Samuel Naron
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PENSION
APPLICATION: INDIAN WARS:
An Act
granting pensions to survivors of the Indian Wars of eighteen hundred and
thirty-two to eighteen hundred and forty-two, inclusive, known as the Balck Hawk
War, Creek War, Cherokee Disturbances, and Seminole War.
Name of Soldier: Naron, Samuel
Name and class of dependant: Naron, Louisa
(Widow)
Service: House's Co., Ala. Inf.
(Creek War)
Date of filling: 1892 Nov. 16
Class: Widow
Application No.: 2738
State: Miss.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
Georgia Coweta County I certify that Samuel Naron and Visy
Roberts were duly joined in Matrimony by me this the 14-day of Aug. 1832
Signed: W. H. Persons
Ordinary
WIDOW'S SERVICE PENSION:
No. 2738v
B. L. No. 89102-120-53
Widow's Service Pension,
Indian Wars,
Act of July 27, 1892.
Louisa Naron
Atlanta Chickasaw Co., Miss.
Widow of: Samuel Naron Pri. Capt. House's Ala. Inf.
"Creek War"
Enlisted:
Discharged:
Died: March 8th 1870
Age: 74
Signed: Unreadable
Received: Nov. 16, 1892.
J. W. Smith
1424 N. Y.
Ave.
City.
Attorney.
INDIAN WARS.
Claim of Widow for Service Pension Under Act of July 27, 1892.
To be
executed before some officer authorized to administer oaths for general
purposes. The official character and signature of any such officer not required
by law to use a seal must be certified by the clerk of the proper court, giving
dates of beginning and close of official term. A full and explicit reply is
required to all questions indicated by this blank.
State of Mississippi, County of Chickasaw,
ss: On this 8th day of Nov., A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety two
personally appeared before me, a J. W. Morgan a Justice of the peace within and
for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Lavisa Naron aged about 74 years, a
resident of and for the County and State of Miss., who being duly sworn
according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Naron, deceased, who
was the identical person who served under the name of Samuel Naron, as a Private
in the
Company commanded by Captain House, in the Regiment of Ala. Inf., in
the Creek War; that her said husband enlisted at Lafayette, Ala., on or about
the 16th day of about 1835 for 3 mo's. and served three mo's., and was
discharged at Lafayette, Ala.: that he was not otherwise employed in the
military or Naval services of the United States.
That at the time of entering the service claimed for, her said husband was 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches in height, with gray eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, by occupation a farmer, and that he was born in the State of Georgia.
That after leaving the service he resided in Tallapoosa Co., Ala., about 2 years, in Chickasaw Co., Miss., about 21 years, near Houston.
That her said husband died in Chickasaw Co., Miss., on the 8th day of March A.D. 1870; that she has not since remarried.
That she is a citizen of the United States, and makes this application for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the provision of the act approved July 27, 1892; and hereby appoints J. W. Smith of Washington D.C., her true and lawful attorney.
That her post-office address is Atlanta,
County of Chickasaw, State of Miss.
Attest:
B. W. McCluney
J. E. Dendy
Lavisa "X" Naron
her mark
Also personally appeared J. W. McCluney,
aged 69 years, residing in Chickasaw County Miss., and J. E. Dendy aged 45
years, residing in Chickasaw County Miss. persons whom I certify to be
respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that
they have known the said Lavisa Naron for 40 years and 35 years, respectively;
that they were present and saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the
foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, and do believe,
from the appearance of said claimant and from their personal acquaintance with
her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they
further say that they are fully satisfied that she is the person who was the
wife of the identical Samuel Naron who rendered the service alleged in the above
application (in the company of Captain House, in the regiment of Ala. Inf. in
the Creek War), by following-named facts and circumstances: because they live in
same county that I do and have been for a long time and I have been acquainted
both parties for a good many years and that they have no interest in the
prosecution of this claim.
