Millard Filmore Bolar - Civil War Minor File - Guardianship File |
Civil War Minor file on Millard Filmore Bolar, son of William H. Bolar and Amanda
Stroud Bolar, Stepson of John Franklin Rigney The minor file on Millard Filmore Bolar and the Civil War pension files on William H. Bolar, John Franklin Rigney and the widows pension file of Amanda Stroud Bolar Rigney each have a different reference number, HOWEVER, at the National Archives, they were all in the file of John Franklin Rigney. The information on the three overlap somewhat, I have tried however, to split them up so that the information would be a little easier to find and read. I have a postcard "picture" of whom I believe to be Millard Filmore Bolar and his second wife. I do not know for sure, because at this time there is no known living descendents of Millard. Picture of Millard Filmore Bolar (under construction) |
PAGE 14 and 15 Application of Guardian of Minor Children In Order to Obtain Army Pension, Act July 14, 1862 State of Kentucky County of Lincoln SS On this 11th day of August AD, one thousand eight hundred and 76, personally appered before the Clerk of the Lincoln Co. Ct, John F Rigney a resident of Highland in the County of Lincoln, and State of Kentucky, aged thirty four, who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following Declaration as Guardian of the minor child of W.H. Bolar late Captain Co "C" 19 KY Inft Vols, deceased, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Acts of Congress approved July 14, 1862, granting Pensions to minor children, under sixteen years of age, of deceased Officers and Soliders; that he is the guardian of Millard F. Bolar, whose father was a Captain in Company C, commanded by Captain (left blank), in the 19th Regiment of KY. Vol. Inf. KY commanded by Colonel W.J. Sandrarm(?) in the war of 1861; and that the said W.H. Bolar died in Lincoln Co., KY on the 10 day of November in the year AD 1866; that his death was caused by Phthisis Puliuoualis (?) contracted in the army; that the mother of the child aforesaid, remarried on the 11th day of February AD 1869 and that date of birth of his said ward as follows, Dec 30, 1860. He further declares that he or his ward have not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted the rebellion in the United States, but have always been true and loyal to the Government of the United States; and he hereby authorizes and empowers C.D. Peurnelaker(??), his attorney, to prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for any certificate or draft that may be issued for the same. Signature of Claimant John F. Rigney Affidavit of Witnesses Also personally appeared H.P. Young and N.H. Bourne(?), residents of Highland County of Lincoln, State of Kentucky, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that were present and saw John F. Rigney sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they are well acquainted with the applicant, and the child of the said W.H. Bolar under sixteen years of age at his decease, is as follows: Millard F. Bolar born Dec 30th 1860, That the mother of the said child remarried on the 11th day of February AD 1869 that the parents of said child were married at Pulaski Co., Kentucky on the 29th day of Mar, AD 1860; that said guardian and child have not in any way been engaged in, or aided or abetted the rebellion, but have always been true and loyal to the Government of the United Statesl That they are able to state the foregoing facts from the following circumstances: That we have lived in the same neighborhood ever since the 1st marriage. Henderson P. Young Nelson H. Young Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11 day of August AD 1876 and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Signature of Officer J.S. Young JPLC PAGE 16 This day John F. Rigney came into court and asked to be appointed guardian of Millard F. Bolar, a minor: Where Whom the Court doth hereby appoint said John F. Rigney Guardian of said Millard F. Rigney took in open court the oath required by law and he, with J.S.Young, his surity, executed a bond with ? conditions to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which the Court approved. PAGE 17 No. 228.11 Acts of July 14, 1862, and March, 1873 John F. Rigney Highland, KY Guard. Minor of Wm. H. Bolar Capt, Co. "C", 19" KY Vol Died in Lincoln Co., KY Nov 10, 1866, of Phthisis Pubmonali No Other claim Wid No 150220 Sept 28, 1876 J.M. Taylor, clerk Application filed: Sept. 25, 1876 Attorney: C.D. Pennyboke PAGE 18 228.110 Acts of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1873 John F. Rigney Highland, KY Guard Minor of Wm. H. Bolar Capt Co. C. 19 Ky Vols. Died at Lincoln, Co., Ky Nov 10, 1866 Application filed: Sept. 25, 1876 Seefile 530.832 and W.O. 1192661 John F. Rigney A 1 Ky Cav PAGE 27 General Affidavit State of Kentucky County of Lincoln SS In the matter of claim of John F. Rigney for pension as guardian minor of W.H. Bolar. Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace for Lincoln Co in and for aforesaid County and State, of KY H.P. Young, aged 51 years and Nancy Young, aged 57 years citizen of the Town of Highland, County of Lincoln, State of Kentucky, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That they were personally acquainted with Capt W.H. Boar decd, late Captain 19 Ky. Inf. and know that prior to his his death, the said W.H. Bolar suffered from consumption, and affiants were present at death of said Bolar which accured on the 10 day of November 1866 and that his death was caused by phthisi(?) pulmanalis(?), which affiant believe to have resulted from exposure while in the army. I H.P. Young one of the witnesses was at the house of W.H. Bolar on the night of his death but am not certin that I was in his room at the time of his departure of this life. They