Clarissa Lovett Cagle's Pension for Andrew J. Lovett

Cert. 391000
Clarissa Lovett Cagle
Former Widow of
Andrew J. Lovett

The State of Alabama, Winston County. Letters of guardianship over the estate of Isabella E. Lovett and William A.J. Lovett, minor children of Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, are hereby granted to William H. Wilbanks who has duly qualified and given bond as required by law, and is authorized to discharge all the functions attached to said guardianship. Dated this 3rd day of June 1872. A.B. Hays, Judge of Probate of Winston County.

The State of Alabama, Winston County. I, A.B. Hays, Judge of the Probate Court, in and for said county and state, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Letters of Guardianship granted to William H. Wilbanks on 3rd day of June 1872 as appears of record in this office. Given under my hand and seal of court this 13th day of September 1872. A.B. Hays, Judge of the Probate Court

To all whom it may concern: it is hereby certified that William A.J. Lovett, minor child of Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, late a resident of Marion County and state of Alabama by Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, who was the widow of said deceased soldier, was born at the date and place as follows to wit: William A.J. Lovett, of Houston Alabama, was born on the 16th day of February 18-- [year missing] that I was the attending midwife, at the date above indicated, was present in the room saw the birth take place, and professionally inpervised the accouchments of the mother of said child. Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, who was the reputed and accredited wife of the said Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, father of the foresaid child was formerly a private in Co A 1st Regt Ala Cavy Vols in the war of 1861, and further that I have no interest in this matter. Zilpha Dikes, M.M. Cox, A.M. Hyde.

Given at Houston Alabama, & dated this 27th day of December 1872. State of Alabama, County of Winston. On this 27th day of December 1872, personally appeared before me, a Judge of the Probate court, within and for the county and state aforesaid, Mrs. Zilpha Dikes, who being sworn according to law, on her oath declares that the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate by her made and signed, are just and true, and that she is entirely disinterested in making said statement, and I certify that she is the identical person that she represents herself to be, and that I that I have no interest in this matter. A.B. Hays, Judge of the Probate Court

State of Alabama, Winston County. On this 2nd day of February A.D. 1874, personally appeared before me, a Judge of the Probate Court within and for the county and state aforesaid, James A. Barton and Carroll Dodd, residents of Larissa, in the County of Winston and State of Alabama, persons to me well known to be of respectibility and truth, and after first being duly sworn according to law, say on their oath, that they were well and intimately acquainted with Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, in his lifetime, and which he was a private in Co A 1st Regt Ala Cavy Vols in the war of 1861, in the service of the United States, and that they were likewise well and intimately acquainted with Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, his widow before her remarriage, that they were and is now well and intimately acquainted with Isabella C.?E. Lovett and William A.J. Lovett, minor children of the aforesaid Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, and that he never had a former marriage and that these are the only minor children, left surviving, the said Lovett, deceased, that deponents is enabled to make these statements from long personal and intimate acquaintance for many years before his intermarriage with the said Clarissa, and that they make this affidavit as a simple act of justice and nothing further having no interest in so doing whatsoever. No prior marriages _____. James A. Barton. Carroll Dodd

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of February A.D. 1874 and I hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was read over explained to and understood by affidavits, before the signing and execution thereof, and that I have no interest in this matter whatsoever. A.B. Hays, Judge of the Probate Court

State of Alabama, County of Winston. On this 13th day of September A.D. 1872, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and state aforesaid, Francis M. Taylor, a resident of Littlesville, Winston County, Alabama, a person well known to be respectable and fully entitled to credit for truth and veracity and first after being duly sworn according to law, says on his oath, that he was an acting Justice of the Peace in the county and state aforesaid, duly qualified and commissioned as the law required, on the 25th day of October A.D. 1865, he solemnized the rites of matrimony between Lloyd H. Cagle and Mrs. Clarissa Lovett, near Larissa in the county and state above mentioned, and that he declared them man and wife, according to the custom and laws of Alabama by virtue of the authority confered upon him as such Justice of the Peace, and that he makes this affidavit as a simple act of Justice and nothing further, having no interest in so doing whatsoever.

remarriage of widow. Francis M. Taylor

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 13th day of September A.D. 1872 and I hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was read over and explained to, and understood by affiant before the signing and execution thereof, and that I have no interest in this matter whatsoever. A.B. Hays, Judge of the Probate

Andrew J. Lovett and Clarissa Tittle. The State of Texas. To any Judge of the District Court Chief Justice of the County Court or ordained minister of the Gospel or Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ellis Greeting: You are hereby authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony between Andrew J. Lovett and Clarissa Tittle and make due returns to the Clerk of the County Court of this County within sixty days thereafter certifying your action under this license. Witness my official signature and seal of Office at Office in Waxahachie this 29th day of December A.D. 1855. Benjamin F. Hawkins, Clerk. County Court, Ellis County.

I James W. Lloyd an ordained minister of the M E Church South certify that on the 30th day of December 1855 I solemnized the rites of matrimony between Andrew J. Lovett and Clarissa Tittle the above named persons this the 9th of January 1856. James W. Lloyd

State of Texas, County of Ellis. I C.R. Gibson clk of the district court in and for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing marriage license with accompanying certificate of marriage is a true and correct copy of the original as witnessed by reference to marriage Record A Page 106 of this office. Witness my official seal and signature at office in Waxahachie this 2d day of March A.D. 1872. C.R. Gibson, Clk. D.C.E.C., Texas. M. Phillips, Deputy.

