Chapter 77. Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors
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CHAP. 77.— An Act Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors. March 3, 1910[[S. 6271](/us/bill/61/s/6271)][[Private, No. 14](/us/pvt/61/14)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* Pensions. That the Secretary of the 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— Pension.Maria H.
Amsden.The name of Maria H. Amsden, former widow of William D. Wrighter, late second lieutenant Company K, Sixty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.David Chapman.The name of David Chapman, late of Company H, Forty-sixth 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. Allen D. Maurer.The name of Allen D.
Maurer, late first lieutenant and captain Company C, Twelfth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Jacob D. Passage.The name of Jacob D. Passage, late of Company D, Seventeenth Regiment, and Company F, Eighth 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. La Fayette Piatt.The name of La Fayette Piatt, late of Company H, One hundred and twelfth 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.
William E. Cornwell.The name of William E. Cornwell, late of Company B, Seventeenth Regiment 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. 1549 The name of Loron G. Robinson, late of Company I, ThirteenthLoron G. Robinson. 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 Henry B. Rose, late of Company F, Fifth RegimentHenry B.
Rose. Iowa 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 Duane E. Simons, late of Company C, Thirty-fifthDuane E. Simons. Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and Company F, Twentieth 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. The name of Charles Rogers, late of Company A, Ninety-ninthCharles Rogers.
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 Edward F. Parker, alias Edward Franklin, late ofEdward F. Parker, alias Edward Franklin. Company I, First Regiment Mississippi Marine Brigade 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 Phillip Sutton, late of Company G, Seventeenth RegimentPhillip Sutton.
Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, 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 Nellie A. Getchell, helpless and dependent daughter ofPension.Nellie A. Getchell. Charles O. Getchell, late of Company F, First Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of George W. Board, late of Company B, Eleventh Regiment,Pensions increased.George W. Board. and Company H, Tenth Regiment, West Virginia 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 Henry K. Carson, late of Company G, Seventh RegimentHenry K. Carson. Minnesota 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 James M. Nicholas, late of Company B, Tenth Regiment,James M. Nicholas. and Company E, Twenty-fourth 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 Levi J.
Smith, late of Company D, Fifteenth RegimentLevi J. Smith. Kansas 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 Lewis W. Graham, late of Companies I and C, SecondLewis W. Graham. Regiment Kansas 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 J. Swett, late of Company E, First RegimentJohn J. Swett. Oregon 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 Woodbury Blocksom, alias Ralph Wood, late hospitalWoodbury Blocksom, alias Ralph Wood. steward, United States Army, 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 Benjamin T. Simpson, late of Company D, Forty-secondBenjamin T. Simpson. 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 Luther W. Whitbeck, late of Company H, EighthLuther W.
Whitbeck. Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Sixth Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Joseph Sharpney, late of Company I, Twenty-secondJoseph Sharpney. Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1550 Franklin T. Noel.The name of Franklin T. Noel, late of Company E, Nineteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Jervis E. Barber.The name of Jervis E. Barber, late of Company E, Forty-first 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. David F. Ragsdale.The name of David F. Ragsdale, late of Company M, Fifth Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William T. Adkins.The name of William T. Adkins, late of Company K, Thirty-third 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.
George P. Sargent.The name of George P. Sargent, late of Company H, Twenty-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. William L. Creasman.The name of William L. Creasman, late of Company A, Third Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Mounted Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Robert H. Clark.The name of Robert H.
Clark, late of Company B, First Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William J. R. Beach.The name of William J. R. Beach, late of Lieutenant Sheldon’s company, Sturges Rifles, 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. Melvin L. Colman.The name of Melvin L. Colman, late of Company G, Sixth 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.
William Dollman.The name of William Dollman, late of Company I, Twenty-sixth 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. Joseph Luckman.The name of Joseph Luckman, late of Company C, One hundred and twelfth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Elijah H. Bean.The name of Elijah H. Bean, late of Company C, One hundred and forty-first 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.
David Detty.*Post*, p. 1639.The name of David Detty, late of Company H, One hundred and seventy-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that lie is now receiving. Ashley R. Williams.The name of Ashley R. Williams, late of Company B, Fifty-sixth 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. Joseph L. Buckley.The name of Joseph L.
