Judah Lewis Submitted by: Terry Grifftth griffith_terry1@yahoo.com WAR DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE Washington, D.C., February 18th, 1876 Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office of application for Pension No. 212240to return herewith, with such information as is furnished by the files of this Office. It appears from the Rolls on file in this Office that JUDAH LEWIS was enrolled on the 20th day of July, 1863, at Clay County, in Company G, 49th Regiment of Kentucky (Mtd.) Infantry Volunteers, to serve one year, or during the war, and mustered into service as a Private on the 3rd day of November, 1863, at Somerset, Kentucky, in Company G, 49th Regiment of Kentucky (Mtd.) Infantry Volunteers, to serve one year. On the Muster Roll of Company G of that Regiment, dated September 19th, 1863 He is reported “Absent with leave since September 10, 1863” The Muster Roll from Enrollment to October 31, 1863 “Pvt. Absent” without remark On roll of “H” to which transferred for November and December 1863 “Pvt. Present- transferred from Company G December 14, 1863” Present to October 31, 1864, on which date he is reported “tried by Regiment C.M., sentenced loss of one months pay and allowance from July 16th to August 23rd 1864, time of absence Company M.O. roll dated December 26, 1864 reports the same, *** by Major General Burbridge and *** mustered out with Company “H”, return for September 1863 not on file, name not on returns for October, November 1863, No Company and Regimental books or other records on file I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, E.W. Benjamin Assistant Adjutant General The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL PENSION OF AN INVALID State of Kentucky County of Clay On this 7th day of September, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy four personally appeared before me Deputy Clerk, the same being a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid, JUDER LEWIS, aged 47 years, a resident of Perry County, State of Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Juder Lewis who enlisted in Captain Isaac J. Black’s, Company H 49th Regiment on the 20th day of July 1863, and was honorably discharged at as Private in of the of Kentucky Volunteers commanded by and was discharged at Lexington, Kentucky, on 26th day of December 1864, that his personal description is as follows: age 47 years; height 5 feet 8 inches; complexion fair; hair light; eyes blue. That while in the service aforesaid in the line of his duty, he received the following disability, to wit; At Camp Nelson Kentucky in the month of September 1863 he was taken sick with the measles and he took a relapse of the measles from exposure in the weather and labor or on duty- work before he was able for duty which became a lung disease. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service other than as above That since leaving the said service the applicant has resided in the Counties of Clay and Perry in the State of Kentucky and his occupation has been that of a farmer. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when enrolled a farmer. That he is now ¾ disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor in consequence of his above named injuries received in the service of the United States; that he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States by reason of the disabilities above stated; that he hereby appoints Fitch & Co. of Washington, D.C. his attorney to prosecute his claim; that he has not received nor applied for a pension; That his post office address is at Manchester, County of Clay, State of Kentucky. That his domicile or place of adobe is in Perry County, Kentucky Witnesses: his R G Potter Juder X Lewis J.S. Morgan mark State of Kentucky County of Clay Personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Clay Circuit Court, a court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Juder Lewis, who being by me, duly sworn, states that he never was treated in any hospital while in the army of the United States, also states that he never has any family physician in his family prior to the war, states that he has been since the war treated by a practicing physician and he will try and furnish his testimony in the case. Juder X Lewis Attest: mark R G Potter Henry Hensley Sworn to before me on this the tenth day of March 1876, I certify that the above affidavit was read over to and understood by the affiant before signing, I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Edward Parker, Deputy Clerk Clay Circuit Court State of Kentucky County of Clay On this the 5th day of April 1876, personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Clay Circuit Court, a court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Jesse Mattingly, who being by me, duly sworn, states that he was 1st Lieutenant in Company “H” 49th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry in the War of 1861 and that Juder Lewis was a soldier of the said Company and Regiment and states that Juder Lewis was taken sick with measles at Camp Nelson Kentucky sometime in the month of September 1863 and had a relapse of measles which caused said Juder Lewis to be very unwell and from said sickness he yet very feeble health. I have noticed a copy of his declaration for pension made on the 7th day of September 1874 and endorse his statement to be correct, further states he has no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Jesse Mattingly, 1st Lieutenant Co. H, 49th Regt. Vol. Inf. Sworn to before me on this the 5th day of April 1876, I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim Edward Parker, D.C.C.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay On this the 1st day of March 1879, personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Clay Circuit Court, a court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid, James Whitehead, who being by me, duly sworn, states that he has been personally acquainted with Juder Lewis for twenty years past- and known that he was a sound able bodied man prior to his enlistment into the United States Army, and states that since his return home from the army he is not able to but little or no manual labor, he came home sick and has been growing worse ever since he was discharged from the army and further states that the alleged disease or disability has not been nor is not aggravated or prolonged by ******* or other bad habits, further states he has no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James X Whitehead Attest: mark R G Potter William Smallwood Sworn to before me on this day and date above written, I certify that the above affidavit was read over to and understood by the affiant before signing, and certify that the affiant is entitled to full faith and credit and further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim Jesse Mattingly, D.C.C.C.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay On this 20th day of January A.D. 1879, personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Clay Circuit Court, a court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Juder Lewis, who being by me duly sworn by me, states that he never was treated in any General Hospital or any other hospital for the disease for which he now claims pension and further states he was never treated by the Regimental Surgeon or Surgeons for the disease he now claims pension, he also states that the Physician who waited on his family is now dead and consequently he cannot furnish the evidence of the physician who treated his family, he states he can furnish the evidence of disinterested parties as to his condition at enlistment Attest: Juder X Lewis R G Potter mark Edward Parker Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day and date above written; I certify that the above affidavit was read over to and understood by the affiant before signing also certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of his claim B. Simpson, D.C.C.C. State of Kentucky Clay County On this 28th day of January A.D. 1882, personally appeared before me, J M Dickinson, Clerk of the Circuit Court, a court of record within and for Clay County Kentucky, Mrs. Rebecca Lewis widow of Judah Lewis who was a Private in Company H, 49th Regiment Kentucky Infantry Volunteers, War of 1861, who being duly sworn by me according to law, states that she is the widow of said Judah Lewis who died on the 26th day of May 1880 of lung disease contracted during his service in said Regiment, she makes this application for pension due her as widow of said Lewis under the Laws of the United States and refers to the claim and proof taken in support of same of her said husband filed and pending for a pension in support of this claim. Her post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County Kentucky Attest: Rebecca X Lewis John S. Herd mark James R. Gregory Also personally appeared James C. Hoskins and Stephen Smith of Clay County Kentucky, who being duly sworn according to law, states