Pension files of Joel Hurt, a Corporal of Independent ...
Pension files of Joel Hurt, a Corporal of Independent Battery B, 1st Kentucky Light Artillery, original pension claim # 456,673, and his widow Mary "Polly" Ann Cabbell-Hurt who filed pension application # 333,036 following Joel's death. Joel Hurt was the son of Alban Hurt and Martha “Meeky” Montgomery.
The original pension files of Corporal Joel Hurt consist of over 120 pages of documents. Spelling has not been corrected; some punctuation has been added for clarity. All major documents have been included.
Transcribed by: Brett Jordan Conover
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Original Application for Pension
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
On this the . . day of . . . . . . . . 1882 Personally appeard before me, the undersigned authorty, Joel Hurt, a resident of the County & State aforesaid, who after having been duly sworn, on oath declares that his age is 66 years, was born & raised in Adair County - never lived out of said County; that he was enrolled on the first day September 1861 at Columbia Ky. in Co. [D], 3rd Redgiment of Ky volunteer infantry to serve 3 years or during the war - I subsequently was attached to Hewetts Battery of said Redgiment called the 2nd Battery - That whilst in the line of duty, at the battle of Mill Springs in the State of Kentucky -(date not recolected by reason of great fatigue & exposure), I contracted deep cold, which resulted in Rheumatism, which became Chronic. Dr. Hector Owen, was our Redgimental Surgeon, who is now, dead, who waited on me during my affliction; I was placed in no hospital; That previous to going in the U.S. service I was unusually stout, & healthy, & since my discharge, my disease has continually increased in violence, rendering me entirely unable to maintain myself & family by manual labor; I did not expect to have called on my government for assistance, hopeing that I could get along without it, but necessity impels me to do it; & I hereby appoint L.L. Dunbar of Adair County Ky. my true, & lawful attorney to present, & prosecute this claim.
Joel Hurt
Likewise also personally appeard before me, the undersigned authority, Dr. J.K. Nell & W.B. Montgomery, persons whom I certify to be reputable, & entitled to full credit, who after haveing been duly sworn on oath declare that they are well, & personally acquainted with applicant (Joel Hurt) that I belonged to the same organization myself, & was with him during the whole campaign to the close of the war, & know personally that he was afflicted as he represents in his declaration above written & that we have no pecuniary interest whatever in this matter, & that our post office address is - see enclosed certificate of witnesses
Likewise also personally appeared before Dr. Wm. B. Montgomery who after having been duly sworn by me on oath declares, that he is, & has been the family Physician of applicant (Joel Hurt) & have treated him for Rheumatism ever since the close of the late war; that his post office address is Columbia Ky. & he has no interest in this matter
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel Hurt, applicant & Dr. J.K. Nell & Dr. Wm. B. Montgomery, witnesses, & I further certify that the contents of the above were fully made known to applicant, & witnesses before signing, & acknowledging the same, & that I have no interest in this matter
Likewise also personally appeared before me Dr. Wm B. Montgomery, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, who after haveing been duly sworn, on oath declares, that he is well & personally acquainted with Joel Hurt, (Applicant) & am, & has been his family Physician for a great many years, & that previous to going into the army, he was a sound healthy man, in all appearance, & since his return from the U.S. service his health has been very bad, laboring continuously under Rheumatism, & Chronic Cystitis which Seems to render incapable of maintaining himself, & family by manual labor & that I have no interest whatever in this claim. My Post office address is Columbia, Adair County, Ky.
WB Montgomery, MD
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 1st day of May 1882, Jas. K. Nell, MD, & Dr. Wm. B. Montgomery this day, & date above written
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair County Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
May 1st 1882
Affiant, J.K. Nell, States on oath that he is personally acquainted with Joel Hurt, Late of (Company) 2nd Ky Battery of U.S. Armey and was mustered in with him during the fall of 1861 and Served 3 years and four months with said Soldier in the above named Company; was with soldier the whole period of service and in January 1862 at Battle of Mill Springs, Ky, Soldier contracted a severe cold and which culminated in Rheumatism of General System, Effecting the Joints and Soldier has been Effected with Chronic Rheumatism ever Since, until now at this time he is not able to perform manual Labor; Said Soldier was hale harty and Stout when he entered the service and came out of service disabled to the extent above named; Affiant is a Physician in regular practice in Adair County, State of Kentucky; Affiant is not interested in the prosecution of this claim
Post office, Columbia, Adair County, Ky
J.K. Nell, M.D.
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EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE
IN THE CASE OF AN ORIGINAL APPLICANT.
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No. 456 673
Name of claimant, Joel Hurt
Rank, Private
Company, Battery B
Regiment, 1st Ky Lt Art
State, Kentucky
EXAMINING SURGEON'S ADDRESS:
Post office, Greensburg
County, Green
State, Kentucky
Date of examination, Nov. 1st, 1882.
I hereby certify That I have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States, at or near a place named Somerset Ky, and while in the line of duty, on or about the .......... day of January, 1862, he incurred Rhumatism, and that in consequence thereof he is Total disabled for earning his subsistence by manual labor.
He states that he is 66 years of age, that he weighs 160 pounds, and that he is 5 feet 9 inches in height.
His pulse-rate per minute is 76, his respiration 18, and his temperature 99.
The examination reveals the following facts:
There are no Physical Signs of Rhumatism. applicant states that he has frequent spells of Rhumatism; that he has no strength or power in his legs or Arms
Shows cicitrise [cicatrised=scarred] on right side from musket ball - did not enter the abdomen
The condition of the heart normal
From the condition and history of the claimant, it is ....... opinion the disability was ....... incurred in the service as claimed, and that it is not aggravated or protracted by vicious habits.
.................... find the disability as above described to entitle him to ............... rating.
A.S. Lewis
Examining Surgeon.
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So. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior
PENSION OFFICE,
Feb 19, 1883
Respectfully requested of the ADJUTANT GENERAL U.S.A. a report of service and disability in the case No. 456,673, of Joel Hurt, Batt'y "B," 1" Ky. Lt. Art'y
Disabled by Rheumatism, contracted at battle of Mill Springs, Ky, Jan., 1862.
Discharged (Date not given),
Re-enlisted Pri. Co. - 3" Ky Inf.
Please furnish full military history.
Wm. W. Dudley
Commissioner.
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State of Kentucky
Adair County
In the matter of The Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673, Personally appeared before me - The Undersigned Authority: John G. Sublett a resident of Taylor County Kentucky: Who being duly sworn : according to law - deposes and says in relation to the aforesaid case as follows : to wit : Deponent states : That he was well acquainted with the said Joel Hurt prior to the date of his Enlistment, and in his opinion, the said soldier was a sound and able-bodied man at the time of his Enlistment : and That while in the performance of his military duty, serving with his command on the Zollicofer Fights at Mill Spring during the month of January in the year 1862, said soldier was attacked with a severe cough : and from the effects of which he has never recovered : Deponent states, That The above information is given from having been personally present at the time the disability was incurred : and That he has no interest either direct or indirect in this matter.
J.G. Sublett
Sworn to and subscribed before me by John G. Sublett, whom I Know to be a gentleman of respectability and credibility - this 20th day of August 1883. I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim; I further certify That I carefully made know to affiant the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same.
