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Individual Record for: Elisabeth S. Martin (female)

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!NAME: Elisabeth S. Martin

!NAME: Elisabeth S. Martin - (HS6W-1N) - Source L.D.S., Ancestral File.

!CENSUS: 1850 Johnson County, Arkansas census. Spadra Township. Free Inhabitants. Stamped Pag e Number, 157-B. October 10, 1850.
Elizabeth Smith Age, 33. (f) Born Alabama.
Louisa [Smith] Age, 16. (f) Born Tennessee.
Thomas [Smith] Age, 14. (m) Born Tennessee.
Catherine [Smith] Age, 13. (f) Born Tennessee.
Cymantha [Smith] Age, 11. (f) Born Tennessee.
Zilpha [Smith] Age, 8. (f) Born Tennessee.
William [Smith] Age, 6. (m) Born Tennessee.
John [Smith] Age, 5. (m) Born Tennessee.
James [Smith] Age, 3. (m) Born Tennessee.
Edmond [Smith] Age, 2. (m) Born Arkansas.
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!PROBATE: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D .C. 20409. James M. Martin’s Mexican war Bounty Land Warrant number #40092, which James M . Martin received for his Mexican war service (1847 - 1848) and which was sold to John M. Ma rtin. (In/Part)
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State of Arkansas}
County of Johnson}ss
This day personally appeared before the clerk of the circuit court for said County and Stat e aforesaid, Edmund T. Martin, who applies for letters of administration upon the estate o f his brother James M. Martin, who after being duly sworn deposes and says to the best of hi s knowledge and belief the value of said estate is about the sum of four hundred dollars; tha t the deceased died without a will, that the names and places of residence of the heirs of sa id deceased are as follows to wit: William Martin who resides in the State of Alabama, Sara h Lynch who resides in the State of Illinois, Elizabeth Smith, Edmund T. Martin, Solomo n P. Martin and John M. Martin, all residing in the state of Arkansas, that he will well an d truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels rights and credits of the deceased ; pay his debts as far as his assets will extend and that he will account for and pay over ac cording to law all assets which shall come to his hand a possession.
Sworn to and subscribed before me}
the 7th October A.D. 1850} Edmund T. Martin
A.M. Ward, Clk}
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!PROBATE: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. 20409. James M. Martin’s Mexican war Bounty Land Warrant number #27399, which Jame s M. Martin received for his Mexican war service (1846 - 1847) and which was sold to a Mr. N athaniel D. Osborn of Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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For value Received we John M. Martin, Edmond T. Martin and Elizabeth S. Smith do hereb y sell and assign unto Nathaniel D. Osborn all our right and title to the within Certificat e Warrant No 27399 for 160 acres
Witness our hands this 24 day of March 1851.
John M. Martin
Elizabeth S. Smith
Edmund T. Martin
State of Arkansas}
County of Johnson} ss Be it known that on this 24st day of March A.D. 1851, before me Augu stus M. Ward, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the said County of Johnson, personally a ppeared John M. Martin, Elizabeth S. Smith and Edmund T. Martin all of full age and t o me well known to be severally acknowledged to having executed the foregoing assignment of t he ____ ____ certificate or warrant No 27399 ____ _______ and desired the same so to be certi fied, and I further certify that the date of this my certificate was filled up by me on the d ay on which the same was acknowledged before me in my official capacity as aforesaid. In tes timony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at my office at the dat e above written. Augustus M. Ward
W.H. Connelley
Anderson Hodges
For value Received I William W. Floyd as Attorney in fact for William Martin, Joseph Lyn ch, & Sarah A. Lynch do hereby sell and assign unto Nathaniel D. Osborn of Sebastian Co A rks all their rights and title unto the within certificate or warrant No 27399 for 160 acre s and authorize him to locate the same and receive a Patent thereof. {seal}
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!PENSION: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington , D.C. 20409. James M. Martin’s Mexican war Bounty Land Warrant number #40092, which Jame s M. Martin received for his Mexican war service (1847 - 1848), and which was sold to John M . Martin.