that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Rebecca Lewis, the said James Hoskins states that he has known her for twenty five years and that during said time she and Judah Lewis lived together as husband and wife and was so recognized by their neighbors and acquaintances and the said Stephen Smith states that he has known her for six years and that she lived with said Judah Lewis to his death and was recognized by the neighbors and acquaintances as husband and wife. James Hoskins states that his post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County Kentucky and Stephen Smith states that his post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County Kentucky, they state that they are not interested in nor concerned in the prosecution of Mrs. Rebecca Lewis’s claim for pension. Attest: James C. Hoskins John S. Herd Stephen X Smith James R. Gregory mark State of Kentucky Clay County Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of January A.D. 1882; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration and affidavit was fully made known to the applicant Mrs. Rebecca Lewis the applicant and James C. Hoskins and Stephen Smith the witnesses before swearing; and that I have no interest in nor concerned in the prosecution of this claim either direct or indirect. Given under my hand and seal of office this 28th day of January 1882 J.M. Dickinson, Clerk State of Kentucky Harlan County I W.C.L. Huff do certify that I am Clerk of the County Court in and for Harlan County Kentucky and custodian of the marriage records of said County. I find that it appears of record in my office that Judah Lewis was married to Rebecca Hoskins on the 5th day of December 1850 by one David Turner a Justice of the Peace for Harlan County. Given under my hand and seal this 2d day of January 1882 W.C.L. Huff, C.H.C.C. DEPOSTION “A” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 22nd day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared REBECCA LEWIS, who, being by me first duly requested to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That her age is forty nine; that her occupation is that of farmer, and that her post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. When were you married to Juder Lewis? A. I was married on the 5th day of December 1850 Q. Where were you married and who married you? A. We were married in Harlan County now Leslie County Kentucky; on the waters of the Middle Fork; we were married by David Turner, I think he was a Justice of the Peace Q. Did you and your husband live together from that time until 1863 as husband and wife? A. Yes sir Q. For five years prior to his enlistment what was his health? A. His health was good Q. Prior to his enlistment had he been sick with any disease at all? A. No sir, he was healthy and was able to do as much work as any man Q. What was his business, what did he work at? A. Farming Q. Where did you live before the War of 1861? A. We lived in Clay County Kentucky on the waters of the “Middle Fork” Q. Where and where did your husband enlist? A. I think it was in July, but I don’t know as I know the year, he enlisted in the upper part of Clay County Kentucky Q. In what Company and Regiment did he enlist? A. In Company “H” I think in the 49th Kentucky Infantry Q. Where did that Regiment go after he enlisted? A. They went to Camp Nelson Kentucky, somewhere below here, I don’t know where Q. When did you next see him after he enlisted? A. I seen him at Point Burnside- somewhere near to Somerset, Kentucky- I went and seen him Q. Why did you go to see him? A. He did not get to come home and I wanted to see him and I went to see him, it was about nine moths after he enlisted- don’t know what year it was in Q. What was his health then? A. His health was not very good- he was not down sick but he was complaining Q. What was he complaining about? A. He told me he had never got over the drugs of the measles- and he was rather complaining Q. Where did he say he had the measles? A. He had the measles at Camp Nelson before he moved to Somerset, Kentucky Q. Had you heard of it before you saw him at Somerset when you went to him? A. Yes sir, he had writ to me Q. How long do you think it was before you went to see him that you heard of him having the measles? A. He took the measles not long after he went to Camp Nelson- and they were ordered to go to Camp at Somerset; all who were not able to go were ordered to go to the hospital, and he did not want to go to the hospital and took his gun and got a chance to ride on a wagon, and afterwards rode on one of the officers horses; he was not able to walk Q. What was the name of the officer whose horse he rode? A. Lieutenant Jesse Mattingly Q. Did you see him again during his service? A. Yes sir, at home Q. When was this? A. It was in July 1864 Q. What was his health then? A. It was very bad Q. How did he look, and what appeared to be the matter with him? A. He had a cough, and he said it was the drugs of the measles Q. Did he complain of anything else? A. No sir, nothing in particular Q. Did he complain of any pain any where? A. Sometimes of pain under his shoulder blade, and sometimes of a pain in his side; and he said it was all caused by the measles, and told me so as long as he ever talked about it Q. Was he at home on a furlough at that time? A. I reckon he was Q. When did you next see him after that? A. The next time I seen him was when he was mustered out and came home Q. How long after he was discharged was it that he came home? A. I think it was about four days; he had sent word to me to send him a nag for him to ride home; he said he was not able to walk home, and I sent him a nag, and two or three men came along with him and helped him on and off his nag, it took him about four days to get home Q. How far did he have to ride? A. from Lexington Kentucky- and he had to ride home Q. When he arrived at home, what was his condition? A. Mighty bad Q. Was he not able to do any work? A. He was not able to do any work when he first came home; he tried to work and it made him worse; and for four years after he came home, I don’t suppose he did as much work as a stout man could do in a month Q. What was the matter with him then? A. It was a cough and lung disease- and he complained of the drugs of the measles Q. Did he have a Doctor? A. Yes sir, Felix Gabbard doctored him some, and sent him medicine at different times- but he is dead Q. What made him think this disease was the result of the measles? A. Because he said that when he would take a little cold he would cough up matter, and it would taste of measles; and he had never been well after he had the measles Q. Did he do any work of any kind from 1868 down to 1870? A. His health was a *** grain better then and he could work a little then but not much Q. How much of the time do you think he worked in those two years, 1869 and 1870? A. I don’t expect he would be able to do one third of a days work at any time- I have took the plow and ploughed many a day when he was not able to do anything Q. When did he die? A. He died on the 26th day of May- it was four years ago last May- it was in 1880 that he died Q. From 1870 up to the time he died could he work any? A. Sometimes he could work a little but never to do any good, he would work a little sometimes Q. Was he troubled with a cough all this time? A. Yes sir Q. With what disease did he die? A. He died with a breast and lung disease Q. Did he have any doctor to see him during the last ten years of his life? A. I think Felix Gabbard doctored him in that time; we never had any other doctor; the reason we did not have a doctor was that he said a doctor could do him no good Q. When he died how many children did you have who were under sixteen years of age, and give me the names? A. I had four at the time he died who were under sixteen years of age; Martha Lewis who was born March 24th 1866, Alexander Lewis who was born September 26th 1870, John C. Lewis who was born April 13th 1873, and William Lewis who was born September 18th 1876 Q. Are these dates those kept in your family bible? A. Yes sir Q. Are all these children yet living with you? A. They are all living, but Martha haint living with me, she is married Q. Do you still care for and provide for the other three children? A. Yes sir Q. Have you remarried since your husband’s death? A. No sir Q. What was your husband’s name? A. Juder Lewis; some would call the name Judah, I have heard it called both ways- but I always called it Juder Attest: L H Mears Rebecca X Lewis Joseph Clark mark Subscribed before me this 22nd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “B” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 24th day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared CARTER HELTON, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is forty six; that his business is that of farmer and blacksmith, and that his post office address is Skidmore, Clay County Kentucky Q. When and where did you first know Juder Lewis? A. I never