L.B. Hurt
Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton DC
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War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, Nov 22", 1883
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions, Joel Hurt, a Corpl of Company 'B', 1" Regiment Ky. Lt. Arty. Volunteers, was enrolled on the 1" day of Sept, 1861, at Camp D Robinson Ky, 3 years and is reported:
on Roll to Feby 28" 1862 (first on file) presence or absence not stated.
To June 20" 1862 present.
To Oct 31" 1862 absent a paroled prisoner of War. Battery was in action at Murfreesboro, Tenn, July 13" 1862.
To Feby 28" 1863 absent without authority.
To April 10" 1863 special muster, name not borne.
To April 30" 1863 not on file.
To June 30" 1863 present.
To Aug 31" 1863 present with remark. Absent without leave from Sept 1" 1862 to May 28" 1863, at which time he reported for duty.
To Aug 31" 1864 present.
Pay & allowances forfeited from Sept 10" 1862 to May 28" 1863, L.F.O. No 115, Dept. Cumb'ld
Mustered out with Batty, November 16" 1864 at Louisville Ky.
Batty returns for Jany 1862 not on file. Name not borne on any Rolls of 3rd Ky
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at Murfreesboro, Tenn, July 13/62; paroled in Warren Co. Tenn, July 15/62; reported at Camp Chase O. July 27/62, No further information of said records.
No evidence of alleged disability. Company morning reports and Regimental Hospital records not on file.
M. Barker
Assistant Adjutant General
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Whitcomb
Invalid Claim No 456.673
Nov 28/83 [Crossed out: Bradford Nov 30/83]
State of Ky. County, of Adair
On this the 3rd day of Dec, 1883 - personally appeared before me the undersigned authority, George Campbell, a resident of the County & State aforesaid, who after haveing first been duly sworn, on oath declares that he is 50 years old; that he belong to Battery B. or 2nd Ky Battery, the Same that applicant, Joel Hurt belonged to; that he (Joel Hurt) whilst at Somerset in the State of Ky, just before the Mill Spring battle which took place about the 19th of Jan, 1862, Said Hurt was attacked of a violent coal, which resulted in chronic Rheumatism; after the battle, we went to Louisville; from thence to Nashville, Tennessee; from thence to Murfreesborough; that he was with Applicant to his discharge at Louisville Ky & that he was complaining all the time, & seems to labor under the same disease to the present time; & that he has no interest in this matter & that his Post office address is Columbia Ky
George Campbell
Sworn to, & subscribed before me this day, & date above written, & that I have no interest in this matter
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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In the pension claim of Joel Hurt No 456673 I will state that he is yet affected with rheumatism, chronic cystitis, and general debility; that he is unable to do enough labor to clothe and feed himself and family; He frequently calls on me to prescribe for him for rheumatism and I have also known him use empyrical prescriptions
W.B. Montgomery, M.D.
Sworn to before me by W.B. Montgomery this 22nd day of January 1884; I certify that I have no interest in this claim
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
On this 26th day of January 1884, Personally appeared before me, the Undersigned Authority, in and for the county and state aforesaid : Joel Hurt of the County and state aforesaid : who after having been first duly sworn : on oath declares That since the Battle of Mill Spring Kentucky : he has been continuously afflicted with Rheumatism which has disabled him for performing manual labor almost entirely. That his whole System is seriously involved, in said disease, not only his lower limbs, but hands, wrists, and shoulders are affected to the extent that he cannot use them but very little.
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
attest
W.L. Taylor
W.O. Robinson
Subscribed and sworn to before me by Joel Hurt, This 26th day of January 1884, Whom I know to be a gentleman of good character and credibility. The contents of this affidavit were fully understood by affiant before he signed and acknowledged the same. I have no interest whatever in the prosecution of this claim.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE
IN THE CASE OF AN ORIGINAL APPLICANT.
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No. 456.673
Name of Claimant, Joel Hurt
Rank, Pri
Company, B
Regiment, 1st
State, Ky
EXAMINING SURGEON'S ADDRESS:
Post office, Burksville
County, Cumberland
State, Kentucky
Date of examination, April 16th, 1884.
We hereby certify That we have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States, at or near a place named Mill Springs Ky, and while in the line of duty, on or about the ......... day of ..........., 1862, he incurred Rheumatism, and that in consequence thereof he is totally disabled for earning his subsistence by manual labor.
He states that he is 68 years of age, that he weighs 167 pounds, and that he is 5 feet 8 inches in height.
His pulse-rate per minute is 72, his respiration 22, and his temperature normal.
The examination reveals the following facts:
There is enlargement of all the joints of both superior and inferior extremeties and a crackling sound on motion of some of the joints of the inferior extremeties. The muscular tissue presents a glazed appearance and is atrophied and flaccid.
There is a varicose condition of the veins of both inferior extremeties, extending from the knees to the ankles on the inner side of the limbs.
Auscultation discloses a rough clearly defined endocordial sound.
Alleges lumbago and stiffeness and want of freedom of action of the muscles in stooping and bending about.
There is slight opacity or muddy appearance of the chrystaline lens of both eyes, impairing vision to such an extent as will only allow him to read, Snellen's test type No. 12 at 17 inches distance from the eyes, The Result we Think of the Rheumatic diathesis with which we believe he is afflicted as claimed
From the condition and history of the claimant, it is Our opinion the disability was -- incurred in the service as claimed, and that it is not aggravated or protracted by vicious habits.
We find the disability as above described to entitle him to Total rating.
J.G. Henton
H.H. Baker
R.M. Alexander
Bd. of Examining Surgeons
Always forward a certificate of examination whether a disability is found to exist or not.
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Southern Div.
Columbia Ky. Oct. 18th 1884
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Dear sir, I will take it as a special favor, if you will inform me the condition of my Pension claim, the number of which is 566,673; I am an invalid - not able to labor in whole, or in part, for the mentainance of my family. I am almost blind, & cannot attend to no business whatever; I cannot even make my own fire, & I have no assistance excep my wife, & two daughters; I therefore respectfully request that you will make my claim a speciality, altho it may be preceded by many others in turn; I am badly ruptured, outside of other physical disabilities - Please let me hear from you at your earliest conveniency, informing me what other proof is requisite in the case, & very much oblige, your most obt. servant
Joel Hurt
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To all whom it may Concern:
Know ye, That Joel Hurt a private of Captain J. M. Hewetts Company, (2'.) Batty Regiment of Ky Vol Artillery VOLUNTEERS who was enrolled on the first day of September one thousand eight hundred and Sixty one to serve three years or during the war, is hereby Discharged from the service of the United States, this sixteenth day of November, 1864, at Louisville Kentucky by reason of Expiration of Term of Service.
(No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.*)
*This sentence will be erased should there be anything in the conduct or physical condition of the soldier rendering him unfit for the Army.
Said Joel Hurt was born in Adair Co in the State of Kentucky, is fifty two years of age, five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, mixed grey hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Farmer.
Given at Louisville Ky this Sixteenth day of November 1864.
Chas. U. Fletcher
Capt 1st U.S. Infty
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Physicians Affidavit.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456673, Personally came before me = The Undersigned Authority : within and for the county and state aforesaid = William B. Montgomery, a resident of Adair County Kentucky : whose Post office address is Columbia in said county and state : well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law = declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows = That he is a Practising Physician of 25 years standing : and That he has been acquainted with the claimant for about 50 years, and That he has treated or prescribed for said soldier as follows, to wit =
I can not make any statement in the case of Joel Hurt any more accurate than those already on file in the pension office and perhaps not as accurate as I have not the proper record to refer to and my recolection is verry bad the present time.
