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McAfee Pensions
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McAfee, Albert VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT State of Kansas Albert McAfee, born in Lynn Co. in the State of Iowa, aged nineteen years, and by occupation a farmer do hereby acknowledge to have volunteered this seventeenth day of October 1868 to serve as a soldier in the Army of the United States of America, for the period of six months, unless sooner discharged by proper authority: Do also agree to accept such Bounty, Pay, Rations, and Clothing, as are, or may be, established by law for volunteers. And I, Albert McAfee, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever, and that I will observe and obey the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War. Signed Albert Mcafee Sworn and subscribed to, at Iola Kans. this seventeenth day of October 1868 before Charles P. Twiss, Recruiting Officer. I certify on my honor that I have carefully examined the above named Volunteer, agreeably to the General Regulations of the Army, and that, in my opinion, he is ree from all bodily defects and mental infirmity, which would, in any way, disqualify him from performing the duties of a Soldier. Signed M. Bailey, Surg. 19th Regt, Examining Surgeon I certify on honor that I have minutely inspected the Volunteer Albert McAfee, previously to his enlistment, and that he was entirely sober when enlisted; that, to the best of my judgement and belief, he is of lawful age; and that, in accepting him as duly qualified to perform the duties of an able bodied Soldier, I have strictly observed the Regulations which govern the Recruiting Service. The Soldier has blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, is five feet eight inches high. Nineteenth Regiment of Kansas Volunteers. Signed Charles P. Twiss, Recruiting Officer
Company Muster Rolls (1) Albt McAfee (2) Albert Mcafee (3) Albert Mcafee (4) Albert McAfee (5) Albert McAfee
Federal Pension, Application #15177, Certificate #8200 Soldier: Albert McAfee Treasury Department Respectfully returned to the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. In the case of Albert McAfee, late private, Co. C, 19th Regiment Kansas Cavalry Volunteers, a tracing of the soldier’s signature is herewith enclosed. 15324 – M. ltd files.
Stamped signature J. L. Baity (?), Auditor
Letter from I.S. 15177, Albert McAfee, C, 19 Kans. Cav. To The Auditor for the War
Department Sir: For use in the above cited claim for pension, please furnish a tracing of the signature of Albert McAfee, who served in Co. C, 19 Kans. Cav. from October 17, 1868, to Apr. 18, 1869. Very respectfully, (unreadable stamped signature) Commissioner.
Department of the Interior Ind. Sur. No. 15177 Mr. Albert McAfee Sir: To aid this Bureau in preventing any one falsely personating you, or otherwise committing fraud in your name, or on account of your service, you are required to answer fully the questions enumerated below. You will please return this circular under cover of the inclosed envelope, which requires no postage.
Very respectfully, 1. When were you born? Answer. December 11st 1849 2. Where were you born? Answer. Lynn Co., Iowa. 3. When did you enlist? Answer: In the Fall in 1868. 4. Where did you enlist? Answer: Iola, Allen Co., Kansas. 5. Where had you lived before you enlisted? Answer: Iola, Allen Co. Kansas. 6. What was your post-office address at enlistment? Answer: Iola, Allen Co. Kansas. 7. What was your occupation at enlistment? Answer. Farmer 8. When were you discharged? Answer: In the spring 1869. 9. Where were you discharged? Answer: Fort Hase (sic), Kansas. 10. Where have you lived since discharge? Give dates, as nearly as possible, of any changes of residence. From Fort Hase I went to Missouri in 1869. From Missouri to Prairie County in Ark. 1876. from Prairie Co. to Travis Co. in 1882. From Travis Co. to Bastrop Co. 1909, Texas. 11. What is your present occupation? Answer: farming. 12. What is your height? Answer 5 feet 5½ inches. Your weight? 123#. The color of your eyes? L Blue. The color of your hair? Light. Your complexion? Fair. Are there any permanent marks or scars on your person? If so, describe them. None. 13. What is your full name? Please write it on the line below, in ink, in the manner in which you are accustomed to sign it, in the presence of two witnesses who can write. Albert Mcafee
Witness: E. F. Dalshan(?) Dated Nov. 6, 1917
Volunteer Service The Adjutant General’s Office Respectfully returned Nov 1 1917. Commissioner of Pensions Albert McAfee Other stations of the Company are
recorded as The rolls on file do not show the soldier absent. Records show personal description
as follows: His company served in the campaign
H. P. (?) Oct. 31, 17.
Letter from Nov 9 1926 The Postmaster, Paige, Texas. A letter recently mailed by this Bureau to Albert McAfee, a pensioner by Cert. No. 8200 Ind. War, at R. R. 2, Box 26-C, was returned from your office because of the addressee’s death as noted on the envelope. You will confer a favor by stating the date of the pensioner’s death if known to or ascertainable by you, on the bottom fold of this letter and returning the same under cover of the enclosed penalty envelope which requires no postage. Very respectfully, Winfield Scott, Commissioner Please give name and address of nearest of kin, if possible. On bottom of letter: Department of the Interior Pension
Bureau My dear Sir: The date of the above mentioned pensioner’s death is Oct 17 1926. Nearest kin is a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Heins, RFD#2, Paige, Texas.
