension Jul 1, 1907 from Waxhaw at age 66. Wounded in
left side of head at Warm Springs, Tenn. Dec. 20, 1863. This application was marked “Insufficient
disability.” Reapplied Aug 2, 1908 from Waxhaw at age 67. This application was approved. Widow S. J.
Norwood applied for pension July 12, 1917 at age 79 from Waxhaw. States her husband was in Co. A,
30th Regt NC State Troops.
S. Ogburn (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.318.31]
[One soldiers' application; two widows' applications for Bright Ogburn]
Alexander Osborne (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.319.64]
Huey W. Outen (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.320.18]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 1st South Carolina State Troops. Applied for pension Jun 10, 1901 at age 70 and a resident
of Monroe. States he enlisted about April 1, 1861 in Co. A, S.C. State Troops and was wounded at Fort
Moultrie, S.C. in small of back and also in mouth by explosion of shell causing lameness in left leg, and
was also wounded at Bennettsville, S.C. in left hip by a minnie ball causing lameness in hip and much
pain. Card in pension file shows that Huey W. Outen was a private in Co. A (Butler’s) South Carolina
Inf. (1 S.C. Regulars) C.S.A. enlisted Feb 13, 1862 at Lancaster for 3 years, and was shown as present on
Nov. and Dec. 1864 muster roll. Union Prisoner of War records show he was paroled in the terms of a
Military Convention between Gen. Johnston and Gen. Sherman, April 26, 1865, and paroled at
Greensboro, NC (date not stated). Widow Sarah Jane Outen applied for pension from Monroe on July
6, 1915 at age 65. States that she was previously married to Daniel B. Dees (who was deceased) who also
served in Company A, 1st South Carolina State Troops with Huey W. Outen. This application was
marked “disallowed – married 1894.” Widow reapplied for pension July 6, 1925 at age 74 from Monroe
Rt. 7. Stated that she was married to Huey W. Outen “before the 1st day of January 1898.” She was
approved for a 4th Class pension after July 6, 1925. She applied for an increase in pension at age 78, on
July 23, 1931 from Monroe. States that she was “blind, unable to walk or feed herself and weighs over
200 lbs.” Approved for Class B pension Sept. 21, 1931. [Add’l information from S.C. Troops in
Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. A, 1st Regt. S.C. Infantry (Regulars). H. W. Outen, Private.
Enlisted at Lancaster Feb. 13, 1862. On muster roll Dec. 31, 1864.] [Note: Union Co. marriage records
show that H. W. Outen, age 61, son of Joel & Sarah, married on Dec. 22, 1892 to Mrs. Jane Dees, age
43, daughter of Wm. Leonard & --].
Joseph Outen (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.320.19]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Jemima Outen applied for pension July 1, 1918 from
Monroe at age 77. Stated that they were married “before 1870” and that she had no home or means of
support except “as I go among my children.” This application was marked “Disallowed – married 1870.”
Reapplied Feb. 4, 1929 and stated that her husband had served in Co. F, 2nd Regt. (71 NC Regt.) and they
were married in 1870. He died in 1898 and did not draw a pension before his death. She was approved
for Class B Pension July 14, 1929.
W. R. Outen (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.320.20]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Co __, 30th Regt. NC State Troops. Widow M. M. Outen applied for pension July 2, 1918 from Indian
Trail at age 81. Stated that her husband had enlisted in 1861.
Solomon Page (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.323.6]
Alvin T. Parker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.324.19]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Union Co. at age 65. Stated that
he had enlisted January 15, 1862. Doctor’s statement said that he was wounded in the left arm just above
the elbow. His widow, Abigail Parker applied for his pension on July 17, 1922 at age 74 from Waxhaw,
NC. She stated that they had married in 1872 and that her husband died May 14, 1922.
Jessey L. Parker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.324.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1908 from Monroe at age 74. Stated
that he enlisted in Company F, 48th NC State Troops in March 1862 and that he was wounded in the left
eye at Richmond. Doctor’s statement reported that he was almost totally incapacitated. Widow Jemima
E. Parker applied for his pension July 7, 1913 at age 75 from Monroe RFD #4.
Young R. Parker (Anson County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.325.41]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1912 from Union Co. at age 65.
Stated that he enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC State Troops on Apr. 1, 1864 and was injured at Bentonville in
1864. He reapplied July 7, 1913 at age 67 from Peachland, Anson Co., NC, and stated that he was
wounded in the left shoulder at Bentonville. He reapplied July 1, 1914 from Monroe at age 68 and stated
that he enlisted in May 1864 and was injured at Bentonville in March 1865. Was wounded in left
shoulder “from which he suffers.” Was in several battles to end of war. Doctor’s report stated that he had
a large scar on his left shoulder, apparently made by a ball or piece of shell which fractured head of
humerus. Shoulder joint very much in pain. Widow Nancy A. Parker applied for his pension Jan. 22,
1938 from Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC at age 65. She stated that they had married on Dec. 3, 1905 and
that he died Nov. 29, 1931.
J. P. Peninger (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.332.15]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Martha Peninger applied for his pension July 7, 1914 from
Monroe Rte #1 at age 73. Stated that soldier had enlisted in 1862. Her husband “was until recently a
blind pensioner from Union Co. and as such drew a pension from the State of N.C. up to his death.” She
applied for an increase in pension July 23, 1931 from Monroe at age 91. She was totally disabled and
confined to the house.
Aaron Perry (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.333.27]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Request transcription from me – He was black/colored, the body servant of Col. John B. ASHCRAFT
W. M. Perry (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.334.21]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Co. F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves (71st NC Regt.). Applied for pension July 18, 1928 from Wingate at age
81. Was hospitalized at Goldsboro, NC in Dec. 1864.
Alex Phifer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.335.45]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company K, 43rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 11, 1927 from Marshville at age 87. Application
stated that he was in Co. K, 43rd NC State Troops and that he was blind in one eye and almost blind in the
other.