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For value received we Edmond T. Martin, & Elizabeth S. Smith do hereby sell and assign unt o John M. Martin all our right and title to the within certificate Warrant No. 40092 for 16 0 acres
Witness our hands this 24 day of March 1851.
Edmund T. Martin
Elizabeth S. Smith
State of Arkansas}
County of Johnson} Be it known, that on this 24th day of March, A.D. 1851, before me, August us M. Ward, Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the said County of Johnson personally appe ared Edmond T. Martin and Elizabeth S. Smith, both of full age and to me personally wel l known, who severally acknowledged to having executed the above transfer or assignment of th e _____ Warrant or Certificate No 40,092 for 160 acres, for the consideration therein mention ed and desired the same so to be ce[rtified] In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand an d affix the seal of said court at my office in the city of Clarksville, on the day above ment ioned, and I further certify that the date of this my certificate to ____ filled up by me o n the day on which the same was acknowledged before me in my official capacity as aforesaid . Augustus M. Ward Clk
W.H. Connelley
Anderson Hodges
For value Received I William W. Floyd Attorney in fact for William Martin, Joseph Lync h & Sarah A. Lynch do hereby sell and assign unto John M. Martin all their right and titl e unto the within Certificate or Warrant No 40092 for 160 acres of land and authorize him t o locate the same and receive a Patent therefor {seal}
Attest.
Atto: [Attorney] in fact for Joseph Lynch, Sarah A. Lynch & William Martin
State of Arkansas}
County of Johnson} On this 15 day of November 1852 before me personally William W. Floyd At to in fact for Joseph Lynch Sarah A. Lynch & William Martin to me well known, and ackno wledged the foregoing assignment to be his act and deed as said Attorney: and I certify tha t the said William W. Floyd is the identical person named in the aforesaid & annexed Power s of Attorney and who executed as such the foregoing assignment.
John E. Manly Register of the
U S Land Office at Clarksville Arks
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!CENSUS: 1860 Johnson County, Arkansas census. Spadra Township. Stamped Page Number, 1088. En umerated on the 13th day of July, 1860.
John R. Bean Age, 24. (m) Farmer 100. Born Tennessee.
Louisa Jane [Bean] Age, 25. (f) Born Tennessee.
Mary F. [Bean] Age, 4. (f) Born Arkansas
John [Bean] Age, 2. (m) Born Arkansas
Jane [Bean] Age, 1/12. (f) Born Arkansas
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[Ibid:] [Following the above]
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Michael Bean Age, 28. (m) Farmer 100. Born Tennessee.
Emeline [Bean] Age, 24. (f) Born Tennessee.
Matilda [Bean] Age, 9. (f) Born Arkansas.
Amanda [Bean] Age, 6. (f) Born Arkansas.
George [Bean] Age, 3. (m) Born Arkansas.
Isabella [Bean] Age, 2. (f) Born Arkansas.
Jane [Bean] Age, 2/12. (f) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page]
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Elizabeth Smith Age, 43. (f) Farmer /400. Born Alabama.
James [Smith] Age, 13. (m) Born Tennessee.
Edmond [Smith] Age, 11. (m) Born Arkansas.
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[Ibid:] [Same Page]
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Margaret Martin Age, 44. (f) Farmer 600/700. Born Tennessee.
Amanda [Martin] Age, 14. (f) Born Arkansas.
William [Martin] Age, 10. (m) Born Araknsas.
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!COURT - WITNESS FOR GRAND JURY: Information found in the Johnson County Courthouse, Clarksvi lle, Arkansas. County Court Records. Volume/s -D-. Year/s, 1858 - 1871. Also found in The L.D .S., Family History Library file film number #1027116. Page, 282. (In/Part)
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[...]Thursday Morning October 17th 1865[...]
