THE YOUNGER FAMILY
[DOCUMENT 101]
3-1647.
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ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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CERT. 827,892
NAME, CHARLES YOUNGER
SERVICE, E 9 WVA INFT
JAN 29/14
CLMT AS PER COPY [
Initialed]MARCH 3/14
A.G. FOR PERIOD OF DESERTION [
Initialed]JULY 6/16 A.G. FOR AGE AT
REENLISTMENT AND ANY OTHER AGE
OF RECORD REV SLIP. [
Initialed]AFFIDAVIT
...............
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF MASON, SS:
IN REFERENCE TO CLAIM OF CHARLES YOUNGER LATE OF CO. E 9TH REGT, WVA., INF., VOLS. CTF. NO. 827892.
ON THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 1914, PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME A NOTARY PUBLIC, WITHIN AND FOR THE AFORESAID COUNTY AND STATE, DULY AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS, CHARLES YOUNGER, AGED 71 YEARS [
70 years, 27 days], A RESIDENT OF ROUTE 1 AND WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS GALLIPOLIS, OHIO AND WHO BEING BY ME DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW DECLARES IN RELATION TO THE AFORESAID CLAIM AS FOLLOWS:THAT I LIVED IN MASON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA FROM THE YEAR 1850 UNTIL THE YEAR 1860. I LIVED AT THIS TIME I SPEAK OF WITH MY FATHER CHARLES H.H. YOUNGER AND MOTHER ELIZABETH YOUNGER, ON THE OLD MASHIR FARM IN CLENDENIN DISTRICT, MASON COUNTY, WEST VA ABOUT 9 MILES FROM POINT PLEASANT, W.VA & UPON THE GREAT KANAWHA RIVER.
I AM UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS TO PROVE ORIGIN & CONTINUANCE TO ESTABLISH TITLE UNDER THE GENERAL PENSION LAW AND WOULD THEREFORE REQUEST THAT YOU GIVE ME ALL UPON MY AGE AND SERVICE.
WITNESS: (1) O.T. ASHLEY [
Signed] [Signed] BY HIS MARK "X"(2) P.B. BUXTON[
Signed] CHARLES YOUNGERSWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1914, BY THE ABOVE NAMED AFFIANT WHOM I CERTIFY TO BE WELL KNOWN TO ME, TO BE REPUTABLE AND ENTITLED TO CREDIT; THAT I HAVE NO INTEREST IN THIS CLAIM AND AM NOT CONCERNED IN ITS PROSECUTION. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUG. 24TH, 1920.
[
Signed] D.W. BROWNNOTARY PUBLIC
[DOCUMENT 102]
3-094
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
MARCH 3/14
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL WAR DEPARTMENT
FOR A FURTHER REPORT SHOWING THE
DATE ON WHICH THE SOLDIER RETURNED
TO DUTY FROM HIS DESERTION NOTED
IN REPORT OF SEPT 9, 1895. SUCH
REPORT IS REQUESTED IN ORDER THAT
THE EXACT PERIOD MAY BE ASCERTAINED
THAT SOLDIER WAS IN DESERTION OR
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE.
(4 ENCLOSURES)
CT 827892
CHARLES YOUNGER
E 9 W.VA. INFT
G.M. SALTZGABER
COMMISSIONER
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON.
MAR 4, 1914
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
with the information that in the case
of CHARLES YOUNGER, capt phelps, co
e. 9’ w.va. inf. the records show him
deserted feb 20, 1864 and was gained
from desertion april 23, 1864.
the charge of desertion of february
20, 1864 against this man is removed under
the provisions of section 2 of the act of
congress, approved march 2, 1899. he was
absent without leave from feb 20, 1864 to
april 23, 1864.
[
Signed] GEORGE ANDREWSTHE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
[DOCUMENT 103]
3-366.
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NO. 827,892
REISSUE INVALID PENSION.
TO ALLOW UNDER THE GENERAL LAW
CLASS, ARMY
CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER | RANK, PRIVATE CO 3 9TH W.VA. INFT AND PRIVATE CO. B 1ST W. VA. VET INFT |
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ATTORNEY, D.W. BROWN P.O. POINT PLEASANT, W. VA. |
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SUBMITTED FEB 2, 1914, FOR REJECTION ON THE GROUND THAT CLAIMANT HAS DECLARED HIS INABILITY IN AFFIDAVIT FILED JAN 29, 1914, TO ESTABLISH HIS TITLE TO PENSION UNDER THE GENERAL LAW.
F. QUINN JONES, EXAMINER.
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APPROVED FOR REJECTION, RUPTURE OF LEFT SIDE, RHEUMATISM AND DISEASE OF STOMACH ON THE GROUND OF NO RECORD AT WAR DEPT. NO MEDICAL OR OTHER SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE SHOWING ORIGIN IN SERVICE AND CLAIMANT DECLARED INABILITY TO SHOW THAT SAID DISABILITIES ARE DUE TO HIS MILITARY SERVICE AND LINE OF DUTY. | APPROVED FOR NO MEDICAL ACTION REQUIRED. |
FEB 13, 1914, S.W. CUDDY REVIEWER. | |
MARCH 10, 1914, J.O.C. ROBERTS RE-REVIEWER. |
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WAS PENSIONED AT $12 PER MONTH UNDER ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890.
NOW PENSIONED AT $19 PER MONTH UNDER ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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ENLISTED DEC 12, 1861. OTHER SERVICE FROM: NONE
DISCHARGED JULY 21, 1865.
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PRESENT CLAIM.
