Documents transcribed by R Nicholas, Baltimore MD 2007 4th Great grand daughter
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Records of James B Palmer Civil War Soldier 104th PA Vol Inf born 5-31-1828 pension file.
Brother of Elias Palmer born 1831, in New York who married Jane C. born aprx 1832 New York
Son of Dr. Elias Palmer born 1805 in New York and wife Hannah born 1806 in New York
Wife of Clara Matilda Myers born 8-4-1821, married 7-28-1848 in Honesdale, PA, died 3-18-1904
Father of Caroline Isabel Palmer born 12-18-1849, Hanah Lorisa Palmer 5-11-1852, William Palmer 4-18-1854, Matilda R. Palmer , Clara Jane Palmer 1-17-1856, James William Palmer 12-22-1858, Sharlott Elizabeth Palmer 3-7-1861, George A Palmer 8-22-1868
Information above from family bible
Grandfather of Mary Elizabeth Richardson born 3-18-1874 who married 1st Elias Hendrickson son of John Hendrickson married to Anna,2nd William Berkheiser, and 3rd Al Miller died 12-10-1954. Mary’s mother being Clara Jane Palmer who married 1st Harvey Richardson son of Melloyd Richardson married to Lucina Richardson, Harvey born1848 and married on 5-8-1873,having Mary Elizabeth., 2nd husband of Clara J was Lewis C. Case. Mary - past president GAR.
GGrandfather of Freda Mae Hendrickson born 8-13-1891 daughter of Mary Elizabeth. Freda married George Morrison Smith born 8-18-1881 of Plattsburgh, NY 11-30-1910 in Allegheny County, PA.
The information of the letter for CO “I” OR “J” is unclear to me as both appear on numerous pages and are identical in nature. I would be happy to hear from any family members. our bible indicates Elias or his father came with 9 brothers from england one being killed by indians in the Mohawk Valley area. No names are in the bible other than what is listed above. I am unclear on the relationship to John Davis and Edward Davis as well. Any help appreciated as I have very little information available on James and Clary's children.
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Letter James B Palmer to Commissioner of Pensions
Commissioner of Pension,
Dear Sir,
I herewith send you my application for Invalid Pension and my discharge. Please send me blanks for the evidence of the Doctor of our our Regiment. The Doctor that attended me since, Two conrads, and a neighbor. I do not feel able employ an attorney unless absolutely necessary. I shall want to get my discharge papers again. Signed James B Palmer
Unknown date
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Lackawanna
On this seventh day of December, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty six, personally appeared before me William D. Danier Clerk of the Court, a court of record in and for said County and State, James B. Palmer a resident of Fell Township, County of Lackawanna and State of Pennsylvania, who being by one duly sworn according to case on his solemn oath deposes as follows, to wit, that he is the identical James B Palmer who was enrolled on the 24th day of February A.D. 1865 in Company “I” of the 104th Regiment, Pennsylvania, Infantry Volunteer, commanded by Captain Rankin and was honorably discharged at Plymouth, Virginia on the 25th day of August 1865, that his personal discipline is as follows: age 56 years; height 5 feet 3 ½ inches; complexion, dark; hair, dark; eyes, dark; while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service aforesaid and in the line of his duty at Norfolk, Virginia, while doing guard duty on the prison wall, he fell from a ladder while descending from the wall, falling some eight or ten feet, injuring his back to such an extent that he has never recovered therefrom, but is entirely disabled by the said injury and the weakness and soreness of the back, hips and urinary organs resulting thereforesaid; That he was not treated in any hospital for said injury but was for a time relieved from duty altogether and was never afterwards able to do all the duties of a soldier; That since leaving the service the applicant has resided in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania and has never been able to have any regular occupation; That prior to his entry with the service aforesaid, he was a man of good sound, physical heath, being when enrolled a farmer; that he is now wholly disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by (not legible)of his injuries afore-described, record as aforesaid in the service of the United States, and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed in the invalid pension roll of the United States.
