Birth Date: 1822
Birth Place: Alabama?
Isaac Akers was a corporal in the Civil War infantry, E Co. 5. He enlisted on November 29 in Paris. He was captured at Island 10. He was discharged Port Hudson April 30, 1868 overage.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
ABNER
AKERS Birth Date: 1827
Birth Place: Tennessee
Abner Akers was a private in the Civil War in I Co. 5, infantry. He was in the infirmary Corps. He enlisted on August 20 at Union City under Col. Travis. One year - discharged on July 22 (over 35 years old). Muster: B.F. Peeples near Shelbyville; 6/15/63 Union City under Travis; discharged at Tupelo under Consein (?) Law - 7/22/62. Muster Dalton, GA 1/20/64. Enrolled 5/20 Paris - Col. Travis. discharged 7/22/1862 Co. I 5 discharge 8/7/1862; 2nd brigade, 1st,1st, army of Miss. over 35 years. (Box 46, no. 3)
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
ISAAC
N. AKERS
20 Cavalry Co. E
Isaac N. Akers born July 6, 1846 He served about two years in E, 20 Cav. This was Russell's in Carroll Co. He is the son of Benjamin Franklin Akers and Phoebe McDaniel.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
GREEN
B. GREER
55th Infantry Co. A
Born January 21, 1840, son of Hezekiah and Mary (Wyatt) Greer, natives of Tennessee. His Grandfather, James Greer, came to Benton County, Tenn., with his family about 1816 or 1818. He enlisted on October 1861 in Company A, Fifty-fifth confederate Tennessee Infantry, serving first as a non-commissioned officer, and after the reorganization was elected first Lieutenant of his company. He served in this capacity until wounded in the left leg at Atlanta, and was not again able to enter the service. During service he was captured at Island No. 10, and held prisoner of war five months in Northern prisons. More Information on Green B. Greer taken from "The Goodspeed History of Tennessee - Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties."
ADAM M.
HAWLEY
59th Mounted Infantry Co. F
Dr. Adam M. Hawley of Big Sandy, Tenn., was born in Sullivan County, Tenn. He was the son of William and Sarah (Holt) Hawley, both natives of Tennessee. At the age of sixteen he began the study of medicine with a view to make it a profession, but soon relinquished it to enter the confederate Army. He served from October, 1863 to April, 1865, with the Company F, Fifty-ninth Regiment Tennessee Mounted Infantry. At the close of the war he resumed his medical studies, and at the same time farmed some in Washington County, VA. More Information on Dr. Adam M. Hawley taken from "The Goodspeed History of Tennessee - Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties."
JOHN M.
HOLLADAY
55th Infantry
John M. Holladay was born August 22, 1840. He enlisted in the fifty fifth Tennessee Confederate Infantry, at the organization of which he was elected second lieutenant, which command he held till the cessation of hostilities. July 28, 1864, he lost an arm at Atlanta, Ga., but still retained his command. More Information on John M. Holladay and Family taken from "The Goodspeed History of Tennessee - Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties."
Picture Submitted by E.J. & Frances Sims
JO G.
HUDSON
5th Regiment Infantry Co. C
Jo. G. Hudson was born near Glasgow, Ky., September 7, 1837, son of James G. and Margaret (Stayton) Hudson, natives respectively of Tennessee and Kentucky. In 1861 he enlisted in the Company C, Fifth Regiment Tennessee Confederate Infantry, serving as private and non-commissioned officer in the later war until surrender. More Information on Jo. G. Hudson taken from "The Goodspeed History of Tennessee - Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties."
ALEXANDER
C. MCRAE
55th Regiment Infantry co. A
Alexander C. McRae, county court clerk of Benton County, Tenn., was born February 4, 1843, son of Alexander and Lavina (Rumbly) McRae, natives respectively, of North Carolina and West Tennessee. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-fifth Regiment Tennessee Infantry Confederate Army, and served as private until the close of the Rebellion. He was wounded in the arm at Atlanta.
Information taken from "The Goodspeed History of Tennessee - Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties."
JAMES
H. REDDICK
5th Tennessee Infantry Co. E
James H. Reddick was wounded at Perryville.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
W. W.
ATCHISON
5th Infantry Co. C
W. W. Atchison enrolled in Paris, TN, wounded 1862.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
EZEKIEL
R. ATCHISON
5th TN Regiment Infantry Co. K
E.R. Atchison, age 42, comm. Sergt.; band Discharged 1862 (over 35 years old), Co. 5-D; 5 f & S, Army of Mississippi. Blacksmith. Union City, Travis, Camp Brown Muster.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
WILLIAM
H. CLICK
5th Tn Infantry Co. K
William H. Click was born 1830 in Carroll County, TN. He was the son of Mathias "Matthew" Click and Nancy Moss. He married Elizabeth Louisa McNeill April 13, 1847 in Benton County TN.