The Deponent state = That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of The Invalid claim of the said Joel Hurt for an Invalid Pension.
W.B. Montgomery
attest
L.B. Hurt
Q.N. Peek
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Dr William B. Montgomery whom I know to be a gentleman in good professional standing this 4th day of December 1884. I further certify that affiant was fully acquainted with the contents of the Declaration before he signed and executed the same. I further certify That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of This claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
Junius Hancock
Clerk Adair Circuit Court
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Comrade Evidence.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of The Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673. On this 4th day of December 1884, Personally appeared before me - The Undersigned Authority : within and for the county and state aforesaid = William R. Dooley, a resident of Adair County Kentucky : whose Post office address is Columbia in said county and state : who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows, to wit = The Deponent states = that he is well and intimately acquainted with Joel Hurt, said soldier, having served in the same Battery with said soldier, to wit = Company (B) of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861. The Deponent state = That during the month of January as near as deponent can remember in the year 1862, while said command was stationed at Mill Spring in the state of Kentucky, said Joel Hurt was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism as the result of his Military Service, a Knowledge of which fact is derived from having been personally present at the incurrence of said disability. Deponent further swears, That he was well acquainted with the said Joel Hurt prior to and at the date of his enlistment, and does positively swear, That said soldier was a man of sound bodily health and vigorous constitution at That time. Deponent further swears, That said Joel Hurt has continuously suffered with Rheumatism and a prostration of the whole system from date of discharge to the present time, a Knowledge of which fact is derived from having lived as a neighbor to said soldier from date of discharge to the present time, and from having had every oppertunity of observing said soldiers condition during the above mentioned length of time : and he further swears That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
W.R. Dooley
J.R. Campbell
Joseph Hood
Sworn to and subscribed before me by William R. Dooley This 4th day of December 1884. Whom I know to be a man of good reputation and credibility. I further certify that I acquainted affiant with the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged it by reading the same to him : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
(Reliable man)
(Pres or absence not shown on rolls to Feb 28/62 - first on file)
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...of duty the said Joel Hurt was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism, The Deponent States = That a Knowledge of its foregoing facts is obtained from having been personally present at the time of the incurrence of the above mentioned disabilities. That the said Joel Hurt from the date of discharge to present time has continuously sufferred from said disabilities, as affiant believes with no ultimate prospect of recovery, and That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
John Reynolds
Late 1st Lieut, Battery (B), 1st Reg Ky Artillery, one of the selected six men who were promoted for bravery.
Signed in our presence
N.S. Mercer
John H. Shuker
Sworn and subscribed before me by Lieut. John Reynolds this 6th day of December 1884. I further certify That I acquainted said affiant with the contents of the above affidavit before he signed and acknowledge the same and that I have no interest in the prosicution of this claim; also I am well aqainted with said affiant, Knowing him to be a credible and responsible witness, and that I am disinterested in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official signature the day and year first above written with seal attached.
N.M. Tutt
N.P.A.C.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
I, Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court, hereby certify That N.M. Tutt whose genuine signature appears above, was at the time of taking the within acknowledgement, a Notary Public, within and for the county of Adair and State of Kentucky, duly commissioned and qualified, all of his official acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature this 6th day of December 1884.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
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Comrade Evidence.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673.
On this 6th day of December 1884, Personally appeared before me, The Undersigned Authority : within and for the county and state aforesaid = Matthew Wooten, a resident of Adair County in the state of Kentucky : whose Post office address is Gradyville in said county and state : who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows, to wit = The Deponent states = That he is well and intimately acquainted with Joel Hurt who was a member of Battery (B) of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery in the War of 1861. The Deponent states = That he served as a comrade with the said Joel Hurt in said command. That during the month of January in the year 1862 while the said Joel Hurt was stationed with his command at Mill Spring in the State of Kentucky, while in the line of his duty, said soldier was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism as the result of his Military Service, on account of exposure and hardships incidental to a soldiers life. The Deponent swears, That he has been acquainted with the said Joel Hurt for a period of about twenty four (24) years, and at the date of his Enlistment he was a man of good sound bodily health and vigorous constitution, not being afflicted with any disease whatever observable to affiant. The Deponent further swears, That he was personally present at the time the said Joel Hurt contracted the above named disabilities in the United States Army. That on the return home of said Soldier after discharge he was suffering with Rheumatism and a general prostration of the whole system as the result of his Military Service, and from the effects of which he has never recovered; and That he has continuously suffered with the above named Rheumatism from the date of discharge to the present time, with no prospect of an ultimate-recovery, a Knowledge of which fact is obtained from having had every oppertunity of observing said soldiers condition from date of discharge to the present time : and the affiant further swears That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
Matthew Wooten "X" his mark
Late 1st Lieut Battery (B) 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery, one of the selected six men promoted on account of bravery at the Battle of Stone River, Tennessee.
Signed in our presence
J.N. Page
L.P. Murray
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Matthew Wooten to me well known as a gentleman of irreproachable character and credibility - This 6th day of December 1884. I further certify I acquainted affiant with the contents of This Declaration by reading the same to him before he signed and acknowledged the same. I further certify That I have no interest whatever either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim. Witness my offical seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk Adair County Ct.
By R.A. Burton D.C.
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456673.
On this 10th day of December 1884, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned authority : within and for the county and state aforesaid = Joel Hurt, residing in Adair County in the state of Kentucky : whose Post office address is Columbia in said county and state = and who being sworn in due form of law - on oath declares, That he was born and reared in Adair County Kentucky : and That Columbia Adair County Kentucky has always been his Post office address. The Deponent states that since the date of his discharge to the present time he has been engaged in the occupation of Farming when capable of performing manual labor for the maintenance of himself and family. The Deponent would respectfully state, under oath, That during the month of January in the year 1862 while he was stationed with his command at Mill Spring in the state of Kentucky, and while in the performance of his military duty he was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism, as the result of his military service. The Deponent further swears, That regarding his medical treatment, he herewith furnishes the Certificate of Dr W.B. Montgomery, family Physician, who has treated affiant from date of discharge to the present time. The Deponent further swears, That he is disqualified for the performance of equal to a total inability, and would respectfully refer to the evidence herewith accompanying and heretofore filed in establishing the validity of his claim.
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
Signed in our presence
J.H. Grady
H.D. Murray
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Joel Hurt This 10th day of December 1884, whom I well know to be reputable and entitled to credit. I further certify That I carefully read over to affiant the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same, and That I am disinterested in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673, The Deponent states = on oath That he is the identical Joel Hurt who was a member of Battery (B) of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery in the War of 1861, and That he is an applicant for an Invalid Pension No 456.673, on account of disabilities incurred in the Military Service of the United States, serving as above stated. The Deponent further swears That there was no Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon attached to his said Battery and in consequence of which he is unable to furnish any certificate as to treatment of his disabilities while in the United States Army.
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
Signed in our presence
J.H. Grady
H.D. Murray
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Joel Hurt, whom I know to be reputable and entitled to credit This 10th day of December 1884. I further certify that I carefully read over to affiant the contents of This affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same, and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in prosecution of this claim. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION.