Andrew J. Phifer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.335.46]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 4th NC Senior Reserves. He applied for pension from Honey P.O., Union Co, NC on April
19, 1902 at age 87. His pension record states that he was engaged as a cook while stationed at Salisbury,
NC from Jan 1, 1864 through Dec. 15, 1864, and that he was “required to cook in the open air over a low
fire without any shelter or protection for a period of 12 months, his eyes were so permanently injured that
he was unable to see to perform labor.
Irvin Phifer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.335.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Henrietta Phifer applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Marshville
at age 63. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on April 15, 1862.
W. H. Phifer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.335.50]
J. A. Pierce (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.337.56]
Orin L. Pierce (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.337.61]
Amos Pigg (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.338.1]
William E. Pinyan (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.338.42]
Aaron Plyler (Iredell County, Rowan County, and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.340.1]
D. Barnes Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 3rd S.C. Infantry. Widow Elizabeth Plyler applied for pension July 5, 1920 from Monroe at
age 75. Application stated that soldier was in Co. I, 3rd S.C. State Troops.
John D. Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Capt. Kelly’s Company, McCoy’s Battery, S.C. Light Artillery. Applied for pension July 4, 1921 from
Monroe Rt. 8 at age 81. Application was disapproved because he did not furnish company or regimental
information. Widow Emeline Plyler applied for pension July 11, 1925 from Monroe at age 85.
Application stated that soldier served in McCoy’s Battery Artillery, S.C. Troops. War Department
document dated Aug. 28, 1925 showed that he had served in Capt. Kelly’s Co., S.C. Light Artillery,
CSA, (Chesterfield Artillery), and that he had enlisted Aug. 25, 1861 at Chesterfield, S.C.. Prisoner of
War records showed that he was paroled at Greensboro, NC on May 1, 1865.
P. P. Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.10]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company 3, S.C. State Troops. Applied for pension July 2, 1924 from Monroe at age 77.
P. W. Plyler [Peter W. Plyler] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Nancy C. Plyler applied for pension June 15, 1901 from Waterloo
P.O. at age 66. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on March 15, 1862
and was killed Dec 13, 1862 at Battle of Fredericksburg, and that widow had been on pension roll “abt.
15 years.”
Phillip Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Mary A. Plyler applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Waterloo
P.O. at age 70. Application stated that soldier had enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops and served 12
months, took sick at Goldsboro, came home on leave and died May 1863.
W. P. Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.13]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 60 from Union Co, NC.
Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC State Troops in Sept. 1864 and was wounded in
foot. [Note: also see pension for Wesley Plyler]
Wesley Plyler (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.14]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Widow Margaret Plyler applied for pension July 7, 1924 from Indian Trail at age 67. Application stated
that soldier served in “Co. F, 2nd J.R.” Widow applied for increased pension Oct. 6, 1938 at age 79.
Application stated that she was born Mar. 5, 1859 and that she and soldier were married 1878 and that
she was “nearly completely disabled” and “partially blind.” [Note: Also see pension for W. P. Plyler.
Also, Union Co.]
Francis M. Poer (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.29]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow M. C. Poer applied for pension July 1, 1912 from Indian
Trail at age 77. Stated her husband had enlisted in Aug. 1862. [Note: Service record shows that he had
resided in Union Co. when he enlisted at age 34 on Aug. 10, 1862, and was paroled May 1, 1865.]
J. A. Polk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.44]
James Allen Polk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.45]
James K. Polk (Anson County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Soldier applied for pension June 24, 1901 from Diamond Hill P.O., Anson County, at age 57. Stated that
he had enlisted in Co. A, 48th N.C. State Troops on March 17, 1862. Continued in service for 6 months
with measles, permanently affected bowels, no wounds. Was discharged about Sept. 1862. Doctor’s
report stated that he had weak lungs and chronic diarrhea. He was approved for a Fourth Class pension.
He reapplied for pension June 25, 1910 from Polkton RFD #2, Anson County, at age 66. Stated that he
was “now unable to do manual labor and is without means of support.” Doctor’s report stated that the
applicant was ¾ disabled by reason of age, rheumatism and a diseased heart. “His poverty is
conspicuous.”
Redrick Polk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.49]
Thomas J. Polk (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.340.50]
Owen Pope (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.342.19]
Seburn Pope (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.342.25]
Newel Porter (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.342.65]
A. Porter (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.342.67]
G. W. Pounds [George W. Pounds] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.343.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, Mallett’s Battalion, NC Camp Guards (Camp Holmes). Applied for pension July 6, 1908
from Wingate at age 64. Widow Martha Pounds applied for pension July 6, 1925 from Wingate at age
75. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. A, Mallets Battalion in 1863. She applied for an
increase in pension July 6, 1928.
W. Benjamin Pounds (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.343.54]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 2nd NC Cavalry and Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from
Union County at age 76. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. I, Barringers Brigade, 2nd NC
Cavalry Regt. on April 2, 1864. Affidavit dated July 3, 1909 from J. A. Marsh stated that he was in same
unit with soldier. Widow Margaret Pounds applied for pension Jan 3, 1926 from Marshville at age 79.
Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on March 1, 1862, and that he died
in 1925.
Darling Preslar (Alexander County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Mary Preslar applied for pension July 1, 1901 from Mt. Bethel,
Alexander Co, NC at age 69. Application stated that soldier enlisted in C. B, 26th NC State Troops on
Feb. 14, 1863.
Gilbert Preslar (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Mrs. M. A. Preslar applied for pension July 24, 1922 from
Monroe at age 75. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. F, 2nd Regt. Jr. Reserves on May 26,
1864.
