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Switzerland County Pensions – 1899

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County in 1899 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 25 May 1899 – Page 5, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

Martin Funk, Markland, Indiana. Old law, increase; rate $14.

Nancy Ann, widow of Jacob Carver, Warsaw, Kentucky. Old law; rate $12.

Isabella, widow of John G. Long, Vevay. Old law; rate $16.

Michael Konkle, Jay, Indiana, reissue. Old law; rate $6.

Clinton Miller, Madison, Indiana, reissue. Old law; rate 16.

Joseph W. Cotton, Grayson, Kentucky, original. New law; rate $6.

Matthew Worstelle, deceased, Moorefield, Indiana, restoration and increase. Rate $14.

Mary Worstelle, Moorefield, Indiana, original. New law; rate $8.

Joseph M. Fulton, East Enterprise, Indiana, new disability. Old law; rate $12 from Jan. 18, 1889, and $14 from Jan. 3, 1894. Back pay $592.

Jacob Harper, Ghent, Kentucky, original. New law; rate $12.

Albert B. Banta, Carrollton, Kentucky, reissue. Old law; rate $10.

John Boyd, Eagle Station, Kentucky, increase. New law; rate $10.

John Brown, Ghent, Kentucky, increase. Old law; rate $14.

Laura A., widow of Robert C. Burnham, Louisville, Kentucky. New law; rate $8.

Patrick O’Brien, Vevay, original. Old law; rate $12.

Charles M. Newkirk, Bennington, Indiana, increase. Old law; rate $72.

Edward F. Bellamy, Moorefield, Indiana, increase. Old law; rate $17.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Nov 1899 – Page 5, Column 1

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions through his agency:

Isaac M. Smith, Aaron, Indiana, Supplemental, old law, rate $2.00.

John O. Martin, Aaron, Indiana, old law, increase, reissue, rate $24.

John Neal, Bennington, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $30.

Lafayette Turner, Brooksburg, Indiana, old law, reissue, rates: $8 from March 19, 1888; $10 from Oct. 4, 1893; $14 from Oct. 9, 1895. Back pay, $510.

John C. Kellar, China, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $12.

James M. Long, Quercus Grove, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $17.

Asa A. Stone, Jonesville, Owen County, Kentucky, old law, original, rate $6.

Levisa Hamilton, widow of John Hamilton, Warsaw, Kentucky, new law, rate $8.

Cautious Choat, Bennington, Indiana, old law, reissue, rate $12.

Thomas Edmonson, Centre Square, Indiana, old law, reissue, rates: $4 from Feb. 25, 1864; $8.00 from June 1, 1872; $12.00 from Apr. 26, 1882; $16.00 from Nov. 9, 1887; $24.00 from Nov. 28, 1888; and $30.00 from Sept. 14, 1898.

Killes Lee, Canaan, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $24.00.

Jacob Kern, Moorefield, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $17.00.

Martha J. Ricketts, widow of George Ricketts, Markland, Indiana, new law, rate $10.00.

Montgomery P. Baird, Lamb, Indiana, old law, rate $17.00.

Heir of Brownie Green, Ghent, Kentucky, old law, rate $14.00.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1898

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana for 1898 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 14 Apr 1898 – Page 4, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

Dr. Samuel B. Lewis, Canaan, Indiana, old law, increase. Rated at $30.

Wm. R. Hal, Hicks P. O., Jefferson County, Indiana, new law, additional. Rate $6.

James P. Krutz, Florence, Indiana, old law, reissue. Rate $12.

Sarah A. Sisson, widow of Lieut. George Sisson, Sugar, Kentucky, original, old law, Rated at $15.

Almedia Foree, Carrollton, Kentucky, original, old law. Rated at $18.

Steven Grimes, Brooksburg, Indiana, old law, increase. Rate $17.

