Lucien K. Robertson Civil War Pension File

Scott County Arkansas
Civil War Pension Application
LUCIEN KIMLIN ROBERTSON, CSA
Transcribed & Contributed by Delaine Edwards

29204
APPLICATION OF
L.K. ROBERTSON
Parks P.O.
Scott County

Examined and approved and $[blank] allowed and Auditor authorized to draw warrant for same.
[Stamped:] Received 7-29-27, State Auditor's Office, J. Carroll Cone, Auditor

VETERAN'S APPLICATION FOR PENSION

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
I, Lucien K. Robertson do solemnly swear that I served as a soldier in the army (or sailor in the navy) of the Confederate States, being a member of Colonel Orr's Co. "G" Regiment of S.C. Rifles from the State of South Carolina or a member of the crew of the ship called [blank]; that I was honorably discharged (paroled or released) from such service on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 1865 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 myself, nor does my wife, nor do we both together, own property, real or personal, or both, or money or choses in action in excess of the value of $500.00 (not including the value of homestead, or household goods, owned by either or both); nor has either of us conveyed title to any property to enable me to draw a pension, and that neither I nor my wife is in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services, the emoluments of an office, in excess of $250.00 per pear; that I am incapacitated to perform manual labor in any of the ordinary avocations of life (or am totally blind), and that such incapacity (or disability) is the result of wounds received in the service, being [filled in] and that he is not in touch with any living witness who can swear as to his service or of age, accident or disease, and that such disability is not the result of my own vicious habits still persisted in, so help me God.
(Signature) L.K. Robertson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of July 1927
Theo Money, Clerk
Carter Lewis, DC

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 Lucien K. Robertson for pension, under Act of General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, as approved March 11, 1901, and subsequent amendatory Acts, and the proof in support of same, and find that said applicant is a wounded Confederate soldier, is in indigent circumstances, and wholly or partially incapacitated for manual labor, and that his claim is just, and that he should be allowed $ full pension.
John T. [Illegible] (Seal)
L.D. Duncan (Seal)
T.R. Harrison (Seal)

For Original Applicants
PROOF OF INDIGENCY

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a Circuit Clerk within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas Geo. S. Forrester and G.E. Crowley citizens of Scott County, Ark. 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 Lucien K. Robertson and have known him 47 and 40 years, respectively.
That he is now and has been for the past twelve months a bona fide resident of Arkansas. That he is incapacitated for manual labor by reason of old age and that such incapacity (or disability) is not the result of his own vicious habits still persisted in. That to the best of our knowledge all property now owned by him and his wife, together, is not worth exceeding $500.00, not including the value of his or her homestead,* or household goods. That neither he nor his wife is in receipt of any income, pension or wages for any service, or the emoluments of an office, in excess of $250.00 per year. That we have no interest in this claim.
Geo. Forrester
G.E. Crowley
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of July 1927
Theo Money, Clerk
Carter Lewis, DC
*In city or town homestead shall not exceed 1 acre in extent, or $2,500 in value; in country shall not exceed 160 acres in extent, or $2,500 in value.

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
COUNTY OF SCOTT) ss
Geo. S. Forrester and G.E. Crowley, being duly sworn, do depose and say:
(1) That they are residents of the State of Arkansas, and that they have been personally well acquainted with Lucien K. Robertson for 47 years and 40 years, respectively;
(2) That the said Lucien K. Robertson is reliable and trustworthy, and that all his statements are entitled to full faith and credit.
Geo. Forrester
G.E. Crowley
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of July, 1927.
Theo Money, County Clerk
By Carter Lewis, DC

April 2nd 1927
Abbeville County,
State of South Carolina
To whom it may concern:
This is to certify, that I find the name of Lucien K. Robertson on the official roll of Confederate Veterans in office of Clerk of Court for Abbeville County, S.C. The record shows that he was a member of Company "G" Orr's Rifles.
J.L. Perrin
Clerk of Court Abbeville Co. S.C.

[Letterhead:] J.L. Perrin, Clerk of Court, Abbeville County
Abbeville, S.C., April 2nd 1927
Mr. Lucien K. Robertson, Parks, Ark.
Dear Sir-
Replying to yours 30 Mch, I find your name on the official record of the office as being member Co. "G" Orrs Rifles. Am enclosing certificate. I also find that Mr. A. Rice Ellis of Due West, S.C., was member same company. He is still living, but not many more of the regiment still living. If you will send me your proper application blank, I will have Mr. Ellis sign as witness. It mabe that the enclosed Certificate is sufficient, but if not, mail me the application, and I will do needful.
Yours truly
J.L. Perrin
Clerk Court, Abb. Co. S.C.

