Martin

Confederate Pension Applications - Miscellaneous Alabama Counties
Microfilm at Birmingham Public Library
E551.4 .C66 1987

Roll 258 - Warren, W. M. - Watson, R. U. L.

Watson, A. G., pensioner Watson, Mrs. E. E., St. Clair Co, Pvt, Co F. 30th Regt
Letter from Talladega Al dated Feb 1st 1915 from Mrs. E. E. Watson, widow of A. G. Watson, A. G. Lost an arm in the war, letter from R. H. McKinney “ during he year 1862 the said A. G. Watson was transferred from some regiment, the number of which he does not now remember, to Company H 25th Alabama Infantry CSA; that to the best of his recolllection that he exchanged places with one Tom Warren, so he could be in the same company and regiment with his brother, Tom Watson, and brother-in-law, Henry Abbott....wounded in the battle of Atlanta... he died 27 Jan 1901....Widows form - PO - 415 West Monroe St, Jacksonville Fla, pension # 22129, living w/ daughter, born Talladega Al on Jul 22, 1849, father John L. Leay, who died in Talladega Co, AL. Husband Abbert G. Watson, married 1869, he died 1901. She lived in Fulton County Ga for a year., husband enlisted in Talladega Co, AL. 1928 letter to pension dept asking that she be changed from St. Clair Co to Calhoun Co on the widows pension roll.

Watson, A. H., Tuscaloosa, pvt, Co G. 50th Regt., he was born Fayette Co, AL 1842. Was a private, current po in 1898 is North Port, AL, not able to work, has no personal property. Wounded at the battle of Dallosi?, lost one finger in the state of GA, can't make a living due to old age and blindness, is age 68 at time of this statement (11 Jul 1910), PO is Searles Al, Lock 16, April 1897 soldiers or sailors application states he is engaged in the business of carrying mail.

Watson, Allen, pensioner Watson, Mary, Tuscaloosa Al, pvt Co G, 41st regt. Her PO is McLeonwell/ McConnell? Al, real estate value $200, has 190 acres land. E. Tannehill is the JP. D. M. Mongomery swore Allen Watson served and did not desert, signed 7 Jun 1902.

Watson, Andrew J., pensioner Watson, Mary, Butler Co, pvt Co B, 17th Regt. PO Is Georgiana and is age 68 at time of application (28 June 1905). Widows form - PO Georgiana, pension roll # 13898, living with J. B. Watson, born Greenville, Butler Co, al Nov 28 1837, father is William Mapes who died in Crenshaw Covington co.. Husband name Andrew Jackson Watson, married Crenshaw Co, he died Butler Co Oct 29, 1915. She has been married more than once, other husband Benjamin Robert Tobias. Andrew enlisted Greenville AL, has $130 in bank Dec 1920. Cliff Tobias states he knows Mrs Mary Watson and she has not remarred since the death of her husband.

Watson, B. F, pensioner Watson, Susan, Geneva co, Co G 1st Regt. Has 40acres in Geneva Co, was wounded at Battle of Atlanta in GA, is age 57 at time of application (11 Feb 1904) PO is Martha AL. “We have examined Mr. Watson and he has bleeding piles and has had for 20 years he is very feeble and has no one to take care of him we recommend that he draw.” Widows form - he died Apr 2 1926 at Hacoda Geneva Co, AL, was married to him near Troy in Pike Co Al on Sept 1892. She was born near Troy Pike Co AL mar 31 1866 and she is 60 years 3 months 16 days. Not lived in other states. Is now living with her children in Hacoda Geneva Co, their names are: Mrs Bessie Walters, Mack (Matthew marked out, and Mack written over it) Watson, Miss Mattie Watson, Man Watson, all of Hacoda AL. Died Feb 25 1945 (who died, her or husband - it doesn't make clear). Widows blank - Susan Watson, PO Hacoda AL, pension roll # 13468, living with dau, Mrs Love Martin, Hacoda AL, was born Thomasville Pike Co, AL on Mar 31 1866, father was Jim Hall died Pike co, AL about 1870. Married husband Pike Co about 1891 or 1892, he died Apr 2, 1926 Hacoda AL.

