The following is William Chambers CSA Information, Montgomery County, Georgia:
I also received the Compiled Confederate Service Records of
William Chambers (wife Isabelle Jane Garrett Chambers): The order
was taken by Charlotte Ray (retrieval/Refile Information number
is 257/95.) and the following was mentioned:
"We checked the index to the Complied Service Records of
Confederate Soldiers in Organizations from the State of Georgia,
and found the following possibility-
William Chambers, private, Company H, 57th Regiment Georgia
Volunteer Infantry.
(Page 1015 of Vol V. of the Roster of the Confederate
Soldiers of Georgia, 1861-1865, is Company K, 57th Regiment
Georgia Infantry, not the 5th Regiment. We have not found a
service record for a man listed in Company K, 57th, but we did
find the man listed above in Company H, 57th. (Later note -
Actually, the service record does show him in Company K!)
We checked the index to the Confederate pension applications
and found the following: William Chambers applied for a
Confederate soldier's pension as a resident of Montgomery County,
Georgia. (According to his application, he was a member of
Company K, 57th Regiment Georgia Infantry)."
The following consists of what his records said:
Page one - Lists a Chambers, William Co K, 57 Georgia
Infantry (Confederate) Private/Private. Card numbers 1. 46220345,
2. 46220433, 3. 46220523, 4. 46220608, 5. 46220684 and 6.
46220817. Number of medical cards herein 0. Number of personal
papers herein - 0.
Second page - (Confederate) 57 Ga. on top. Wm. Chambers
below. Below name is Capt J. W. Shinholser's Company, Barkuloo's
Reg't, Georgia Inf.
Age is 32 years old. Appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the
organization named above. Roll dated Savannah, Ga May 3, 1862.
Muster-in date May 3, 1862. Joined for duty and enrolled: When -
May 3, 1862. Where - Savannah, Ga. By Whom H. Cleaveland. Period
3 years or the War. Statement on the bottom the card reads, "
This company subsequently became Company K, 57th Regiment Georgia
Infantry. The Regiment orginially known as the 2d Regiment
Georgia State Troops (Col. Barkuloo), was mustered into the
service of the Confederate States in May 1862, as Colonel
Barkuloo's Regiment and subsequently became the 54th Regiment
Georgia Infantry. Early ion 1863 this designation was changed to
57th Regiment Georgia Infantry. Copist signature cannot be made
out on bottom, something like "G.B. Work".
Third page - (Confederate) 57 Ga on top. Wm. Chambers name
below, Pvt, Co K, 54th Reg't Georgia Infantry. Appears on a Pay
Roll of the organization named above, showing payment of bounty,
for May 3, 1862 to May 30, 1865. Roll dated July 15, 1862.
Volunteered when - May 3, 1862, where - Camp Barkuloo, by whom -
Capt. Cleveland, period 3 years. Bounty due $50, paid $50,
received payment Wm. Chambers.
Statement at the end "The Regiment orginially known as the 2d
Regiment Georgia State Troops (Col. Barkuloo), was mustered into
the service of the Confederate States in May 1862, as Colonel
Barkuloo's Regiment and subsequently became the 54th Regiment
Georgia Infantry. Early ion 1863 this designation was changed to
57th Regiment Georgia Infantry. Copist signature cannot be made
out on bottom, something like "G.B. Work".
Fourth Page - (Confederate) 57 Ga on top. Wm. Chambers name
below, Pvt, Co K, 57th Reg't Georgia Infantry. Appears on Company
Muster Roll of the organization named above, for Feb 28, to Oct
31, 1863. Enlisted When - May 3, 1862, Where - Savannah Georgia,
By Whom Capt Cleveland, Period - War. Present or absent - Absent.
Remarks: Absent on Surgeons Certificate till 20 Nov. Same
statement at bottom of page. with same copyist signature.
Fifth Page - (Confederate) 57 Ga on top, Wm. Chambers Pvt, Co
K, 57 Reg't Georgia Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll of
the organization named above, for Nov and Dec, 1863. Enlisted
When - May 3, 1862, Where - Savannah,Ga, By Whom Capt Cleveland,
Period 3 years. Last paid by whom - R.M. Atlanta, to what time -
unknown. Present or Absent - Absent, Remarks: Absent on Surgeons
Certificate. Same statement and same signature.
