Illinois Civil War Records - Catharine and Ezra Duncan

Civil War Records, Catharine Duncan, widow of Robert Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      Widow's Pension of Catharine Duncan
      Invalid Pension record: "(3-230.) INVALID. (Series_). Cert. No. 230,704. Name, Robert Duncan. Rank, Priv.; Service, Co. "F" 29 Ills. Vol. Inf. Agency. {Original Roll: Chicago. 2 Issue Class Inc. 1 Issue Class Original. Issued March 21, 1883 Mailed March 23, 1883. Rate and Period, $6 from July 6, 1880. Deducions: _ Disability: Disease of lungs. Issued Aug 8, 1884. Mailed Aug 13, 1884. Rate and Period, $12, from June 21, 1883. Deductions _. Disability: Disease of lungs. Issued, Jany 29, 1885. Mailed Feb 2, 1885 Rate and Period $16.00 from Nov. 19, 1884. Wid Orig No. 389952. Deductions: Ctf. 257.662. Disability: Disease of lungs. Issued Mch. 22, 1888 Mailed Mch 26, 1888 Rate and Period, $18, from Dec. 7, 1887. Deductions: _ , Disability: Disease of lungs. INDORSEMENTS Feb. 27/85 Client/in Hon. John R. Thomas of all of inc @ G&S. Apr 22, 89 Wid. death/wife May 27/89 Wid call Apr 22, rec'd. July 1 9 Widow July 2 9."
      Index to Widow's Claim: "(3-043) Index Wid, Claim No. 389952. Robt. Duncan Co. F 29 Reg' Ill. Inf. ARRANGE PAPERS IN INVALID CLAIMS 1. Declaration; 2. Soldier's statements as to origin; 3. A.G. 4. S.G. 5. Cert of Dis. Let history as to originm continuance, &c, follow in regular order. In WIDOW'S AND DEPENDENT RELATIVES' CLAIMS - Let evidence of soldier's death, marriage, dependence, &c., follow evidence of origin and continuance of fatal disease.
      No. NAME AND P.O. ADDRESS, DATE OF FILING. SUBJECT
      1. Decl.
      2. Marriage
      3. C.W. Turner & wife, 6-19-89, Death of former husbands
      4. Leona Lanty, ", " " " "
       Nancy Carter
      5. Dr. W.G. Osburn, 3-1-89, Date & cause of death
       " J.M. Kelly
      6. " D. Bozarth, ", " " " See invalid Brief for further evidence."
      Affidavit of Catharine Duncan: "State of Illinois, Saline County} SS On this 2nd day of February AD 1889. Personally appeared before a Notary Public in and for said County and State. Catharine Duncan of said County, who after being duly sworn on her oath says. That she is 48 years of age and her Post Office is Mitchellsville, Ills. that on the 2 day of January 1888, she was lawfully joined in marriage to one Robert Duncan in the County of Saline and State of Ills. That at the date of then said marriage the decd. Robert Duncan was a late Private of Co. "F" 29th Regiment of Illinois Vols. That at the time of then said marriage and until the 30th day of September 1888 the said Robert Duncan, her husband as aforesaid was a Pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at the Pension agency at Chicago Ills. at the rate of Eighteen ($18.00) per month, under Pension Certificate the Number of which is not known to her for the reason that said certificate is now lost or mislaid by one James B. Borden, who last had the same in his possession. And now says he has lost the same. And that she has no knowledge of its whereabouts. That the said Robert Duncan her husband was drawing a Pension for disease of his lungs. That on the 30th day of September 1888, the said Robert Duncan died of said disease. That at the date of his death, there was a pension due him at the rate of Eighteen (18.00) dollars per month as aforesaid from the fourth day of September 1888 to the 30th day of September 1888. That she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the said accrued pension. That she has not remarried since the death of her said husband. That she hereby appoints Jacob Hayes of Stone Fort Ills as her true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim. Attest J.A. Shelton, J.L. Dunn} Catherine Duncan. Also personally appeared before me J.A. Shelton and J.L. Dunn residing at Mitchellsville Ills. persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to Credit and who being by me first duly sworn, on their oaths say. That they and each of them were present and saw the said Catharine Duncan, the Claimant aforesaid sign her name to the foregoing declaration. That they and each of them have every reason to believe and do believe from the appearance of said Claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that they nor either of them have any interest in the prosecution of this claim. J.A. Shelton, J.L. Dunn. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of Feby 1889 and I certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration were fully made known to the applicant and witnesses before swearing to the same. And that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Jno. H. Lee, Notary Public. Cert. on file."
