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Thomas Shockley Civil War Pension and Perline (Wolf) Shockley Widow's Pension

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Contents

Overview

This is an index and summary of the Civil War Pension file for Thomas Shockley and widow's pension file of his widow, Purline (Wolf) Shockley (her name is also spelled Perline).

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A PDF of the full file (out of order but indexed below) is also available here.

Thomas Shockley's Invalid Pension

First Submission, Received 6 February 1872

Cover Sheet

Invalid Cover Sheet
Invalid Cover Sheet, Reverse

Affidavits

Thomas Shockley, former Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, and former Lieut. John Jackson, Dated 15 June 1867 at Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying to his enlistment, service, and illness during the war. Followed by affidavit of Henry Jackson and John Jackson, who served with Thomas Shockley, testifying to his service and his illness.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, Lieut. Henry Jackson, and Lieut. John Jackson, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, Lieut. Henry Jackson, and Lieut. John Jackson, page 2
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, Lieut. Henry Jackson, and Lieut. John Jackson, page 3
Former Sergt. William T. Hipsher, Dated 1 December 1871 at Knox County, Tennessee.

Testifying as to Thomas Shockley's hospitalization and days following during the war.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Sergt. William T. Hipsher, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Sergt. William T. Hipsher, page 2
Former Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, Dated 8 January 1872 at Knox County, Tennessee.

Affidavit of Henry E. Jackson, formerly commanding officer of Thomas Shockley, testifying to Thomas Shockley's illness at the end of the war, and his (honorable) discharge circumstances. Dated January 8, 1872.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, page 2
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, page 3
Thomas Shockley, Dated 10 January 1872 at Knox County, Tennessee.

Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying to his service and illness, and stating why he believes his discharge to be honorable.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, page 2
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, page 3
Dr. B. Frazier, Dated 15 January 1872 at Knox County, Tennessee.

Regarding treatment in January or February 1865 of sick soldier Thomas Shockley at the house of Lieut. Henry Jackson, of Knox County, Tennessee.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of B. Frazier, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of B. Frazier, page 2
Former Lieut. John Jackson and Former Private John Ogan, Dated 30 January 1872 at Grainger County, Tennessee.

Regarding their acquaintance with Thomas Shockley and his illness during the war.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. John Jackson and Private John Ogan, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. John Jackson and Private John Ogan, page 2

Second Submission, Received 17 October 1878

Cover Sheet

Invalid Cover Sheet, Second Submission

Affidavits

Peter Ogan, Dated 1 March 1874 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Peter Ogan of Grainger County, Tennessee, stating that he was the family physician of Thomas Shockley, who was free from chronic diarrhea prior to his service and suffered from it afterwards.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Peter Ogan, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Peter Ogan, page 2
Thomas Shockley, Dated 7 May 1878 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Thomas Shockley swearing that he was a soldier in the 9th Regiment of Tennessee Calvary Volunteers, Company E and was taken ill while in the line of duty in March 1864. Dated May 7, 1878.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley, page 2
Robert Lakines, Dated 7 May 1878 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Robert Lakines testifying to Thomas Shockley's good health prior to service and chronic diarrhea contracted during service. Dated May 7, 1878.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Robert Lakines
William T. Hipsher, Dated 7 May 1878 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of William T. Hipsher testifying to Thomas Shockley's good health prior to service and chronic diarrhea contracted during service. Dated May 7, 1878.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William T. Hipsher, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William T. Hipsher, page 2

Correspondence

Letter from Commissioner W.H. Baker to Surgeon General, dated 30 March 1874
Invalid Pension, Letter from W. H. Baker to Surgeon General

Request from Commissioner W.H. Baker for information regarding disease or injury Thomas Shockley was treated for while at Asylum Hospital in Knoxville from August to December 1864. Dated March 30, 1874.