Watson, Boling Perry, pensioner Watson, Anna Stackley, Calhoun & Dallas county, Pvt Co J, 53rd Ala Cav., he suffers from softening of brain and is unable to make a living by manual labor, dated Selma AL July 1915. Letter from probate judge dated Feb 2, 1927 asking widow to fill in blanks - I am the widow of Boling Perry Watson I am 65 years of age I was born Mar 8 1862 I was married to my husband on Dec 23 1886, signed Anna S. Watson. He is on the pension roll of Dallas Co, he was born at Loundes Co, AL. Widow application - he died Nov 13, 1922 at Burnsville AL in Dallas Co, AL, married to him at Anniston in Calhoun Co on Dec 3 1886. She was born at Mobile, Mobile Co, AL on Mar 8, 1862 and her age is 60 years 10 months 7 days. Is living in own home. Children are: Mrs J. T. Rasberry, Birmingham, AL, Miss Ruth Watson, Anniston AL. Mrs. Rasberry lives with her husband and Miss Ruth Watson is a stenographer. Form dated 15 Jan 1923. Another widows blank in Calhoun Co - Anna Sockley Watson, PO 504 Goodwin Ave, Anniston Al, living with Mrs. J. T. Rasberry, was born Mobile, father was John Mastic Stockley who died in Mobile 1879, she married Boling Perry Watson in Anniston AL 1886, he died Burnsville AL 1922, was married previously to W. P. Cole, married Oct 19 1880 in Burnsville Dallas Co, AL. Husband enlisted Montgomery AL was wounded Battle of Statesboro SC on Nov 5 1864.

Watson, C. Y. , pensioner Watson, Nancy A, Lauderdale AL, pvt 32nd Tenn Regt. C. W. Lemay....says he is acquainted with Nancy A. Waston and knows her to be the wife of C. Y. Watson who was killed on the 20th day of Sep 1863, and that she has not remarried since his death. Has letter to widow from his lieutenant informing her of his death and the circumstances.

Watson, Cary, pensioner Watson, Sarah, Escambia, Pvt Co J. 15th Ala Cav. He died Sep 1, 1925 at Wallace, Escambia co Al, she married him near Wallace in Escambia AL on Oct 20, 1881. She was born Conecuh co AL on Jun 22 1845 and is now 78 years 3 months 18 days. She has no children of her own, have following step children: Emma Lisenby, Wallace, AL, and W. F. Watson, Wallace AL. He has filled out an indepth statement of service form. Had to apply several times.

Watson, Charles Robert, pensioner Watson, Fannie Littlepage, Choctaw Co, Pvt Co A, 2nd Ark Inf. Living with her son E. L. Marsh, born Pushmataho Choctaw AL on Sep 14 1840, father is Robert Littlepage who died Feb 1857 Pushmatahoe. Husband is Charles Robert Watson they married in Pushmatahu March 10 1868, he died Pushmataha Jan 8 1893. She was married to Edmund Marsh in Pushmataha Mar 23 1858.

Watson, Christopher, pensioner Watson, Sarah, Tuscaloosa Pvt Co A. 26th Regt.

Watson E. C. Jackson Co, Al Pvt Co J, 22nd Regt. & Co A. 26th Regt.

Watson, Elisha W. Pensioner Watson, Mary W, Randolph Co, Pvt Co F 22nd regt.

Watson, F. M. Tallapoosa Co, AL Pvt Co G, 7th Regt.

Watson, Geo. Washington, pensioner Watson, Harriett V. Tallapoosa Co, Pvt Co G, 62nd Regt., Soldiers application for pension - full name George Washington Watson, PO Alex City RFD 7, age 74 yr, 1 mo, 28 days, lived AL all my life, was a Private Soldier, enlisted Jun 3, 1863 in Taladiga, in the Confedar Service Mobeil Ala, company Dunahoo Taladiga Ala, captain Dunahoo, regiment Hugll 62nd, Colonel Enester, served eleven months, not wounded, was in Garden Batery on Aug 10 day at Mobeil. Is married was married on Sep 1 or 7, 1870, wife is age 70 years 10 mo 19 days. Children - Viola Birchfiled age 49, Ida Nelson age 48, Ruby Paris age 45, Gergil Parish age 43, Euner Watson age 40 farmer, John E. Watson age 37, farmer.

