SALINE CO. IL
MILITARY RECORDS
 

"Record of the services of Illinois soldiers in the Black Hawk War, 1831-32, and in the Mexican War, 1846-8 : containing a complete roster of commissioned officers and enlisted men of both wars, taken from the official rolls on file in the War Department, Washington, D.C. : with an appendix, giving a record of the services of the Illinois militia, rangers and riflemen, in protecting the frontier from the ravages of the Indians from 1810 to 1813" (anonymous); pub. Springfield, Ill.: The Adjutant General, 1882, 374 pgs. (LH12770, HeritageQuest images 4/2007; FHL film 1,650,532)
      Pg.278: Mexican War. Third Regiment, Company G; Privates: Duncan, Stephen, enrolled June 29 [1846]. ... This company was discharged at New Orleans, La., May 21, 1847. (MAD: Saline Co. IL)
 

Indian Wars Pension Record, Thomas Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments; MAD: see also Gallatin Co. IL)
      Index of Indian Wars Pension Files 1892-1926, Copy T318, Roll No. 4 - "Name of Soldier, Thomas Duncan; Name and Class of Dependent, Duncan, Delilah, Widow; Service: Russell's Co. Ill. Vols (Black Hawk War). Date of Filing 1892, Sept. 13; Class Ind. War; Application 1027; Certificate No. 1341; State, Ill.; Remarks O. W. Ino. Rej. 22786," ED - No Bounty Land listed.
      Also listed in Index of Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During Indian Wars 1815-1858, Dr-E, Roll No. 11, Copy M629.
      National Archives Pension Files: Thomas and Delilah Duncan - Black Hawk War
      "INVALID. CLAIM FOR PENSION, ORIGINAL. Thomas Duncan, Applicant Private 14 th Batt. Ills. Mtd. Inft. Vols. Enlisted May 12, 1832. Discharged Sept. 20, 1832. FILED BY GEORGE E. LEMON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, Offices, No. 615 Fifteenth Street, N.W. P.O. DRAWER 325, WASHINGTON, D.C.
      "DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION, STATE OF Illinois, COUNTY OF Saline} SS: On this 7th day of February, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty two personally appeared before me Mary Reynolds, Clerk of the Circuit Court the same being a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid, Thos. Duncan, aged 68 years, a resident of Mitchellville, County of Saline, State of Illinois, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Thos. Duncan who entered service under the name of Thos. Duncan on or about the 12 day of May 1832 as Private in company of 1 st. Batt. Of Ills. mtd. Intf. Commanded by Capt. David B. Russell and was DISCHARGED at Fort Dixon, Ills., on or about the 20 day of Sept., 1832, by reason of Close of War; that his personal description is a follows: Age, 68 years; height, 5 feet 9 inches; complexion, Light; hair, Black; eyes, Blue. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Fort Hamilton, in the State of Wisconsin, on or about the day of July 1832, his horse became frightened, and the hammer of his gun struck back front of his neck severely injuring it and cutting a vein on the right side. That he was treated in hospitals as follows: by the Regimental Surgeon. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above except 2 months service in 1862 as late Private in Co. H 56 Regt. Ills. Vol. That since the 2 day of March, A.D. 1862, he has not been employed in the military or naval service of the United States. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the County of Saline, in the State of Illinois and his occupation has been that of a Farmer. That prior to his entry into the service the above named he was a man of good, sound, physical heath, being when erolled a Farmer. That he is now Wholy [sic] disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States. He hereby appoints, with the power of substitution and revocation. GEORGE E. LEMON, OF WASHINGTON, D. C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he has never received nor applied for a pension. That his Post- office Address is Mitchellville county of Saline, State of Illinois. Thomas his X mark Duncan. Two witnesses to Claimant's Signature sign here: R.S. Marsh, J.S. Reynolds. Also personally appeared Lewis Stiff, residing at Harrisburg, and Thomas Gulley residing at Mitchelsville [sic], persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Thomas Duncan the claimant Make his Mark 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 identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Lewis his X mark Stiff, Thomas his X mark Gulley. Two witnesses to signatures of identifying witnesses sign here, when eith of them sign by mark: R.S. Marsh, J.S. Reynolds. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 7th day of February, A.D. 1882; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c were fully made known and I explained to the applicant and witnesses, before swearing thereto, including the words _, erased, and the words _ , added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution. Thomas Y. Reynolds, Circuit Clerk."
 

Indian Wars Pension Record, Delilah Duncan, widow of Thomas Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      "INDIAN WAR PENSION. ACT OF JULY 27, 1892. DECLARATION OF WIDOW. Deliah [sic] Duncan WIDOW OF Thomas Duncan Pri. Co., Ill Mt'd Regiment, Enlisted 1st May 1832, Discharged 15th Aug. 1832. (Register stamped Sep 14 1892 RECEIVED) Filed by Jasper Partridge, Cami Ill. No dup. F.F.R. 10-19-92 - INDIAN WARS. Claim of Widow for Service Pension Under Act of July 27, 1892.
