Scott County Arkansas
Civil War Pension Application
GEORGE WASHINGTON FARNSWORTH, CSA
Transcribed & Contributed by Delaine Edwards

29858
APPLICATION OF
Martha Farnsworth
Widow
Farnsworth, George Washington
[Blank] P.O.
Scott County
[Stamped] Received
State Auditor's Office
Nov. 27, 1929
J. Oscar Humphrey
Auditor of State
This Jan. 14, 1930
Jim B. Higgins, Sec'y. of State
J. Oscar Humphrey, Auditor

WIDOW'S APPLICATION FOR PENSION

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
Scounty of Scott}
I, Martha Farnsworth, do solemnly swear that I was born on the 21st day of March 1852 and that I am the widow of George Washington Farnsworth, who served as a soldier in the army (or sailor in the navy) of the Confederate States, being a member of Richmond Campaign Regiment of Infantry (Under Captain Brady) from the State of Georgia or a member of the crew of the ship called [blank]; that he was honorably discharged (paroled or released) from such service on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 1865 (Served during the entire war) and did not desert the same; that I am now, and for the past twelve months have been a bona fide resident of this State; that I do not own property, real or personal, or both, or money, or choses in action, in excess of the value of $400.00 (exclusive of household goods and wearing apparel), nor have I conveyed title to any property to enable me to draw a pension, and that I am not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services, the emoluments of an office in excess of $150.00 per year; that my said husband died March 3rd, 1881. I remarried to T.P. Watson and he died August 11th 1927, and I have not remarried since the death of my second husband. and that I have not since remarried, so help me God.
(Signature) Martha Farnsworth
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 7 day of September 1929.
[Signed] W.A. Bates
Notary Public
Com. Expires 1-12-1933

(No widow born subsequent to 1878 is entitled to a pension.)

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott} ss.
We, the undersigned, sitting as a Pension Board for Scott County, do certify that we have examined the application of the within named Martha Farnsworth for pension, under Act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, as approved March 11, 1901, and the proof in support of same, and find that said applicant is the widow of a Confederate soldier, is in indigent circumstances, and that her claim is just, and that she should be allowed $[blank] pension.
[Signed] L.D. Duncan (Seal)
[Signed] T.R. Harrison (Seal)

PROOF OF SERVICE

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas, J.M. Bird citizens of Scott whom I certify to be credible persons and worthy of confidence, who, being duly sworn, state that they were each, personally, well acquainted with applicant's husband George Washington Farnsworth and knew him from 1865 until his death in 1881.
That he was a Confederate soldier belonging to Company Infantry Regiment of Richmond Campaign under Caption [sic: Captain] Brady.
That as such soldier he served from 1861 to 1865 close of war. That he was honorably discharged, paroled or released from such service and did not desert the same.
That my knowledge of these facts comes from association with the soldier, living in the same community with the soldier and by conversation with him and my own general knowledge of the facts from observation and information obtained from the said soldier and others.
That to the best of our knowledge all property owned by her is not worth exceeding $500.00, not including the value of her homestead,* or household goods. That she is not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services in excess of $250.00 per year. That we have no interest in this claim. That she has not since the death of said husband remarried.
[Signed] J.M. Bird
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4 day of September 1928.
[Signed] J.A. Williams, Notary Public
My Commission Expires Sept. 14, 1929
*In city or town, homestead shall not exceed one acre in extent, or $2,500 in value; in country, shall not exceed 160 acres in extent, or $2,500 in value.

(For Widow's Application)
PROOF OF INDIGENCY

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas A.W. Self citizens of Scott County, Arkansas whom I certify to be credible persons and worthy of confidence, who, being duly sworn, state that they are each personally well acquainted with applicant Martha Farnsworth and have known her 60 years, respectively.
That she is now and has been for the past twelve months a bona fide resident of Arkansas. That to the best of our knowledge all property now owned by her is not worth exceeding $500.00, not including the value of her homestead,* or household goods. That she is not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services in excess of $250.00 per year. That we have no interest in this claim.
That affiant was personally well acquainted with her husband, George Washington Farnsworth in his life-time, who died about Mar. 3, 1881, and that he was also acquainted with T.P. Watson, to whom she was married and that he died about Aug. 11, 1927, and that she has not since his death remarried.
[Signed] A.W. Self
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of Sept. 1929
[Signed] Carter Lewis, Notary Public
My Commission expires Jan. 1, 1932
*In city or town, homestead shall not exceed one acre in extent, or $2,500 in value; in country, shall not exceed 160 acres in extent, or $2,500 in value.
[Typewritten letter on War Department letterhead]