      Widow's Application: "[3-012] WIDOW'S DECLARATION FOR PENSION. State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS: ON THIS 13th day of February, 1889, personally appeared before me, a Clerk of a Court of Record in and for the County and State aforesaid Catharine Duncan a resident in the County of Saline and State of Illinois aged 48 years, who being duly sworn, makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the Pension provided by the Act of Congres granting pensions to widows. That she is the widow of Robert Duncan who was a Private in Company "F" commanded by Capt. Peter Belford in the 29th Regiment of Ills Infty Vols. in the War of 1861-5 that her maiden name was Catharine Stiff and that she was married to said Robert Duncan on or about the 2nd day of January 1888, at Harrisburg in the County of Saline and State of Illinois by R.N. Warfield, J.P. and that she knows of no record evidence of said marriage except that of which a true copy is herewith annexed. SHE FURTHER DECLARES that said Robert Duncan her husband, died at Saline County in the State of Illinois on or about the 30th day of September 1888, of disease of lungs, that at date of his death he was a pensioner under Certificate No. 230.704 at the rate of $18.00 per month Enrolled at Chicago Pension Agency. She also declares that she has remained a widow ever since the death of said Robert Duncan, and that she has not in any manner been egaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States; and she hereby appoints Jacob Hayes of Stone Fort Ills. as her lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive her pension certificates. The following is the name . of all the children of her deceased husband who were under sixteen years of age at the time of his death to wit. Esra Duncan, by former wife of Robert Duncan, precise age not known, and who is now in car of his guardian and for whom she does not claim. That she has not abandoned the support of any one of her children but that they are still under her care or maintenance. My post-office address is Mitchellsville, Saline County, Ills. Witnesses - L.S. Hinds, R.N. Warfield. Catherine Duncan (Signature of Claimant). ALSO PERSONALLY APPEARED before me, R.N. Warfield and L.S. Hinds residents of Saline County, and State of Illinois to me well known as credible persons, who being duly sworn, declare that they were present and saw said Catharine Duncan sign her name to the foregoing declaration, and that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and know that said deceased recognized said applicant as his lawful wife, and that she was so recognized by the community in which they resided; and that they have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. L.S. Hinds, R.N. Warfield (Signature of Witnesses.) Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 13 day of February 1889, and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above were made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before signing. James H. Pease (Official Signature) {Seal}. WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR PENSION. Mrs. Catharine Duncan Widow of Robert Duncan Private Co., "F" 29th Reg't Ills. Infty Vols. FILED BY Jacob Hayes Atty. at Law Stone Fort Ills."
      Marriage Certificate: "CERTIFICATE OF RECORD OF MARRIAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, SALINE COUNTY, } SS. I, James H. Pearce Clerk of the County Court of said county hereby that Mr. Robert Duncan was married to Mrs. Catharine Pierson in said county, on the 2nd day of January A.D. 1888 by R.N. Warfield 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 the said County Court, at my office in Harrisburg Saline Co. Ill. this 2nd day of February A.D. 1889 James H. Pearce, Clerk of County Court."
      Certificate for John H. Lee: "State of Illinois, SALINE COUNTY} SS. I, JAMES H. PEARCE, Clerk of the County Court for said County and State, do hereby certify, that Jno. H. Lee whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration was, on the day of the date thereof, an acting Notary Public, within and for said County, regularly commissioned and qualified: that his commission was dated Nov. 28 1885, and will expire on Nov. 28, 1889. That as such Notary Public full faith and credit are and of right ought to be given to all his official acts, and that his signature within written is genuine. GIVEN UNDE MY HAND, and the Seal of said Court, at Harrisburg, this 2 day of February 1889. James M. Pease, Clerk of County Court."
      File Record: "Claim of Catharine Duncan widow of Robert Duncan, of Co. "F" 29th Regt Ills Vols for accrued Pension. Filed by Jacob Hayes Atty. of Stone Fort, Ills."