      State of Illinois, County of Saline, SS: ON THIS 5 day of Sept., A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety two personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Delilah Duncan aged 75 years, a resident of Mitchellsville in the State of Ill., who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Thomas Duncan, deceased, who was the identical person who served under the name of Thomas Duncan, as a private in the Company commanded by Captain David B. Russell, in the _ Regiment of Ill Mounted Vols., commanded by _, in the Black War [sic]; that her said husband enlisted at Equity Ill., on or about the 1st day of May, A.D. 1832, for the term of Three Months, and was discharged at Rock Island, on the 15 day of August, A.D. 1832, that he also served in . That at the time of entering the service claimed for, her said husband was 18 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches in height, with light blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, by occupation a Farmer, and that he was born at County of Garret [sic], State of Kentucky. That after leaving the service he resided at Equality Ill, 14 years, at Mitchellsville Ill. up, w' his death years. That she was married to him on the 12 day of March, A. D. 1837 at My Father's house, by David J. Blackman, a Justice of the Peace under the name of Deliah Wombel; that he had not been previously married. That she had not been previously married. That her said husband died at Mitchellsville, Ill., on the 4 day of January A.D. 1891; that she has not since remarried. That she has not heretofore made application for pension . That she is a citizen of the United States, and makes this application for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the provisions of the act approved July 27, 1892; and hereby appoints Joseph Partridge of Cami, Ill, her true and lawful attorney. That her post-office address is No. Mitchellsville, County of Saline, State of Illinois. Deliah her X mark Duncan. ATTEST: J.H. Duncan, D.F. Bybee.}. Also personally appeared J.H. Duncan, aged 48 years, residing at Mitchellsville, Ill and D.P. Bybee aged 21 years, residing in Mitchellsville, Illinois persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the said Deliah Duncan for 40 years and 10 years, respectively; that they were present saw her make her mark to the following declaration; that they have every reason to believe, and do believe, from the appearance of said claimant and from their personal acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she presents herself to be; and they further say that they are fully satisfied that she is the person who was the wife of the identical Thomas Duncan who rendered the service alleged in the above application (in the company of Captain Russell, in the regiment of _ in the Black Hawk War). J.H. Duncan, D.R. Bybee. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of Sept, A.D. 1892; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were read and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the word _, added, and the word _, erased; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. S.D. Golden, Notary Public. Stamped Pension Office, U S, Sep 13, 1892."
      1. "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, FILED BY JASPER PARTRIDGE, Attorney at Law, CARMI ILLINOIS. Stamped Pension Office U S Apr 4 1893 - State of Illinois, Saline County} SS. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Delila Duncan whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that she is applicant for pension claim #1,027 as widow of Thomas Duncan who was soldier in Capt. Russells Co. Black Hawk War that she and the soldier were married in Gallatin Co. Ill., on the 12th March 1837 and that she is unable to obtain a record of the marriage for the reason that the Clerk of the County Court of Gallatin Co. Ill. informs her that there is no Public record in said Co. of their marriage., She furthur states that Alfred Rose and Henry Rose were present at her weding [sic] and to the best of her knowledge are still living and that they live in Hardin County Illinois near Elizabethtown. She says that the Clerk of gallatin County wrote her that the (sic) her marriage was not on record in his office. She says the clerk never stated whether the record had been destroyed by fire or not. . Two witnesses required when mark is made. T.J. Duncan. T.J. Duncan } Delila her X mark Duncan. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29 day of March A.D., 1893, and I hereby certify that I have no interest nor concern in the prosecution of said claim, and that I read the foregoing to deponent and that he subscribed and swore to the same with a full knowledge of its contents. John W. Hutchison, Notary Public"
      "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, FILED BY JASPER PARTRIDGE, Attorney at Law, CARMI ILLINOIS. Stamped OLD WAR & NAVY APR 6 1893 FILES U.R. P.B. - State of Illinois, Saline County} S.S. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Caroline Bullington whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that her age is 68 years that her P.O. address is Mitchellsville Ill that she was a neighbor of and well acquainted with Thos. Duncan who was a soldier in Capt. David D. Russells Co., Ill, Mounted Vols,, Black Hawk war, and is acquainted with Mrs. Delilah Duncan widow of said soldier. Affiants state furthur that said soldier and said Delilah were married in Gallatin Co. Ill 12th March 1837. Affiant was present and saw them married, was well acquainted with them prior to their marriage, and affiant also state that neither soldier nor claimant had been previously married and that claimant has not married since soldiers death so far as she know or believe, and that her acquaintance with her is such that she is satisfied that she would have known it if she had again married, and she further states that her knowledge of the above facts is obtained from the following, viz: is by being present when Thomas Duncan and Delilia Duncan were married and that he ha (sic) no interest nor concern in the prosecution of this claim Directly nor indirectly. Two witnesses required when mark is made. Jefferson Bybee, Thomas J. Duncan. Caroline her X mark Bullington. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of February A. D., 1893, and I hereby certify that I have no interest nor concern in the prosecution of said claim, and that I read the foregoing to deponent and that she subscribed and swore to the same with a full knowledge of its contents. John N. Hutchison, Notary Public."
      "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, FILED BY JASPER PARTRIDGE, Attorney at Law, CARMI ILLINOIS. - Stamped PENSION OFFICE U S APR 4 1893, State of Illinois, Saline County} SS. Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, Caroline Bullington and Jefferson Bybee whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that their aged 68 years and 27 years, that their P. O. address is Mitchellsville, Ill that they well knew Thomas Duncan deceased who was a soldier in Capt. Russells Co. Ill, Mt'd Vols. Black Hawk War, that said soldier died in Saline County, Ill, on the 4th day Jan, 1891. Affiants are also well acquainted with Mrs. Delilah Duncan, widow of said soldier and that she has not again married since the soldiers death: Affiants can fix the date of the soldiers death from being close neighbors and waiting on him in his sickness and they further say that their knowledge of the above facts is obtained from the following, viz: by living close by and being together more or less for several years and that they have no interest nor concern in the prosecution of this claim Directly nor Indirectly. Two witnesses required when mark is made. Jefferson Bybee, Thomas J. Duncan. Caroline her X mark Bullington, Jefferson his X mark Bybee. Sworn to and subcribed before me this 14 day of February A. D., 1893, and I certify that I have no interest nor concern in the prosecution of said claim, and that I read the foregoing to deponent and that they subscribed and swore to the same with a full knowledge of its contents. John N. Hutchison, Notary Public."