He hereby appoints C Cornegye of Scranton, Pennsylvania his true and lawful attorney to prosecute for claim. That he has once applied for pension. That his post office address is Box 27, Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Signed James B. Palmer
Filed state date Dec 9-1886 Pension office
Also personally appeared Geo H Easterle residing at Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Lewis C. Case residing at Scranton, Pennsylvania, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to which , and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw James B. Palmer, the claimant sign his name 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.
Signed Geo K Easterlee and Lewis C case
Sworn to and subscribed before me this seventh day of December A.D. 1886, and I hereby certify that the () of the above declaration to me fully made known and explained to the applicant and the interest before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the persecution of this claim.
ZSidn W. G. Daniels, Clerk of the Court
465490 Pension Office Invalid Claim for Pension James B Palmer Late Pri Co I 104 egt Pa Vol
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Declaration Filed by C C
Cornegye Scranton, PA
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Lackawanna
James B, Palmer, late a private of Company “I”, 104” Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers, and now residing in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania give the following account and history of the disability for and on account of which he claims a pension under the statutes of the United States, to wit: I was at the time of enlisting in the organization a strong, healthy and vigorous man, and so continued until on or about the first day of August 1865. On that day, I was doing sentinel or guard duty on the wall of what was then call the “Hard Labor Prison” at Norfolk, Virginia. Some of the prisoners attempting to escape, having for the purpose undermined the wall, I was called down to assist in preventing them from doing so, and while descending upon a ladder, which had been placed to the wall for that purpose, the ladder turned and I fell to the ground a distance of from eight to ten feet, my back striking across the ladder violently as I fell. The shock of the fall rendered me helpless and I was immediately taken to the barracks by two of my comrades. These comrades were William Barnes and Oscar Stine of my Company .
My back was very much strained and bruised so that in course of time it became very sore gathering and the gathering finally broke leaving an ugly scar on both sides of the back bone which remains to this day. This gathering broker after I reached my home in the latter part of the month. I remained in the barracks released from duty though not attended by a surgeon, for three or four days totally unable to do any duty, and during this short time afterwards that I remained in the service could only do the lightest duty, my back at no time without increasing pain. After I got my discharge Aug 25,1865, I came to live in Fell township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, when I have lived here ever since. It was not until the summer of 1866 that I could do any manual labor at all; in fact, part of the time I could not walk with out help. “Dr” Elias Palmer my physician and my father, attended me.. he was not a regular physician and is now dead. When the summer of 1866 set in I got some (not legible) and was able to do light “chores” but was not then nor have I been able since to do a good days work.
In the winter of 1867, I again had a bad spell with my back. While there on a visit to my brother who lived in Roman (sp?) Coral, New York, I was confined to the house several weeks and to my bed at least three weeks on account of it, and unable to get home was compelled to stay there a long time. Since that spell I have now been confined by it to the house never their a day or so at a time-which occurs frequently; but all of the time my back and hips have been very weak, now constant pain, and at times especially after some slight exposure it is almost impossible for me to walk. During all the time, I have been too (not legible) to him a physician and my father “Dr.” Palmer, who died about a year ago, treated me. He used to give me liniment for my back and medicine of his own to take internally. I cannot lift any weight at all and my disability is now as great that I can not earn my living as I did before entering the service by doing a man’s days work but am compelled to seek and earn a scanty subsistence by fishing in the small (not legible) of the county and in the spring fixing gardens for the people and neighbors around me. I am since by reason of said disability entirely disabled for the performance of manual labor. My post office address is Carbondale, Pa. signed James B. Palmer
State of Pennsylvania
County of Lackawanna
Sworn and subscribed before me a Notary Public in and for said state and county this 13th day of April, 1887, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit was fully made(not legible) that he is a credible person and that I have no interest in this case nor am I concerned in its prosecution. Signed Herbert L Taylor, Notary Public Certificate on file.
Stamped Middle Division to Examiner Oct 1887
Stamped Received Middle Division 7-27-1887
Stamped US Pension Office Jul 27-1887
No 465.490 Pension claim of James B. Palmer History of Disability Private “I” 104 Regt Pa Inf Vol.
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Form 3-111.