Signature of
witnesses: J. W. McCluney
J. E. Dendy
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 8th day of November, A.D. 1892; and I
hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, ect., were
read
and explained to the applicant and
witnesses before swearing, and that I
have no interest, direct or indirect,
in the prosecution of this claim.
J. W. Morgan, A Justice of the Peace County of Chickasaw Miss.
(3-148a.)
INDIAN WARS FROM 1832 TO 1842.
Act. of July 27, 1892.
"REJECTED"
o. WIDOW'S PENSION. Claim 2738
Claimant, Lavisa Naron Soldier, Samuel Naron
P.O. Atlanta Rank, Private
County, Chickasaw Company, Capt. House
State, Miss. Regiment, Ala. Vols.
Rate, $6 per month, commencing July 27, 1892. Alleged - Creek War
RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY.
Name, J. W. Smith Fee, $25.00 Agent to pay.
P.O., 1424 NY Avenue Articles filed, Dec. 14, 1892
Washington D.C.
APPROVALS.
Submitted for
rejection, Oct. 27, 1893, Shoemaker J. A. Examiner.
Approved for
rejection on the ground that there is no record of the alleged service of
claimants husband found in the War Dept. or in the Office of the Second Auditor
of the Treasury. Nov. 4th, 1893. Neilson, Legal Reviewer. The soldier was not
pensioned at $__ per month ___.
SERVICE SHOWN BY RECORD.
Personally named in Resolution of Congress of ___, 18___.
Enlisted, Alleged, 1835, honorably discharged Alleged, 1835. In service ___
days. Bounty Land Warrant ___ applied for. Bounty Land Warrant No. 89102 for 120
acres issued under Act, 1835. Claimant's marriage to soldier August 14, 1832.
Date of death of soldier March 8, 1870.
Former marriage of, neither. Death of former, none. Declaration filed
November 16, 1892. Claimant has not remarried. Citizenship of the United States
is shown in the declaration and by residence.
Signs by X mark
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT:
State of
Mississippi, County of Chickasaw, ss.
In the matter
of The pension claim of Lavisa Naron widow of Samuel Naron, late of Capt.
House's Co. Creek War.
On this 25th day of November A.D. 1892; personally appeared before me J. W. Morgan a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Nathan B. Crawford aged 57 years, a resident of Atlanta in the County of Chickasaw and State of Mississippi well known to me be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
I was well acquainted with said Samuel
Naron and know that he is dead. He died in this County on or about March 08,
1870. I personally knew he died then and there because. I don't remember the
exact date but know he is dead, and he died about the time above mentioned. I
have known him and family for
40 years.
His widow, the claimant, has not remarried since he died. She and I have lived
as neighbors and been acquainted ever since her said husbands death. She still
bears the name of Naron. My Post Office address is Atlanta Chickasaw County
Mississippi. I further declare that I have no interest in said case and am not
concerned in its prosecution.
Signed: Nathan B. Crawford.
State of Mississippi, County of Chickasaw,
ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiant, and I
certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, including the words ___
erased, and the words ___ added and acquainted him with its contents before he
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 is personally
known to me and that he is a credible person.
Official Signature: J. W. Morgan
J.P. Filled for July 1/92 to July 1/96
AGREEMENT FOR FEES.
For PENSION.
TO BE EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST TO
THE CLAIMANT.
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT.
Whereas I, Lavisa Naron, widow of Samuel Naron late a __ in Company __ of
the Capt. House Regiment of Ala. Inf. Creek War of 1836, having made application
for pension under the laws of the United States.
NOW, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSED: That for and in consideration of services
done and to be done in the premises, I hereby agree to allow my Agent, J. W.
Smith, Washington D.C. the fee of Twenty-five ($25) Dollars, which shall include
all amounts to be paid for any service in furtherance of said claim; and said
fee shall not be demanded by or payable to my said Agent in whole or in part,
except in case of the granting of my pension by the Commissioner of Pensions,
and that the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provision of
Section 4768 and 4769 R. S.