      "No. 1027, B.L. No. 63991-12055, Widow's Service Pension, INDIAN WARS, Act of July 27, 1892. Deliah Duncan, Mitchelsville (sic) Saline Co. Ill. WIDOW of Thomas Duncan Pvt. Capt. D.B. Russell's Co., Ill M'td Vols. Black Hawk. Died Jan. 4, 1891, Age 75. D.W. Inst. Requested of #22.786 No. O. W. Wid. Invalids claim on file J.I. Mercer. Received Sept. 13, 1892 Jasper Patridge Carmi Ill. Attorney. Stamped OF REVIEW Jun 21 1893. Dec. 28/92 Atty. fn. Ed. Of death, mar. and prior mar. Apr 20/93 Atty for correct name. June 3/93 2 and for service."
      "INDIAN WAR, PENSIONER DROPPED, U.S. Pension Agency, (stamped Pension Office, U S AUG 18, 1899) Chicago, Ills Aug 15, 1899. Certificate No. 1341 Class Widow Pensioner Delilah Duncan Soldier Thomas Service Capt. Russell's Ills Mt'd Vols. Hon. Commissioner of Pensions: SIR, I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $8, to 4 Jany, 1899 has been dropped because of death. Date Jany, 27, 1899. Very respectfully, J. Merriam, Pension Agent. Stamped Finance Division BUREAU OF PENSIONS NOV 1 1899."
 

Mexican War Pension Application of Polly Womble Duncan for Service of Stephen Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      National Archives Trust Fund: "NAME OF SOLDIER: Duncan, Stephen, MEXICAN WAR. NAME AND CLASS OF DEPENDENT: Duncan, Polly (Widow). SERVICE: Co. G 3 Illinois Vols. DATE OF FILING 1887, Mch 30. CLASS Widow APPLICATION NO. 577 ACT. Jan 29, 1887 STATE Illinois . 26JLSte. [ED: No certificate as widow died before completion of application] VETERAN Stephen Duncan CAN NO 250 BUNDLE NO. 67.
      "Index Mex. Wid., Claim No. 577. Polly Duncan (Stephen Duncan, Co. "G" 3rd Reg't Ill. Vols., Mex. War.
      NO. NAME & P.O. ADDRESS, DATE OF FILLING, SUBJECT
      1. Claimant, Mitchellsville, Ill., Mar. 30/87, Declaration.
      2. Do, Nov. 7/87, Supplemental, declaration
      3. Do, Apr. 27/88, Do, do
      4. Valentine Duncan, Pope Co., Ill., Mar. 30/87, Marriage and separation
      5. Coleman Duncan, Pope Co., Ill., Do, Do, do
      6. Thomas Y. Reynolds, Harrisburg, Ill., Sept. 9/87, Service and separation
      7. Thomas McGown, Pope Co., Ill. Nov. 7/87, Service
      8. Wm. Deal, Golconda, Ill., Nov. 7/87, Separation
      9. James H. Duncan, Thos. J. Duncan, Mitchellsville, Ill., Sept. 26/87, Cl't living on charity.
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. ACT OF JANUARY 29, 1887. DECLARATION OF WIDOW, Polly Duncan, Applicant WIDOW Stephen Duncan, G" Co., 3rd Regiment. Ills. Vols Infty. Enlisted June 1st, 1846. Discharged, May 21, 1841. FILED BY Herself"
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. ACT OF JANUARY 29, 1887. DECLARATION OF WIDOW FOR PENSION. State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS: On this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887, personally before me, clerk of County Court, the same being a court of record in the State of Illinois, a resident of Golconda Precinct in the county of Pope, in the State of Illinois who being by me first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says: I am the widow of Stephen Duncan, who served under the name of Stephen Duncan as a Private in the company commanded by Captain Michael Lawler, in the 3rd regiment of Illinois Infty, commanded by Col. Foreman in the war with Mexico; That my said husband enlisted at Shawneetown on or about the 1st day of June, A.D. 1846, for the term of one year; That I was married under my name of Polly Yewel to my said husband, by Reuben Land on or about the 15th day of Dec., A.D. 1857 at Independence Precinct, in the State of Illinois, and lived with my said husband from the date of my said marriage until the day of his death, to wit: the day he left my bed and board on 12 day of March, A.D. 1865, when my said husband absented himself and has never been or contributed to my support in the State of Illinois, and that I have not since remarried; That there was never any legal impediment to said marriage. No. 1. That my said husband, being duly enlisted as aforesaid, actually served sixty days with the Army of the United States in Mexico, in the war with that Nation, which service was as follows: In camp at Tampico Mex Lieut. Procter of Equality Ills. remembers of his having served in said "Co." at Ciro Gorda & Camorga and was discharged at New Orleans on the 21st day of May, A.D. 1847. No. 2. That my said husband was actually engaged in a battle in said war, to wit: in the battle of Ciro Gorda Mex, at Ciro Gorda highs, on the 18th day of April A.D. 1846, and was honorably discharged at New Orleans on the 21st day of May, A.D. 1847. No. 3. [left blank] No. 4. That I am 65 years of age, and that I was born on or about the 17th day of Nov., A.D. 1821, at Grand Pier, Pope Co., in the State of Ills. No. 5. That I am disabled by reason of Disease of Lungs general disability and emaciation was not incurred while I was in any manner voluntarily engaged in, or aiding or abetting, the late rebellion against the authority of the United States. And above 62 years old. No. 6. That I claim pension by reason of the fact that I am dependent in whole support upon these, not legally bound for my support, and that such dependence as alleged consists in this, to wit: house bed board and med. Attendance when sick. That I am not heretofore made application for pension or bounty-land. That in support and proof of my right to pension, I tender herewith, under the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, the following evidence: My husband received a land warrant and made application for disability pension in 1850, so he said, which he fails to prosecute - and the affidavits of Lieut. S. Procter, Equality, Col. James S. Readen, Cairo, Coleman Duncan & Valentine Duncan, Golconda and records at Harrisburg, Ill. That since the death of my said husband I have resided at the following places, to wit: at Golconda, Ills. That I am not laboring under any political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Polly her X mark Duncan. WITNESSES: Robert Duncan, Thomas J. Trovillion, STATE OF Illinois, COUNTY OF Pope} SS: Before me Pevin V. Trovillion, a clerk of a court of record, on this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887, personally appeared Polly Duncan known to me as the person described in, and who executed and signed the foregoing declaration for pension as widow of good report for truth and veracity in the community in which she lives, who being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says that she has read (if claimant cannot read, read to her and so state in acknowledgement) the foregoing declaration and knows the contents thereof; and that all of the facts therein stated are true. Perin V. Tovillion, County Clerk."