Andrew C. Presley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.13]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 15, 1901 from Waxhaw at age 56. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops and was wounded at Fredericksburg in shoulder.
Had been on pension list 8 or 9 years. Also stated that “my name on rolls is put Andrew J. Preslar.”
Widow Ellen Pressley applied for pension July 4, 1921 from Monroe at age 75.
Milas R. Presley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.26]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company D, 6th NC Infantry. Widow Aggie Presley applied for pension July 3, 1905 from Monroe at age
78. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 6th Regt. NC State Troops on March 1, 1862 and
died in hospital at Richmond in July 1864. [Note: On roster of the 6th NC Infantry as M. R. Pressley.
Died July 18, 1864 of disease.]
Salathiel Presley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.27]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 35th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 3, 1905 from Monroe at age 75.
Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 35th NC State Troops on Oct. 1, 1861. Widow M. J.
Pressley applied for pension July 3, 1916 from Monroe at age 65. Application stated that soldier enlisted
in Co. A, 48th NC State Troops in April 1862. Application stated that she was married to Thomas
Pressley, “brother to her 1st husband.” Application was not approved due to the fact that she was “not a
widow,” “married and living with her 2nd husband.” Reapplied for pension on July 5, 1910 as Martha J.
Presley from Monroe at age 68. Application stated that her husband Salathiel Presley had enlisted in Co.
F, 35th NC State Troops on April 15, 1862. This application was approved.
Henry S. Presson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.43]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 21, 1901 from Zoar at age 75. Application stated
that he enlisted in Co. B, 43rd NC State Troops on Feb. 3, 1862 and was wounded in right leg “shattered
the bone” at Petersburg on April 2, 1865. Widow M. C. Presson applied for pension July 1, 1907 from
Monroe at age 72.
A.W. H. Price (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.63]
C. C. Price (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.345.68]
Ellis P. Price (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1904 from Monroe at age 69. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops and was wounded at Gettysburg, Pa., July 4, 1862
from spent cannon ball “and soon recovered.” Widow H. E. Price applied for pension July 3, 1905 from
Monroe at age 64. Application stated that soldier died June 19, 1905.
J. Cull Price [John Cull Price] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.21]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Applied for pension June 20, 1907 from Monroe at age 60. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. D, 37th NC State Troops on Nov. 1, 1864. Pension was not approved. He
reapplied July 6, 1908 at age 62, and stated that he had enlisted June 1, 1863. Widow Melissa A. Price
applied for pension June 28, 1913 at age 64. She applied for increased pension Aug. 13, 1929. Doctor’s
certificate dated Aug. 13, 1929 stated that she was “totally helpless from broken hip and suffering from
senile debility…”
J. P. Price [James Patterson Price] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Thetus C. Price applied for pension June 15, 1901 from Union
County at age 65. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC Infantry on March 5, 1862,
was taken prisoner at Gettysburg, carried in transport to Savannah and died while in prison there. Also
stated that she had been drawing a pension for the last 7 years.
Jessy Price (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.30]
Thomas A. Price (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Rebecca Price applied for pension June 10, 1909 from Monroe at
age 55. Application stated that she was “14 years when married” and that soldier enlisted in Co. D, 37th
NC State Troops on March 20, 1862.
W. R. Price [William R. Price] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.346.64]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow E. E. Price applied for pension June 15, 1901 from Unionville at
age 66 ½. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on May 2, 1862, was
wounded at Gettysburg, captured in 1864 and died at Point Lookout.
E. D. Privit [Edmond D. Privett] (Anson County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 6, 1903 from Peachland, Anson Co, NC at
age 62. Stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd Battalion in 1864. Doctor’s certificate stated that he had
lost the middle finger of his left hand at the junction of the finger to the hand, was unable to work but
little, his health was very feeble, and on account of feeble old age his disability accounted to ¾.
John Privette [John Privett] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.347.44]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd Regt. NC Troops. Widow Lydia Privett applied for his pension July 6, 1908 from
Monroe at age 80. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on March 1,
1863. Witnesses who testified that they were acquainted with Lydia were H.P. Meggs of Wingate, and J.
A. Bivens.
Milas D. Purser (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.349.15]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Milus D. PUSSER applied for pension from Monroe RFD#3 on
Feb. 4, 1929 at age 83. He stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC Jr. Res. On Apr. 12, 1864. Cause
for which pension was requested: Old age and disease. Affidavit of A. W. McMANUS, a Confederate
Veteran from Unionville attested to the statements made in the pension application. Letter from the Clerk
of Superior Court dated April 18, 1935 and found in pension record of S. Alph Fincher of Union Co.,
stated that Milus D. PURSER had been a member of this unit and was still living and drawing a pension
from Union Co.
Samuel M. Rape (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.352.44]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC Infantry. Widow Sarah Rape applied for pension June 27, 1901 from Rushing P.O.
at age 67. Stated that husband had enlisted Sept. 16, 1861, was captured and carried to Governor’s Island
where he died July 4, 1862. She had been on the pension roll 14 years.
Samuel R. Rape (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.352.45]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 3(?), 1911 at age 62. BF Richardson signed
affidavit saying that S.R. Rape “Can’t see went in service at thirteen years of age and I think is deserving
a pension.” This application was disallowed. Reapplied July 1, 1912 from Monroe at age 67. Doctor’s
statement said that he was disabled by reason of wound. This pension was disallowed. Reapplied for
pension on July 5, 1913 at age 66 from Monroe. Stated that he was wounded at Gettysburg in July 1864.
Wounded in right side by flying piece of shell. Served Confederacy in war 3 years, 3 months and 11
days. This application was disallowed. Reapplied for pension July 7, 1914 from Monroe at age 68.
