Andrews
& Jackson
Updated: April
5, 1999
Texas CSA
Pension Applications
In
awarding pensions for Confederate service, Texas, like most other southern states,
confined its relief payments to veterans or their widows resident in Texas since 1880 who
were disabled or indigent. - those were the regulations, but you will find some that sorta
got around the "red tape"! The Texas Confederate Widow's Pension
Statute required that in order for the widow of a Confederate Pensioner to be eligible to
a transfer of his Pension after his, she must have been married to said Pensioner prior to
Jan 1, 1910. Texas did NOT confine its Confederate benefits solely to those who
served from Texas - you will see where many shown below moved to Texas during the post
Civil War period, and were here long enough to qualify for benefits. The CSA Pension
benefits became available in 1899 and continued to receive applications as of 1975.
LOST YOUR
ANCESTOR? Several times, I have found my "missing family" through these Texas
Pension Records - not under the veteran's name, but through his Widow's Pension
Application. Much more information is contain with the Application than shown below
- the best part - These applications are easily obtained! Visit the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission shown on my Texas Research Link or search the database
here or even better you can view a sample of an actual Veteran and/or Widow's Application.
Click and find
out more about the Index of
Confederate Pension Applications available through the Texas State Library and Archives Commision - Take a
look at Confederate Pension Fund Amounts
Received by Pensioners. Tip: Put in only the surname only when you search the database - it will pull up only the spelling you
insert, so be sure and re-enter an alternate spelling, especially for Andrews.
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andress,
Elizabeth B. |
H. M.
Andress |
Johnson
Co.Texas |
Co. H
- 17th Alabama Infantry |
| Other Info: Widow's Pension #133389 dated 16 Dec. 1907 - m.H.M.
Andress 25 Jan. 1849 - moved to Tx Spring 1874 - age at time of application:
"76, Jan. 27, 1908" - moved from Bell Co., Tx to Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tx to
live w/son after husband's death - husband d. 2 Dec. 1907 - husband enlisted early
part of war - discharged later part of war at Mobile, Alabama - Witnesses: T. N.
Self, M.D. and Lula Mays - - (See H. M. Andress - Veteran) |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andress,
Emma O. |
William
Thomas Andress |
Dallas
Co. Texas |
Co. E
-1st Regiment. Alabama Infantry |
| Other
Info: Widow's Pension #50725 - dated 27 April, 1932 - m. William Thomas Andress 5 Dec,
1871 Austin (now Waller Co.), Tx - moved to Tx 26 July 1853 - age at time of
application: 78 - deceased husband enlisted 10 June 1866, Brundidge, Ala. - Emma d. 26
June, 1943 at home of daughter, Mrs. W. M. Selkirt Dallas, Dallas Co., Tx - bur. at
Hempstead, Waller Co., Tx beside husband - Wm. Thomas Andress d. 10 June 1886, Waller Co.,
Tx - enlisted as W. T. Andress at Brundidge, Ala. - paroled at Greensboro, NC , 1
May 1865. Application Witnesses: W. M. Selkirk and Polly H. Lobdell - Application for
Mortuary Warrant: Signed by W. T. Andress, Jr. |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andress,H.
M. |
Elizabeth
B. |
Bell Co.
Texas |
Co. H. -
17th Alabama Infantry |
| Other
Info: Veteran's Pension #00276 dated 6 July 1889 - resided Temple, Bell Co., Tx - CSA unit
activated Spring 1862 - served two years - age at time of application 69 -
(See Elizabeth B. - Widow) |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews,
A.R. |
Unknown |
Grayson
Co. Texas |
Co. D -
16th Texas Cavalry, dismounted |
| Other
Info: Pension # 1627 - dated 6 July 1899 - resided Sherman, Grayson Co., Tx for 40 yrs -
age at time of application: 65 - Witnesses: W. H Andress, G. A. Dickerman, and J. W.