Sixth Page - (Confederate) 57 Ga on top, Wm. Chambers, Pvt,
Co K, 57 Reg't Georgia Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll,
of the organization named above for Jan and Feb 1864. Enlisted
Where - Savannah,Ga, By Whom - Capt Cleveland, Period - War. Last
paid by whom - Capt Cleveland, to what time Dec 31, 1863. Present
or Absent - Absent, Remarks: Absent Sick-Discharged the day after
this roll was made. Same statement and signature.
Seventh Page - (Confederate) 57 Ga on top, William Chambers,
Co K, 57 Reg't Georgia Infantry. Appears on Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above for March and April 1864.
Enlisted When - May 3, 1862, Where - Savannah,Ga, By Whom - Capt
Cleveland, Period - War. Last paid by whom - Capt Cleveland, to
what time Dec 31, 1863. Remarks: Discharged by order of Gen (not
sure of word) Beaunegard. Same statement and signature.
Eighth Page - (Confederate) 54 Ga on top, Wm. Chambers name
below, Pvt 54 Ga Vol. Appears on Hospital Muster Roll of
Convalescent Camp Hospital, at Knoxville, Tenn. for to Aug 31,
1862 (a word below the date I can not make out). Enlisted when -
3 May 1862, where - Savannah, Ga, by whom - Col Cleveland, period
- War. Present or Absent - Present, Remarks: Paid $50 bounty,
signature on bottom looks like "G.M. Nour" copyist.
1. The following information was received from Georgia Archieves
and History in Atlanta Ga. It is William Chambers' Confederate
Soldiers Pension Application and there that pertains to it:
Power of Attorney
State of Georgia, Montgomery County
I, William Chambers hereby authorize William A. Wright of
Telfair(maybe Fulton County) County Ga to receive and receipt for
the pensions allowed and request that he remit same to me at
Seward by registered letter.
witness my hand and seal this 2nd day of Apr 1895
Executed in presence of Alex MacArthur and J.C. McAllister.
With William Chambers signature.
Chambers,William
no. 1350
Montgomery Co
INDIGENT PENSION
Name - William Chambers
County - Montgomery
Ground - Infirmity and old age and poverty
July 1, 1896
RICHARD JOHNSON Sec. Exe. Dept.
warrant handed to
ATTY(should be W.A. Wright)
Geo. W. Harrison, State Printer, Atlanta
Rx Dich. 3 Aug 1865
Rx Explain questions 18, 19 and 20
with light of Taxation.
Richard Johnson
(the word "Amended" is written over the above)
NOTE: All the three paragraphs above are on same sheet.
QUESTIONS FOR APPLICANT
State of Georgia
Montgomery County
William Chambers of said State and County, desiring to avail
himself of the Pension Act approved Dec 15, 1894, hereby submits
his proofs, and after being duly sworn true answers to make to
the following questions, deposes and answers as folows:
1. What is your name and where do you reside?(give State, County
and Post Office) Seward, Ga, William Chambers, Montgomery Co.
2. Where did you reside on Jan 1, 1894 and how long have you been
a resident of this State? Montgomery Co, since his birth.
3. When and Where were you born? 1829, 22nd Feb, Wilkinson Co Ga.
4. Did you volunteer in the Confederate Army or the Georgia
Militia? Confederate.
5. When and where did you enlist? 1862, Wilkinson Co Ga.
6. In what company and regiment did you enlist? Co K, 57
Regiment.
7. How long did you remain in that company and regiment? about 2
yrs.
8. If you were discharged from same and joined another, or if you
were transferred to another, give an account of such discharge or
transfer? not ??????(unreadable)
9. For how long a period did you discharge regular military duty?
about 2 years.
10. When, where and under what circumstances were you discharged
from service? 1864, at Savannah Ga ????(unreadable) disability on
disease of stomach.
11. What is your present occupation? assisting my son as
ferryman.
12. How much can you earn peer annuna by your own exertions or
labor? very little, about $25.00.
13. What has been your occupation since 1865? assisting ferryman.
14. What sum would be necessary for your support for this pension
year, and how much are you able to contribute thereto either in
labor or income? $75.00 say $25.00 ??????(unreadable)
15. What is your present physical condition and how long have you
been in such condition? very bad since 1864, I was discharged at
Sav Ga on account of disease of stomach. I can't retain but
little food, I vomit it.
