DECLARATION FOR MOTHER'S OR FATHER'S APPLICATION FOR ARMY PENSION.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

On this 20 day of March, A. D. 1879, personally appeared before the Clerk of the County Court of Adair County Kentucky, a resident of .... in the County of Adair and State of Ky, Levi Conover aged 66 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on His oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress approved JULY 14, 1862, and its amendments: That He is the Father of Hiram J Conover, and ... of ..., who was a private in Company B, commanded by Oliver B Patterson,
in the 13th Regiment of Kentucky Vol Infantry, in the war of 1861, who (1) Killed at Huff's Ferry Tennessee in Battle November 14th 1863 He further declares that His said son, upon whom he was wholly or in part dependent for support, having left no widow or minor child under sixteen years of age surviving, declarant makes this application for a Pension under the above-mentioned act, and refers to the evidence filed herewith, and that in the proper department, to establish his claim. He also declares that he has not, in any way, been engaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States; that He is not in the receipt of a pension under the 2d section of the act above-mentioned, or under any other act, nor has he again married since the death of his son, the said Hiram J Conover My Post Office address is as follows: Jamestown Russell County Ky And ... hereby constitutes and appoints Myers & Co of Washington DC Attorney , to present and prosecute this claim, and authorizes .... to receive and receipt for any certificate that may be issued for the same, and to do any other act or thing necessary or that they might do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby countermanding all former
authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose.

Declarant's Signature: Levi Conover "X" his mark

Also personally appeared Francis McElroy and Silas M Roy, residents of (2) Adair County Ky, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw him sign his name (3) ...... to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

SIGNATURE OF WITNESSES Francis McElroy

Silas M Roy

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of March, A. D. 1879; and I hereby certify that I read the foregoing declaration to claimant and witnesses and acquainted them with its contents before signing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

Signature of Judge or other Officer: Mont Cravens Clerk

Adair County Court
 

War Department,

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Washington, D. C., July 28th, 1879.


Sir:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office of application for Pension No. 243,043, and to return it herewith, with such information as is furnished by the files of this Office. It appears from the Rolls on file in this Office that William J. Coner was enrolled on the eighth day of Oct, 1861, at Greensburg, in Co. H, 13th Regiment of Ky Infy. Volunteers, to serve three years, or during the war, and mustered into service as a private on the 31st day of Dec'n, 1861, at Camp Hobson, in Co. H, 13th Regiment of Ky Inf Volunteers, to serve three years, or during the war. On the Muster Roll of Co. H of that Regiment, for the period ending February 28th, 1862, he is reported as William J. Conover Transferred to Co B by order of
Col. Hobson. Roll of Co B, Said Regt, ending Feby 28, 1862 reports him as Hiram J. Conover, Transferred from Co. H, Dec 31, 1861, Absent at Home Sick. Subs. Rolls to June 30/62: Absent Sick. Roll for four months ending Augt 31, 1862: Present for duty. Roll 4 mos ending Dec 31/62: absent, no remark. Jany, Feby, 63: absent at home sick. Subs. Rolls to June 30/63: Present for duty. July Aug't 63: not on file. Sept & Oct 63: Present for duty. Nov Dec/63: Killed in action Nov 14, 1863 at Huffs Ferry. (Co was in action there that date. Co. M.O. Roll dated Jany 12/65 corroborates date and place of death.

I am, sir, very respectfully,

Your obedient servant,

S.N. Benjamin

Assistant Adjutant General.

The Commissioner of Pensions,

Washington, D. C.
 

(3-113.)


SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION OF A DEPENDENT RELATIVE.

Claim No. 243.043



State: Kentucky, County: Adair,

Post Office: Columbia March 21st, 1882.

I HEREBY CERTIFY That I have carefully examined Levi Conover, who claims a pension as the dependent Father of Hiram J. Conover, who is alleged to have died ......, and that in my opinion, based on such examination and a personal acquaintance with him for 20 years, the said Levi Conover is physically incapacitated for the support of himself and family, the nature, degree, and duration of his disability is as follows:

This old man has no physical disability, except such as is common to old men.

He is able to work some and does work all he can. He is 68 years old, and two years ago he had a severe spell of pneumonia, since which time he has not been very stout. He had four sons, three of whom enlisted in the army. One Hiram J. Conover was killed. Another died a few days after his term of service expired, the other was a free man when he returned and assisted his father no more. He has no family now except his wife. He has a very poor farm, and it is a very difficult thing for him to make a support. He is and always has been intensely
loyal, one among the very first to vote the Republican Ticket, and is too honest to ask for what he does not think himself entitled to receive.

U.L. Taylor Ex. Surgeon
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair


In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 as father

of Hiram J. Conover personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state afore said, Dr Waitsville Perryman, aged 48 years and a practicing physician of 4 years and in good standing in the profession and states as follows: That he has been personally acquainted with the Claimant

Levi Conover for twenty five years, has lived during that period within one mile of Claimant, and seen him frequently and worked some with him, and That he was a man in usual health and does what work he could for one of his age, and about 1876 Claimant had a spell of Pneumonia fever and was very low, and for several days his recovery was very doubtful. Since that Time, Claimant has not been able to do much hard labor, but has done some work. That in 1884 he was first
called to treat Claimant and found him Suffering with Rheumatism and treated him for that disease. His Knee Joints was swollen then and he was not able to walk for about one week, and that he has prescribed for him several times since then. That about the latter part of Dec 1886 he was called to see Claimant and found him Suffering with Hemephega which resulted in paralysis of the right side from which he has not yet recovered and but little chance of his ever being any better. That he is to see him ever week and that he finds no improvement in him. That he has no interest in the prosecution of this Claim and that his Post office address is Montpelier Ky.