      "If necessary, can do Ills to marriage} if necessary.
      "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, Saline County,} S.S. (Act of Jan 29th 1887) IN THE MATTER OF Claim No. 577 of Polly Duncan widow of Stephen Duncan Private of Co. "G" 3 Regt. Ills. Vols in the War with Mexico. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, Polly Duncan aged 65 years, a citizen if 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 She is the Claimant in the above Case and that She was Married to Stephen Duncan on or about the 21st day of December 1856 in Saline County Illinois and that he the Said Stephen Duncan left me some time in 1865 or 1866. That he left on the following circumstances we was living about 9 miles North of Golconda Pope County Illinois and my husband Stephen Duncan left our house to go to Golconda to work for William I. Wilson and I was informed by said Wm. I. Wilson that the said Stephen Duncan put his chest of tooles (sic) in a small Boat and started down the Ohio River and further She was informed by said Wilson that when he Duncan left Golconda Illinois that he Duncan was under the influence of Liquor. That he the said Duncan taken a jug full of Liquor with him when he left Golconda Illinois and affiant further states that she has not seen or heard from him. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted her with it contents before she 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; that she is a creditable person and so reputed in the community in which she reside. Witness my hand and seal this 23rd day of April 1888. Thomas Y. Reynolds, Notary Public. Certificate on file in Pension Office
      "CERTIFICATE OF RECORD OF MARRIAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, SALINE COUNTY.} SS. I James H. Pearce Clerk of the County Court of said county hereby certify that Mr. Stephen Duncan was married to Polly Ewell in said county on the 21st day of December A.D. 1856 by R.B. Land 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 seal of said County Court, at my office in Harrisburg Illinois this 1st day of September A.D. 1887. James H. Pearce, Clerk of County Court.
      "Polly Duncan P.O. address, Mitchellsville, Saline Co., Ill.
      "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. The said Stephen Duncan since that time and affiant further States that She has not married since she was married to him the said Stephen Duncan and further she has not applied for a divorce nor obtained any divorce from the said Stephen Duncan and further she has never received any notice that he the said Stephen Duncan has applied in any Court for divorce from her. She further states that the said Stephen Duncan has not been seen by any person in this County or heard from by any person that she knows of and that her Post office is Harrisburg Saline County Illinois. [Witnesses] W. B. Stricklin, M. J. Potts} { Polly her X mark Duncan.
      "State of Illinois, Saline County} SS. On this day personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Polly Duncan who being duly sworn in regard to the abandonment of her in 1865 by her husband Stephen Duncan says that her husband was a mechanic and there being no work in his line in the immediate vicinity of when he was then residing on or about 1865 that he put his tools in a skiff and left and never after this time, returned to his family and that I have never seen nor heard of him since this time. Witness T.J. Duncan, Z.L. Duncan. Polly her X mark Duncan. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day by said affiant and I certify that I explained said affiant before swearing thereunto. Robert Duncan, Notary Public. I certify I have no interest in this claim.
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. Act of January 29, 1887. (WIDOW'S PENSION.) AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS. State of Illinois, County of Pope, SS: Before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Pope on this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887, personally appeared Valentine Duncan, who, being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says: I have known Polly Duncan for the space of Forty years, and I was requested by Polly Duncan to sign my name as a witness to the declaration for pension under the Act of January 29, 1887, sworn to by her on the 26th day of March , A.D. 1887; and that at her request I so signed my name as witness; that said Polly Duncan is the identical person who signed the foregoing declaration, and who is therein described as the widow of Stephen Duncan, who enlisted in the Company of Captain Michael K. Lawler, in the regiment commanded by Col. Foreman, in the Mexican War, as in the said declaration set out; that the said Polly Duncan was married to the said Stephen Duncan under the name of Polly Yewell, by Reuben Land, on or about the 15th day of December A.D. 1857, at or near Independence, in the State of Illinois, and lived with her said husband from the date of her said marriage until the date 12 of March 1865 he left and absented himself and never lived with her after on or about March 1866 He left Ills. and has never been heard of since. The said Polly Duncan has not since remarried; that the said Stephen Duncan, husband of said Polly Duncan, now claiming as widow; and that facts I swear to from knowledge obtained as follows: By formal knowledge. For Lieut. S.L.M. Procter to state - No. 3. That said Polly Duncan is disabled by reason of disease of Lungs has a cough old and feeble hardly able to go at all and this fact I swear to from knowledge obtained as follows From seeing her often & from personal observation. No. 4. That the said Polly Duncan is dependent in whole for her support, and I swear to the fact of dependence from knowledge obtained from and based upon the following facts Having no property living with others not able to care for themselves, in want- and destitution. That I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Valentine his X mark Duncan. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887. And I hereby certify that the person who signed and executed the foregoing affidavit to be a credible person, and of good repute for truth and veracity in the community in which he lives, and that the contents of the above were fully made known to him before signing. (SEAL.) Robert Duncan, Notary Public.