Third Submission, Issue Date 6 March 1890

Cover Sheet

States issue dates of 6 March 1890 and 6 July 1897

Invalid Cover Sheet

Affidavits

William G. Shockley, nephew of Thomas Shockley, dated 7 May 1889 at Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee

Deposition of William G. Shockley, nephew of Thomas Shockley, as to his uncle's health following his return from the war.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William G. Shockley, page 1
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William G. Shockley, page 2
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William G. Shockley, page 3
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of William G. Shockley, page 4

Fourth Submission, Issue date 6 July 1897

Cover Sheet

States issue dates of 6 March 1890 and 6 July 1897

Invalid Cover Sheet

Affidavits

Thomas Shockley, dated 22 November 1892 at Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying that he cannot get an affidavit for his doctor treatment prior to 1880 as that doctor is dead.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Thomas Shockley
Former Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, dated 17 June 1893 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Henry E. Jackson, Thomas Shockley's commanding officer, testifying to when he received his disability while in the service. Dated 17 June 1893.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Lieut. Henry E. Jackson
Dr. J.L. Lusk, dated 25 August 1893 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Dr. J. L. Lusk of Berea, Kentucky, testifying to health of Thomas Shockley.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of J. L. Lusk
Invalid Pension, Affidavit of J. L. Lusk, reverse

Documents after Fourth Submission and before Death

Affidavits

Morgan B. Ramsey, dated 23 January 1899 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey testifying to Thomas Shockley's health and disability.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey
Miles Dudley, dated 23 January 1899 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Miles Dudley testifying to Thomas Shockley's health and disability.

Invalid Pension, Affidavit of Miles Dudley

Widow's Pension of Perline (Wolf) Shockley

First Submission, dated 12 July 1900

Cover Sheet

Cover sheet for Widow's Pension File, Act of June 27, 1890. Dated July 12, 1900.

Widow's Pension Cover Sheet, First Submission

Summary Sheet

Widow's Pension Summary sheet, first submission. Rejected 3 December 1900.

Widow's Pension Summary Sheet, First Submission

Index Sheet

Widow's Pension Index sheet.

Widow's Pension Index Sheet

Affidavits

Enos Shockley, brother of Thomas Shockley, dated 7 June 1900 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Enos Shockley, brother of Thomas Shockley, resident of Idle, Grainger County, Tennessee, testifying to the death of Thomas's first wife Sallie Webb on 3 March 1863, and Thomas's marriage to Purline Wolfe on August 3, 1865.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Enos Shockley
Ephriam Shockley, son of Thomas Shockley, dated 9 June 1900 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Ephriam Shockley, son of Thomas Shockley, testifying to the death of his mother, Sallie (Webb) Shockley, Thomas's first wife, on 3 March 1863, and Thomas's marriage to Purline Wolf about two years later, and stating that Thomas served more than 90 days in the Civil War.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Ephriam Shockley
Elmira Lakens, dated 9 June 1900 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Elmira Lakens, resident of Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee, testifying to the death of Sallie (Webb) Shockley and Thomas's remarriage to Purline Wolf on August 3, 1865.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Elmira Lakens
Jane Hunt, dated 9 June 1900 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Jane Hunt, resident of Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, testifying that she acted as a midwife in the delivery of Bertha Shockley, daughter of Thomas and Purline Shockley on March 12, 1887.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Jane Hunt
Morgan B. Ramsey and James Lucas, dated 27 June 1900 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey and James Lucas, both of Berea Kentucky, stating that Thomas Shockley died on May 16, 1900, that Purline Shockley has no visible means of support except by daily manual labor, that she has not remarried and was not divorced prior to his death, and that there is one child under 16 still living, Bertha A. Shockley.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey and James Lucas, page 1
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey and James Lucas, page 2
T.J. Dalton and E.L. Robinson, dated 17 November 1900 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of T.J. Dalton and E.L. Robinson testifying to existence of child under age 16 (Bertha Shockley).

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of E. L. Robinson and T. J. Dalton
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of E. L. Robinson and T. J. Dalton, reverse
John Dalton, dated 22 November 1900 at Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Affidavit of John Dalton of Wildie, Kentucky, testifying that Purline Shockley was not married prior to her marriage to Thomas.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of John Dalton
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of John Dalton, reverse
Dr. L.A. Davis and Leonard Watkins, dated 26 November 1900 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of L.A. Davis and Leonard Watkins testifying to death of Thomas Shockley and that widow Purline has not remarried.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Dr. L.A. Davis and Leonard Watkins
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Dr. L.A. Davis and Leonard Watkins, reverse

Correspondence

Rejection Decision Slip, dated 5 December 1900

Bureau of Pensions Board of Review pension application decision memo.

Widow's Pension Decision Slip

Second Submission, dated 19 February 1901

Cover Sheet

Cover sheet for Widow's Pension File, Acts of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1873.

Widow's Pension Cover Sheet, Second Submission

Index Sheet

Widow's Pension Index sheet, resubmission.