That he Knows the above statement to be true from personal Knowledge

Dr. Waitsville Perryman

Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 29th day of June 1887 and I certify that affiant is personally Known to me and is entitled to full credit and respect. That the content of the above affidavit was fully Known to him before swearing. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Z.T. Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair


In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 as father
of Hiram J. Conover late of Co B - 13 Ky Inft. personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid. John Blair aged 53 and whose post office Address Montpelier Adair Co Ky who being duly sworn declares that he has been intimately acquainted with the claimant Levi Conover for about forty years, and have lived within one and a half miles of him all his life. That claimant is about 73 years of age, and has been a farmer by occupation ever since he can remember. That he has been able to work some ever since before the war and made a crop every year until about the year 1877 when he had a spell of fever and the year following does not think claimant was able to make a crop that year, That he has not been as stout any more and has not been able to do hard labor since that time and has cost his hearing to a great exstent and has generally given down. That his income since 1863 has not been sufficient to support and maintain his family from his own labor and that he has had no other legal help except his son John M who married in the year 1877, but he can not state just how much income Claimant has had from his labor and other sources in 1863 and since that time. That he has Known of his children having to help support him and his family more or less ever since the war. His Son William H. and John M. and S.M. Roy his son in law have all had to help him in the way of work, provision, and money, but he can not state Just how much they have contributed to his support during each year, but for the last few years his children has had to almost intirely had to support him and his wife. That Claimant is now confined at his son in law's SM Roys with paralysis, and is not able to work any.

Affiant farther states that in 1863 and on up, Claimant has owned a farm, worth about $400.00 in 1863 and is worth less now and each year since, it is poor place and worn out, and that claimant has owned one horse and colt, and cow or two, and a few hogs all long each year. That his personal property each year upon an average has not amounted to over $150 one hundred and fifty dollars, and what property of that kind he owns now is not worth much over $100.00 one hundred dollars. Affiant further states Claimant a few years ago deeded his land to his children from the fact he was not able to Keep it up and make a support and that he is now entirely dependent on his children for support. That he has seen during the war, money in Claimant possession that he said his son had sent him, and that he Know his son the dead soldier did contribute to Claimant support before and while in the service. That he Knows the above facts from personal Knowledge. That he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

John Blair

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 29th day of June 1887, and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Known to affiant before swearing including the words "the war" underlined. That the affiant is personally Known to me and is intitled to full credit and respect. See my certificate in pension office. I have no interest in the prosecution of this Claim.

Z.T. Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair



In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover as father of Hiram J. Conover who was a member of Co B 13 Regt Ky Inft personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state afore said. William H. Collins age 70 years and whose Post office address is Craycraft Ky and who being duly sworn declares that he has been intimatly acquainted with the Claimant Levi Conover for near 50 years and have lived within one or two miles of him most of that time, and have seen his crop generally ever year, and to the best of his Judgement his income has not been more than $75.00, seventy five dollars from
every sourse. He has owned a farm most of the time since I Know him until recently. The land is worth above two hundred dollars now,and was not worth over four hundred dollars in 1863. That Claimant has owned one or two horse and a few cattle, one or two, and a few hogs. That his personal property since 1863 upon an average each year would not be worth more than two hundred dollars. That for the last ten years he has not been able to work as he was before and his married Children has help him in the way of work and provision. That he Knows these facts from personal Knowledge and that he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

attest ZT Williams Wm. H Collins "X" his mark

DC Collins

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 29th day June 1887 and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Know to affiant before swearing.

Affiant is personally Known to me and is entitled to respect and credit. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. See my certificate in pension office.

Z.T. Williams NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 as father of Hiram J. Conover of Co B. 13 Regt Ky Inft. personally appeared before me a Notary Public in for the county and state aforesaid. Washington Holt aged 70 years whose Post office address is Montpelier Adair Co Ky and states in the aforesaid case as follows. That he has Known the Claimant for more than 50 years, and have lived within one mile of him for 50 years and that he remembers when Claimant was married but does not remember the date of the marriage, but thinks it about 48 or 50 years ago. That Claimant is about 73 years of age and by occupation a farmer. That he is unable to state with any certain corrections just the amount of income Claimant has made each year since 1863 to the present time, but to his certain Knowledge he has not made enough produce to support his family since his sons left him and went into the War. That Claimant has been able to work some all the time but his farm is poor and worn out. What labor he could do would not support his family, and that he had no other income but that
derived from his own labor and the help, part of the time, of his son John M. until he married in the year 1878, and that what they could both make was not suffiecient to maintain the family, and his other children has helped to support him from year to year in the way of work and provision. Affiant farther states that Claimant owned a farm in 1863 worth he thinks about $2.00 per acre but does not Know just how many acres, but does not think there is over 200 two hundred acres to the best of his judgement of the Country; and this farm is located on the waters of Russell Creek in Adair County, and that he has owned and worked this farm ever since until a short time ago, when he gave it to his children as he could no longer work it, and Claimant is now living with his son in law Silas M Roy. Claimant had a spell of Pneumoney fever about 1877 or 78, and came near dying, and Claimant has not been able to do much labor since that time. Dr W.B. Montgomery treated him during that spell of sickness and Claimant partially lost his hearing in that sickness. That some time during the latter part of Dec 1886 Claimant had a paralytic stroke, and has been confined ever sinse that time. Affiant farther states that during the war when his sons was in the war he frequently heard it spoken of that his sons had sent him money home; do not know what amount. That Claimant has always owned one or two horses and a milk cow or two and a few hogs. That he has no interest in the prosecution of this Claim. That he knows the above facts from personal knowledge.

