Illinois Civil War Records - Violet Duncan

Civil War Records, Claim for Violet Duncan, minor survivor of John B. Duncan, son of William Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      Claim for Violet Duncan, minor survivor
      Application letter of Thomas Duncan: "Harrisburg, Illinois, June 29th 1892. Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir. Pleas Send me Declaration for to Make application as Guardian for Pension. Also declaration to make application for accrued Pension. I am the Guardian of Violet V. Duncan minor child of John Duncan who was a Private of Co. B, 31st Regt Illinois Inft. Vols who is Dead. Certificate No 315998. My Post Office is Mitchellsville Saline County Illinois. Yours Truly, Thos. J. Duncan."
      Guardianship of Thomas J. Duncan: "2560 Letters of Guardianship. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Saline COUNTY} SS. In the County Court, June Term, A.D. 1892. The People of the State of Illinois, to T.J. Duncan of said County - GREETING: WHEREAS, At the June Term of the County Court of said County, A.D. 1892, holden at Harrisburg you were, by order of said Court, duly entered of record on the 18th day of said month, duly entered of record on the 18th day of said month, duly appointed Guardian for Violet V. Duncan Minor child of John Duncan deceased. Trusting to your fidelity, therefore, the said Court does by these presents constitute and appoint you to be Guardian unto said Minor _, and authorize and empower you to take and have the care of her person _ and the custody and management of her property, and frugally without waste or destruction, to improve and account for the same for the same in all things according to law. WITNESS, James H. Pearce Clerk of the Country Court of Saline County, and the seal of said Court, this 18 day of June A.D. 1892. {seal} James N. Pearce, Clerk of the County Court. A true copy, Attest: James N. Pearce. I, James N. Pearce Clerk of said County Court, do certify that the foregoing are true and full copies of the original Letters in my office remaining. Given under my hand and seal of the said Court, this 5th day of August A.D. 1892. James N. Pearce, Clerk (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE SEP 13, 1892.) I. Saline County Court, ESTATE OF John Duncan, DECEASED Letters of Guardianship TO J.F. Duncan, Book L, Order No. _, Page 121. Filed _, Recorded in Book _ Page _ Attest: _ Clerk." [ED. A second copy of the same Letter also included with Guardian for "Violet V. Duncan Minor Child of John Duncan deceased" added. This copy entered by Stamp, PENSION US OFFICE JUL 2, 1862, and statement Please Place this on file, and stamped, LAW DIVISION, B. JUL 7, 1892 P. RECEIVED.]
      Declaration for pension of minor child: "IL 315998 Min. Ctf. 408345 J DECLARATION FOR A HELPLESS CHILD. Applicant, Violet V. Duncan. Soldier, John Duncan. Service, Co. "B" 31st Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. (3-015.) F Declaration for Pension of Children under Sixteen years of age. F STATE OF Illinois, COUNTY OF Saline, SS: On this 5th day of August, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and Ninety two personally appeared before me Clerk of the County Court the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Thomas J. Duncan a resident of Mitchellsville, county of Salien, in the State of Illinois aged thirty seven years, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Acts of Congress for children under sixteen years of age: That he is the only legal guardian of Violet V. Duncan, legitimate child of John Duncan enlisted at Saline County, Ills. on the 10th day of August, A.D. 1861 in Company B 31st Regt. Ills. Inft. Vols. in the war of 1861 to 1865, who died at Saline County, Ills on the 18th day of February 1892, of Chronic Diarrhea and Disease of the lungs contracted in the Service aforesaid and who bore at the time of his death the rank of Private, in the Service aforesaid of that he left no widow surviving Divorced from wife Sept. 20, 1882, his first wife Died sometime on the year 1880 that the above named are the only surviving legitimate child of said John Duncan who were under sixteen years of age at the time of his death, of whom that said children were the issue of said soldier as follows, the dates of their birth being as hereinafter stated: Violet V., of soldier by Frances J., born Jany 11th, 1879. That the father was married under the name of John Duncan to Frances J. Wilson, there being no legal barrier to such marriage; that the said children have not aided and abetted the rebellion; and that no prior application has been filed. That declarant hereby appoints Thos. Y. Reynolds of Harrisburg Ills. attorney to prosecute the above claim; that his residence is No. _, _ street, in the Town of Mitchellsville, county of Saline, State of Illinois and his post office address is Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Illinois. Thomas J. Duncan (Claimant's signature). Also personally appeared John K. Lee, residing at No. _ , in _ street, in Harrisburg and A.W. Lewis residing at No. _, in _ street, in Harrisburg, 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 Thomas J. Duncan, 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 him to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Jno. H. Lee, A.W. Lewis (Signature of witnesses) SWORN to and subscribed before me this 5th day of August, A.D. 1892, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c were fully made know and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the word him, erased, and the words _, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James N. Pease (Signature) County Clerk (Official character)."
