Belford Carver
Archival Collection (Family History)
This collection is part of the
FAMILY HISTORY COLLECTION
BOX 6 Continued
Belford Carver Donation
Union Soldiers from the Civil War Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery Hammond, LA
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21. Forbes, KennyIncludes a copy of muster card from Indiana State Archives; a family history chart; copy of article written by Belford Carver on Forbes; pension information on Forbes; two "General Affidavit" forms attesting to the character of Kenny Forbes; two "Claimant Affidavit" forms for pension; copy of "Certificate of Disability for Discharge" on Kenny Forbes; copy of "Declaration for Pension" form; copy of a questionnaire from the Department of the Interior; copy of pension award certificate; copy of "Pensioner Dropped" form at the death of Forbes (17 items)
22. True, Moses C.
Includes a copy of a letter from a physician verifying True's hernia injury; copy of a document from the Adjutant General's office with reference to muster out of True without mentioning injury; copy of letters attesting to True's injury; copy of pension claim with compensation amount included; a copy of a document from the United States Pension Agency verifying Moses True's death (8 items)
23. Banner, George P.
Includes a declaration for pension by George Banner, copy of medical record during the Civil War, copy of a general affidavit in behalf of Banner's claim for a pension, copy a general affidavit on behalf of Philony Banner, widow attesting to the value of her property, copy of Widow's pension declaration, notarized form letter attesting to widow's wealth and husband's death, copy of "Application for Reimbursement" form by Philony Banner, widow, "Pension Dropped" form listing death of George Banner, "Pension Dropped" form listing death of Philony Banner; "Muster Description Roll of the Eighth Cavalry, Company B of the Illinois Volunteers, with Banner’s name on it." (15 items)
24. Humeston, Horace (H. S.)
Includes a general affidavit form requesting a pension; a claimant affidavit form for a pension; several "additional information" forms; copy of "Declaration for Original Invalid Pension" form; notarized letter from a physician verifying Humeston's medical condition; notarized letter verifying marriage to Mary Stewart; copy of "Application for Accrued Pension" widow's form; copy of marriage license; copy of "Declaration of a Widow for Original Pension" no children under 16 years of age listed; "Pensioner Dropped" form on Horace Humeston (17 items)
25. Baldwin, Philander R.
Includes a general affidavit attesting to Baldwin's health; two "Additional Evidence" forms on the health of Philander Baldwin; a general affidavit on the character of Baldwin; copy of "Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension" form; "Proof of Disability" form; report from Surgeon General's office regarding claimant's health; copy of muster records; copy of "Drop Order" from the Dept. of the Interior listing Baldwin's death (16 items) This file also includes a copy of muster report of Byam, Philander (1 item)
FAMILY HISTORY COLLECTION
BOX 6 Continued
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26. Carver, Lyman P.
Includes a copy of the 85th Regiment's Civil War record listing battles and the number of men wounded or killed; two copies of Lyman Carver's medical records that indicate date of enlistment, mustered in date, record of promotion, and POW information; several requests for a service pension; a copy of "Declaration for Widow's Pension" copy of claimant's affidavit by widow; copy of a request of Carver's medical history by widow; copy of a supplementary affidavit on the character of Lyman Carver; several copies of a general affidavit attesting to the re-marriage of Lucy Carver Pollock, widow of Lyman Carver; death certificate of Lucy Pollock; copy of "Pensioner Dropped" form on Lyman Carver; copy of "Pensioner Dropped" form on Lucy Carver Pollock; corresponding letters to New York State Archives and the National Archives requesting information on Lyman Carver and replies from same; typed bill of sale of property in Tangipahoa Parish by Lucy Carver Pollock; a hand written bill of sale of property in Tangipahoa Parish by Lucy Carver Pollock; copy of story about Lyman P. Carver written by Belford Carver which appeared in the Tangi Tracker, Spring 1995 (38 items)
27. Hill, John C.
Includes a short biography on John P. Hill and his wife Laura; six affidavits verifying residency; copy of a letter from Charles F. Hill, brother-in-law of Laura Hill attesting to the validity of her marriage to John C. Hill; copy of "Declaration for Original Pension of an Invalid;" copy of marriage certificate from Illinois of John C. Hill and Laura Brown; a copy of Hill's war record; "Dropped Pension" form on John C. Hill confirming his death; "Dropped Pension" form on Laura Brown Hill confirming her death; letter to claims office on behalf of Laura Hill confirming need; copy of "Declaration for Widow's Pension" (19 items)
28. Hammond, J. W. (John W.)
Includes a copy of enlisted health record provided by The State Historical Society of Wisconsin; copy of widow's claim for pension form; copy of "Muster Roll of Company C dated 1862; two copies of a letter from the Assistant Adjutant General's office confirming Hammond's enlistment; copy of a disability certificate; copy of "Disability for Discharge" papers; certified copy of marriage license registration; copy of the Department of the Interior's form requesting the names and birthdays of Hammond's children; a copy of "Accrued Pension" application; copy of widow's application for husband's pension; pension award certificate; copy of drop pension notice on the death of John Hammond; copy of drop pension notice on the death of Sarah Hammond (22 items)