Watson, George Hays, pensioner Watson, Hattie E. (Or P), Sumter & Greene Co, Pvt, Co B, 7th ala Cav. Widows blank - Hattie E. Watson, PO York, AL, pension roll # 22199, living w/Mrs Annie W. Moore, born New Eutaw, Green co, AL on March 5, 1846, father Bradley Ridgway who died in Green Co, AL. Husband died Green Co, and they married in Green Co. Husband died 28 July 1907.

Watson, G. W., pensioner Watson, Mrs. A. J., Lee County AL, Pvt Co B, 45th Regt. Mrs A. J. Watson is resident of Chambers co AL, po Lanett, widow of G W Watson who was Private Soldier in 45th regiment of AL, she was born Americus, Marion Co, GA on 14 Aug 1843, is now 71 years, and is on pension roll of Lee Co # 36759.

Watson, G. W., Wilcox Co, Co A 23rd Regt.....Physical examination. Applicant is a very well preserved man for his age. Complains of rheumatic pains in his knee. Has a badly maimed right hand the result of an accident in a cotton gin, two of his fingers are gone and the others stiff from anshylosis. The usefulness of the hand is greatly imparied especially when used in manual labor. G. W. Watson is citizen of Wilcox Co, enlisted as soldier in Co A 23rd Reg on Aug 1861 at Camden. Discharged on 26 Apr 1865. Is age 66 at time of this filing. R. U. L. Watson is personally acquainted with G. W. Watson....

Watson, G. W. Pensioner, Watson, Caroline, Lawrence Co, Pvt Co E, 5th Ala Cav.

Watson, Grant, pensioner Watson, Sarah T., county Monroe, Co. H. 2nd Ala Cav., Mrs. Sarah T. Watson is resident of Monroe Co, AL PO Beatrice, is widow of Grant Watson who was driver for medical wagon in the 2nd Reg of Ala Cav, she was born Burnt Corn, Monroe Co, AL on 11 Jan 1828, being now age 86, dated 16 Apr 1825. Husband died 26 Dec 1863.

Watson, H. N., county Cleburne, Pvt Co B. 10th Regt., while in discharge of his duties at Stone Church in state of Ga, he was wounded by having shoulder out of place, is 53 years old, po Heflin Al, farmer, dated 16 may 1898. Application.....in discharge of his duties at Chicoumouga in state of Tenn he was wounded in right shoulder by piece of a shell and now is afflicted with fits, PO Heflin Ala, is in business of droying. Dated 21 May 1897....has epilepsey....

Watson, J. D. Blount Co, AL, Pvt Co E, 36th Ga Regt., whild in discharge of duties on 25th day of Nov 1863 at Missionary in state of Tenn was wounded in both legs, current PO is Arkadelphia, a farmer, dated 24 May 1898.

Watson, J. F., Escambia Co, Pvt Co C 5th Regt., lives Brewton, AL, is age 79 years, 6 mo, 6 days, lived AL all his life, enlisted Jul 6, 1861. Wife died 1913, was married 1872. Children - M. P. Watson age 45, mill man, W. P. Watson age 43, forman at mill, Zeft Watson age 41 merchant, Morris Watson, age 37 merchant, Lillian Watson age 39.

Watson, J. J. Dale Co, Pvt Co G, 39th Regt., was born Coffee Co, AL, is over the age of 70 years. Letter requesting he be received into the soldiers home. Jan 17, 1916, was living Coffee Co at Elba Al, now moved to Dothan AL and wants pension forwarded....Name is John Jackson Watson, will be 75 next birthday, for prior 2 years living Midlane City....have been married, have 2 girls in orphans home...J. J. Watson enlisted in the service of the confederate army as a Private in Co G 39 Ala Reg on the 3rd day of Nov 1863 and was honorably discharged on 26 Apr 1865. Is also a second class pensioner on the roll from Houston Co.

Watson, J. P. (Joe), pensioner Watson, Elizabeth Tuscaloosa & Jefferson Co, AL, Pvt Co G, 41st Regt. Elizabeth Watson is citizen of Tuscaloosa co, widow of Joe Watson, he died 10 May 1891. Mrs. E. A. Watson widow of J. P. Watson who died Jun 21 1913, #35658, wants her name placed on pension roll of Jefferson Co.