Widow's Pension Index Sheet, resubmission

Affidavits

Purline Shockley, dated 23 January 1901 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her marriage to Thomas Shockley, his military service, his first marriage and death of his first wife, his death, that they were not divorced nor has she remarried, and that he left a child under 16, Bertha.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley, page 2
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley, reverse
Dr. P. Cornelius, dated 14 March 1901 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius testifying to date and cause of soldier's death.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius
Dr. P. Cornelius, dated 27 April 1901 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius testifying to date and immediate with contributory causes of Thomas Shockley's death.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius

Special Examiner's Report

A medical examination of the evidence in the pension case.

Cover Sheet

Cover sheet of special examiner's report. Stamped 31 August 1901.

Widow's Pension, Special Examination Cover Sheet
Index Sheet

Index to Special Examiner's Report.

Widow's Pension, Special Examination Index Sheet
Referral for Special Examination, dated 16 May 1901

Referral for special examination. Also return slip for special examination, dated 20 June 1901.

Widow's Pension, Referral for Special Examination
Referral for further Special Examination, dated 18 June 1901

Referral for further special examination.

Widow's Pension, Referral for Special Examination, page 1
Widow's Pension, Referral for Special Examination, page 2
Request for Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius, dated 27 July 1901

Request for special examiner to take Dr. P. Cornelius's deposition.

Widow's Pension, Special Examination Request for Deposition
Widow's Pension, Special Examination Request for Deposition
Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius, dated 26 August 1901 at Berea, Kentucky

Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius as to Thomas Shockley's medical history.

Widow's Pension, Special Examination Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius, page 1
Widow's Pension, Special Examination Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius, page 2
Special Examiner's Statement, dated 29 August 1901

Special Examiner's statement as to credibility of Dr. P. Cornelius.

Widow's Pension, Special Examination Examiner's Statement

Correspondence

Agreement between Purline Shockley and Agent P.J. Lockwood, dated 26 February 1901

Agreement between Purline Shockley and her agent P.J. Lockwood of Washington, D.C., to be paid $25 if her pension application is accepted.

Widow's Pension Agreement between Purline Shockley and Agent P.J. Lockwood

Later Documents

Letter from Purline Shockley to Agent P.J. Lockwood, dated 9 November 1916 at Berea, Kentucky

Letter from Purline Shockley to attorney P.J. Lockwood enquiring as to why she is not considered 70 years and eligible for a pension increase and requesting he look into the situation.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Purline Shockley to Agent P.J. Lockwood

Letter from Commissioner of Pensions to Purline Shockley, dated 17 November 1916

Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley, stating that she is not entitled to a pension increase until she is 70 years old (which she has not yet proved).

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley

Affidavit of Myra Lakins, sister of Purline Shockley, dated 7 February 1917 at Grainger County, Tennessee

Affidavit of Myra Lakins, sister of Purline Shockley, testifying to both their birth dates.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Myra Lakins

Affidavit of E. H. Wolf, brother of Purline Shockley, dated 8 March 1917 at Hancock County, Tennessee

Affidavit of E.H. Wolf, brother of Purline Shockley, testifying to her birth date and his own birth date.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of E. H. Wolf

Affidavit of Purline Shockley, dated 20 March 1917 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her birth date.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley, page 1
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley, page 2
Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley, page 3

Letter from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions, dated 20 June 1917

Letter from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions asking whether any evidence is lacking in pension claim.

Widow's Pension Letter from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions

Letter from Commissioner of Pensions to Purline Shockley, dated 5 July 1917

Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley requesting her residence and names of family members living with her in 1850 and 1860 to provide proof of birthdate.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley

Affidavit of Purline Shockley, dated 6 August 1917 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her residence and names of family from 1850 to 1865.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley

Request to Agent for Purline Shockley's Residence in 1850 and 1860, dated 28 August 1917

Request to agent to ask Purline Shockley for distance and direction of her childhood home from Grainger County, TN Thorn Hill Post office, for the purpose of finding her in the 1850 and 1860 censuses and confirming her correct age.

Widow's Pension, Request for Purline Shockley's 1850 and 1860 Residence

Letter from Commissioner of Pensions to Purline Shockley, dated 29 August 1917

Letter to Perline Shockley from G.M. Saltzgraber, Commissioner of Pensions, requesting information about her residence in 1850 and 1860, needed for claim to increased pension.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley

Affidavit of Purline Shockley, dated 4 September 1917 at Madison County, Kentucky

Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her residence in 1850 and 1860.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Purline Shockley

Summary of 1850 and 1860 Census Records for Purline (Wolf) Shockley, dated 21 September 1917

Summary of 1850 and 1860 census records for Purline (Wolf) Shockley.