1850 Benton County, Tn. Cs. - lists Nancy Click (nee Moss) age 50 and son William H. Click 20 yrs. old.
In possesion of Norma Lee Watson, great great granddaughter of William H. Click has Muster Roll enlistment copies as follows
#400 - Click, W.H. k- 2 Company K, 5 Tennessee Inf. became part of Consolidated Reg's Tn. Inf. about April "65, (Confederate) Private - Card Number 49838986
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Company C, 5 Inf. Confederate Tn. - W.H. Click, Private, 2nd Co. K Company Muster Roll. February 28 to July 1, 1861. enlisted Sept.10, 186 (?) Union City, paid by Thos. Peters Mar 1, 186 (?) Present or Absent....Absent. Reason - Missing at Shiloh. Signed by A.W. Crosly
Company C, 5th Inf Confederate Tn. - W.H. Click, Private - Capt. 3.B. Ward's Company 5 Regiment Tennessee Volunteers. Enrolled Sept. 6, 1861 at Union City, by W.E. Travis for period of 1 yr. Note: M Act of the Legislature of Tennessee requires a Minute Roll of each Company of Volunteers from the State in the Confederate Service and is to be returned to the Adjutant General's Office with a view of having the name of each Volunteer recorded in a well bound book. W.C. Whitehorne, Adjutant General State of Tennessee. Remarks: Missing at Battle of Shiloh April 6 and 7.
Submitted by Norma Watson
CALVIN
RUSHING
5th Regiment Infantry Co. C
First Lieut. Calvin Rushing, CSA, became a commissioned officer at the first organization of the first Company from Benton County, TN. He served in Company E of the Fifth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which later became Company C. Calvin served from 1861 to 1862, where he was discharged at Cornith, Mississippi due to an age restriction as set down by the Tennessee Legislature. Calvin was born Nov. 23, 1820 in Tennessee and died Dec. 14, 1882. He is buried at Rushing's Creek cemetery in Benton County, TN along side his second wife, Nancy B. Warren (Dec. 25, 1829-May 29,1900). His first wife was Mary A. Rushing (Jan 29.,1824- abt. 1849)
Submitted by Linda Neal
Rebel Claim for Hugh Alsup, State of Tennesse, County of Benton attested by James D. Wilson and Thomas Brewer on April 07, 1868. The statement was made regarding an incident which took place on July 25, 1864 near Camden.
Mr. Alsup, age 60, was bona fide in his property of three blankets, three pair of pants, an overcoat, one blouse, corn and fodder valued at $65. He swore that he never showed disrespect or disloyal conduct toward the United States' Government. The items were taken by a gang of men under Forrest's Command, a General in the Rebel Army. Signed April 07, 1868.
The claim was approved by the Chairman, the Claim Commissioner, and the Governor of Tennessee, and sworn to by George Hollowell and David Alsup, Commissioners for Benton County. Hugh Alsup's Declaration for Army Pension:
Hugh Alsup, father of Joseph Alsup, on this the 14 day of September 1881, personally appeared before the Justice of the Peace, in and for Benton County. James D. Wilson, age 57 years, resident of Benton Co., Tennessee, reputable and entitled to credit, swore to the following: that he contracted with the soldier Joseph Alsup for one half a month at six dollars per month, that he made the contract for labor of said soldier in January 1864, that the work was done and he paid to Hugh Alsup, the father, three dollars for his labor, that in March 1864 Joseph Alsup volunteered in Co. K 2, Tenn. infantry.
page 183
Hugh Alsup stated that his son sent his money to support his
father. And since his son's death, he has no means by which to
live. This was sworn to by James D. Wilson, age 58 and G. W.