      Application for accrued Pension: "(3-561.) APPLICATION FOR ACCRUED PENSION. (MINORS.) State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS: On this 5th day of August, 1892 personally appeared Thomas J. Duncan Guardian of Violet V. Duncan, who, being duly sworn, declare that John Duncan, deceased, was granted a pension by Certificate No. 315,998 payable by the Pension Agent at Chicago, Ills, which Certificate is herewith surrendered (if not, why not) _; that said pensioner died on the 18 day of Feb., 1892, having been last paid to include the 4th day of January, 1892, and that application is hereby made for the pension which had accrued up to the date of the pensioner's death. He further swear to the truth of the following statements: The said John Duncan had not been paid or emploid in the Army navy or marines Service of the United States subsquent to January 4th 1892. He further swear that the following are the names, with the dates of birth, or the dates of death, of all children left by the deceased pensioner, who were under sixteen at pensioner's death, viz: Violet V. Born January 11th 1879. The affiant's residence is (give street and number) Mitchellsville Illinois, and his post-office address is Mitchellsville Saline County Illinois. Signature of affiants;{ Thomas J. Duncan. Also appeared John H. Lee, and A.W. Lewis residing at Harrisburg Ills., who, being duly sworn, make oath that they were present and saw Thomas J. Duncan sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they know that the widow is dead, and that the above-named children are the legitimate children of John Duncan, who died on the 18th day of February, 1892, and the dates of birth and death of said children to be as above stated; and that their means of knowledge as to the date of the pensioner's death, as to the fact of the widow's death, and as to the legitimacy, ages, and death of the children, are as follows: that we were personally well acquainted with John Duncan & wife in their lifetime. (Signature of witness.){ Jno. H. Lee, A.W. Lewis. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of August, 1892, and I hereby certify that the affiants are reputable persons; that they know the contents of their depositions, and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I further that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James N. Pease (Signature) County Clerk. APPLICATION FOR ACCRUED PENSION. MINORS. Certificate No. 315998. Pensioner John Duncan (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE SEP 13, 1892)."
      Affidavit of Dr. John W. Mitchell: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline SS: In the matter of Claims of Thos. J. Duncan Guardian of Violet V. Duncan minor child of John Duncan Late Co. B 31st Regt. Ills Vols. ON THIS 5th day of August A.D. 1892, personally appeared before me a County Clerk in and for the aforesaid County in and for the aforesaid County and State, John W. Mitchell aged 67 years; a citizen of City of Harrisburg, County of Saline, State of Illinois well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That he is a physician and has practiced medicine in said County & State for forty years. John Duncan late private Co. "B", 31st Regiment Ill. Vol. Inf. was treated by him during last winter for Tuberculosis and chronic diarhea. Said pensioner was much emaciated when first seen by me and died about the last days of February from axhaustion produced by said diseases. I further declare that I no interest in said case, and am not concerned in its prosecution. J.W. Mitchell, M.D. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of August, 1892, and I hereby certify that the affiants are reputable persons; that they know the contents of their depositions, and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I further that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. James N. Pearce, County Clerk. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE SEP 13, 1892)
      Affidavit of Dr. David Bozarth: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline SS: In the matter of Claims of Thos. J. Duncan Guardian of Violet Duncan minor child of John Duncan Late Co. B 31st Regt. Ills Vols. ON THIS 8th day of August A.D. 1892, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths David Bozarth aged 53 years, a resident of Stone Fort, in the County of Saline, and State of Illinois whose Post Office address is Stone Fort Ill. well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows: I treated John Duncan in several bad astacts (sic) of Lung disease at various times soon after his return from the army also Rheumatism and chronic Diarrhea. I cannot now give the dates, but remember well that his diarrhea generally grew worse until something near a month prior to his death I was called to see him. He was coughing & execting profusely with constant diarrhea and very much inaciated. I was confident I could do nothing to stay the disease and he excused my self & I resided some 10 miles from him was never called again to see him, but feel confident from symptoms manifest on my last visit that the alone disease was the cause of his death. I further testify that I am a regular practicing physician and have been for 27 years last past. I further state that his death accured about the 18 day of February 1892, reason of knowing was by Telegram. I further declare that I have no interest in said case and I am not concerned in its prosecution. David Bozarth, M.D. State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS: Sworn to and and (sic) subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, including the words _ erased, and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that he is a credible person. B.D. Grace (Official Signature) Notary Public (Official Character.) . [clerk of court, not filled out]. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE SEP 13, 1892.) ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF Thos. J. Duncan, Guardian of Violet Duncan minor of John Duncan. Affidavit of Dr. David Bozarth. FILLED BY Thos. R. Reynolds of Harrisburg, Ills."
      Affidavit of Mary Vinyard: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline SS: In the matter of Claims of Thos. J. Duncan Guardian of Violet Duncan minor child of John Duncan Late Co. B 31st Regt. Ills Vols. ON THIS 12th day of August A.D. 1892, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, within and for the county and state aforesaid, Mary Vinyard aged 43 years; resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, state in relation to the above named claim as follows: That I was present at the birth of Violet V. Duncan who was born Jany. the 11 AD 1879. I further state that Rhoda Land who was "Mid Wife" is dead and that I am the only person now living who was present at the birth of said child. Affiants further declare that they have no interest in said case, and are not concerned in its prosecution. John Mitchell, j.j. graves (lower case, sic), Witnesses.} {Mary her X mark Vinyard. SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 12 day of August, 1892, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiants before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. Official Signature, S.D. Golden, Notary Public. (cover) 7 OK GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Affidavit of Mary Vineyard (sic) Claim of Thos. J. Duncan, Guardian of Violet V. Duncan Minor of John Duncan Co. B, 31st Reg't Illinois Vols. FILED BY Thos. Y. Reynolds of Harrisburg, Ills. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE SEP 13, 1892)."