James A. Lanham, Vevay, Indiana, old law, restoration and reissue. Rates $2 from July 10, 1890, $8 from June 11, 1892 and $10 from Jan. 23, 1896.

Henry Johnson, Warsaw, Kentucky, original old law. Rates $2 from July 21, 1887 and $8 from March 11, 1891.

John R. McKay, Craig, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase. Rate $24.

Fred L. Thiebaud, Vevay, Indiana, old law, Rated at $14.

Jane Scudder, Warsaw, Kentucky, new law. Rated at $14.

Alexander Wallace, deceased, new law. Rated at $8.

Jane Cur[?]ing, Ghent, Kentucky, old law. Rate $12.

Theodore Sullivan, Vevay, Indiana, old law, increase. Rate $8.

George W. A. Cole, Vevay, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase. Rate $14.

Albert F. Hyde, Center Square, Indiana, old law, increase. Rate $17.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Aug 1898 – Page 5, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

Joseph D. Raysor, Bethlehem, Kentucky. Reissue, old law, rate $8.00.

William Foulk, Sugar Branch, Indiana. Reissue, old law, rates, $4 from Sept. 1, 1865, $6 from April 4, 1888, $8 from Sept. 4, 1889, and $14 from Oct. 16, 1895.

Joseph E. McKay, Connersville, Indiana. Old law, increase, rate $12.

Jacob Thomas, Brooksburg, Indiana. Old law, reissue, rates, $12 from Oct. 26, 1894 and $16 from April 6, 1898.

John D. Pavy, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue, old law, rates, $4 from Dec. 28, 1887, $8 from Sept. 23, 1891 and $10 from Feb. 16, 1898.

Jacob Imel, Pleasant, Indiana. New law, additional, rate $8.

George Sturns, deceased, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, restoration and reissue, rates, $14 from Oct. 22, 1890, and $72 from Oct. 4, 1893.

Elizabeth Sturns, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue, rate $12.

Samantha E. Tinker, Allensville, Indiana. New law, original, rate $8, and $8 for four children.

Daniel Fagg, Home, Jefferson County, Indiana. Old law, increase, rate $10.

James Higgins, Long Run, Indiana. Old law, rates $8 from Sept. 8, 1890, and $10 from Feb. 19, 1896.

John M. Raysor, Lockport, Kentucky. New law, original, rated at $10.

Wm. Stoops, Markland, Indiana. Old law, increase, rate $17.

Charles P. Noble, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue to correct rank, back pay, $603.00.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1897

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 22 Apr 1897 – Page 4, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency.

Montgomery P. Baird, Lamb, Indiana, reissue, rerating and increase, old law; rates $4 from April 3, 1873; $3 from June 18, 1884; $8 from August 18, 1886; $10 from April 16, 1890; $12 from December 24, 1890; $14 from March 27, 1895. Back pay about $787.20.

James A. Brindley, New Marion, Indiana, old law, restoration and reissue; rate $12.

George Findley, Vevay, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rates $10 from January 20, 1890; $12 from September 3, 1890.

William Fulton, Quercus Grove, reissue, old law; rate $17.

John W. Evett, Florence, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rate $10.

Lulie B. Weldon, Sanders, Kentucky, old law; rate $8.

Wm. C. Hall, Sanders, Kentucky, old law; rates $8 and $14.

Heirs of Elijah Hall, Sparta, Kentucky, old law; rates $10 from July 3, 1895 and $14 from March 19, 1886.

Uzillal, widow of Cornelius Onderdock, formerly of Brooksburg, Indiana, now of Calera, Alabama, new law; rate $8.

Asahel Carpenter, Center Square, Indiana, new law; rate $12.

Ann F. Carpenter, Patriot, Indiana, new law, rate $8.

Brownie Green, Ghent, Kentucky, old law, increase; rate $10.

Montgomery Patton, Vevay, Indiana, reissue and increase, old law; rates, $10 from December 16, 1891, and $21 from November 18, 1896.