      Affidavit of Charles & Jane Turner: "State of Illinois, Saline Co} SS. In the matter of pension claim No. 389.952 Catherine Duncan widow of Robert Duncan dec'd Priv. Co. "F" 29 Ill Infy. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County & State aforesaid - Charles W. Turner 55 years of age and Jane Turner 54 yrs. Of age, whose P.O. address is Mitchellsville Illinois, who being duly sworn state that Lewis J. Turner died Jany 8th 1879 and that Milton Peirson died June 5th 1886 and they were each husbands of Catherine Duncan the claimant and that we make these statements from personal knowledge of the facts and we live near neighbors to claimant and are not interested in the prosecution of the above claim. Written to mark, Tad Welch, J.R. Lell. Charles W. his X mark Turner, Jane her X mark Turner. Sworn and subscribed to before me this June 14th 1889. And I have no interest in the prosecution of the above claim. Jno. H. Lee, Notary Public. Certificate on file. Claim Catherine Duncan No. 389,952. Appls of C.w. Turner & Jane Turner death of former husbands. Death of 2 husbands of client."
      Affidavit of Leona Lanty and Nancy Carter: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. In the matter of the pension claim of Catherine Duncan widow of Robert Duncan Deceased Co. F 29 Regt Ills Infty Vols, Cert No. 230.704 Orig No. 389.952. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Leona Santy aged 49 years and Nancy Carter aged 37 years whose P.O. adress is Heroa Springs Ills. well known to me to be reputable and entitled to full credit, who being by me duly sworn according to law on their oath says. We were acquainted with Elvira Duncan wife of Robert Duncan above named. We was present and say her buried. The Decd on or about the 13th day of May 1885. We have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. } Leona Lanty {seal}, Nancy Carter {seal}. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of June 1889. I certify that the contents of this affidavit was well undersood by both affiants before swearing it. That I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Geor. J. Carter,
      Notary Public. Claim of Catherine Duncan, Widow of Robt. Duncan Deceased Wids. 230904, 384.952. Proof of Death of wife of Last Husband. Affidavit of Nancy carter, Leona Santy. Filed by Clamiant."
      Affidavit of W.E. Osborn: "State of Illinois, Williamson County} In the matter of pension claim No. 230.704 of Catharine Duncan, widow of Robert Duncan, Private, Co. "F" 29th Regt Ills. Vols. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County, W.G. Osborn who after being duly sworn says: he is 51 years of age and his P.O. is Stone Fort, Ills. that he is a registered practicing Physician and has been for more than 25 years. That he was well acquainted with Robert Duncan Private Co "F" 29th Reg.t Ills Vols. That he saw said Robert Duncan and was in his Company almost daily for about one month prior to his death. That about ten days prior to his death he made an examination of the said Robert Duncan and found him suffering in the excess with disease of his lungs. That he then prescribed for him and told him to go to his house and go to bed, which he the said Duncan did. That the said Robert Duncan never again got up, but died on the 30th day of September AD 1888. That he did not see him die, but has every reason to believe he did die on the date aforesaid by seeing his friends and other people going to and from his funeral. That he is well satisfied as a Physician that the said disease of lungs was the remote and immediate cause of the said Robert Duncan's death. That he is in no way related to said claimant and has no interest in the prosecution of this claim. W.E. Osburn, M.D. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of February 1889 and I certify that the foregoing affidavit was read to and is the hearing of said witness before swearing to the same. And that said witness is is (double word) respectable and in good professional standing. That I am not related to said claimant and have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Clerks Certificate on file in Pension Office. Thomas A. Boren, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Dr. Daniel Bazarth: " State of Illinois, Williamson County} SS. In the matter of Pension claim No. 230.704 of Catharine Duncan widow of Robert Duncan, Private Co. "F" 29th Regt. Ills Vols. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County, Dr. David Bazarth who after being duly sworn on his oath says: he is 49 years of age and his P.O. is Stonefort Ills. That he was well acquainted with Robert Duncan and has been for about twenty years prior to his death. That he has during said time at different times consulted with deceased regarding disease of lungs. That he was called to see deceased on about Sept 25, 1888. He saw him about twice, he thinks the 28th of said month was the last time he saw him. And was confident that death was inevatable (sic) owing to disease of lugs. And from the symptoms on my last visit I am satisfied that disease of lungs was the remote and immediate cause of death which case I am creditabily (sic) informed died on the 30th day of Sept. 1888. That he is not related to said claimant and has no interest in the prosecution of this claim. David Bazarth, M.D. Subscribed and sworn to before me the 13th day of February A.D. 1889. And I certify that the foregoing affidavit was read to and is the hearing of said witness before swearing to the same and that said witness is respectable and entitled to credit and in good professional standing. That I am not related to said claimant and have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Clerks Certificate on file in the Pension Office. Thomas A. Boren, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Dr. J.M. Kelley: "State of Illinois, Williamson County} SS. In the matter of Pension Claim No. 230.704 of Catharine Duncan, widow of Robert Duncan Private Co. "F" 29th Regt Ills. Vols. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County. J.M. Kelley, who being duly sworn on his oath says. He is _ years of age and his P.O. is Stonefort Ills., that he is a regular practicing Physician and has been for more than ten years last past. That he was well acquainted with Robert Duncan prior to his death which occurred on the 30th day of September 1888 in Stonefort Ills. That he was called to treat and did treat the said Robert Duncan in connection with Dr. David Bazarth for about two days prior to his death. That he the said Robert Duncan was at the time suffering from disease of the Lungs. That he treated said Robert Duncan during his test illness in connection with Dr. Bazarth as aforesaid. And knows as a matter of fact that disease of the Lungs was both the remote and immediate cause of his death. That he knows the above facts both from theory and his practice and experience in treating such cases. And by making a personal Examination. That he is in no way related to said claimant and has no interest in the prosecution of this claim. J.H. Kelly, M.D. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of February 1889 and Certify that the foregoing affidavit was read to and in the hearing of said witness before swearing to the same and that said witness is reputable and in good professional standing, That I am not related to said Claimant and have no interest in the prosecution of its claim. Clerk Certificate on file in the Pension Office at Washington, D.C. Thomas A. Boren, Notary Public."
      Widow's Pension: "257,662 Chicago (3-128.) WIDOW'S PENSION. Claimant Catharine Duncan. P.O. Mitchellsville. County, Saline, State Ills. Soldier Robert Duncan. Rank Pvt., Co. F, Regiment 29 Ill Vol Inf. Rate, $8,00 per month, commencing Nov. 1, 1888 and two dollars a month additional for each child, as follows . None. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Name Jacob Hayes P.O. Stone Fort Ill. Fee $10 Articles filed Mch 1, 1889. APPROVALS: Submitted for Adm. June 22, 1889, Cooke, examiner. Submitted for Admission, origin of disease of lungs, accepted, June 25/89 F. Moiore. June 27/89 H.G.B., Re-Reviewer. Approved for admission; death resulted from disease of lungs due to cause which has been legally accepted June 27, 1889 Woodman, Medical Reviewer. J.W. Naxter, M Ex, Med. Referee. IMPORTANT DATES: Enlisted Aug 14, 1861. Mustered_, Discharged Nov 6, 1865. Died Sept 30, 1888. Declaration filed Mch 1, 1889. Invalid application filed July 6, 1880. Invalid pensioned. Former marriage of soldier_, Death of former wife, May 13, 1885. Death of husband June 5, 1886. Claimant's marriage to soldier Jany 2, 1888. Writes. N.M.C."
      Widow's Pension Atty. Files: "[3-218.] Leceke, Ex'r. No. 389952. Catharine Duncan, Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill. Widow Robert Duncan, Pvt. F 29 Ill. Inf. Died at Saline Co., Ill. Sept 30, 88 Lung dis. No other claim than Minors 521.498. Original 230.704. Mar 14, 1889 "P" 2/101 Application: Mar. 1, 1889 Attorney: Jacob Hayes P.O. Stone Fort, Saline Co., Ill. ATTY FILED."
      Accrued Pension: "Chicago (3-562.) ACCURED PENSION. UNDER SECTION 4718, R.S. Z Briefs. Pensioner, Robert Duncan Inv. Certificate No. 230704 Mar. 22, 1888. Date of death, September 30, 1888. Claimant, Catherine Duncan, Widow, Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill. Submitted for Adm. June 22, 1889. SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE. Relationship of claimant to pensioner is shown by Evidence in brief in Widows Claim No. 389952 subscribed herewith. The fact and date of pensioner's death are shown by As above. W.C. Uphams, Examiner. H.S.B. APPROVED June 25, 1889 F. Moore."
      Dropped Pension Report: "GENERAL LAW, 3-405. PENSIONER DROPPED. U.S. Pension Agency, Chicago, Ill. May 7, 1903. Certificate No. 257662. Class Widow. Pensioner Catharine Duncan. Soldier Robert. Service Co. F 29 Ill. Inf. Hon. Commissioner of Pensions: SIR: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $8, to 4 October 1900 has been dropped because of death. Date unknown. Very respectfully, J. Merriam Pension Agent."
