File of: Isey F. Marlow, Widow of Ruben Marlow Spelling and capitalization as they appear in the original documents. Transcribed by Jennifer L. Dorner jldorner@bsuvc.bsu.edu ____________________________________ ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890 SOLDIER'S APPLICATION Name: Reuben Marlow Service: "A" - 1st Tenn Mntd. Infty. Address: High House, Campbell, Tenn. Filed by: J.M. Field, Aty. DECLARATION FOR INVALID PENSIONS ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890 To be executed before a Court of Record of Some Officer Thereof Having Custody of its Seal State of Tennessee, County of Campbell, ss: On this 15 day of July, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety personally appeared before me, Justice of the Peace of the court, a court of record within and for the County and State aforesaid Reuben Marlow, aged 48 years, a resident of the Town of High House, County of Campbell, State of Tennessee, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Reuben Marlow who was enrolled on the 6th day of April, 1862, in Co. "A" 1st Tenn Mtd. Inft. in the War of the Rebellion, and served at least ninety days and was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn. on the __(blank)__ day of April, 1865. That he is now unable to earn a support by reason of Catarrh on head, rheumatism affecting shoulders, breast, knees and legs, by exposure while on duty. He agrees to pay his attorney 10.00 for prosecuting his claim. That said disabilities are not due to his vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent, that he has never applied for pension under application No. __(blank)__; that he is a pensioner under certificate No. __(blank)__. 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 June 27, 1890. He hereby appoints J.M. Field, of Washington, D.C., his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim; that his P.O. address is High House, county of Campbell State of Tennessee. Reuben X Marlow (his mark) Attest: L. Kennedy W. E. Ward Also personally appeared W.E. Ward, residing at Ligias Tenn and L. Kennedy residing at Ligias, Tenn; 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 Reuben Marlow, the claimant, sign his name (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 for __(blank)__ and __(blank)__ years, respectively, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of his claim. L. Kennedy W.E. Ward (Signatures of Witnesses) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15 day of July, A.D. 1890 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. James Jones (Signature) Justice of the Peace (official character) NOTES The act of June 27, 1890, requires, in case of a soldier: (1) An honorable discharge (but the certificate need not be filed unless called for) (2) A minimum service of ninety days. (3) A permanent physical disability not due to vicious habits. (It need not have originated in the service.) (4) The rates under the act are graded from $6 to $12, proportional to the degree of inability to earn a support, and are not affected by the rank held. (5) A pensioner under prior laws may apply under this one, or a pensioner under this one may apply under other laws, but he cannot draw more than one pension for the same period. __________________________________________ State of Tennessee Campbell County I S.C. Baird Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby Certify that James Jones of Highhouse Tennessee is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that he has full power and authority to administer oaths. Witness by official seal and signature at office in Jacksboro. This August the 25th, 1890. S.C. Baird, Clerk. __________________________________________ ACT JUNE 27, '90 Certificate No. 664661 Name Reuben Marlow Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS Washington, D.C. January 15, 1898 SIR: In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below. Very respectfully, M. Clay Evans, Commissioner First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name. Answer. isia faney mcgee Second. When, where and by whom were you married? Answer. Oct the 1 By Madison Kennedy Third. What record of marriage exists? Answer. Oct. the 1 day 1866 Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce. Answer. Nun. Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer. Powell Marlow July the 8. 1867 George Marlow May the 1. 