Watson, J. P. Jefferson, Pvt, Co B 4th Ala, Cav. Is citizen of Jefferson co, resided in state on 25 May 1907, enlisted Apr 1864 at Oxford AL, discharged 8 May 1865, being in feeble health is age 62 and PO is Pratt City RFD 1.

Watson, J. P., Pensioner Watson, Fannie, Blount & Cullman Co, Pvt Co E, 36th Regt., Application, county of Blount, was private in co E. 36 Ala Inf, while in discharge of duties on 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary in state of Tenn......._______, PO is Arkadelphia is a farmer. Was wounded in both legs (think this JP, and the above JD are same person). Fannie Watson widow of J. P. Watson #16179, is resident of Cullman Co, he served in Co E, 36 Ga Regiment died 10 Nov 1904.

Watson, J. T. J., Escambia Co, Pvt Co H, 62nd Regt., request to transfer from Escambia Co rolls to Calhoun Co Rolls. Moved from Brewton to Anniston. Pension - PO is Canoe Ala, age 72 yrs, 10 mo, 21 days, lived AL all his life, enlisted Nov 1863 in Monroe Co, AL, married Jan 1885, wife is age 68, children - Leta Landers age 43, housewife, Nelia Rogers age 41 housewife, Jerre Watson age 34 physician, Larcil? Hall age 31 housewife.

Watson, James W., pensioner Watson, Matilda, Chilton Co, Pvt Co F, 42nd Ga Regt., he died 14th Apr 1912 was on roll of Chilton co. M. A. Watson, PO Jemison, widow of James Watson, she was born Madison, Morgan Co, GA on 12 Oct 1837, now age 77, on roll of Chilton co #26474.

Watson, Jacob, Pensioner Watson, Nancy, Coffee Co, Pvt Co K, 57th Regt. Nancy watson is widow of Jacob Watson who died 10 Aug 1901. Soldiers application - Jacob Watson is 76 years old and very feeble, lives Rodney Al, farmer, 40 acres, dated 1 mar 1898.

Watson, James A., DeKalb Co, Pvt Co A, 3rd Regt. Lives Collinsville AL 28 Apr 1896.

Watson, James A., Blount Co, Pvt Co E 36th Ga Regt., James P. Watson on 25 Nov 1863 at Missionary Ridge in state of GA was wounded in both legs. Dated 15 Apr 1892.

Watson, James, Pensioner Watson, Effie, Madison Co, Pvt Co A, 2nd Regt. , Effie, widow of James

Watson, James L., pensioner Watson, Martha E., Jefferson Co, Pvt Co C 30th Regt, on 16 May 1863 at Battle of Bakers Creek in MS lost use of his left leg, is a farmer, dated 30 Apr, 1887, wounded in his left leg & foot, po Mt Pinson, has 120 acres land, Martha E Watson says husband died 12 Apr 1906, pension roll # 14218.

Watson, Jessie Z., pensioner Watson, Lucinda, Russell co, pvt Co E, 45th Regt.

Watson, John, Coffee Co, Pvt Talbots Co, 57th Regt, can't make a living due to blindness and old age, age 98 (no date on form, but says Act of Assembly dated Feb 10, 1899, so after that date), next pg dated 23 July 1906.

Watson, John, pensioner Watson, Frances, Coffee co, Co C, Stricklands Br., Mrs Francis Watson, PO New Brockton Al, roll #15564, living w/Jacob Watson, done know city born, was Harris Co, GA on Apr 10, 1838, father Britton Knowls, who died in GA, doesn't remember date she was a child, husband was John Watson, married near Seal in Russell Co, don't remember date, he died 1910 near Enterprise AL, was some time before the civil war, never divorced. She moved to AL about 1853, think it was about the last of he second year of the war, he was never wounded. Enlisted in Co C in AL Stricklin(?) Battallion State Troups on July 1864 at Camp Watts “Notasulga”. He can't make living due to old age and physical disability, is age 82, PO Brockton AL, form completed after Feb 10, 1899. Later page says widow born near Whitesville in Harris Co, GA on 4 Apr 1834, now 81 years old, pension #28398. This old lady is very old & feble and she can not remember the company & regiment her husband . she says he often told her but she has forgoten the number. Henry King states he was member of Co H, 57th Ala Inf, they were thrown together on picket duty. Widow of John Watson who died on 22 May 1911 who was on roll of Coffee Co.