Buckley, late of Company E, First Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Mortimer L. Milledge.The name of Mortimer L. Milledge, late of Company C, Fiftieth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Milton Yeager.The name of Milton Yeager, late of Company D, Thirty-sixth 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.
Pensions.Amos H. Hampton.> The name of Amos H. Hampton, late of Company C, Fifty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. 1551 The name of Mary E. Barker, widow of William H. Barker, lateMary E. Barker. first lieutenant Company G, Sixth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Albert Kalt, late of Company A, Brackett’s Battalion,Pensions increased.Albert Kalt.
Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry, 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 Edwin L. Rood, late of Second Battery Ohio VolunteerEdwin L. Rood. Light Artillery, 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 H. Dodge, late of Company L, Second RegimentWilliam H. Dodge. Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and second lieutenant Company F, Thirty-seventh Regiment Wisconsin 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 David H. Hill, late of Company E, One hundred andDavid H. Hill. seventy-third 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 George P. Clark, late of Battery B, First RegimentGeorge P. Clark. Rhode Island Volunteer Light Artillery, 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 Josephine Amsden, former widow of Martin N.
Slocum,Pension.Josephine Amsden. late second lieutenant Company E, Sixty-fifth Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of fifteen dollars per month. The name of Judson Spofford, late of Company K, Tenth RegimentPensions increased.Judson Spofford. 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 Peter Harman, late of Vaughn’s battery, IllinoisPeter Harman.
Volunteer Light Artillery, 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 Cannon, widow of Moses Cannon, late of CompanyMary Cannon. G, Forty-seventh Regiment Indiana 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 Cushing Nichols, late of Company L, First RegimentCushing Nichols. Vermont Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of George E. Worcester, late of Company D, FourteenthGeorge E. Worcester. Regiment Connecticut 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 Henry M. Whiteman, late of Company M, First RegimentHenry M. Whiteman. New Hampshire Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Henry Moore, late of Company G, Second RegimentHenry Moore.
Maine 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 Albert P. Given, late of Company E, First RegimentAlbert P. Given. Maine 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 Alice P. Anderson, widow of William H. Anderson,Alice P. Anderson. late acting assistant paymaster, assistant paymaster, and paymaster, United States Navy, 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 Christa A. Hoge, widow of John Hoge, late of CompanyPension.Christa A. Hoge. N, Sixth Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. 1552 Pensions increased.Joanna Williams.The name of Joanna Williams, widow of Peter S. Williams, late hospital steward, United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Samuel T. Thomas.The name of Samuel T.
Thomas, late of Company G, First Regiment, and second lieutenant Company D, Seventh Regiment, Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. David Thompson.The name of David Thompson, late of Company C, Fifty-seventh 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. Edwin L. Thrasher.The name of Edwin L. Thrasher, late of Company B, Eighteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that lie is now receiving.
David A. Paige.The name of David A. Paige, late of Company H, Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William E. Shepherd.The name of William E. Shepherd, late of Company G, One hundred and fifteenth 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. John Rice.The name of John Rice, late of Company C, Third Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Nellie A. Sanborn.The name of Nellie A. Sanborn, widow of Augustus D. Sanborn, late captain Company G, Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. James Minot.The name of James Minot, late of Company A, One hundred and fortieth Regiment 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. Charles G.
English.The name of Charles G. English, late of Company G, First Regiment United States Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. John H. Bushman.The name of John H. Bushman, late of Warren’s independent company, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. James Ormiston.The name of James Ormiston, late of Company C, Sixth 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.
Albert C. Little.The name of Albert C. Little, late of Company A, One hundred and fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Greenough D. Sanborn.The name of Greenough D. Sanborn, late of Company F, Fifteenth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and Company B, Headquarters Troops, Louisiana Volunteers, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
John McKeever.The name of John McKeever, late of Company D, Thirty-fifth Regiment United States Infantry; Company D, Fifteenth Regiment United States Infantry; Company D, Seventeenth Regiment United States Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Lester Knight.The name of Lester Knight, late of Company B, Eighteenth 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. 1553 The name of Franklin Walker, late of Company M, First RegimentFranklin Walker.