[Witness for the Grand Jury]
The clerk here files a list of witness before the
Grand Jury who had penned their attendance as follows:
[...] Elizabeth Smith No. 60 [$] 1.25[...]
[...] Margarette Martin No. 78 [$] 1.50[...]
[...] Which was examined allowed and ordered that
warrant issue therefore.
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!PENSION: Information found in The National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. Pension file of Edmund S. Smith, Dependents Claim, Applicant: Elizabeth Smith, Mot her of Veteran: Edmund S. Smith. Pension file number 124,518.
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MOTHER’S DECLARATION FOR ARMY PENSION.
STATE of Arkansas}
Johnson COUNTY}ss.
On this 3d day of March A.D. 1866, before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Jo hnson and State of Arkansas personally appeared Mrs. Elisabeth Smith, aged 49 years, a resi dent of Johnson County in the State of Arkansas who, being duly sworn according to law, dot h on her oath make the following declaration: That she is the widow of Abraham Smith and mot her of Edmond S. Smith, who was a Private in Company “A” commanded By Captain Ira D. Brons on in the 4th Regiment of Arkansas Infantry Volunteers, and who die’d at Fort Smith Arkansa s on or about the Eight day of June 1866, by reason of Typhoid Fever, he die’d in General Hos pital at said Fort Smith of said disease contracted while a Soldier as aforesaid in the lin e of duty. She further declares, that her said son, upon whom she was wholly dependant for s upport, having left no widow or minor child under sixteen years of age surviving, declarant m akes this application for a pension, under the act of Congress approved July 14, 1862, and re fers to the evidence filed herewith, and that in the proper department to establish her claim . She also declares that she has not in any way been engaged in, or aided or abetted the reb ellion in the United States, that she is not in receipt of a pension under the second sectio n of the act above mentioned, or under any other act, and that she has not married since th e death of her son the soldier above named. She hereby constitutes and appoints Rep Daniel s & Sherwood her attorneys with power of substitution to prosecute the claim and procure a ce rtificate, with full power and authority to do and perform all and every lawful act and thin g whatsoever necessary and requisite to be done in and about the premises, except drawing th e money, which will be hereafter provided for my post office address is Clarksville in th e County of Johnson and State of Arkansas.
Witnesses...........................................................her
J.G. Connelley}...................................Elizabeth X Smith
Wm W. Floyd }................................................mark
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written and als o, personally appeared William Bristow and Isaac H. Grides residents of Johnson County, A rkansas persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly swor n according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Mrs. Elizabeth Smith w ho has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and were personally a cquainted with her and her son before he entered the military service of the United States . That her son, the said Edmond S. Smith was the person who served as stated in said declar ation. That from their knowledge of, and acquaintance with the family of the declarant and h er son, the soldier above named, they know that he left surviving no widow, or child, or chil dren under sixteen years of age; that she was wholly dependent upon him for support, and tha t she was the wife and is now the Widow of Abraham Smith and has been a widow since the deat h of her said son. That they reside as above stated and have no interest in the prosecutio n of this claim. We were members of said Co. “A” we know that he enlisted in said company a s stated above and I William Bristow being O.S. of said company knew the Surgeon of the Hos pital reported to the company that he died as above stated, that said disease was contracte d while in the line of duty as a soldier as aforesaid } William Bristow
Witnesses
J.G. Connelley}
Wm W. Floyd}
Isaac H. Grides}
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this third day of March A.D. 1866. and I hereby certify t hat I have no interest direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim that the same wa s read over fully explained to and an, questioned by them before signing the same In Test imony Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of the court above named . Chas Reed Jo Co Clerk.
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!HOMESTEAD: Information found in the Arkansas State Capitol Building, Little Rock, Arkansas . Tract Books, Original Entry. Also found in The L.D.S., Family History Library file film nu mber #1302803. (Note all three are listed on the same page in the Original Tract Book)
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N2NE4 Section 19, Township 6 North, Range 31 West. 80 Acres Edmon T. Martin. Date of Sale , Feb. 27, 1868. Number #693. Canceled see letter to Register & Receiver, Aug. 1, 1875.