William Bennett, Markland, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rate $17.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Jul 1897 – Page 5, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency viz:

Francis V. W. Cole, Bennington, Indiana, old law, increase; rate $14.00.
Van S. Brandon, Moorefield, Indiana, reissue and increase; old law, rates $10 from June 29, 1897; $14 from May 23, 1894.

John Tolliver, Warsaw, Kentucy, old law, increase; rate $10.

William Bennett, Markland, Indiana, old law, reissue; rate $17.

Hugh H. Lamb, Mt. Sterling, Indiana, old law, original; rated at $8 from Nov. 1, 1890; $12 from Dec. 20, 1893.

Garret Furnish, Vevay, Indiana, old law, increase; rate $24.

Louisa J., widow of Volney Peelman, Vevay, Indiana, old law; rate $12.

Eli Croxton, East Enterprise, Indiana, old law, increase; rate $17.

Manuel J. Bryam, Quercus Grove, Indiana, old law, increase; rate $8.

Joseph Patterson, Florence, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rate $12.

John Moxely, Vevay, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rate $14.

Peter Hall, Sugar Branch, Indiana, new law, additional; rate $12.

Aaron Haukins, Bennington, Indiana, old law, reissue and increase; rates $8 from Aug. 15, 1890; $10 from Feb. 5, 1892; $17 from May 1, 1895.

Colledge M. Sipple, Elliston, Kentucky, old law, original; rates $2 from April 10, 1886; $4 from July 29, 1887; $6 from Mar. 2, 1895; back pay $512.

Thomas W. Holmes, Sugar Branch, Indiana, new law; original; rate $8.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1896

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 2 Apr 1896 – Page 1, Column 5

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

  • Rude D. Gordon, deceased, Long Run, Indiana; old law, reissue and increase, rates $14 from Feb. 14, 1890, $16 from Sept. 3, 1890, back pay $504.
  • James M. Eads, Locust, Kentucky; new law, additional, rate $8.
  • William Haskell, Brooksburg, Indiana, new law, rate $8.
  • Sarah J. Gordon, Vevay, Indiana; reissue, old law, rate $12.
  • Nancy Woodall, widow of William Woodall, Vevay, Indiana; new law, $10.
  • Stephen Jones, Quercus Grove, Indiana; old law, reissue and increase, $14.
  • Hiram Vandorin, Norths, Indiana; new law, additional, rate $6.
  • Sarah J. Dyer, widow of David Dyer, Vevay, Indiana; old law, $12.
  • Margaret Bonds, widow of Walter Bonds, New Liberty, Kentucky; new law, rate $20.
  • Van S. Brandon, Moorefield, Indiana; old law, reissue and increase, rate $12.
  • Hiram Bradley, Ghent, Kentucky; reissue and increase, old law, rate $16.
  • Henry J. Brindley, Vevay, Indiana; reissue and increase, old law, rate $12.
  • Charles O. Potter, East Enterprise, Indiana; reissue and increase, old law, rate $17.
  • William Hall, Vevay, Indiana; additional, new law, rate $10.
  • John R. McKay, Craig, Indiana; reissue and increase, old law, rate $17.
  • David O. Ward, Ghent, Kentucky; restitution, reissue and increase, old law, rate $4 from April 4, 1883; $8 from April 11, 1888; $10 from March 18, 1891; and $17 from May 15, 1895. Back pay, $746.