DECLARATION FILED JULY 5, 1911, ALLEGES RUPTURE OF LEFT SIDE, RHEUMATISM AND DISEASE OF STOMACH CONTRACTED DURING HIS MILITARY SERVICE.
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CLAIMANT DOES NOT WRITE.
[DOCUMENT 104]
[
Top line unreadable]CIVIL WAR DIVISION
INV. CTF. 827892
CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9 W.VA. INF.
MARCH 24, 1914.
MR. CHARLES YOUNGER,
R.R. NO. 2.
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
SIR:
YOUR ABOVE ENTITLED CLAIM FOR PENSION UNDER THE GENERAL LAW, FILED JULY 5, 1911, IS REJECTED ON THE GROUND THAT THERE IS NO RECORD IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT OF THE ALLEGED RUPTURE OF LEFT SIDE, RHEUMATISM AND DISEASE OF STOMACH, NO MEDICAL OR OTHER SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE SHOWING ORIGIN OF SAME IN THE SERVICE AND YOUR DECLARED INABILITY TO SHOW THAT SAID DISABILITIES ARE DUE TO YOUR MILITARY SERVICE IN LINE OF DUTY.
THE RULES OF PRACTICE OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO APPEAL TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE HEREOF.
YOUR CLAIM FOR PENSION UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912, BASED ON AGE AND SERVICE HAS BEEN ALLOWED AT THE RATE OF $25. PER MONTH FROM JANUARY 1, 1913, THE DATE OF FILING YOUR CLAIM, AND $30. PER MONTH FROM JANUARY 1, 1918, THE DATE ON WHICH YOU WILL HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF 75 YEARS. SO MUCH OF SAID CLAIM AS IS BASED UPON DISABILITY HAS BEEN WAIVED BY YOU.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Not signed] G.M. SALTZGABER.COMMISSIONER.
[DOCUMENT 105]
[
Top line unreadable]CIVIL WAR DIVISION
INV. CTF. 827892
CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9 W.VA. INF.
MARCH 24, 1914.
D.W. BROWN, ATTY.,
POINT PLEASANT,
WEST VIRGINIA.
SIR:
THE ABOVE ENTITLED CLAIM FOR PENSION UNDER THE GENERAL LAW, FILED JULY 5, 1911, IS REJECTED ON THE GROUND THAT THERE IS NO RECORD IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT OF THE ALLEGED RUPTURE OF LEFT SIDE, RHEUMATISM AND DISEASE OF STOMACH, NO MEDICAL OR OTHER SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE SHOWING ORIGIN OF SAME IN THE SERVICE AND CLAIMANT’S DECLARED INABILITY TO PROVE THAT SAID DISABILITIES ARE DUE TO HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN LINE OF DUTY.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Not signed] G.M. SALTZGABER.COMMISSIONER.
[DOCUMENT 106]
3-389.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JANUARY 2, 1915.
SIR:
PLEASE ANSWER AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE, THE QUESTIONS ENUMERATED BELOW. THE INFORMATION IS REQUESTED FOR FUTURE USE, AND IT MAY BE OF GREAT VALUE TO YOUR WIDOW OR CHILDREN. USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH REQUIRES NO STAMP.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[Signed]
G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
CHARLES YOUNGER
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO
827892 ACT MAY
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NO. 1. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH ? ANSWER: MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO. JAN. 1ST, 1841 [
THE NAME OF ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH YOU SERVED ? ANSWER: CO. E. 9TH W.VA. INF. AND CO. B. 1ST W.VA. VET. INF. VOLS.
NO. 2. WHAT WAS YOUR POST OFFICE AT ENLISTMENT ? ANSWER: POINT PLEASANT, W.VA.
NO. 3. STATE YOUR WIFE’S FULL NAME AND HER MAIDEN NAME. ANSWER: MEDAY YOUNGER, NEE, RUPE.
NO. 4. WHEN, WHERE, AND BY WHOM WERE YOU MARRIED ? ANSWER: MAY 21ST, 1904. GALLIPOLIS, OHIO. BY W.H. MILLER.
NO. 5. IS THERE ANY OFFICIAL OR CHURCH RECORD OF YOUR MARRIAGE ? ANSWER: OFFICIAL RECORD. IF SO WHERE ? ANSWER: AT GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
NO. 6. WERE YOU PREVIOUSLY MARRIED ? IF SO, STATE THE NAME OF YOUR FORMER WIFE, THE DATE OF MARRIAGE, AND THE DATE AND PLACE OF HER DEATH OR DIVORCE. IF THERE WAS MORE THAN ONE PREVIOUS MARRIAGE, LET YOUR ANSWERS INCLUDE ALL FORMER WIVES. ANSWER: YES, BUT MY FIRST WIFE DIED IN THE YEAR 1864 [
1866]. I THEN REMARRIED BUT SOME YEARS AGO THAT WIFE DIED WHEN I THEN MARRIED MY PRESENT WIFE. [Not so, Charlie, not so! Eliza died February 9, 1913, you married Meday May 21, 1904, and don’t forget Mary M. Glass in 1864!]NO. 7. IF YOUR PRESENT WIFE WAS MARRIED BEFORE HER MARRIAGE TO YOU, STATE THE NAME OF HER FORMER HUSBAND, THE DATE OF SUCH MARRIAGE, AND THE DATE AND PLACE OF HIS DEATH OR DIVORCE, AND STATE WHETHER HE EVER RENDERED ANY MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE, AND, IF SO, GIVE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION IN WHICH HE SERVED. IF SHE WAS MARRIED MORE THAN ONCE BEFORE HER MARRIAGE TO YOU, LET YOUR ANSWER INCLUDE ALL FORMER HUSBANDS. ANSWER: NO MY PRESENT WIFE WAS NEVER MARRIED BEFORE OUR OWN MARRIAGE.
