Chapter 73. Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows and dependent children of such soldiers and sailors
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CHAP. 73.— An Act Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows and dependent children of such soldiers and sailors. March 9, 1908. [[S. 6110](/us/bill/60/s/6110).] [[Private, No. 29](/us/pvtl/60/29).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of thePensions. Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws— The name of Cassie R.
Hatch, helpless and dependent child of AlbionPension.Cassie R. Hatch. L. Hatch, late of Company F, Twenty-fourth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve, dollars per month. The name of Franklin L. Mead, late of Company E, One hundredPensions increased.Franklin L. Mead. and forty-eighth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of James B.
Fox, late of Company C, Forty-first RegimentJames B. Fox. Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Company M, Seventh Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of William W. Daniels, late of Company H, Ninety-fifthWilliam W. Daniels. Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Sarah S. Long, widow of Daniel P.
Long, late majorSarah S. Long. Eighth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Waldo W. Gifford, late of Company G, Twelfth RegimentWaldo W. Gifford. West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Rose L. Gibbon, widow of Homer E. Gibbon, late ofRose L.
Gibbon. Company F, Eighty-fifth Regiment, and Company E, One hundred and twenty-ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Henry Kinyon, late of Company A, One hundred andHenry Kinyon. fifth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Mary Beddis, widow of Charles Beddis, late ofPensions, Mary Beddis.
Company D, Fifth Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Ellis A. Cloud, late of Company G, Fifth RegimentEllis A. Cloud. Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Jasper N. Clark, late of Company I, Second RegimentPensions increased.Jasper N. Clark. Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of William B. Cole, late of Company E, Tenth RegimentWiliam B. Cole. Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1200 James A. Minish.The name of James A. Minish, late of Company F, One hundred and fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Pension.Ciara M. Foreman.The name of Clara M.
Foreman, widow of William Foreman, late of Company A, First Battalion Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Philo M. Russell.The name of Philo M. Russell, late of Company G. Twenty-eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Mary J. McReynolds.The name of Mary J. McReynolds, widow of James T. McReynolds, late of Company C, Fifty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of *Provisos*.Increase to cease on death of child.that she is now receiving: *Provided,* That in the event of the death of John C.
McReynolds, helpless and dependent child of said James T. McReynolds, the additional pension herein granted shall cease and Pension to child on death or remarriage of mother.determine: *And provided further, That *in the event of the death or remarriage of Mary J. McReynolds, the name of the said John C. McReynolds shall be placed on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, at the rate of twelve dollars per month from and after the death or remarriage of said Mary J.
McReynolds. Virginia C. Cole.The name of Virginia C. Cole, widow of Edwin A. Cole, late of Companies D and F. Eighty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per *Provisos.*Increase to cease on death of child.month in lieu of that she is now receiving: *Provided,* That in the event of the death of Herbert Cole, helpless and dependent child of said Edwin A. Cole, the additional pension herein granted shall cease Pension to child on death or remarriage of mother.and determine: *And provided further,* That in the event of the death or remarriage of Virginia C.
Cole the name of the said Herbert Cole shall be placed on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws, at the rate of twelve dollars per month from and after the date of the death or remarriage of said Virginia C. Cole. Dorothy M. Van Hart.The name of Dorothy M. Van Hart, widow of Isaac Van Hart, late of Company B, Thirtieth and Thirty-fifth Regiments New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Henrietta Hayes.The name of Henrietta Hayes, widow of William Hayes, late first lieutenant Company C, Thirteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Ellen Jenkins.The name of Ellen Jenkins, widow of Jacob Jenkins, late of Company K, Twenty-fifth Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Chauncey Harris.The name of Chauncey Harris, late captain Company C, Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Byron D. Brown.The name of Byron D. Brown, late of Company E, Ninth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. James M. Caswell.The name of James M. Caswell, late musician, band, Second Brigade, Third Division, Twenty-fourth Army Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
George H. Walsh.The name of George H. Walsh, late quartermaster-sergeant, Tenth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1201 The name of Coilins Van Cleve, late captain Company F, NinthCollins Van Cleve. Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of William O. Pickett, late of Company H, Twenty-thirdWilliam O.
Pickett. Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Mary E. Farnham, widow of Roswell Farnham, lateMary E. Farnham. lieutenant-colonel Twelfth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Peter B. Groat, late of Company A, Marion CountyPension.Peter B. Groat. Battalion, Missouri Home Guards, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
The name of Duncan M. Vinsonhaler, late first lieutenant Company I,Pensions increased.Duncan M. Vinsonhaler. Forty-eighth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Jennie P. Douglas, widow of Henry C. Douglas, lateJennie P. Douglas. captain Company K, Thirty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per mouth in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Anna R. Shattuck, widow of George S. Shattuck, lateAnna R. Shattuck. of Company C, Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Lewis Shampine, late of Company K, Sixtieth RegimentLewis Shampine. New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Spencer Phillips, late of Company E, Third RegimentSpencer Phillips.