Tolbert |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews
Hill, Ellen |
Major
Christopher T. "Kit" Hill |
DeWitt
Co. Texas |
Co. K -
24th Texas Cavalry, dismounted |
| Other
Info: Widow's Pension # 9474 - dated 6 Oct. 1902 - m. Christopher T. Hill 5 April 1860
Clinton, DeWitt County, Tx - b. DeWitt Co.,Tx - resided time of application Sherman,
Grayson Co.Tx for last eight mos. - age at time of application 56 - d. 15 April, 1942
Cuero, DeWitt Co., Tx at home of niece, Mrs. M. D. Albright - husband's Pension #1022
filed from Dallas Co., Tx - served CSA four years - husband d. 16 Sept 1902, Sherman,
Grayson Co., Tx - Witnesses of Application: J. Waggoner, J. W. Odneal and R. J. Hill,
brother of husband. (Note: Ellen was dau. of Samuel Andrews of DeWitt Co.,Texas) |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews,
Emma L. |
Mark
Henry Andrews |
Grayson
Co., Texas |
Co. D
16th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted |
| Other
Info: Widow's Pension # 35796, filed April 22, Approved April 22, 1919; Pension allowed
from May 1, 1919. - m. M. H.Andrews on the 14th day of May, 1875 in the county of
Grayston, in the State of Texas - Age at time of application 60 - born in Fannin County,
Texas - Resided in Texas "All of my life" - Lived in Grayson about 50 years -
full name of husband: Mark Henry Andrws - date of his death: April 2, 1919 - Husband's
military record: "See No. 34,144" - Letter dated April 18th 1919 To: Hon. H. B.
Terrell, Comptroller Ac.; Austin, Texas: Dear Sir: Your letter of 14th inst. with
enclosures received and I herewith return duly executed including Mrs. Andrews
application for pension, which I believe will qualify her as pensioner. Her husband
was for many years a prominent business man of our city, but late, too late to recuperate,
sustained reverse that left him penniless, hence became a pensioner. The homesstead
shown in application of Mrs. A. was inherited by her a few years ago from her father, and
not much as a divident earner, giving her shelter and a meager income from renting as
spare room or two. Should you desire further information Mr. J. W. Stewart of your
department can doubtless furnish it or prompt you where to get it, but if necessary, you
may call on me for it. Yours truly, A P. Fincey. - - (See Mark Henry Andrews -
Veteran) |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews, Francis
Marion |
Mrs. M.
E. Andrews |
Washington
Co. Texas |
Co. E,
Baylor's Regiment - Major's Brigade of Texas Cavalry |
| Other
Info: Confederate Pension #13571, filed13 Nov 1905, approved Marach 22, 1908 -
Affidavit of Physician: He has an old gun shot wound which penetrated the abdominal cavity
and came out through the back near right kidney which has partially paralysed the muscles
of back rendering him almost helpless from the loss of use of those muscles , dated 13 Nov
1905. APPLICATION FOR MORTUARY WARRANT: The said pensioner, F. M. Andrews died on
the 18th day of March 1926 in the town of Buckhorn County of Austin, Texas. The
pensioner died in the home of Clarence Andrews who was related to the pensioner as son.
I am related to the pensioner as wife that my postoffice address is Chappel Hill,
Texas. Signed Mrs. M. E. Andrews Sworn to before me this 3rd day of April 1926.
Certificate of Undertaker: I, Ernest Humanis, do certify that I an undertaker in the town
of Brenham County of Washington, State of Texas that I had charge of the body of F. M.
Andrews, who died in the town of Buckhorn Cunty of Austin, State of Texas on the 18th day
of March 1926.....signed Ernest Humanis, Undertaker. There is an affidavit within
his file from witness acknowledging Francis Marion Andrews' military involvement who
states......my name is A. L. Thompson, ...68 years of age - that I know Francis Marion
Andrews of Independence, Washington County, Texas - that he servied in Co. E......dated 17
day of March 1908. - - (see Mrs. M. E. Andrews - Widow) |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews
Smith, Malinda |
Hiram S.