Stated that he enlisted in July 1861. Doctor’s statement said that he’d had a stroke of paralysis and is
totally incapacitated. This was approved. Applied to NC Soldiers Home at Raleigh, NC on April 27,
1915. Stated that he enlisted Feb. 28, 1863 and served until close of war. He was not married, of fair
complexion, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and was by occupation a mechanic. He was admitted to Soldiers Home
on July 3, 1915 and died June 3, 1916.
Pink C. Ray (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.353.49]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company C, 8th Battalion NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 2, 1906 from Indian Trail, NC at
age 63. Enlisted March 15, 1862.
Pinkney Caldwell Rea (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.354.13]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
10th Battalion of Artillery. (??Young’s Batt.??)
Applied for admission to the NC Soldiers Home on Jan. 1, 1912 from Matthews P.O., Union Co. Stated
that he was 68 years old, not married, fair complexion, 5 ft 10 in. tall, and was a laborer. That because of
age and recently having been burned, he was unable to support himself. Admitted to home Jan. 24, 1912
and died March 13, 1918. Presbyterian. Friend: Mr. J. M. Tomblin, Matthews, NC.
General K. Richardson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.360.39]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Lou Richardson applied for pension June 14, 1901 from Monroe P.O., Union Co., NC at age 67.
Application stated that her husband had enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on March 19, 1862 and
that he died in March 1893.
J. A. Richardson [James A. Richardson] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.360.44]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Marshville at age 64. Application
stated that he enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State troops on Feb. 15, 1861 and was wounded through body and
leg at Gettysburg. Information from doctor’s statement: “Ball entered in front 2-1/2 inches to the right of
the median line and lower border of ribs right of spine about 3 inches….” And that soldier was disabled
by three fourths.
James A. Richardson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.360.50]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow: L. E. Richardson
(microfilm was too light to read. Need to look at original record at the NC Archives).
James I. Richardson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.360.53]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension June 24, 1901 from Waterloo P.O., Union Co,
NC at age 63. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on March 18, 1862
and was wounded across the back at Cold Harbor, Va., on June 27, 1862. Doctor’s report stated that he
had been confined to chair and bed for 7 years. Widow Mary A. Richardson applied for pension from
Waterloo P.O., Union Co., on June 6, 1904 at age 68. Application stated that her husband had died Sept.
19, 1903.
John F. Richardson [Jonathan Fincher Richardson] (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State
Archives Call #5.22.360.56]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 4th NC Senior Reserves or Company B, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Rachel R. Richardson age
64 applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC on June 29, 1908. Application stated that
her husband had enlisted in Co. B, 48th NC Infantry in 1862 [Note: This is more than likely incorrect, as
J. F. Richardson appeared on a roster of Co. I, 4th NC Senior reserves, which was raised in Union Co.
and there was no J. F. Richardson on the roster of Co. B, 48th NC Infantry]
Mason Caldwell Richardson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.360.63]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe at age 65. Said he
enlisted in Apr. 1862. Doctor’s report is practically illegible, but seemed to indicate that he had received
a gunshot wound in the neck and right leg. He applied for increased pension on July 7, 1913 at age 68
from Monroe and said he enlisted July 15, 1863 and was badly wounded in the hip. He applied for
another increase July 6, 1915 from Monroe and said that he had enlisted Mar. 19, 1862 and that he had
received a wound in right knee at Bristoe Station, VA. The doctor’s report stated that his right leg below
the knee was totally useless “so far as earning a living is concerned” by reason of gunshot wound in the
right knee.
John Robinson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.366.58]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
He applied for pension prior to July 10, 1923 from Union Co, NC.19
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-See July 10, 1923 issue of The Monroe Journal for list of unclaimed pension vouchers.
Joseph Rodgers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.367.64]
Columbus Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Elizabeth ROGERS applied for pension July 11, 1927
from Union Co., NC. Stated that they were married Jan. 1, 1879 and that her husband had died Jan.15,
1912 and was on rolls in Union Co. She had been receiving a pension from S.C.
D. D. Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.13]
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 5, 1909 from Monroe Route 8 at age 82. Stated
that he enlisted in 1862. and was wounded at Fredericksburg, Va. (was shot with a minie ball - the rest is
illegible).
Hamp Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.24]
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow applied for his pension on June 13, 1912 at age 66 from Waxhaw,
NC.
Jesse Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.42]
Company F, 48th NC Infantry. Applied July 1, 1901 from Zoar P.O. at age 71. Enlisted August 21, 1862
and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864. Was wounded on top of the head by
a minie ball.
M. C. Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.57]
Company F, 2nd NC Jr. Reserves. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe Rte #1 at age 64.
Stated that he enlisted April 8, 1864. Add to 2nd Jr Reserves
Oliver Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.63]
Senior Reserves. Applied for pension July 7, 1907 from Monroe, NC at age 83. Stated that he did duty
at Salisbury [remainder is illegible].
W. A. Rogers (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.368.70]
CAN’T FIND PENSION – RECHECK NAME AND SPELLING
J. Rollins (Davie County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.369.23]
W. T. Rorie (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.369.49]
Ezekial Ross (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.370.9]
H. D. Ross (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.370.12]
Sherwood Ross (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.370.32]
Jonas Rowell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.371.18]
S. S. Rushing [Shepard S. Rushing] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.372.40]
J. M. Sanders (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.375.4]
Jeff Sanders (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.375.8]
BLACK
L. A. Scott (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.378.46]
L. S. Screst (Secrest)
??
McKey Secrest [Samuel McKee Secrest] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.380.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. M. J. P. Secrest, widow of “McKey” Secrest, applied for pension
July 18, 1928 from Union Co. Stated that her husband enlisted April 1864 from Union Co. and that they
were married Feb. 5, 1873. He died in 1904 and had not drawn a pension. On July 23, 1931, Martha J.