attest Washington Holt "X" his mark

Silas M Roy

John Blair

Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 29th day of June 1887 and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Known to Claimant before swearing including the words "year" and waters underlined. Affiant is personally Known to me and is entitled to respect and credit. See my certificate in pension office. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair


In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 as father of Hiram J late of Co B 13th Regt Ky Inft personally appeared before me a Notary Public in for the County and state aforesaid. Archibald G. Bailey aged 53 years and whose Post office address is Montpelier Adair Co Ky and who being duly sworn according to law declares that he has been well acquainted with Claimant Levi Conover for 40 years; was born and raised within one mile of him; our farms joined each other. That Claimant is some 70 odd years old and by occupation a farmer. That he has seen Claimant crop and seen his stock every year since the war, and that to his best Knowledge his own labor has not amounted to more than $30.00 per year upon an average and that his married children has helped him in diferent ways most ever year. That he has Seen his children who were married help him work his crop, and give him provision to live on, and have heard him speak of his children giving him money to help him, and He has owned a farm all time worth about $300 or $400, three or four hundred dollars, and has owned some personal property consisting of horse or so and a few cows and some few hogs. That his personal property has not averaged over one hundred and fifty dollars worth each year since 1883. His farm is located on Russell Creek in Adair County.

That during the war affiant borrowed a few dollars from Claimant that Claimant said his boys in the war Hiram J and W.H. & Dominicus had sent to him and that he knows of the Claimants Son Hiram J. contributing to his fathers support both before and during the war and that said soldier Hiram J. was never married. That he Knows the above facts from personal Knowledge; that he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Archibald G. Bailey

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 29th day of June 1887 and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Known to affiant before swearing Including the words "father of Hiram J." That affiant is well Known to me and is entitled to respect and credit. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. See my certificate in the pension office.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 as father
of Hiram J. Conover Decd late of Co. B 13th Regt Ky Inft. personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid Levi Conover the Claimant and States as follows:

That his residence and Post office address Since 1863 has been Montpelier Adair County Ky and he has lived at his present residence for the last 50 years past and has lived at no other place during that time until within the last few months he has been afflicted with parralisis of left side; he has been living with his Son in law S.M. Roy and is Still with him. That in 1863 his wife Mary A. and the following children composed his entire family. William H. who was then a member of Co B 13th Ky Inft, Hiram J. then member of the same Co and Regt and who was Killed at the battle of Huffs Ferry in 1863. Dominicus who was then a member of same Co. B 13th Ky Inft and was 17 years old
in 1863. He returned home in 1865 and died within 3 weeks after his return home from effect of disease incurred in the service.

Nancy F. now Roy was 15 years of age, and John M. was 12 yrs of age and at home, and lived at home with him until 1877 and married and left him. William H. was 21 years old in 1863 and returned home in 1865 and married and left him 1868. That these are the names and ages of all his children that were then living and that his wife Mary A. is still living and that no children have been born to them since 1863.

Claimant states farther that his youngest son John M. aboved named was the only legal help he had to depend on except his own labor and his wifes.

That his Son Hiram J. sent him home some $18.00 or $20.00 some time before his death but does not remember the date that he received it and that said son wrote him if he needed more money to let him Know it and he would send more, and that at the close of the war when his son William H. came home he gave him $80.00 of Hirams money; That his son Hiram was never married.

Levi Conover "X" his mark

Silas M Roy

Archibald G. Bailey

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 29th day of June 1887 and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Known to claimant before swearing. That Claimant is personally Known to me and is entitled to full credit and respect; I have no interest in the prosecution of this Claim. See my certificate in pension office.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 father of Hiram J Conover, personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state afore said. John M. Conover aged 35 years and whose Post office address is Montpelier Ky and states in the afore said case as follows. That he is a son of the Claimant Levi Conover. That about 1875 the Claimant Give his land to his wife Emily J. Conover and his sister Nancy F. Roy from the fact he could not pay the tax on said land and support his family. That he had been for a number years contributing to his fathers support in diferent ways. That he listed and paid tax on his wifes half interest in said land since 1872 and in 1882 his father made a deed to his affiants wife for one half of the land.

That he and his wife has listed her half of the since 1875 at $100, and that he thinks to his best Judgement his father has listed the land all the while since 1863 for double its worth, and his father could not have sold the land at more than one half what he listed it at since 1863.

That he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim further than his desire to see his parents cared for and supported. That he knows the above facts from personal Knowledge

John M Conover

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 20 day of July 1887 and I certify that the contents of the above affidavit was fully made Known to affiant before Swearing. I Know affiant to be entitled to full credit; I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 father of Hiram J. Conover personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the County and state afore said. Silas M. Roy aged 51 years and whose Post office address is Montpelier Ky and states in the afore said case as follows. That he is son in law of Levi Conover the claimant and that about the year 1875 the Claimant virtually give up one half of his farm to his daughter Nannie, affiant wife, and that from 1875 up to 1882, he affiant, listed said half interest of Claimant land. That Claimant said he could not pay the tax and Keep up his family, and that 1882 affiant deeded his land, half to his affiants wife, and the other half to his daughter in law Emily J. Conover, wife of JM Conover; and that from 1882 his affiants wife has been listing his half of said land and that said Claimant Levi Conover is now living with him, affiant, and is in a helpless condition, and that he is under no legal obligation to support Claimant further than love and affection, for him; that as the records show he has never listed the land at over $125.00 for his wife half interest and that to his best Judgement Claimant has all ways listed his land at double what it is really worth; That he, affiant, would not legally bind himself to take care of and support Claimant and his wife without considering his relation to them for more than twelve months for the consideration of the worth of the land, his wife's half interest. Affiant further states that he has been helping Claimant in the way of support
for his family for a number of years and that he does not feel able to
contribute much more to Claimant support and do his own family Justice. That he has no interest in the prosecution of this Claim further than a desire to see Claimant taken care of.