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S2NW4 Section 20, Township 6 North, Range 31 West. 80 Acres Thomas M. Smith. Date of Sale , Feb. 27, 1868. Number #685. Canceled see letter to Register & Receiver Jany. 23/
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N2NW4 Section 20, Township 6 North, Range 31 West. 80 Acres Elizabeth Smith. Date of Sale , Feb. 9, 1870 Number #3809 Canceled see letter to Register & Receiver Nov. 21/
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!HOMESTEAD: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington , D.C. In the 049 Land Management Papers. Cancelled Homestead Application Number #3809 fo r Elizabeth Smith of Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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Clarksville Ark., Feb 9 1870., Hd Application., No 3809., Elizabeth Smith., Canceled See let ter to R & R Nov. 21, 1871., See 20 6. 31 W[est].
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[Ibid:]
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HOMESTEAD.
Application}
No. 3809} LAND OFFICE at Clarksville, Ark Feby 9th 1870
I, Elizabeth Smith of Sebastian Co. Ark do hereby apply to enter, under the provisions of th e act of Congress approved May 20, 1862, entitled “An act to secure homesteads to actual sett lers on the public domain,” the N2 of NW4 of Section 20 in Township 6th N of Range 31 W conta ining 80 Acres.
..............................................................her
...............................................Elizabeth X Smith
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LAND OFFICE at Clarksville, Ark Feby 9th 1870
I, Jas ____________ Register of the Land Office, do hereby certify that the above applicatio n is for Surveyed Lands of the class which the applicant is legally entitled to enter under t he Homestead act of May 20, 1862, and that there is no prior, valid, adverse right to the sam e. James A. Sh______ Register.
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[Ibid:]
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HOMESTEAD.
RECEIVER'S OFFICE, Clarksville, Ark Feby 9, 1870
RECEIVER'S RECEIPT} - {APPLICATION,
NO. 3809}-------------------------------{NO. 3809
Received of Elizabeth Smith the sum of Seven dollars ____ cents; being the amount of fee an d compensation of Register and Receiver for the entry of N2 of NW4 of Section 20 in Townshi p 6 N, of Range 31 W under the acts of Congress approved May 20, 1862, and March 21, 1864, en titled “An act to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain.”
$7 00. Wm S. Hutchinson Receiver.
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[Ibid:]
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I hereby relinquish all my right and title to the within land.
.......................................................her
........................................Elizabeth X Smith
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Canceled see letter to R & R Nov 21, 1871.
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[Ibid:]
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HOMESTEAD.
Affidavit}
3809 Land Office at Clarksville Ark
I Elizabeth Smith of Sebastian Co Having filed my application No 3809 under the provision s of the act of Congress approved May 20 1862 Entitled “An Act to Secure Homesteads to Actua l Settlers on the Public Domain” do solemnly swear that I am the head of a family a citizen o f the United States that I have not had the benefit of this Act that I make my application N o 3809 for my own exclusive use and benefit and for actual Settlement and Cultivation and no t directly or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other person or persons whomsoever.
.................................................... her
......................................Elizabeth X Smith
....................................................mark
Sworn to and Subscribed this 9th day of February 1870 Before James A. Shigley Reg Land Offi ce
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!CENSUS: 1870 Sebastian County, Arkansas census. Center Township. Stamped Page Number, 123-B . August 30, 1870.
Smith..Elizabeth Age, 53. (f)(w) Keeping House. Born Alabama. Can not read, yes. Can not writ e, yes.
Been...Mary Age, 13 (f)(w) At Home. Born Arkansas. Attended School, yes.
[Been] John Solo Age, 12. (m)(w) At Home. Born Arkansas. Attended School, yes.
[Been] Symantha Age, 10. (f)(w) At Home. Born Arkansas. Attended School, yes.