P. Secrest applied for an increase in pension . Doctor’s statement stated that she was bedridden, had
chronic myocarditis, nephritis, and achyla gastrica
J. N. Shaw [Jones Newton Shaw] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.383.23]
Company F, 49th NC Infantry
Henry B. Shute (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.388.40]
J. W. Sikes [John W. Sikes] (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. J. W. Sikes applied for pension June 10, 1907 from Charlotte,
Mecklenburg Co., NC at age 60. He stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC Jr. Reserves in Dec.
1864, and although he was not wounded at the time, he was presently unable to perform manual labor
due to age and being “asmatic.” Doctor’s statement showed that he was ¾ disabled. His widow Mrs. M.
J. Sikes applied for pension July 12, 1912 at age 61 from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC.
Ira P. Simpson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.390.65]
John R. Simpson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.390.78]
W. V. Simpson [W. Virgil Simpson] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.391.14]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Widow Louise Simpson applied for pension July 15, 1911 from
Marshville at age 73. Application stated that soldier enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops on Oct 15,
1861.
William C. Simpson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.391.15]
Richard Sims (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.391.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe P.O. at age 64.
Stated that he had enlisted in Co. E, 48th Regt. N.C. State troops and that while at Hatchers Run, Va. on
or about March 25, 1865, he received a wound or wounds. Doctors statement showed that he was
suffering with weakness of right waist resulting from wounds. He reapplied for pension on July 5, 1909
from Marshville at age 66, and stated that he had enlisted on April 15, 1861. Doctor’s statement showed
that he had no wounds, but had rheumatism in arm and legs, stomach catarrh and failing eyesight. He was
approved for a fourth class pension.
Luke Sinclair (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.391.31]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Marshville at age 78. He
enlisted April 1862 (or 1863).
Richard T. Sistare (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.392.15]
L. S. Screst [Secrest[ (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.380.11]
McKey Secrest (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.380.12]
James Newton Shannon (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.382.20]
E. Shaw (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.383.19]
NOTE: I THINK I’M MISSING SOME SMITH’S HERE. NEED TO CHECK INDEX. (jhg)
J. E. W. Smith (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.396.38]
J. S. Smith [John Stanley Smith] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.396.49]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. J. S. SMITH applied for pension on June 24, 1922 from
Marshville, Union Co. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC Regt. on Sept. 15, 1864
and he was applying for pension on account “of old age and being affected with rheumatism and unable
to earn a living.” Affidavit from J. P. TARLTON from Marshville attesting that the facts within the
application were true to his knowledge.
James Smith (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.396.67]
W. B. Smith [William B. Smith] (Stanly County)
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Widow Rebecca Smith applied for his pension July 1, 1901 from Big
Lick, Stanly Co, NC at age 58. She stated that her husband enlisted in Co. E, 48th NC State Troops on
Sept. 23, 1862 and was killed in the war.
William P. Smith (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.400.45]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company E, 48th NC Infantry. Soldier applied for pension on July 1, 1901 from Waxhaw at age 64.
Stated that he enlisted on Mar. 15, 1862 and was wounded in the left shoulder near Petersburg, Va. on
Feb. 5, 1865.
M. A. Snipes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.401.54]
Allen Spears (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.403.48]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
[Also see 1885 pension application. Widow Margaret Spears applied for pension June 28, 1901 from
Olive Branch P.O. at age 70 and stated that her husband died at the hospital at Gordonsville, VA of lung
disease or pneumonia “exact date not remembered,” but it was in the fall of 1863.]
Mark D. Squires (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.405.43]
Babel A. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.1]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Discharge paper found in his pension record shows that he was a
Conscript from Union County who was enrolled on 14th(?) of March 1864 in 48th Regiment NC State
Troops and was discharged by reason of Insanity on May 31, 1864. Also states that he was born in Union
Co, NC and was 23 years of age, 5 feet 9-1/2 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair and was a
farmer when enrolled. Pension record contained three pension applications for widow N. Isabella
Starnes, the first dated June 28, 1923 from Mineral Springs. She reapplied for pension on Feb. 1, 1926 at
age 76 from Mineral Springs. States that her husband enlisted May 18, 1862. Applied for increase in
pension on Oct. 6, 1938 at age 89. In this application she was described as “totally disabled, practically
an invalid.” Record also shows that she was born Aug. 11, 1849 and that she and her husband were
married Oct 19, 1869. [Note: Union Co. marriage records show that B. A. Sterns, son of Moses & Mary,
married on Oct. 19, 1869 to Nancy Isabella Arant, daughter of Jno. & Peggy].
D. A. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.3]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company H, 30th NC State Troops. Widow Mary M. Starnes applied for pension June 25, 1901 at age
77 from McCains P.O., Union Co. Stated that her husband lost foot during the war and died of disease in
1891.
Daniel Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.4]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1915 at age 77 from Monroe. Stated that
he was a prisoner at close of war.
Hilliard Judge Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.8 ]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension Jun 30, 1908 at age 68 from Monroe R.F.D.
Stated that he was wounded in left arm by ball at Antietam/Sharpsburg Sept 17, 1862 [additional info.
was hard to read]. Widow Julia E. Starnes applied for pension July 7, 1924 at age 70 from Mineral
Springs.
Hugh Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.9]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Rebecca Starnes applied for pension July 19, 1901 at age 82
from Waterloo P.O., Union Co. Stated that her husband had died in Aug. 1867.