16. Upon which of the following grounds do you base your
application for pension,viz: first "age and poverty", second
"infirmity and poverty" or third "blindness and poverty"?
Infirmity and poverty.
17. If upon the first ground, state how long you have been in
such condition that you could not earn your support? If upon the
second, give a full and complete history of the infirmity and its
extend? If upon the third, state whether you are totally blind
and when and where you lost your sight? since 1864, I have
trouble of the stomach. strange to say I keep up on food for I
vomit every day since 1864. Nearly everything I eat everyday I
have not seen a well day.
18. What property, effects or income do you possess? None
19. What property, effects or income did you possess in 1893 and
in 1894 and what disposition, if any, did you make of same? None.
20. In what County did you reside during those years and what
property did you then return for taxation? Montgomery Co, Ga,
None.
21. How were you supported during the years 1893 and 1894? By my
wife and son and what little I could do.
22. How much did your support cost for each of those years, and
whatportion did you contribute thereto by your own labor or
income? about $100.00.
23. What was your employment during 1893 and 1894? What pay did
you receive in each year? I was about and assisting my son as
ferryman. I don't know, suppose $20.00 or $25.00.
24. Are you married and have you a family? If so, is your wife
living and how many children have you? Give age and sex of
children and their means of support? Yes, wife living, 3
children, 2 girls, 1 boy, 40yrs, 36yrs, 21yrs.
They have a small farm on which we live. Just me and my wife stay
with my son. They all have a family of their own.
25. Are you receiving a pension under any law of this state, if
so what amount and for what disability? No.
sworn to and subscribed before me this the 2d day of Apr 1895
Alex McArthur, ordinary or Montgomery County
Applicants signature Wm. Chambers.
QUESTIONS FOR WITNESS
State of Georgia
Montgomery County
James J. Fountain, of said State and County, having been
presented as a witness in support of the application of William
Chambers for Pension under the Act approved Dec 15, 1894 and
after being duly sworn true answers to make to the following
questions, desposes and answer as follows:
1. What is your name and where do you reside? James Jesse
Fountain, Montgomery County Ga.
2. Are you acquainted with William Chambers, the applicant, if so
how long have you known him? 53 years + 38 ?????(unreadable)
3. Where does he reside, and how long has he been a resident of
this state? Montgomery Co, Ga All his life.
4. Do you know of his having served in the Confederate Army or
the Georgia Militia? How do you know this? I do, by his going off
with the Company of soldiers from Wilkinson County Ga.
5. When, where and in what company and regiment did he enlist?
1862, Wilkinson County, 57th Reg, Co K.
6. Were you a member of the same company and regiment? I was not.
7. How long did he perform regular military duty, and what do you
know of his service as a Confederate soldier, and the time and
circumstances of his discharge from the service? He was gone
about 2 years. He was discharged from service at Sav Ga. Think in
1864, came home in very bad health and has been so every since
then.
8. What property, effects or income has the applicant? (Give your
means of knowledge) None, that I know. He is a brother-in-Law of
mine. He is a very poor man.
9. What property, effects or income did the applicant possess in
1893 and 1894, and what disposition, if any, did he make of same?
He possessed none in his own right, only lives with his children.
10. What is the applicants occupation and physical condition?
Assisting Ferryman, that is, he overlooks his son. His physical
is bad. He has been in very bad health since 1864.
11. Is the applicant unable to support himself by labor of any
sort, if so, why? I don't(partly unreadable) think he is bad
health, infirmity and old age.
12. How was he supported during the years 1893 and 1894? By his
own work and aid of his wife and son.
13. What portion of his support for these 2 years was derived
from his own labor or income? He could have help a little, say
$15 or $25.
14. Give a full and complete statement of the applicants physical
condition that entitles him to a pension under the Act of Dec
15th, 1894? He is very injured(unreadable?) a chronic disease of
stomach, a troubled him since 1864. He is what I cuse(unreadable)
and valid.
15. What interest have you in the recovery of a pension by this
applicant? None
sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2nd day of Apr 1895.
Alex McArthur, Ordinary
(signature of witness, James J. Fountain)
He has 2 signatures of witness!