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? L.K. Robertson
2. Your present address? Parks Ark.
3. When and where were you born? On the 9 day of Sept., 1845, County of Aberville State of South Carolina
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.) [Blank]
5. With whom do you make your home? Own home. Address Parks, Ark.
6. What relation are they to you? [Blank]
7. Have you lived continuously in Arkansas for the past five years? Yes
8. Do you own any property, or interest in any property? Yes
If so, give value of same 160 a. land $600.
9. Do you have any income other than Arkansas Confederate Pensions? No
If so, how much per month? [Blank]
10. How much of your pension each month is spent for your benefit? All

CERTIFICATE OF CONFEDERATE PENSIONER

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
COUNTY OF SCOTT}ss.
I, L.K. Robertson, 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.
Lucien K. Robertson, Confederate Pensioner
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of February 1932
M.C. Bird, Notary Public

[County Courthouse Letterhead]
Gene Davidson, Circuit Clerk
Scott County
Waldron, Arkansas
July 20th, 1936.

Hon. Chas. E. Parker,
Auditor of State,
Little Rock,
Ark.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find the application of Jennie C. Robertson, for confedate[sic] pension.
Please file it and present it to the State Pension Board for its approval. Gene Davidson, Clerk.

DECEASED PENSIONER'S WIDOW'S APPLICATION

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
I, Jennie C. Robertson, do solemnly swear that I was born on the 24 day of August, 1865, and that I am the widow of Lucian Kinmon Robertson, who served as a soldier in the army (or sailor in the navy) of the Confederate States, his proof of service being now on file in the Auditor's Office, at Little Rock, he having been allowed a pension under Act of the General Assembly, approved March 11, 1901, and subsequent amendatory Acts, while a resident of Scott County, Arkansas; that I am now, and for the past 50 years 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 $500.00 (not including the value of homestead,* or household goods); 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 any office, in excess of $250.00 per year; that my husband died on the 8 day of March, 1936. That I am at the present time a widow and in indigent circumstances.
Jennie C. Robertson (Signature of Applicant)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of June, 1936
Gene Davidson, County Clerk

Proof of Widow's Continued Indigency

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a County Clerk within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas B.K. Hansard citizen of Parks, Scott County, Arkansas, whom I certify to be a credible person and worthy of confidence, who, being duly sworn, state that he (or she) is personally well acquainted with the applicant and have known her for the past 35 years. That she is the widow of Lucian Kenmon Robertson who died on the 8 day of March 1936.

That she is now and has been for the past 35 years a bona fide resident of Arkansas. That I do know from my personal 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 I have no interest in this claim. That she is at the present time a widow and in indigent circumstances.
B.K. Hansard (Signature of Affiant)
Witness: [Blank]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15 day of June 1936.
Gene Davidson, County Clerk

STATE OF ARKANSAS}
County of Scott}
I (or we), the undersigned, member of the County Pension Board for Scott County, do hereby certify that I (or we) have examined the application of the within named Jennie C. Robertson for pension, as the widow of Lucean Kenmon Robertson, deceased pensioner, and the proof in support of same, find that said applicant is in indigent circumstances and that her claim is just, and that she should be allowed a Confederate pension.
L.D. Duncan (Seal)
Chairman of the County Pension Board
T.R. Harrison (Seal)
Member
Witness:
Gene Davidson
County Clerk, and Sec'y. County Pension Board

29204
APPLICATION OF
Jennie C. Robertson
Widow
Robertson, L.K.
Scott County

Examined and approved by the State Pension Board, and Auditor authorized to draw warrant for same, the 9 day of Oct. 1936
Ed F. McDonald, Secretary of State
Charley Parker, Auditor of State

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, Gene Davidson, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that L.K. Robertson was a Confederate pensioner, residing in said State, that the application of the said L.K. Robertson was originally filed in said County; that said L.K. Robertson died on or about the 8th day of March 1936; that the last allowance or issuance of a pension warrant to said deceased pensioner was made in Dec. 21, 1935, and that Jennie C. Robertson, is the duly qualified Executrix of his said estate, and is, therefore, 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 Dec. 21, 1935, 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 10th day of June, 1936.
Gene Davidson, County Clerk
By Norman Goodner, Deputy Clerk
Original filed with Auditor of State, copy filed with administrator, and copy with pension record of County Clerk's office.

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
29204
Scott (County)
L.K. Robertson, Deceased Pensioner
Jennie C. Robertson, Executor.

Waldron, Ark., June 13, 1936
Dr. L.K. Robertson Estate
In Account with
FULLER-JUDY HARDWARE COMPANY
HARDWARE AND FURNITURE
COFFINS AND CASKETS
March 11 to 1 Casket 60.00
March 19 By Cash 60.00
We hereby certify the above account to be corredt.
Fuller-Judy Hardware Company.
By C.M. Fuller, President
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, this 13th day of June 1936.
J.W. Stafford, Notary Public
My Commission Expires April 27, 1939

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