To be executed before a court of record or some officer thereof having custody of its seal.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
On this 10th day of December, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-Four personally appeared before me, Clerk of the ................, a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Joel Hurt, aged ......... years, a resident of the .......... of ............. county of Adair, State of Kentucky, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joel Hurt, who was ENROLLED on the 1st day of September, 1861, in company (B) of the 1st regiment of Kentucky Artillery commanded by John M. Hewitt, and was honorably DISCHARGED at Louisville Ky on the 16 day of November, 1864; that his personal description is as follows: Age, 69 years; height, 5 feet 9 inches; complexion, Fair; hair, mixed gray; eyes, Blue. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Mill Spring in the State of Kentucky on or about the ........ day of January, 1862, he
Claimant was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism from the effects of which he has never recovered. This Declaration is filed in lieu of an original Declaration originally filed and acknowledged.
That he was treated in hospitals as follows: The claimant states = That whilst he was sick as above stated, he received only such medical treatment as he could obtain from Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons connected with the army, whose names affiant states he cannot now remember.
That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above
That since leaving the service the applicant has resided in the County of Adair in the State of Kentucky, and his occupation has been that of a Farmer & Teamster. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound physical health, being when enrolled a Farmer. That he is now almost totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension-roll of the United States.
Claimant's signature: Joel Hurt "X" his mark
Attest:
H.D. Murray
T.Y. Chandler
Also personally appeared John H. Grady, residing at Columbia Adair Co Ky, and William C. Cabble, residing at Glensfork Adair Co Ky, 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 Joel Hurt, the claimant, (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, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
J.H. Grady
William C. Cabble "X" his mark
Attest
H.D. Murray
T.Y. Chandler
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of December, A.D. 1884, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses 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.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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Post Masters Certificate.
as to the credibility of
Joel Hurt whose Post office address is Columbia in Adair County, State of Kentucky, who is an applicant for an Invalid Pension No 456,673. Late Battery (B) 1st Regiment Kentucky Artillery.
I, James M. Russell, Post Master at Columbia Kentucky, do certify That I am personally acquainted with the above named soldier, and That he is a man of good reputation and credibility.
Witness my hand this 10th day of March 1885.
James M. Russell, Post Master
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt No, 456.673. On this 10th day of March 1885 Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority within and for the County and State aforesaid : Joel Hurt a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : whose Post Office Address is Columbia in said county and State : and who being sworn according to law = on oath states as follows, regarding his said claim. to wit = The Deponent states = That he was treated by Dr Thompson who was a civilian Physician at Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, while in the service for Rheumatism and general disability, which treatment continued for some two (2) months. The affiant further states = That in consequence of the death of Dr Thompson recently, as he is reliably informed, he is unable to furnish his Certificate of Treatment. That this affidavit is made in response to a paragraph marked thus in Hon Commissioners letter hereunto accompanying.
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
Late Battery (B) 1st Kentucky Artillery
Signed in our presence
J.L. Murrell
W.H. Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Joel Hurt whom I know to be reputable and entitled to credit This 10th day of March 1885. I certify That I acquainted affiant with the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same by reading the same to him. Witness my official seal and signature the day and year first above written, and I further certify That I have no interest either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of Joel Hurt, No 456673. On this 10th day of March 1885, Personally appeared before me The Undersigned Authority : within and for the county and State aforesaid = Joel Hurt residing in Adair County in the State of Kentucky : whose Post Office address is Columbia in said county and State = who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares in relation to his aforesaid case as follows, to wit = The Deponent states = referring to the paragraph marked thus (#) in Hon Commissioners letter herewith accompanying, to wit = That he was treated as stated in his affidavit under date of May 4, 1882 by Dr Hector Owens who was Regimental Surgeon of the 3d Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Infantry for Rheumatism and Camp Fever. The Deponent states That at the time of said treatment it was supposed That a Battery of Light Artillery could be attached to an Infantry Command, but it was afterwards ascertained that such could not be done According to Army Regulations, and in consequence of which, the Battery of Artillery was detached from the Infantry command, and was made a seperate organization. The deponent states, That it was previous to this detachment That he received Medical treatment at the hands of Dr Hector Owens who was at That time Surgeon of The 3d Regiment of Kentucky Infantry as before stated, in connection with the aforesaid Battery. The affiant states further That Dr Hector Owens died of Cholera in Adair County, Kentucky on the 2d day of September in the year 1873. The deponent further swears That he was treated for the foregoing disability at Somerset, Kentucky in Post Hospital, but does not remember the name of the Surgeon in charge. That there was no Surgeon or Assistant Surgeon attached to Battery (B) of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery, and in consequence of which he was not treated by any medical officer while in said Battery, there being none as previously stated. The deponent further swears That the only medical treatment he received while in the service was at the hands of Physicians with whom he was unacquainted, (with the exceptions of Drs Owens & Thompson,) and at intervals as he required Medical Attendance. The deponent positively swears That Rheumatism and general prostration of the whole system with which he is now afflicted originated in the United States Army as set forth in his declaration and previously filed affidavits.
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
Signed in our presence
Q.D. Murrell
W.H. Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Joel Hurt, to me well known as a person of reliability - and credibility - this 10th day of March 1885. I certify That I acquainted affiant with the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same by reading it to him : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written. The interlineation "with the exception of Drs Owens and Thompson" was inserted before affiant signed and acknowledged.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair Circuit Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456637. On this 10th day of March 1885, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority : William Smiley, a resident of Adair County, Kentucky aged 77 years, formerly a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky : who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows, to wit = The Deponent states = That he was well acquainted with Dr Ebenezer Thompson who was a Practitioner of Medicine at Somerset in the State of Kentucky, and who attended the said Joel Hurt whilst sick at Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and That the said Dr Thompson is dead, having departed This life several years ago, and affiant further swears That he has no interest either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim
William Smiley "X" his mark
P.O. Columbia, Adair Co. Ky
Signed in our presence
Tim Bradshaw
W.H. Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me by William Smiley whom I certify to be reputable and entitled to credit This 10th day of March 1885. I certify that I acquainted affiant with the content of this affidavit before signing and acknowledging by reading the same to him : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt - Clerk of Adair County Court - By J.D. Mourning, D.C.
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Phycicians Affidavit.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the Pension claim No 456.673 of Joel Hurt, claimant late of Battery (B) 1st Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Artillery.
Personally came before me The Undersigned Authority : within and for the County and State aforesaid = William B. Montgomery, a citizen of Adair County Kentucky = whose Post Office Address is Columbia in said county and state = well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit : and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follow : to wit = That he is a Practising Physician of 26 years standing and That he has been Acquainted with the said Joel Hurt about 60 years : and That he has treated or prescribed for said soldier as follows = for the following Disability, I have treated Joel Hurt at various times since his discharge from the army for rheumatism. I cannot make any statements now more deffinite than heretofore as I have to make them from memory and my memory is verry imperfect. He has been able to do verry little labor for four or five years and is not able to do any at this time on account of rheumatism and general dibility. I have kept no particular accounts against the soldier as I never expected any compensation on account of his condition.
The Deponent states = That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
W.B. Montgomery, MD
Signed in our presence
Saml. H. Murrell
P.T. Knifley
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
Be it Known = That on this 11th day of March 1885, Personally appeared before me The Undersigned Authority : Dr William B. Montgomery, a resident Practising Physician whom I certify to be Physician of good professional standing : That he made oath to the foregoing affidavit & being duly advised of its contents the day and year first above written : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of the claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and date above stated.