That he Knows the above facts from personal Knowledge.

Silas M Roy

Sworn and subscribed to before me this July 20th 1887 and I certify that the above affidavitt were read to affiant before swearing; that is Known to me and is entitled to full credit - I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

Russell County Clerks office, sct:

I William S. Patterson, Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that Levi Conover hath entered into bond and security to procure license to intermarry with Mary Ann Cravins of this County, consent being legally given, This shall therefore authorize you to join in Matrimony the said Levi Conover and Mary Ann Cravins and this shall warrant you for so doing.

In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk aforesaid this 25th day of February 1840.

Will S. Patterson

Solomized 27th day of february 1840

Wm H.H. Absher
 

State of Kentucky

Russell County

I H.H. Dunbar, Clerk of the County Court for the County and state
aforesaid do certify that the above is a true copy of the marriage of Levi Conover and Mary Ann Cravins which I find in my office in record. Given under my hand and seal of office this July 25th 1887.

H.H. Dunbar Clerk

Russell County Court
 

[Letter from William Henry Conover and Hiram J. Conover to Levi Conover and Mary Ann "Polly" Conover during the war, from Cave City, KY. This letter was written by George W. McElroy who also wrote his own letter home that is transcribed below.]

July the 19 1863

Camp Neair Cave Sity Barne (illegible)

Dair father and Muther Sistar and bruther I take this plesent opartunity to drope you A few linds to lete you no that I am well at this time and I do hope and truste in gode that theas few linds may com to your hands and finde you all injoying the same like blesen fair I Am A gonen to sende sum muney home to you I will send 20 dolars bill 20 dolars fair Dick bouth of us has a bin well evar sence we lefte Cloumbia-the papar sese that the man Aromey has taking 96,000 thusen Rebles scence the first day of July beside sevarel that havyd bin counted in

Wm H Conovar H.J. Conovar

Mr. levi Conovar Paley Conovar

July the 19th, 1863

Camp near Cave City barn (?)

Dear father and mother, sister and brother, I take this pleasant opportunity to drop you a few lines to let you know that I am well at this time, and I do hope and trust in God that these few lines may come to your hands and find you all enjoying the same like blessing for I am a going to send some money home to you. I will send 20 dollar bills, 20 dollars, for Dick. Both of us have a been well ever since we left Columbia - The paper says that the main Army has taken 96,000, thousand, Rebels since the first day of July, besides several that haven't been counted in.

From: Wm H Conover H.J. Conover

To: Mr. Levi Conover Polly Conover
 

July the 19 1863

Dair Companen I take my pen in hand to rit you few linds to lete you no that I Am well at this Time and I hope when theas few linds Comes to hand thay may find you well and doing well I havnt got Mush to rite at this time I haft to Send Sum Muney home in the letter the days is all well at this time we air at Cave Sity on the rale roade I hope that we will be back at Cloumbia be fair long I want you to me af you git this muney direck you letars to Co 'B' 13 Ky Vol inft 2 Brigade Indir Divan 23 Armey Corps in cair of Col Wm E. Hobsonwheair is .20. Dolars that I Send to you take it and make use of it ef you want too

George W. Mcelroy

Mis Gilph Ann Mcelroy

July the 19th, 1863

Dear company, I take my pen in hand to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well at this time, and I hope when these few lines come to hand, they may find you well and doing well. I haven't got much to write at this time. I have to send some money home in the letter. The days is all well at this time. We are at Cave City on the rail road. I hope that we will be back at Columbia before long. I want you to [write] me if you get this money. Direct your letters to Co 'B' 13th Ky. Vol. Inft., 2nd Brigade in Division 23 Army Corps in care of Col. Wm E. Hobson. Here is 20 dollars that I send to you. Take it and make use of it if you want to.

From: George W. McElroy

To: Miss Gilph Ann McElroy
 

(3-130.)

WAR OF THE REBELLION.

DEPENDENT Fathers PENSION.

Claimant, Levi Conover Soldier, Hiram J. Conover

P.O., Jamestown Rank, Private Co., B,

County, Russell, State, Ky Regiment, 13" Ky. Vol. Inf.

REJECTED

SEP 26 1887

RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:

Name, Myers & Co.

P.O., Washington, D.C. Articles filed None
ubmitted for Rejection, Sept 16, 1887, U.G. Haskell, Examiner.

APPROVALS:

Approved for Rejection upon the ground that, after a reasonable time and due notification, the claimant has failed to file the evidence necessary to establish his claim.

Sep. 20, 1887.

Thomas A. Broadus, Legal Reviewer.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Enlisted Oct 8, 1861. Death of Mother (not shown)

Mustered Dec 31, 1861.

Discharged ----

Died Nov 14, 1863

Declaration filed Mar 26, 1879
 

Levi Conover list from 1863 to 1887

land acres:

1863 242 $900

1864 243 900

1865 243 1000

1866 243 1000

1867 243 1000

1868 243 1000

1869 243 1000

1870 243 1000

1871 243 1000

1872 243 1000

1873 243 1000

1874 243 1000


Horses:

1863 4 $200

1864 4 250

1865 3 200

1866 4 300

1867 4 300

1868 3 300

1869 3 250

1870 2 180

1871 2 175

1872 2 165

1873 2 160

1874 2 130

1875 1 100

1876 1 75

1877 1 75

1878 1 70

1879 1 50

1880 2 75

1881 1 56

1882 2 50

1883 1 50

1884 1 50

1885 1 50

1886 1 40

1887 2 75

Cattle:

1863 8 $45

1864 9 100

1865 9 50

1866 8 130

1867 8 150

1868 8 200

Jewulls:

1867 1 $75

1869 1 20

1870 2 180

1871 2 140

1872 2 75

1874 1 50

1875 1 75

1877 1 50

Silver ware:

1867 " $10

1868 " 10

1869 " 10

1874 " 10

1875 " 10

1879 " 5

1882 " 5

1884 " 4

1886 " 4

1887 " 2


Hogs:

1883 5 $19

1884 6 13

1885 4 4

1886 12 22

1887 12 22


Mules:

1876 1 $65

Equalization:

1865 $100

1866 $150


Total:

1863 $1145

1864 1250

1865 1350

1866 1580

1867 1535

1868 1410

1869 1280

1870 1360

1871 1315

1872 1240

1873 1160

1874 990

1875 185

1876 140

1877 125

1878 70

1879 55

1880 75

1881 56

1882 55

1883 69

1884 54

1885 66

1886 99


I hereby Certify that the foregoing lists of the taxable property of Levi
Connover from the year 1863 to the year 1887 inclusive is a true and perfect list as Shown by the assessors books for the above years given under my hand and official Seal This July 5th 1887.


MH Marcum Clerk

Adair County Court

I further certify that in 1882 Said Levi Conover & wife deeded to Their Son John M Conover for love and affection 821/2 acres of land and Said Levi Conover & wife did at the Same Time in 1887, for and in consideration of love and affection, deeded to Silas M Roy, their Son in law 155 Acres of Said land; given under by hand and seal this Oct 24th 1887.

MH Marcum

Clerk Adair County Court
 

Montpelier Ky

Jan 4 -- 88

Mr John C Black

Will you please let me Know the condition of my pension Claim #243043.

The required proof was forwarded some time ago, and in a few days after the proof required was sent, I received a notice Stating that the Claim had been rejected on account of limit expiring. Please let me Know if the proof sent will be sufficient to reinstate the Claim, and entitle it to consideration. Please let me hear from you.

Respt

Levi Conover "X" his mark
 

(3-130.)

WAR OF THE REBELLION.

DEPENDENT FATHERS PENSION.

Claimant, Levi Conover Soldier, Hiram J. Conover

P. O., Montpelier Rank, Private Co., "B"

County, Adair, State, Ky. Regiment, 13 Ky. Vol. Inf.

REJECTED

MAR 29 1888

RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:

Name, Meyers & Co.

P. O., Washington, D.C.

APPROVALS:

Submitted for rejection, March 17, 1888, Charles E Mott, Examiner.


Approved for Rejection = no title, mother of soldier is living, who has the

(?i??) right, under existing law - F. D. Haddaway

Mch 20", 1888, Legal Reviewer.

Mar. 24/88 J.N.D., Re-Reviewer.


IMPORTANT DATES:


Enlisted Oct 8, 1861. Death of - mother - not

Mustered Dec. 31, 1861.

Discharged not

Died Nov. 14, 1863.

Declaration filed March 26, 1879.


HISTORY OF ATTORNEYSHIPS:


1st app't, March 20, 1879, By Claimant Name and P. O., Meyers & Co., Washington, D.C.


M.C. - Claimant does not write.


Submitted for rejection on the ground, that the mother of the soldier is still living.

C.E.M. Exr

March 17/88.

Hon. H.F. Finley

called up this case March 17, 1888.
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 Father of
Hiram J. Conover late of Co. B, 13th Regt Ky Vols Inft, Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and state afore said, the same being a court of record, Levi Conover the Claimant aged 74th years and who being duly Sworn according to law States as follows. That his claim having been rejected on the ground that his wife Mary A. was still living, he now desires to amend his former Statement, his wife Mary A. having died Sept 8th 1887.

That he now wants his former declaration and all the proof made therein to be properly considered in behalf of his Claim with this amendment claiming the right to prosecute in his own name and to have the benefit of the afore reentered proof. That he is still confined with paralysis and desires an early

Settlement of Said claim.

Levi Conover "X" his mark

attest to mark

John Conover

Silas M Roy


Sworn and subscribed to before me this 21 day of April 1888 by Levi Conover who is personally Known to me to whom I fully Explained the above affidavit before swearing, and who is Known to me to be entitled to full credit; I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. See my certificate in pension office.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension Claim Levi Conover #243043 father of Hiram J Conover late of Co B 13th Regt Ky Inft Vols, personally appeared before me Notary Public in and for the county and state afore said. Waitsville Perryman aged 51 years and whose post office address is Montpelier Ky and States in the afore said Claim as follows. That he is a regular practicing physician of 6 years Standing. That he treated Mary A Conover late wife of Levi Conover the Claimant and that she died on Sept 8th 1887 of Failure and congestion of the brain. That he has no interest in the prosecution of this claim. That he Knows
these facts from personal Knowledge.

Waitsville Perryman

Sworn and Subscribed before me this 21st day of April 1888 by Waitsville Perryman who is Known to me and who is intitled to full credit, who is practicing physician in good standing. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. See my certificate in the pension office.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of the pension Claim of Levi Conover late of Co B, 13 Regt Ky Inft Vols personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the Count and State aforesaid. Silas M Roy aged 51 yrs who being duly sworn according to law states in the afore said case as follows.

That he was present and witness the death of Mary A Conover late wife of Levi Conover the above mentioned Claimant on the 8th day of September 1887.

That his Post office address is Montpelier Ky and that he has no interest in the prosecution of this Claim further than that Justice be done.

Silas M Roy

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 21st day of April 1888 by Silas M Roy who is personally Known to me and who is entitled to full credit. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. See my certificate in pension office.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

[3-018.]

DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL PENSION OF A FATHER.