Very respectfully,
Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, D.C. October 9, 1917, Mr. G. M. Saltzgaber, Dear Mr. Commissioner: I inclose you herewith an application for pension for Mr. Albert McAfee of Bastrop, Texas, under Act of March 4th. Sincerely hope you will give this application as prompt action as is consistent with justice and law. Very truly yours, J. P. Buchanan
Ind. Sur. 15177
Department of the Interior Sir: Please answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below. The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope, which requires no stamp. Very respectfully, G. M. Saltzgaber No. 1 Date and place of
birth? Answer: Lynn Co. Iowa No. 2 What was your post office at enlistment? Answer: Allen Co., Kans. No. 3 State your wife’s full name and her maiden name. Answer: Mary A. McAfee, first name Brock. No. 4 When, where and by whom were you married? Answer: July 1879. by Mr. Vonn, Just of peace. No. 5 Is there any official or church record of your married? If so, where? Answer: Court House of Des Arc, Prairie Co., Ark. No. 6 Were you previously married? Is so, state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage, and the date and place of her death or divorce. If there was more than one previous marriage, let your answer include all former wives. Answer: Yes. J. E. McAfee (Underwood(former name)). Married 1877, Prairie Co. Ark. Desarc. Died in 1878, Prairie Co. Ark. No. 7 If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband, the date of such marriage, and the date and place of his death or divorce, and state whether he ever rendered any military or naval service, and, if so, give name of the organization in which he served. If she was married more than once before her marriage to you, let you answer include all former husbands. Answer: No. No. 8 Are you living with your wife? No. she death (sic). If there has been a separation, give date of same. Answer: Died Feb. 2st 1917. No. 9 State the names and
dates of birth of all your children, living or dead. Answer: Signature, Albert Mcafee Date: Nov 6 1917
DECLARATION FOR SURVIVOR’S PENSION—INDIAN WARS Acts of July 27, 1892, June 27, 1902, May 30, 1908, and March 4, 1917. State of Texas, County of Bastrop On this 4th day of October, 1917, personally appeared before me, a notary public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Albert McAfee, who, being duly sworn by me according to law, declares that he is 68 years of age; that he was born December 11th, 1849, at Sac County, Iowa, and that he is an actual and bona fide resident of Bastrop County, State of Texas. That he is the identical person who enlisted at Iola, Allan County, Kansas under the name of Albert McAfee, in the fall of 1868, as a private in Company “C”, 19th Kansas Cavalry, and was honorably discharged spring of 1868 (sic), at Fort Hays, Kansas, having served thirty days or more in the war or disturbance with, or campaign against, the Arapahoes and Kiowas Indians, in the State (or Territory) of Kansas. That he also served – no other service. That otherwise than as herein stated he was not employed in the United States service. That his personal description at time of first enlistment was as follows: Height, 5 feet, 5 inches; complexion, fair; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, brown; that his occupation was laborer. That since leaving the service he has resided in Livingston County, Missouri, until 1879, then moved to Prairie County, Arkansas where he lived until 1882; then came to Travis County, Texas, where he lived until 1902. Has lived in Bastrop County, Texas since, and his occupation has been a farmer and laborer. That he has never applied for pension. That he is not a pensioner under any Act. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Acts of Congress granting pension to survivors of certain wars and disturbances with and campaigns against Indians from 1817 to January, 1891, inclusive. (1) witness signature – unreadable (2) witness signature – unreadable Claimant’s signature – Albert McAfee Paige, Bastrop County, Texas. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of October, 1917, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, including the words “Certificate No” erased, and the words “any act”, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Signed Maude Jenkins Notary Public, Bastrop County, Texas
INDIAN WARS Acts of July 27, 1892, June 27, 1902, May 30, 1908, February 19, 1913, and March 4, 1917 SURVIVOR’S PENSION Recognized attorney: none Approvals Submitted for adms, April 24 1918, B. W. Lisson Examiner Important Dates: Signed H. J. P. Buchanan
INDIAN WARS Claimant: Albert McAfee Rate $20 per month, commencing March 4, 1917. Recognized attorney: none. Fee: none. Submitted for Admission April 24, 1918, B. W. Lisson, Examiner. Approved for Admission under Act of March 4, 1917. Soldier served in Campaign against the Cheyenne and Kiowa Indians in Kansas and Indian Territory for over thirty days in 1868 and 1869. Length of pensionable service: Over 30 days; age 67 years. May 8, 1918, A. B. Casselman(?), Receiver May 11, 1918, F. W. Cuddy(?), Re-Reviewer Important Dates Signed: M.C. Hon. J. P. Buchanan, H.C.B.
Letter dated May 13, 1918 Mr. G. M. Salzgaber Dear Sir: Kindly would ask if you could send me some information in regard my pension claim, No. 15177, C, 19 Reg’t Kans. Cav., as I have not heart(sic) from same since Oct 25st 1917. Many thanks for your kindness.
Yours truly,
No. 8200 Drop Report – Pensioner The name of the above described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $20 per month to Oct 4, 1926, has this day been dropped from the roll because of death Oct 17 1926.
Ltr 11/9/1926.
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