U.L. Taylor, D.C.
L.B. Hurt, C.A.C.C.
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Officers Certificate.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673.
I John Reynolds, a resident of Green County in the State of Kentucky, whose Post Office address is Milltown in the county of Adair and state of Kentucky, Late a member of Battery (B) 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery, War of 1861, on oath depose and say, That I am well acquainted with Joel Hurt the above named claimant, who was a member of my said Battery. That at the time of the Enlistment of the said Joel Hurt in my Battery he was regarded as a man of good sound bodily health and vigorous constitution, having passed the necessary muster. The Deponent states, That while in said service and in the line of his duty during the month of January in the year 1862 at Mill Spring in the state of Kentucky, said soldier was attacked with Rheumatism and Camp Fever, the same having originated in the United States Service, as the result of the same, and That without any fault or improper conduct on the part of said soldier. The Deponent further states That said soldier was afflicted with Rheumatism in the legs, extending to some portions of his body, affecting the parts in a very painful manner, and by reason of which he was frequently unable to perform Military duty. The Deponent further states - That said disability continued with said soldier at intervals during his term of service, and on account of which he was frequently treated whilst in the service for the same, and That at the date of discharge of said soldier from the United States Army he was still suffering with Rheumatism and general debility originating from exposure and the hardships of a soldiers life, and affiant further swears, That he has frequently seen said soldier from date of discharge to the present time, and has observed That said soldier is still afflicted with Rheumatism and general debility and has so continued each year successively from date of discharge to the present time : and affiant further swears, That a knowledge of the foregoing facts is obtained from having been personally present at the incurrence of said disability and That he has no interest either present or prospective in this matter.
John Reynolds
Late Battery (B) 1st Kentucky Artillery
Signed in our presence
N.S. Mercer
J.J. Booker
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Lieut John Reynolds, to me well Known as being reputable and entitled to credit, This 13th day of March 1885. I certify that I acquainted affiant with the Contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged it by reading the same to him : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
N.M. Tutt
N.P.A.C.
State of Kentucky - County of Adair
I Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court, hereby certify That N.M. Tutt whose genuine signature appears above was and is now a Notary Public for Adair County, Kentucky : all of his official acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. Witness my official seal and signature this 14th day of March 1885.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
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Officers Certificate.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of The Invalid Pension claim of Joel Hurt, No 456.673.
I, Matthew Wooten, a resident of Adair County in the State of Kentucky, whose Post Office address is Gradyville in said county and state : Late a member of Battery (B) of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery, War of 1861, on oath depose and say, That I am well acquainted with Joel Hurt, late a member of my said Battery. That at the time of the Enlistment of the said Joel Hurt, was a man regarded as being of sound bodily health and vigorous constitution, and while in the Military Service of the United States, in the line of his duty during the month of January in the year 1862 at Mill Spring in the State of Kentucky, said soldier was attacked with Camp Fever and Rheumatism as the result of his Military Service, and without fault or improper conduct... [line cut off on copy]... states, That said soldier was afflicted as follows = That he was afflicted with Rheumatism in the legs extending to the body and affecting said parts to a very painful degree : and in consequence of which he was not able to perform military duty a great deal of the time. The Deponent states, That said disability - continued at interval during the term of his service, and on account of which he was frequently treated for the same while in the service, and That at the date of discharge of said soldier, he was still suffering with Rheumatism and general debility, originating from exposure and the general hardships of a soldier, and affiant further swears That from having recently seen the said Joel Hurt, he notices That he still suffers with the before mentioned complaint. That from the date of discharge of said soldier to the present time, he has frequently seen the said Joel Hurt, and certifies That each year continuously during the above mentioned period of time, he has so continued to suffer with Rheumatism and general debility and affiant further swears, That he has no intent either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
Matthew Wooten "X" his mark
Signed in our presence
E.M. Nell
John M. Kellner
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Lieut Matthew Wooten whom I know to be a reputable and credible person, This 13th day of March 1885. I certify That I acquainted affiant with the contents of this affidavit before he signed and acknowledged it by reading the same to him : and That I have no interest whatever in the prosecution of this claim. The Deponent states That the foregoing statement is made from having been personally present at the incurrence of the disability hereinbefore mentioned.
William N. Wilmore
N.P.A.C. Ky
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
I, Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court : hereby certify That William M. Wilmore whose genuine signature appears above was and is now a Notary Public within and for Adair County, Kentucky, All of his official Acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature This 14th day of March 1885.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
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Department of the Interior.
PENSION OFFICE.
South Div.
WJ&H Ex'r.
Original No. 456.673
Joel Hurt
Co "B" 1st Reg't Ky Lt Arty
Return this letter with your reply.
Washington D.C., April 6th, 1885
In a letter on file with your above cited claim, you state that you are suffering with a rupture in addition to other disabilities. If you desire to prosecute your claim for a rupture, you are required to set forth the same in a new declaration which should be Executed before a Clerk of a Court, or some office thereof having custody of its Seal.
Very respectfully
John C. Black.
Commissioner
Mr. Joel Hurt
Columbia
Adair Co. Ky
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Department of the Interior.
PENSION OFFICE.
South Div.
WJ&H Ex'r.
Original No. 456.673
Joel Hurt
Co "B" 1st Reg't Ky Lt Arty
Return this letter with your reply.
Washington D.C., April 6th, 1885
Sir,
you have stated in an affidavit on file with the above cited claim that you were aware that the claimant contracted Rheumatism in Jany. 1862, while in service and also that he has suffered with the same disease Ever since his discharge from the same. Please share if he was in any manner disabled with said disease, from Jany 1862, until the date of his discharge in Nov. 1864, and if so to what Extent he was prevented from performing military duty during the period mentioned. You are further requested to describe his physical condition at the date of his discharge, and during Each year since, stating the Extent to which he has been disabled for manual labor, during Each year, up to the present time by reason of the alleged rheumatism. An Early reply will be appreciated.
Very respectfully,
John C. Black
Commissioner
Mr. John Reynolds
Milltown
Adair Co. Ky
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Columbia, Adair County, Ky
April 11, 1885
Respectfully returned with the information That in view of my feeble condition of health, I am not able to get up the evidence which would be required to establish the existence of my Rupture, and would respectfully request That my Invalid Pension claim now on file may be disposed of as it now stands, as I am badly in need of the amount to which I am Justly and honestly entitled. I beg leave to state - That I am in an impoverished condition, and need assistance. Hoping you will have my claim disposed of at the earliest practicable date consistent with its public service,
I have The honor to be Very Respt Your Obdt Servant
Joel Hurt "X" his mark
attest
Tim Bradshaw
W.J. Jackman
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State of Kentucky, County of Adair
in regard to the above cited Claim of Joel Hurt, I State that he was taken sick at or near Fishing Creek, Pulaski County, Ky, on or about January 1862 with Rheumatism and Camp fever and he had several Spells of the Same contracted Disease During Survice; he was also Complaining of the Same disease when Discharged and has Still Suffered ever Cince and he is not able to doo any Work now at all; he has exhausted all the means he had or could get and is now upon Suffering
Yours ever
John Reynolds
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Surgeon General's Office,
RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION,
Washington, D. C., July 17, 1885.