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSIONS. Act of January 29, 1887. (WIDOW'S PENSION.) AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS. State of Illinois, County of Pope, SS: Before me, a Notary Public in and for the county of Pope on this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887, personally appeared Coleman Duncan, who, being by me first duly sworn, deposes and says: I have known Polly Duncan for the space of Forty years, and was requested by said Polly Duncan to sign as a witness to the declaration for pension for the Act of January 29, 1887, sworn to by her on the 26th day of March, A.D. 1887; and that at her request I so signed my name as witness; that the said Polly Duncan is the identical person who signed the foregoing declaration, and who is therein described as the widow of Stephen Duncan, who enlisted in the Company of Captain M. K. Lawler, in the regiment commanded by Col. Foreman, in the Mexican war as in the said declaration set out; that the said Polly Duncan was married to the said Stephen Duncan under the name of Polly Yewell, by Esq. Reuben Land, on or about the 15 day of Dec. A.D. 1857, at or near Independence, Saline Co., in the State of Illinois, and lived with said husband from the date of her said marriage until the date of the 12th of March 1865 he left her. The spring of 1866, he left the Country & has never been heard from since and that said Polly Duncan has not since remarried; that said Stephen Duncan, husband of said Polly Duncan, claiming as widow . These facts I swear to from knowledge obtained as follows: By personal knowledge. No. 3. That the said Polly Duncan is disabled by reason of her lungs and age. No. 4. That the said Polly Duncan is dependent in whole for her support, and I swear to the fact of dependence from knowledge obtained from and based upon the following facts: She living with others without property or home or even necessants of life. That I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Coleman Duncan. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of March, A.D. 1887. And I certify that the person who signed and executed the foregoing affidavit to be a credible person, and of good repute for truth and veracity in the community in which he lives, and that the contents of the above were fully made known to him before signing. (SEAL) Robert Duncan, Notary Public.
      "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State of Illinois, Saline County,} SS. Act of January 29th 1887. IN THE MATTER OF Claim of Polly Duncan widow of Stephen Duncan Private Co. G. 3 Regt. Ills. Vols. in the war with Mexico. Personally came before me, a County Clerk in and for the aforesaid County and State, Thomas Y. Reynolds aged 62 years, a citizen of Harrisburg, County of Saline and, 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 was well acquainted with Stephen Duncan who was a private in Company "G" 3rd Regt. Illinois Vols. which company was commanded by Capt. M. K. Lawler and the Regiment was Commanded by Colonel Ferris Forman in the War with Mexico. And affiant states that the said Stephen Duncan actually served sixty days [in] the army in the war with Mexico and that the said Stephen Duncan was actually engaged in a Battle in the war with Mexico to wit: the Battle of Cerro Gordo at Cerro Gordo on the 18th day of April 1847 and was Honorable discharged at New Orleans, La. on the 21st day of May 1847. Affiant states that he knows the foregoing facts from reason that he was a member of the same Company and Regiment and was with the said Stephen Duncan at the time aforesaid, and affiant is informed and believes that the said Stephen Duncan left this country some time in the year 1866 and has not been heard from since that time by his wife or family. He further declares that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution. . {Thomas Y. Reynolds. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted him with it contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interest in said case, no am I concerned with its prosecution; and that said affiant personally known to me; that he is a creditable person and so reputed in the community in which he reside. Witness my hand and official seal this 1st day of September 1887 James H. Peace, County Clerk.
      State of Illinois, Pope County} S.S. In the matter of Polly Duncan for Pension Mex. War Service of Stephen Duncan. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County & State aforesaid. Thomas McGown late Leu. K "36" Ills. Inf. who being duly sworn says I served as a commando with Stephen Duncan in said Co. & Regt. and that the records & rolls of the Enlistment of Stephen Duncan show that he was enlisted at Golconda Ills, May 20th 1864, mustered into Service June 11th 1864 mustered out Oct. 22, 1864 at Cario Ills. I state further that I have no interest in this claim and am not concerned in the prosecution. Thomas McGown. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and I certify that said affiant wrote his own name in his own hand writing and certify to foregoing affidavit. Witness my hand and seal. This October . J.B. Floyd, Notary Public.
      "NORTH WESTERN DISTRICT, S. E. D. No. 577 Mex. War Name: Polly Duncan, late. P. O. address: Harrisburgh County: Saline State: Ills. Recommendation: rejection Edward P. Elliott, Special Examiner. REFERENCE. April 28th, 1891. Reply referred to the Chief Old War and Navy Division for no consideration. F.G. Butterfield Act. Chief S.E. Division. RECCOMMENDATION. S.V.J." (Stamped: S.E. DIVISION RECEIVED APR 27, 1891 BUREAU OF PENSIONS.)"
      "State Of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day October 15, A.D. 1887 Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County & State aforesaid [wording washed out, but probable statement] whose age is 55 years whose P.O. address is Golconda Ills. and who is to me well known who is duly sworn in regard to the claim of Polly Duncan widow of Stephen Duncan who was a member of Co. G 3rd Regt. Ills. Vols. Infty. Mexican War, states as follows: [note top half of this document is very pale] I knew Stephen Duncan and Polly Duncan intimately Stephen Duncan went away from home to work and carried his tools with him he being a mechanic in 1865. He left Golconda Ills in a skiff and went away and has never, since that date returned to his wife. I am unable to know whether he is dead or alive. Further I have no interest in the prosecution of said claim. William his X mark Deal. Witness. George McHuddon, James S. Kinney. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day and I certify that I said affiant duly understood the contents of the foregoing before swearing thereto and that I read over said affidavit before swearing said affiant. Witness my hand and seal. This Oct. 15th A.D. 1887. Robert Duncan, Notary Public.
      "Affidavit of William Deal. In the case of Polly Duncan. P. O. Mitchellsville, Ill.
