Chapter 115. Granting pension and increases of pension to certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors
3,633 words·~17 min read·
/statutes-at-large/vol-37/chapter-115-5583151·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
CHAP. 115.— An Act Granting pension and increases of pension to certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors.May 9, 1912.[[S. 5670](/us/bill/62/s/5670).][[Private, No. 16](/us/pvtl/62/16).] *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 {tension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws— Pensions Increased.John C.
Johnston.The name of John C. Johnston, late of Company A, Sixty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty-six dollar’s per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Anna B. Heckelmann.The name of Anna B. Heckelmann, widow of John A. Heckelmann, late first assistant surgeon, One hundred and sixteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
Harry Jeremiah Parka.The name of Harry Jeremiah Parks, late of Company A, Ninth 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. Tomas Escobado.The name of Tomas Escobado, late of Company E, First Regiment New Mexico Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Charles H. Edgecomb.The name of Charles H. Edgecomb, late of Company I, Fifteenth 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.
David Frazier.The name of David Frazier, late of Company C, One hundred and sixteenth 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. Alexander W. Barnes.The name of Alexander W. Barnes, late of Company E, Eleventh 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. John R. Tolbert.The name of John R.
Tolbert, late of Company A, Twelfth 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. William A. Chapman.The name of William A. Chapman, late of Company B, Seventeenth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. George W. Whaley.The name of George W. Whaley, late of Company B, Thirty-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.
Alfred B. Loop.The name of Alfred B. Loop, late of Company E, Fifty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. John Thompson.*Post*, p. 1119.The name of John Thompson, late of Company B, Seventy-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. George F. Raulston.The name of George F.
Raulston, late captain Company D, Twenty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Edward Jenison.The name of Edward Jenison, late of Company F, 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. 1089 The name of Amos Brough, late of Company G, Seventy-fourthAmos Brough. 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 Anderson C. Jones, late of Company A, Fifty-firstAnderson C. Jones. 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 Smith A. Nicholson, late of Company C, FiftiethSmith A. Nicholson. 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 Elizabeth Weissmiller, former widow of David Stucky,Pension.Elizabeth Weiss miller. late of Company A, Forty-sixth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
The name of Benjamin C. Zeitler, late of Company B, Twenty-fourthPensions increased.Benjamin C. Zeitler. 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 Cyrus N. Doom, late of Company G, Eighth RegimentCyrus N. Doom. California 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 Robert B. Horrie, late of Company G, Thirty-sixthRobert B.
Horrie. 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 George W. Hoisted, late of Company L, Second RegimentGeorge W. Hoisted. Wisconsin 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 James C. Bowerman, late of Company I, Forty-fifthJames C. Bowerman. 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 Frank McDaniels, late of Company D, ThirteenthFrank McDaniels. 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 Millie Rhodes, widow of David Rhodes, late of CompanyPension.>Millie Rhodes. H, Twenty-fifth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of George S. Robinson, late of Company A, Forty-seventhPension increased.George S.
Robinson. Regiment Kentucky 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 A. Pettingell, widow of George D. Pettingell,Pension.Jennie A. Pettingell. late of Company K, Fifteenth Regiment, and Company K, Tenth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of William Gant, late of Company C, Sixth RegimentPensions increased.William Gant.
Kentucky 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 Simon W. Morgan, late of Company B, First RegimentSimon W. Morgan. Oregon 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 Thomas H. Rutter, late of Company M, First RegimentThomas H. Rutter. New York Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension a t the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
The name of John W. Dyer, late of Company F, Twelfth RegimentJohn W. Dyer. Wisconsin 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 Albert P. Odell, late of Company C, One hundred andAlbert P. Odell. seventy-eighth 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. 1090 William W. Seagrave.The name of William W.
Seagrave, late of Company D, Twenty-first Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Henry J. Streight.The name of Henry J. Streight, late of Company C, Berry’s Battalion Cavalry, attached to Thirteenth 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. Murdock McLean.The name of Murdock McLean, late of Company F, Twenty-ninth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that lie is now receiving.
Samuel T. BennettThe name of Samuel T. Bennett, late of Company G, Thirty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in hen of that he is now receiving. David E. Leach.The name of David E. Leach, late of Company C, Thirty-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. Francis M. Ward.The name of Francis M. Ward, late of Company B, One hundred and fiftieth 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.
Pension.Jane Brand Barnard.The name of Jane Brand Barnard, the helpless and dependent invalid daughter of John G, Barnard, late colonel of Engineers, United States Army, and brigadier general, United States Volunteers, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Samuel T. Mills.The name of Samuel T. Mills, late of Company A, Fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Alonzo J. Mather.The name of Alonzo J. Mather, late of Company I, Twelfth 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. Daniel W. Roan.The name of Daniel W. Roan, late of Companies E and D, Thirteenth 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. Horace H. Warren.The name of Horace H. Warren, late of Company A, Fourteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
John Gorman.Tire name of John Gorman, late of United States ships Michigan, Huntsville, and Saint Lawrence, United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Sanford A. Herendeen.The name of Sanford A. Herendeen, late of the United States ships Ohio, Princeton, and New Ironsides, 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. James H.