To the Adjutant General, U.S. Army.
Sir: I have the honor to return herewith the papers received from your office in pension claim No. 456673., with the information that the name of the soldier in question does not appear on the following named records on file in this Office:
Somerset, Ky which cover June 20 to Aug 9/63
The following named records are not on file in this Office:
Medical records of the Battery.
Remarks: .............
By order of the Surgeon General:
B.F. Pope
Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army
per LB
No. 356081.
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456673 special
War Department,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, July 20, 1885.
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Joel Hurt, a Corporal of Company B, 1st Regiment Ky Lt Artillery Volunteers,
Morning Reports of Battery B and Medical Records of organization are not on file - No evidence of alleged disability
Regimental Hospital Records, 3 Ky Vols are not on file
Thomas Ward
Assistant Adjutant General
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Declaration For an Widows Pension.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair.
On This 9th day of September AD 1885, Personally appeared before me - The Undersigned Authority, within and for the County and State aforesaid = Mrs. Polly Ann Hurt, aged 65 years : a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : whose Post Office address is Columbia in said county and state = who being duly sworn according to law = on oath declares = That she is the widow of Joel Hurt, deceased, who was a member of company (B) 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861, and doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by Act of Congress approved July 14, 1862 : That she is The widow of Joel Hurt who served in the above named mentioned Command, and who filed an application No. 456.673 for an Invalid Pension in consequence of disabilities incurred in the military service as aforesaid. That her said deceased husband died in Adair County Kentucky on the 19th day of August in the year 1885 of Rheumatism, and its attendant effects, resulting in a general prostration of the whole system and the immediate cause of his death, which the affiant states has been duly proved by innumerable testimony forwarded on different occasions pending his Invalid Pension Claim.
She further declares That she was married to said Joel Hurt on the 18th day of June in the year 1842. That her husband, the said Joel Hurt, died on the day above mentioned : and That she has remained a widow ever since, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto affixed. She also declares That she was never gave any aid or comfort to the Rebellion during the late War, and That her Post office address is Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky.
Polly Ann Hurt "X" her mark
Signed in our presence
W.H. Wilson
W.O. Robinson
Also personally Appeared before me at The same time and place, Francis Z. Montgomery and John C. White - persons whom I certify to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn according to law = on oath declare That they were personally present and saw the said Polly Ann Hurt make her mark to the foregoing Declaration and They believe from Their acquaintance with her and personal appearance That she is the identical person who she represents herself to be : and They further swear That they have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
Francis Z. Montgomery
P.O. Columbia, Ky
John C. White
P.O. Columbia, Ky
Signed in our presence
W.O. Robinson
W.H. Wilson
Be it Known - That on this 9th day of September AD 1885, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority, within and for the County and State aforesaid, (Francis Z. Montgomery and John C. White, Witnesses) Mrs. Polly Ann Hurt who made oath to the foregoing Declaration and I further certify That I acquainted the affiant with the contents of This Declaration before They signed and acknowledged the same : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in This matter. Given under my official Seal and Signature The day and year first above written, and I further certify That I acquainted the identifying witnesses with the contents of this affidavit before They signed and acknowledged The same.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
The Deponent Polly A. Hurt, a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : and an applicant for a widows Pension in consequence of the death of her husband Joel Hurt, No. 333.063, on oath states = That her Post Office Address has formerly been Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky : and That in consequence of a newly established office in the immediate neighborhood in which she resides, she would respectfully ask That on future communication regarding her aid claim, may be addressed to her at "Craycraft" Adair County, Kentucky.
Polly A. Hurt "X" her mark
attest
C.C. Christie
J.O. Powell
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Mrs. Polly A. Hurt whom I well know to be the identical person she represents herself to be : I acquainted affiant with the Contents of this declaration before she signed and acknowledged the same : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of her claim for a widows Pension.
Junius Hancock
Clerk, Adair County Court
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Pension claim of Polly A. Hurt, No. 333.036.
On This 3d day of May 1886, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority = within and for the County and State aforesaid = Polly A. Hurt, a resident of Adair County in the state of Kentucky : who being duly sworn according to law = on oath declares as follows in relation to her aforesaid claim, to wit = The Deponent states That her maiden name before her marriage to the said Joel Hurt (deceased) was Polly A. Cabble. That she was married to the said Joel Hurt in Adair County, Kentucky by Revd. James Warriner (deceased) on the 18th day of June in the year 1842. The Deponent further states - That she was never previously married before her marriage to the said Joel Hurt : That her said deceased husband, the said Joel Hurt, was previously married to Susan Hurt, who is now dead, having died a number of years ago in Simpson County, Kentucky. That the said Susan Hurt died within about six (6) months after her marriage.
Polly A. Hurt "X" her mark
attest
Tim Bradshaw
George J. Hurt
Sworn and subscribed before me by Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, whom I well Know to be reputable and entitled to credit This 3d day of May 1886. I certify That I acquainted affiant with the contents of this affidavit before she signed and acknowledged the same : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
By R.C. Burton, D.C.
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"Craycraft" P.O.
Adair County, Kentucky
May 14, 1886.
To Hon
John C. Black
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir:
The claimant Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, I know to be the widow of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier who was a member of Battery "B" 1st Regiment of Kentucky Vol Artillery, War of 1861. I hereby certify That said Mrs. Polly A. Hurt has no children under the age of sixteen years, and had none at the time of the death of the said Joel Hurt. This certificate is given in consequence of the sickness of Mrs. Hurt, being confined to her bed and her total inability - to appear before a qualifying officer to make the above statement.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obt Servant
George J. Hurt
Post Master
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Secondary Evidence of Marriage.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Pension claim of Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, No. 333036.
On this 15th day of May 1886, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority : within and for the County and State aforesaid : William B. Hurt aged 56 years : a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : whose Post Office address is Columbia in said county and state : who being duly sworn according to law = on oath declares in relation to the above cited claim as follows : to wit = The Deponent states = That he is well acquainted with Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, the widow, legal representative and heir of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier, who was a member of Battery "B" 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861. That he was also well acquainted with said deceased soldier. The Deponent further swears That the said Joel Hurt and Polly A. Cabble were married in Adair County, Kentucky on the 18th day of June in the year 1842, by Revd. James Warriner, who is now deceased. That a knowledge of the above mentioned fact is obtained from having been personally present at the performance of the marriage ceremony between said parties. That said parties lived and cohabitated together as man and wife from the date of their marriage to the date of death of the said Joel Hurt : and were recognized as such by the community in which they resided : and the Affiant further swears, That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim, nor is he concerned in any manner with its prosecution, or its settlement.
W.B. Hurt
Signed in presence of
Junius Hancock
Howard Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me by William B. Hurt, whom I well know to be reputable and entitled to credit This 15th day of May 1886. I certify That I acquainted affiants with the contents of this Affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same : and That I have no interest either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim.
Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton, D.C.
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Secondary Evidence of Marriage
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Pension claim of Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, No. 333.036.