      Record for Catharine Duncan: "(3-232.) No. 257.662, Catharine Duncan, Widow of Robert Duncan. Rank Pvt., Company F, Regiment 29 Ill Vol Inf Rate per month $8 Commencing 1 Nov. 1888. Certificate dated July 1, 1889 and sent July 10, 1889. Payable at Chicago Agency, Fee $10. Aug.9/89 Wid. infrd $12 per mo. only allowed to wid. invalid prior to Mar 19/86 Pen. Cert. Vol. Retnd. G.P.O. Se Minors #521.439 DROPPED May 7, 1903 return and adv. May 20, 1903, JMU."
 

Civil War Records, Ezra Duncan, minor child of Robert Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      Pension of Ezra Duncan
      Claim of Ezra Duncan, minor Child of Robert Duncan
      Ezra Duncan claim: "LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Saline COUNTY} SS. In the County Court, January Term, A.D. 1889. The People of the State of Illinois, to James B. Bolden of said County, Greetings: WHEREAS, at the January Term the County Court of said County, A.D. 1889, holden at Harrisburg you were, by order of said Court, duly entered of record on the 18 day of said month, duly appointed Guardian for Ezra Duncan, minor heir of Robert Duncan, deceased. Trusting in your fidelity, therefore, the said Court does by these presents constitute and appoint you to be Guardian unto said minor, and authorizae and empower you to take and have the care of his person and the custody and management of his property, and frugally without waste or destruction, to improve and account for the same in all things according to law. WITNESS, James M. Pease Clerk of the said County Court of Saline County, and the Seal of said Court, this 18 day of January A.D. 1889. James M. Pease, Clerk of County Court. {Seal}."
      Minor's Claim: "Supplemental to Widow Certificate #257662 to allow increase for child by former marriage. 257662 Chicago. Ezra Duncan, Children of Robert Duncan { Rank, Private. Company F. Regiment 29 Ills. Vol. Inf. Guardian, James B. Borden. Residence of Guardian, Stone Fort, Saline County, and State of Illinois. Post office " " " " " " " ". Rate $2 per month, commencing October 1, 1888 and the date after soldiers death. By former marriage{ Ezra {Born May 17, 1878, Sixteen May 16, 1894} Commencing Oct 1, 1888. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Name D.W. Choisseo P.O. Stone Fort, Saline Co. Ills. Fee $10. Articles filed July 23, 1886. APPROVALS: Submitted for cfd. Nov. 4, 1892 J.J. Covall, Examiner. Approved for Admission, origin of dis. of lungs accepted, Wid now pensioner Nov 26, 1892, Legal Reviewer. W. Hamma, Re-Reviewer. Approved for admission; death resulted from disease of lungs due to same which has been legally accepted, Same Nov. 30, 1892, W.S. Bell, Medical Reviewer. DATES SHOWN ON PAPERS. Enlistment, August 14, 1861. Muster into rank, . Discharge, Nov. 6, 1865. Death, Sept. 30, 1888. Invalid app. Filed, July 6, 1880. Invalid pension paid to Pensioner. Widow's app. Filed, March 1, 1889. Widow now pensioned. Minor's app. Filed, July 23, 1891. Guardian appointed, Jany 18, 1889. Claim completed _ Former lst marriage Death of wife May 13, 1872 Death of 2nd wife, Mother & child May 25, 1885. Last marriage to mother of child Augt, 7, 1874. See widow's brief attached. Gd. Notes."