NO. 8. ARE YOU NOW LIVING WITH YOUR WIFE, OR HAS THERE BEEN A SEPARATION? ANSWER: YES, I AM LIVING WITH MY PRESENT WIFE AND EXPECT TO UNTIL DEATH.
NO. 9. STATE THE NAMES AND DATES OF BIRTH OF ALL YOUR CHILDREN, LIVING OR DEAD. ANSWER: ELIZABETH BELL BORN ON THE 15TH DAY OF MAY 1907 [
Elizabeth Belle, born May 15, 1904], CORA MAY, BORN 1909, "DEAD." [Her birth and death are unrecorded], ALTA MARIEH, BORN OCT. 28TH, 1910 [Alta Marie, born October 20, 1909], ANN ALINE, BORN JAN. 15TH 1911 [Ann Aline, born January 15th 1912], AND VIRGINIA JEROME, BORN JANUARY 28TH, 1913 [Virginia Irene, born June 28, 1913].DATE: MARCH 27TH, 1915. (SIGNATURE) [
Signed] BY HIS MARK "X"WITNESS: [
Signed] D.W. BROWN CHARLES YOUNGERPOINT PLEASANT, W.VA.
[DOCUMENT 107]
3-014.
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ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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CLAIM FOR PENSION.
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CERTIFICATE NO. 827,892
NAME, CHARLES YOUNGER
SERVICE, CO. "E", 9" W.VA. AND
CO. B. 1ST, VET INFT. WEST VA.
CONSOLIDATED WITH 5" W.VA.
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FILED BY
JAMES L. CANTERBURY, ATTY.,
459-1ST AVE.,
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO
ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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DECLARATION FOR PENSION.
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THE PENSION CERTIFICATE SHOULD NOT BE FORWARDED
WITH THE APPLICATION
STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF GALLIA, SS:
ON THIS 6TH DAY OF JUN 1916, A.D. ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN, PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY AND STATE AFORESAID, CHARLES YOUNGER WHO, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, DECLARES THAT HE IS 62¼ YEARS [
72 years, 5 months, 5 days] OF AGE, AND A RESIDENT OF GALLIPOLIS, COUNTY OF GALLIA, STATE OF OHIO; AND THAT HE IS THE IDENTICAL PERSON WHO WAS ENROLLED AT MASON CITY, WEST VIRGINIA, UNDER THE NAME OF CHARLES YOUNGER ON THE 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1862 [December 12, 1861], AS A PRIVATE, IN CO. "E", NINTH REG’T WEST VA. INFT. VOLS., IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, IN THE LATE CIVIL WAR, AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AT WHEELING, WEST VA., ON THE 21ST DAY OF JULY, 1865.THAT HE ALSO SERVED AS VETERAN VOLUNTEER; ENLISTED JANUARY 1ST, 1864 AT FAYETTESVILLE, WEST VA., UNDER G.O. [
General Order] #191, WAR DEPARTMENT, SERIES 1863. TRANSFERRED TO CO. "B", 1ST W.VA. VET. INFT., 5TH AND 9TH CONSOLIDATED.THAT HE WAS NOT EMPLOYED IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OTHERWISE THAN AS STATED ABOVE. THAT HIS PERSONAL DESCRIPTION AT ENLISTMENT WAS AS FOLLOWS: HEIGHT, 5 FEET 8 INCHES; COMPLEXION, DARK; COLOR OF EYES, BLACK; COLOR OF HAIR, BLACK; THAT HIS OCCUPATION WAS A CARPENTER, LABORER; THAT HE IS TOTALLY INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY MANUAL LABOR BY REASON OF HIS ARMY SERVICE.
THAT HIS SEVERAL PLACES OF RESIDENCE SINCE LEAVING THE SERVICE HAVE BEEN AS FOLLOWS: WEST VIRGINIA, AND OHIO. THAT HE APPOINTS JAMES L. CANTERBURY, OF GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, HIS ATTORNEY.
THAT HE IS A PENSIONER UNDER CERTIFICATE NO. 827,892.
THAT HE MAKES THIS DECLARATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING PLACED ON THE PENSION ROLL OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
THAT HIS POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS GALLIPOLIS, COUNTY OF GALLIA, STATE OF OHIO.
ATTEST: (1) F.M. CROMLEY [
Signed] [Signed] BY HIS MARK "X"(2) F.E. CHERINGTON [
Signed] CHARLES YOUNGERSUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, A.D. 1916, AND I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE ABOVE DECLARATION WERE FULLY MADE KNOWN AND EXPLAINED TO THE APPLICANT BEFORE SWEARING, INCLUDING THE WORDS, ________ ERASED, AND THE WORDS, _________ ADDED; AND THAT I HAVE NO INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THE PROSECUTION OF THIS CLAIM.
[
Signed] F.M. CROMLEY,(SIGNATURE)
NOTARY PUBLIC IN & FOR GALLIA CO. OHIO
(OFFICIAL CHARACTER)
DECLARATION ACCEPTED AS A CLAIM UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
[
Initialed]CHIEF, LAW DIVISION
[DOCUMENT 108]
3-392.
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BOARD OF REVIEW
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 26, 1916.
CERT. NO. 827,892
SOLDIER, CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9 REG’T W.VA. INF.