STATE OF Kentucky, COUNTY OF Adair, ss:

On this 19th day of July, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight personally appeared before me a clerk of the Adair County Court the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Levi Conover aged 74 years, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Acts of Congress granting pensions to dependent fathers: That he is the father of Hiram J Conover who enlisted under the name Hiram J Conover at Greensburg Ky, on the 8th day of Oct, A.D. 1861, in Co. B, 13th Ky Inft vols in the war of the Rebellion, who was
Killed at Huff Ferry on the 9th day of Novr, A.D. 1863, who bore at the time of his death the rank of Private in Co. B, 13th Ky Inft vols; that said son, Hiram J Conover, left neither widow nor child under sixteen years of age surviving; that the declarant was married to the mother of said son at Hiram Cravens Russell Co Ky, on the ---- day of In former application, A.D. , by .........; that he was in part dependent upon said son for support; that the mother of said son died at WH Conover Adair Co on the 8th day of Sept 1887, A.D.; that there were surviving, at the date of said son's death, his brothers and sisters, who were under sixteen years of age, as follows:

Nancy Francis Conover was, born January 21st, 1848.

John Milton Conover was, born February 15th, 1857.

That he has not heretofore received ............ applied for a pension as father of said son Claim #243043; that he has not aided or abetted the rebellion; ..... county of Adair, State of Kentucky and that his post-office address is Montpelier Adair County Ky

(attest.) Levi Conover "X" his mark

Silas M. Roy

George W. Dehart

And personally appeared Silas M Roy, residing at No. ..... in .....
street, in Adair Co, and George W Dehart residing at No. .... in ..... street, in Adair Co, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Levi Conover, the claimant, (make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Silas M Roy

George W Dehart

(Signatures of witnesses.)

SWORN to and subscribed before me this 19th day of July, A.D. 1888, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words ...., erased, and the words ...., added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

M.H. Marcum c.a.c.c.

(signature.)

By J.W. Hurt D.Clk.

(Official character.)
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the pension claim of Levi Conover #243043 Father of Hyram J Conover late of Co. B 13th Ky Inft vols personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the County state aforesaid. Dr Waitsville Perryman aged 52 years and whose post office address is Montpelier Ky and States in the afore said case as follows. That he is a regular practicing physician of 6 years standing and the Family Physician of Levi Conover and that he is Suffering and affected with Paralysis and is unable to help him Self and is holy Dependent on others and I believe his claim Deserves Specal attention from the age and Condition that he
is in. I therefore Recomend that the Claim be taken up at once and its merits Decided On. I have no intrust in the Prosacution of this Claim.

Waitsville Perryman

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 30th day of April 1889 by Waitsville Perryman who is well Known to me and who is entitled to full credit.

Z.T. Williams

NPAC Ky
 

Montpelier Ky

Dec 6 - 89

Washington D.C.

sir,

I have a Claim for pension on file as father of Hyram J. Conover late private of Co. B 13th Regt Ky vols, Claim #243043; Please call up the Claim; let me Know what further is necessay if any thing to bring it to final settlement; I am now old, and paralired and in great need of pension, and think I deserve one if any one does; I do hope you can prevail with to make an early settlement of my Claim; I shall ever be under obligation to you if you will at once let me Know the Condition of my Claim.

Respt

Levi Conover
 

Declaration for Father's penson

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

On this 24th day of July 1890 personally appeared before me a Notary

Public in and for the county and state afore said. Levi Conover aged 76 years a resident of Adair County Ky, Who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the father of Hyram J. Conover, who was a private of Co. B, 13th Reft Ky vols Inft of the war of the rebellion and who was Killed at Huff's Ferry Tenn, who had served at least 90 days. That he is unable to earn a living or support by manual Labor by reason Paralysis from the effects of which he is Confined to his bed all the time, not having been able to walk without aid for over three years. That said disability is not due to any vicious habits and are to the best of his Knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for penson
under application # 243043 but has never received a pension. That his wife the mother of said deceaced son is now dead as shown by affidavits on file in his former claim. That he makes this declarations for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provision of the act of June 27th 1890. That his post office Address is Montpelier Adair County Ky.

William L Acree Levi Conover "X" his mark

Silas M Roy

Also personally appeared Silas M. Roy residing near Montpelier Ky and William L. Acree residing near Montpelier Ky, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn Say they were present and saw Levi Conover the Claimant make his mark to the foregoing declaration. That they Know said Claimant is the identical person he represents him self to be and they
have no interest in the Prosecution of this claim.

William L Acree

Silas M Roy

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 24th day of June 1890 and I certify that the contents of the above declaration was fully make Known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing; I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Z.T. Williams

NPAC Ky
 

Declaration for an Original Pension of a Father.

UNDER AN ACT GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS WHO ARE INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUAL LABOR AND PROVIDING FOR PENSIONS TO WIDOWS, MINOR CHILDREN, AND DEPENDENT PARENTS.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

On this 22nd day of Oct, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety
......., personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Levi Conover, aged 76 years, who being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided by Act of Congress granting pensions to dependent fathers, approved June 27, 1890: That he is the father of Hyram J Conover who enlisted under the name of Hyram J Conover at Greensburg, on the 8th day of Oct A.D. 1861 as a private in Co. B, 13th Regt Ky vols inft commanded by Col. E.H. Hobson War of the Rebellion, who died of was Killed at the battle of Huffs Ferry Tenn on the 14th day of Novr A. D. 1863, at Huffs Ferry; that his said son left neither widow nor child under sixteen years of age surviving; that the declarant was married to the mother of said son at Hyram Cravens, on the 27th day of February, A. D. 1840, by Harrison Absher; that he is without present means of support other than his own manual labor or the contributions of others not legally bound for his support; that the mother of said son died at William Conovers, on the 8
day of sept, A. D. 1887; that he has not heretofore received pension original application #243043 filed; that he has not aided or abetted the rebellion; that he hereby appoints, with full power of substitutions and revocation, GEORGE E. LEMON, of Washington D.C., his Attorney to prosecute the above claim; that his residence is at No. ........, in ......... street, in the ........ of ........, County of Adair, State of Ky, and that his Post-Office address is Montpelier Adair Co Ky.