knowed him until since the war, I had seen him a few times before Q. How long after the war was it that you first knew him to become acquainted with him? A. It was the Spring of 1865, I was at his house in April 1865- and stopped at his house; and he was sitting in the house with a blanket around him; he said he had been sick in the army and had never got well Q. How near did you live to him after the war? A. Part of the time about ten miles, and part of the time six, and part of the time five Q. Did you see him often? A. Yes sir, tolerable often; for sometimes I would not see him more than once in two months, sometimes as often as once a month Q. What appeared to be the matter with him, when you saw him? A. It was a breast complaint, a cold or something that had settled on hi lungs; he had a cough, and I think that it lasted him as long as he lived; I know he never got well Q. Were you at his funeral? A. No sir, I wasn’t there Q. When did you last see him? A. I disremember- but I think two or three months before he died Q. How did he look then? A. He looked mighty bad; he always looked bad after he came out of the army; I did not think he would last long when he first came home Q. Did you ever know anything about Juder Lewis being able to work any after he came home from the Army? A. I never knew of him being able to work- if he done any work I never knew it- and to look at him I should not think he was able to work Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. No sir- not any Carter Helton Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “C” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 23rd day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared FELIX G. FARMER, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is 48; that his occupation is that of farmer and blacksmith, and that his post office address is Skidmore, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first know Juder Lewis? A. I knowed him first in 1863 at Camp Nelson Kentucky Q. To what Company and Regiment did you and he belong? A. We belonged to Company H, 49th Kentucky Infantry Q. When if at all during your service was there anything the matter with Juder Lewis; and what was it to your knowledge? A. The first thing I knowed of was him having the measles at Camp Nelson Kentucky; this was sometime in 1863, shortly after we got there, and it was in the month of August or September 1863, but I don’t know which month it was Q. How long was he sick at Camp Nelson? A. I expect he was sick there mighty near a month Q. Where did you go from Camp Nelson? A. We went to Somerset Kentucky Q. Did he have the measles when you started from Camp Nelson? A. Well he was partly recovered from the measles and had a sort of backset, he was troubled with chronic diarrhea and was never good for anything after that Q. Was he excused from duty? A. Yes sir, a heap of the time, most all the time Q. Was he treated for anything during the service? A. Not that I know of Q. Did you know him after he came home? A. No sir- I saw him several times but not often Q. Do you know from your own knowledge anything about his health after he came out of the Army? A. Yes those times that I saw him he was coughing up lots of stuff and did not look as though he was good for anything Q. Can you tell anything about how much he was able for duty, after he left Camp Nelson? A. It was very little; he never did half duty and I don’t know whether he was able to do one fourth duty Q. Was this the way all through the term of his service? A. Yes sir, all through after about a month; he had a bad cough and diarrhea and was of no account Q. Did he take the measles before you were mustered? A. I expect it was but after he enlisted Q. How long after he went to Camp Nelson? A. We went there in June 1863, and it was in August or September that he was taken sick Felix G. Farmer Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “D” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 23rd day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared HARVEY DELPH, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is 58; that his business is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first know Juder Lewis? A. Ever since he lived here, about ten years Q. How near did you live to him? A. We have joining lands- about a mile from him Q. During the time you knew him, what was his health? A. His health seemed to be mighty bad sir, in a mighty weakly condition Q. What was the matter with him? A. Well sir-my opinion is that it was consumption: that is just what I believe about it Q. How much of the time was he unable to work while he lived here? A. Well the biggest portion of his time; he would try to work sometimes, but was never able to work much of the time Q. Do you know whether he ever had a doctor to see him while he was sick? A. No sir, if he ever had I don’t know anything about it Q. When did he die? A. He died in May of 1880 or 1881; I can’t recollect now which year it was Q. Were you present when he died? A. Yes sir, I dressed him after he was dead and helped bury him Q. Prior to his death what had been the symptoms of his disease? A. It was from a bad cough, coughing up lots of consumption and a shortness of breath Q. Did Juder Lewis and Rebecca Lewis live together as husband and wife while they lived here? A. Yes sir Q. How many children did they have under sixteen years of age at the death of Juder Lewis? A. Four I reckon sir Q. Has Rebecca Lewis remarried since her husband’s death? A. No sir Q. Does she still retain the custody of the children yet under sixteen years of age? A. Yes sir Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. None at all sir Q. Are all these facts stated from your own personal knowledge? A. Yes sir Attest: L H Mears Harvey X Delph Joseph Clark mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “E” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 23rd day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared SARAH MUNCY, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That her age is 41; that her post office address is Skidmore, Clay County Kentucky Q. What relation are you to the claimant Mrs. Rebecca Lewis? A. We are sisters Q. When was she married to Juder Lewis? A. I don’t recollect the day or the year Q. Were you present? A. Yes sir Q. How old were you then? A. I don’t recollect- I was twelve or thirteen years old I reckon Q. Where were they married? A. They were married in Harlan County at my father’s house Q. Did they live together after that as husband and wife, until the death of Juder Lewis? A. Yes sir Q. Do you remember who married them? A. Yes sir, David Turner Attest: L H Mears Sarah X Turner Joseph Clark mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “F” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this Fifteenth day of January 1885, at Manchester, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared JOHN LEWIS, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is sixty-four; that his occupation is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first become acquainted with Juder Lewis? A. Well the first time I became personally acquainted with him was about seven years ago; and knew him very well until he died about three years ago last spring Q. How near did you live to him? A. Something like a mile; just across a little hill like Q. Have you known the family ever since? A. Yes sir Q. Up to the date of Juder Lewis’s death did you know how they lived? A. Yes pretty well; they lived together as husband and wife Q. What was his health then, for the seven years that he lived there? A. Just as bad as it could be and still live; he had a bad cough, so as to become so weak that he would fall down; he was not able to do anything Q. Did he work any while he lived in your neighborhood? A. He tried to work some; he would try and plow but it would not amount to anything; he would be plowing and he would have to stop and cough; and he would sit down and rest before he go on Q. Did you know of Juder Lewis ever having any physician attending him when he was sick? A. I don’t know there was ever a doctor on the place; if there was ever one I don’t know of it Q. Do you know about him taking any medicine? A. No nothing unless it was some herb or something of that kind Q. Do you know anything about him being able to work? A. I’ll tell you he was never able to work at all; he tried to work but he never was able to work Q. What was his appearance during the seven years that you knew him? A. He was lean and poor and was just as poor as a poor old yellow hog; he was very thin Q. Was he sick when he came into your neighborhood? A. No he did not appear to be sick, he would go about some on his horse, he would do some business, but would do no work to amount to anything, he would be out of breath, and would be coughing most of the time Q. What part of a man’s work could he do? A. He could not do any part of a man’s work; he’d try but he could do no work Q. Have you lived near Rebecca Lewis ever since