      "No. 577, B. L. No. 14263-160-47, Widow's Service Pension, MEXICAN WAR, ACT OF JANUARY 29, 1887. Polly Duncan, Mitchellsville, Saline (Golconda crossed out) Ill. WIDOW of Stephen Duncan, Pri. G. 3. Ill. Vol. Infty. Capt. Michael Sawler.(sic) Enlisted June 1, 1846. Discharged May 21, 1847. Died left her March 2nd 1865. Age 65. No other claim on file. May 17/87 Silos Boyce, Clerk. Received Mar. 30, 1887. Septeyory Client (?) for better evidence of death or fact as to disappearance of late War .? 6 or 6/87 Cert. That claim is ? in absence of positive proof of death of ? [clerk has very poor writing style] Mar. 20-88 - Testimony recently filed not conclusion of Sol. Death. Futher action can not be taken until same is furnished. April 7/88 Letter of Mar 23 re-sent to claim at Mitchellville, Ill. Record Div. Purpose. Apr. 12/88 Clt. Advised per her Rev. Townsherd to file her affidavit as to whether directed from soldier or appeared for one or he is notified of his appearing - if in negative of his appearing to file ev. Advising fully when where and all circumstances he was last seen or heard from. And that he was not seen or heard from during period of Seven years immediately thereafter and that not she is not bound by former requirements by SL 7-31-88 to that for proof of husband, death.
      "Affidavit of J.H. Duncan and T.J. Duncan, In Claim of Polly Duncan, Mexican War, (Stamped, Received Sep 27, 1887 and stamped Pension Office US Sep 26, 1887) Mex War 577.
      "State of Illinois, Saline County} SS. On this 1st day of September A.D. 1887. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid James H. Duncan and Thomas J. Duncan whose P.O. address is Mitchellsville Ills. who I certify to be of lawful age and who are reputable persons being duly sworn states that. Polly Duncan widow of Stephen Duncan late Co G" 3rd Regt. Ills Vols Mexican war is in that condition of health that she needs the nursing and personal attention constantly of some person and that she is without any means of support other than that which comes from Charity and that she is now being supported and furnished by the help of those not legally or morally bound for her support. Further we declare that we have no interest whatever in the prosecution of said claim. James H. Duncan, Thomas J. Duncan. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of September A.D. 1887. Jno ? Notary Public. Certificate on file in No. 300925. [ED. Affidavit should have stated that they had not seen Stephen Duncan for the past 7 years; the statement of Polly's destitute circumstances fell of death ears at the Government Pension Office]
      "INDEX TO SPECIAL EXAMINER'S REPORT Claim of Polly Duncan deceased No. 577 Mex War
      PAGES, NAMES OF WITNESSES, ETC, Exhibits, Depositions, REPUTATION.
      1 to: Index
      2 to 3: Notice of claimant New suit to Claimant's statement
      4 to 8: Julia A. Bolden, A, Good
      9 to 12: Delilia Duncan, B, "
      13 to 14: Copy of Bill for Coffin, C
      "Elliott Edward P, Special Examiner. Dated Du Quoin Ills. March 15, 1891. BRIEF. Requesting information in regard to take in claim for pension No. 577 Polly Duncan deceased, late widow of Stephen Duncan deceased Co. G. 3rd Ill Vol Inf. Mex. War.
      "Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Du Quoin, Ills. March 15, 1891, Here Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Sir I have the honor to request information in regard to what I shall do in the matter of the claim for Pension No. 577 of Polly Duncan widow of Stephen Duncan late a member of Co. G 3rd Ills. Vol. Inf. Mexican War which was referred to me for special examination for the purpose of ascertaining all the circumstances attending the separation of the soldier from claimant, whether divorce had been applied for by either party and also to show if possible whether soldier was dead, if so date of death. A letter dated at Mitchellsville Saline County Illinois February 1st 1891 addressed to you states that the claimant Polly Duncan died January 22nd 1891 and is signed James H. Duncan. Now what shall I do. Merely take testimony showing that the claimant is dead write date of death and whether she left sufficient estate to pay expenses of last sickness and burial expenses or whether I shall examine the claim as to its merits as per reviewers slip. An early reply will be appreciated. Very respectfully, Edward Elliott, Special Examiner.
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSION, Act of January 29, 1887. WIDOW'S BRIEF. Claimant, Polly Duncan, P.O. Mitchellsville County, Saline State, Ill Soldier, Stephen Duncan Rank, Private Regiment, 3rd Ill. Vols RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY. None. IMPORTANT DATES. Enlisted June 29, 1846 Discharged May 21, 1847 Length of service: 10 mos. & 22 days Invalid app'n filed None Claimant born Nov 17, 1821 Age: 65 Years 2 Months, 12 Days. Date of Marriage to Soldier: Dec. 21, 1856. Date of Soldier's death Presumed. No. M.C. Bounty Land Claim. {Soldiers statement confirmed by AG. Claimant Assigns by Rate: EIGHT DOLLARS PER MONTH, commencing January 29, 1887 Submitted for allowance Oct 3/87 Declaration filed March 30 1887. Dependency Referred to Special Service. D.H.K. ? Malone, Examiner
      No ? or Wid pension previously applied for J. W. Curtis, Pension Researcher. Bounty Land claim 14263-160-47 Jemmie A. Hayden, Bounty Land Searcher. (Stamped Q,W, & N. Div.)