Widow's Pension, Summary of 1850 and 1860 Census Records for Purline (Wolf) Shockley

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives, dated 20 August 1920

Letter from King Swope, House of Representatives, to Commissioner of Pensions regarding letter from L.A. Watkins of Berea, Kentucky, writing on behalf of Mrs. Purline Shockley, who is receiving $25/month in pension and wishes to know if she is entitled to $30/month by recent act of Congress.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives, to Commissioner of Pensions

Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner, dated 25 August 1920

Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner F.D. Byington, stating that Purline Shockley is not entitled to the increased pension because the soldier was dishonorably discharged.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from King Swope, House of Representatives, dated 31 August 1920

Letter from King Swope, House of Representatives, to Commissioner of Pensions, requesting to know whether Purline Shockley is currently pensioned under a special act and whether if not there is any reason why such a special act increasing her pension rate wouldn't be advisable.

Widow's Pension, Letter from King Swope, House of Representatives to Commissioner

Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner, dated 22 September 1920

Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner F. D. Byington, stating that Perline Shockley is not entitled to an increase from the $25/month pension amount because her husband was dishonorably discharged. Further states that a special act of Congress would be necessary to afford her an increase.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives
Widow's Pension, Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives, page 2

Postcard from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions, dated 26 January 1927

Postcard from Perline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions requesting to know why she is being paid only $25/month in pension.

Widow's Pension, Postcard from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions

Letter from Commissioner of Pensions to Purline Shockley, dated 18 February 1927

Letter to Purline Shockley from Commissioner Winfield Scott, stating that she is not entitled to a pension increase because the soldier was dishonorably discharged.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley

Letter from Attorney John H. Shively to Commissioner of Pensions, dated 2 October 1928 at Dayton, Ohio

Letter from attorney John H. Shively to Commissioner of Pensions requesting to know if an increase of pension for Perline Shockley would be possible as she is in ill health and in need of the increase.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Attorney John H. Shively to Commissioner of Pensions

Letter from Commissioner of Pensions to John H. Shively, dated 3 December 1928

Letter to Mr. John H. Shively from Commissioner Winfield Scott, stating that Mrs. Shockley is not entitled to the $40/month pension rate because the soldier deserted from his Civil War service. Dated December 3, 1928.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Commissioner to Attorney John H. Shively

Medical Care Bill for Purline Shockley, dated 2 October 1929 at Dayton, Ohio

Note from Allie J. Berry saying she has paid $5 for medicines but doesn't have the receipts. Also bill of Dr. O.C. Henderson for treatment of Purline Shockley for senile dementia.

Widow's Pension, Medical Care Bill for Purline Shockley

Notice to Bureau of Pensions of Purline Shockley's Guardianship, dated 14 May 1930

Notice to Bureau of Pensions that Allie J. Berry has been appointed guardian of Purline Shockley, who has been judged incompetent.

Widow's Pension, Notice to Bureau of Pensions of Guardianship of Purline Shockley

Letter from Attorney John H. Shively to Bureau of Pensions, dated 15 May 1930

Letter from attorney John H. Shively (Dayton, Ohio) stating that Ollie J. Berry, daughter of Pauline Shockley, has been appointed her guardian as she has been deemed incompetent due to physical and mental infirmities.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Attorney John H. Shively to Bureau of Pensions

Letter from Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald to Acting Commissioner, dated 28 October 1930

Letter from Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives to Acting Commissioner of Pensions, E.W. Morgan, regarding an increase in pension for Purline Shockley.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives to Acting Commissioner of Pensions

Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, dated 6 November 1930

Letter to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner E.W. Morgan, stating that Purline Shockley is not entitled to a pension increase because the soldier was dishonorably discharged, but that a request to the War Department has been made to determine whether the discharge can still be considered dishonorable.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives

Affidavit of Ulysses S. Berry (son-in-law of Purline Shockley), dated 9 February 1931 at Montgomery County, Ohio

Affidavit of Ulysses S. Berry (husband of Allie J. Berry), stating that Pauline Shockley has been a burden to him and his wife for the last five years, and he believes compensation is due. Dated February 9, 1931.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Ulysses S. Berry

Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives, dated 2 April 1931

Letter to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner E.W. Morgan, stating that the records of the War Department show that the final record of the soldier is that of a deserter on December 15, 1864 and that as there is no evidence before the department to warrant removal of the charge, Pauline Shockley is still not entitled to a pension increase.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Acting Commissioner to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives

Letter from Acting Commissioner to Allie J. Berry, dated 5 May 1931

Letter from B.W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner, to Allie J. Berry regarding requirements for medical reimbursement for Purline Shockley.