her husband’s death? A. Yes sir Q. Has she remarried again? A. No sir Q. Are there any children under sixteen years of age for whom she provides? A. Yes sir, three boys; I don’t know nothing about their ages, only as I would guess Q. Are you related in any way to the claimant or her husband? A. If I am I don’t know it Q. When they were living in your neighborhood did they always live together as husband and wife? A. Yes sir Q. Is the reputation of Mrs. Lewis good in every respect in the community in which she resides? A. I never have heard naught spoken up against her by any person in the world; if she ain’t a good woman I don’t know where I would find one Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. Oh no; nothing in the world Q. Did you ever talk with Juder Lewis about his claim for pension? A. I have heard about it spoken of; but I can’t tell what he said about it, he told me he got it in the army and it seems to me that he said the measles caused his trouble Q. What was the matter with him when he lived near you? A. He had a bad cough; coughed up filth; no breath, he was just eaten down and appeared something like consumption John Lewis Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L H Mears DEPOSTION “G” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this fifteenth day of January 1885, at Manchester, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared LARKIN DELPH, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is thirty eight; that his occupation is farming, and that his post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first know Juder Lewis the husband of Rebecca Lewis? A. Well sir it has been about seven or eight years ago, since I got acquainted with them Q. How near did you live to him then, and since then? A. I lived there within about a mile and half of him ever since the family moved into the neighborhood Q. Where did he move from when he came into your neighborhood? A. He came from what is now known as Leslie County on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River Q. What was his health then? A. His health was very bad when I got acquainted with him Q. What was the matter with him? A. He had something like the consumption Q. When did he die? A. He has been dead about three years I think Q. What doctor treated him when he was sick? A. I don’t know of any doctor treating him at all Q. What was his business here since he came into your neighborhood? A. Farming Q. Was he able to work? A. No sir, he was not able to work Q. Did he have any person hired to work on the farm for him when he could not work himself? A. Not as I know of sir Q. Did you see him frequently? A. Yes sir, I seen him very regular Q. What was his appearance? A. He looked mighty thin and poor- he did not seem able to put one foot before another Q. Did he have a cough? A. Yes sir he had a bad cough. I have seen him cough up a double handful of consumption. I never seen anything like it Q. Did you ever hear him talk about the disease? A. Yes sir I have heard him say that he catched it in the army; that being subjected to exposure in the army created it, and I have heard him say that he was an able bodied man before he went into the army Q. How long was he confined to his bed before he died? A. Well sir, about two or three months to the best of my recollection before he died, he was confined in the spring and died in the spring to the best of my recollection Q. How much work could he do during the time that he lived in your neighborhood? A. He never done very much- he was not able to do much Q. Could he do anything like a days work? A. No sir, not a half a days work, nor a third of a days work either; he couldn’t do a fourth of a days work Q. Was it this way all the time he lived there? A. Yes sir; all the time I was acquainted with him; just that way Q. How many children did he leave? A. He left four children; three boys and one girl Q. Are any of them under 16 years of age; if so give the names of those who are now under 16 years of age; and those who were under sixteen years of age when Juder Lewis died? A. Martha Lewis; Alexander Lewis; John Lewis; and Beverly Lewis; all of these I think were under sixteen years of age, but I don’t know their ages Q. Did Rebecca Lewis and Juder Lewis live together as Husband and Wife? A. Yes sir all the time I knew them Q. Has Rebecca Lewis ever remarried since her husband’s death? A. No sir Q. Has she supported the children since her husband’s death? A. Yes the best that she could she has; the girl is now married, and the boys are at home, but are very small Q. Are you in any way related to the claimant? A. No sir not in any way Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. No sir Attest: L H Mears Larkin X Delph John Lewis mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. L.H. Mears DEPOSTION “H” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 24th day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared STOKELY BOWLIN, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is fifty five; that his business is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Hyden, Leslie County Kentucky Q. When did you first become acquainted with Juder Lewis? A. We were boys together, and I knew him most of the time ever since Q. for five years prior to the War of 1861 how near did you live to him? A. About four miles of him Q. Was he ever sick during that time? A. No sir Q. What was he doing during that time? A. He was farming Q. Was he a stout man and able to work at all times? A. Yes sir; as stout a man as was ever found for his inches, the quickest turned man I ever saw Q. When did he enlist to go into the army? A. I reckon it was about July or August 1863 Q. Were you in the same Company and Regiment he was in? A. Yes sir Q. If he was sick while in the service, when was it that he was first taken sick, at what place and with what disease? A. Well sir, now I couldn’t tell you when it was; it was the first I remember the latter part of the service Q. Were you with the Regiment at Camp Nelson? A. Yes sir but not all the time, I was detailed for recruiting service, and was taken sick with the fever and was at home eight weeks, and when I got back, the Regiment had gone to Somerset, Kentucky Q. About what time was it that you were home? A. I was at home during the latter part of October, November and the first part of December 1863 Q. Where did you join the Regiment? A. At Camp Burnside Q. Do you remember anything about the health of Juder Lewis at that time? A. Well sir I think that his health was very good at that time Q. After that when do you first remember about Juder Lewis being sick? A. The first I remember of him being sick, was at Lexington, I think he went out into the country Q. What was the matter with him then? A. I couldn’t tell you what was the matter with him, he complained of a breast complaint and said that he believed that the consumption was working on him Q. Was he excused from duty? A. Yes sir I think he was, that is my understanding, as I now remember it Q. How much was he excused from duty after you went to the Regiment at Camp Burnside? A. I couldn’t tell you how much or how long Q. Was Juder Lewis sick after that during his service? A. Yes sir, I think he was pretty much so as near as I can recollect Q. What did he claim was the matter with him? A. Well he said he had a breast complaint all the time when I heard him talk about it Q. Did he complain of anything else during his service? A. No sir not as I recollect of Q. Did he have a cough during the service to your knowledge? A. No sir- not during the service- until he took the breast complaint; and then he had it until he was mustered out, I think Q. Where did you live after he was mustered out and how near to Juder Lewis? A. Well sir I reckon we lived fifteen miles apart, when we were first mustered out; I lived there five or six years Q. How frequently did you see him during the five years you lived fifteen miles from him? A. I would see him once a year or twice Q. Did you know anything about his health during that time except what you heard from others or what he told you himself? A. No sir, he would tell me he was in bad health and I would hear others say he was in bad health Q. Did you know anything about how much he was able to work during those five years? A. No sir Q. How near did you live to him after that? A. I reckon seven or eight miles Q. If you know what was his health then? A. Well sir, every time I’d see him he said he was pretty bad off; he was coughing and spitting up lots of trick Q. How long did you live within seven or eight miles of him? A. About five years I think sir- as near as I can recollect Q. Was his health bad off all of this time? A. That is what he’d say sir every time I’d see him Q. Was he coughing all the time? A. Yes sir- all the time I’d see him Q. After that how near did you live to him, and did you move or did he move? A. He moved on Spring Creek and I moved to the mouth of Bowen’s Creek- about six miles apart and I lived