There are three pension applications for John T. Cherry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pension File # 3265<\/u><\/em> SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n NAME Jno. T. Cherry<\/u><\/em> FILE ISN’T STAMPED Rejected or AcceptedSOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n I, John T. Cherry<\/u><\/em> a native of the State of Tenn<\/u><\/em> and now a citizen of Tennessee, resident at Gadsden<\/u><\/em> in the County of Crockett<\/u><\/em> in said State of Tennessee, and who was a soldier from the State of Tennessee<\/u><\/em> in the war between the United States and the Confederate States, do hereby apply for aid under the Act of the General Assembly of Tennessee, entitled “An Act for the benefit of indigent and disabled soldiers of the late war between the States, and to fix the fees of attorneys or agents for procuring such pension, and fixing a penalty for the violation of the same.” And I do solemnly swear that, while in the discharge of my duty in the service of the Confederate or United States as a member of Co B 47th Tenn (Inf)<\/u><\/em>, I was wounded in the battle or battles of [Blank]<\/u><\/em>, and from the effects of such wound or wounds I was disabled as follows: [Blank]<\/u><\/em>, and that by reason of such wound and disability I am now entitled to receive the benefits of this Act. I further swear that I do not hold any National, State, or County office, nor do I receive aid or pension from any other State, or from the United States, and that I am not an inmate of any soldier’s home, and that I am unable to earn a reasonable support for myself and family. I do further solemnly swear that the answers given to the following questions are true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In what County, State and year were you born? WITNESSES: STATE OF TENNESSEE, STATE OF TENNESSEE, Personally appeared before me, D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em>, Clerk of the County Court of said County, the above named J. H. Clay<\/u><\/em> one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing application, and who is a physician of good standing, and being duly sworn says that he has carefully and thoroughly examined John T. Cherry<\/u><\/em>, the applicant, and finds him laboring under the following disabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A large tumor on the right shoulder on or near the joint which disables him from the use of his arm<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Witness my hand, this 12<\/u><\/em> day of Mar<\/u><\/em> 1901<\/u><\/em> STATE OF TENNESSEE, Personally appeared before me, D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em> Clerk of the County of said County, the above named B. t. Patterson<\/u><\/em> and G. F. Reasons<\/u><\/em> whom I am personally acquainted, and know to me to be citizens of veracity and standing in this community, and who make oath that they are personally acquainted with the foregoing applicant, and that the facts set forth and statements made in this application are correct and true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and that they have no interest in this claim, and that said applicant’s habits are good and free from dishonor. And B. T. Patterson<\/u><\/em> further make oath to the following facts touching the applicant’s service in the Confederate<\/u><\/em> army:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was in the same company with him and knew him to be a true good & faithful soldier, always ready to do his duty. He became over het? in the battle of Richmond Ky and felt avel since the Kentucky campaign has complained of his shoulder hurting him, the first that I heard of it was at Shelbyville Tenn after the above campaign.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Witness my hand, this 14<\/u><\/em> day of Mar<\/u><\/em> 1901<\/u><\/em> Pension File # 3254<\/u><\/em> SOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n NAME Jno. T. Cherry<\/u><\/em> FILE ISN’T STAMPED Rejected or AcceptedSOLDIER’S APPLICATION FOR PENSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n I, John T. Cherry<\/u><\/em> a native of the State of Tennessee<\/u><\/em> and now a citizen of Tennessee, resident at Gadsden<\/u><\/em> in the County of Crockett<\/u><\/em> in said State of Tennessee, and who was a soldier from the State of Tennessee<\/u><\/em> in the war between the United States and the Confederate States, do hereby apply for aid under the Act of the General Assembly of Tennessee, entitled “An Act for the benefit of indigent and disabled soldiers of the late war between the States, and to fix the fees of attorneys or agents for procuring such pension, and fixing a penalty for the violation of the same.” And I do solemnly swear that, while in the discharge of my duty in the service of the Confederate or United States as a member of Co. B. 47 Tenn Reg<\/u><\/em>, I was Sun Stroked<\/u><\/em> in the battle or battles of Richmond Ky<\/u><\/em>, and from the effects of such wound or wounds I was disabled as follows: Since that time a tumer has grown on right shoulder was discovered there a few days after sun stroker when came to my self discovered same there, Dr. said was struck by piece of shell do not know as I was unconsious at time<\/u><\/em>, and that by reason of such wound and disability I am now entitled to receive the benefits of this Act. I further swear that I do not hold any National, State, or County office, nor do I receive aid or pension from any other State, or from the United States, and that I am not an inmate of any soldier’s home, and that I am unable to earn a reasonable support for myself and family. I do further solemnly swear that the answers given to the following questions are true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In what County, State and year were you born? WITNESSES: STATE OF TENNESSEE, STATE OF TENNESSEE, Personally appeared before me, ___________________________________<\/u><\/em>,Clerk of the County Court of said County, the above named
State of Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filed Apr. 15, 1901<\/u><\/em>
Allowed _____<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer: Madison Co. now Crockett Nov. 21 1854 [year as written]<\/u><\/em>
When did you enlist and in what command? Give the names of the regimental and company officers under whom you were serving at date of wound or other disability.