RESPECTFULLY, RETURNED TO
CHIEF OF CIVIL WAR DIV.
1843 [
1844] HAS BEEN ACCEPTEDAS YEAR OF BIRTH IN THIS
CASE BUT THE CLAIMANT
NOW STATES UNDER OATH
HE WAS BORN IN 1844.
BEFORE DETERMINING
WHETHER A CALL AT
CENSUS BUREAU SHOULD
BE MADE IT IS SUGGESTED
THAT WAR DEPT. BE
CALLED IN FOR A REVIEW
AS TO THE SOLDIER’S AGE
AT HIS ENLISTMENT AND
ANY OTHER AGES OF RECORD.
[
Signed] [unreadable]CHIEF, BOARD OF REVIEW.
[DOCUMENT 109]
CIVIL WAR DIVISION,
SECTION
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JULY 6/16.
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL WAR DEPT.
FOR ADDITIONAL REPORT SHOWING
OF RECORD.
5 ENCLOSURES.
INV.CTF.827,892.
CHARLES YOUNGER,
CO.E.9 W.VA.INF. &
CO.B.1ST W.VA. INF.
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S OFFICE.
WASHINGTON
JUL 10, 1916.
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
WITH THE INFORMATION THAT IN
THE CASE OF CHARLES YOUNGER,
CO E 9 W. VA INF. AND CO B,
1 W. VA. VET. INF., THE
RECORDS SHOW HIS AGE AT
VETERANS ENLISTMENT AS 20
YRS, NO OTHER ADDITIONAL
AGE SHOWN.
[
Signed] H.P. McCAINTHE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
[DOCUMENT 110]
CIVIL WAR DIVISION,
SECTION E, EXR J.B.A.
3-1647.
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ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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CERT. NO. 827,892
NAME, CHARLES YOUNGER
GALLIPOLIS
GALLIA, CO., OHIO
SERVICE, E 9 W. VA. INF.
AUG /16 AGE LETTER TO CLMT
AND DATA FOR PENSION OFFICE.
J.B.A.
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[DOCUMENT 111]
3-1901.
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OFFICE OF ……………………………………………………………DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
THE COMMISSIONER…………………………………………………..BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
AUGUST 4, 1916.
INV. CTF. 827,892
CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9TH WEST VIRGINIA INF.
ACCEPT JANUARY 1, 1843, AS DATE OF SOLDIER’S BIRTH.
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
[DOCUMENT 112]
3-370.
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INCREASE
ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER
P.O., GALLIPOLIS COUNTY, GALLIA STATE, OHIO | RANK, PRIVATE SERVICE, E 9 WEST VIRGINIA INF AND B 1 WEST VIRGINIA VET INF |
RATE, $_______ PER MONTH, COMMENCING ________________
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, NONE.
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APPROVAL.
SUBMITTED FOR: REJECTION JUNE 20, 1916, J.B. ALGATE, EXAMINER.
RE-SUBMITTED FOR: REJECTION JULY 12, 1916, J.B. ALGATE, EXAMINER.
RE-SUBMITTED FOR: REJECTION AUG 7, 1916, J.B. ALGATE, EXAMINER.
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APPROVED FOR: REJECTION OF CLAIM
UNDER ACT MAY 11, 1912, FOR DIS-
ABILITY, ON THE GROUND OF CLAI-
MANT’S MANIFEST INABILITY TO
CONNECT HIS PRESENT PHYSICAL CON-
DITION WITH HIS MILITARY SERVICE,
IN LINE OF DUTY, NEVER HAVING
BEEN PENSIONED UNDER THE GENERAL
LAW.
CLAIM FOR AGE & SERVICE ADJUSTED.
RATE, $______ PER MONTH; AGE 73 YEARS [
72 years, 8 months in August of 1916]LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE:
3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
DEDUCTION IN SERVICE FROM ANY
CAUSE:
2 MONTHS, 3 DAYS, ON ACCOUNT OF
DESERTION.
AUGUST 9, 1916, T.R. WILLEY [
Signed]REVIEWER.
AUGUST 9, 1916, W.B. PETTUS [
Signed]RE-REVIEWER.
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ENLISTED: DECEMBER 12, 1861, HONORABLY DISCHARGED JULY 21, 1865.
ENLISTED: ONLY SERVICE.
LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE: 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
PENSIONED AT $25.00 PER MONTH UNDER ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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PRESENT CLAIM, ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
DECLARATION FILED JUNE 8, 1916.
AGE SHOWN BY EVIDENCE 73 YEARS; DATE OF BIRTH JANUARY 1, 1843.
CLAIMANT DOES NOT WRITE.
[DOCUMENT 113]
3-1901
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OFFICE OFDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
THE COMMISSIONERBUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
AUGUST 16, 1916.
INV. CTF. 827,892.
CHARLES YOUNGER
CO E. 9TH WEST VIRGINIA INF.
ACCEPT JANUARY 1, 1843, AS THE DATE OF SOLDIER’S BIRTH
NO READJUDICATION OF FORMER ACTION.
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
[DOCUMENT 114]
CIVIL WAR DIV.----------
SECTION H.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
I.C. # 827-892BUREAU OF PENSIONS
CHARLES YOUNGERWASHINGTON
CO.E.9" W.VA. INF.
DECEMBER 1, 1916.
MR. CHARLES YOUNGER,
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
SIR:
YOUR CLAIM FOR PENSION UNDER THE DISABILITY CLAUSE OF THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912, FILED JUNE 8, 1916, IS REJECTED ON THE GROUND OF YOUR MANIFEST INABILITY TO CONNECT YOUR PRESENT CONDITION WITH YOUR MILITARY SERVICE.