there until he died Q. After that time (the time you moved) what was his health if you know? A. It was dreadful bad, every time I seen him Q. How often would you see him? A. I used to see him once or twice a month, and he was very bad off Q. Did you ever see him at his own house? A. No sir Q. When you seen him was it when he was able to go about? A. Yes sir Q. Do you know any thing about whether he was able to do any work or not after he moved to his section when he died? A. No sir, I never saw him strike a lick, he told me he was not able to work and from his looks, I didn’t suppose he was, he had such a cough and looked so Q. Did Juder Lewis and his wife always live together as husband and wife? A. Yes sir, as far as ever I knowed Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. No sir Attest: S H Mears Stokely X Bowlin Joseph Clark mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. S.H. Mears EXHIBIT “I’ State of Kentucky County of Clay On this the 1st day of March 1879, personally appeared before me, Deputy Clerk of the Clay Circuit Court, a court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Stokley Bowlin, who being by me, duly sworn, states he has been acquainted with Juder Lewis for thirty five years and have lived in the same neighborhood for fifteen years ever since his return from the army, and states that the said Juder Lewis came home from the army sick and has grown worse from the time of his discharge up to the present time and further states that the alleged disease or disability has not been nor is it now aggravated or prolonged by intemperance or other bad habits. Said Lewis is not now nor has he been since his discharge able to perform but little or no manual labor since his discharge from the army, that prior to his enlistment he was a stout man and did a great deal of hand labor, further states that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Attest: Stokley X Bowlin R G Potter mark Joseph Mattingly Sworn to before me on this the day and date above written, I certify that the above affidavit was read over and understood by the affiant before signing same, further certify that the affiant is credible and entitled to full faith and credit and certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Jesse Mattingly, D.Clerk DEPOSTION “J” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 24th day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, S. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared REUBEN CHAPPEL, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is thirty five; that his business is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Skidmore, Clay County Kentucky Q. When Juder Lewis came home from the army how near did you live to him? A. Four miles from him Q. What was the matter with Juder Lewis at that time? A. He came home complaining of being sick; he had something the matter with his lungs or stomach, I don’t know which- he couldn’t keep his victuals down after eating Q. What else was the matter with him? A. He said he had the measles in the army and they fell upon his lungs and that was what ailed him Q. How long did you live near him there? A. About five years I think- until he moved off Q. Was he able to work any at the time you first saw him? A. He said he was not able to work Q. Did you ever see him working any while he lived there? A. Yes sir Q. How much work was he able to do? A. He was not able to do much work; I saw him working on his farm- plowing and stopping to rest every round or two- and he said he was not able to work Q. Was this so for all the time during the five years he lived there? A. Yes sir Q. How far did you live from Juder Lewis when he died? A. About thirty miles Q. Are you in any way related to Juder Lewis or Rebecca Lewis? A. None at all sir Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. No sir Attest: S H Mears Reuben X Chappel Joseph Clark mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24th day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. S.H. Mears DEPOSTION “K” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 23rd day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared JESSE MATTINGLY, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is fifty; that his business is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first become acquainted with Juder Lewis? A. I was first acquainted with him when we were boys, he lived in Perry County and I lived in Clay County Kentucky Q. Did you continue to live that close to him until you enlisted in the army? A. No sir he married and moved a little further up into Laurel County Kentucky Q. Did you know him intimately enough before the war for five years previous to his enlistment so that you can speak as to the condition of his health during that time? A. Yes sir, I knew him all the time and was with him frequently before the war for more than five years Q. What was the condition of his health before he enlisted? A. I never knew anything the matter with him before he enlisted- he was a stout man for his size- I have been with him at log-rollings and at other work Q. Did you enlist when he did? A. Yes sir, we enlisted about the same time, we went off together I think; I was in the same Company and Regiment Q. What Company and Regiment was that? A. Company “H”- 49th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Q. Before that time what if any service had you done together? A. We were in the State Service together in 1862 for three months Q. What was Juder Lewis’s health during that service? A. I don’t know as I ever heard him complain of anything during that service Q. About what time did you enlist in Company “H” of the 49th Kentucky Infantry? A. I believe that I enlisted in June 1863, it was about that time Q. What position or rank did you and he have in the Company (Company H of the 49th Kentucky)? A. I was first Lieutenant and I believe he was a private Q. Were you a Lieutenant during all the service? A. Yes sir, all through until we were mustered out Q. When if at any time during the service was Juder Lewis taken sick and at what place? A. The first sickness I recollect of him having was at Camp Nelson in 1863. I think it was in September 1863 Q. What was the matter with him at Camp Nelson? A. I think it was the measles- at least that is what the doctor said it was Q. When did you leave Camp Nelson? A. We left there on the 20th or 21st of October 1863 Q. Did Juder Lewis go with you? A. Was he recovered from the measles at that time? A. He got so as to be about at that time but could do no duty Q. Was he able to march with the rest of them? A. No sir, not without help; I let him have my horse to ride; I think he rode part of the time in a wagon but I know he rode my horse Q. What was his health after that, at what camp did you next stop? A. We went into camp at Somerset Kentucky; his health was bad, he was sometimes able to do duty and sometimes he was not, he had a great deal of sickness from that time on Q. How did it affect him, what were the symptoms? A. As I recollect he had a running off of the bowels a good deal of the time after he had the measles; I don’t know what ailed him all the time but I know he had running off of the bowels Q. What did he complain of mostly? A. I disremember what he complained of mostly, he had a bad cough among other things Q. When he took the measles was it before or after he was mustered? A. I think it was before he was mustered but after he was enlisted, and after he had gone to Camp Nelson Q. What was his condition during the service as far as doing duty or being able to do duty? A. Sometimes he was able to do duty and sometimes he was not- he was not able for duty more than half the time no way; that would be my judgment about it Q. Were you discharged the same time he was? A. Yes sir, we were discharged the same day Q. What was his health when he was discharged? A. He was not well when we were discharged; he had been pretty bad off before we were discharged; we had been furloughed before we were discharged and he was not able to come home on account of his health Q. Did he walk home with the rest of the boys? A. No sir, I think his wife sent a nag for him Q. Was his health so poor that he was not able to walk? A. Well he could have walked some but he was in very poor health Q. Where did he come to when he came home? A. He came to Clay County Q. How near to where you lived? A. It was about seven or eight miles from where I lived Q. How often did you see him after he came back during the first three years after he was discharged? A. I was with him very frequently during the first three years after he was mustered out, he moved down closer to me within about three miles of me, and I was with him quite often Q. What was his health then? A. His health was very bad; I did not think he would last as long as he did Q. Was he able to work any? A. A little sometimes but not much; he was never able to work much afterwards Q. Did he still have the cough you spoke of before at this time? A. Yes