AFFIDAVIT OF PHYSICIANS
State of Georgia
Montgomery County
Personally came before me, Dr M. Morrison and Dr. M.L. Currie,
both known to me as reputable physicians of said county, who
being severally sworn, say on oath that they have examined
carefully William Chambers, applicant for pension under the Act
of 1894, and after such personal examinations, say that his
precise physical condition is as follows:
"That he is in feeble health from old age and suffering from
indigestion, not able to eat. Living by manual labor."
We further say on oath that the physical condition of applicant
renders himself unable to labor at any work or calling sufficient
to earn a support for himself, and that we have no interest in
said pension being allowed.
sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 2 day of Apr 1895
Alex McArthur,Ordinary
(signatures of M. Morrison M.D. and Malcolm L. Currie M.D.)
ORDINARY'S CERTIFICATE
State of Georgia
Montgomery County
I, Alex McArthur, Ordinary in and for said County, hereby certify
that the applicant William Chambers resides in said County and
was a bona fide resident of this state on the first day of
January, 1894 and that the witnesses,viz: James J. Fountain are
of trust worthy character and that their statements are entitles
to full faith and credit.
I further certify that before answering the foregoing questions,
the applicant and each witness took the oath hereon, prescribed,
and that the full text of the affidavits was read to the
applicant and witnesses before same were signed.
I further certify that the tax digests of Montgomery County show
that applicant returned for taxation in his name in 1893, $230.00
dollars of property, and in 1894, $230.00 dollars of property.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 2d day of Apr 1895.
Alex McArthur, Ordinary of Montgomery Co
(Statement on Bottom of paper reads, " NOTE before any questions
are answered, the ordinary shall swear applicant and the
witnesses in the following words:"You shall true answers make to
each of the questions asked of you, and the evidence you shall
give will be the whole truth, so help you God" "
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
State of Georgia
Montgomery Co
personally appears William Chambers of Montgomery County, State
of Georgia, who being duly sworn, says on oath that he is a bona
fide citizen and resident of said County and state, and has
resided in said State continously ever since the 22nd day of Feb
1829; that he is 69(in Feb) years old and by occupation a Farmer;
that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate
States( or of the State of Confed) during the War between the
States, and served for the term of 3 years in Company K, of 57th
Regiment of Georgia Volunteers; that his physical condition is as
follows:" from disease of stomach, I cannot retain but little
food on my stomach and left leg is partly paralized." That his
property consists of the following items Household furniture and
bed of the value of $15.00 dollars, that by reason of his
physical condition and poverty he is unable to support himself by
his own exertions or labor, and that he receives no pension but
the one herein applied for.
Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act,
approved Dec 15th, 1894 and the acts amendatory thereof, and
makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the
year 1898. I have heretofore as a resident of Montgomery County
been allowed a pension for the year 1897.
sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 4th day of Jan 1898
Alex McArthur, Ordinary
(William Chambers signature)
State of Georgia
Montgomery Co
I, Alex McArthur, Ordinary of said County, do certify that I am
well acquainted with Wiliam Chambers, the applicant in the
foregoing affidavit, and am well satisfied that the statements
made by him is his said affidavit are true, and I know he is the
individual he represents himself to be and that he resides in
this County.
given under my official signature and seal, this 4th day of Jan
1898
Alex McArthur, Ordinary Montgomery Co
One signed on 2 Jan 1897 for Pension of 1896.
Term of near 3 years in Co K, 57th
He is 67(in Feb next) yrs old.
"from old age and infirmity and from disease of stomach. I have
not been able to perform manual labor in years."
"None" property, value of 00 dolars.
1899 INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION
warrant issued 1 Nov 1899
No. 752
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright of Fulton Co Ga
signed 2d Jan 1899 by William Chambers.
1900 INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION
No. 3261
warrant issued 31 Jan 1900
John W. Lindsey commissioner of pensions
warrant handed to Wright
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright of Fulton Co Ga.
signed 5 Jan 1900 William Chambers
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
70yrs old(in Feb) and Farmer
"that he has consumption of the stomach, cannot retain food on
his stomach and is unable to support himself or labor"
no property
signed 2 Jan 1899
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
71 yrs old and a Mechanic.