Signatures of two Witnesses,
who can write in every case.
Her
Lavisa X Naron
Mark
P.O. Atlanta Miss.
Chickasaw Co.
1. James
McCluney
2. James E.
Dendy
STATE OF Mississippi, COUNTY OF Chickasaw,
ss:
Be it known, That on this the 8th day
of Nov., A.D. 1892, personally appeared Mrs. Lavisa Naron, the above named, who,
after having had read over to her in the hearing presence of two attesting
witnesses the contents of the foregoing Articles of Agreement, voluntarily
signed and acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed.
Official Signature: J. W. Morgan
A justice of the Peace
in Chickasaw County Miss.
ATTORNEY'S ACCEPTANCE.
And now, to wit, this 8th day of Dec., A.D. 1892, I accept
the provisions contained in the foregoing Articles of Agreement, and will, to
the best of my ability endeavor faithfully to represent the interest of the
claimant in the premises. I hereby certify I have received from the claimant
above named the sum of ___ dollars, and no more; ___ being for fee, and the sum
of ___ dollars being for postage and other expenses; and that these agreements
have been executed in duplicate without additional cost to the claimant, as
required by law, in excess of the fee above named, I having made no charge
therefor.
Witness my hand the day and year above written.
Signature of Agent:
J. W. Smith
State of District, County of Columbia, ss:
Personally came J. W. Smith whom I know to
be the person he represents himself to be, and who, having signed the above
acceptance of agreement, acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 8th day of December., 1892.
Official Signature: Unreadable.
COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL.
Approved for ___ Dollars and payable to J. W. Smith of
Washington, D. C. the recognized Attorney.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
AFFIDAVIT OF
Mrs. Naron
to
Dates of birth of self and husband.
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.
State of Mississippi, County of Chickasaw, ss:
In the matter of the pension claim of Lavisa Naron widow of Samuel Naron
- late a soldier in the Creek War. On this 30th day of January A.D. 1893;
personally appeared before me J. W. Morgan Justice of the Peace in and for the
aforesaid County duly authorized to Administer oaths, Mrs. Lavisa Naron aged 74
years, a resident of ___ inthe County of Chickasaw and State of Miss. well known
to me to be reputable
and entitled
to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as
follows:
I am the
claimant. I was born about the year 1818. My said husband, Samuel Naron, was to
the best of my knowledge and belief, born about the year of 1804.
Question: If she does not know these dates have her say so in this affidavit.
In answer to the question I can only say I don't recollect the exact date but I am about 74 years old, Samuel Naron my husband would have been about 89 years old had he lived until this date. I was raised a orphan and have no record of my birth.
My Post Office address is Atlanta, Miss.
(If Affiant sign by mark, two persons who
can write sign here.)
J. C.
Logan
Her
W, G.
Taylor
Lavisa X Naron
Mark
State of Mississippi, County of Chickasaw,
ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named affiant,
and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted her
with its contents before she 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 is personally known to me and that she is a credible person.
Given under my hand this 30th day of Jan.
A.D. 1893
Official Signature: J. W. Morgan
a Justice of the Peace
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT:
State of
Mississippi, County of Chickasaw, ss:
In the matter of the pension claim of Lavisa Naron widow of Samuel Naron - late of the Creek War.
On this 30th day of January A.D. 1893; personally appeared before me J. W. Morgan J.P. in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, M. H. Duke aged 47 years, a resident of Atlanta in the County of Chickasaw and State of Miss. well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
I was well acquainted with said Samuel Naron and I know of my own personal knowledge that he is dead. He died in this County and State on or about the 8th day of March 1870. I know this to be true because I helped to dress his body and also to bury him.
His widow the said Lavisa, has lived a neighbor to me ever since said Samuel Naron's death. She has not remarried since he died. She still bears the name of Naron.
My Post Office address is Atlanta, Miss. I further declare that I have no interest in said case and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Signature of Affiant: M. H. Duke
State of Mississippi, County of Chickasaw, ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant and acquainted him with its contents before he 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 is personally known to me and that he is a credible person.