Watson, John, Colbert Co, Pvt Sleeths/Sluths Co, Cav, Roddys/Rodys command, is age 81, PO is Barton, is a farmer, dated Jun 4 1898, enlisted Jun 1864 at Pond Spring AL, discharged 7 May 1865, now has rheumatism and old age, is age 81, PO Barton AL.

Watson, John, pensioner Watson, Mary M., Barbour Co, Pvt Co K, Hamptons Corps, Army of Virginia, her po is Cotton Hill, she was born near Cotton Hill Barbour Co, AL on 24 Oct 1838, now age 81, on pension roll of Barbour #23777, dated 17 Apr 1915. D. Z. Watson certifies he knows her. I have examined John Watson of said county who is eighty two years old and an applicant for pension as a confederate soldier. I find him totally disable from doing anything what ever. He is a constant sufferer from heart trouble of long standing and is unable to appear before your honorable body, vere respectfully, David A. Busk MD. Enlisted 5 Apr 1864 at Eufaula, AL, discharged 1865, PO Cotton Hill AL.

Watson, John A., pensioner Watson, Mrs M. A. Tallapoosa Co, pvt Co C, 17th Regt., Mrs Martha Watson, her PO is Yates, has 80 acres land, dated 6 Apr 1897, she was born near Macon Bibb Co, GA on 31 Mar 1835 no age 80 on pension roll of Tallapoosa #4, dated 12 July 1915, Oct 5 1855 says her roll #38501, county Tallapoosa, husband John A. Watson, she is 80 yr 10 mo --days old. He died 10 Nov 1878.

Watson, J. C. Calhoun Co, Pvt Co D, 31st Regt, is res of Calhoun enlisted 2 Mar 1862 at Talladega AL, discharged 14 May 1865, not wounded now age 74, lives DeArmanville, dated 1 Jul 1908, he was born Carnsville, Franklin Co, GA, dated 5 Jul 1911.

Watson, John C, Montgomery Co, Pvt 4th Maryland Btry of Artillery, now in Masonic Home Montgomery AL, is age 85, lived AL 40 years, captain was Wm. L. Brown, he is widowed, children, Chas J. Watson who is a clerk.

Watson, John H., Blount & Cherokee Co, Pvt Co B, 4th Ala Cav., while in discharge of his duty on July 1864 in Atlanta GA he had a severe spell of fever from which he never fully recovered, leaving him a cripple and for past two years has been wholly unable to any kind of work, died 19 May 1893.

Watson, John H, pensioner Watson, Arianna V., Jefferson Co, Pvt Co E 10th Regt, is widow, he died on 6 Oct 1900. Arianna Victoria Watson PO 1812 Cottonwood Ave, Birmingham AL Roll #18942, living w/H. M. Watson at Birmingham, AL, was born near Opelika, Russell Co, AL on Aug 17, 1847, father Jonas P. Bell, died Jan 4, 1892 at Geneva Cty Ala, husband John H. Watson married Jan 1866, Geneva County, he died Oct 1900 near Pinnad?? Dade(??) Cnty AL, in Jefferson Cnty since 1903, husband enlisted Wilsonville, Shelby Co, AL Jun 15, 1861, captain was Rufus Colb, was wounded, imprisoned near Richmond Va, Last quarter the pension check of my Mother Mrs Ariana V. Watson was sent to Geneva County for payment, but she is now in Jefferson County at my home, so please be kind enough to send check to her here, yours very truly, Herman M. Watson, Ensley, AL , dated Jun 22, 1927 (on Ed. S. Moore & Lee McGriff letterhead). I am the widow of John H. Watson I am 80 years of Age. I was born Aug 17, 1847, I was married to my husband Jan 8, 1866, signed Mrs Arianna V. Watson dated Jan 31, 1927. Name Arianna Victoria Watson, PO Ensley AL, living w/H. M. Watson, born near Opelika, Lee Co, AL on Aug 17, 1847, father is Jonas Bell, he died Bellwood, AL abt 1895, husband was John Hezekiah Watson, married Feb 8, 1866 Bellwood AL, he died Oct 26th 1900 Pinkard AL.