On this 18th day of May 1886, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority : within and for the County and State aforesaid = George O. Powell, aged 59 years, a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : whose Post Office Address is "Craycraft" in said county and state = who being duly sworn according to law = on oath declares in relation to the above cited claim, to wit : The Deponent states = That he is well acquainted with Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, the widow, legal representative and heir of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier who was a member of Battery "B" 1st Artillery (as he has been reliably informed, in the War of 1861. That he was also well acquainted with said deceased soldier. The Deponent further swears = That the said Joel Hurt and Polly A. Cabble were married in Adair County, Kentucky on the 18th day of June in the year 1842, by Revd. James Warriner, who is now deceased. That a knowledge of the above mentioned facts is obtained from having been personally present and witnessed the performance of the marriage ceremony between said parties. The Deponent further swears = That said parties lived and cohabitated together as man and wife from the date of their marriage to the date of death of the said Joel Hurt : and were recognized as such by the Community in which they resided : and the Affiant further swears, That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
G.O. Powell
attest
M.H. Marcum
C.W. Dick
Sworn to and subscribed before me by George O. Powell whom I well Know to be reputable and entitled to credit, This 18th day of May 1886; I certify That I acquainted affiant with the Contents of This affidavit before he signed and acknowledged the same and That I have no interest either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year first above written.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton, D.C.
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Evidence That claimant was never previously married
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Pension claim of Polly A. Hurt, No. 333.036.
On this 28th day of June 1886, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned authority : within and for the county and state aforesaid = George O. Powell and Thomas J. Conover, residents of Adair County in the State of Kentucky : aged 55 and 53 years respectively : whose Post Office address is CrayCraft, Adair Co. Ky, persons whom I certify to be reputable and entitled to credit = who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows, to wit = The Deponents state : That they are well acquainted with Ms Polly A. Hurt, the legal representative, widow, and heir of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier who was a member of Battery "B" 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery in the War of 1861. That They were also well and intimately acquainted with the said Joel Hurt. The Deponents state = That the said Joel Hurt intermarried with Polly A. Cabble who was a maiden lady : and That the said Polly A. Hurt was never previously married : and That her first and only marriage was with the said Joel Hurt, said deceased soldier : and affiants further swear = That they have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. The affiants state That the above information is given from having lived as neighbors to said soldier and claimant for a period dating from marriage.
G.O. Powell
Thomas J. Conover
Signed in presence of
W.A. Wilson
E.A. Hurt
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this June 28th day 1886. I certify that I cearfuly read over & explaind to afiants the contents of this afadavit before they Sind & acknowledged the Same. the afiants is a reputable persons & well knowen to me. Witness my oficeal Signature the day & year above writen.
Charles Bryant
a justice of the peace for Adair County, Ky
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P.O. Cray Craft
Adair County, Kentucky, June 28, 1886.
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir,
I would respectfully state = That I am well and intimately acquainted with George O. Powell and Thomas J. Conover who reside within the distribution of my office and who are witnesses in the Pension claim of Mrs. Polly A. Hurt as the widow of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier who was a member of Battery 'B' 1st Regiment of Kentucky Artillery in the War of 1861, and do hereby certify That they are men of respectability, credibility, and veracity. I make this statement disinterestedly.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Servant
George J. Hurt, Postmaster
Cray Craft, Ky
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
I Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court: hereby certify, That Charles Bryant whose genuine signature appears within, was and is now a Justice of the Peace within and for Adair County, Kentucky : duly commissioned and qualified : all of his official Acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature this 29 day of June 1886.
L.B. Hurt, Clerk
Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton, DC
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of The Pension claim of Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, No. 333.036
The Deponent Polly A. Hurt, a resident of Adair County, Kentucky = being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares That she is the legal widow, representative, and heir of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier, who was a member of Battery "B" 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861. The Deponent states = That she has made diligent search and inquiry regarding the death of Susan Hurt, the first wife of her said deceased husband, and can only obtain such evidence as is herewith presented in support of such fact, which affiant prays may be acceptable in the premises. The Deponent further swears, That by reason of the great length of time since the death of the said Susan Hurt, it is impossible to obtain any more definite information regarding said occurrence, the majority of persons cognizant of the fact of said death having died or removed to parts unknown to affiant. The deponents further declares that Susan Hurt died some six (6) months before her marriage to the said Joel Hurt.
Polly A. Hurt "X" her mark
Signed in presence of
G.O. Powell
W.A. Wilson
State of Kentucky
Adair County
Sworen to and scribed before me this 28th day of June 1886. I certify that I cearfuly read over & explaind to afiant the contents of this afadavit before She Sined and acknowledged the Same; the afiant is a reputable person and well knowen to me. Witeness my oficeal Signature the day & year first above riten.
Charles Bryant
A Justice of the peace for Adair County, Ky.
State of Kentucky
Adair County
I, Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court : hereby certify : That Charles Bryant whose genuine signature appears above was, and is now a Justice of the Peace within and for Adair County, Kentucky, duly Commisioned and qualified. All of his official acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and Signature this 29 day of June 1886.
L.B. Hurt
Clerk, Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton, D.C.
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
In the matter of the Pension claim of Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, widow of Joel Hurt, Battery "B" 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861, No. 333,036.
Be it Known = That on this 28th day of June A.D. 1886, Personally appeared before me, The Undersigned Authority = George O. Powell, a resident of Adair County Kentucky : whose Post Office address is Cray Craft in said county and State : aged 55 years : and who being duly sworn according to law = on oath declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows = to wit = The Deponent states = That he was well acquainted with Susan Hurt, who was the first wife of Joel Hurt, said deceased soldier, said deceased soldier having married the said Susan Hurt in Adair County, Kentucky : and subsequently removed to Simpson County in the State of Kentucky, when she died some six (6) months before the marriage of the said Joel Hurt to Polly A. Cabble who is now said soldiers living widow, representative, and heir. The Deponent further states = That a knowledge of the foregoing facts is derived from having lived as neighbors to said parties, at the time of their marriage : from information derived from an unquestionable source as to the death of Susan Hurt, the first wife of said deceased soldier, as hereinbefore mentioned : and affiant further swears = That he has no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim.
George O. Powell
Signed in presence of
W.A. Wilson
E.A. Hurt
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
Sworen to and Subscribed before me this the 28th day of June 1886. I certify that I cearfuley read over and explaind to afiant the contents of this afadavit before he sined & acknowledged the Same; the afiant is a reputable person and well knowen to me; Witness my oficeal Signature the day & year above writen
Charles Bryant
a Justice of the peace for Adair County, Ky.
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
I Lucien B. Hurt, Clerk of Adair County Court : hereby certify : That Charles Bryant whose genuine Signature appears above was, and is now a Justice of the Peace within and for Adair County, Kentucky : duly Commissioned and qualified : all of his official acts as such being entitled to full faith and credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature this 29 day of June 1886.
L.B. Hurt, Clerk
Adair County Court
By R.A. Burton, D.C.
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Cray Craft
Adair County, Kentucky
June 28, 1886,
To Hon.
John C. Black
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir, I would respectley State that I was well aquanted with Joel Hurt a deceased Soldier; I am also well aquanted with Mrs. Poley A. Hurt, the widow of Said Soldier & know her to bee the Identical person She represents her self to be; I also can State that the Said Joel Hurt was united in mareage to Susan Hurt who was a cusin of his; that said parteys moved to Simpson County, Ky whear the said Susan Hurt died; I make this Statement disinterestedly.
I have the honor to be
yours truly
Charles Bryant
a justice of the peace for Adair County, Ky.
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ORIGINAL INVALID CLAIM.
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Soldier, Joel Hurt, (deceased)
P.O., of widow - Craycraft
County, Adair
State, Ky.