1875 Reuben Marlow (signature) Date of reply, May the 3, 1898 __________________________________________ State of Tennessee County of Campbell in the matter of Isey F. Marlow, widow of Reuben Marlow deceased who served as a private as said to have served as a Private in Co A. 1st Regt. Tennessee Vol. Inft. personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the afore said County and State Thomas Mcgee and Sarah Mcgee persons of lawful age who Being duly sworn according to law posed and state in the afore said case as follows -- that they ar personal and well acquainted with Isey F. Marlow widow of Reuben Marlow deceased as above married and as they now Remember the said Reuben Marlow and Isey F. Marlow was married on or about October 1866. Affiants further state that they was Present and Seen Reuben Marlow and Isey F. Marlow married at there house in Campbell County by Madison Kennedy M.G. about October 1866. They have no interest in this claim direct or indirect and only makes this affidavit as an act of Justice and nothing further. Thomas X Mcgee (his mark) Sarah X Mcgee (her mark) Witness: W.E. Ward Geo. (H. or W.) Marlow Sworn to and subscribed to Before me on this the 27 day of Jany 1900 I am not related to the claimant Isey F. Marlow direct or indirect and that I carefully Red over and explained the affidavit to each affiant before swarring them to the same. L. Kennedy Notary Public __________________________________________ State of Tennessee County of Campbell On this the 27th day of January 1900 personally appeared Before me a Notary Public in and for the a fore said County and State George Marlow and Belle Marlow his wife ages 25 and 21 years Post Office address High House, Campbell County Tennessee Reputable and entitled to full faith and credit who being by me duly sworn according to law states in the afore said case as follows to with that they wer both present and Saw Reuben Marlow of Co. A. 1st regit. Tennessee inft. Vols. died on the 20th day of december 1899 and that they have no interest in this claim in no way further than Justice should Bee done. George Marlow Belle Marlow Sworn to and subscribed to before me on this they 27 day of January 1900 I have no interest in this claim in no way direct or indirect. L. Kennedy Notary Public __________________________________________ State of Tennessee County of Campbell in the matter of Pension claim of Isey F. widow of Reuben Marlow late deceased of Co. A. 1st Regiment of Tennessee Vols. personally came before me a notary Public in and fore the afore said county and State Isey F. Widow of Reuben Marlow age __ years Post office address Ligias Campbell County Tennessee Reputable and is in titled to credit Who Beeing By me duly sworn according to law States in the afore said case as follows to Wit that she noes of no Record of here husband death Except here family Bible Which shoes that here husband Reuben Marlow died on the 20th day of December 1899 and that here Husband Reuben Marlow had bot Been previously married that she all so states in regard to here first husband Matthew Patterson the rebells captured him and took him of to Knoxville Tennessee and kepte him thir and starved him till he died as she was informed by the men who had him in custody She went and saw him and he was then allmost dead. She went back and they told her that he died on the 13th day of April 1863 and she has not never seen or heard of him since and she has good reasons to know that he wer dead for he wer allmost dead the last time she saw him in Knoxville and she noes of no other Wittness that she can prove his death. Isey F. X Marlow (her mark) Attest: W.E. Ward M. Kennedy Sworn to and subscribed to before me on this the 23 day of March 1900 I certify that I carefully Red over and Explain fully the contents of the foregoing affidavit to the affiants before swarring her to the same I further certify that I have no intrest direct or indirect in this claim. L. Kennedy Notary Public __________________________________________ State Of Tennessee County of Campbell In the matter of Isey F. Marlow widow of Reuben Marlow late deceased Co. A. 1st Regt. Tennessee Vol. Inft. -- personally appears before me a Notary Public with in and for the afore said County and State Isey F. Marlow the above named claimant age 61 years Post office address is Ligias Campbell County Tennessee Reputable and is intitled to full faith and credit and who being duly sworn according to law state in the afore said case as follows -- that she have been previously married to Matthew Patterson on or about March the 2nd 1855 and said Patterson died at Knoxville on or about April 1863 as she have been informed by his officers and that her late husband Reuben Marlow died December the 29th 1899 at home in Campbell County Tennessee and that he died sudly from which the doctors sese was from heart disease Isey F. X Marlow (her mark) Attest: W.E. Ward Cal Marlow Sworn to and subscribed to before me on this the 27 day of January 1900 I have no interest in this claim in no way direct or indirect -- and this affidavit were fully and known before swairing to the same. L. Kennedy Notary Public __________________________________________ State of Tenn County of Campbell Personly appered before me R.H. Ward a Notary Public in and for said County Issey F. Marlow and maker oath in due form of law that her present Post office address is High House Tenn -- also one of the Gipson Co. told me that my first husband Died in prison at Knoxville Tennessee to the best of my memory about the last of 1862 or the first of 1863 he wor about 60 miles