Widow's Pension, Letter from Acting Commissioner to Allie J. Berry

Funeral Bill for Purline Shockley, dated 18 May 1931

Funeral bill for Purline Shockley. Signed by Frank Riesinger, Funeral Director.

Widow's Pension, Funeral Bill of Purline Shockley

Affidavit of Allie J. Berry, daughter of Purline Shockley, dated 19 May 1931 at Montgomery County Ohio

Affidavit of Allie J. Berry stating that she is the daughter of Pauline Shockley; that an administratrix was appointed for her mother as she was of unsound mind; that her mother left no property, real estate or money at her death; that she had been caring for her mother since January 1, 1926; and that the bills attached are still unpaid and are charged to her.

Widow's Pension, Affidavit of Allie J. Berry

Statement of Frank Riesinger, U.S. Berry, and Dr. O.C. Henderson, dated 22 May 1931

Statement of Frank Riesinger, U.S. Berry, and Dr. O.C. Henderson, stating that Allie J. Berry is responsible for payment of any portion of the accrued pension to which they are entitled for care during the last sickness of Purline Shockley and her burial.

Widow's Pension, Statement of Frank Riesinger, U.S. Berry, and Dr. O.C. Henderson,

Medical Expenses Reimbursement Form for Purline Shockley, dated 1 June 1931

Reimbursement form submitted by Allie J. Berry for Purline Shockley's medical care.

Widow's Pension, Medical Reimbursement Form for Purline Shockley

PDF Image Index

Ordering is the same as in PDF.