      "Du Quoin, Ills April 23rd 1891 Here Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Sir. I have the honor to return herewith claim for pension No. 577 Mexican War of Polly Duncan deceased alleged widow of Stephen Duncan late of Co. G 3rd Ills Vol Inf which was originally referred to me for special examination to determine date and cause of separation of soldier from claimant and whether soldier was dead or not. The claimant died January 21st 1889 and it was necessary to show what her financial condition was at the date of death and whether the United States would be held responsible for the expenses of her last sickness and funeral in case the claim should found valid. The testimony obtained is filed herewith the parties bearing good reputations for ? The claimant died at Harrisburg Saline Co. Illinois on January 21st 1889. There were no expenses for medical treatment and the coffin was furnished by the County, the claimant not leaving any funds for the expenses of burial. She died at the home of her daughter by her first husband who waives reimbursement during her last illness. From the testimony in this case I would respectfully recommend that the claim be rejected. Yours respectfully, Edward P. Elliott, Special Examiner.
      "DEPOSITION A, Case of Polly Duncan, No. 577. On this 21st day of April, 1891, at near Harrisburg, County of Saline, State of Illinois, before me, Edward P. Elliott, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared Mrs. Julia A. Bolden, who being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: My age is 43 years occupation house keeper residence near and post office address is Harrisburgh (sic) Saline County Illinois. I am the wife of James Edly Bolden who is called Bob for short it being a nick name that was given him by an aunt of his which he goes by to this day. I am the daughter of Alfred and Polly Yewell. My mothers Maiden name was Polly Wamble and was the daughter of Simon and Elizabeth Wamble both dead. I do not know when my parents were married but they were married at Golconda Pope County, Illinois. I am the third child of my parents and judge they were married about the year 1838. My parents had six children all of whom are dead excepting myself. My father died February 26, 1854 in Pope County Illinois some six miles North West of Leish Illinois. My mother remained a widow nearly 3 years and married to Stephen Duncan December 15, 1857 near Raleigh Saline County Illinois. They had but one child named Delila who was my husbands first wife and who died in August 1885 and I was married to James Edly Bolden my husband November 20, 1885 and have lived with him as his wife to the present time. I was the widow of Alexander Waggoner who was a member of Co. L 29th Illinois Vol. Infantry who died June 17, 1881. After my mothers marriage to Stephen Duncan they lived in this County then near Michellsville until about the year 1864 then moved to near Golconda Pope County Illinois some nine miles North of the place on what is known as the Widow Graves place where they lived about one year when he deserted my mother and went to work for Billy Wilson where he worked about one year where he packed up his bedding and carpenter tools being a carpenter by trade and put them in a skiff and started down the Ohio River for Texas and has never been heard of since, excepting that while he was going down the river between Cairo and Memphis William Hathaway who was going down the river on a wooden boat said he saw him in his skiff and being an old acquaintance had him stop all night in their boat and that night Duncan had a hard chill and next morning got on his skiff and kept on his way down the river. Some two or three days after Hathaway had seen him there was a heavy storm and it was supposed that he was destroyed in that storm. Of course all this is what was told us by Hathaway after his return. Duncan was very quarrel (some) and drinking a great deal and not doing very (much) work to help support the family. He worked off and on before he deserted her for Billy Wilson and what money he got for his labor he used buying liquor, mother and our family supported not only our family but his child by mother. I never knew or heard of Duncan applying for a divorce from mother and mother never made an application for divorce from him. Saying that she never wanted any. Duncan lived and worked for Billy Wilson about one year after he deserted mother before he started ? his trip down the river. After Duncan had left mother about one March she moved about nine miles further North from Golconda (marked out) where she had been living some two miles and one half south of Somerset Pope County Ills. and from the time he first left in the spring of 1865 up to the time he left for this trip down the river I only saw him ? twice and that was in the fall of 1865 he bought out seven things for his daughter Delila and gave them to me for her and I never saw him afterward. It was always our belief that he was dead and that he died on his trip down the river as we had never heard anything whatever from him since. After my step father deserted my mother we lived at and near Golconda Pope County Illinois up to four years ago when we moved to this County. After Duncan deserted my mother she followed the occupation of weaving making cloth and with the help of her children we made a living and she was in tolerable bad health when Duncan deserted her and afterward she improved and seemed to be getting along al1 right up to some four years before her death when she was taken with a cough which continued up to the date of her death which occurred January 21st 1889. We had no physician at all during her last illness, which was consumption so Dr. Paris of Harrisburgh (sic) Ills. told us he had prescribed for her occasionally before she died, giving her prescriptions. She was not confined to her bed but about a week being able to be about all the time except during her last illness and no physician was called in for the reason that she said it was no use for a physician could do no good. We would make her teas out of herbs and keep her cough loose not being able to purchase medicines. She was buried by the County the Township Trustee Mr. Wilson of Harrisburgh (sic) furnishing the coffin and my husband and Mr. Dorris dug the grave. We were at no expense for medicine or the expenses of her funeral during her last illiness and after death . And have no claim of any kind for any expense of their kind. Delila Duncan who was the first wife of my husband James E. Bolden, left three children James Calvin who was born October 3rd 1875. Selas Buyawin who was born March 23rd 1879. William David who was born February 25, 1885 and died October 14 1885, these two children are being with us and have been since the date of my marriage to James E. Bolden. I suppose the cause of the trouble between my mother Polly Duncan and Stephen Duncan was on account of the children by my father which she wanted to keep with her and he wanted us to be hired out and for the reason they did not get along pleasantly. He would thereafter and blow around and then go off and get drunk and would just write the children and mother. He never acted like a man that had but little sense and when drinking was in a very cross condition all the time. Not being of any expense for medicine or service or the cost of the coffin of my mother in the digging of the grave, I have no claim to make to be recompensed for these services. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim excepting as one of her children she lived with nee for seven years before she died. My answers have been correctly recorded in this disposition. Julia her X mark Bolden. Witnesseth William McCormick and E. O. Elliott. [includes standard certification signatures]