      Copy of Marriage License: "STATE OF ILLINOIS, Pope COUNTY.} SS. Certificate of Record of Marriage. I Buss V. Trovillion Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that Mr. John Duncan was married to M. Francis J. Wilson in said County on the 12th day of March A.D. 1865 by John Wertz a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to solemnize marriages by the Statute of the State of Illinois, as appears by his return and certificate of marriage attached to the license granted therefor by the Clerk of this Court and now on file in my office. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and attached the seal of said County Court, at my Office in Golenda Illinois this 25th day of July AD 1892. Buss V. Trovillion Clerk of the County per T.J. Trovillion DC."
      Divorce Record of John and Martha Duncan: "6 OK, Transcript of Proceeding IN SUIT. CIRCUIT COURT, Saline County, Sept. Term, 1882 IN THE MATTER OF John Duncan vs Martha J. Duncan. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE, SEP 13, 1892). TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS IN SUIT. United States of America. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Saline County,} SS. In Circuit Court, September Term A.D. 1882. PLEAS, before the Honorable Oliver A. Harker one of the three Judges of the First Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois, and presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of Saline County, in the State of Illinois, and presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of Saline County, in the State aforesaid, at a term thereof, began and held at the Court House, in the Town of Harrisburg in said County, on the Eleventh day (being the Second Monday) of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighty Two and of the Independence of the said United States the one hundred and sixth. Present, Honorable Oliver A. Harker one of the three Judges of the First Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois. Wm V. Choisser State's Attorney. Thos. Y. Reynolds Clerk. Wm. M. Gregg Sheriff. Attest. Thos Y. Reynolds, Clerk. At which said term of Court the following proceedings were had to wit: John Duncan vs. Martha J. Duncan} Divorce Wednesday Sept 20th A.D. 1882. And now on this day comes the Complainant by Miss Gregg and Parish Solicitors for the Complainant and Moves the Court for a default in this Cause and it appearing to the Court that the defendant has been duly and legally served with process from this Court for more than ten days prior to the first day of the present term of this Court and it further appearing to the Court that the defendant herein has neither plead ausurrea or denurren to the complainants bill herein and said complainant bring now three times solemnly called in open Court to plead ausurr or denurren to the complainants bill herein comes not nor any one for but herein makes default. It is therefore ordered by the Court that a default be and the same is hereby entered against the said defendant. And that said bill filed herein be and the same is taken for confessed against the said defendant. And now on this same day this cause comes again in Court for a final hearing upon the file of complainant default of defendant and oral testimony produced in open Court and the Court being fully and sufficiently advised in the premises finds that all the material allegations in said bill contained are true as therein stated. And that the said bill is therein stated sustains the charge of adultery and the Court finds that the said defendant is guilty of adultery as therein charged. It is ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that the bonds of Matrimony now and heretofore existing be and the same is hereby disolved and for naught esteened. Ordered that Complainant pay all cost of this proceeding and that execution May issue &c. I, Thomas Y. Reynolds Clerk of the Circuit Court of Saline County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true, perfect and complete copy of the Decree rendered in a certain cause there pending in said Court, on the Chancery side thereof, wherein John Duncan was Plantiff and Martha J. Duncan was Defendant. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Harrisburg this 10th day of September A.D. 1892. Thomas Y. Reynolds, Clerk."
      Pension Record: "[3-218.] Keller, Ex'r. No. 509240. Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873. 3/144 H. Thomas J. Duncan Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill. Gar. Min. John Duncan Co. B 31 Ill. Inf. Died at Feby 18, 1892 No other claim than Inv. Ct. 315,998 10 1, 1892 H Clerk. Application filed Sep. 13, 1892. Attorney: Thos. Y. Reynolds P.O. Harrisburg, Ills."       Affidavit of Robert and Mary Burges: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Affidavit of Robert S. Barger and Mary E.S. Barger Claim of Thos. J. Duncan, Guardian. Violet V. Duncan, minor of John Duncan dec. Co. B, 31 Reg't Illinois Inft. Vol's No. 559248 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE DEC. 8, 1892). GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Pope, SS: In the matter of Thomas J. Duncan Claim as Guardian of Violet V. Duncan Claim No. 559248 Minor Child of John Duncan Co. B 31 Reg. Ills. Vol. personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid Robert S. Barger aged 42 years; and Mary E.S. Barger, aged 40 years; residents of Golando, County of Pope, said State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, state in relation to the above named claim as follows: That we was personally well acquainted with John Duncan and his wife Frances J. Duncan and affiants State that they lived a Neighbor to the said John Duncan at the time of the Death of his wife Frances J. Duncan and that She died on or about the 20th day of February AD 1881. And that they know that Violet V. was the child of the said Frances J. Duncan for the reason that they had frequently seen this said Frances J. Dunken (sic) nurse the said child and call her, her child. We know the foregoing facts for the reason that we lived a Neighbor to the said John Duncan and his wife Francis J. Duncan. When the said Violet V. Duncan was a small child and at the time of the Death of the said wife of the said John Duncan Frances J. Duncan. The said affiant Robert S. Barger states that he was there whe said deceast Frances J. Duncan died and Mary E.S. Barger states she was there in after minets (sic) after the said Francis J. Duncan died and helped lay her out. Affiant further declare that they have no interest in said case, and are not concerned in its prosecution. Robert S. Barger, Mary E her X mark Barger} J.A. Stalions, W.R. Jenkins, Witnesses. Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 28 day of November, 1892, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiants before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. John A. Stalions, Justice of the Peace."
