1885 Confederate Pension Applications

This collection contains the 1885 Confederate pension applications, including some correspondence or additional affidavits regarding a soldier's or widow's claim. The forms provide the applicant's name; age (at time of application); place of residence; service information such as company, regiment, length of service, and wounds or disability; name of witness; and date of application. Also included are verification from the county pension board regarding applicant's claim and whether the application was approved or disallowed by the state board of inquiry. Widows' applications are typically filed under the names of the deceased soldier.

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