Chapter 138. Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of Civil War and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors
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CHAP. 138.— An Act Granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of Civil War and certain widows and dependent relatives of such soldiers and sailors.May 27, 1912.[[S. 5624](/us/bill/62/s/5624).][[Private, No. 18](/us/pvtl/62/18).] *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— Pensions increased.John Brown.The name of John Brown, rate of Company A, Fifty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Elizabeth S. Phillips.The name of Elizabeth S. Phillips, former widow of Julius G. Johnson, late of Company B, Twenty-eighth Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. Urban Coon.The name of Urban Coon, late of Company B, Nineteenth 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 KentThe name of George Kent, late of Company G, Thirteenth 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.
William J. Lambdin.The name of William J. Lambdin, late of Company E, Ninety-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. Samuel D. Fulmer.The name of Samuel D. Fulmer, late of Company F, one hundred and fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. 1095 The name of Josephine P.
Whitney, helpless and dependent daughterPension.Josephine P. Whitney. of Oliver C. Whitney, late of Company A, Seventh Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Henry Andrews, alias William J. Bowers, late ofPensions increased.Henry Andrews, alias William J. Bowers. Company E, Thirty-third Regiment, and Company D, Thirty-fourth 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 William J. Benton, late of Company L, First RegimentWilliam J. Benton. Colorado 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 Frank L. Fisher, late of Company B, Forty-secondFrank L. Fisher. 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 William P. Thompson, late of Company G, TwelfthWilliam P.
Thompson. 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 Benjamin F. Reed, late of Company A, Forty-seventhBenjamin F. Reed. 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 Virginia H. Morgan, widow of Nelson Morgan, lateVirginia H. Morgan. second lieutenant Company B, One hundred and first 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.
The name of James A. Hunt, late of Company A, Ninety-fourthJames A. Hunt. 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 Calvin Smith, late of Company G, Twenty-secondCalvin Smith. 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 Mary S. Tucker, of Texas, widow of Charles F.
Tucker,Mary S. Tucker. late of Company A, Ninety-fifth 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. The name of John C. Carpenter, late of Company D, Seventh RegimentJohn C. Carpenter. Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that ho is now receiving. The name of William Turner, late of Company A, Twenty-fourthWilliam Turner.
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 Francis Marion Keith, late of Company K, TwelfthFrancis Marion Keith. Regiment, and Company K, Twenty-fourth 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 Karl Somerlatt, late of Company B, Twenty-eighthKarl Somerlatt.
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 Ira N. Levalley, late of Company B, Eighty-ninthIra N. Levalley. 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 William Akin, late of Company F, Forty-fifth RegimentWilliam Akin. 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. 1096 John L.
Reese.The name of John L. Reese, late of Company E, One hundred and eighty-second 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. Ransom W. Bailey.The name of Ransom W. Bailey, late of Company A, One hundred and seventy-first Regiment Pennsylvania Drafted Militia Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Horace R. Weston.The name of Horace R.
Weston, late of Company I, Thirteenth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, and Company B, First Battalion Mame 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 Barker.The name of William Barker, late of Company K, Eleventh 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. John WestThe name of John West, late of Company E, Third 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.
William H. Tinkham.The name of William H. Tinkham, late of Company A, Third Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Frederick J. Thilke.The name of Frederick J. Thilke, late of Company A, Thirty-eighth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Christopher G. Burdick.The name of Christopher G.
Burdick, late of Company E, Tenth Regiment, and Company C, Forty-first 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. Ambrose Roan.The name of Ambrose Roan, lute of Company F, Twenty-seventh Regiment United States Colored Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of twenty-four dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Henry G. Trimble.The name of Henry G.
Trimble, late of Company C, Third Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of sixty-five dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Charles C. Warner.*Post *p. 1209.The name of Charles C. Warner, late of Company H, Forty-seventh 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. John Hollabaugh.The name of John Hollabaugh, late of Company G, Fifty-first 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.
Maggie L. Zachary.The name of Maggie L. Zachary, widow of Charles A. Zachary, late captain Company F, Second Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving. John Rosswork.The name of John Rosswork, late of Company H, Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Eugene O. Pratt.The name of Eugene 0.
Pratt, late of Company B, Forty-sixth 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. Robie M. Towle.The name of Robie M. Towle, late of Company H, One hundredth 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. John J. Evans.The name of John J. Evans, late of Company H, Thirteenth 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. 1097 The name of Henry M.
Endsley, late of Company H, Third RegimentHenry M. Endsley. Indiana Volunteer Infantry, War with Mexico, and captain Company F, Seventieth 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. The name of John X. Eichel, late of Company F, One hundred andJohn X. Eichet eighty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania 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 Andrew J. Board, late of Company A, Tenth RegimentAndrew J. Board. 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 George McCrea, late first lieutenant and captain CompanyGeorge McCrea. E, One hundred and 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. The name of Joseph B. Hill, late captain Company E, Tenth RegimentJoseph B.