War Department
The Adjutant General's Office
Washington

 November 13, 1929

Respectfully returned to

Mr. Theo Money
County Clerk, Scott County
Waldron, Arkansas

The records show that one G.W. Farnesworth, (also borne as G.W. Farnsworth and George W. Farnsworth) Co. C, 60th Georgia Inf., C.S.A., enlisted May 3, 1862 at LaFayette, Ga.
Muster roll April 30 to August 31, 1864, dated Nov. 5, 1864, (latest on file) shows him absent. Sent to hospital April 23, 1864, a Private.
His name appears as signature to an Oath of Allegiance taken at Chattanooga, Tenn., a Private. Residence: Catoosa Co., Ga. Date of administration of Oath: May 21, 1865. Complexion: fair. Hair: dark. Eyes: dark. height: 5 ft. 8 in.
(Indorsement shows: Roll of Rebel Deserters who have taken the Oath of Amnesty.)
Not found as George Washington Farnsworth. Date of capture not shown. James C. Wardlaw was Captain of the Company.
[Signed] C.H. Bridges
Major General
The Adjutant General
By T.E.
STATE OF ARKANSAS}
COUNTY OF SCOTT}
Martha Farnsworth after being duly sworn states that she is the applicant in this case for widows pension and that she is the lawful widow of George W. Farnsworth, deceased, who was a soldier in the army of the Confederate States, having inlisted at Lafayette Georgia, that she has made diligent search and inquiry for witness who served with said soldier to make proof of his service and that she is unable to locate any living witness who can make positive proof of said service of said soldier. And that she submits affidavits of citizens, well acquainted with her for more than two years, in support of the same.
[Signed] Martha Farnsworth
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 11th day of Dec. 1929.
[Signed] W.A. Bates
Notary Public
Commission expires Jan. 12th, 1933
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
COUNTY OF SCOTT)
A.W. Self after being first duly sworn states that he is a resident citizen of Scott County, Arkansas and is 71 years of age and that he is personally acquainted with Martha Farnsworth and has known her for 40 years and that she is of good character and reputation and is worthy of belief.
[Signed] A.W. Self
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 11 day of Dec. 1929.
[Signed] W.A. Bates
Notary Public
Commission expires Jan. 12th 1933.
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
COUNTY OF SCOTT)
J.B. Cox after being first duly sworn states that he is a resident citizen of Scott County, Arkansas and is 59 years of age and that he is personally acquainted with Martha Farnsworth and has known her for 30 years and that she is of good character and reputation and is worthy of belief.
[Signed] J.B. Cox
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 11 day of Dec. 1929.
[Signed] W.A. Bates
Notary Public
Commission expires Jan. 12th 1933

QUESTIONNAIRE
To Supplement Pension Application On File in the Auditor's Office

It is necessary that this Questionnaire be properly filled out, sworn to, and filed in the Auditor's office in order that your name may remain on the Confederate Pension Roll. Under authority of a ruling of the State pension Board and Advisory Board, appointed by the Governor, at a meeting of said Boards on the 7th day of January, 1932.

1. What is your full name? Mrs. Martha Farnsworth
2. your present address? Olio
3. When and where were you born? On the 31 day of March, 1852 County of Walker, State of Georgia
4. To whom, when and where were you married to the Veteran whose war record you are now drawing your Confederate Pension? (To be answered by widows only.) To George Washington Farnsworth. On the 7 day of August, year of 1873, County of Scott, State of Ark.
5. With whom do you make your home? Martin Farnsworth. Address Olio
6. What relation are they to you? My son
7. Have you lived continuously in Arkansas for the past five years? [Answer is typewritten] from 1873 to 1900, 1928 to present date
8. Do you own any property, or interest in any property? No
If so, give value of same
9. Do you have any income other than Arkansas Confederate Pensions? No
If so, how much per month?
10. How much of your pension each month is spent for your benefit? $ All

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
COUNTY OF SCOTT} ss.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFEDERATE PENSIONER

I, Mrs. Martha Farnsworth, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, do solemnly swear that I fully and clearly understand the questions above set forth and that I have truthfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability given the answers set opposite each question.
[Signed] Mrs. Martha Farnsworth
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of February 1932
[Signed] V.H. Brasher, County Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK
(Of Pension Due Estate of Deceased Pensioner)
Under Authority Sec. 8192-8193-8194 of Crawford & Moses' Digest

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott} ss.
I, V.H. Brasher, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Martha Farnsworth was a Confederate pensioner, residing in said State, that the application of the said Martha Farnsworth was originally filed in said county; that said Martha Farnsworth died on or about the 28th day of December, 1932; that the last allowance or issuance of a pension warrant to said deceased pensioner was made in December 15th, 1932, which warrant is being returned and there being no administrator of the estate of the said Martha Farnsworth; therefore, Theo Money sheriff of said county, as public administrator is entitled to receive, under the provisions of Section 8193 of Crawford & Moses' Digest, and to be disbursed by him under authority of Section 8194 of said Digest, the pro rata amount accruing from [blank] to date of death of said pensioner, subject to the apportionment of the pension fund made by the State Board of Pensioners for the present year.
Given under my hand and official seal this 5th day of January 1933.
[Signed] V.H. Brasher, County Clerk

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