sir, he had the cough and was always troubled with it until he died Q. What did he complain of when you talked with him about the trouble? A. He complained of a cough and breast complaint and said it was the result of the measles he had had when in the army Q. Did he cough all of the time? A. Yes sir until he died Q. Did he cough up much stuff? A. Yes sir, whole handfuls of consumption Q. How long was he in bed before he died? A. I don’t know as he was bedfast any part of the time, I was here to see him frequently and he was not more than able to get up out of his bed Q. When did he die? A. I think in May 1880, I don’t remember the day Q.Was you at his burial? A. Yes sir, and made his coffin; his funeral sermon was preached in my house- in the fall after he was buried Q. Did he ever have a doctor to see him? A. I don’t recollect of him having a doctor here to see him Q. Has Rebecca Lewis married again since her husband died? A. No sir Q. Has she kept the custody of her minor children ever since her husband’s death? A. Yes sir Q. How many children had she under sixteen years of age at her husband’s death? A. I don’t know- but she had four I reckon Q. Was there any time after Juder Lewis came out of the army that he was able to perform a good day’s work? A. I don’t expect there was, I don’t think he was able to do a good days work at any time after he came out of the army Q. Can you give me the names and address your Captain and Second Lieutenant? A. Isaac J. Black was Captain, but he is dead; the name of the Second Lieutenant is Bill Eve and he lives in Lee County, Kentucky Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. No sir Q. Are you in any way related to the claimant or her husband? A. No sir not as I know of Q. Is she indebted to you in any way or in any sum of money whatever? A. No sir Q. Is this your signature showing affidavit heretofore filed? A. Yes sir; I think I signed it Jesse Mattingly Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. S.H. Mears DEPOSTION “L” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 2nd day of February 1885, at Manchester, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, S. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared ADRON B. HOWARD, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That his age is 40; that his occupation is that of farmer, and that his post office address is Sexton’s Creek, Clay County Kentucky Q. When did you first become acquainted with Juder Lewis and what was his health then? A. In the fall of 1862- and he had the appearance of being a man with very good health; we were then members of the Harlan Battalion Q. How long were you members of that organization and if anything was the matter with Juder Lewis at that time what was it? A. If there was anything the matter with him then I did not know it; we were in the organization three months Q. Into what organization did you go after that and about what time was it? A. Well we went in then to the 49th Kentucky; I saw Lewis in the spring of 1863 here in Manchester and then I saw him again in Camp Nelson in the fall of 1863 when he had enlisted as a member of Company “H” of the 49th Kentucky Q. If Lewis had anything the matter with him after you knew him to be a member of Company “H” 49th Kentucky, state what it was? A. The first ever I knew he had anything the matter with him was at Camp Nelson, he had the measles, this was in the fall of 1863 Q. If you remember state how long he was sick? A. I can’t state how long he was past stirring but he was always complaining after that and was excused from duty; we went to Camp Burnside from Camp Nelson; I rode but I don’t remember anything about Lewis; after we went to Camp Burnsides he was still complaining and was excused from duty frequently; our companies were detailed sometimes to different parts of the country and we would be separated but when I would see him he would always be complaining Q. What did he complain about? A. He complained of his breast and lungs and had a tremendous bad cough; if he complained any other way I have no recollection of it Q. Did he ever go to the hospital that you remember of to be treated? A. I couldn’t state positively that he did; I suppose he did Q. Was he excused from duty during the rest of his service after going to Camp Burnside, if so how much of the time? A. He was excused from duty and I should think that he was excused for all of half his time Q. At the time of his discharge how was his health? A. Before we were discharged we had a furlough to go home for twenty days; he was not able to come home with us and I took a letter to his wife and brought a nag back for him to ride home on Q. Was he not able to walk home at that time? A. He claimed not to be able to walk home Q. When were you discharged? A. I was discharged with the Regiment on December 26th 1864 Q. How near to Juder Lewis did you live after the war? A. I lived within two miles of him for two years after the war Q. How was his health then? A. It appeared to be mighty bad; in the spring of 1865 he was very bad; he had worked some during the winter of 1865, but was taken down so that he kept his bed for sometime in the spring of 1865 and I sat up with him a good deal Q. What seemed to be the matter with him then? A. He had a cough and he thought he had the consumption, he coughed up lots of stuff and it seemed to be the same disease he had while he was in the army; he said it was the result of the measles he had had when he was in the service Q. Where did you move to when you left that neighborhood and how near did you live to Juder Lewis? A. I moved down on Red Bird about twenty five miles away Q. Do you know anything about his health after that? A. I saw him; I saw him a few times here about town but I do not know anything about his health except as he told me Q. Do you know when he died? A. No sir, only what I heard about it Q. Have you any interest in the prosecution of this claim? A. None at all A.B. Howard Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. S.H. Mears DEPOSTION “M” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this twenty third day of January 1885, at Bright Shade, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared REBECCA LEWIS, who, being by me first duly requested to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: For her FIANL STATEMENT Q. Have you any further testimony to introduce in this claim? A. No sir not that I know of Q. If it should become necessary to further examine this claim elsewhere do you wish to be present by yourself or by your attorney? A. I reckon I would like my attorney to be present Q. Who has been, and who are now acting as your attorney or attorney’s? A. Mr. Joseph Clark is acting as my attorney, I have no other attorney Q. What is his address? A. Sexton’s Creek, Clay County Kentucky Q. What if any money have you paid to attorney’s for their services in your claim so far? A. I have not paid any sir Q. What agreements have you made to pay attorneys for their services in this claim; with whom and for how much money? A. I have made an agreement with Joseph Clark to pay him twenty five dollars; on the completion of my claim; on its allowance Q. Was this agreement in writing? A. Yes sir Q. Have you any complaints to make about the manner of the examination thus far; if so state specifically what it is? A No sir I have none Q. Have you any further testimony to introduce before me? A. No sir Attest: S H Mears Rebecca X Lewis Joseph Clark mark Subscribed before me this 23rd day of January 1885 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. S H Mears DEPOSTION “A” Case of JUDER LEWIS, REBECCA LEWIS his widow, No. 212240,289567 On this 26th day of August 1885, at Manchester, County of Clay, State of Kentucky, before me, L. H. Mears, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared REBECCA LEWIS claimant, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: That her age is 51, that her post office address is Bright Shade, Clay County Kentucky Q. Is this the family bible kept by you and your husband during his lifetime? A. Yes sir Q. Who made the entries of the births of your children, as those entries are found in this book? A. My brother, James Hoskins and my husband’s brother put some of them down Among several children the entries as found in the family bible of the births of children under 16 years of age at the time of Claimant’s husband died are as follows: Martha Lewis March 24th, 1866 Alexander Lewis September 26th, 1870 John C. Lewis April 13th, 1873 William Lewis September 18th, 1876 The entries have every appearance of being original and the bible is genuine (old version) but evidently having been in use many years, the date of publication and the name of the publishers having been torn out and nothing remains to show when or where published or by whom- the dates of the births are kept on the fly leaf of the bible in the back of the book L.H. Mears, Special Examiner State of Kentucky Clay County Court, December Term, 1887 December 