      Affidavit of James B. Borden: "State of Illinois, Saline County} SS. On this 20th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety one personally appeared before me a Clerk of the County Court a court of Record within and for the County and State aforesaid James B. Borden aged 53 years, a resident of Stone Fort, Saline County, Illinois. Who being by me 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 Ezra Duncan legitimate child of Robert Duncan who inlisted (sic) as a private under the name of Robert Duncan on or about the 14th day of August 1861, in Saline County Illinois in Co. F 29th Regt. Ill. Vol. in the War of 1861. Who was discharged on or about the 8th day of March 1865. Who died at Stone Fort, Illinois on or about the 30th day of September 1888 of disease of lungs contracted in aforesaid service. That he left a widow surviving to wit: Catherine, who he is informed is now drawing a pension as the widow of said Robert Duncan. That his said ward Ezra Duncan does not now nor has not resided with or been supported by or under the control of the said widow. Catherine Duncan since the death of his father Robert Duncan. That the above named is the only surviving legitimate child of said Robert Duncan who was under sixteen years of age at the time of his death except Matilday who died on or about the 15th day of Oct. 1888 and Ellen, who died on the 5th day of Oct. 1888. That the children of said solder were the issue of soldier, as follows. The dates of their birth being as herein after stated. Matilday of Soldier by Elvira (nee) Gibbs born July 9th 1875, Ezra, of said Soldier, by Elvira (nee) Gibbs born May 17th 1878; Ellen, of said soldier by Elvira (nee) Gibbs born July 16th 1880. That the mother was married under the name of Elvira Gibbs to said Robert Duncan in Hardin Co., Ill. There being no legal barrier to such marriage. That the said child has not aided or abetted the rebelion. That said children's father was a pensioner of the United States. The date and number of his certificate is unknown to declarant. That he hereby appoints with full power of substitution and revocation D.W. Choisser of Stone Fort Illinois his true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim. That his Post Office address is Stone Fort Saline County Illinois. [signed] James B. Borden. Also personally appeared J.H. Grace residing at Harrisburg and Frank P. Joynes residing at Harrisburg persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn according to law say that they were present and saw James B. Borden 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 and that they have no interest in this claim. Frank F. Jauner, J.N. Grace. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of July A.D. 1891 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c were fully made read and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words "since the death of his father" added between the names written, Catherine Duncan and Robert Duncan; and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. James H. Pearce, County Clerk. Minors Claim for Pension 688783 Ezra Duncan, minor child of Robert Duncan, Deceased Co. "F" 29th Reg't Ills Inf. Vol. Pensioned by No. 230.704 by James B. Borden, Guardian. Filed by D.W. CHOISSER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Real Estate and Pension Agent, STONE FORT, ILL."
       Record of Death of Guardian: "Suppl. To Wid. Ctf 257,662 [3- 218a.] Carroll Ex'r. Vacated No. 321439 Act of June 27, 1890. 3/101, James B. Borden Stone Fort, Saline Co. Gdn. minor Ill. Robert Duncan, Co. F, 29 Ill, Inf. Died at Stone Fort Ill, 30 Sep. 88. No other claim. Than In. Ctf. 230.704 & Wid. Ctf. 257662. July 31, 1891. J.V. Clerk. Numerical No. 688.483. Application filed: 23 Jul., 1891. Attorney: D.W. Choiser. P.O. Stone Fort, Ill. M. 8.21.91 Glen. Sept. 26/91 Atty Choisson for marriage of soldier to mother of clt.. J.F.G."
      Letter of D.W. Choisser to Commissioner: "D.W. CHOISSER, Attorney at Law, Real Estate and Pension Agent. Stone Fort, Ill., Aug 31st, 1891. Commisioner of Pensions: Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: In your receipt of acknowledgement for application of James B. Borden, Guardian for minor of Robert Duncan Co. F, 29th Reg't Ill. Vol. giving "No. 521.439 to same under Act of June 27th 1890". This application was not made or asked for under Act June 27, 1890, nor is it the desire of the guardian to prosecute under that act. Please correct and oblige. Respectfully, D.W. Choisser."
      Affidavit of Martha Walden: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. In the matter of widows pension cert. No. 257,662 of James B. Borden as guardian of the minor of Robert Duncan of Co. "F" 29th Regt. of Ill. Infty. Vol. personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Martha A. Walden aged 45 years whose Post office address is Herod Springs Ill. and who being by me duly sworn upon her oath in regard to aforesaid claim both depose and say: That she was well and personally acquainted with Robert Duncan in his lifetime and also with Elvira his wife in here life time. That on or about the 16th day of July 1880 the said Elvira gave birth to a female child which said child was named Ellen: that knows the foregoing to be true by reason of being on eof the attendants on said Elvira and by being present and witnessing said birth: that she is in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim. Martha A. Walden. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 21st day of November 1891 and I there by certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully read and explained to the affiant before swearing and that affiant is personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Geo. J. Carter, Justice of the Peace. Certificae on File. Filed by D.W. CLOISSER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Real Estate and Pension agent, STONE FORT, ILL."