Rank, Corporal
Company, Battery B, (Otherwise Hewett's Battery)
Regiment, 1st Ky. Lt. Arty.
Rates, $8. per month, commencing Jany 30, 1884. ["December 13" crossed out]
and ending August 19, 1885.
(dead)
Pension for Rheumatism, Camp Fever, & resulting disease of heart
RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:
Name, none
APPROVALS:
Submitted for admission, July 22d, 1886, F.A. Smith, Examiner.
Disabled by Rhematism
Approved for rheumatism, and camp fever, and their results.
Pension to end Aug 19, 1885, date of soldier's death, and payable to Polly A. Hurt, Craycraft, Ky, as widow.
Aug 10, 1886, T.S. Hursey, Legal Reviewer.
Approved for Rheumatism and Camp fever and resulting disease of heart.
Total. ["10/18" crossed out]
John Campbell
Aug. 26, 1886, J.J. (G???f?), Medical Reviewer.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Enlisted Sept 1st, 1861.
Mustered .......
Discharged Nov. 16th, 1864.
Declaration filed Dec. 13th, 1884 - Jany 30, 1884 T.S.H. [NOTE: something got messed up here]
Not in service since November 16th, 1864.
BASIS OF CLAIM.
In declaration, claimant alleges that in January 1862, he was attacked with camp fever and rheumatism, from the effect of which he has never recovered.
M.C. Claimaint does not write.
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
On this 8th day of November 1886, Personally appeared before me = The Undersigned Authority within and for the county and State aforesaid = Polly A. Hurt, a resident of Adair County, Kentucky : whose Post Office Address is Craycraft in said county and state = who being sworn in due form of law = on oath declares That she is the legal widow, representative, and heir of Joel Hurt, a deceased soldier, who was a member of Battery "B" of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky Light Artillery in the War of 1861. The deponent states = That during the year 1880 her said deceased husband filed an application for an Invalid Pension by reason of having contracted disease in the United States Army, and of which he eventually died in Adair County, Kentucky on the 19th day of August in the year 1885. The deponent further swears That during the life time of her said deceased husband he filed various and sundry evidence to establish the validity of his said claim, complying with all requirements of the Pension Office so far as made Known to him. That upon the death of the said Joel Hurt, affiant made an application for a Pension as the widow of said deceased soldier, and filed such evidence as was demanded of her to support the merits of her claim, and on the completion of such evidence she was granted a Pension Certificate No 225,685 which she now has in her possession, and upon which an original payment has been made. The deponent further swears That she believes herself to be entitled to a greater amount of Pension money than was granted to her by the conditions of said Certificate. That in as much as her said deceased husband made his application for an Invalid Pension prior as she believes, to the expiration (of the time) for filings claims for Invalid Pensions under the Act granting Arrears of Pension. She should be entitled to accrued Pension money as provided by law, and in consequence of which, deponent would respectfully request a re-examination of said claims, and an allowance consistent with the provisions of the same.
Polly A. Hurt "X" her mark
Signed in our presence,
G.O. Powell
M.A. Briant
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Mrs. Polly A. Hurt, whom I well Know to be reputable and entitled to credit, This 8 day of November 1886. I certify That I carefully read over and explained to affiant the contents of This affidavit before she signed and acknowledged the same : and That I have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. Given under my official seal and signature the day and year above written.
Tim Bradshaw
Notary Public, Adair Co., Ky
State of Kentucky
County of Adair
I M.N. Marcum, Clerk, Adair County Court, Certify that Timoleon Bradshaw, who names appears to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of signing The same a Notary Public in and for Adair County, duly Commissioned as such and That all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith & credit. Given under my hand this 8th Novr. 1886.
M.N. Marcum, Clerk
By R.A. Burton, D.C.
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WIDOW'S PENSION.
225.685
Claimant, Polly A. Hurt
P.O. Craycraft
County, Adair, State, Ky
Soldier, Joel Hurt
Rank, Corporal, Battery B (Otherwise Hewett's Battery)
Regiment, 1st Ky. Lt. Art. Vols.
Rate, $8.00 per month, commencing Nov. 28, 1885 and to $12.00 from March 19, 1886
DROPPED FROM ROLLS
AUG 25, 1896
PENSIONER DEAD
RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:
Name, none
APPROVALS:
Submitted for admission, July 22d, 1886, F.A. Smith, Examiner.
Approved for admission, origin of rheumatism, camp fever, & their results accepted,
Aug 10, 1886, T.S. Hursey, Legal Reviewer.
Approved for admission, death result from Disease of heart due to Rheumatism and malarial poisoning which has been legally accepted.
John Caudwell
J.J. Temple, Medical Reviewer, Aug 26, 1886.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Enlisted Sept. 1st, 1861.
Mustered ........
Discharged Nov. 16th, 1864.
Died Augt. 19th, 1885.
Declaration filed Nov. 28th, 1885.
Invalid application filed Dec. 13, 1884. [NOTE: date might be incorrect, same date as previous mistake]
Invalid last paid to not
Former marriage of soldier .........
Death of former wife in Dec, 1841.
Claimant's marriage to soldier June 18, 1842.
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State of Kentucky
County of Adair
On this 13th day of Sept 1888, Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the county and state afore said, Polly A. Hurt, who being duly Sworn according to law declares that she is the lawful widow of Joel Hurt, deceased; that he died on the 28th day of August 1885. That she has been granted a pension by Certificate # 225685 commencing 28th day of November 1885. That she claim arears of pension under recent act of Congress for 2 months and that her Post office Address is Montpelier, Ky.
Polly A. Hurt "X" her mark
Also personally appeared Cyrus Wheat and W.B. Patterson, both of Montpelier, Ky, who being duly sworn according to law say they were present and saw the Claimant make her mark to the foregoing declaration; that they know her to be the lawful widow of Joel Hurt; That [they] have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Cyrus Wheat
W.B. Patterson
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 13th day of Sept. 1888; I certify that affiants are all reputable persons; that they Know the contents of their depositions. I have no interest in this claim.
Z.T. Williams
N.P.A.C. Ky
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ARREARS OF WIDOW'S PENSION.
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ACT OF JUNE 7, 1888
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225.685
Pensioner, Polly A. Hurt
P.O., Craycraft
County, Adair, State, Ky.
Soldier, Joel Hurt
Rank, Corporal, Batty. B.
Regiment, 1" Ky. Vol. Lt. Art.
Allow arrears of pension at the rate of $8 per month from Aug. 20, 1885 and ending Nov. 27, 1885.
Was pensioned Sept. 1, 1886, at $8 per month from Nov. 28, 1885 and $12 per month from March 19, 1886.
Submitted for allowance Sept. 27, 1888.
H.L. Roethe,
Examiner.
Approved Oct. 8, 1888
F.A. Smith
Legal Reviewer.
Approved Oct 10, 1888
H.G.B.
Re-Reviewer.
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(3-405.)
(Pensioner Dropped.)
Joel Hurt
Batty "B" 1 Ky L.A.
U. S. Pension Agency,
Louisville, Ky.
Aug 25, 1896.
Hon. D.J. Murphy,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I hereby report that name of Polly A. Hurt, Widow of Joel, who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 225685, and who was last paid at $12, to 4 May, 1896, has been dropped because of death.
Very respectfully,
Geo. Mahany
Pension Agent.
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.
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