[Been] Louisa C. Age, 8. (f)(w) At Home. Born Arkansas. Attended School, yes.

!CENSUS: 1880 Census For Elisabeth S. (Martin) Smith?

!PENSION: Information found in The National Archives and Records Administration. Washington D .C. Civil war pension papers, Edmund S. Smith, Dependents Claim, Applicant: Elizabeth Smit h, Mother of Veteran: Edmund S. Smith. Pension file number, 124,518.
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DEPENDENCE AFFIDAVIT - INCOME AND PROPERTY,
For Use in Mother’s or Father’s Pension Claim,
To be Executed by a Disinterested Witness, Not Related to Claimant, Having Personal Knowledg e of The Character and Value of all Property owned by the Claimant, and the Amount and Sourc e of Income.
STATE OF Arkansas}
COUNTY OF Johnson}ss.
In the Pension Claim of Elizabeth Smith Mother of Edmond S. Smith Private, Co. A, 4th Reg’t , Arkansas Infantry Vols., personally came before me, a clerk of the Circuit Court, in and fo r the aforesaid County and State, Micheal M. Bean, who I hereby is a respectable and credib le person, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim that his ag e is 58 years, and he has been intimately acquainted with the above - named claimant since 18 48, and knew her son, the above - named soldier for 16 years immediately prior to his enlistm ent in the military service of the United States. That said Elizabeth Smith has owned no re al estate since enlistment of her said son Edmond S. the husband and father having died befo re sons enlistment - at the time of enlistment of said Edmond S. the said Elizabeth owned o nly two cows and calves about six head of hogs a small lot of household property the whole va lue of which was not more than one hundred dollars - the claimants income from all sources si nce her sons enlistment has been nothing ______ as _____ only given to her by friends - She h as received a living since Sons death through _______ of friends and her own labor which ha s been ______ very little on account of her age The husband and father having died previou s to sons enlistment and left nothing for support of his widow and son. That he has been wel l acquainted with said Elizabeth since 1848 Knew her said son Edmond S. from his birth t o his death, Knew him to be a _________ ________ 4th Arks Infty. Knew that at the time of hi s enlistment he was living with his _____ mother Elizabeth and that he was her only dependan ce for support she not being able to support herself. He further declares that his post offi ce address is Clarksville, County of Johnson, State of Arkansas, and that he is not intereste d in said claim or concerned in its prosecution: that his knowledge of the foregoing facts wa s derived from an intimate acquaintance to said parties since 1848 living neighbors to them.
If affiant makes his mark, two persons must attest by writing their names on the lines below.
John G. Connelley.......................... his
J.C. Bunch........................Micheal M. X Bean
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............................................Signature of affiant
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!PENSION: Information found in The National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. Pension file, Edmund S. Smith, Dependents Claim, Applicant Elisabeth Smith, Mothe r of Veteran: Edmund S. Smith. Pension file number, #124,518.
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.
STATE OF Arkansas}
County of Sebastian}ss:
In the Mothers Claim of Elisabeth Smith Mother Edmund S. Smith, late of Co. A, Reg’t ____ _ Vols., personally came before me, a Notary Public, in and for the aforesaid County and Stat e, I.M. Long, who, I hereby certify, is a respectable and credible person, and who, being d uly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim, as follows: the claimant Mrs. Elisab eth Smith has never been married since 1864 when her son died and when she was then a wido w to the best of his knowledge & _______ .
He further declares that his post office address is Excelsior, County of Sebastian, State o f Arkansas, and that he is not interested in said claim or concerned in its prosecution.
I.M. Long - Signature of affiant
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!PENSION: Information found in The National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. Pension file, Edmund S. Smith, Dependents Claim, Applicant: Elisabeth Smith, Mothe r of Veteran: Edmund S. Smith. Pension file number, #124,518.
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.