J. Benson Starnes (Joseph Benson Starnes) (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.408.11]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Widow Malissa Starnes applied for pension Feb. 4, 1929. Stated that
her husband had enlisted Mar. 15, 1862 at Monroe. They were married Apr. 4, 1877 and he died Jun 22,
1891 and did not draw a pension before he died. She applied for an increased pension Sept. 18, 1937 at
age 91 and was at that time totally and permanently disabled and confined to bed. Pension increase
approved Sept. 30, 1937.
John E. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.13]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension June 27, 1901 at age 73 from Waterloo P.O.,
Union Co. Stated that he was wounded in breastbone above heart at Wilderness, Va. Applied for
increased pension July 1, 1907 and stated that he had been wounded in head and chest.
Kendrick G. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.15]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for July 5, 1910 at age 74 from Waxhaw. Stated that he was
disabled by age.
M. L. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.17]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC State Troops. Widow Jane Starnes applied for pension June 19, 1901 at age 75
from Mineral Springs. She had been on pension roll about 9 years at that time.
Stated that her husband had been captured at Gettysburg and died in prison at Point Lookout in winter of
1864.
M. R. Starnes (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company E, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 at age 74 from Matthews,
Mecklenburg Co, NC. Stated that he had been wounded in face, mouth and shoulder at Fredericksburg
and in mouth at Spotsylvania C.H. Stated that he had been on pension roll in Union County, but removed
to Mecklenburg County “and will finish up there.”
Thomas H. Starnes (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.22]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 43rd NC State Troops. Applied for pension June 8, 1901 at age 62 from Altan. Stated that he
had been wounded in left arm which was amputated above elbow at the field hospital the morning after
the wound. Widow Mary Alice Starnes applied for pension July 6, 1925 at age 58 from Monroe R. #4
and stated that they were married “before Jan. 1, 1898.” She applied for an increased pension Oct. 6,
1938 at age 71 and was totally disabled. Increase was approved Oct. 20, 1938. She stated their date of
marriage was May 1893. She was born March 4, 1867 and died Feb. 23, 1949. Widow Mary A. B.
Starnes was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.20
William Starnes (Cabarrus County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company B, 26th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 1, 1901 at age 64 from Pioneer Mills,
Cabarrus Co., NC. Stated that he had been wounded at Petersburg by explosion of shell. Widow S. C.
Starnes applied for pension July 24, 1909 from Georgeville, Cabarrus Co., NC. [Note: Service record
shows that he resided in Union Co. when he enlisted June 5, 1861 at age 21. Surrendered April 9, 1865
at Appomattox.]
B. F. Staton [Benjamin F. Staton] (Anson County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. B. F. STATON applied for pension July 18, 1918 from Ansonville,
Anson Co, NC at age 67. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd NC Jr. reserves in April
1864. Doctor’s report stated that he was totally unable to do work of any kind on account of paralysis and
very far advanced heart disease. Affidavit of E. F. FENTON attested that the facts contained within the
application were true to his knowledge. [Note: Service record shows that he was born about 1847 in
Union County, NC and was by occupation a farmer when he enlisted on May 30, 1864 at Camp Holmes
for the war.]
George W. Stegall (Mecklenburg County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.408.67]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC State Troops. He applied for pension from Honey P.O., Union Co, NC on July 1,
1901 at age 61. States that about Oct. 19, 1864 he was shot in left hip “ball is still there”. His widow,
Mrs. L. R. Stegall applied for pension from Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC on July 1, 1912 at age 69.
Griffin Stegall (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.69]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 37th NC State Troops. Widow Ollie M. Stegall applied for pension July 5, 1910 from
Marshville at age 67.
J. D. Stegall (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.71]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company B, 15th NC State Troops. He applied for pension at age 72 on July 6, 1908. States that he was
injured in breast at Seven Pines May 8, 1863, and was also injured in thigh at Wilderness.
Samuel Stegall (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.72]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Widow Lenora Stegall Parker was on pension list in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.21
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-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
Samuel Steagall (Anson County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.408.39]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Applied for pension on June 16, 1912 from Peachland, Anson Co,
NC at age 67. States he enlisted June 1864. Chronic sufferer of catarrh.
W. H. Stegall (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #?????]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension on June 22, 1914 at age 92 from Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, NC. States he was injured at breast at Bristol, Va., and shot in right foot Oct 15 or
17, 1863. Widow Louisa Stegall applied for pension July 17, 1916 from Pineville, Mecklenburg Co, NC.
[Note: Buried at Wilson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery: Wm. H. Stegall died Mar 10, 1916 at age 91.
Wife Louise b.Feb 21, 1844-d.Mar 14, 1919]
John E. Stilwell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.411.35]
John N. Stilwell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.411.37]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Widow: Jane C. Stillwell. Also see name on 1885 Pension Act.
P. C. Stinson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.411.46]
George W. Strawn (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.413.10]
W. A. Swanner (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.418.8]
James M. Sweat (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.418.22]
Thomas Swink (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.418.64]
S. R. Tadlock (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.419.28]
J. P. Tarlton (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.420.4]
W. A. Tarlton [William Alexander Tarlton] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call
#5.22.420.8]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. W. A. TARLTON applied for pension July 5, 1910 from
Marshville, Union Co. Application stated that he had enlisted in 1864 in Co. F, 2nd NC Regt. Doctor’s
report stated that he suffered from bronchitis, weak nerves and general breakdown, and was ¾ disabled.
D. B. Taylor (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.421.17]
John D. Taylor (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.422.8]
J. Massey Terrell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.424.12]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 10th Battalion NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 5, 1910 from Monroe at
age 72. Doctors statement reported that he had heart trouble and was almost totally disabled.