To all whom it may concern, it is hereby certified that William A. J. Lovett, minor child of Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, late a resident of Larissa in the County of Marion and State of Alabama, by Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, who was his lawful wife at that time, was born at the date and place as follows, to wit: William A. J. Lovett was born on the 16th day of February 1863, near Larissa, in the County of Marion and State of Alabama, and that I was the attending midwife, at the date above indicated, was present in the room, saw the birth take place and professionally supervised the accouchments of the mother of said child of Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, who was the reputed and accredited wife of the said Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, father of the aforesaid child, was formerly a private in Company A, 1st Regiment Alabama Cavy Vols in the war of 1861 and further that I have no interest in this matter. Given at Larissa Alabama this 28th day of February A. D. 1874, Attest. Perry D. Hyde, Zilpha (X) Dikes

State of Alabama, County of Winston. On this 28th day of February A. D. 1874, personally appeared before me, a Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Zilpha Dikes, who being sworn according to law, on her oath, declares that the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate by her made and signed are just and true and that she is entirely disinterested in making said statement and I certify that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is a regular midwife in her community and is of good repute for skill and integrity in her profession, and I further certify that the foregoing certificate and affidavit was read over and explained to, and understood by, affiant before the signing and execution thereof, and that I have no interest in this matter whatever. A. B. HAYES, Judge of the Probate Court

To all whom it may concern; it is hereby certified that Isabellah E. Lovett, minor child of Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, late a resident of Marion County, Alabama and State of Alabama, by Mrs. Clarissa Cagle, who was the widow of said deceased soldier, was born at the date and place as follows to wit Isabellah E. Lovett of Houston, Alabama, was born on the 1st day of March 1857 and that I was the attending midwife, at the date above indicated, was present in the room saw the birth take place, and professionally supervised the accouchments of the mother of said child – Mrs. Clarissa Cagle who was the reputed and accredited wife of the said Andrew J. Lovett, deceased, father of the aforesaid child, was formerly a private in Co. A 1st Regt. Alabama Cavy Vols in the War of 1861 and further that I have no interest in this matter. Given at Houston Alabama Rebecca E. Millen and dated September 24, 1873.

State of Alabama, County of Winston. on this 24th day of September A. D. 1873, personally appeared before me, a Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County and State of aforesaid, Mrs. Rebecca E. Miller, who being sworn according to law, on her oath declares that the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate by her made and and signed, are just and true, and that she is entirely disinterested in making said statement and I certify that she is the identical person that she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this matter. A.B. HAYES, Judge of the Probate Court

No. 4884, A. M. McLacklen, Birmingham, Ala., February 28, 1885

BRIEF: Information to the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions – concerning pension of Isabel L. Friday and W. A. J. Lovett, minors of Andrew Jackson Lovett, late of Co. A, 1 Ala. Cav. Minors never received the arrears of pension granted them.

Special Examination Division
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Pension Office
Birmingham, Ala. Feby. 28th, 1885

Hon. O. P. G. Clarke
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Sir:

I have the honor to state that Ashley A. J. Lovett of Double Springs, Winston Co., Ala. Informs me that Isabel L. Friday and W. A. J. Lovett of Double Springs, Ala., minor children of Andrew Jackson Lovett late private of Co. A. 1 Alabama Cav have never received their arrears of pension. About five years ago a voucher came for four hundred and forty eight dollars ($448) which was signed and returned to the pension agent and since then nothing has been heard of the money. They think that Loyd H. Cagle, the Guardian of the orphan children, whose post office address is Double Springs, Alabama, knows where the money was used; but they can obtain no information from him and do not know the number of the certificate.

Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
A.M. McLacklen
Special Exam.

Special Examination Division
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Pension Office
J. P. H.
Washington, D. C., April 1st 188?
Mr. J. H. Clements
Supervising Examiner
New Orleans, La.

Sir.

Herewith find endorsed a letter of Special Examiner A. M. McLacklen, relating to the embezzlement of pensions money by guardian in the claim of the minors of Andrew J. Lovett, Certificate No. 166146.

There are also enclosed eighteen (18) original vouchers covering time from October 26, 1865 to February 15, 1879. You are requested to make a thorough investigation, and return the vouchers with your report to this office at the earliest practicable date.

Very respectfully,
John C. Black
Commissioner

Clarissa Lovett now Cagle, formerly widow of Andrew J. Lovett, Pvt, Company A, Regiment 1 Alabama Vol. Cav.

Rate per month $12 commencing June 10, 1901, Knoxville Agency, Issued Jan. 23, 1902, Mailed Jan. 29, 1902 , Reimbursement for March ? 1895 Accounting Officer’s Certificate No. 1950 for $22.40 Appropriation 1908 Returned to Interior Department filing. November 25, 1907.

DROPPED, July 27, 1907. August 9, 1907: Letter from John Simmons rel (relating?) to amt (amount?) ref (refund?) to find? August 28, 1907: And adv? no claim for aged filed date of last payment given.

Reimbursement for Mar. _, 1895. Accounting Officer's Certificate No. 1950 for $22.40. Appropriation 1908 Returned to Interior Department for filing Nov 25 1907

[Clarissa died on June 29, 1907.]

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