Attention is invited to the outline of the human skeleton and figure upon the back of this certificate, and they should be used whenever it is possible to indicate precisely the location of a disease or injury, the entrance and ext of a missile, amputation, etc.
The absence of a member from a session of a board and the reason therefore, if known, and the name of the absentee, must be endorsed upon each certificate.
Original Pension Claim No 465.490 James B. Palmer, Rank -,Company I, 104 Reg’t Pa Vols, Scranton, PA
Claimants Post office address: Carbondale Date of Examination 13 April, 1887
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who state that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz:
Cause of disability: Injury to the back
If a pensioner, fill in the amount, if not, erase the whole line. ( Line has a mark across the page here)
Pulse rate per minute 78; respiration 18; temperature 98.4; height 5’ 2”, weight 126 pounds, age 57 years.
Here make the following statement upon which he bases his claim for : Original
Here give the claimants statement as briefly and completely possible. In the (not legible) part of August 1865 at Norfolk, VA while on guard duty on the prison wall he fell and injured his back and in consequences was laid up until the following spring. Has never fully recovered from the injury nor has he been able to do a hard days work since receiving it.
Here give a full symptom picture of the case embracing all the physical and rational signs, but confining it to the present condition of the claimant.
Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: There is a scar large as a silver quarter overt the second lumbar vertebrae; also another scar and inch to the right of the first large as a half dollar. These scar are probably the result of abcess. They are neither adherent or tender. There is some stiffness of the lumbar muscles and the disability would in our opinion be fully covered by a rating of ¼ degree. The lungs are normal in percussion and air circulation. The heart is normal in size, pounds and rhythm. The stomach , liver and spleen are normal..
It must be borne in mind that the duty of the Surgeon is to give an opinion as to the proportionate degree of disability as ¼, ½, total & c., through the grades without any regard to dollars and cents, and to make such full particular description as will afford to this Office the ground for intelligent opinion and action in rating.
Rate for each cause of disability. If prolonged by vicious habits, the word not should be erased and the reason for the erasure given.
From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement, ---probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is, in our opinion entitled to a ¼ degree rating for the disability caused by injury to the back, for that caused by---, and,,, caused by,---
*See back
Here state whether for original,(increase, restoration, or renewal of for a re-rating. HC Comigys, Pres, P F (unlegible), Sec’y. H Van Cleef, Treas.
N.B.- Always forward a certificate of examination whether a disability is found to exist or not.
(0127-1000,000) Back page drawing indicate site of wound close to the spine at L2.
Single surgeons will us this blank, changing “we” to read “I” and “our” to read “my”. They will erase the words “Pres”, “Sec’y, “Treas.,” and “Board” where the words appear, and sign at the foot of the certificate, and also on the back of the same.
Surgeon’s Certificate in case of James B. Palmer Co. I 104, Reg’t Pa Cols
Applicant for Original
No. 465,490 Date of Examination 13 April, 1887
Stamp Middle May 7, 1887 received Stamp Unlegible to Examiner Aug 1, 1887.
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Form 3-111.
Attention is invited to the outline of the human skeleton and figure upon the back of this certificate, and they should be used whenever it is possible to indicate precisely the location of a disease or injury, the entrance and ext of a missile, amputation, etc.
The absence of a member from a session of a board and the reason therefore, if known, and the name of the absentee, must be endorsed upon each certificate.
Insert character and number of claim. Increase Pension Claim No. 431.739
James B. Palmer, Pvt, Company I, 104 Reg’t Pa Vol. Honesdale, Pa
Claimants Post office Address. Carbondale, PA Date of examination June 11th, 1890.
We hereby certify that in complain with the requirement of the law we have carefully examined this applicant who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Injury of the back
If a pensioner fill in the amount if not erase the whole lines: Four dollars per month.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Increase.
Here give the claimants statement as briefly and as compactly as possible. Back is weak, can not bend over to pick up object, has been totally blind in left eye for over 15 years. Sight began to fail in left eye before leaving service and soon after an injury received at Greencastle, PA.
Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate 72, respiration 18, temperate 98 2/5, height 5 feet, 4 ½ inches, weight 123 pounds, age 61 years. There is a cicatrix to the right of the 3rd lumbar vertebrae area and another over the spinous process (claimant says are abscess broken there) he walks with the right foot everted. There are 2 cicatrices over spinous processes to have followed the injury. The lecisof left eye is dislocated forwards this result of injury received at Greencastle PA during his 3 months service. The left eye is totally blind. There is barely perception of light with right eye closed.
Rate for EACH cause of disability. He is in our opinion entitled to a 12/18 rating for the disability caused by Injury to back for that caused by--- and for the caused by--.
Signed by Unlegible Pres, HG keefen, Secy, Reid Barns, Treas.
N>B>- Always forward a certificate of examination whether a disability exists is found to exist or not.
(18216-150M.) 6-552
Continue record of examination here. July 8, 1890 Sec’y: Please give result of tests as to visual power of left eye ( see par 6 aqnd 8, 4 (), 1889 Very respectfully J.W.B
Surgeons Certificate in case of James B Palmer Co., I, 104 Reg’t PA V.I Applicant for Increase No. 431.739 Date of Examination: June 11th 1890.
Board Names:
Post Office, Honesdale, County Wayne, State, Penna.
Date of May 22 handwritten at bottom of this area.
Stamp dated Jul 3 1890, US Pension OFFICE, 2ND Stamp Jul 29th 1890 US Pension Office.
Human Skelton pictures indicate Cicatrix to right of 3rd lumbar and two more circles in the neck area at the 4th and 6th vertebrae.
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Act of June 27, 1890 Declaration for Widow’s Pension.
The be executed before a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, or any officer competent to administer oaths who has a Seal.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Lackawanna, SS:
On this 26th day of August, A.D.,, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five, personally appeared before me EB Wright and Alderman of Scranton within and for the county and State aforesaid Clara M Palmer, aged 66 years, a resident of the City of Scranton, County of Lackawanna, State of Pennsylvania, who, being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the widow of James B. Palmer who enlisted under the name of James B. Palmer at x on the 24th day of February A.D. 1865 in Co. “I” 104th Reg PA Vol. and served at least ninety day in the late War of the Rebellion, who was HONORABLY DISCHARED Aug 25th A.D. 1865 and died May 30th, A.D. 1895. That she was married under the name of Clara M. Myers, to said James B. Palmer on the 28th of July,1848 by Bidwell, at J.P. at Honesdale, PA there being no legal barrier to said marriage. There was no former marriage of Claimant of Soldier. That she has not remarried since the death of the said James B. Palmer. That she is without other means of support than her daily labor. That names and dates of birth of all the children now living under sixteen year of age of the soldier are as follows: None
That she has not heretofore applied for pension. That Soldier was a Pensioner under Cert. No. 431.739. That she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890.
She hereby appoints with full power of substitution and revocation E B Hollister her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim, the fee to be Ten dollars as prescribed by law. That her post-office address is 428 Franklin Ave., Scranton, County of Lackawanna, State of Pennsylvania. Signed Clara M. Palmer by x mark. Witness: LC Case, CJ Case
Also personally appeared LC Case Scranton PA, and CJ Case, Scranton PA persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Clara M Palmer claimant make her mark, to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and an acquaintance with her of 13 years and 35 years respectively, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Signed LC Case and CJ Case
Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of August A. D. 1895 and I hereby certify that the content of the above declaration, etc., were fully made know and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words--- erased and the word—that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Certificate on file to dome signed EB Wright, Alderman
Inv Ctf 431.1739 Act of June 27, 1890 Widow’s claim Claimant Clara M Palmer soldier James B Palmer co “I” 104th PA Vol Inf address: 428 Franklin Ave, Scranton, Lacka Co., PA filed by EB Hollister Attorney, Hoolisterville, PA Date of execution 8-2-1896
Stamped Record Div 9-6-1895
Middle Division stamp ?-4-1895P. Received
Stamp US Pension office 8-31-1895

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------General Affidavit. State of Pennslyvania, County of Lackawanna ss:
In the matter of Widow Pension of Clara M. Palmer as widow of James B. Palmer, Co “I” 104th Reg’t, PA (not legible)620.020
On this 20th day of February, A.D. 1896, personally appeared before me an Alderman in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Clara J. Case aged 40 years, a resident of Scranton, in the County of Lackawanna, and State of Pennsylvania whose Post-office address is 428 Franklin Avenue, Scranton, PA & Myrtie M Case, aged 17 years, a resident of Scranton, in the County of Lackawanna, and State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-office address is 428 Franklin Avenue, Scranton, PA well known to be reputable and entitle to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows: that we were well & personally acquainted with James B. Palmer in his lifetime that he died at Waymart, Wayne Co. Pa on the 30th day of May. A.D. 1895, that we know this to be true because we were personally present and eye witnesses to his death. Furthermore we know from our own personal knowledge that the applicant has not remarried since the soldier’s death, for if she had our acquaintance with him has been such that we certainly would have known it.