James W. Therrell (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.425.24]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 35th NC State Troops. Soldier made application to the N.C. Soldiers Home on Jan. 30, 1907
while a resident of Waxhaw, age 65. Was a farmer, had dark complexion, stood 5’ 8” tall. Stated that he
had enlisted Oct. 4, 1861 as a private and was discharged at Appomattox, VA on Apr. 9, 1865 as a
private. He was admitted to the home in April 1907.
Nathan G. Thomas (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.426.55]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Widow Frances A. Thomas applied for pension Feb. 2, 1928 from
Union Co. Application stated that her husband had enlisted May 30, 1864, they were married in Sept.
1875, and he died Feb. 26, 1912.
W. O. Thompson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.429.15]
Jerry Threatt (Jerre Threatt) (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.429.58]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Soldier served in the South Carolina State Troops
[Add’l information from S.C. Troops in Confederate Service, Vol. I. Roster of Co. A, 1st Regt. S.C.
Infantry (Regulars). Jeremiah Threatt, Private. Enlisted at Lancaster March 20, 1862. Transferred to Co.
H, May 7, 1862. Roster of Co. H, 1st Regt. S.C. Infantry (Regulars). Transferred from Co. A, May 8,
1862. On muster roll of June 30, 1863. Not on that of Oct. 31, 1863.]
Eli Mc. Tomberlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.431.50]
Hosea J. Tomberlin (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.431.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 1, 1907 from Monroe at age 82. Stated that he
enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State troops on April 13, 1862.
A.P. Traywick (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.432.50]
F. B. Traywick (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.432.51]
D. C. Trull [David C. Trull] (Mecklenburg County) [Source: NC State Archives]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications.
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. He applied for pension July 22, 1911 from Matthews, Mecklenburg
Co., NC at age 63. Application stated that he had enlisted in Co. F, 2nd Regt. NC Troops in Feb. 1864.
Affidavit in file from C. J. FREEMAN of Matthews.
F. M. Turner (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.435.21]
Henry Wilson Van Riper (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.438.74]
James W. Vickery (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.440.29]
William M. Walden [note: filed as William M. Waldell] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives
Call #5.22.441.52]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company I, 53rd NC Infantry. Applied for pension July 24, 1917 from Rte. 1 Monroe at age 77.
Application stated that he enlisted in Co. I, 53rd NC State Troops and was wounded in war and now
suffered with dislocated hip and broken thigh. Pension was not approved. Numerous documents filed
with application showing reasons why he should not be approved for pension. Document written by R.
W. Lemmond, Clerk of Superior Court of Union Co., dated Aug. 28, 1917 and filed with application
indicate he was a deserter due to his activity with the “Red Strings” for a long time after the war. Another
document written on July 24, 1917 by R. W. Lemmond, stated that applicant “did not remain true to the
end of the war….. The applicant, while on detail duty, was cut off from the main army and sought refuge
with a family who was not in sympathy with the Confederacy. He was given shelter, and sometime later
he went west and found employment and many North Carolinians among whom he remained until after
the war was ended. He states that while there he did not want to and did not try to get back to his
company for the reason that he thought he would be captured in the effort to get back. Up to the time he
was separated from his Co. and sought refuge, his record seems to be clear. He was separated from his
company and went west something near 15 months or possibly a year and a half before the surrender. He
came home soon after the surrender. All the facts necessary to granting a pension exist in this case unless
he is considered a deserter and the facts in regard to that in the possession of the board are stated
above….”
J. P. Walker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.442.44]
Israel P. Walkup (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.443.44]
D. C. Wallace (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.444.31]
W. W. Walsh (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.445.33]
M. A. Walters (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.445.66]
Moses Walters (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.445.67]
Moses W. Walters (Anson County and Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.445.68]
Uriah Walters (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.445.73]
Company E, 48th NC Infantry.
Widow Wilmouth Walters applied for his pension on June 27, 1911 from Marshville at age 80. She
stated that he had enlisted on Jan. 1, 1864.
James M. Warwick (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.448.39]
Calvin Watkins (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.449.8]
James Monroe Wentz (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.454.35]
C. Whitaker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.457.4]
Philip Whitley (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.460.6]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension Sept. 22, 1928 from Monroe R.F.D. #7 at age
81. Application stated that he had enlisted in Jan. 1865.
Harvey Wiles (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.461.70]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company H, 12th S.C. State Troops. Applied for pension June 18, 1901 from Wolfsville at age 59.
Enlisted Feb. 15, 1864 and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, VA on or about May 5, 1864.
Was shot through left hand by a minie ball causing disability of the left hand.
A.Virginius Williams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.463.35]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company K, 6th Regt. S.C. State Troops. Applied for pension July 4, 1914 from Monroe Rte 8 at age 68.
Stated that he had enlisted in Oct. 1864 and served to end of war. Affidavit from George G. Graham,
William D. McFadden and L.W. McCombs dated Feb. 1912, Williamsburg County, SC, stating that
they had served in same unit and that he surrendered with Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox on Apr. 9,
1865….
Bryant Williams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.463.55]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company D, 37th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1908 at age 80. Stated that he enlisted
Oct. 17, 1861 and was wounded at Fraziers Farm, VA on or about June 22, 1862. Wounded in the leg.
G. Washington Williams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.464.20]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company H, 4th Regt. S.C. Cavalry. Applied for pension July 11, 1927 from Matthews, NC (Union Co),
at age 82. Stated that he enlisted Jan. 1, 1862.
J. W. Williams [Joseph W. Williams] (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.464.77]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Applied for pension July 6, 1903 from Baucom P.O. at age 79.
Stated that he enlisted Oct. 1864 and received a slight wound in 1865. Was now disabled due to age and
feebleness.
Thomas Early Williams (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.466.72]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company F, 2nd NC Junior Reserves. Applied for pension July 18, 1928 from Monroe at age 82.