STATE OF Arkansas}
County of Sebastian}ss:
n the Mothers Claim of Elisabeth Smith Mother Edmund S. Smith, late of Co. A Reg't ______ _ Vols., personally came before me a Notary Public, in and for the aforesaid County and State , Joel Hale, who, I hereby certify, is a respectable and credible person, and who, being du ly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim, as follows: I have know the claimant 4 0 yrs Knew her husband, know the claimant has never married since her husband died, much les s since 1864
He further declares that his post office address is Excelsior, County of Sebastian, State o f Arkansas, and that he is not interested in said claim or concerned in its prosecution.
Joel Hale - Signature of affiant.
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!PENSION: Information found in The National Archives and Records Administration. Washington , D.C. Civil war pension papers of Edmund S. Smith, Dependant Claim, Applicant: Elisabet h Smith, Mother of Veteran, Edmund S. Smith. Pension file number, 124, 518.
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AFFIDAVIT TO CONTRIBUTIONS OF SOLDIER
For Use In Mother’s or Father’s Pension Claim.
STATE OF Arkansas }
County of Sebastian}ss.
In the matter of the Pension Claim of Elisabeth Smith mother of Edmond S. Smith, Co. A, Reg ’t Arks., Vols., personally came before me County Clerk, in and for the aforesaid County an d State, A.J. Watts, who I hereby certify is a respectable and credible person, and who, be ing duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid claim that his age is 44 years, and h e has been intimately acquainted with the above-named claimant since 1852, and knew her son t he above named soldier for 12 years immediately prior to his enlistment in the military servi ce of the United States.
That he had never been married, his mother the claimant was a widow at the time of his birt h his father having died prior thereto. In the year 1861 all the sons of claimant had left h ome, except this one who remained with his mother and was her sole dependent for support unti l he enlisted in 1864, and died shortly thereafter. He contributed to his mothers support b y performing all the labor on their little farm under her direction, being her sole and onl y dependence for that business, and after his enlistment he died before he drew any pay upo n which his said mother was relying for support, after his said enlistment. He further decla res that his post office address is Cotton Wood Cherokee Nation, Ind[ian] Ter[ritory], and th at he is not interested in said claim or concerned in its prosecution; that his knowledge o f the foregoing facts was derived from his living in the immediate neighbor home of the claim ant during his acquaintance with her. A. J. WATTS Signature of affiant.
Also personally appeared M. J. WATTS, residing at No. ________ in ____________ street, in P aw Paw, I. T. [Indian Territory], and E. Smith residing at No.________, in __________ stree t, in Fort Smith Arks., persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, an d who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Elisabeth Smith, the claim ant, make her mark to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe fro m the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical p erson represented to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
1. M.J. WATTS
2. E. SMITH
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 day of April, 1887; and I hereby certify that the c ontents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant a nd witnesses before swearing, including the words erased, and the words added; and that I hav e no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. [Seal.] Jno A. McCl ine. County Clerk
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!PENSION: Information found in the National Archives and Records Administration. Washington D .C. 20409. Elisabeth Smith, Mother and Pension Claimant of Sons’, Edmund S. Smith’s Civi l war service. Number #124,518. (In/Part). This Civil war pension was rejected by the U.S. , government because Edmund S. Smith was never mustered into the United States Army.
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AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMANT
State of Arkansas}
County of Sebastian}ss.
In the matter of the Pension Claim of Elizabeth Smith, mother of Edmund S. Smith, late of Co . A. Reg’t 4 Ark, Infantry Vols., personally came before me, Circuit Clerk, in and for the af oresaid County and State, Elizabeth Smith, who, being duly sworn, declares that she is the c laimant in the above-described claim, and her Post office address is Excelsior, County of Seb astian State of Arkansas; that My residence and P.O. address at the time of my son’s death wa s Clarksville Johnson Co. Ark. I lived at Clarksville until the year 1870 when I moved to Seb astian Co. Ark making Greenwood my P.O. until four or five years ago when my present P.O. wa s established (Excelsior) At the time of the soldiers death I was a widow. I had three child ren living: Thomas M. Smith aged 28 years Sarah Catherine Bates aged about 26 years, an d Zelphia Hale age about 22 years. This was all the members of my family at that time. I ha ve supported myself ever since the soldiers death without any legal support or help.