Cantrell before W.H. Hicks, justice of peace.
page 175
In December of 1869 before John F.L. Melton, Samuel and Thomas
Brewer with test: James D. Wilson (with James B. Wilson), Samuel
and Thomas swore they were present at N.A. Brewer's in Henry Co.
in 1823 at which time Hugh Alsup and Nancy Brewer were married by
Robert DeBruce, and these parties said they were disinterested as
for their part in said pension.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton } SS
On the 26 day of August, 1868, before me, a clerk of that said County and State above named, personally appeared Mr. Hugh Alsup, aged 61 years, a resident of Benton County in the State of Tennessee who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration: That he is the widower of Nancy Alsup and the Father of Joseph Alsup who was a private in Company K. commanded by Captain Hampton in the 2nd Regiment of Tenn. Mtd. Inft. Volunteers, and who died at Johnsonville, Tenn. on or about the 7th of July 1864, by reason of Measles contracted while in the service and in the line of duty as a soldier. He further declares that his said son, upon whom he was wholly or in part dependent for support, having left no widow or minor child under sixteen years of age, surviving, declarant makes this application for a pension, under the act of Congress approved July 14, 1862, and refers to the evidence filed herewith and that in the proper Department, to establish his claim.
He also declares that he is not in any way engaged in or aided or abetted the rebellion in the United States, that he is not in receipt of a Pension under the second section of the act above mentioned, or any other act, and that he has not married since the death of his son, the soldier above named.
He hereby constitutes and appoints TUCKER & SELLS, of Washington, D. C. his attorneys, with power of substitution to prosecute his claim and procure a certificate, with full power and authority to do and perform all and every lawful act and thing whatever necessary and requisite to be done in and about the premises, except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Witnessed: N. Brewer
Witnessed: Isaac W. Nichols
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Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day and year above written; and also, personally appeared Isaac W. Nichols, a resident of Benton County, Tennessee and Nicholas Brewer, a resident of Benton County, Tennessee, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Mr. Hugh Alsup who made and subscribed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and have known him for the past twenty two years, that he is the widower of Nancy Alsup who died on or about the 18 day of January, 1858; and the Father of Joseph Alsup who enlisted and served in the United States Army as stated in the foregoing declaration, and died while in service. That they well knew the said soldier during his life time, and he left no wife or child surviving him; that he contributed to said Father's support, and that he was either wholly or in part dependent on him for support. That the said soldier Joseph Alsup did support his said Father before he enlisted in the service of the country by the nature of his work, the greater part of his time he was hired out and gave the proceeds of his labor to the support of his father; and that said Hugh Alsup has none no available means of support, is about 61 years of age and has had nephritis and kidney disease for some years. That their knowledge of his dependence on his son above named, and that he received his support from him during the period above stated, is derived from personal knowledge and that they live near to the said Alsup. That they reside as above stated, and have no interest whatsoever in his claim for Pension.
Witnessed: Isaac W. Nichols
Witnessed: N. Brewer
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26 day of August 1868; and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim and that of the contents of this declaration and affidavits were read and explained before signing the same. In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the Court above named.
John Rushing, Clerk of Benton County Court
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC.
CIVIL WAR RENSIONS RECORDS FILED BY HUGH ALSUP, 14 Sep 1868
State of Tennessee}
Benton County} SS
On this 14th day of September, 1868, personally came before me, John Rushing, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, Dr. Melton L. Travis, a person whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who has been a regular practicing physician for (blank) years last past and often being first by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he has been personally acquainted with Hugh Alsup, the claimant for pension for three years last past, and that the said Alsup had chronic nephritis and that said disease still continues, so much so that said Alsup is unable to support himself and family by his labor. And that he has no interest direct of or indirect in the prosecution of this claim for pension for which this affidavit is made.
M. L. Travis, MD
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I, certified that I am not interested in this claim: Witnessed my hand and official seal, this 14th day of Sept. 1868.
John Rushing, Clerk
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, DC. Nov 18, 1868
Sir:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office of
application for Pension No. 165,611, and to return it herewith
with such information as is furnished by the files of this
Office. It appears from the Rolls on file in this Office, that
Joseph Alsup was enrolled on the 18 day of March,1864, at Waverly
Sandy, Tenn. In Co. K, 2nd Regiment of Tenn. Mtd. Infy.
Volunteers, to service as a private on the 27 day of June 1864,
at Nashville, Tenn. In Co. K, 2nd Regiment of Tenn. Mtd. Infy.
Volunteers, to serve one year, or during the war. On the Muster Roll of Co. K of that Regiment, for the months of July and August, 1864, he is reported died in U. S. Gen. Hospital, Johnsonville, Tenn. July 7,1864, of Inflammation of the lungs, Hence not been on the Rolls of Co. K, 2nd, Tenn. Vols. Infy.
I am, Sirs very respectfully,
Your obedient servant, Sam'l Breck
Assistant Adjutant General. The Commissioners of Pensions, Washington, DC.