      Pension Record: "W 2 Briefs Cac 408345 Chicago. (3-129.) ORIGINAL PENSION OF MINOR CHILDREN #559,248 T.A.W. Violet V. Duncan, Children of John Duncan{ Rank, Pri. Company, B, Regiment 31 Ill. Vol. Inf. Guardian Thomas J. Duncan. Residence of Guardian, Saline County, and State of Illinois, Post Office, Mitchellsville, Saline County, Ill. Rate $12.00 per month, commencing Feby 19, 1892 and two dollars a month additional for each child, as follows: (1892) Violet V. {Born Jany 11, 1879, Sixteen Jany 10, 1895} Commencing Feby 19, 1892. Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of same time to be deducted. All pension to terminate , 18_., date of _. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Name Thomas Y. Reynolds P. O. Harrisburg Ill. Fee $10. Agent _ to pay. Articles filed _. APPROVALS: Submitted for Adm. Dec. 27, 1894 S.P. Keller, Examiner. Approved for Admission, origin Mch 18, 1895 & continuance of Che. Diarrhea & rheumatism accepted, & desease of right lung. P. Ford March 21, 1895, Legal Reviewer. _ Re-Reviewer. Approved for admission; death resulted from Disease of Lungs due to cause which has been legally accepted. P Houston Mch 23, 1895, Medical Reviewer. JHB P Thos. Fautersbourgh, Medical Referee. DATES SHOW BY PAPERS. Enlistment, Aug. 10, 1861. Muster into rank _, Discharge, Sept. 18, 1864. Death, Feby. 18m 1892. Invalid app. Filed, May 14, 1880. Invalid pension paid to _, Widow's application, none. Widow paid to _. Minor's app. Filed, Sept. 13, 1892. Guardian appointed, June 18, 1892, Claim completed _, Former marriage, none, Death of former wife, none. Last marriage, Mch 12, 1865. Death of wife, Feby. 20, 1881. Soldier married was divorced Sept. 11, 1882. Claimant writes, no M.C."
      Affidavit of William B. Land: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS: In the matter of Claim No. 559248, Guardian of Child of John Duncan Co. "B" 31st Regt. Ills. Vols. personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and state aforesaid, William B. Land aged 51 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That there is no other children living under the ages of 16 years at the death of John Duncan except Violet V. Duncan and to my certain knowledge. The above named child Violet V. Duncan is still living. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution. T.J. Duncan, F.A. Fulkerson (witnesses)} William his X mark B. Land, Affiant. SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 4 day of March, 1893, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit was fully made known to the affiant before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. Official Signature: S.D. Golden, Notary Public."
      Request from Commissioner for records: "(3-060.) H. West Div. M.V.A., Ex'r. Minor 559,248. John Duncan Pvt. Co. B, 31st Ill. Vols. Washington, D. C. Apl. 11, 1893. It is alleged that John Duncan enlisted Aug. 10, 1861 and served as a Pvt. in Co. B, 31st Reg't Ill. Inf. also as a _ in Co., _ Reg't._ and was discharged at _ on or about _,_,18_. It is also alleged that while on duty at _ on or about , 18 _, he was disabled by incurring chronic dirrhea and disease of lungs and was treated in hospital of which the names, locations, and dates of treatment are as follows: none eventioned. In cas of the above-named soldier the War Department is requested to furnish an official statement of the enrollment, discharge, and record of service so far as the same may be applicable to the foregoing allegation together with full medical history. Please give the rank he held at the time he is claimed to have incurred the disability alleged, and if records show that he was not in line of duty during that period, let the fact be stated. Very respectfully, Andrew Davidson, Acting Commissioner. The Officer in Charge of the Record and Pension Division, War Department."
      Answer to Commissioner: "(3-060.) Minor, No. 559248 WAR DEPARTMENT, RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. John Duncan Co. B. 31, Reg't Ill. Vols was enrolled Aug. 10, 1861 and M. O. Sept. 18, 1864. From En., 186_, to M.O., 186_ he held the rank of Pvt. Corp, & Sgt. Corp. Nov 17/62. Sgt. Apr. 63 and during that period the rolls show him present except as follows: Feby. 28/62 in Saline County, Ill on sick furlough. Aug 31/63 absent in camp at Vicksburg Oct. 31/63 at home in Saline Co. Ill. on sick furlough. Other records furnish nothing additional bearing upon this case. The medical records show him treated as follows: As John Duncan, Sgt., Co. B, 31 Ill. July _, 63, Rem.; Aug._, 63 Intermitt, Nothing additional found. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE APR 14, 1893) By authority of the Secretary War: F.C. Aimsworth per Colonel M. Date APR 13, 1893 (COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS)."
      Affidavit of Thomas J. Duncan: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of Claim No. 559248 minor heir of John Duncan Co. B, 31st Regt Ills Vol. personally appeared before me a Circuit Clerk within and for the county and state aforesaid, Thomas J. Duncan aged 38 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That he is the claimant in the above case as Guardian of the minor child of John Duncan and he further states that he was personally well acquainted with the Soldier John Duncan and knows that he the said John Duncan was not in the Service of the United States after his discharge from Co. "B" 31st Regt Illinois Vols. Inft. he further States that he knows the foregoing fact for the reason that he lived a neighbor and near the said John Duncan from the time he returned home from the Service aforesaid until his death. He further states he was a cousin to the said John Duncan. Thomas J. Duncan, Affiant. SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 28 day of April, 1893, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit was fully made known to the affiant before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. Official Signature: Jno. H. Lee, Circuit Clerk."