      "DEPOSITION B, Case of Polly Duncan deceased, No. 577 O.W. On this 21st day of April, 1891, at near Mitchellsville, County of Saline, State of Illinois, before me, Edward P. Elliott, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office, personally appeared Mrs. Delila Duncan, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to her during this Special Examination of aforesaid pension claim, deposes and says: My age is 74 years I am the widow of Thomas Duncan deceased and sister of Polly Duncan deceased the claimant. Residence near and post office address Mitchellsville Saline Co., Ills. I am four years older than my sister Polly Duncan who died about the 21st day of January 1889 at her son in laws Robert Bolden who lives about one mile and a half from Harrisburgh (sic) Saline Co. Ills. We were only sisters and daughters of Simon and Elizabeth Wamble and I married Thomas Duncan and Polly married his brother Stephen Duncan. I do not know the month but she was married to Stephen Duncan in this county, but it was in the year 1857. At this time I was living in Alexander County, Illinois. Stephen was in the Mexican War and was in the war about a year this was during his first wife's life time. His first wife was Maria Hill who was raised in the county and died some eight years before he was married to my sister Polly. My sister Polly had been married to a man named Alfred Ewall (sic) who died about the year 1848. She had seven children by Ewall (sic) but one whom is now living Julia Ann Bolden the wife of Robert Bolden. After my sister married Steven Duncan by whom she had one child named Delila who was married to this same Bob Bolden who afterward married Julia his daughter by her first husband. After their marriage they moved to Pulaski County near Allen Ills. then moved to this county and afterwards moved to Pope County Illinois near Golconda and there he deserted her as well as I remember about the year 1865. He was a man that was always fussing with his family and they did not get along pleasantly so he left her and went to work for a man named William Wilson who lived near Golconda Ills. He lived at Wilsons about one year then went off down the Ohio river in a Skiff taking his bedding and a sett (sic) of carpenter tools along with him and shortly after he left a big storm came up and it is supposed that he was drowned for he never had been heard of afterward. He had promised to write to Mr. Wilson but he never heard from him. He never applied for a divorce. Neither was she ever served with any papers claiming a divorce. She lived near Golconda Ills keeping house and working out up to about six or seven years ago when she moved up into this county living around with her relatives. Her health was bad and she was quite feeble and lived on the Charity of her relatives and friends. She had no money and left no estate whatever. I do not know how long she was sick or what physician attended her during her last illness. And do not know who attended to the payment of her funeral expenses or the expenses of her last illness. Not having seen her daughter or any member of that family since the date of her death and knew the date of her death from a letter written to the family by her daughter. I knew that Polly never remarried after being deserted by Stephen and do not know that she ever had a change to remarry. I knew these facts of his deserting her from what was told me by Polly and other members of the family. I have stated all due facts that I remember of in this matter. I have no procuring interest in the prosecution of this claim for a pension. My answers have been correctly recorded in this deposition. Coleman and Valentine Duncan brothers of Stephen Duncan and Ellen Turner a sister are all the members of the family still living. Coleman and Valentine Duncan live near Golconda Pope Co., Illinois and Ellen Turner lives near Springfield Illinois. William Wilson the man Stephen worked for after leaving Polly is dead. I believe that Coleman and Valentine Duncan were living near Golconda Illinois at the time Stephen deserted Polly in 1865 and will probably remember the facts better than I do. Delila her X mark Duncan. Witness to mark: Willie McCormick and Lucinda Duncan. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of April 1891, and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing. Edward P. Elliott, Special Examiner.
      "DEPOSITION C, Case of Polly Duncan, No. 577. On this 21st day of April, 1891, at Harrisburgh (sic) County of Saline, State of Illinois, before me, Edward P. Elliott, a Special Examiner of the Pension Office. Copy of Bill for Coffin for Mrs. Polly Duncan as allowed by County Commissioners of Saline County Illinois. April 5, 1889. Saline County to John Pruitt, Dr. Coffin for Mrs. Duncan $5.00 " " " Mrs. Davis $5.00. On order Jnus J.L. Dorris and Duncan. """ Wiley Oduin & Pickering Davis. State of Illinois, Saline County} SS I John Priett do solemnly swear that the several items made and we the annexed account are just and true, that the items are herein charged and that the amount claimed to wit ten dollars is due and unpaid after allowing all just credits. Subscribed and served before me this 5th day of April 1889. John Priett . J.H. Peaison, Clerk. I Edward P. Elliott special Examiner U. S. Pension Office Certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original bill on file in the County Clerks Office in Saline County Illinois. Edward P. Elliott, Special Examiner.
      "MEXICAN WAR PENSION, Act of January 29, 1887. WIDOW'S BRIEF. Claimant, Polly Duncan, dead P.O. Soldier, Stephen Duncan Rank, Private Regiment, 3rd Ill. Vols RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY. None. IMPORTANT DATES. Enlisted June 29, 1846 Discharged May 21, 1847 Length of service: 10 mos. & 22 days Invalid app'n filed None Claimant born Nov 17, 1821 Date of Marriage to Soldier: Dec. 21, 1856. Date of Soldier's death Presumed. Record evidence of service in Bounty Land Claim { confirmed by A.G. Rate: EIGHT DOLLARS PER MONTH, commencing January 29, 1887. Submitted for rejection June 21, 1892. Declaration filed March 30, 1887. Rejected on the ground of death of claimant prior to completion of claim. See report of Spec. Exm. St. M. Clinton, Examiner. No OW. Inv. or Wid. pension previously applied for Otto L Suess, Pension Researcher. Bounty Land claim 14263-160-47 Rejected on account of clmt's death leaving no one entitled under Sec. 4718. R.S., Bounty Land Searcher. Approved June 22, 1892 Approved for rejection June 22, 1892. W.L. Chamberlin, Reviewer. W.D. Chadwick, Re-reviewed. (Stamped O.W. and N. Div.)
 

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