THIS ACTION DOES NOT IN ANY WAY INTERFERE WITH YOUR PENSION YOU ARE NOW RECEIVING FOR AGE AND LENGTH OF SERVICE UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
[DOCUMENT 115]
CFT. NO. 827,892
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ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
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CLAIM OF
CHARLES YOUNGER, PRIVATE
CO. "E", 9" WEST VA. INF.
AFFIDAVIT OF
SIRENA ROUSH,
GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WEST VA.
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FILED BY
JAMES L. CANTERBURY, ATTY.,
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
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FORM 17-3M.
12 15 16SPECIAL NOTICE.--THE CIVIL OFFICER BEFORE WHOM THIS AFFIDAVIT IS EXECUTED
SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO FILL IN ALL SPACES, BOTH IN THE CAPTION
AND JURAT.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF __________________, SS:
IN THE MATTER OF CLAIM OF CHARLES YOUNGER, CO. "E", 9TH WEST VA. INFT. UNDER ACT OF MAY 11, 1912. AGE ORDER.
ON THIS 16TH DAY OF MARCH, A.D. 1917, PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME RANKIN J. HILL NOTARY PUBLIC (MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 19TH, 1923) IN AND FOR THE AFORESAID COUNTY, DULY AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS SIRENA ROUSH AGED 86 YEARS [
She was born circa 1840 according to the Census Reports, so in 1917, she should be approximately 77 years old.], A RESIDENT OF HENDERSON WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA WELL KNOWN TO BE REPUTABLE AND ENTITLED TO CREDIT, AND WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, DECLARED IN RELATION TO AFORESAID CASE AS FOLLOWS:THAT AFFIANT IS A SISTER OF THE SOLDIER CHARLES YOUNGER AND I AM TWO YEARS OLDER [
4 years older -- Sophia, born circa 1842 is 2 years older than Charles and 2 years younger than Sirena.] THAN HE IS; THAT I HAVE A LEAF OUT OF THE OLD FAMILY BIBLE OF MY FATHER AND MOTHER AND ON SAID LEAF IS A RECORD OF THE BIRTHS OF MY FATHER’S FAMILY. SAID LEAF SHOWS THAT MY BROTHER, CHARLES YOUNGER, WAS BORN JANUARY 1ST, 1832. I KNOW THAT HE IS TWO YEARS YOUNGER THAN I AM AND I AM 86 YEARS OLD. [Doesn’t add up, Sirena. If Charles was born in 1832, then as of March 1917, he would be 85 and only 1 year younger than you, etc., etc., etc.].SHE FURTHER DECLARES THAT SHE HAS NO INTEREST IN SAID CASE AND IS NOT CONCERNED IN ITS PROSECUTION.
[ Signed] HADIE NIPPS[ Signed] MARY RAMBY | [ Signed] BY HER MARK "X"SIRENA ROUSH |
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF MASON, SS:
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS DAY BY THE ABOVE-NAMED AFFIANT, AND I CERTIFY THAT I READ SAID AFFIDAVIT, INCLUDING THE WORDS ________ ERASED, AND THE WORDS ________ ADDED, AND ACQUAINTED HER WITH ITS CONTENTS BEFORE SHE EXECUTED THE SAME. I FURTHER CERTIFY THAT I AM IN NOWISE INTERESTED IN SAID CASE, NOR AM I CONCERNED WITH ITS PROSECUTION; AND THAT SAID AFFIANT IS PERSONALLY KNOWN TO ME AND THAT SHE IS A CREDIBLE PERSON.
[
Signed] RANKIN J. HILL(OFFICIAL SIGNATURE)
NOTARY PUBLIC
(OFFICIAL CHARACTER)
[DOCUMENT 116]
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, JUNE 21, 1917.
HON. COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEAR SIR:
THE ACCOMPANING [
SIC] LEAF OUT OF THE FAMILY RECORD OF CLAIMANT’S SISTER MUST BE RETURNED TO CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER, GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, AS HE PROMISED HIS SISTER THAT HE WOULD RETURN IT TO HER, IF SHE WOULD TAKE IT OUT OF HER FAMILY RECORD AND LET HIM HAVE IT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE NO USE FOR IT AFTER THEY SEE HIS CORRECT AGE, OR BIRTH. PLEASE SEND IT BACK TO HIM WITHOUT DELAY.RESPECTFULLY,
J.L. CANTERBURY.
[
The above was typewritten. On the back was a handwritten note which said"Leaf from bible to be returned to Claimant. J.M.]
[DOCUMENT 117]
CIVIL WAR DIVISION,DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
INV. CTF. 827,892,BUREAU OF PENSIONS
CHARLES YOUNGERWASHINGTON
CO.E. 9 WEST VA. INF.
JULY 13, 1917.
MR. CHARLES YOUNGER,
GALLIPOLIS,
OHIO.
SIR:
IN RELATION TO YOUR ABOVE ENTITLED PENSION CASE, IN WHICH THIS BUREAU HAS ACCEPTED JANUARY 1, 1843, AS THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH, YOU ARE INFORMED THAT THE AFFIDAVIT OF YOUR SISTER, SIRENA ROUSH, FILED MAY 24, 1917, IN WHICH SHE STATES THAT SHE HAS A LEAF OF YOUR FATHER’S FAMILY BIBLE WHICH SHOWS THAT YOU WERE BORN JANUARY 1, 1832, DOES NOT OF ITSELF WARRANT ANY CHANGE OF THE ACTION TAKEN. HOWEVER, IF YOU WILL FORWARD SAID FAMILY BIBLE LEAF TO THIS BUREAU FOR INSPECTION, IT WILL BE DULY CONSIDERED WITH A VIEW TO DETERMINING ITS VALUE AS EVIDENCE OF THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABERCOMMISSIONER.