When the affiant signs by mark two persons must attest by writing their names on the lin es below . Elizabeth X Smith
1 Thomas M. Smith
2 J.B. Hadley .
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day, by the above-named affiant; and I certify that th e foregoing affidavit was read over to said affiant, and its contents fully explained befor e execution. I am in no wise interested in this claim nor I concerned in its prosecution. I f urther certify that I carefully explained the affidavit to witness before execution and am sa tisfied that the witness fully understood the same, Witness my hand and official seal, this 2 2nd day of June, 1887.
W.K. Statcup Dep. Clerk Circuit Court
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!NOTE: Note in the following census that Elisabeth S. (Martin) Smith is shown as the mother o f 9 children, with 4 children now living.

!CENSUS: 1900 Sebastian County, Arkansas census. Jim Fork Township. E.D., Number, 116. Shee t Number, 4-A. June 6, 1900.
Hale Joel Head. (w)(m) Jan 1832. Age, 68. Married. married-44-years. Born Tennessee. Fathe r born North Carolina. Mother born Tennessee. Farmer. Can read, yes. Can write, yes. English . Owned. Free. Farm.
[Hale] Cilphia Wife (w)(f) June 1841. Age, 58. Married. married-44-years. Mother of 9 childre n, 7 children now living. Born Tennessee. Father born Tennessee. Mother born Alabama. Can rea d, yes. Can write, yes. English.
Gibbons Ellen M. Daughter. (w)(f) May 1864. Widow. Mother of 0 children, 0 children now livin g. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mother born Tennessee. Can read, yes. Can write, yes . English.
Smith Elizabeth Mother[-in-law] (w)(f) 1817. Age, 83. Widow. Mother of 9 children, 4 childre n now living. Born Alabama. Father born North Carolina. Mother born North Carolina. Can read , yes. Can write, yes. English.
Hale Martin Son. (w)(m) May 1868 Age, 32. Widower. Born Arkansas. Father born Tennessee. Mo ther born Tennessee. Farm L[aborer] Can read, yes. Can write, yes. English.
[Hale] Monroe G[rand-]Son (w)(m) Nov 1894 Single. Born Arkansas. Father born Arkansas. Mothe r born Arkansas.

!TOMBSTONE - CEMETERY: Information taken from photographs of tombstones. Photographs taken i n the spring of 1996. Valley View Cemetery, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
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VALLEY VIEW CEMETERY
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JOEL W. HALE. Born Jan. 8. 1832. Died Oct. 1. 1910.
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[Ibid:]
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ZILPHIA M. HALE. Born June 20. 1841. Died Dec. 25. 1925.
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[Ibid:]
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ELIZABETH S. SMITH. Born Apr. 9. 1817. Died Jan. 9. 1904.
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!BIOGRAPHY: Information found in, THE KEY, Official Publication Of South Sebastian County His torical Society. Spring 1967. Volume No. 2. Issue No. 1. P.O. Box 532, Greenwood, Arkansas 7 2936. Page, 21.