That the statements contained in this affidavit are written in our (not legible) and from our oral statement to the person preparing the affidavit E. B. Hollister; that said oral statement were made to the person preparing the affidavit on the 7th day of January A.D. 1896 at Scranton Lackawanna county, PA. and the in making the same we did not use, and was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recital. Prepared or dictate by any other person and they further declare that they have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Signatures
Clara J. Case
Mytrie M. Case
State of Pennsylvania, County of Lackawanna ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above name affiants and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants including the – erased words—and the added—words and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant and personally known to me and that they are credible persons. EB Wright signature Official Character Alderman.
Certification of the Clerk of the Court is not completed-
Titled Middle Division Act of June 27th 1890 Additional Evidence Claim of Clara M. Palmer as Widow of James B. Palmer Co. “I”, 104th Reg. PA Inf ’l Affidavit of Clara J Case and Myrtie M Case showing proof of death No. 620.020 EB Holllister Attorney Hollisterville, PA
Stamp US Pension office Apr 10,1896
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Act of June 27, 1890
Affidavit that the Claimant has not Re-married, and that She is with out other means of Support than her Daily Labor.
Lewis C. Case and Clara J Case of the town of Scranton, County of Lackawanna and State of Pennsylvania do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of Clara M. Palmer who is the Widow of James B. Palmer, deceased on whose account she applies for Pension under the provision of the Act of June 27,1890, and that for the past 15 to 15 years we have been well acquainted with the said Clara M. Palmer; that from our frequent intercourse and conversations, and from other circumstances, we have every reason to believe, and we do believe that the said Clara M. Palmer has not re-married since the death of the above mentioned James B. Palmer. Further we say that if she had remarried we have reason to believe that we should have known it.
We also believe from the knowledge we have of said widow that she neither owns nor has in use any property of any kind from which a revenue can be derived; that she has no income or present means of support that her daily labor. We know from our own personal knowledge the the claimant Clara M Palmer neither owns any property of any kind. Nor has the use of any property from which a revenue can be derived and has no income or present means of support than her own daily labor but is dependent upon other not legally bound to support her.
“that – the statements contained in the affidavit were written in our (not legible-) and from our oral statement to the person preparing the affidavit(EB Hollister) that said oral statement were made to the person preparing the affidavit on the 7th day of January A.D. 1896 at Scranton, PA and that in making the same we did not use () and was not aided or prompted by any written or printed statement or recital prepared or dictated by any other persons. Signature of Lewis C. Case and Clara J. case
Attest: Myrtie M. Case, Mrs Gus Rosto
Sworn and subscribed before this 20 day of February, 1896. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim for Widow pension. Signed EB Wright, Alderman
Clerk of Court area is not completed
Middle Division Act of June 27, 1890 Affidavit that the Claimant has not re-married and that She is without other means of Support than her Daily Labor.
Claim of Clara M. Palmer Widow of James B. Palmer Co. I 104 Regiment Co Penna Widow’s Pension No. 620.020 EB Hollister, Attorney Hollisterville, PA
Stamped US Pension office April 10, 1896.
