Chapter 85. Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the war with Spain and other wars, and to the widows of such soldiers and sailors
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CHAP. 85.— An Act Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the war with Spain and other wars, and to the widows of such soldiers and sailors. March 13, 1908. [[H. R. 2429](/us/bill/60/hr/2429).] [[Private, No. 32](/us/pvtl/60/32).] *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 Elizabeth H.
Olcott, widow of Philander W. Olcott,Pensions increased.Elizabeth H. Olcott. late of Captain Brace’s company, New York Militia, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Martha F. Allen, widow of John Allen, late of CaptainMartha F. Allen. Russell’s company of Missouri Militia, Florida Indian war, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Jane Spears, widow of Benjamin Spears, late of CompanyJane Spears. C, Palmetto Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Sarah A. Bradley, widow of Levi Bradley, late ofSarah A. Bradley. Captain Moffett’s company, South Carolina Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in hen of that she is now receiving.
The name of Amelia D. Robertson, widow of Benoni H. Robertson,Amelia D. Robertson. late of Company G, Palmetto Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Zylpha Raymond, widow of Alonzo P. Raymond, lateZylpha Raymond. of Company D, Mornion Battalion, Iowa Regiment, of Volunteers, war 1220with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Henry Parish.The name of Henry Parish, late of Captain William Cason’s company, Florida Volunteers, Seminole Indian war, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Mary A. Tyer.The name of Mary A. Tyer, widow of John Tyer, late of Captain Durance’s company. Florida Mounted Volunteers, Seminole Indian war, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Robert A. McAulay.The name of Robert A.
McAulay, late of Captain Sparkman’s company, Florida Mounted Volunteers, Seminole Indian war, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Louis R. Thomas.The name of Louis R. Thomas, late of Captains Durance and John McNeill’s companies. Florida Mounted Volunteers, Seminole Indian war, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Nancy Harmon.The name of Nancy Harmon, widow of John F.
Harmon, late of Captain Loyall’s company, Georgia Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Pensions.Mary Cox.The name of Mary Cox, widow of James J. Cox, late of Company D Fourth United States Volunteer Infantry, war with Spain, and pay her a pension of twelve dollars per month. Jane Bain.The name of Jane Bain, dependent mother of Charles M. Bain, late of Company I, Third Regiment United States Infantry, war with Spain, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
Pension Increased.Maria E. Menges.The name of Maria E. Menges, widow of Frederick W. Menges, late of Company K, First Regiment United States Artillery, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Pension.John C. Hall.The name of John C. Hall, late chaplain Seventh Regiment United States Volunteer Infantry, war with Spain, and pay him a pension at the rate, of twenty dollars per month. Pensions increased.Stephen R.
Clark.The name of Stephen R. Clark, late assistant commissary, Second Battalion California Volunteers, California Indian disturbances, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Eliza Leedy.The name of Eliza Leedy, widow of Daniel H. Leedy, late of Company C, Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Nancy B.
Hacker.The name of Nancy B. Hacker, widow of Henry C. Hacker, late of Captain John S. Hacker’s company, Second Regiment Illinois Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she, is now receiving. Mary Jane Pack.The name of Mary Jane Back, widow of Thomas Back, late of Company F, Third Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Pensions.Leon D. Conover.The name of Leon D. Conover, late of Company A, Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, war with Spain, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month. Andrew J. Pence.The name of Andrew J. Pence, late, of Captain William H. Packwood’s company, Ninth Regiment Oregon Militia Volunteers, Oregon and Washington Territorial Indian wars, and pay him a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month. Pensions increased.George F. Hays.The name of George F.
Hays, late of Captain A. D. Johnston’s company, Florida Mounted Volunteers. Seminole Indian war, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1221 The name of Alfred H. Johnston, late of Captain Derrick’s company,Alfred H. Johnston. Georgia Volunteers, Cherokee Indian disturbance, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Narsis Burns, widow of John W. Burns, late of companyNarsis Burns.
I, Second Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she in now receiving. The name of Mary A. Tannehill, widow of Pleasant T. Tannehill,Mary A. Tannehill late of Captain Moore’s company. First Regiment Alabama Volunteers war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Mary Ann Thompson, widow of William R. Thompson,Mary Ann Thompson. late of Troop I, Third Regiment United States Dragoons, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Charles W. Geddes, late assistant engineer, UnitedCharles W. Geddes. States steamship General Taylor, United States Navy, war with Mexico, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of William Pritchard, late of Captain W. H. Cone’s company,William Pritchard. First Regiment Florida Mounted Volunteers, Seminole Indian war, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixteen dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of Sarah Luria Scannell, widow of Edward Scannell, aliasSarah Luria Scannell. Scanlan, late of Company A, First Louisiana Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Ellen L. Fitzgerald, widow of Walter M. Fitzgerald, latePension.Ellen L. Fitzgerald. captain Company A, Fourth Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, war with Spain, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month.
The name of Martha Alexander, widow of Horace M. Alexander, late ofPensions increased.Martha Alexander. Company B. Iowa Battalion Mormon Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Surah Smith, widow of Solomon Smith, late of CompanySarah Smith. F, Third Regiment Ohio Infantry, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Mary E. Benson, widow of William W. Benson, lateMary E. Benson. of Captain Long’s company, Georgia Volunteers, Florida Indian war, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Harriet Hickey, widow of William Hickey, late ofHarriet Hickey. Captain Van Metre’s regiment, Virginia Militia, war of eighteen hundred and twelve, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Lucretia A. Evans, widow of Jesse B. Evans, late ofLucretia A. Evans. Company H, Second Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Hulda Flinn, widow of Isham Flinn, late of CaptainPension.Hulda Flinn. Grant’s company, First Utah Cavalry, Utah Indian disturbances, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month. The name of Epsy M. Mellett, widow of Cyrus S.
Mellett, late firstPension Increased.Epsy M. Mellett. lieutenant Company A, Palmetto Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. The name of Ibby M. J. Hay, widow of Jeremiah Hay, late ofPension.Ibby M. J. Hay. Captain Warner’s company, Tennessee Mounted Volunteer Militia, 1222Sabine Indian disturbances, and pay her a pension at the rate of eight dollars per month. Pensions increased.Martha E.
McKnight.The name of Martha E. McKnight, widow of William T. R. R. McKnight, late of Company I, Mounted Arkansas Infantry, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Mary A. Crawford.The name of Mary A. Crawford, widow of William Crawford, late of Company D, First Battalion Louisiana Mounted Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Louisa Porter.The name of Louisa Porter, widow of David Henry Porter, late of Company D, Battalion Mississippi Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Harriet Ann Long.The name of Harriet Ann Long, widow of Thomas C. Long, late of Company M, First Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, war with Mexico, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Approved, March 13, 1908.