Waitsville Perryman Levi Conover "X"

Silas M Roy (Signature of Claimant.)

Two attesting witnesses who can write their names

Also personally appeared Waitsville Perryman, residing at Montpelier, and Silas M Roy, residing at Montpelier, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Levi Conover, the claimant, make his mark to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Waitsville Perryman

Silas M Roy

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 22nd day of Oct, A. D. 1890; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words ........ erased, and the words ......... added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of claim for Levi Conover father of Hyram J. Conover, B 13 Ky Inft. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, John Blair and Waitsville Perryman of Montpelier Adair Co Kentucky, persons of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:

That they are neighbors of said Levi Conover the Claimant and have been well acquainted with him for a number of years. That they Know he is without any means now of support whatever in the way of property or other means. That he is wholely dependent on others for support who are not legally bound for his support. That he is totally unable to do anything whatever in the way of support being confined with paralysis so that he can not even walk without the aid of others. That they Know from their personal acquaintance with Claimant

that he has not remarried since the death of the soldier or of his the soldiers mothers death. They Know the above fact from personal Knowledge and their intimate acquaintance with him.

that they further declare that they no interest in said case, and are noT
concerned in its prosecution.

John Blair

Waitsville Perryman

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 9 day of Dec 1890, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ......... in line ........, erased, and in line ......... the words ........., added; that the affiants are to me known and are respectable and worthy of full credit, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

Z.T. Williams

NPAC Ky
 

Levi Conover listed person property in Adair Co. Ky for the year 1885 $54.

He listed in the year 1886 $66.

For the year 1887 $69.

For the year 1888 00.

For the year 1889 not on tax book

For the year 1890 not on tax book


State of Kentucky

County of Adair

I M H Marcum Clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a True copy of the list of Taxable property of Levi Conover for the years from 1885 to 1890 Inclusive as Shown by me assessors book for Said years; Given under my hand and Seal this Decr the 9th 1890

M.H. Marcum Clerk
 

Levi Conover to Mary Ann Cravens February 27 1840 Wm H Absher

State of Kentucky

County of Russell

I NS Stone, Clerk of the County Court for the County and state
aforesaid Certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Record at my office evidencing the marriage of Levi Conover to Mary Ann Cravens, and that the Records of Marriage were Kept or made in above form at that time.

Given under my hand and seal of office this July 7 1891.

N.S. Stone Clerk RCC
 

GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

In the matter of claim for Levi Conover as Father of Hyram J. Conover, B, 13 Ky. Inf - Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, Charles Bryant 68 years of age, a resident of Adair Co Ky, PO address is Gentrys Mill, a person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:

That he has Known Levi Conover the Claimant since his earliest recollection.

That he has lived within less than one mile of Claimant most all this his life; was at the reception of said Claimant and was well acquainted with his wife Mary A. and remembers well about time of the birth of Hyram the deceaced soldier and Know that he was the son of said Claimant from the fact that they lived together as man and wife and that his mother was confined and married him as mother and from all these facts Know he was the son of Claimant .... further declare that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution.

Charles Bryant

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 5th day of Aug 1891; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ......, erased, and the words ......, added; that the affiant is to me well known and is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair


In the matter of claim for Levi Conover as Father of Hyram J. Conover, B 13 Ky. Inf - Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, John Blair 57 years of age, a resident of Adair Co Ky, PO address is Montpelier Ky, ... person of lawful age, who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:

That he is well acquainted with Levi Conover for 40 years - have lived near him all his life. That he was acquainted with Claimant before his marriage. That he Know from personal Knowledge that Said Claimant was the legal and lawful husband of Mary A Conover and the father of Hyram J the decd soldier, and that said son was born in legal wedlock and so Known and understood as such. He has lived within one and a half miles of Claimant all his life and Knows these facts from personal Knowledge .... further declare that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution.

John Blair

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 5th day of Aug 1891; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before swearing thereto, including the words ......, erased, and the words ......, added; that the affiant is to me well known and is respectable and worthy of full credit; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

ZT Williams

NPAC Ky
 

(3-130 a.)

ACT OF JUNE 27, 1890.

WAR OF THE REBELLION.

DEPENDENT Fathers PENSION.

Claimant, Levi Conover Soldier, Hiram J. Conover

P.O., Montpelier Rank, Private Cos H & B trans from "H"

County, Adair, State, Ky Regiment, 13 Ky. Vol. Inf.


Rate $12 per month, commencing July 30, 1890, date of filing application.

Pension to continue only during the existence of dependence.


RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:


Name, George E. Lemon Fee.$10.00. Agent to pay.

P.O., Washington, D.C. Articles filed Dec 14, 1891

APPROVALS:

Submitted for admission, April 13, 1892, Chas. E. Mott, Examiner.

Approved for admission, origin of son died in service, ............. Claimant is now without other means of support than the proceeds of his own manual labor or the contributions of others not legally bound for his support.

H.G. Stover, Legal Reviewer.

April 21, 1892

IMPORTANT DATES.

Enlisted October 8, 1861 Invalid last paid to not

Mustered December 31, 1861 Death of mother Sept 8, 1887.

Discharged not Remarriage of mother ..........

Died Killed in action Nov. 14, 1863 claim filed under former laws

Mar. 26, 1879

Declaration filed July 30, 1890 Rejected March 20, 1888.