"has dispersey and cancer of stomach, not able to retain food on
stomach not able to do any work at all"
No property
signed 4 Jan 1900 Wm. Chambers
signed 5th Jan 1900 by Ordinary
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1901
warrant issued 4 Feb 1902
issued to Wright
No. 2631
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright
signed 4 Feb 1901 Wm. Chambers
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1902
no.439
warrant issued 13 Feb 1902
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright
signed 7 Jan 1902 William Chambers
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
71yrs old Farmer
"from age and infirmity and cancer of stomach so from
???/(unreadable) by physicians not able to labor for support"
No property
Pension 1900
signed 2 Jan 1901
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
73yrs old private
term of 3-1/2 yrs
"from age infirmity troubles with indigestion or cancer of
stomach"
No property
Pension year 1901, signed 7 Jan 1902
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1904
No. 4956
warrant issued 10 Feb 1904
Power of Attorney W.A. Wright of Atlanta Ga signed 6 Jan 1904
William Chambers
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
75yrs old farmer
3-1/2yrs Co K,57th
"age and infirmity chronic stomach trouble for years not able to
labor for support"
No property
signed 6 Jan 1904 by William Chambers at Seward Post Office
Pension year 1903
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1903
no.5537
warrant issued 24 Feb 1903
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright 12th Jan 1903 sined by William
Chambers
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1905
no.7132
warrant issued 27 Jul 1905
Power of Attorney to Phil Cook of Atlanta, Ga
send to Mt Vernon signed 9 Jan 1905 by William Chambers
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
74yrs old farmer
"has a stomach trouble call cancer of stomach cannot do any labor
for support"
No property Pension year 1902 signed 12 Jan 1903
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
76yrs old farmer
"from age and infirmity and cancer of stomach not able to labor
for support"
No property Pension Year 1904 signed 9th day Jan 1905
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSIONS 1906
no.4154
warrant isued 6 Feb 1906
Power of Atorney to Phil Cook by check to 15 Jan 1906 W.M.
Chambers
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSIONS 1907
no.6126
warrant issued 14 Feb 1907
Power of Attorney to Phil Cook, Atlanta Ga by check to signed 14
Feb 1907 by William Chambers
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
78yrs old farmer
"age and infirmity, very feeble, chronic trouble stomach"
No property pension year 1906 signed 14 Jan 1907
FOR APPLICANTS HERETOFORE ALLOWED PENSIONS
77yrs old farmer
"age and infirmity and cancer of stomach"
No property
Pension year 1905, signed 15 Jan 1906
POWER OF ATTORNEY
state of Georgia
Montgomery
I William Chambers, hereby authorize W.A. Wright of Fulton Co, Ga
to receive and receipt for the pension paid hereon and request
that he remit same to me by registered letter at Seward.
in witness whereof, I have hereon to set ny hand and seal, this
4th day of January 1898
signed by William Chambers
executed in presence of J.C. McAllister and Alex McArthur,
Ordinary
Chambers, William
montgomery County
Act of 15 Dec ,1894
(FOR THOSE ALREADY ENROLLED)
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION
Name William Chambers
County Montgoemry
WARRANT ISSUED
???(unreadable) 1898
Richard Johnson commissioner of Pensions
warrant handed to ????(unreadable)
Geo. W. Harrison, State Printer, Atlanta.
INDIGENT SOLDIERS PENSION 1897
warrant issued 1 Nov 1897
Power of Attorney to W.A. Wright signed by william Chambers on 2
Jan 1897
OFFICE OF COURT OF ORDINARY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ALEX MCARTHUR, Ordinary
Mount Vernon, Ga Oct 1895
personally appeared before me James J. Fountain who after being
duly sworn says that he has examined the records in the office of
clerk superior court in and for said county and that the property
returned an tax digest for the years 1893 and 1894 is not the
property William Chambers but the property Lewis Chambers his son
and never was the property of William Chambers the applicant but
returned it 1893 and 1894 as agreed?(unreadable) for
??(unreadable) Chambers and that for the year 1895 he returned no
property as he had none to return as the tax digest of 1895 shows
and he sworn to and subscribed before this 18 Oct 1895.
He claimed nothing in 1893 and 1894 only as aggreed??(unreadable)
signed by Alex McArthur,Ordinary and J.J. Fountaine