Smith M.D. |
DeWitt
Co. Texas |
Co. K -
24th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted |
| Other
Info: Widow's Pension # 7798 - dated 14 Feb 1901 - m. Dr. Hiram S. Smith 1 July 1858
- applicant born DeWitt Co., Tx - resident at time of application: DeWitt Co., Tx - age at
time of application: 55 - d.15 Dec 1933 Cuero, DeWitt Co., Tx - husband's Pension # 1166
filed from DeWitt Co., Tx - husband d.5 Nov. 1900 -served CSA McMahan's Battery: Sim's
Battalion, Light Artillery - enlisted 1862 - served remainder of war - Witnesses: John
Andrews (brother) and J. F. Blair. Mortuary Warrant: died at home of daughter Mrs.
M. D. Albright, Cuero, DeWitt Co., Tx. (Note: Malinda was dau. of Samuel Andrews of DeWitt
Co., Texas) |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews, Mrs. M. E. |
Francis
Marion Andrews |
Taylor
Co. Texas |
Co. E,
Baylor's Regiment - Major's Brigade of Texas Cavalry |
| Other Info:
Widow's Pension #42041, filed April 3, 1926, approved May 7, 1926 - m. Francis
Marion Andrews on the 24th day of May 1876 in the county of Grimes in the State of Texas -
husband deceased on the 18th day of March 1926 in the county of Austin in the State of
Texas - age at time of her application: 72 - born Crenshaw Co., Alabama - resided in Texas
56 years - resided in Taylor County: 4 years - post office address: Chapple Hill, Texas
Rt. #1 Box #80 - APPLICATION FOR MORTUARY WARRANT: Said pensionser, Mrs. M. E. Andrews
died on the 14th day of March, 1935 in the town of Sweetwater County of Nolan, Texas.
The pensioner died in the home of Mrs. J. W. Petterson who was related to the
pensioner as daughter. - Letter within her file: Chapel Hill, Texas, Sept 25, 1928 - Mr.
S. H. Terrell - King friend The paper reached me today. Will try to get them
back on the rout tomorrow with my age taken from my parents old family Bible. I was
borned in the year of 1854. So you will see I am an old women - not many more years
to live at best. Your friend, Mrs. M. E. Andrews. - - (see Francis Marion Andrews -
Veteran) |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews,
Mark Henry (M. H.) |
Emma L.
Andrews |
Grayson
Co. Texas |
Co. D
16th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted |
| Other Info: Pension #34144 dated May 3, 1917 - Enlisted at Grayson
County, Texas the later part of 1852 and served until the war closed - age at time of
application 71 - born in Jackson County, Tenn - lived in Texas since 1859 - resides in
Grayson County, Texas since 1859 - retired merchant.- From War Department, The Adjutant
General's Office: May 9, 1917: M. H. Andrews, pvt. Co. D. 16th Reg. Texas Cav.
(Dismounted) C.S.A. in May 26 '63, and on roll for Jan and Feb '64, last on file is
reported present. No record of his capture or parole. - Mark Henry Andrews did not
enjoy any benefit from his pension: To: The State of Texas, County of Grayson: I, Steward
Scott, on oath state that I was well acquainted with M. H. Andrews in his lifetime.
He is now dead, died April 2, 1919, and was buried the next day. I officiated at his
funeral, as undertaker. Signed Stuart M. Scott. From Statement from Haynes
& Scott, Dr. Undertakers dated April 8, 1919 to Mrs. M. H. Andrews: April 3: Casket
$75.00; Suit $15.00; Shaving $5.00; Hearse $15.00; Gloves $1.50; 2 autos (7 passenger) at
$!7.50 ea; Living Grave $1.50; Digging -0-; Total $134.00 - account paid April 8,
1919. MORTUARY WARRANT of $30.00 paid to Mrs. Emma L. Andrews; 410 North East
Street; Sherman, Grayson County, Texas on 17 April 1919. Burial was at West Hill Cemetery;
Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, died of "organic disease of heart" - - (See Emma
L. Andrews - Widow) |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews,
Mollie E. |
Edwin J.
Andrews |
Grayson
Co. Texas |
Co.