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
OFFICERS AFFIDAVIT TO DEATH OF SOLDIER, Nov 20, 1869
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
On the 20 day of November, 1869, before me, William Killbreath, Justice of Peace in and for the County and State above named personally appeared Enos McAuly to me known as a credible person, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was acting surgeon in Hampton Battalion 2nd Regiment of Tenn. Mtd. Volunteers, and was acquainted with Joseph Alsup who was a member of said Regiment, and was mustered into service as a private on or about the 18 day of March, 1864, at north of Cypress, Tenn., in Co. K, 2nd Regiment of Tenn. Mtd. Inft. Volunteers to serve one year and died on or about the 5 day of July, 1864, at Johnsonville, Tennessee.
That the disease of which said Joseph Alsup died were measles and were received or contracted while he was in the service of the United States, and in the line of duty as a soldier; to wit: at Waverly, Tenn. on or about the 8 day of June 1864.
That the facts stated in this affidavit respecting the service, and cause of the soldier's death, are derived from personal knowledge, and that he has no interest in the claim for the pension for which this affidavit is required.
Enos McAuley
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written, and I certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
William Killbreath, J.P.
For Benton County
Filed in Department of Pensions Office
December 7, 1869
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, DECEMBER 7, 1869
State of Tennessee}
Benton County} SS
On this 7th day of December 1869, personally appeared before me, John F. L. Melton, an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid: Samuel Brewer and Thomas Brewer persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and after being first duly sworn depose and say that they were present on the 10 day of March 1827, at A. Brewer's in Henry County, Tennessee when the rite of matrimony was solemnized between Hugh Alsup and Nancy Brewer, by Robert DeBruce, Esq. and that they are disinterested in the claim for Pension for which this affidavit is made.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that the contents of this affidavit was read and explained before signing and that I am disinterested in the prosecution of the same.
John F. L. Melton, JP, Benton County
State of Tennessee}
Benton County} SS
I, John Rushing, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John F. L. Melton whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and was duly commissioned and sworn: and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such: Given with my hand and official seal at Office in Camden the 14th day of December 1869.
John Rushing, Clerk
Filed with Department of Interior, Pensions Claims, can't read date
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Reba's note:
Samuel and Thomas Brewer were brother's of Nancy Brewer. Samuel,
Thomas and Nancy were children of Benjamin Brewer and Alydia
"Lydia" Noland. James D. Wilson was a brother-in-law of
Hugh Alsup as he was wed to Nancy's sister Jane Brewer.
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT FOR CIVIL WAR PENSION, MAY 18, 1872
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
On this 18th day of May 1872, personally appeared before me, R. I. Laurence, an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State, Dr. Enos McCauly with whom I am well acquainted and who is a resident of Benton Co. Tennessee; and whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit; and who is now and had been for 26 years a practicing physician in good standing in said County, and adjoining County of Carroll, and after being first duly sworn by me declares and says that he was acting surgeon in the 2nd Tennessee Mtd. Inft. during the late rebellion in the United States and that he was acquainted with Joseph Alsup who was a member of Co. K, in said Regt. That said Joseph Alsup contracted measles at Waverly, Humphreys Co. Tennessee on or about the 8th day of June, 1864 while in the line of duty as a soldier, and that he died with measles on or about the 5th of July 1864 at Johnsonville, Tennessee in his own tent. This applicant further states that he was surgeon in Harders Battalion which belong to said regiment and that his knowledge of the soldiers service and his death in service from personal knowledge of the same; and that he has no interest whatever in the pension from which this applicant made, and applicant further states that Waverly is about 10 miles distant from Johnsonville. And that this applicant's post office address is Camden, Benton Co. Tennessee. Dr. Enos McAuley Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that I am uninterested, direct or indirect in this claim data above mentioned.
R. I. Laurence, J.P. For Benton County, Tennessee
State of Tennessee}
Benton County} SS
I, D. A. Bruce, Clerk of the County court in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify, R. I. Laurence, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing applicant was at the time of signing the same and acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County and State duly commissioned and sworn and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit, given under my hand and official seal at office in Camden on this 24 May 1872.