      Affidavit of Elizabeth Joiner: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS In the matter of widows pension Cert. No. 257662 of James B. Borden as guardian of the minor of Robert Duncan of Co. "F" 29th Reg't of Ill. Infty. Vol. personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Elizabeth Joiner aged 61 years whose Post Office address is Lusk, Ills and who being by me duly sworn upon her oath in regard to aforesaid claim doth depose and say: that she was well and personally acquainted with Robert Duncan in his life time and also Elvira his wife in her lift time: that on or about the 16th day of July 1880 the said Elvira gave birth to a female child which said child was named Ellen. That she knows the foregoing to be true by reason of being one of the attendants on said Elvira and by being present and witnessing said birth. That she is in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim. Attest J.M. Walden. Elizabeth her X mark Joiner. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 21st day of November 1891 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully read and explained to affiant before swearing and that affiant is personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Geo. J. Carter, Justice of the Peace. Certificate on File."
      Affidavit of Mrs. E.J. Martin: "State of Illinois, County of Hardin} SS In the matter of widows pension Cert. No. 257,662 of James B. Borden as guardian of minor of Robert Duncan of Co. "F" 29th Regt. of Ill. Infty, Vol. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid E.J. Martin aged 58 years whose Post Office address is Rose Clare Ill. and who being by me duly sworn upon her oath in regard to the aforesaid claim doth dispose and say that she was well and personally acquainted with Robert Duncan in his life time and also with Elvira his wife in her life time: that on or about the 17th day of May 1878 the said Elvira gave birth to a male child which said child was named Ezra. That she knows the foregoing to be true by reason of being one of the attendants on said Elvira and by being present and witnessing said birth. That she is in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim. Attest _ Mrs. E.J. Martin. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the 23rd day of Mar. 1891, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully read and explained to affiant before swearing and that affiant is personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit. And that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Jacob B. Stowe, Notary Republic (sic). Claim No. 257661 Case of James B. Borden as Guardian of minor of Robt Duncan Co. F 29th Regt, Ills. Infty. Vols. Affidavit of _ D.W. CHOISSER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Real Estate and Pension Agent. STONE FORT, ILL."
      Affidavit of Martha & Jesse Walden: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. In the matter of widow pension Cert. No. 257,662 of James B. Borden as guardian of the minor of Robert Duncan of Co. "F" 29th Reg't of Ill. Inf'ty Vol. Personally appears before me a justice of peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Martha A. Walden, aged 45 years, whose Post Office address is Herod Springs, Illinois. And Jesse Walden aged 59 years, whose Post Office address is Herod Springs Illinois. And who being by me duly sworn upon their oath in relation to the aforesaid claim doth depose and say: That they were well and personally acquainted with Robert Duncan in his lifetime and also with Elvira his wife in her life time. That the said Elvira died on or about May the 25th 1885. That they know the foregoing to be true by reason of being present and witnessing death of said Elvira, that they are in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim. Attest: Chas. Walden. [signed] Martha A. Walden, Jesse his X mark Walden. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of November 1891 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully read and explained to affiants before swearing and that affiants are personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit. And that I have (no) interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Geo. J. Carter, Justice of the Peace. Certificate on File."
      Affidavit of Joseph & Deaney Martin: "State of Illinois, Williamson County} SS In the matter of pension claim, widows Cert. No. 257.662 of James B. Borden guardian of Ezra Duncan minor of Robert Duncan Co. "F" 29th Regt. Ill. Inf. Vol. personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid. Joseph Martin, aged 63 years and Deaney Martin, aged 31 years whose Post Office addresses are Stone Fort Illinois and who, being by me duly sworn upon their oaths in relation to aforesaid claim doth depose and say, each of them: That they were well and personally acquainted with the above soldier Robert Duncan and were well and personally acquainted with all the members of his family at the time of his death. That he left a widow Catherine and three children. Matilda, Ezra and Ellen. That said Ellen died on the 5th day of October 1888; that they and each of them saw her when a corpse soon after death. The the said Matilda died on the 9th day of October 1888; that they and each of them witnessed her death. That the said Ezra is still living. That Elvira Gibbs, mother of the above named children had never been married previous to her marriage to the said Robert Duncan on the 7th day of August 1874; and that neither of them are interested in the prosecution of this claim. Joseph Martin, Deaney Martin. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of December A.D. 1891 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully read and explained to affiants before swearing and the affiants are personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit and that I am in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim. James H. McSparin, Notary Public. Additional Evidence minors of Robert Duncan Co. "F" 29th Regt. Ill. Inf. Vol. Widows Cert. No. 257,662 James B. Borden Guardian. Filed by D.M. Choissen, Atty. Stone Fort, Illinois. Ans. L.L."