1887 On motion of Rebecca Wilson it is ordered by the Court that B.F. White be and he hereby appointed Guardian of John C. Lewis and William Lewis, minor children of Juda Lewis, deceased and entered into bond with John E. White as his security and taken the oath required by law. State of Kentucky County of Clay I James Marcum, Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that this is a true copy of the appointment of B.F. White as Guardian of John C. Lewis and William Lewis, minor children of Juda Lewis and I further certify that said Bond is genuine. Witness my hand and seal of office this December the 5th, 1887 James Marcum, Clerk Clay County Court GUARDIAN BOND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Whereas B.F. White has been appointed by the County Court of Clay County and has qualified as Guardian to John C. Lewis and William Lewis, minor children of Judah Lewis deceased, now we B.F. White as Principal and John E. White as surety do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that the said B.F. White will faithfully discharge the trust of Guardian to said minors in all respects as required by law Signed this 5th day of December 1887 B.F. White John E. White Attest: James Marcum, Clerk I James Marcum, Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do certify that this is a true copy of the Bond of B.F. White as Guardian of John C. and William Lewis minor children of Juda Lewis deceased. Witness my hand and seal of Office this December the 6th 1887 James Marcum, Clerk, .C.C.C. DECLARATION FOR PENSION OF CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE State of Kentucky, County of Clay On this fifth day of December, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty seven, personally appeared before me the Clerk of the County Court, the same being a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid, B.F. White, a resident of Manchester, County of Clay, in the State of Kentucky, aged 36 years, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by the Acts of Congress for children under sixteen years of age; that he is the only legal guardian of John C. Lewis and William Lewis and Alexander Lewis, Martha Lewis, legitimate children of Judah Lewis, who enlisted under the name of Judah Lewis at _ on the 20th day of July, AD. 1863 in Company _ 49th Regiment Kentucky Infantry Volunteers in the War of 1861 That the above named are the only surviving legitimate children of said Judah Lewis who were under sixteen years of age at the time of his death, of whom all are still living, that said children were the issue of said soldier as follows, the dates of their birth being hereinafter stated: Martha Lewis, of soldier by Rebecca Lewis, born 23rd March, 1866 Alexander Lewis, of soldier by Rebecca Lewis, born 25th September, 1870 John C. Lewis, of soldier by Rebecca Lewis, born 12th April, 1873 William Lewis, of soldier by Rebecca Lewis, born 17th September, 1876 That the father was married under the name of Judah Lewis to Rebecca Hoskins, there being no legal barrier to such marriage; that the said children have not aided or abetted the rebellion; and that a prior application has been filed by their mother Rebecca Lewis, and pension certificate No. 217939 was issued and was paid to September the 4th 1887- the Mother of said children was remarried to WB Wilson on the 17th day of September 1887, and that his post office address is Manchester in the County of Clay, State of Kentucky B.F. White Also personally appeared Pharis Marcum and Gilbert White, residing in Manchester, Clay County Kentucky, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw B.F. White, the claimant, sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Pharis Marcum Gilbert White Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of December, A.D. 1887 James Marcum, Clerk Clay County Court MARRIAGE LICENSE The Commonwealth of Kentucky To any Minister of the Gospel or other person legally authorized to solemnize matrimony. You are permitted to solemnize the rites of matrimony between M.B. Wilson and Rebecca Lewis, the requirements of law having been complied with. Witness my signature as Clerk of Clay County Court, this 17th day of September 1887 James Marcum, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 17th day of September 1887 the rites of marriage were legally solemnized by me between M B Wilson and Rebecca Lewis at Thomas Stewart’s in the County of Clay Kentucky in the presence of James Muncy and Carter Helton Thomas Stewart State of Kentucky Clay County I James Marcum, Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Marriage License and Certificate of M B Wilson and Rebecca Lewis from the original filled in my office Given under my hand this December the 6th 1887 James Marcum, Clerk Clay County Court CLAY CIRCUIT COURT Rebecca Wilson, Plaintiff Against Petition M.B. Wilson, Defendant The Plaintiff Rebecca Wilson states that she and Defendant M.B. Wilson were intermarried in Clay County, Kentucky on the _ day of _ 1889. And continued to live together as man and wife until about _ 1890, when this Defendant abandoned Plaintiff her bed and **, and went to Middlesburg, Bell County without any legal or just cause, and as she is credibly informed, and is house keeping in Middlesburg, and is living with another woman in adulterous manner, this Plaintiff is a resident of Clay County at this time and was a resident of Clay County when the cause of divorce accrued, and a citizen of Kentucky, and this cause of divorce accrued in this State and within five years next before the commencement of this action and she has always been a resident of Clay County Kentucky. Plaintiff and Defendant has lived separate apart without cohabitation for more than twelve months last part without cohabitation, wherefore Plaintiff prays judgment or that the bonds of Matrimony heretofore be cancelled and she be divorced and returned to all the rights and privileges of a single and unmarried woman and for all proper relief. James Eversole, Attorney Upon back of the petition is the following endorsement “Tax paid Petition filed” Summons and Copy issued to Bell County, July 9th, 1891 J.S.M. Dickenson, Clerk The Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Sheriff of Bell County, you are commanded to summons M.B. Wilson to answer on the first day of the next October of the Clay Circuit Court, a petition in equity filed against him in said County by Rebecca Wilson and warn him that upon his failing to answer the petition will be taken for confession or he will be proceeded against for contempt and you will make due return of this summons on the first day of the next October term of said Court Witness J.S.M. Dickenson, Clerk of said Court this 9th day of September 1891 J.S.M. Dickenson, Clerk The Officer made the following return upon the summons “Executed” by giving to Defendant a true copy of within summons September 12th, 1891 J.C. Colson, S.B.C. By. W.H. Turner, D.S.B.C. CLAY CIRCUIT COURT Rebecca Wilson, Plaintiff Vs. Notice M.B. Wilson, Defendant Mr. M.B. Wilson take notice that I will proceed to take depositions at the Office of the County Judge James Eversole, on the 29th day of September 1891, to be read as evidence in the above styled suit at such time and place you can attend if you choose, this September 9th, 1891 Rebecca Wilson, by James Eversole, Attorney The Sheriff made the following return on the notice “Executed” by giving to Defendant M.B. Wilson a true copy of within notice September 12th, 1891 J.C. Colson, S.B.C. By. W.H. Turner, D.S.B.C. The Deposition of John E. Bowlin taken on the 29th day of September 1891, at the County Judges Office in Manchester, Kentucky, to be read as evidence on action pending in the Clay Circuit Court between Rebecca Wilson, Plaintiff and Martin Wilson, Defendant, witness after being first duly sworn says: I reside in Clay County and am 38 years of age, my post office address is Spring Creek, Kentucky, I am Post Master at that place. I am acquainted with Plaintiff and Defendant. I was acquainted with them during their marriage relation, they lived about ¾ of a mile to me during their marriage relations, I have been at their house often while they lived together. They lived in Clay County during their marriage relations. Plaintiff was always kind to Defendant when I was about them, I was at their house in Clay County about three years ago and Defendant was loading a wagon and said he was going to leave, Plaintiff and Defendant were making a division of their property, Defendant got ready and went away and abandoned the Plaintiff and if he had any cause for leaving the Plaintiff I don’t know what it was, he had not any. The rumor of the country was that Defendant took on other woman with him when he abandoned the Plaintiff. I know the woman was missing about the time he left. Plaintiff has lived within ¾ of a mile of me since her said husband abandoned her, Plaintiff is a good woman and **** is a character as any woman in Clay County in every respect. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated in Clay County, and they have not cohabitated together as man and wife since said separation which has been more then one year next before the commencement of this action. This cause of divorce accrued within five years next before the commencement of this action, and Plaintiff resides in Clay County at this time and did at the commencement of this action. The rumor of the country is that the Defendant resides in Middlesburg at this time with another woman. John E. Bowlin State of Kentucky, County of Clay I A.W. Baker, examiner for Clay County Certify that the foregoing deposition of John E. Bowlin, was taken before me at the time and place stated in the caption, That said witness was duly sworn before giving it, that it was written by me in his presence and read to and subscribed to by him in my presence, Plaintiff was present in person and by attorney James Eversole. I further certify that said witness John E. Bowlin is personally known to me as worthy of credit. Given under my hand this 29th day of September 1891 A.W. Baker, EX. C.C. The Clerk endorsed upon the back of the deposition “Received from A.W. Baker, EX. And filed September 29th, 1891” J.S.M. Dickenson, Clerk Order Clay Circuit Court, October term, 3rd day October 14th, 1891 Rebecca Wilson Vs. M.B. Wilson Submitted Orders Clay Circuit Court, October term 5th day October 16th, 1891 Rebecca Wilson, Plaintiff Vs. Judgment M.B. Wilson, Defendant This cause having been heard and the Court advised- Orders and adjudges that the marriage contract between the Plaintiff Rebecca Wilson and Defendant M.B. Wilson, be and the same is hereby absolved and held for naught, and the Plaintiff Rebecca Wilson is restored to all the rights and privileges of a single an unmarried woman. It is further adjudged that she be allowed $25.00 to pay her attorney to be taxed in the cost, the Defendant M.B. Wilson is adjudged to pay the cost and this cause stricken from the docket. State of Kentucky Clay County I D.W. White, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County and State aforesaid, do certify, that the foregoing 5 pages of written matter contains a true and complete transcript of the cause in equity of Rebecca Wilson against M.B. Wilson as appears and remains of record in my office. Given under my hand as Clerk aforesaid this 23rd day of July 1901 D.W. White, Clerk By. S.G. Reid, D.C. MARRIAGE LICENSE The Commonwealth of Kentucky To any Minister of the Gospel or other person legally authorized to solemnize matrimony. You are permitted to solemnize the rites of matrimony between M.B. Wilson and Rebecca Lewis, the requirements of law having been complied with. Witness my signature as Clerk of Clay County Court, this 17th day of September 1887 James Marcum, Clerk MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that on the 17th day of September 1887 the rites of marriage were legally solemnized by M B Wilson and Rebecca Lewis at Thomas Stewart’s in the County of Clay in the presence of James Muncy and Carter Helton Thomas Stewart Ben Stewart State of Kentucky Clay County I H.J. Clark, Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Marriage License and Certificate of M B Wilson and Rebecca Lewis as appears on record in my office. Given under my hand this 23rd day of July 1901 H.J. Clark, Clerk State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson claimant, personally came before me a, Deputy County Court Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid, James C. Hoskins, aged 52 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County Kentucky, well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to said case as follows: That he had known claimant and soldier for forty five years, always has lived in same neighborhood and that he never heard any talk of either claimant or soldier being married prior to their marriage to each other. That claimant lived with soldier until his death, that he was present and helped inter soldier. James C. Hoskins Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of November 1901 and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim or its prosecution F Farmer, Clerk of ClayC.C.C. By Franklin Baker, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson, claimant, widow of Juder Lewis who was a Private in 49th Kentucky Infantry Volunteers, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid, A.C. Lewis, aged 31 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn declares in relation to said case as follows: That he is well acquainted with Rebecca Wilson the claimant, that she is now a widow and that she has no property either real or personal exceeding fifteen dollars in value, and that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. A.C. Lewis I Franklin Baker, Deputy Clerk in and for Clay County Court Clerk, do certify that I am well acquainted with the above named witness and know that he is entitled to credit on oath and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. F. Farmer, Clerk By Franklin Baker, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson, claimant, widow of Juder Lewis who was a Private in 49th Regiment Kentucky Infantry Volunteers, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid, Elijah Smallwood, aged 59 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn declares in relation to said case as follows: That he is well acquainted with Rebecca Wilson the claimant and her property, and that she is now a widow and that she has no property exceeding fifteen or twenty dollars in value, and she has no income from any source, that no person is legally bound for her support, and that he has no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Elijah Smallwood I Franklin Baker, Deputy Clerk in and for Clay County Court Clerk, do certify that I am well acquainted with the above named witness and know that he is entitled to credit on oath and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. F. Farmer, Clerk By Franklin Baker, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson, for restoration, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid and in compliance with evidence requested in Paragraph No. 1 of April 3, 1902, Rebecca Wilson, claimant, aged 66 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, and who being duly sworn declares in relation to said case as follows: That she has only been married one time since death of soldier (Juder Lewis) that she married Martin B. Wilson and her and Wilson was divorced upon her own application. That she is now a widow and is not in receipt of any pension from the United States. And that the said Martin B. Wilson to whom she was divorced never belonged to any military or naval service of the United State to her knowledge. Rebecca X Wilson mark Subscribed and sworn to before me this April 18, 1902 William Marcum, Clerk, C.C.C By. J.C. Hoskins, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson, claimant, and in compliance with Paragraph No. 1 and 4, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid, Rebecca Wilson, claimant, aged 66 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn declares in relation to said case as follows: That she is now a widow and that she is not receiving any pension from the United State. That she has four hogs and one calf worth fifteen dollars That no person has yet been legally bound for her support and that she has no income from any source. Attest: Elijah Smallwood Rebecca X Wilson Mark Subscribed and sworn to before me this October the 19th, 1901. And I certify that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim F. Farmer, Clerk, by Franklin Baker, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Wilson, claimant, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid, Rebecca Wilson, claimant, aged 66 years, whose post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, to me well known to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being duly sworn declares in relation to said case as follows: That neither she nor the soldier Juder Lewis was not married prior to their marriage to each other. Rebecca X Wilson Mark Subscribed and sworn to before me this November 16th, 1901. And I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim F. Farmer, Clerk, By Franklin Baker, D.C. State of Kentucky County of Clay In the matter of Rebecca Lewis now Wilson, personally came before me a Deputy Clerk in and for the County and State aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths, Rebecca Lewis now Wilson, and after being duly sworn states that she is 66 years of age, that her post office address is Spring Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, and that she is not in possession of any old vouchers nor her old pension certificate nor has not been since her former pension was suspended and that she knows nothing of its whereabouts. Rebecca X Wilson Mark Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of July 1902. William Marcum, Clerk, By James C. Hoskins, D.C.