      Request to Dr. Bozarth for information: "(3-489.) B. West Div. W.V.A. Ex'r Minor No. 559,248 John Duncan Co. B. 31st Reg't Ill. Infty. Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington, D.C. May 13, 1893 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE MAY 31, 1893) SIR: To aid this Bureau in the adjudication of the claim of the minor of above named soldier, please furnish a statement in your own handwriting setting forth all the facts within your personal knowledge relative to your treatment of soldier for any disability in disabilities, designating the nature thereof, the relative degree of each disability and the date of your first treatment of soldier. In your reply please be as specific as possible in respect to dates, and describe as clearly as you can the nature, symptoms, and extent of the disability. Your immediate answer upon the reverse side of this letter will be appreciated. Very respectfully, Jpu Lochoen, Commissioner. David Bozarth, M.D. Stone Fort, Illinois."
      Answer of Dr. Bozarth: "Post-office address: Stonefort Ills. May 29, 1893. SIR: In reply to your request I have to state that I think it was in the fall of 1865 that John Duncan 1st applied to me for treatment. I have no dates (my books being destroyed) my best recollection is he was suffering from disease of lungs and chronic diarrhea. I was personally acquainted with him often giving him medical advice something like 10 years ago he was confined to his bed several months. After his partial recovery he visited me quite often for something near a year after which time I did not see him as often until some few days prior to his death. The last few days prior to his death the last 10 years he was to do him justice he was totally disabled from manual labor. Very respectfully, David Bozarth, M.D. COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Washington, D.C."
      Affidavit of S.F. Mitchell: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline. In the matter of John Duncan Co. B 31st Reg't Ill. Inft. Minor No. 559,248 personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and state aforesaid, S.F, Mitchell aged 47 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That the above named soldier and his wife Frances Duncan was never married prior to marriage to each other. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution. S.F. Mitchell, Affiant. SWORN to and subscribed before me the 19 day of August, 1893, and I hereby certify that the contests of this affidavit was fully made known to the affiant before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. Official Signature: S.L. Golden. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Affidavit of S.F. Mitchell, Claim of Thos. J. Duncan, Guardian Minor of John Duncan, Co. B, 31st Reg't, Ills Inft. Vol's. No. 559248. FILED BY _ (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE AUG 31, 1893)."
      Pension Office Records: "Record and Pension Office, WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington MAY 16, 1893. Respectfully returned to Commissioner of Pensions with the information that in the case of John Duncan, Co. "B" 31st Ills. Vol. Military Records show him Aug 25, 1863, started home on furlough 30 days; Nov. 21/63 Returned to duty. Nature of sickness for which furlough was granted not stated. No Medical Certificate on file. Noting conditional bearing upon this caset. BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR: J.C. Airworth, Colonel U.S. Army, Chief of Office. Per M. (3- 464.) 839929, M.V.A. ? Division. (3-464.) 839029 W.V.A. DIVISION. (stamped, MAY 16, 1893) Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS. Washington, D.C. May 13, 1893. Respectfully returned to the officer in charge of the R. & P. Div. Of the War Dept. for a statement of the cause of soldiers' furlough of Feby. And October 1862 if same appears of record in zone office. Minor #559,248 John Duncan, Feb. Co. B 31st Ill Inf. Npa Lochown, Commissioner."
      Affidavit of Thomas J. Duncan: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of Guardians Claim No. 559248 of Thos. J. Duncan as guardian of minor child of John Duncan Co. B 31 Regt Ills Vol. personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and state aforesaid, Thomas J. Duncan aged 37 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That he is the claimant in the above case. And that it is out of his power to furnish any part of the evidence as to the time and place that the said John Ducna contracted the Chronic Diarrhea or Disease of the Lungs as that Evidence is now on file as his Pension Certificate shows. That he the said John Duncan was drawing a pension for chronic diarrhea and desease of the lungs. This is made in answer to circular call No. 14.) Thomas J. Duncan, Affiant. SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 15th day of July, 1893, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit was fully made known to the affiant before signing and that I have no interest in this claim. Official Signature: John N. Hutchison, Notary Public. Seats GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Affidavit of Thos. J. Duncan, Claim of Thomas J. Duncan, Guardian of Minor Child of John Duncan, Co. B, 31st Reg't Ills. Inft. Vol's No. 559248. FILED BY Thos. Y. Reynolds of Harrisburg, Ills. (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE MAY 1, 1893)."