      Affidavit of Jane Shaw: "State of Illinois, Williamson County} SS. In the matter Pension widows Certificate No. 257.662 of James B. Borden as guardian of the minor of Robert Duncan, Co. "F" 29th Reg't Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and State aforesaid. Jane Shaw aged 43 years, whose Post Office address is Stone Fort, Illinois and who, being by me duly sworn upon her oath in relation to aforesaid claim doth depose and say: That she was well and personally acquainted with the aforesaid soldier, Robert Duncan in his life time and was also acquainted with Elvira Duncan, one of his wives, whose maiden name was Gibbs in her life time. That said Robert Duncan and said Elvira Gibbs were married in Hardin County Illinois on or about the 7th day of August 1874; that said Robert Duncan had been previously married to one Betsy Ann Whittaker, who died on or about the 13th day of May 1872. That said Elvira had never been previously married; that she makes the foregoing statement derived from acquaintance and from being a sister of Elvira Duncan. That she was well acquainted with all of the children of said Robert Duncan of any age or marriage for who survived him and that their names were: Matilda by Elvira Gibbs. Ezra by Elvira Gibbs. Ellen by Elvira Gibbs. That Matilda was born on the 9th day of July 1875; that she was present as an attendant on said Elvira at the bird of said Matilda; that Ezra is the only child of said Robert Duncan who is now living and that she has no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Witness J.M. Walden, H.R. Hayer. [signed] Jane her X mark Shaw. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of February 1892 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully made and explained to affiant before swearing and that affiant is personally known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit; and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. H.R. Hayer, Notary Public. Filed by D.W. CHOISSER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Real Estate and Pension Agent. STONE FORT, ILL."
      Affidavit of Harriet Borden: "State, Illinois, County of Saline, SS. In the matter of the application of James B. Borden, guardian of Ezra Duncan minor of Robert Duncan, Co. "F" 29th Reg't Ill. Vol. Inf. Cert. No. 257662 ON THIS third day of October A.D. 1892; personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Harriet Borden aged 29 years, a resident of Stone Fort in the County of Saline and State of Illinois whose Post Office address is Stone Fort, Illinois and Deaney Martin, age 33 years, a resident of Stone Fort in the County of Saline and State of Illinois whose Post Office address is Stone Fort, Illinois well known to me to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid ease as follows: That _ have been well and personally acquainted with _ for _ years, and _ years respectively, and that they and each of them are half sisters of Elvira Duncan, whose maiden name was Gibbs who is the mother of the said Ezra Duncan. That the said Elvira was married to the said soldier, Robert Duncan at their, the affiants father's residence in Hardin County, Illinois on the 7th day of August 1874 by one L.F. Plater, then a Justice of the Peace of said Hardin Co. That they and each of them were present and witnessed the ceremony at said marriage at said time and place as aforesaid. They further declare that they have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution. Harriet Borden, Deaney Martin. STATE OF Illinois, COUNTY OF Saline, ss. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiants, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants. and acquainted them with it contents before they 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 affiants are personally known to me and they are credible persons. H.R. Hayes (Official Signature) Notary Public (Official Character). ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. CLAIM OF James B. Borden, Guardian of Ezra Duncan, child of Robert Duncan, Co. "F" 29, Ill. Vol. AFFIDAVIT OF Harriet Borden and Deaney Martin. Supplement to widows Cert. No. 257662. Filed by D.W. CHOISSER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Real Estate and Pension Agent, STONE FORT, ILL."
      Record of Board Review: "Supplemental to widow Cert 257,662. James B. Borden, Stone Fort, Saline Co., Ills. Gd. Minor by former marriage of Robert Duncan Pvt, "F" 28th Ills. Vol. Inf. Died at Stone Fort, Ills. Sept. 30, 1888. No other claim. Inv. Cert. 230,706. Wids 257,662. July 31, 1891. Application filed: July 23, 1891. Attorney D.W. Choisser P.O. Stone Fort, Ills. Filed. Sept. 13/92 Alty. Choisser for evidence showing marriage of soldier to the mother of children. Board of Review [stamp] Nov. 7 1892."
      Record of Minor Pension: "Supplemental, Carrol (3-233.) No. 257,662. Ezra 16 yrs. May 16 1894. Minors of Robert Duncan Rank Pvt., Co. F, Regt. 29 Ill Vol. Inf. Rate per month $2. Commencing Oct 1, 1888 Ending May 16, 1894. Chicago Agency Issued Dec. 7, 1889, Mailed Dec. 15, 1889 Fee, $10. Jan. 1893 D.W. Choisser fee limited to $10 R.S.G."
 

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