Wisconsin Volunteer Heavy Artillery, 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 A. Spencer, late of Company D, Twelfth RegimentJohn A. Spencer. Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, 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 Catherine E. Sperry, widow of Nelson D. Sperry, lateCatherine E. Sperry. of Company D, Sixty-fourth Regiment New York 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 Alamanda B. Richardson, late of Company B, EighthAlamanda B. Richardson. Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Mounted 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 Robert Emery, late of Company D, Fifth RegimentRobert Emery. Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Joseph Copier, late of Company I, Ninth RegimentJoseph Copier.
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 Edwin F. Briggs, late of Company C, Thirty-secondEdwin F. Briggs. Regiment Wisconsin 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 Lucinda A. Hoyt, widow of Hiram I. Hoyt, late ofLucinda A. Hoyt. Company H, Tenth Regiment New Hampshire 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 Byron J. Stockwell, late of Company B, ThirteenthByron J. Stockwell. 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. The name of Jacob C. Neff, late of Company D, Seventy-eighthJacob C. Neff. Regiment Pennsylvania 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 Margaret Mack, widow of Alexander Mack, lateMargaret Mack. captain of top, United States ships North Carolina, Brooklyn, and Ohio, United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Susan L. Brown, widow of Henry S. Brown, lateSusan L. Brown. second lieutenant Company E, Sixth Regiment Connecticut 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 Edmund Moore, late of United States ships Ohio,Edmund Moore. Huron, and Nahant, 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 Thomas A.
Curran, late of Company I, Ninth RegimentThomas A. Curran. Rhode Island 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 Charles A. Place, late of Company A, Twelfth RegimentCharles A. Place. New Hampshire 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 Thomas Powers, late of Company G, Tenth RegimentThomas Powers.
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. The name of Frances M. Richardson, widow of Wentworth R. Richardson,Frances M. Richardson late passed assistant surgeon, United States Navy, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. 1554 Joel M. Sawyer.The name of Joel M. Sawyer, late of Company D, Seventeenth 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.
Ida Thomas Hobson.The name of Ida Thomas Hobson, widow of William E. Hobson, late colonel Thirteenth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Astoria A. Austill.The name of Astoria A. Austill, late of Company G, Eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Andrew J. Arnold.The name of Andrew J.
Arnold, late of Company C, Ninety-eighth Regiment 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. Lewis C. Hills.The name of Lewis O. Hills, late of Company G, One hundred and thirty-ninth 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. Lewis M. Strong.The name of Lewis M. Strong, late of Company K, Third Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Romulus M. S. Hutchins.The name of Romulus M. S. Hutchins, late of Company F, Sixty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William R. Brabazon.The name of William R. Brabazon, late of Company D, Twenty-second 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. Pension.Florence Van Etta.The name of Florence Van Etta, former widow of John H.
Purcell, late first lieutenant, First Regiment United States Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month. Pensions increased.George E. Guthrie.The name of George E. Guthrie, late of Company A, Twenty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. George W. Dunn.The name of George W. Dunn, late of Company F, One hundred and thirty-fifth Regiment Ohio National Guard Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Nathaniel T. Smith.The name of Nathaniel T. Smith, late of Company F, First 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. William H. Dixon.The name of William H. Dixon, late of Company D, Ninth 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. John L. Kain.The name of John L. Kain, late principal musician, Seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
William W. Aspinwall.The name of William W. Aspinwall, late of Company H, Forty-seventh 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. Mary Kean Maull.The name of Mary Kean Maull, widow of David W. Maull, late surgeon, First Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Pensions.Annie S. Shay.The name of Annie S.
Shay, widow of Janies Shay, late of Company A, Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Ellen J. McIntire.The name of Ellen J. McIntire, helpless and dependent daughter of John McIntire, late of Company H, Seventh Regiment Vermont 1555Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Charles C. Whitmore, late of Company G, TenthPension increased.Charles C. Whitmore.
Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Approved, March 3, 1910.