West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of David Schooley, late of Company I, Eleventh RegimentDavid Schooley. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Charles W. Salter, late of Company K, Fifty-firstCharles W. Salter. Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Lewis H. Shiery, late of Company E, Thirty-firstLewis H. Shiery. Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Rosa A. Kinkead, widow of James W. Kinkead, lateRosa A. Kinkead. of Company H, Eighth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of George Steckenbauer, late of Company A, Twenty-thirdGeorge Steckenbauer.
Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Nellie B. Young, widow of George W. Young, late ofNellie B. Young. Company H, Thirteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of William H. Iliff, late of Company D, Twelfth RegimentWilliam H. Iliff. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Joseph Fisher, late of Company C, Thirty-eighth RegimentJoseph Fisher. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Mary L. Marpe. widow of Theodore Henry Marpe, latePensions.Mary L. Marpe. of Company G, Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month. 1202 Emeline H. Ewer.The name of Emeline H. Ewer, widow of James K. Ewer, late of Company C, Third Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
Pensions increased.Joseph H. Suits.The name of Joseph H. Suits, late of Company B, Twenty-second Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Sarah F. Wimmer.The name of Sarah F. Wimmer, widow of John P. Wimmer, late of Captain Smith’s independent company, Utah Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving and two dollars per month additional on account of the minor child of the said John P.
Wimmer until she reaches the age of sixteen years. Martin Bahrenburg.The name of Martin Bahrenburg, late of Company C, Fifth Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry, and Company E, Thirteenth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Francis Ashens.The name of Francis Ashens, late of Company M, Fifteenth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Lavinia Ogden.The name of Lavinia Ogden, widow of Joseph G. Ogden, late of Company A, First Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Louis H. Leland.The name of Louis H. Leland, late, of Companies C and D, Eighth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William H. Draper.The name of William H.
Draper, late of Company K, Twentieth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. James Saunders.The name of James Saunders, late of Company B, Seventy-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Stephen H. Fulling.The name of Stephen H. Pulling, late of Company E, Thirteenth Regiment New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Donna M. Blatter.The name of Donna M. Blatter, widow of John Blatter, late first lieutenant, Company D, Ninety-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Pension.Elizabeth P. Collins.The name of Elizabeth P. Collins, former widow of Charles B. Peterson, late of Company A, Twenty-first Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month.
Pensions increased.Edmund J. Pickett.The name of Edmund J. Pickett, late of Company A, Sixteenth Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Hattie L. Collins.The name of Hattie L. Collins, widow of William T. Collins, late of Company A, Second Regiment United States Sharpshooters, and pay her a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Robert Flett.The name of Robert Flett, late of Company F.
Fifth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Charles L. Hewitt.The name of Charles L. Hewitt, late of Company E, Seventh Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Hiram W. Shepard.The name of Hiram W. Shepard, late of Company D, Twelfth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1203 The name of Henry C.
Linn, late assistant surgeon, Twelfth RegimentHenry C. Linn. Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of John W. Moore, late of Company E, Fiftieth RegimentJohn W. Moore. Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Louise Ladue Duffield, widow of William W. Duffield,Louise Ladue Duffield. late colonel Ninth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Jesse Prickett, late second lieutenant Company E,Jesse Prickett. Thirty-seventh Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of George Young, late of Company C, Eighteenth RegimentGeorge Young. Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lien of that he is now receiving. The name of Arthur Ricker, late of Company B, Fifth RegimentArthur Ricker.
Maine Volunteer Infantry, and Company I, Thirtieth Regiment Maine Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Ruth E. Bannatyne, widow of Robert W. Bannatyne,Ruth E. Bannatyne. late captain Company B, Fifty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Austin Parks, late of Company F, Thirty-ninth Regiment,Austin Parks. and Company F, Seventh Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Louisa S. Wilson, helpless and dependent child of JohnPension.Louisa S. Wilson. F. Wilson, late of Company E, Sixteenth Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and Company F, Third Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of De Forest Safford, late of Company F, Forty-fourthPensions increased.De Forest Safford. Regiment Massachusetts Militia Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Thomas S. Ball, late of Company B, Tenth RegimentThomas S. Ball. Maryland Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Emma. H. Cotton, widow of John A. Cotton, late firstEmma H. Cotton. lieutenant and commissary Seventeenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of seventeen dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Hugh H.
Tarbet, United States steamer Great Western,Hugh H. Turtbet. United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Helen A. Pulsifer, widow of Josiah D. Pulsifer, lateHelen A. Pulsifer. major and additional paymaster United States Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Henry Dorman, late of Company F, Seventh RegimentHenry Dorman.
Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Approved, March 9, 1908.