[
At the bottom of this typewritten letter, Mr. Saltzgaber has added the following handwritten note:"The accompaning [SIC] leaf out of the bible herewith transmitted,
must be returned to Claimant, Charles Younger, Gallipolis, Ohio."
[DOCUMENT 118]
3-977.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
SIR:
RECEIPT OF THE PAPER___ BELOW DESIGNATED IS ACKNOWLEDGED, AS OF THE DATE STAMPED ABOVE. THE ACCOMPANYING LEAF CONTAINING THE BIRTH OF CHARLES YOUNGER CALLED FOR BY THE PENSION OFFICE, MUST BE RETURNED TO CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER, BY THE DEPARTMENT, AT GALLIPOLIS, OHIO. MAILED AT GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, JULY 22, 1917.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABER,COMMISSIONER.
3-392.
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BOARD OF REVIEW.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
OCT 29, 1917.
CERT. NO. 827,892
CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9 REG’T WEST VA. INF.
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO MR.
ALBRIGHT, FOR MR. TAFT, REVIEWER
THE CLAIM FOR REISSUE TO
CORRECT DATE OF COMMENCE-
MENT OF INCREASE SHOULD
BE REJECTED. THE ALLEGED
"BIBLE RECORD" IS VALUELESS
AS EVIDENCE. FOLLOWING
AS IT DOES A MARRIAGE
SAID TO HAVE BEEN
CONTRACTED IN 1861.,
COULD HARDLY BE MADE
IN PENCIL OF AN ALLEGED
DATE OF BIRTH IN 1832.
THE CLAIMANT ALLEGED
BEFORE A SPECIAL EXAMIN-
ER THAT WAS NO RECORD
OF HIS BIRTH, AND THE EVI-
DENCE ADDUCED IN SPECIAL
EXAMINATION AND REASON
OF AGE AT ENLISTMENT SHOWS
CONCLUSIVELY THAT HE WAS
NOT BORN EARLIER THAN
1840. THE COMMISSIONER
FIXED DATE OF BIRTH AS
JANUARY 1, 1843.
[
Signed] T.M. DALTON,RE-REVIEWER.
[DOCUMENT 119]
3-364
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CERT. NO. 827,892
ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
ACT OF MARCH 4, 1913.
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CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER
P.O., GALLIPOLIS, RANK, PRIVATE
COUNTY, GALLIA SERVICE, CO. E 9" WEST VIRGINIA INF AND
STATE, OHIO PRIVATE CO. B. 1" WEST VIRGINIA VET INF.
NO ATTORNEY OR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.
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APPROVAL
SUBMITTED FOR: REISSUE TO CORRECT DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF INCREASE OF OCT 15", 1917, JOHN MORRISON, EXAMINER.
APPROVED FOR: REJECTION WITH RATE $____ PER MONTH; AGE 74 YEARS.
GROUND THAT THE EVIDENCE FILED CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AS SHOWING THAT PENSIONER WAS BORN PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1843, DATE FORMERLY ACCEPTED. THE PURPORTED BIBLE RECORD IS NOT SATISFACTORY, AS THE PART REFERRING TO CHARLES YOUNGER IS WRITTEN IN PENCIL AFTER THE RECORD OF AN ENTRY IN 1861.
LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE: 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
OCT 29, 1917, F.H. TAFT [
Signed] OCT 30, 1917, T.M. DALTONLEGAL REVIEWER [
Signed] RE-REVIEWER.ENLISTED: DECEMBER 12, 1861; HONORABLY DISCHARGED JULY 21", 1865.
ENLISTED: NO OTHER SERVICE.
LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE: 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
PENSIONED AT $25.00 PER MONTH, UNDER ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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PRESENT CLAIM, ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
TO CONSIDER BIBLE RECORD FILED JULY 24", 1917
AGE SHOWN BY EVIDENCE [
85 written, then crossed out] 74 YEARS; DATE OF BIRTH: JANUARY 1, 1843.CLAIMANT DOES NOT WRITE.
[DOCUMENT 120]
CIVIL WAR DIV.,
SECTION H-
INV. CTF. #827,892,
CHARLES YOUNGER,NOVEMBER 3, 1917.
E, 9 W. VA. INF.
MR. CHARLES YOUNGER,
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
SIR:
YOUR CLAIM FOR REISSUE TO CORRECT DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF INCREASE OF PENSION FOR AGE AND LENGTH OF SERVICE UNDER THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912, FILED JULY 24, 1917, IS REJECTED ON THE GROUND THAT THE EVIDENCE ON FILE CANNOT BE TAKEN AS SHOWING THAT YOU WERE BORN PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1843, THE DATE ACCEPTED AS THAT OF YOUR BIRTH IN THE ALLOWANCE, AND FIXING OF RATES FOR YOUR PENSION.
THE LEAF PURPORTING TO BE PART OF THE FAMILY BIBLE RECORD IS NOT SATISFACTORY AS PROOF OF YOUR AGE, AS THE DATE OF BIRTH OF CHARLES YOUNGER, YOURSELF, AS JANUARY 1, 1832, IS IN WRITING, FOLLOWING THE RECORD OF A MARRIAGE OCCURRING ON FEBRUARY 28, 1861, INDICATING ENTRY FROM SOME UNKNOWN SOURCE, MANY YEARS AFTER YOUR BIRTH.