RibletTire name of James H. Riblet, late of Company M, Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania 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. John M. Young.The name of John M. Young, late of Company G, First Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty-six dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William A. Phillips.The name of William A. Phillips, late of Company A, Fifty-first 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.
Mary A. Welker.The name of Mary A. Welker, widow of Benjamin F. Welker, late of Company C, Twenty-third 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. 1091 The name of Myron Richards, late of Company A, First RegimentMyron Richards. 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 James A. Lyons, late of Company E, Fifth RegimentJames A.
Lyons. Pennsylvania 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 William London, late of Company D, Eighty-secondWilliam London. Regiment Pennsylvania 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 Barton W. Prickett, late of Company I, Forty-thirdBarton W. Prickett. 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 George W. Kuster, late of Company A, Fifth RegimentGeorge W. Kuster. 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 Lewis Hyde, late of Company H, Twentieth Regiment,Lewis Hyde. and Company D, Thirty-fifth Regiment, Wisconsin 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 James Henry Albert, late of Company A, EleventhJames Henry Albert Regiment Pennsylvania 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 John T. Creeks, late of Company B, Sixty-first RegimentJohn T. Creeks. Pennsylvania 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 H. Charles Ulman, late captain Company A, fifthH. Charles Ulman. Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves Volunteer Infantry, and Company I, First Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, 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 Isaac O. Bowman, late of Company A, Fifth RegimentIsaac O. Bowman. Indiana 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 Anton Nedvidek, late of Company B, Ninth RegimentAnton Nedvidek. 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 William Riddle, late of Company D, First RegimentWilliam Riddle.
Tennessee 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 Joseph C. Kilburn, late of Company E, First RegimentJoseph C. Kilburn. New Hampshire 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. The name of Mira M. Danley, widow of Hiel M. Danley, late ofPension.Mira M. Danley. Company E, One hundred and twenty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month.
The name of William J. Seals, late of Company D, Second RegimentPensions increased. William J. Seals. East Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, and Company E, Fourteenth Regiment Kentucky 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 Benjamin Richardson, late of Company D, Sixth RegimentBenjamin Richardson Kentucky 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 James E. Kinnard, late of Company D, Twenty-firstJames E. Kinnard. 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. The name of John S. Hughes, late of Company A, First RegimentJohn S. Hughes. Missouri State Militia Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1092 Mattie M. Converse.The name of Mattie M. Converse, widow of Bolivar C.
Converse, late major Eleventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Thomas P.P. Wilson.The name of Thomas P. P. Wilson, late of Company K, Thirty-second 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. George J. Wilson.The name of George J. Wilson, late of Company D, 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.
Martha A. Parkman.The name of Martha A. Parkman, widow of Edward R. Parkman, late of Company A, Twenty-sixth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. William L. Pratt.The name of William L. Pratt, late of Company E, Twenty-fourth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Edward E. Miles.The name of Edward E.
Miles, late of Third Battery Vermont 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. James Greer.The name of James Greer, late of Company C, Twenty-fifth 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. George W. Allen.The name of George W. Allen, late of Company A, Twenty-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.
John F. Carll.The name of John F. Carli, late of Company B, Thirteenth Regiment, and Company H, Thirtieth 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. George P. Doeg.The name of George P. Doeg, late of Company D, Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Pension.Mary A. Corrigan.The name of Mary A.
Corrigan, former widow of Bernard McCarron, late of Company C, First Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. Pensions increased.Joseph N. Wolbert.The name of Joseph M. Wolbert, late of Company D, Fifty-second Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that lie is now receiving. Thomas Southergill.The name of Thomas Southergill, late of Company E, Tenth 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.
John R. Megee.The name of John R. Megee, late of Company D, Third Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Alfred Shaffer.The name of Alffed Shaffer, late of Company B, Two hundred and sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. William Norris, jr.The name of William Norris, junior, late of Company B, Sixteenth Regiment 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.
Pension.Amelia L. Adams.The name of Amelia L. Adams, widow of Jonathan M. Adams, late of Company H, Fifth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. 1093 The name of Edward R. Taylor, late of Company K, Twenty-fifthPensions increased.Edward R. Taylor. 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 Charles Barton, late of the Fourteenth IndependentCharles Barton.
Battery Michigan 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 John K. Myers, late acting third assistant engineerJohn K. Myers. United States ship Fort Hindman, 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 Amanda Smith, former widow of James K. Heyer,Pensions.Amanda Smith. late of Company G, Twenty-ninth Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and widow of John B.
Smith, late of Company F, First Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Lydia A. Flack, widow of David Flack, late of CompanyLydia A. Flack. E, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Mary C. Crowder, widow of John H. Crowder, late ofPensions increased.Mary C. Crowder. Company K, First Regiment Missouri State Militia Cavalry; and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Charles H. Perkins, late of Company G, One hundredCharles H. Perkins. and thirty-sixth 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. Approved, May 9, 1912.