Watson, John I, Pensioner Watson, Mrs. A. L., Escambia Co, Pvt Co B, 3rd Ala Cav. A. L. Watson widow of John I Watson who died on Oct 22 1914, he was on pension roll of Escambia Co, dated 27 Jul 1915. B. J. Watson certifies he knows her, H. B. Watson certifies he knows her. John I. Watson wants pension because of old age, is over 80, was born Monroe Co, AL, dated 4 Apr 1914.

Watson, John King, Montgomery Co, Pvt Co A, 34th Regt., John King Watson PO Montgomery AL, age 81, lived Ala all his life, enlisted Montomery, AL, shot in left arm, living Hotel Conyers.

Watson, John R, pensioner Watson, Margaret B, Calhoun Co, Pvt Co G, 10th Regt., her PO is Piedmont AL dated 17 May 1898, her husband died 25 Jan 1870.

Watson, Judson LaFayette, pensioner Watson, Emma Sarah, Lee Co, Cpl, Co D, 34th Regt (or 45th Regt), Emma Sarah Watson PO Opelika AL roll #25272, living in own home, was born near Society Hill, Macon Co, AL on Jan 25, 1852, father George Henry Tally, was killed in army near Atlanta GA at Jonesborow 1864, husband Judson LaFayette Watson, married near Society Hill Macon Co, in 1868, he died near Society Hill at own home, Macon Co, AL Sept 16, 1885, never divorced. I am the widow of Judson L. Watson I am 75 years of age, I was born Jan 25, 1852, I was married to my husband on February 25, 1868. Form letter sent to her on Jan 29, 1927. Husband died Sep 1888 in Macon Co, near Tuskegee AL. Children Mrs L. B. Moon, housewife, Mrs. J. D. Orr, housewife, Mrs. W. B. Salter, Housewife.

Watson, John J, pensioner Watson, Frances Eleanor, Macon & Crenshaw Co, Pvt Co C 7th Regt., her PO Tuskegee, AL living w/daughter Miss Laura Watson, Tuskegee AL, was born Oaky Streak Butler Co, AL on Jan 19, 1853, father Reuben Reid Stallings, died Sept 22, 1908 in Oaky Streak AL, married husband Nov 26 1874 Oaky Streak AL, he died Jun 4, 1927 Dozier AL while visiting. His home was in Tuskegee, AL. Enlisted Greenville Butler Co, AL in 1861. John T. Watson PO Pigeon Creek AL citizen of Censhaw Co, on 8 July 1912. Children Misses Laura and Mary Watson, Tuskegee, AL, G. C. Watson, Atlanta GA real estate business, J. J. Watson, Albany GA, broker, W. R. Watson, Coronada Beach Fla, fruit dealer, Mrs W. H. Bell, Dozier, AL dated 15 Jul 1927.

Watson Joseph H., pensioner Watson, Nettie, Coffee Co, Pvt Co I, 33 Regt, also Joe H. Watson, now has rheumatis and general disability is age 67, PO Enterprise AL, next pg dated 17 Jul 1909, he was born Thomas Co, GA. Mrs Nettie Watson is widow of J. H. Watson who died Jun 25 1920 at Enterprise Coffee Co, AL, she married him at Ozark Dale Co, AL on Oct 1 1865. She ws born near Columbus Muscogee Co, GA on Jan 13 1846 and is age 74 yr 11 mo, 24 days. Moved to AL on 1 Oct 1849, lived in AL since 1849. Children Henry Watson, enterprise Al, merchant buying ??? for ???, Edd Watson, Florala Al, works in live stock stable, Jerry Watson, Enterprise Al, farmer, Lee Watson, Enterprise, Al Farmer, Wess Watson, Enterprise Al, agent selling sewing machines, Anna Watson Enterprise AL housework, dated 6 Jan 1921. Mrs Nettie Watson PO Enterprise AL roll# 26488, living w/daughter, was born Muscaga co GA on Jan 13, 1846, father was Wiliard Cariker, who died 23 Dec 1854. Husband Joseph Watson, married 1865 Ozark Ala, he died Enterprise 25 Jun 1920, she lived in AL since she was 3 years old, he enlisted Dale co, AL.

Watson, L. A., Tuscaloosa Co, Pvt Co K 20th Regt.

(need to finish transcribing Watson)