VERY RESPECTFULLY,
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABER,COMMISSIONER.
[
One of my projects is to track and trace Sirena Younger Roush’s family. Hopefully the family bible is held by one of her descendants. If it survived from the early 1800’s until at least 1917, there may be a chance that it still exists. Besides, who got married on February 28, 1861? No one that I presently have listed did.]
[DOCUMENT 121]
3-392.
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BOARD OF REVIEW.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
OCT 24, 1917.
CERT. NO. 827,892
SOLDIER, CHARLES YOUNGER
CO. E. 9 REG’T W.VA. INF.
RESPECTFULLY RETURNED TO
THE CHIEF CIVIL WAR DIV.
FOR CALL ON CENSUS. DATA
IN CASE SEEMS ENOUGH FOR THE
CALL.
BIRTH HAS BEEN ACCEPTED
AS JANUARY 1, 1843 AND THE
PENSIONER’S ALLEGED YEARS ALL
AROUND THAT DATE. NOW HE IS
CLAIMING 1832 AND FILES A
LEAF FROM A BIBLE, WHICH
SHOWS AGE, GIVING 1832. IT
IS WRITTEN IN PENCIL AND
FOLLOWS A RECORD OF MARRIAGE
IN 1861.
A GROWTH OF OVER 6 INCHES
IS SHOWN.
CHIEF, BOARD OF REVIEW.
[
Signed] F.H. TAFT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
3-416.
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CIVIL WAR DIVISION
SECTION H. KINGSLEY
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
NOV 7, 1917
CERT. NO. 827,892
SOLDIER, CHARLES YOUNGER,
CO. E. 9 REG’T WVA INF
RESPECTFULLY REFERRED TO
THE CHIEF OF LAW DIVISION.
FOR THE RETURN OF THE BIBLE
LEAVES, TO BE FOUND IN BROWN
ENVELOPE IN BRIEF.
[
Signed] JOHN KEENAN,CHIEF OF CIVIL WAR DIVISION.
[DOCUMENT 122]
I.C. NO. 827,892,
CHARLES YOUNGER
E, 9 W.VA. INFANTRY.
NOVEMBER 12, 1917.
MR. CHARLES YOUNGER,
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
SIR:
THE TWO LEAVES FROM THE FAMILY RECORD, ON ONE OF WHICH IS RECORDED THE ALLEGED DATE OF YOUR BIRTH, ARE HEREWITH RETURNED, AS REQUESTED.
RESPECTFULLY,
[
Signed] G.M. SALTZGABER,COMMISSIONER.
WAF-MAF.
RECORD OLD, WRITTEN IN PALE INK, SHOWS DATE OF BIRTH JAN. 1, 1832.
[
Initialed] HWM
[DOCUMENT 123]
3-370
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CERT. NO. 827892
INCREASE
ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
ACT OF MARCH 4, 1913.
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CLAIMANT, CHARLES YOUNGER
P.O., GALLIPOLIS COUNTY, GALLIA STATE, OHIO | RANK, PRIVATE PRIVATE SERVICE, CO. E 9 CO. B 1 W.VA. INFT W.VA. VET INFT |
RATE, $25.00 PER MONTH, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1913.
$30.00 PER MONTH, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1918.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, NONE
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APPROVAL
SUBMITTED FOR ADM, FEB 2, 1914, F. QUINN JONES, EXAMINER.
AGE AND SERVICE
RESUBMITTED FOR ADM MARCH 6, 1914.
RESUBMITTED FOR REJECTION OF DISABILITY CLAIM MARCH 6, 1914.
CLAIMANT WAIVES DISABILITY
APPROVED FOR INCREASE AGE AND SERVICE.
CLAIM UNDER DISABILITY CLAUSE WAIVED..
DATE OF BIRTH JANUARY 1, 1843.
RATE, $25 PER MONTH; 70 YEARS MEDICAL ACTION
LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE: NOT REQUIRED
3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
DEDUCTIONS IN SERVICE FOR ANY CAUSE:
0 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, 3 DAYS.
ON ACCOUNT OF ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE.
MARCH 7, 1914, [SIGNED] S.A. CUDDY
REVIEWER
MARCH 10, 1914, [SIGNED] J.O.C. ROBERT
REREVIEWER
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ENLISTED DEC 12, 1861, HONORABLY DISCHARGED JULY 21, 1865.
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE 2 MONTHS, 3 DAYS.
LENGTH OF PENSIONABLE SERVICE: 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 7 DAYS.
PENSIONED AT $19.00 PER MONTH, UNDER ACT OF MAY 11, 1912
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PRESENT CLAIM, ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
DECLARATION FILED NOV 22, 1913
AGE SHOWN BY EVIDENCE 70 YEARS; DATE OF BIRTH JAN 1, 1843.
CLAIMANT DOES NOT WRITE.