  1. Photographer Information
  2. Request Form Filed at NARA
  3. Envelope holding pension documents
  4. Affidavit of T.J. Dalton and E.L. Robinson testifying to existence of child under age 16 (Bertha Shockley) (affidavit). Dated 17 November 1900.
  5. Reverse of above affidavit.
  6. Affidavit of L.A. Davis and Leonard Watkins testifying to death of Thomas Shockley and that widow Purline has not remarried. Dated 24 November 1900.
  7. Reverse of above affidavit.
  8. Widow's Pension Summary sheet, first submission. Rejected 3 December 1900
  9. Widow's Pension Index sheet, first submission.
  10. Bureau of Pensions Board of Review pension application decision memo. Dated 5 December 1900.
  11. Agreement between Purline Shockley and her agent P.J. Lockwood of Washington, D.C., to be paid $25 if her pension application is accepted. Dated 18 February 1901.
  12. Widow's Pension Index sheet, resubmission
  13. Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius testifying to date and immediate with contributory causes of Thomas Shockley's death. Dated 27 April 1901.
  14. Affidavit of Dr. P. Cornelius testifying to date and cause of soldier's death. Dated 14 March 1901.
  15. Index to Special Examiner's Report (medical examination of evidence)
  16. Special Examiner's statement as to credibility of Dr. P. Cornelius. Dated 29 August 1901.
  17. Deposition of Dr. P. Cornelius as to Thomas Shockley's medical history. Dated 26 August 1901.
  18. page 2 of above deposition.
  19. Request for special examiner to take Dr. P. Cornelius's deposition. Dated 27 July 1901.
  20. Cover sheet of special examiner's report. Stamped 31 August 1901.
  21. Reverse of above.
  22. Referral for further special examination, page 1. Dated June 18 1901
  23. Page 2 of above referral
  24. Referral for special examination. Dated May 16 1901 and return slip for special examination. Dated June 20 1901.
  25. Administrative slips, dated May 27 1901 and May 20 1901
  26. Back of administrative slips
  27. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Purline Shockley, Berea, Kentucky. Postmarked March 25 1917
  28. Receipt slip for evidence in widow's pension claim, dated June 27 1917
  29. Letter from Purline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions asking whether any evidence is lacking in pension claim, dated June 20 1917
  30. Request to agent to ask Purline Shockley for distance and direction of her childhood home from Grainger County, TN Thorn Hill Post office, for the purpose of finding her in the 1850 and 1860 censuses and confirming her correct age. Dated August 28 1917.
  31. Letter from attorney John H. Shively (Dayton, Ohio) stating that Ollie J. Berry, daughter of Pauline Shockley, has been appointed her guardian as she has been deemed incompetent due to physical and mental infirmities. (with cover sheet) Dated May 15, 1930
  32. Letter from attorney John H. Shively (Dayton, Ohio) stating that Ollie J. Berry, daughter of Pauline Shockley, has been appointed her guardian as she has been deemed incompetent due to physical and mental infirmities. (without cover sheet) Dated May 15, 1930
  33. Notice to Bureau of Pensions that Allie J. Berry has been appointed guardian of Purline Shockley, who has been judged incompetent. Dated May 30, 1930
  34. Letter from B.W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner, to Allie J. Berry regarding requirements for medical reimbursement for Purline Shockley. Dated May 5, 1931
  35. Duplicate of above
  36. Affidavit of Ulysses S. Berry (husband of Allie J. Berry), stating that Pauline Shockley has been a burden to him and his wife for the last five years, and he believes compensation is due. Dated February 9, 1931. Witnesses Ida Berry and Thomas Berry.
  37. Reimbursement form submitted by Allie J. Berry for Purline Shockley's medical care. Dated June 1, 1931
  38. Statement of Frank Riesinger, U.S. Berry, and Dr. O.C. Henderson, stating that Allie J. Berry is responsible for payment of any portion of the accrued pension to which they are entitled for care during the last sickness of Purline Shockley and her burial. Dated May 22, 1931.
  39. Funeral bill for Purline Shockley. Signed by Frank Riesinger, Funeral Director. Dated May 18, 1931.
  40. Note from Allie J. Berry saying she has paid $5 for medicines but doesn't have the receipts. Also bill of Dr. O.C. Henderson for treatment of Purline Shockley for senile dementia. Dated October 2, 1929.
  41. Affidavit of Allie J. Berry stating that she is the daughter of Pauline Shockley; that an administratrix was appointed for her mother as she was of unsound mind; that her mother left no property, real estate or money at her death; that she had been caring for her mother since January 1, 1926; and that the bills attached are still unpaid and are charged to her. Dated May 19, 1931.
  42. Reimbursement envelope. Dated May 5, 1931.
  43. Postcard from Perline Shockley to Commissioner of Pensions requesting to know why she is being paid only $25/month in pension. Dated January 26, 1927.
  44. Envelope addressed to Purline Shockley, Dayton, Ohio. Note in pencil states "dishonorably discharged".
  45. Letter from attorney John H. Shively to Commissioner of Pensions requesting to know if an increase of pension for Perline Shockley would be possible as she is in ill health and in need of the increase. Dated October 2, 1928.
  46. Letter to Perline Shockley from G.M. Saltzgraber, Commissioner of Pensions, requesting information about her residence in 1850 and 1860, needed for claim to increased pension. Dated August 29, 1917.