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General Affidavit State of Penna, County of Lackawanna,ss,
In the matter of Widows Pension of Clara M. Palmer as Widow of James B Palmer Co. I, 104th Reg, Penna Inft.
On this 25th day of Feby, A.D. 1896 personally appeared before me an alderman in and for the aforesaid county duly authorized to adminster oaths N. Halstead aged 72 years a resident of Scranton in the County of Lack, and State of Penna well known to me to reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
Note: Affiant should state how he gained a knowledge of the fact to which he testifies.
Scranton Feb 25th, 1896. This is to certify that I am the County and City Assessor of the 16th ward of the City of Scranton Lackawanna County, State of Pennsylvania and that I have just finished the said assessment and that there is not any taxable property appears on said assessment Book In the name of Clara M. Palmer nor has there been any since I have made the Assessment for the last eight years. Signed N. Halstead, Assessor
That (not legible)this was written by him the same he was not aided or prompted by any written statement prepared or dictated by any other person. His Post office address is Scranton PA 320 Mif(not legible) Ave and further declare that I have no interest in said case and not concerned in its prosecution. Signed N. Halstead, Affiant.
Document is signed by (not legible) Fuller, Alderman.
Middle Division Act June 27th 1890 Additional Evidence of Clara M. Palmer as Widow of James B. Palmer Co. “I” 104th Reg Pa Infl Affidavit of Nataniel Halstead, Assessor. No 620.020 Filed by EB Hollister Attorney, Hollisterville, PA
Stamp US Pension Office April 10, 1896
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General Affidavit
State of Pennsylvania, County of Lackawanna ss;
In the matter of Widows Pension of Clara M. Palmer as widow of Jas. B. Palmer, Co. “I: 10th Reg. Pa. Inft-No 620.020
On the 24th day of March, 1896 personally appeared before me and Alderman in and for the aforesaid county duly authorized to administer oaths Clara M. Palmer aged 67 years, a resident of Scranton in the County of Lackawanna and State of Pennsylvania well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That she is the claimant in the aforesaid pension claim, that she is unable to furnish a public record of her Marriage for the reason that the Docket – of the Justice of the Peace M.A. Bidwell was destroyed by fire many years ago, that she us unable to furnish the evidence of the Justice who performed the ceremony for the reason that he has been dead for 20 years, That she is unable to show by witnesses who were eye witnesses to her marriage for the reason that they are all dead. She therefore respectfully asks that the evidence of Edward Y Davis of Bayonne, N.J. and John C. Davis of Carbondale, PA which is here with endorsed be accepted in lieu of public, church, or other record showing her marriage to Soldier. “That the statements contain in this affidavit were written in her presence and from her oral statement to the ()the affidavit of (EB Hollister) that said oral statements were made on the 20th day of March at Scranton, PA and that in making the same she did not use and was not aided or prompted by any other person.
Clara M. Palmer, her mark X
If affiant signed by mark two person who write sign here
Signed by Myrtie M. Case and Fred W. Fleitz

(3-128 a.) Orig No. 620.020
Widow’s Pension
Claimant Clara M. Palmer Soldier James B. Palmer
P.O #428 Franklin Ave, Scranton Rank Private
County Lackawanna Regiment 104 PA Vol Inf.
Rate, $8 per month commencing August 31, 195, and $2 per month additional for each child as follows:
None
Recognized Attorney
Name ED Hollister Fee $10, Agent to pay.
PO Hollisterville, PA Articles filed--------
Approvals:
Submitted for Admission July 27,1896 M.V. Benner, Exaiminer,
Approved for admission May 1, 1896 Not legible, Reviewer
The solder was - pensioned at $12, per month for Injury of back, right shoulder and loss of sight of left eye.
Enlisted February 24, 1886, Soliers app’n filed Nov 22, 1882, Sol app New Law. 5-31-1892
Was honorably discharged Aug 25, 1865, Clt’s appn under other laws ----
Reenlisted ----, Former marriage of neither
Died May 30, 1895, Clt’s marriage to soldier 7-28-1848
Declaration filed August 31, 1895, cl’t not remarried----
Claimant is without other means of support than her daily labor.
Claimant signs X mark.
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