further declare that they have no interest in said case, and am not concerned in it's prosecution, and am not related to said applicant. H.P. Young Nancy X Young (her mark) Attest - when any affiant signs by mark (2 persons) G.W. Younge W.H. Barber PAGE 33 Department of the Interior Pension Office Washington, D.C. April 20, 1877 Sir: Please furnish this office with what information you have or may be able to obtain showing of what disease W.H. Boler, Capt. Co. C. 19th Ky. Vols. died. Please also state the name of physician who attended him in his last illness and at his death. Your statement will be used as eveidence in claim No. 228.110, for the minor child of said W.H. Boler, and will be held as confidential. Very Respecfully J.A. Bentley(?) Commissioner M.M.B.E. (?) Postmaster Halls Gap Station Lincoln Co., KY PAGE 34 Department of the Interior Pension Office Washington, D.C. April 20, 1877 Please indorse upon this letter your opinion of the professional standing of Dr. Henderson Hines of your county whose testimony is filed in the claim for the minor child of W.H. Bolar No. 228.110. His PO Address is Mintonville, KY Very Respectfully JA Bentley(?) Commissioner F.O. Young, M.D. Liberty, KY PAGE 44 Application of Guardin of Minor Children In Order To Obtain Army Pension, Act July 14, 1862 State of Kentucky County of Lincoln SS: On this 16th day of October AD one thousand eight hundred and Seventy Eight, personally appeard before the clerk of the Co. Court, John F. Rigney a resident of Highland, in the County of Lincoln, and State of Kentucky, aged 36 years, who, being duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following Declaration as Guardian of the minor child of William H. Boler decd - late Capt. Co. "C" 19th Kentucky Vol. Infantry, deceased, in order to obtain the benefits of the provison made by the Act of Congress approved July 14, 1862, granting Pensions to minor children, under sixteen years of age, of deceased Officers and Soldiers; that he is the guardin of Millard F. Boler whose father was a Captain in Company C, commanded by Col Landuern(?), in the 19 Regiment of Kentucky Inf Vols commaded by Colonel Lauduern(?), in the war of 1861; and that the said William H. Boler died at Home on the 10 day of November in the year AD 1866; that his death was caused by Phthisis, Contracted in the Military service; that the mother of the child aforesaid remarried as follows: December 30th, 1860 He also declares that his said ward is his step-son. He further declares that the parents of said-ward were married at Adam's Mills KY on the 29 day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and sixty, by W.F. Camden, JP. He also declares the he or his ward have not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted the rebellion in the United States, but have always been true and loyal to the Government of the United States; and be here by, authorizes and empowers C.D. Pennbaker Wash, DC to prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for any certificate or draft that may be issued for the same. Signature of Claimant John F. Rigney PAGE 45 Affidavit of Witnesses Also personally appeared Marin Basin and Geo. W. Baugh, residents of Highland County of Lincoln, State of Kentucky, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled in credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that were present and saw John F. Rigney sign his name to foregoing declaration; that they are well acquainted with the applicant, and the child of the said Wm H. Boler, andknow them to be the identical persons represented, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim; that the name and age of the child of Wm H. Boler under sixteen years of age at his decease is follows: Millard F. Boler born Dec 30, 1860 who is the only child as aforesaid. That the mother of the said child remarried on the 11 day of February AD 1869; that the parents of said child were married at Adams Mills, KY on the 29 day of March, AD 1860; that said guardian and child have not in any way been engaged in, or aided or abetted the rebellion, but have always been true and loyal to the Government of the United States. That they are able to state the foregoing facts from the following circumstances: They have lived near neighbors to the claimant and his wife, who was the widow of W.H. Bolar, for many years, and are intimatly acquainted with them. Martin Bastin George W. Baugh Signature of Witnesses PAGE 47 Original Pension of Minor Children Millard Fillmore Bolar, Child of William H.Bolar, Capt Co C19th Reg Ky Vols. Guardian, John F. Rigney Residence of Guardian, Lincoln County and State of KY Post Office, Highland Lincoln Co., KY Attorney, E.D. PEnnebaker, Present. Fee, $25. Aricles of agreement having been filed in duplicate Aug 7, 1877, Rate of pension $20.00 per month, commencing Feb. 12,1869, the date of Widows remarriage, and two dollars per month additional to each, as follows. Millard F. Bolar born Dec 30, 1960, sixteen Dec 29, 2876 Commencing Feb. 12, 1869, the date of widow's remarriage, and two dollars per month additional to each, as follows. Milliar F. Bolar Born Dec 30, 1860; sixteen Dec 29, 1976; Commencing Feb. 12, 1869 Admitted Jan 30, 1879, F.W. Vaughn, Examiner Approved Feb 12, 1879, (can't read signature), Reviewer Dates Shown By Papers Enlistment, January 2, 1862 Muster into rank, April 2, 1863 Discharge, July 27, 1864 Death, Now. 10, 1866 Invalid App. Filed Aug. 15, 1866 Invalid Pension paid to Claim Pending Widow's App filed, July 20, 1867 Widow Paid to Claim herewith Minor's app filed, Sept 25, 1876 Guardian Appointed Sept. 4, 1876 Claim Completed, Dec. 24, 1878 Former Marriage, None Death of Former Wife, None Last Marriage, Nov. 29, 1860 remarriage of Widow, Feb. 11, 1869 Cause of Death Phthisis Pulmonalis Place of Death Lincoln Co., KY |