Answer: Was sworn into Company Service in fall of 1861 Wry Fay? was Capt. M—? Hill was Col. Ben E. Holms Leut. Col.<\/u><\/em>
In what battle or battles were you wounded, and, if not in battle, state under what circumstances you received the injury or injuries?
Answer: A tumor came at the shoulder while at Shelbyville in 1863 in Camfit? The tumor is the yet? Can’t use the right arm<\/u><\/em>
What was the precise nature of your wound or disability, if any?
Answer: As above<\/u><\/em>
What limb, if any, did you lose by reason of said wound or wounds, and, if no limb, state fully your disability, and in contracted in the service, and is said disability permanent?
Answer: ________________________<\/u><\/em>
Were you incapacitated for service by reason of said wound, wounds or service?
Answer: No<\/u><\/em>
Were you discharged from the army by reason of said wound, wounds or service?
Answer: No<\/u><\/em>
If discharged from the army, where were you and what did you do until the close of the war?
Answer: Not discharged<\/u><\/em>
What was the name of the surgeon who attended you?
Answer: None<\/u><\/em>
How did you get out of the army?
Answer: Came Home on Furlow & was not able to go back<\/u><\/em>
Did you take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government?
Answer: I did not<\/u><\/em>
If so, when and under what circumstances?
Answer: _______________________<\/u><\/em>
Are you married, or have you been married?
Answer: I am have been married the second time. My wife is living with me<\/u><\/em>
If so, what is the size of your family living together?
Answer: Myself & wife<\/u><\/em>
What are the respective ages of your wife and children living with you?
Answer: My wife is 51 years old & has been an invaled for 2 years<\/u><\/em>
To what sex do your children belong?
Answer: _______________________<\/u><\/em>
Are not some of your children able to support you?
Answer: My children all married & got familys and are not able to support me<\/u><\/em>
In what business are you now engaged, if any, and what do you earn?
Answer: I try to farm all I can<\/u><\/em>
What estate have you in your own right, real and personal, and what is its value?
Answer: I have nothing except my house hold goods one Cow & 6 Head of Hogs worth 75$<\/u><\/em>
What estate has your wife in her own right, real and personal, and what is its value?
Answer: None<\/u><\/em>
How have you derived support for yourself and family for the past five years?
Answer: With my own —-? with some help from a Step son<\/u><\/em>
Do you use intoxicants to any extent?
Answer: No & never did<\/u><\/em>
How long have you been an actual resident of the State of Tennessee?
Answer: From my Birth to this —-?<\/u><\/em>
Have you an attorney to look after this application?
Answer: None. A. J. Collinsworth looks after it for me.<\/u><\/em>
If so, give his name and address.
Answer: _______________________<\/u><\/em>
Witness my hand, this 12<\/u><\/em> day of March<\/u><\/em> 1901<\/u><\/em>
(Signed) J. T. Cherry<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Signed) J. H. Clay, M.D.<\/u><\/em>, Physician
(Signed) B. T. Patterson<\/u><\/em>, Witness
(Signed) G. F. Reasons<\/u><\/em>, Witness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Crockett<\/u><\/em> COUNTY.
Personally appeared before me, D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em>, Clerk of the County Court of said County, the above named J. H. Clay<\/u><\/em>, the applicant, with whom I am personally acquainted, and having the application read and fully explained to him, as well as the statements and answers therein made, made oath that the said statements and answers are true.