D. A. Bruce, Clerk
Received by the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, June 4, 1872
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC,
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, PENSION CLAIM UNDATED, Received by the
Department of Interior
on Nov 20, 1878
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of the claim for Pension No. 165,611 of Hugh, father of Joseph Alsup "K" 2nd Tenn. Infty. Personally came before me, W. H. Hicks, a Justice of Peace in and for aforesaid County and State, G. W. Cantrell, aged 51 years, a citizen of County of Benton, State of Tennessee and J. D. Wilson, aged 58 years, a citizen of County of Benton, State of Tennessee, whose Post Office is Big Sandy , Benton Co. Tennessee, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That they have known Hugh Alsup for (blank) years and know of their own personal knowledge that he has since they have known him and unable to support himself, and know that Joseph, his son contributed to the support of his Father by his labor from his hand and that he was hired out at $8.00 per month at the time he enlisted or volunteered in the army, and that his hire went to the support of his father and that Hugh Alsup, his father is a man of very little property and has not been able to support himself by his labor since the death of his son and is still unable to do so.
They further declare that they have no interest in said case, and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Signatures of Affiants: G. W. Cantrell
J. D. Wilson
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT FOR PENSION, February 1, 1879
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of Hugh Alsup for Pension No. 165,611, on this 1st day of February A. D. 1879, personally appeared before me W. K. Kicks, J. P. in and for aforesaid County, duty authorized to administer oaths A. Reddick, aged 52 years, a resident of Benton County, Tennessee and T. J. Warmack, aged 49 years, a resident of County of Benton and State of Tennessee, well known to me to reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That they were both well acquainted with said Hugh Alsup in 1864 and lived hear him. That he did not own any real estate in 1864. That he owned one horse, one wagon & oxen; two milk cows, and two yearlings and a small amount of household furniture, all of his personal property was worth about $250.00. The said Hugh Alsup now owns 121 acres of land worth about $200.00, very poor land, has now one blind mare, two cows, and three yearlings, two sows, seven shoats and seven pigs, all the personal property worth $50.00. That they know these facts from being his neighbor, and that he is now, and has been for several years unable to do manual labor, and the friends generally cut wood and help support him, they further declare that they have no interest in said case, and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Signature of Affiants: A. Reddick
T. J. Warmack
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APPLIACTION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT FOR PENSION, February 1, 1879
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of claim for Pension No. 165,611 of Hugh Alsup, Father: On this 1st day of February A. D. 1879, personally appeared before me, W. K. Hicks, J. P. in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, M. B. Bland, aged 50 years, a resident of the County of Benton and State of Tennessee, and John G. Allen, aged 69 years, a resident of Benton Co, State of Tennessee well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly shown, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That they were well acquainted with said Hugh Alsup and his son Joseph before he enlisted in the army and that said Joseph labored with his Father on a rented place, that he split rails, cut wood, plowed and hoed and done farm work generally; and worked about one month away from home; all of which went to the support of his Father and continued to assist his Father up till the time he enlisted in the army in 1864. That they know these facts from being near neighbors and personal knowledge. They further state that the claimant Hugh Alsup is now and has been for several years unable to support himself. And further declare that they have no interest in said case, and are not concerned in its prosecution.
Signature of Affiants: M. B. Bland
John G. Allen
Filed with Depart. Of Interior, Pensions Dept. Feb. 26, 1879
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIVAVIT FOR PENSION, March 18, 1880
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In th e matter of Hugh Alsup, Father of Joseph Alsup, Co. K, 2nd Tenn. Inft. On the 18 day of March A. D. 1880, personally appeared before me, A. C. Marchbanks of County Court in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths Hugh Alsup, aged 73 years, nearly, a resident of the County of Benton and State of Tennessee. That the applicant is the said Father of said Joseph Alsup, dec. late of Captain Hampton's Company's K, 2nd Tennessee Calvary Mtd. and during the year 1864. The following named persons were dependent upon him for support, To wit: Harriet Rebecca who was born June 24, 1862 and Mourning Isabell, who was born April 26, 1864, both his daughters and helpless children in 1864. And applicant's wife Lucy who was born 10 day of August 1828. Applicant states that he had the two above named children and his wife to support at the time of his son's death in 1864 and has his wife now to support. Applicant states that he was unable to support them at the time and is now unable to support his wife by his labor. Applicant states that his sons Joseph and Hugh L. Alsup were both soldiers and were in the same Co., and both died in 1864.
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Signatures of Affiants: T. A. Henrey
A. H. Mitchell
Reba's note: Lucy was the 2nd wife of Hugh Alsup. The late Mr. William Hulon "Shorty" Brewer says she was Lucy Cole, daughter of Joseph Cole and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Powell of Henry Co, Tennessee and wife of Malakiah B. Bush who died in Benton Co, Tennessee in 1859. Some Rushing researchers say she a Rushing. No marriage record has been found, thus far.