  47. Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner F. D. Byington, stating that Perline Shockley is not entitled to an increase from the $25/month pension amount because her husband was dishonorably discharged. Further states that a special act of Congress would be necessary to afford her an increase. Dated September 22, 1920.
  48. Page 2 of letter above
  49. Letter to Mr. John H. Shively from Commissioner Winfield Scott, stating that Mrs. Shockley is not entitled to the $40/month pension rate because the soldier deserted from his Civil War service. Dated December 3, 1928.
  50. Letter to Purline Shockley from Commissioner Winfield Scott, stating that she is not entitled to a pension increase because the soldier was dishonorably discharged. Dated February 18, 1927.
  51. Letter to Hon. King Swope, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner F.D. Byington, stating that Purline Shockley is not entitled to the increased pension because the soldier was dishonorably discharged. Dated August 25, 1920.
  52. Letter to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner E.W. Morgan, stating that Purline Shockley is not entitled to a pension increase because the soldier was dishonorably discharged, but that a request to the War Department has been made to determine whether the discharge can still be considered dishonorable. Dated November 6, 1930
  53. Letter to Hon. Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives from Acting Commissioner E.W. Morgan, stating that the records of the War Department show that the final record of the soldier is that of a deserter on December 15, 1864 and that as there is no evidence before the department to warrant removal of the charge, Pauline Shockley is still not entitled to a pension increase. Dated April 2, 1931.
  54. Letter from Roy G. Fitzgerald, House of Representatives to Acting Commissioner of Pensions, E.W. Morgan, regarding an increase in pension for Purline Shockley. Dated October 28, 1930.
  55. Affidavit of Dr. B. Frazier, who in January or February 1865 treated sick soldier Thomas Shockley at the house of Lieut. Henry Jackson, of Knox County, Tennessee. Dated January 15, 1872.
  56. Page 2 of affidavit above
  57. Request from Commissioner W.H. Baker for information regarding disease or injury Thomas Shockley was treated for while at Asylum Hospital in Knoxville from August to December 1864. Dated March 30, 1874.
  58. Letter from King Swope, House of Representatives, to Commissioner of Pensions, requesting to know whether Purline Shockley is currently pensioned under a special act and whether if not there is any reason why such a special act increasing her pension rate wouldn't be advisable. Dated August 31, 1920.
  59. Typed statement of evidence required in widow's claim as to whether widow was ever divorced from Thomas Shockley and whether they lived as husband and wife until that date.
  60. Reverse of above. Dated September 18, 1917.
  61. Letter from King Swope, House of Representatives, to Commissioner of Pensions regarding letter from L.A. Watkins of Berea, Kentucky, writing on behalf of Mrs. Purline Shockley, who is receiving $25/month in pension and wishes to know if she is entitled to $30/month by recent act of Congress. Dated August 20, 1920.
  62. Possibly reverse of above. Handwritten text "Papers not briefed"
  63. Cover sheet for Purline Shockley's widow pension file. Originally issued September 26, 1901.
  64. Affidavit of Peter Ogan of Grainger County, Tennessee, stating that he was the family physician of Thomas Shockley, who was free from chronic diarrhea prior to his service and suffered from it afterwards. Dated March 1, 1874.
  65. Affidavit of P.M. Suiter, County Court Clerk of Grainger County, stating that P.W. Shockley, before whom the above affidavit was signed, was at the time of signing a Justice of the Peace for Grainger County.
  66. Cover sheet for Widow's Pension File, Acts of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1873. Dated March 9, 1901.
  67. Cover sheet for Widow's Pension File, Act of June 27, 1890. Dated July 12, 1900.
  68. Letter requesting special examination of Dr. P. Cornelius's testimony regarding Thomas Shockley's health and last illness. Dated July 27, 1901.
  69. Cover sheet for Invalid Pension of Thomas Shockley. Dated February 6, 1872.
  70. Reverse of cover sheet
  71. Cover sheet for Invalid Pension of Thomas Shockley. Dated March 6, 1890.
  72. Cover sheet for Invalid Pension of Thomas Shockley. Dated October 17, 1878.
  73. Deposition of William G. Shockley, nephew of Thomas Shockley, as to his uncle's health following his return from the war. Dated May 7, 1889.
  74. page 2 of above deposition
  75. page 3 of above deposition
  76. page 4 of above deposition
  77. Affidavit of T.J. Dalton of Berea, Kentucky, testifying that Purline Shockley had not been married prior to her marriage to Thomas Shockley. Dated November 17, 1900.
  78. Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey and James Lucas, both of Berea Kentucky, stating that Thomas Shockley died on May 16, 1900, that Purline Shockley has no visible means of support expect by daily manual labor, that she has not remarried and was not divorced prior to his death, and that there is one child under 16 still living, Bertha A. Shockley. Dated June 27, 1900.
  79. page 2 of above affidavit.
  80. Affidavit of Dr. J. L. Lusk of Berea, Kentucky, testifying to health of Thomas Shockley. Dated August 25, 1893.