      Affidavit of Amos Vinyard: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of pension Claim No. 559248 of Thomas J. Duncan Guardian Minor Child of John Duncan Co. B, 31st Ills. Inft. Personally appeared before me County Clerk within and for the county and state afore said, Amos Vineyard (sic) aged 45 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: that he lives a close neighbor to Violet V. Duncan miner child of John Duncan deceased of Co. B, 31st Reg. Inft. Vol. of Ill. and further states she is living at this time. He says his means of knowing the facts is by living close by her and seeing her every few days. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned it its prosecution. Amos Vinyard Affiant. . SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 15th day of July, 1893, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiant before signing, (including the words _ erased and the word _ added; and I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Official Signature: John W. Hutchenson, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Stephen F. Mitchell: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of Guardians Claim No. 559248, Violet V. Daughter of John Duncan Co. B 31 Regt Ills Vol. Personally appeared before me County Clerk within and for the county and state afore said, Stephen F. Mitchell aged 47 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That he was personally well acquainted with John Duncan and his first wife Frances J. the mother of Violet V. that they was all raised up together in the same neighberhood to gether and he knows that neither John Duncan and Frances J. was neither married until he the said John Duncan married her the said Frances J. Wilson, her maiden name was Wilson and affiant further states that the child claimed for Viz Violet V. Duncan is stil (sic) living. And affiant further states that this affidavit was written in his presence and only from his oral statements and that he was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recital that said oral statements was made to Thomas Y. Reynolds in his office in the City of Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois on the 5th day of december AD 1893. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned it its prosecution. Stephen F. Mitchell, Affiant. Attest. SWORN to and subscribed before me on the 5th day of Dec., 1893, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiant before signing, (including the words _ erased and the word _ added; and I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. OFFICIAL SIGNATURE: James H. Pearce, County Clerk."
      Affidavit of Delila Duncan: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of No. 550248 of Thomas J. Duncan Guardian of minor heir of John Duncan, dec., Co. B, 31 Reg. Ills., Personally appeared before me a County Clerk within and for the county and state afore said, Delila Duncan aged 78 years; a resident of Mitchellsville, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That she was well acquainted with John Duncan from his childhood, and that he never married after he obtained a Divorce from his wife Martha J. and that he left no widow when he died that he had no Child by his second wife. She further states that she was aunt of the said John Duncan deceased, and that he left no child under the age of 16 years except Violet V Duncan and she further states that this affidavit was written by Thomas Y. Reynolds in her presence on the 17th day of May 1874 (sic, should be 1894) in the office of the said Thos. Y. Reynolds in the City of Harrisburg and only from my oral statements to him made and in making the same I did not use and was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recite prepared or dictated by any other person and not attached as on exhibit to this testimony. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned it (sic) its prosecution. R.N. Warfield, C.C. Wilson, Attest. Delila her X mark Duncan, Affiant. SWORN, to and subscribed before me on the 17th day of May, 1894, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiant before signing, (including the words _ erased and the word _ added; and I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. OFFICIAL SIGNATURE: James H. Pearce, County Clerk. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, Affidavit of Delila Duncan. Claim of Thos. J. Duncan, Guardian minor of John Duncan, Co. B, 31st Reg't. Illinois Volunteers. No. 559,248."
      Pension Record for Violet V. Duncan: "(3-233.) No. 408345 Violet V. Jan. 10, 1895. MINORS OF John Duncan Rank Pvt, Co. B Regt. 31 Ills Vol Inft Rate per Month, $12 Commencing Feb 19 1892 Ending Jan 10 1895. Additional sum of $2 per month for _ until arriving at the _ year comencing 19 day of Feb., 1892. Certificate dated Mch 28, 1895 and sent Mch 30, 1895 Payable at Chicago Agency. Fee $10 Attorney. Act July 14, 1862. Book _ Vol._ Page _." (bottom not copied for Clerk name).
      Payment of accrued pension: "Chicago, (3-362.) General Law 2 Br Cs. ACCRUED PENSION. Under Act of March 2, 1895. Certificate No. 315,998. Last Issue Oct. 7, 1891. Name of pensioner, John Duncan. Date of death, Feby. 18, 1892. Payable to Thomas J. Duncan, Guardian of minor child. P.O., Mitchellsville, Violet V. Duncan, Saline Co., Ill. Accrued Pension Certificate and Order. Pension Certificate herewith. Issued March 28, 1895. Mailed March 30, 1895. Payable to Guardian. Relationship to pensioner shown by record evidence of marriage. Prior marriage of soldier & death & divorce. Shown by competent evidence. Fact and date of pensioner's death shown by Medical testimony. Certificate but no voucher received. Submitted for Adm. Dec. 27, 1894 March 18, 1895. Approved for Adm. Re. March 21, 1895. Ford S.P. Keller, Examiner."
      Pension Record: "July 13/92 Blanks sent to guardian of minor child. 1893/y6 . (unreadible text) (stamped, ACCURED PENSIONS - SEC. WEST Accrued-Pension Certificate Order issued Mch. 28 Ins. 5 (Pan. Ctf.) herewith Payable to Guardian Mailed Mch. 30, 1895. (3-230.) INVALID (Series V) Cert. No. 315998 Name, John Duncan. Rank, Priv.; Service, Co. "B" 31 Ill. Vols. Inf. Agency{ Original Roll: Chicago. . (no transfer). 1 Issue Class Original. Issued Jany 11, 1886. Mailed Jany 14, 1886. Rate and Period, $4, from Sept. 19, 1864. $8 from Nov. 25, 1885. Deductions:_ Disability: Chr. Diarrhea and rheumatism. 2 Issue Class Inc. Entered Wolfe. Issued Apr. 14, 1887. Mailed Apr. 21, 1887. Rate and Period, $12, from chg., 1887. Deductions:_ Disability: ch. Diarrh & rheumatism. 3 Issue Class Reiss. Entered Atty none. Issued, Oct. 7, 1891. Mailed Oct. 19, 1891. Rate and Period $16, from Dec. 21, 1888. Deductions:_ Disability: Chr. Diarrhea and rheumatism & desease of rt. Lung. See Minor 559,248. See Minor Ctf. 408345. INDORSEMENTS. May 17, 86 Cert of Discharge to chart. To Hon. J.A. Logan S June 22/86 Amt to Hon. J.A. Logan, Cert. of Discha. Fonandedas above. Cert, 1891, PA Ctf. & Ord. Ins. with date of former issue corrected from April "4" 1887. "3" auditor notified. GGo."