Application stated that he had enlisted in April 1864 and was applying for pension due to “old age and
disease.”
James T. Williford (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.468.23]
T. F. Willeford (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.468.34]
John Wilson (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.470.26]
Daniel J. Winchester (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.471.39]
John H. Winchester (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.471.41]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Company A, 48th NC State Troops. Soldier applied for pension July 7, 1924 from Monroe at age 93.
Stated that he had enlisted in 1861 and served to end of war. Widow M. Ella Winchester applied for
pension Aug. 13, 1929, a resident of 404 N. Hayne St., Monroe. She stated that she was 66 years old and
that her husband had enlisted in 1862, that they married March 16, 1890 and that he died in Dec.l 1927.
She applied for an increase in pension on Oct. 6, 1938 at age 75. Ella A. Winchester was on pension list
in July 1946 in Union Co, NC.22
Thomas McCombs Winchester (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.471.42]
Thomas D. Wolfe (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.473.13]
T. Wolfe (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.473.14]
Crofford Yandle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.478.58]
Jesse Yandle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.478.59]
William Yandle (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.478.60]
Pension Bureau: Act of 1901 Pension Applications
Private in Co. B 8th Battalion, 10th Artillery Regiment. William Yandle, Jr. (b.Jul. 3, 1832) - applied
for pension in Union Co. on Jun. 29, 1901, showing disability from measles, “a disease from which he
never fully recovered” states his application.23
Zachariah Yarborough (Gaston County)
Company E, 48th NC Infantry.
Soldier applied for pension Aug. 14, 1906 from High Shoals, Gaston Co., at age 72. Stated that he had
enlisted Apr. 1, 1862 and was suffering from dropsy, kidney disease, and rheumatism. Doctor’s report
found him totally disabled from angina heart disease.
Joseph York (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.479.61]
22
23
-1946 newspaper clipping from the Heritage Room. Date of original article unknown.
-See Carolinas Genealogical Society Bulletin, XLI.1, Summer 2004-2005.
J. L. Younts (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.481.20]
John Zedaker (Union County) [Source: NC State Archives Call #5.22.481.35]
MISC. Out of State Pensioners that I’ve run across:
-William T. Baker – Private in Company B, 26th NC Infantry. Widow Margaret Salina Baker applied
for pension in Lancaster Co, S.C. in 1902.24
-Julius M. Long - Private in Company F, 2nd North Carolina Junior Reserves (71st NC Infantry).
Applied for pension from Shelby Co, TN. His widow, Lou Gray Long, applied for his pension after his
death.25
-Thomas H. Steele - Company B, 43rd NC Regiment. His widow (Martha Helms) applied for pension
from Florida in 1908.26
-George W. Walden - Private in Company F, 2nd North Carolina Junior Reserves (71st NC Infantry).
Applied for pension on or before Sept. 24, 1915 from Oklahoma.27
-Henry C. Walkup - Company B, 26th North Carolina Regiment. Applied for pension in Florida in 1907.
His widow, Ida Wood Walkup applied for widow’s pension after his death, later in 1907. 28
MISCELLANEOUS
Tuesday, July 10, 1923, The Monroe Journal, (Union County, NC)
-Pension Vouchers Uncalled For – The Union County Pension Board will meet July 23rd, to complete the
business of revising the Confederate Pension list and acting on any petitions that may be presented for a
pension. There remains in my hands vouchers for the following widows of Confederate soldiers: S. E.
LEONARD, Sarah C. BELK, M. C. HILL, M. J. HONEYCUTT, Margaret E. MEGGS, M. A.
PRESSLEY, Mary A. RICHARDSON. Also vouchers for the following Confederate soldiers: W. A.
FENNELL, J. M. GRISWOLD, John ROBINSON, W. T. WOLFE. If these parties are living they
should call for their vouchers at once as I will have to return all uncalled for vouchers on Aug. 1st. If any
of the parties died since the last 15th day of April, their people are entitled to the voucher. But if any
soldier or widow is dead and died before last April 15th, the voucher will have to be returned to the State.
This the 9th day of July, 1923. R. W. LEMMOND, Clerk of Court.
24
-Confederate Records, Lancaster District, SC, by Frances Reeves Jeffcoat.
-Tennessee Confederate Pension Records. Pension #S12447. Widows Pension #W9947.25
26
-Florida Confederate Pension Applications; Also see Carolinas Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. XL.2, Fall 20032004
27
-Enclosed with his service record, is a letter dated Sept. 24, 1915 from the Adjutant Generals Office written to the
Oklahoma Board of Pension Commissioners, Oklahoma City, OK, concerning his service.
28
-Florida Confederate Pension Application; Also see Carolinas Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. XL.3, Winter 20032004
25
Clipped from a July 1946 issue of The Monroe Enquirer: Dependents of World War II veterans have been
in the spotlight so long that the fact that 12 widows of Confederate veterans are now drawing $35 monthly
each from the state treasurer. All 12 are Class A widows. Pensions were raised from $25 to $35 by the last
General Assembly. Pensioners are: Mary Jane Belk, widow of S. E. Belk; Emily Jane Cook, widow of
Aaron Cook; Nora Huntley, widow of T. S. Huntley; Sarah E. Long, widow of William Green Long,
Luticia Howard, widow of John F. Howard; Mary Jane McCain, widow of John I. McCain; Lenora
Stegall Parker, widow of Samuel Stegall; Mary A. B. Starnes, widow of Thomas N. Starnes; Ella A.
Winchester, widow of John H. Winchester; Mittie K. Howie, widow of Henry Howie; Mary E. Helms,
widow of Jesse D. Helms, Mary Elizabeth Deese, widdow (sic) of Sam Arant. The checks are sent to Clerk
of Court Emmett Griffin, who mails them to the pensioners.
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