  81. Reverse of medical affidavit above.
  82. Affidavit of Ephriam Shockley, son of Thomas Shockley, testifying to the death of his mother, Sallie (Webb) Shockley, Thomas's first wife, on 3 March 1863, and Thomas's marriage to Purline Wolf about two years later, and that Thomas served more than 90 days in the Civil War. Dated June 9, 1900.
  83. Affidavit of Enos Shockley, brother of Thomas Shockley, resident of Idle, Grainger County, Tennessee, testifying to the death of Thomas's first wife Sallie Webb on 3 March 1863, and Thomas's marriage to Purline Wolfe on August 3, 1865. Dated June 7, 1900.
  84. Affidavit of Elmira Lakins, resident of Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee, testifying to the death of Sallie (Webb) Shockley and Thomas's remarriage to Purline Wolf on August 3, 1865. Dated June 9, 1900.
  85. Affidavit of Jane Hunt, resident of Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, testifying that she acted as a midwife in the delivery of Bertha Shockley, daughter of Thomas and Purline Shockley on March 12, 1887. Dated June 9, 1900.
  86. Affidavit of Henry E. Jackson, commanding officer of Thomas Shockley, testifying to Thomas Shockley's illness at the end of the war, and his (honorable) discharge circumstances. Dated January 8, 1872.
  87. page 2 of above affidavit
  88. page 3 of above affidavit
  89. Affidavit of Thomas Shockley swearing that he was a soldier in the 9th Regiment of Tennessee Calvary Volunteers, Company E and was taken ill while in the line of duty in March 1864. Dated May 7, 1878.
  90. Duplicate of above affidavit.
  91. page 2 of above affidavit.
  92. Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying to his enlistment, service, and illness during the war. Dated June 15, 1867.
  93. page 2 of above affidavit. Then Affidavit of Henry Jackson and John Jackson, who served with Thomas Shockley, testifying to his service and his illness. Dated June 15, 1867.
  94. page 2 of above affidavit
  95. Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying to his service and illness, and stating why he believes is discharge to be honorable. Dated 10 January 1872.
  96. page 2 of above affidavit
  97. page 3 of above affidavit
  98. Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her marriage to Thomas Shockley, his military service, his first marriage and death of his first wife, his death, that they were not divorced nor has she remarried, and that he left a child under 16, Bertha. Dated January 23, 1901.
  99. page 2 of affidavit above
  100. Reverse of affidavit above
  101. Affidavit of John Jackson and John Ogan, testifying to their acquaintance with Thomas Shockley and his illness at the end of his military service. Dated January 30, 1872
  102. page 2 of affidavit above
  103. Affidavit of Robert Lakines testifying to Thomas Shockley's good health prior to service and chronic diarrhea contracted during service. Dated May 7, 1878.
  104. Affidavit of William T. Hipsher testifying to Thomas Shockley's good health prior to service and chronic diarrhea contracted during service. Dated May 7, 1878.
  105. Reverse of above affidavit.
  106. Affidavit of Morgan B. Ramsey testifying to Thomas Shockley's health and disability. Dated 23 January 1899.
  107. Affidavit of Miles Dudley testifying to Thomas Shockley's health and disability. Dated 23 January 1899.
  108. Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her residence in 1850 and 1860. Dated 4 September 1917.
  109. Summary of 1850 and 1860 census records for Purline (Wolf) Shockley.
  110. Affidavit of Henry E. Jackson, Thomas Shockley's commanding officer, testifying to when he received his disability while in the service. Dated 17 June 1893.
  111. Affidavit of William T. Hipsher, testifying as to Thomas Shockley's hospitalization and days following during the war. Dated 1 December 1871.
  112. page 2 of above affidavit
  113. Affidavit of Thomas Shockley testifying that he cannot get an affidavit for his doctor treatment prior to 1880 as that doctor is dead. Dated 22 November 1892.
  114. Affidavit of John Dalton of Wildie, Kentucky, testifying that Purline Shockley was not married prior to her marriage to Thomas. Dated 22 November 1900.
  115. Reverse of affidavit above
  116. Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her residence and names of family from 1850 to 1865. Dated 6 August 1917.
  117. Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley requesting her residence and names of family members living with her in 1850 and 1860 to provide proof of birthdate. Dated 5 July 1917.
  118. Affidavit of E.H. Wolf, brother of Purline Shockley, testifying to her birth date and his own birth date. Dated 8 March 1917.
  119. Reverse of above affidavit.
  120. Affidavit of Myra Lakins, sister of Purline Shockley, testifying to both their birth dates. Dated 7 February 1917.
  121. Affidavit of Purline Shockley testifying to her birth date. Dated 20 March 1917.
  122. page 2 of above affidavit.
  123. page 3 of above affidavit.
  124. Letter from Commissioner to Purline Shockley, stating that she is not entitled to a pension increase until she is 70 years old (which she has not yet proved). Dated 17 November 1916.
  125. Letter from Purline Shockley to attorney P.J. Lockwood enquiring as to why she is not considered 70 years and eligible for a pension increase and requesting he look into the situation. Dated 9 November 1916.
  126. Widow's Pension cover sheet.
  127. Widow's Pension cover sheet.




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