      Request for information to Treasury Department: "3-399. B. West Div. L.P.K. Ex'r. Chicago Agency. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington, D.C. July 26, 1894. Hon. Third Auditor, U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C. SIR: Please furnish a report as to payment of Certificate No. 315, 998 of John Duncan Private of Co. B, 31 Ills. Inf. who is alleged to have died on the 18 day of February, 1892. The information is desired for use in the claim of the minor child Thomas J. Duncan Guardian No. 559,248. Very respectfully, Wm. Locksen, Commissioner. REPORT made to include, 18 _, with increase. The payment was discontinued on the _ day of _, 18 _, because of the _ epat 16 in Januarys 1892 to Jany 4, 1892."
      Letter of Treasury Department to Commissioner of Pensions: "JHC Treasury Department, THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE. July 31, 1894. Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. SIR: In reply to your letter of July 26, in case of John Duncan Certificate 315,998. Chicago Ill Agency, Invalid Roll, you are informed that the records of this Office show last payment to have been made at $16 per month in January 1892 to January 4, 1892. Letter herewith returned. Respectfully, yours, Sam'l Blackwell, Auditor. SPN."
      Affidavit of William B. Land: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, County of Saline. In the matter of Thos. J. Duncan Guardian of Minor heir of John Duncan No. 559,248. Personally appeared before me a County Clerk within and for the county and state afore said, William B. Land aged 53 years; a resident of Independence, County of Saline, and State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, states in relation to the above named claim as follows: That he was well acquainted with John Duncan in his lifetime and was at his house when he died and that he the said John Duncan died on or about the 18th day of February AD 1892 this is the best of my recolection as to the time of his death and I was at his house when he died and helped lay him out. And I further state that the affidavit was written in my presents by Thos. Y. Reynolds at his office in the City of Harrisburg Saline County Illinois on this the 30 day of August 1894, and only from my oral statements then made to him and in making the same I did not use and was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recital prepared or dictates by any other person and not attached as an exhibit to his testimony. And affiant further states that his Post Office is Mitchellsville Saline County Illinois. Affiant further states that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned it (sic) its prosecution. R.N. Warfield, W.S. Whitney, Attest. William B his X mark Land, Affiant. SWORN to and subscibed before me the 30 day of August, 1894, and I hereby certify that the contents of this affidavit were fully made known to the affiant before signing, (including the words (by Thos. Y. Reynolds entered) added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. OFFICIAL SIGNATURE: James H. Pearce, County Clerk. GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. Affidavit of William B. Land. Claim of Thos. J. Duncan Guardian minor heir of John Duncan. Co. B, 31st Reg't. Illinois Volunteers. No. 559248."
      Marriage License John Duncan to Martha Wiley: "State of Illinois, SALINE COUNTY,} SS. I, James H. Pearce Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that Mr. John Duncan was married to Miss Martha J. Wiley in said County, on the 5th day of October A.D. 1881, by W. J. Reynolds a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to solemnize marriages by the Statue of the State of Illinois, as appears by his return and certificate of marriage attached to the license granted therefor by the Clerk of this Court, and now on file in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and attached the seal of said County Court, at my office in Harrisburg this 12th day of May A.D. 1894. James H. Pearce, Clerk of the County Court."
      Letter from Commissioner Pension Bureau to Post Master at Harrisburg: "B. West Div. SPN Ex'r. (3-083.) State: Ill. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington D.C. Jany 7, 1895 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE JAN 16, 1895) Sir: Please be so kind as to inform this Bureau, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and general reputation for truth of John W. Mitchell, M.D. of your vicinity, affiant in Minor's origl. Pension claim No. 559,248 of John Duncan of Co. B, 31 Reg't Ill. Inf. Good. Your reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Bureau in arriving at the truth and justice of the case. Very respectfully, Wm Locksen, Commissioner. P.M. Harrisburg, Saline Co., Ill. [Reply from Post Master] All right L.N. Abney, PM 1/12 9X."
       Letter from Commissioner Pension Bureau to Post Master at Harrisburg: "B. West Div. SPN Ex'r. (3-083.) State: Ill. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington D.C. Jany 7, 1895 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE JAN 21, 1895) Sir: Please be so kind as to inform this Bureau, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and general reputation for truth of Robert S. Barger, Mary E. Barger, J.A. Stations & W.R. Jenkins of your vicinity, affiant in Minor's origl. Pension claim No. 559,248 of John Duncan of Co. B, 31 Reg't Ill. Inf. Good. Your early reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Bureau in arriving at the truth and justice of the case. Very respectfully, Wm Locksen, Commissioner. P.M. Colorado, Pope Co., Ill."
      Reply of Post Master of Colorado, Pope Co.: "Dear Sir as to the standing of Robert S. Barger, Mary E. Barger, and W.R. Jenkinkins (sic) in the community for reputation and truth is good as to J.A. Stalion you had better inquire of some one else as He is the post master. Yours Truly, J.A. Stalions, P.M. Colorado, Ill."