Given under my hand this 30th of Jan. 1893
Official Signature: J. W. Morgan J.P.
Official Character: A Justice of the
Peace.
WRITTEN AFFIDAVIT:
Indian Wars
No. 2783 (wrong No.)
Lavisa
Naron
Widow of
Samuel Naron
J. W. Smith - Atty. - City
No. 2738 - Act July 27, 1892
Indian
Wars
State of Mississippi
of Chickasaw
County
Mrs. Lavisa Naron being duly sworn:
I am the widow of Samuel Naron. Neither he nor I was married until we were married to each other. I was a Miss Roberts. In my girl-hood my first name, Lavisa, was shortened or nicknamed by my friends into "Visy" - which will explain why it is written "Visey" in the record of my marriage.
The said Samuel Naron never rendered any military or naval service to the United States except that in the Creek War in Capt. House's Company.
As to whether he ever applied for or received a land warrant, its date and No. __, where he reside when he so applied and through what attorney he so applied, all I know is as follows: __ Samuel Naron has never applied for nor received a Land Warrant.
As to whether said Samuel Naron could write, and if I could, whether I can now furnish a specimen of his writing I have to say: __ Samuel Naron could not write.
He never applied for pension nor did I
until I filed the claim I now have
filled. __ No. 2783.
Her
Witness{ A. C.
Gore
Lavisa X Naron
J. E.
Logan
Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of May 1893 after having been by me read __ and explained to the affiant.
J. W. Morgan
Justice of the Peace.
The oldest you can find that bears his signature.
INDIAN WARS.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of
Pensions,
Washington, D.C., Sept. 7th, 1893
OLD WAR AND NAVY DIV.
J. A. S Ex'r
Indian War Widow No. 2738
Lavisa
Naron
Wid. of Samuel Naron
Pvt. Co.
House, Reg't Ala. Vols. Fla. Wars.
Sir:
I have to request that you will please furnish a statement of the service of Samuel Naron who it is alledged enlisted April 16, 1835, in Captain House's Company of ala. Vols. and was discharged _____ -, 18 __.
Please furnish such information as will show whether the soldier served as a substitute for James Murphy - 30 days at the seat of the Florida or Creek War also place and date of enlistment and discharge.
A report dated Land Office Dec 10th 1851 says, "Service from 2nd June to 1st Sept 1836" and a report dated Land Office Sept 4 - 1856 says James Murphy - on House's rolls from 2nd to 1st Sept 1836. Naron not on rolls.
Very respectfully,
Wm Loch__
Commissioner.
To Hon. Second Auditor Treasury Dept.
[Form 263]
Treasury Department,
SECOND
AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
Washington, D.C., Oct. 14", 1893.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
In the case of Samuel Naron of Capt. W. H. House's Co. Ala. Volunteers, 1836, claimant's name is not borne on roll of the company. The roll does not show that James Murphy, private in said Co., had a substitute.
Auditor, _. S. Farrow.
By. R. G. B.
Pension
Claim No. 2738
INDIAN WARS.
O. W. and N. Division
Department of
the Interior,
BUREAU OF
PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Oct 19th, 1893.
Respectfully, reference to the Chief of the Record and Pension Office War Department with the request that he will furnish such information that will tend to show whether the soldier served as a substitute for James Murphy in Captain Wm. House's Company Ala. Vols. - and if so give full military service.
Claim 2738
Samuel Naron
Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D.C."
Record and Pension Office,
War Department,
Washington, Oct 21, 1893.
Respectfully returned to the Comm. of Pensions with the information that the name Samuel Naron has not been found on rolls of Capt. Wm. H. House's Co., Webb's Batt'n Ala. Vol. Inf. (Creek War.)
Rolls do not show that James Murphy, a member of said Co., had a substitute.
By Authority of the Secretary of War:
Signed: Unreadable
Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
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