[DOCUMENT 124]
COPY
YOUNGER, CHARLES
CERT. #827,892
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION OF VITAL STATISTICS
COUNTY OF GALLIA
CITY OF GALLIPOLIS REGISTRATION DISTRICT NO. 426
PRIMARY REGISTRATION DISTRICT NO. 8199
REGISTER NO. 99
FULL NAME OF CHILD: DOROTHY YOUNGER
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SEX OF CHILD: FEMALE | LEGIT: YES | DATE OF BIRTH: APRIL 21, 1918 | |
FATHER CHARLES YOUNGER GALLIPOLIS, OHIO COLOR: WHITE, AGE: ABOUT 80 LABORER | MOTHER MEDA RUPE GALLIPOLIS, OHIO COLOR: WHITE, AGE: 34 HOUSEWIFE |
NR OF CHILDREN THIS MOTHER: 7 BORN ALIVE AND NOW LIVING: 6
[BORN ELIZABETH BELLE/ALTA MARIE/ANN ALINE/VIRGINIA IRENE/CHARLES
JR/CORA MAY/DOROTHY- - -ALL LIVING EXCEPT CORA MAY]
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDING PHYSICIAN OR MIDWIFE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I ATTENDED THE BIRTH OF THIS CHILD, WHO WAS
ALIVE AT 10 A.M. ON THE DATE ABOVE STATED.
[SIGNED] J.S. BIDDLE, M.D.
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO
FILED 9/12, 1918 [SIGNED] F.L.SHAW
REGISTRAR
[DOCUMENT 125]
I.C. 827,892
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ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
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CLAIM FOR PENSION.
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CERTIFICATE NO. 827,892
NAME, CHARLES YOUNGER
SERVICE, CO. E 9 REG'T WEST VA.
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FILED BY
CLAIMANT
CHARLEY YOUNGER
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
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DECLARATION FOR PENSION.
ACT OF MAY 11, 1912.
AS AMENDED JUNE 4, 1918
THE PENSION CERTIFICATE SHOULD NOT BE FORWARDED WITH THE APPLICATION
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STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF GALLIA, SS:
ON THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE 1918 A.D. ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, A NOTARY PUBLIC WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY AND STATE AFORESAID, CHARLES YOUNGER,WHO, BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW, DECLARES THAT HE IS 85 1/2 YEARS OF AGE [74 YEARS, 5 MONTHS, 12 DAYS], AND A RESIDENT OF CALLIPOLIS CITY, COUNTY OF GALLIA, STATE OF OHIO; AND THAT HE IS THE IDENTICAL PERSON WHO WAS ENROLLED AT MASON CITY, VA. UNDER THE NAME OF CHARLES YOUNGER, ON THE 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1862, [
DECEMBER 12TH, 1861]AS A PRIVATE IN CO. "E" 9TH REG'T WEST VA. VET. INFT. MUSTERED OUT; DISCHARGED JUNE 28, 1865. THAT HE WAS NOT EMPLOYED IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES OTHERWISE THAN AS STATED ABOVE. THAT HIS PERSONAL DESCRIPTION AT ENLISTMENT WAS AS FOLLOWS: HEIGHT, 6 FEET 2 INCHES; COMPLEXION, DARK; COLOR OF EYES, DARK; COLOR OF HAIR, BLACK; THAT HIS OCCUPATION WAS CARPENTER; THAT HE WAS BORN JANUARY 1, 1832 [JANUARY 1, 1844], AT MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO.THAT HIS SEVERAL PLACES OF RESIDENCE SINCE LEAVING THE SERVICE HAVE BEEN AS FOLLOWS: OHIO
THE CLAIMANT SAYS THAT HE WAS DISCHARGED AT WHEELING, W.VA.
THAT HE IS A PENSIONER ON CTF. NO. 827,892.
THAT HE MAKES THIS DECLARATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING PLACED ON THE PENSION ROLL OF THE UNITED STATES, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF MAY 11, 1912, AS AMENDED JUNE 4, 1918.
THAT HIS POST-OFFICE ADDRESS IS GALLIPOLIS, OHIO, COUNTY OF GALLIA, STATE OF OHIO.
ATTEST: 1. J.W. MESSICK [SIGNED] [SIGNED] BY HIS MARK "X"
2. J.L. CANTERBURY [SIGNED] CHARLES YOUNGER
ALSO PERSONALLY APPEARED J.W. MESSICK, RESIDING IN GALLIPOLIS, OHIO AND J.L. CANTERBURY, RESIDING IN GALLIPOLIS, PERSONS WHOM I CERTIFY TO BE RESPECTABLE AND ENTITLED TO CREDIT, AND WHO, BEING BY ME DULY SWORN, SAY THAT THEY WERE PRESENT AND SAW CHARLES YOUNGER, THE CLAIMANT, MAKE HIS MARK TO THE FOREGOING DECLARATION; THAT THEY HAVE EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE, FROM THE APPEARANCE OF THE CLAIMANT AND THEIR ACQUAINTANCE WITH HIM OF 50 YEARS AND 10 YEARS RESPECTFULLY, THAT HE IS THE IDENTICAL PERSON HE REPRESENTS HIMSELF TO BE; AND THAT THEY HAVE NO INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THE PROSECUTION OF THIS CLAIM.
[SIGNED] J.W. MESSICK
[SIGNED] J.L. CANTERBURY
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 14 DAY OF JUNE A.D. 1918 AND I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE ABOVE DECLARATION, ETC., WERE FULLY MADE KNOWN AND EXPLAINED TO THE APPLICANT AND WITNESSES BEFORE SWEARING, INCLUDING THE WORDS________(BLANK)______, ERASED, AND THE WORDS ______(BLANK) ______ADDED; AND THAT I HAVE NO INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN THE PROSECUTION OF THIS CLAIM.
[SIGNED] HOMER J. MAN
(OFFICIAL SIGNATURE)
NOTARY PUBLIC
(OFFICIAL CHARACTER)