D,Burnett's Battalion, 1st Texas Sharpshooters |
| Other Info: Widow's Pension # 15282, filed 29 July 1909, approved August
31, 1909 - married Edwin J. Andrews on 21 April 1868 at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas - age
at time of application: 71 - born in Giles County, Tennessee; resided in State of
Texas: 50 years - resided at present address: about 40 years, Sherman, Texas - husband's
full name: Edwin J. Andrews - date of his death: July 17, 1900 - how long did your husband
serve: from Spring of 1862 to the close of the war - branch of service: Infantry - about a
year befroe the close of the war he was transferred into Ordinance Dept. - From: War
Department, The Adjutant General's Office August 21, 1909 - The records shown that Edwin
J. Andrews, 1st lieutenant, Company D, 1st (Burnett's) Battalion Texas
Sharpshooters, Confederate States Army, enlisted August 1, 1862. On the last roll of
the company on file, dated October 31, 1863, he is reported present. No later record
of him has been found. APPLICATION FOR MORTUARY WARRANT: The said pensioner Mrs.
Mollie Andrews died on the 24th day of May 1926 in the town of Sherman County of Grayson,
Texas. The pensioner died in the home of J. R. Andrews, who was related to the
pensioner as son....Certificate of Physican death due to Labor Pneumonia. |
New
Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Andrews, R.
W. |
Unknown |
Caldwell
Co., Texas |
Co. C,
45th Alabama Infantry |
| Other
Info: Confederate Pension Application # 612, filed 26 June 1899, approved 23 Sept.
1899 - Age at time of application 89 - resided in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas for
twenty-eight years - Occupation: farmer - Real and Personal Property: I own one mule 26
years old, value $10.00. One old dilapidated Hack, cost me $5.00, value $10.00.
This is my entire schedule of property. From Affidavits of witness:....He
belonged to Co. C. 45th Ala. Reg't and served from March 1862 to end of the war.
From questions presented to witnesses - one states:...Are you acquainted with one
R. W. Andrews who formerly resided in Macon County, Alabama.... |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Jackson,
Francis M. |
Sallie C.
Barnes |
Concho
Co. Texas |
Co. E
(Duckworth's) 7th Tennessee Cavalry |
| Other
Info: Pension # 39864 dated 24 March 1924 - Enlisted Aug 15, 1864 - wounded at Harrisburg,
Miss. - appears on undated roll of prisoners paroled at Jackson, Tenn during mo. of May
1865 - lived in Texas 46 yrs - in Concho Co., Texas for 12 years - Witnesses: D. A.
Jackson (brother) and J. S. Simpson (brother-in-law to D. A. Jackson). MORTUARY WARRANT:
dated June 28, 1928, d. at home, Concho Co., Texas signed by Sallie C. Barnes, wife; S. J.
Burleson, M.D.; and Charles H. Lathum, Undertaker. Bur. in Confederate Section of
Eden Cemetery, Eden, Concho Co., Texas. - - (See Sallie C. Jackson, Widow) |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| Jackson,
Sallie C. |
Francis
M.Jackson |
Concho
Co. Texas |
Co. E
(Duckworth's) 7th Tennessee Cavalry |
| Other
Info: Widow's Pension #45782 - dated 25 June 1928 - rejected first review "The
Statute requires that in order for the widow of a Confederate Pensioner to be eligible to
a transfer of his Pension aftr his death, she must have been married to said Pensioner
prior to January 1, 1910. The application of Mrs. Jackson shows the date of her
marriage to have been January 29, 1910, and for this reason the application of Mrs.
Jackson is rejected." - Due to amendment of requirements pension was reviewed a
second time as per letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts dated June 24, 1929, and
advised that "in the next few days Mrs. Jackson will receive formal notice of
approval at which time affidavit will be forwarded to her to be executed.... Warrant will
be issued about August 31st". Sallie C. Barnes received little benefit from
her Widow's Pension in that on Nov 1, 1929 a MORTUARY WARRANT was filed due to her death
on Oct 26, 1929 at the home of her step-son J. C. (Jefferson Casey) Jackson of Eden,
Concho Co., Tx. signed by W. C. Weir, M.D. - - (See Francis M. Jackson Veteran) |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| App
here |
Spouse
here |
County
here |
CSA Unit
here |
| Other Info: |
| Applicant |
Spouse |
County |
CSA Unit |
| App
here |
Spouse
here |
County
here |
CSA Unit
here |
| Other Info: |
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