      Letter from Commissioner Pension Bureau to Post Master at Harrisburg: "B. West Div. SPN Ex'r. (3-083.) State: Ill. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington D.C. Jany 7, 1895 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE JAN 16, 1895) Sir: Please be so kind as to inform this Bureau, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and general reputation for truth of David Bozarth M.D. of your vicinity, affiant in Minor's origl. Pension claim No. 559,248 of John Duncan of Co. B, 31 Reg't Ill. Inf. Good. Your reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Bureau in arriving at the truth and justice of the case. Very respectfully, Wm Locksen, Commissioner. P.M. Stone Fort, Ill."
      Reply of Post Master of Stone Fort, Ill.: "Dr. Bozarth is an honorable Gentleman, and all right. Resr. Yourse. L.C. Cenninger."
      Letter from Commissioner Pension Bureau to Post Master at Harrisburg: "B. West Div. SPN Ex'r. (3-083.) State: Ill. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington D.C. Jany 7, 1895 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE JAN 19, 1895) Sir: Please be so kind as to inform this Bureau, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and general reputation for truth of Amos Vineyard, Thomas J. Duncan and Stephen F. Mitchell of your vicinity, affiant in Minor's origl. Pension claim No. 559,248 of John Duncan of Co. B, 31 Reg't Ill. Inf. Good. Your reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Bureau in arriving at the truth and justice of the case. Very respectfully, Wm Locksen, Commissioner. P.M. Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill."
      Reply of Post Master of Mitchellsville Ills.: "Mitchellsville, Ills. Jany 16th 1895. Amos Vineyard is dead. Thomas J. Duncan and Stephen F. Mitchell are men of good standing in the community and their reputation for truth is unquestioned. Respectfully Hugh L. B. Mason, P.M."
      Letter from Commissioner Pension Bureau to Post Master at Harrisburg: "B. West Div. SPN Ex'r. (3-083.) State: Ill. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Washington D.C. Jany 7, 1895 (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE JAN 19, 1895) Sir: Please be so kind as to inform this Bureau, BY INDORSEMENT ON THE BACK OF THIS LETTER, as to the standing in the community, and general reputation for truth of William B. Laird, S.F. Mitchell and Delila Duncan of your vicinity, affiant in Minor's origl. Pension claim No. 559,248 of John Duncan of Co. B, 31 Reg't Ill. Inf. Good. Your reply will be thankfully received as substantial assistance to this Bureau in arriving at the truth and justice of the case. Very respectfully, Wm Locksen, Commissioner. P.M. Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill."
      Reply of Post Master of Mitchellsville Ills.: "Mitchellsville, Ills. Jany 16th 1895. The parties named on the reverse side hereof are reputable persons whose reputation for truth is good. Standing in the community of Wm. B. Land and S.F. Mitchell is excellent. Very truly Hugh L.B. Mason, P.M."
      Request for information: "(3-469.) Bureau of Pensions. Application No. Minor 558248. Certificate No. 559248. NAME OF SOLDIER J. L. Duncan Co. _ 31 Reg't Ill INFORMATION DESIRED. Papers. (stamped, SECOND DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MAR 14, 1895."
      Application to continue pension: "3-019a. DECLARATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PENSION ON ACCOUNT OF HELPLESS CHILD. This black form may be used by a widow or guardian in applying for continuance of pension of a child who was isane, idioic, or otherwise permanently helpless when pension lasped because of such child having attained the age of sixteen years. STATE OF Illinois COUNTY OF Williamson} SS. On this 25th day of February A.D. one thousand nine hundred and one, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid, Violet V. Duncan aged 20 years, a resident of Stone Fort County of Saline, State of Illinois, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to secure continuance of pension heretofore allowed by certificate number _ on account of legitamate child of John Duncan, late a private in Co. "B" 31st Reg't of Ill. Vols. Infty. That by reason of spinal affection said child is helpless, and has been so since she was two years of age. That said child was born January 7th 1879. That the mother of said child Violet on the 23rd day of February 1887 (If dead, state date of death; if living whether she has remarried). That declarant's post office address is Stone Fort Illinois. County of Saline State of Illinois. Attest Victoria Cullum, W.J. Hutchison. Violet V. Duncan (Applicant's signature). And personally appeared Victoria Cullum, residing at Stone Fort, Ill. and W.J. Hutchinson residing at Stone Fort, Ill, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Violet V. Duncan the claimant, sign her name (or make h_ mark) to the foregoing declaration; and that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her of five years and fifteen years, respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Victoria Cullum, W.J. Hutchinson (Signatures of witnesses.) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25 day of February, A.D. 1901 and I certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words _, erased, and the words _ added; and I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Arthur J. Kelley (Signature) Notary Public (Official character). (stamped, PENSION US OFFICE FEB 27, 1901)."
      Pension Record: "Uline, [3-218a.] Ex'r Cttm. Ctf. No. 408345 Act of June 27, 1890. 3/146. Violet V. Duncan, Stonefort Ill. Helpless child John Duncan B 31 Ill. Inf. other claim. Inv. Ctf. 315,998. Min. Ctf. 408,345 Mar. 20, 1901. JP Clerk. Numerical No. _ Application filed: Feb 27, 1901. Attorney: Claimant. Rnf. March 20, 1901 Mar 25/08 Clnt. For enterence Ind. of helplessness Special Deok Will claim be mad. Special? Given."
 

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