Witness my hand, this 12<\/u><\/em> day of Mar<\/u><\/em> 1901<\/u><\/em>
(Signed) D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Crockett<\/u><\/em> County<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Signed) D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Crockett<\/u><\/em> County<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Signed) D. B. Dodson<\/u><\/em>, Clerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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State of Tennessee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filed Apr. 8, 1903<\/u><\/em>
Allowed _____<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answer: Madison County Tennessee Nov 21, 1834<\/u><\/em>
When did you enlist and in what command? Give the names of the regimental and company officers under whom you were serving at date of wound or other disability.
Answer: In Nov 186- Gay Co. M. H. Hill Key Capt. Gay Jas? Sinclair Leut. M. R. Hill (Col.)<\/u><\/em>
In what battle or battles were you wounded, and, if not in battle, state under what circumstances you received the injury or injuries?
Answer: At the battle of Richmond Ky was sun stoke with results as a have stated<\/u><\/em>
What was the precise nature of your wound or disability, if any?
Answer: Was sun stroke and tumor on shoulder as above stated<\/u><\/em>
What limb, if any, did you lose by reason of said wound or wounds, and, if no limb, state fully your disability, and in contracted in the service, and is said disability permanent?
Answer: Arm and shoulder stiff and cannot use arm but little<\/u><\/em>
Were you incapacitated for service by reason of said wound, wounds or service?
Answer: I was<\/u><\/em>
Were you discharged from the army by reason of said wound, wounds or service?
Answer: Was not got sick furlough and came home? ond physicians —- —-<\/u><\/em>
If discharged from the army, where were you and what did you do until the close of the war?
Answer: Was in Obion Co. work what little I could<\/u><\/em>
What was the name of the surgeon who attended you?
Answer: Dr. Baldridge<\/u><\/em>
How did you get out of the army, when and where?
Answer: Came home on sick furlough<\/u><\/em>
Did you take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government?
Answer: Did not<\/u><\/em>
If so, when and under what circumstances?
Answer: ____________________________<\/u><\/em>
Are you married, or have you been married?
Answer: Have been married am a widower<\/u><\/em>
If so, what is the size of your family living together?
Answer: Have no family with me now. Six children<\/u><\/em>
What are the respective ages of your wife and children living with you?
Answer: 43 – 42 – 37 – 40 – 30 – 28<\/u><\/em>
To what sex do your children belong?
Answer: Three boys and 3 girls<\/u><\/em>
Are not some of your children able to support you?
Answer: Are not<\/u><\/em>
In what business are you now engaged, if any, and what do you earn?
Answer: Am not employed in any am not able to work<\/u><\/em>
What estate have you in your own right, real and personal, and what is its value?
Answer: Have nothing<\/u><\/em>
What estate has your wife in her own right, real and personal, and what is its value?
Answer: Nothing<\/u><\/em>
How have you derived support for yourself and family for the past five years?
Answer: What little work I could do & by out side help<\/u><\/em>
Do you use intoxicants to any extent?
Answer: Do not<\/u><\/em>
How long have you been an actual resident of the State of Tennessee?
Answer: All my life<\/u><\/em>
Have you an attorney to look after this application?
Answer: I have<\/u><\/em>
If so, give his name and address.
Answer: Eugene Casey – Bells Tenn. Has assisted me in getting up? my application<\/u><\/em>
Witness my hand, this 10<\/u><\/em> day of Jan<\/u><\/em> 1903<\/u><\/em>
(Signed) John T. Cherry<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Signed) N. T. Hisgmor?<\/u><\/em>, Physician
(Signed) B. T. Patterson<\/u><\/em>, Witness
(Signed) J. F. Reasons<\/u><\/em>, Witness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Crockett<\/u><\/em> COUNTY.
Personally appeared before me, J. C. Best<\/u><\/em>, Notary Public<\/u><\/em> of said County, the above named Jno. T. Cherry<\/u><\/em>, the applicant, with whom I am personally acquainted, and having the application read and fully explained to him, as well as the statements and answers therein made, made oath that the said statements and answers are true.
Witness my hand, this 10<\/u><\/em> day of Jan<\/u><\/em> 1903<\/u><\/em>
(Signed) J. C. Best, Notary Public<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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