Invalid application filed none Cause Mother of soldier living.

INCIDENTAL MATTER.

No M.C. - Claimant does not write.
 

Declaration For Accrued Pension

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

On this 18th day of September A.D. 1893. Personally appeared before me ! The Undersigned Authority ! within and for the County and state aforesaid ! John M. Connover ! aged Forty two years ! a resident of Adair County in the state of Kentucky ! whose Post Office address is Montpelier in said County and state ! who being sworn according to law ! on oath declares ! That he is the legal representation and heir of Levi Connover a deceased Pensioner of the United States, who was the Father of Hiram J. Connover a deceased soldier, who was a member of companies H & B in the 13th Regiment of Kentucky Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion by Certificate No 321.188. payable at the Louisville Pension Agency.

The deponent states ! That he is the sole heir of said deceased Pensioner.

That his Father the said Levi Connover departed this life in Adair County in the state of Kentucky on the 26th day of June in the year 1893. That the Father of claimant the said Levi Connover was last paid to the 4th day of May 1893 at Louisville Pension Agency ! and that he makes this application for accrued Pension from the 4th day of May to the 26 day of June in the year 1893 as provided by law, the time of death of Pensioner.

Signed in our presence John M Conover

J.S. Naylor

J.H. Young

Also personally appeared at the same time and place George M. Wolford and George L. Blair persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit on oath ! who being sworn in due form of law ! on oath state ! That they were present and saw John M. Connover, the applicant, sign his name to the foregoing Application ! and that from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with him they know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be as the legitimate heir of Levi Connover a deceased Pensioner of the United States ! and that we have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of the claim of John M. Connover for accrued Pension nor are we related to the applicant.

Signed in our presence George M. Wolford

J.S. Naylor P.O. Columbia Kentucky

J.H. Young G L Blair

P.O. Montpelier Kentucky


Sworn to and subscribed before me by John M. Connover applicant ! and George M. Wolford and George L. Blair witnesses the 18th day of September 1893. I hereby certify, that the affiants are credible persons on oath ! That they were fully acquainted with the Contents of this affidavit before signing and acknowledging the same ! and that I am totally disinterested in this matter. In testimony whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature the day and year above written.

MH Marcum Clerk

Adair County Court

By Gordon Montgomery D.C.
 

Declaration for Accrued Pension

Evidence of Death of Pensioner.

State of Kentucky

County of Adair


On this 18th day of September 1893. Personally appeared before me ! The Undersigned authority ! within and for the County and state aforesaid ! Thomas J. Connover and Waitsville Perryman aged Fifty-six and Fifty-seven years ! residents of Adair County in the state of Kentucky ! who being sworn in due form of law ! on oath state ! That they were well and intimately acquainted with Levi Connover a deceased Pensioner of the United States who was duly Enrolled at the Louisville Pension Agency at the rate of Twelve dollars per month by Certificate No. 321 188; The deponents further state ! That the said
Levi Connover departed this life on the 26th day of June in the year 1893 in Adair County Kentucky ! a Knowledge of which fact is derived from having been personally present and witnessed his burial or interment at the time and place above mentioned. The deponents further state ! That they have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this Claim for Accrued Pension, not are they related to the Claimant.

Signed in our presence Thomas J. Conover

AR Pike P.O. Cray Craft Ky

C.A. Walker Waitsville Perryman

P.O. Cray Craft Ky

Sworn to and subscribed before me by Thomas J. Connover and Waitsville Perryman this 18th day of September 1893. I hereby certify, That the affiants are credible persons on oath ! That they were fully acquianted with the contents of this affidavit before signing and acknowledging the same ! and that I am in no manner interested in this matter.

In testimoney whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and
signature the day and year above written.

Wm A Coffey Notary Public

Adair County
 

State of Kentucky

County of Adair

On this 18th day of September 1893. Personally appeared before me ! The Undersigned Authority ! within and for the County and state aforesaid ! Thomas J. Connover and Waitsville Perryman ! aged Fifty-six and Fifty-seven years respectively ! residing in Adair County in the state of Kentucky ! who being sworn According to law ! on oath state ! That they were well and intimately acquainted with Levi Connover a deceased Pensioner of the United States ! That they were also well acquainted with Ms Mary Ann Connover who was the wife of the said Levi Connover. The deponents state ! That the said Mrs Mary Ann Connover departed the life in Adair County Kentucky on the 8th day of September in the year 1888 ! a Knoledge of which fact is derived from having been personally present at the time of her death ! That deponents have no interest either present or prospective in the prosecution of this claim for Accrued Pension. That their Post Office address is as follows to wit ---------Cray Craft Adair County Kentucky

Signed in our presence Thomas J. Conover

A.R. Pike Waitsville Perryman

C.A. Walker

Sworn to and subscribed before me by Thomas J. Connover and Waitsville Perryman this 18th day of September 1893. I hereby certify, That the affiants are credible persons on oath ! That they were fully Acquainted with the contents of this affidavit before signing and acknowledging the same, and that I have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. In testimony Whereof I have hereunto attached my official seal and signature the day and year above written.

Wm A Coffey Notary Public

Adair Co Ky
 

(3-562.)

ACCRUED PENSION.

Under Section 4718, R. S.

Certificate No. 331.188 Last Issue Apr 29, 1892

Name of pensioner, Levi Conover

Date of death, June 26, 1893

Claimant John M. Conover

P. O., Montpelier Adair Co Ky

REJECTED

OCT 23 1893

Fact and date of pensioner's death shown by Thomas J. Conover and Waitsville Perryman

Submitted for Rej. Oct. 13, 1893

Approved for rejection, Claimant not entitled to accrued. (????) L.B.,

Examiner.