from home -- and he did not belong to Emey [enemy?] jusice [justice?] the Reason I cannot produce the affidavit of his Death is because the Partie is dead Mr. John K. Patterson Deceased is the man that told me of his Death and I have not seen him or herd of him since and I believe the Report of his death to be true -- he was taken a Prisoner by the Gipson Co. also I think the Prison was in the hands of the Rebls at that time Issey F. X Marlow (her mark) Attest: Fred Ward Adrian Ward Sworn to and subscribed to before me this Nov 6 1900 R.H. Ward Notary Public __________________________________________ State of Tennessee Campbell County in the matter of Pension claims of Isey F. Marlow Widow of Reuben Marlow late Deceased of Co.A. 1st Regiment of Tennessee Vols personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the afore said county and State Pliss Sieber age 38 years post office address Ligias Campbell County Tenn Reputable and is entitled to credit who Beeing by me duly sworn according to law states in the afore said case as follows to Wit that he is Well and personally aquainted with Reuben Marlow and Isey F. Marlow his Wife and that they lived together as man and Wife untill his death about December the 20th 1899 and wer never divorced and that the claimant has not remarried I am not related to the claimant Isey F. Marlow and have no interest in her claim direct or indirect in now way -- Pleas. Seiber Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 24 day of March 1900. I have no interest direct or indirect in the claim of Isey F. Marlow and in no wise related to her. L. Kennedy Notary Public __________________________________________ WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR ACCRUED PENSION Certificate no. 664611 Pensioner: Reuben Marlow "A" 1 Tenn Vol. Inft. Widow Isey F. Marlow No. 712278 T.W. TALLMADGE ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR OF CLAIMS WASHINGTON, D.C. WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR ACCRUED PENSION State of Tennessee, County of Campbell, SS: On this 27 day of January, 1900, personally appeared Isey F. Marlow, who, being duly sworn declares that she is the lawful widow of Reuben Marlow, deceased; that he died on the 20 day of December, 1899 that he had been granted a pension by Certificate No. 664611 which is herewith returned (or if not, state why not) __(blank)__; that he had been paid the pension by the Pension Agent at Knoxville up to the 4 day of November, 1899 after which date he had not been employed or paid in the Army, Navy, or Marine service of the United States, except __(blank)__; that she was married to the said Reuben Marlow on the __(blank)__ day of October, 1866 in Campbell County, in the State of Tennessee; that her name before said marriage was Patterson; that she [had (or had not) been previously married] - [transcriber's note: these words have been crossed out]; that her husband had (or [had not) been previously married] - [transcriber's note: these words have been crossed out]; that she hereby makes application for the pension which had accrued on the aforesaid certificate to the date of death. That she hereby appoints with full power of substitution and revocation, T.W. Tallmadge of Washington, D.C. her true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim, the fee to be __(blank)__ dollars, as prescribed by law. That her residence is __(blank)__, City of Ligias, County of Campbell, State of Tennessee and her post-office address is Ligias, Campbell County, Tennessee. Isey X Marlow (her mark) Also personally appeared Powell Marlow, residing at High House, Tennessee and Cal Marlow residing at Careyville Tenn who, being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Isey F. Marlow sign her name (make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they know her to be the lawful widow of Reuben Marlow, who died on the 20 day of December, 1899; and that their means of knowledge that said parties were husband and wife, and that the husband died on the said date, are as follows: __(blank)__. Cal Marlow Powell Marlow (signatures of witnesses) Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 27 day of January, 1900, and I certify that the affiants are reputable persons; that they know the contents of their depositions, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the above claim. L. Kennedy (signature) Notary Public (official character) ____________________________________________ No. 712278 Supplemental Act June 27 1890 & Act May 9 1900 WIDOW'S APPLICATION Claimant: Isey F. Marlow Soldier: Reuben Marlow Service: "A" 1 Tenn. Vol. Inft. Address: Ligias, Tenn. No. 712278 This declaration is presented to be considered if the pension claimant issue under Act of June 27/90. Filed by T.W. TALLMADGE, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON D.C. Act of June 27, 1890 and under Act May 9th 1900 DECLARATION FOR WIDOW'S PENSION TO BE EXECUTED BEFORE A CLERK OF THE COURT, A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS FOR GENERAL PURPOSES. IF BEFORE A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OR OTHER OFFICER WHO DOES NOT USE AN OFFICIAL SEAL, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT AS TO HIS OFFICIAL CHARACTER AND GENUINENESS OF HIS SIGNATURE. IF EXECUTED BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC WITH A SEAL, NO OTHER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. State of Tennessee, County of Campbell, ss: On this 8 day of June 1900 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public of the _(blank)__ within and for the County and State aforesaid, Isey F. Marlow aged 62 years, a resident of Ligias county of Campbell, State of Tennessee, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Reuben Marlow who enlisted under the name of Reuben Marlow at __(blank)__ on the _(blank)____ day of ___(blank)___, A.D. 1962, in Co. "A" 1st Tenn. Vol. Inft. and served at least ninety days in the late War of the Rebellion, in the service of the United States, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED in 1864 and died December 20th 1899. That she was married under the name of Isey F. Patterson to said Reuben Marlow on the __(blank)__ day of October, 1866, by Madison Kennedy M.G. of Campbell County Tenn, there being no legal barrier to said marriage. That she has not remarried since the death of the said Reuben Marlow. That her actual net income does not exceed 250 per year and therefore she is without other means of support than her daily labor. That names and dates of birth of all the children now living, under sixteen years of age, of the soldier are as follows: (none listed) That she has heretofore applied for pension, and the number of her former application is 712278. That she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension-roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890 and under Act of May 9th 1900. She hereby appoints T.W. TALLMADGE, OF WASHINGTON, D.C., her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim and receive a fee of $10. That her post office address is Ligias County of Campbell State of Tennessee. Isey F. X Marlow (her mark) Attest: (1) W. E. Ward (2) Levi Ward Also personally appeared W.E. Ward, residing at Ligias Tennessee and Levi Ward, residing at Ligias Tennessee, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, \ say they were present and saw Isey F. Marlow, the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and an acquaintance with her of 10 years and 15 years, respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. W.E. Ward Levi Ward (signatures of witnesses) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 day of June 1900 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. L. Kennedy (signature) Notary Public (0fficial character) ___________________________________________________ Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington DC, Aug. 23, 1893 Respectfully returned to the officer in charge of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, requesting a full military and medical history and personal description of the soldier. Please examine all records likely to afford any information as to diseases, wounds, or injuries incurred by him while in the service. Claim No. 664.661 Name: Reuben Marlow Co. A 1 Regt. Tenn. Inf. Wm. Lochoen, Commissioner ___________________________________________ Record and Pension Office War Department Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions Reuben Marlow Co A. 1 Reg't Tenn. Inft. was enrolled Mch 27, 1862 and M.O. Ap'l 18, 1865. Personal description is as follows: Age 18 yrs; 5 ft. 6 in. comp. fair; eyes grey; head fair; profession farmer; Born in Tenn. From Enr., 1862 to MO, 1865 he held the rank of Pvt. and during that period the rolls show him present except as follows Aug. 31/62 name appears in present column with remark absent with out leave. Dec 31/64 4 mos. miss next on file pres. P of W records show him captured by the rebels in Campbell Co. Va. Oct 16, 1862, confined at Richmond, Va. Nov 6, 62 -- Paroled at Sikens Landing Nov 9 62 reported at Camp Parole Md Nov 10 62 sent to Nashville Tenn Dec 12 62 (Rolls from Sept 1 64 to Dec 31 64 not on file.) Other records show him furloughed Sept 21 to Oct 20 64. May 31 62 absent in Hosp. at Flat Lick. The medical records show him treated as follows: no records found. By authority of the Secretary of War: F C. Ainsworth, Colonel, U.S. Army, Chief of Office. Aug. 25, 1893. ___________________________________________ PENSIONER DROPPED United States Pension Agency Knoxville, Tenn Feb. 2, 1905 Certificate No.: 503238 Class: Widow Act J. 27, 1890 Pensioner: Isey F. Marlow Soldier: Reuben Marlow Service: Pri. Co. A 1 Tenn. Vol. Inf. The Commissioner of Pensions. SIR: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $8- to May 4, 1904 has been dropped because of death. Died in May 1904. Very respectfully, J.O. Wilder, United States Pension Agent _____________________________________________