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APPLIICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT FOR PENSION, April 5, 1881
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of Hugh Alsup, Father of Joseph Alsup, dec.
Co. K. 2nd Tenn. Mtd. Inft. On this 5 day of April A. D. 1881,
personally appeared before me, a Justice of Peace in and for the
aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, E. A.
Waters, age 55 years, a resident of the County of Benton and the
State of Tennessee and A. Reddick, aged 60 years, a resident of
Benton Co, Tennessee, well known to me to be reputable and
entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in
relation to aforesaid case, as follows:
Applicants states that they both are well acquainted with the
above named Hugh Alsup and have known him for 22 years. That they
reside within three miles of him and knew him well in 1864; and
both know that said Hugh Alsup had two sons, Joseph and Hugh L.
to muster in to Co. K., 2nd Tenn. Mtd. Inft. and know that they
both died in 1864 while on duty in the army. They both well know
that said Hugh Alsup that claimant was unable to make more than
1/2 hand by his labor in 1864, and is now nearly totally unable
to labor and has been so far several years. Their Post Office
address is Big Sandy, Tennessee
Signatures of Affiants: E. A. Waters
A. Reddick
M. B. Bland
Recorded in U. S. Pensions Office, May 24, 1881
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIVAVIT FOR PENSION, September 14, 1881
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of Hugh Alsup, Father of Joseph Alsup, No. 165,611. On this 14 day of September A. D., 1881, personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the County Court in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, Hugh Alsup, Father of Joseph Alsup, aged 73 years, a resident in the County of Benton and State of Tennessee. That he is the Father of Joseph Alsup, dec. late a private in Co. K., 2nd Tennessee Mtd. Volunteers, and is the affiant for pension in the claim NO. 165,611, now pending, and after being first duly sworn by me states that his said son Joseph Alsup was born on or about the 16 day of August 1848. Affiant further states that his P. O. address has been since 1864 Big Sandy, Benton County, Tennessee. Affiant further states that he has no letters written by his son Joseph Alsup to him and that his son did not write any letters, as he now recalls.
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Signature of Affiants: T. A. Henrry
S. T. Presson
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APPLICATION OF HUGH ALSUP, FROM NATIONAL
ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON, DC
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT FOR PENSION, September 14, 1881
State of Tennessee}
County of Benton} SS
In the matter of Hugh Alsup, Father of Joseph Alsup. On this the 14 day of September A. D., 1881, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, James D. Wilson, aged 59 years, a resident of the County of Benton and the State of Tennessee. Affiant, James D. Wilson states that he contracted with the Soldier Joseph Alsup for one half a month at Six dollars per month. Affiant states that he made the contract for the labor with the said Soldier, Joseph Alsup in January, 1864 and that said work was done and affiant further states that he paid to Hugh Alsup, the Father of the Soldier Joseph Alsup three dollars for his labor. That in March 1864 Joseph Alsup volunteered in Co. K, 2nd Tennessee Mounted infantry.
Signature of Affiant: James D. Wilson
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Reba's note: I also have in my possession from the National Archives the "The Oath of Allegiance" signed by Hugh Alsup and sworn to before John Rushing, County Clerk for Benton Co, Tennessee, but it is so dim and out of focus that it cannot be transcribed. Dated on 14 December, year unreadable, Camden, Tennessee.
Over several years Hugh Alsup tried to get a Pension from his son Joseph Alsup Military Service, but it is unclear to me if he ever was able to obtain anything. The company muster rolls states that Joseph Alsup furnished his own horse and equipment from March 18, 1864 until May 6, 1864 and died in U. S. Hospital at Johnsonville, Tennessee, on July 7, 1864, and that his brother Hugh L. Alsup died June 29, 1864.
Application for pension submitted by Reba Alsup
P.S.
Lashly (Lashley, Lashlee)
(1st) Newsom's Regiment Co. D
P. S. Lashly enlisted on April 30, 1864 at Cotton Grove, in Lake County, by T. H. Taylor. At that time he owned a black horse valued at $200.00 and he was present on May 11, 1864 for the company Muster Roll.
This company was disbanded about May 15, 1864 and the men were transferred to other companies. Some were from Henry and Lake Counties. The info says that they were organized on May 11, 1864, disbanded about May 15, 1864 and the men were transferred to other companies. Newsom's was consolidated March 1865 with 20th Russell's Regiment and paroled at Gainesville, Alabama in May 1865 as the 19th & 20th TN Cavalry Regiment.
Submitted by Jean Gilley
Graphics courtesy of Savage Goodner Camp 1513