Hill. Ohio 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 Samuel A. Pearce, late additional paymaster. UnitedSamuel A. Pearce. States Volunteers, and major and paymaster, United States Army, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. The name of Henry Dye, late of Company D, Eleventh RegimentHenry Dye. 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 Andrew Randall, late of Company H, Fourth Regiment,Andrew Randall. and Company H, Nineteenth 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. The name of William H. Donaldson, late of Company K, FirstWilliam H. Donaldson. Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and unassigned detachment First Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps, 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 Samuel T. Hawkins, late of Company C, Thirty-secondSamuel T. Hawkins. Regiment, and Company H, One hundred and 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. The name of Jacob C. Mitts, late of Company F, Third RegimentJacob C. Mitts. Wisconsin 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 Martin L. Galyean, late of Company A, Twenty-sixthMartin L. Galyean. 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 William M. Blose, late of Company A, One hundredWilliam M. Blose. 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. The name of Patrick Sullivan, late of Company I, One hundredPatrick Sullivan. and twenty-seventh 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.
The name of John Clopine, late of Company C, Fifty-third RegimentJohn Clopine. 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 William C. Williams, late of Company K, One hundredWilliam C. Williams. and fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and Company G, Sixth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that lie is now receiving. 1098 Henry Bargerstock.The name of Henry Bargerstock, late of Company D Sixty-second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and pay trim a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Willard M. Walker.The name of Willard M. Walker, late of Company C, Third Regiment, and Company E, Twenty-second 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. John Ghastin.The name of John Ghastin, late of Company H, Fifth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. John S. Sullivan.The name of John S.
Sullivan, late of Company D, Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Charles W. Holmes.The name of Charles W. Holmes, late of United States ships Vandalia and Tioga, United States Navy, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Johnston R. Lambright.The name of Johnston R. Lambright, late of Company E, One hundred and twenty-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.
Aaron H. Thatcher.The name of Aaron H. Thatcher, late of Company A, First Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of forty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Milton Green.The name of Milton Green, late of Company F, Twenty-fifth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. Alfred Kent.The name of Alfred Kent, late second lieutenant Company H, and first lieutenant and regimental commissary Third Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Benjamin Miller.The name of Benjamin Miller, late of Company I, Forty-ninth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of tha the is now receiving. Ezra J. Crocker.The name of Ezra J. Crocker, late of Company K, Fifth 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. George F. Davlin.The name of George F. Davlin, late of Company D, First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Benjamin E. Westfall.The name of Benjamin E. Westfall, late of Company F, Fourth Regiment and Company G, Thirtieth 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. George H. Pierce.The name of George H. Pierce, late of Company H, Sixth 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. Alexander A.
Richardson.The name of Alexander A. Richardson, late of Company K, First Regiment District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving. John M. Mower.The name of John M. Mower, late of Company A, First Regiment Maine 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. Bradley.The name of William H. Bradley, late of Company G, First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Infantry, and medical cadet, United States Army, and pay him a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that he is now receiving.
Pension.Catherine Downs.The name of Catherine Downs, widow of James Downs, late of Company H, One hundred and seventeenth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. 1099 The name of Olive C. Morrill, widow of Eleazer D. Morrill, late ofPensions increased.Olive C. Morrill. Company I, Eighth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, and Company G, Thirteenth Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, and pay her a pension at the rate of twenty dollars per month in lieu of that she is now receiving.
The name of Gerret G. Seger, late first lieutenant Company E,Gerret G. Seger. Seventy-third 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 Benjamin F. Whitehouse, late of Company C, FirstBenjamin F. Whitehouse. Regiment Ohio 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 John Jones, late of Fifth Independent Battery OhioJohn Jones.
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 Andrew Geist, late of Company F, One hundred andAndrew Geist. twenty-fifth Regiment, and Company H, One hundred and eighty-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. The name of Eri Guthrie, late of Company F, Ninety-third RegimentEri Guthrie.
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 Catharine Ann Leonard, widow of Thomas Leonard,Pension.Catharine Ann Leonard. late of Company A, Eighty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and pay her a pension at the rate of twelve dollars per month. The name of Clarence L. Miles, late first lieutenant Company A,Pensions increased.Clarence L. Miles. Ninth 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.
The name of Mary Ryder, widow of John B. Ryder, late of CompanyMary Ryder. I, First Regiment Connecticut 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 John H. Klingler, late of Company H, Fourth RegimentJohn H. Klingler. Delaware 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 Marble, late of Company C, Eleventh RegimentHenry Marble.
Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and Company I, Eighth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, 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 C. Bryant, late of Company B, Forty-sixth RegimentJohn C. Bryant Massachusetts 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 D. Wilson, late of Company K, Eighty-firstCharles D. Wilson.
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 27, 1912.