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A PIONEER FAMILY
By Gladys Walgreen
Mr. John Been was born in the year 1859 in Clarksville, Arkansas. His parents died while h e was a very young boy. His grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith assumed the responsibility of c aring for John and his sisters, Mary Tennessee, Jane and Vicy Catherine. Other foster childre n of Elizabeth Smith were James, Sterling and Rob Bates, Monroe, Edd, Jesse and May Long . They all lived as brothers and sisters on the place now owned by Ray Cahoon which was deede d to Elizabeth Smith by Robert Bates, uncle of Sterling, Rob and James Bates. They were al l well cared for, taught and trained by Elizabeth Smith who they lovingly referred to as Gr anny Smith. Mr. Beens wife, Margaret [Talbott] Been was born in Waldron, Arkansas in the yea r 1860. At age 9, she assumed the responsibility of keeping house and caring for her mother w ho was an invalid for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Been were married 4 March 1887. At first the y farmed near the old Stump Springs on Backbone Mountain. Later, they bought an 80 acre far m which joined the farm where he had lived with Granny Smith and the other nine of Grannie ’s foster children. They built a pioneer log cabin on their 80 acres which had five acres cl eared. They moved in before the fireplace was finished and Mrs. Been did the cooking campfir e style for 2 months. The Beens reared a large happy family. They all worked hard but took t ime out for recreation and rest. Mr. Been always rested or napped for 30 minutes after his no on meal. Mr. and Mrs. Been are remembered for their generosity and hospitality; especially t heir summer banquets of fruit and water melon. They both had delightful hobbies. He was a bee keeper and his hobby brought him a nice income along with pleasure. Another hobby was raisin g decorative dipper gourds. He made children happy by telling stories of the past. Mrs Been s hobby was making beautiful quilts. They both liked to visit their many friends and were goo d listeners and helped solve many problems and helped bear their many burdens. In their lat e life they made trips by train to places of interest in the United States. On their 50th we dding anniversary they had an all day celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Swift, teachers at nearby Ne w Hope School were asked to bring the school children. Mrs. Swift planned and appropriate pro gram for the children to give. The event of their 70th anniversary was known far and wide. T hey were married 72 years when Mr. Been died at the age of 91. Mrs. Been died 1 June 1955, ag e 96. At Mr. Beens death he was referred to as a “Man of God”, like Abraham of old. Mrs. Bee n was referred to as a virtuous woman. They were members of the Valley View Church of Chris t and their remains rest in the Valley View Cemetery near their old home in South Sebastian C ounty. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Been include, Joel, Edd, Perry, Lizzajane (all deceased ), Ben of Greenwood, Luther of Fort Smith, Jesse Waco, Texas, John Junior Indiana, Effi e Huff Rosswell, New Mexico, Mrs. Ninnevell Ulmer Greenwood, Arkansas, Mrs. Velma Gofort h Hackett, Arkansas.
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!NOTE: In the following Death Certificate of Zilphia (Smith) Hale, Elisabeth S. Martin's maid en name is listed as "Marton."

!DEATH CERTIFICATE: Information found in the State of Arkansas, State Board of Health, Burea u of Vital Statistics, Division of Vital Records, Slot 44, 4815 West Markham Street, Little R ock, Arkansas 72205-3867. Death Certificate of Zelphia M. ( Smith) Hale daughter of Elisa beth S. ( Martin) Smith and Abraham Smith.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS, State Board Of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, CERTIFICATE OF DEATH #1 957: Registration District No.584. Primary Registration District No. 6805. 1.,Place of Death , County, Sebastian, Township, Center. 2.,Full Name ZILPH HALE. 3.,Sex, -F-. 4.,Color or Ra ce, White. 5.Single Married Widowed or Divorced ____. 6.,Date of Birth, June 20 1840. 7.,Age, ________. 8.,Occupation,______. 9.,Birthplace, Tennessee. 10.,Name of Father, Abraham Smith . 11.,Birthplace of Father, _________. 12.,Maiden Name of Mother, Marton. 13.,Birthplace of M other,_________. 14.,The above is True to the Best of My Knowledge, (Informant) Norie Carli le, (Address) Greenwood Ark. 15.,Filed Jan 1 1926, ______ Bell Registrar. 16., Date of Death , Dec - 25 - 1925. 17., The Cause of Death was as follows: Died Suddenly - was not attended b y physician she has had natural regurgitation for years, Signed B.P. Ware M.D. 12/26, Addre ss, Greenwood Ark. 18.,Length or Residence,_______. 19.,Place of Burial or Removal,_______. , Date of Removal,______. 20.,Undertaker, _______, Address,_________.
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