Vevay Reveille – 2 Jul 1896 – Page 4, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

  • Horace B. McNelly, deceased, Heirs, Warsaw, Kentucky. Original, new law, rate $10.
  • Capt. Jas. F. Simpson, Lamb, Indiana. Reissue, old law, rate $20.
  • Lewis E. Furnish, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $17.
  • Wm. Jester, Moorefield, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $14.
  • Alexander Tilley, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $17.
  • Hiram Jennings, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rates $14 from April 8, 1893, and $17 from July 3, 1895.
  • Oscar Williamson, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $8.
  • John F. McCreary, Markland, Indiana. Restoration and increase, old law, rates $4 from August 2, 1890, and $8 from June 28, 1893.
  • Patrick O’Brien, Vevay, Indiana. New law, original, rate $6.
  • Heirs of Joseph A. Hinman, deceased, Florence, Indiana. Original, old law. Joda A. Hinman, $292; Georgiana Hinman, $340; Lorenzo D. Hinman, $372; Clara Belle Hinman, $540; Lilly May Hinman, $1044. Total $2588.
  • Theodore F. Sullivan, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $6.
  • Cautious Choat, Bennington, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rate $10.
  • Benjamin F. Rodgers, Bennington, Indiana. Old law, reissue and increase, rates $8 from March 7, 1887, $10 from Sept. 3, 1890, and $12 from Feb. 20, 1895.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Nov 1896 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

  • Francis M. Morrow, Carrollton, Kentucky. Original, new law, rates $6.00 from July 21, 1890, and $8.00 from August 1, 1894. Back pay $480.00.
  • William Dollen, Turner’s Station, Kentucky. Original, new law, rate $6.00.
  • Josiah F. Doan, Boaz, Alabama. Old law, original, rate $6.00.
  • Brownie Green, Ghent, Kentucky. Original, old law, rate $8.00.
  • Manuel N. Bryam, Quercus Grove, Indiana. Original, old law, rate $4.00 from Nov. 29, 1890, and $6.00 from March 2, 1895.
  • Lafayette Turner, Brooksburg, Indiana. Old law, increase, rate $12.00.
  • Sarah C. McDonald, Florence, Indiana. New law, original, rate for self $8.00, and $4.00 for two children.
  • James C. Kirkpatrick, Vevay, Indiana. Pay and allowance, etc., $29.69.
  • Volney Peelman, Vevay, Indiana. Old law, increase, rate $24.00.
  • Henry W. Starker, Patriot, Indiana. New Law, additional, rate $10.00.
  • John Love, Florence, Indiana. Old law, increase, $17.00.
  • Jeremiah Plew, Markland, Indiana. Old law, reissue, rate $17.00. Back pay, $390.00.
  • Alethia Hickman, Patriot, Indiana. New law, rate $8.00 and $2.00 for child.
  • Harriet V. Richmond, widow of Eli S. Richmond, East Enterprise, Indiana. Old law, rate $12.00.
  • John Brown, Ghent, Kentucky. Old law, restoration and reissue, rate $12.00.
  • John A. Keith, Florence, Indiana. Old law, rate $17.00

Switzerland County Pensions – 1895

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 28 Mar 1895 – Page 4, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency:

  • Thomas Tait, Sugan, Indiana. Original, new law. Rate $6.00.
  • Wm. A. Richards, deceased, Carrollton, Kentucky. New law. Rate $12.00.
  • Silas Ward, Sugar Branch, Indiana. Old law, reissue. Rate $30.00.
  • John J. Walker, Sanders, Kentucky. Increase; Mexican War. $12.00.
  • Abijah Myers, Preston, Kentucky. Original, old law. Rate $12.00; back pay $600.00.
  • James Polley, Jay, Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law. Rate $16.00.
  • Lafayette Turner, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue, old law. Rates: $6.00 from March 19, 1883 and $8.00 from October 4, 1893. Back pay about $300.
  • George W. Land, Aaron, Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law. Rate $24.00.
  • John P. White, Florence, Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law. Rates: $14.00 from Nov. 12, 1891; $16.00 from Dec. 16, 1891 and $17.00 from Nov. 22, 1893.
  • Thomas H. McKay, Brooksburg, Ind. Increase, old law. Rate $12.00.
  • George Adams, deceased, Vevay, Indiana. Increase, old law. Rate $17.00.
  • John Conrad, Florence, Indiana. Increase, old law. Rate $12.00.
  • Sylvester R. Heath, Sugar Branch, Indiana. Pay for rations $22.75.
  • Grandison Tollion, Sparta, Kentucky. New law, original. Rate $6.00. Back pay $330.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Nov 1895 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions through his agency:

  • Mary McDaniel, widow of Aaron McDaniel, Vevay. Reissue $56.
  • Augustus Hall, Ghent, Kentucky. Increase, old law, rate $14.
  • Robert E. Hall, Center Square, Indiana, old law, increase, rate $25.
  • Charles Allen, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law, rate $17. Back pay $322.
  • Wm. S. Brent, Hammels, Kentucky. Original, old law, rate $12.
  • John G. Long, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue, old law, rate $17. Back pay $602.
  • George Rice, Carson, Carroll County, Kentucky, additional, new law, rate $10.
  • Daniel Grebe, Bee Camp, Indiana, reissue, old law, rate $12.
  • Richard Swift, Sparta, Kentucky, new law, original, rate $8, back pay over $316.
  • George Adams, deceased, Vevay, Indiana, reissue, old law, rate $17.
  • Louiza Adams, Vevay, Indiana, old law, rate $12.
  • Robt. Thompson, North Landing, Indiana, new law, reissue, rate $6.
  • Jane Curling, Ghent, Kentucky, original, new law, rate $8.
  • Warren Roberts, Madison, Indiana, increase, old law, rate $30.
  • John L. Shadday, Bennington, Indiana, reissue and increase, old law, rates $12 from Sept. 24, 1890, $14 from Sept. 28, 1892, $17 from Apr. 11, 1894.
  • Melissa, widow of Hiram Buchanan, Craig, Indiana, supplemental for helpless child, rate $2, back pay $120.
  • Margaret E. McCarter, New Eagle Mills, Kentucky, original, new law, rate $8.
  • David McCarter, Berkshire, Kentucky, original, new law, rate $12.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1894

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana for 1894 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 4 Jan 1894 – Page 4, Column 5

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency since last report:

  • Alexander Thompson, Hicks P. O., Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law, rate–$14 from June, 1887; $15 from May, 1890 and $17 from May, 1892. Backpay $279.20.
  • William H. Lampson, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue, old law, rate–$3 from Dec. 23, 1889.
  • Jane Short, deceased, widow of Newton Short, Vevay, Mexican War, rate–$8.
  • Mathew Bodle, Sugar Branch, Ind. Reissue and increase, old law, rate–$12.00.

Vevay Reveille – 15 Feb 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency in the last report:

  • Elizabeth Huston, widow of Thomas Huston (Co. D., 52nd), Bedford, Kentucky. New late Rate $8.00 and $4.00 for two children.
  • Olive Goddard, widow of Edward P. Goddard, Quercus Grove, Indiana. Original old law rate $15.00.
  • Thomas S. Chowning, Milton, Kentucky, Mexican War. Increased rate $12.00.
  • Benjamin Cole, Mt. Sterling, Indiana. Reissue old law rates. $10.00 from Jan. 3, 1891 and $12.00 from Dec. 4, 1891 and $16.00 Jan. 4, 1893. Back pay $168.00.
  • Also a horse claim for Albert Ricketts, Vevay, Indiana, amount $150.00.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Mar 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency since last report:

  • John M. W. Riley, Moorefield, Original, new law, back pay $336.00, rate $8.00.
  • Anna Dora, Widow of Thomas A. Eads, Doe Run, Indiana, Old law, rate, $12.00.
  • James Sanders, Warsaw, Kentucky, old law, original, rates, $4.00 from Mar. 12, 1888; $8.00 from Mar. 4, 1891, and from Aug. 30, 1893, $12.00.
  • Eli S. Richmond, East Enterprise, Indiana, reissue and increase, old law, rates: $18.00 from May 18, 1892, and $24 from Oct. 5, 1892.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Aug 1894 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following Pensions granted through his agency:

  • Warren Roberts, Madison. Old law. Increased from $8 to $17.
  • Geo. W. Land, Aaron, Indiana. Reissue, old law. Rate $17.
  • John L. Shadday, Bennington, Indiana. Increase, old law. $12.
  • Robert A. Stephens, Craig, Indiana. Original, old law. Rate $12; back pay about $432.
  • John Cushard, Warsaw, Kentucky. New law. $12.
  • Charlotte E. Works, widow of Addison M. Works, Grand Rapids, Michigan. New law. Rate for self $8, for Fred., $2.
  • David Kemper, Warsaw, Kentucky. Renewal and increase, old law. $12.
  • Serena Franklin, Ghent, Kentucky, widow. New law. $8.
  • William Whitton, Pleasant, Indiana.—Reissue and increase, old law. Rates $8 from Oct. 4, 1890, and $16 from August 4, 1891; arrears $200.
  • Mary Tevis Cotton, Moorefield.—Original, mother, new law. $12.
  • John W. Adams, Moorefield. Restoration, reissue and increase. Rates $10 from March 28, 1890 and $12 from Sept. 24, 1890.
  • William Owens, Ghent, Kentucky. New law, original. $8.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Oct 1894 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following Pension granted through his agency:

  • Borton W. Rodgers, Manville, Indiana. Renewal; old law, rate $8.
  • John R. McKay, Craig, Indiana. Reissue and increase; old law rate $17.
  • Charles Banks, Brooksburg, Indiana. Reissue and increase, old law, rate $8.
  • Virginius Webber, Sugar Creek, Kentucky. Increase; old law, rate $12.
  • Elias Land, Florence, Indiana. Reissue and increase; old law, rate $14.
  • Robert G. Montgomery, Lamb, Indiana. Increase; old law; rate $4.
  • Elijah Curling, Ghent, Kentucky. Renewal; reissue and increase, old law, rates $12 from May 9, 1892, and $17 from Jan. 24, 1894.
  • Jesse Quail, Brooksburg, Indiana. Reissue; old law, rates $6 from July 20, 1883, and $8 from Jan. 8, 1890, and $10 from Dec. 3, 1890, and $12 from April 29, 1891, and $17 from Jan. 3, 1894. Back pay about $335.
  • James Boyd, Vevay, Indiana. Reissue; old law, rate $17.
  • James S. Girard, Madison, Indiana. Reissue; old law, rate $17.
  • Rev. Henry C. Pelsor, North Madison, Indiana. Increase, old law, rate $10 from Oct. 19, 1892.
  • Anthony Tielo (Andrew Taylor), Florence, Indiana. Reissue; old law, rate $14 from Feb. 1, 1890. Back pay $366.
  • Peter H. Voris, Campbellsburg, Kentucky. Original; old law, rate $6. Back pay $144.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1893

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 26 Jan 1893 – Page 4, Column 6

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted last week through his agency:

  • John Grant, Sparta, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • John W. Adams, Moorefield, additional, new law, rate $12.
  • John Walters, Craig, additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Col. Robt. Klein, Florence, increase, old law, rate $50.
  • Robert C. Burnham, Lamb, additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Jacob M. Wakefield, Lamb, original, old law, rate $8.
  • Elizabeth Banta, Madison, original, old law, rate $12.
  • Nathan B. Wakefield, Vevay, original, old law, rate $8.
  • Wayne A. Wakefield, Craig, original, old law, rate $14.John F. Wakefield, Vevay, original, old law, rate $12.

Vevay Reveille – 23 Feb 1893 – Page 4, Column 1

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Mary, widow of Aaron McDaniel, Vevay, original, new law, rate $8.
  • Osborne Edmonds, Sparta, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • John Smith, Patriot, reissue, old law, rate $8.
  • Geo. W. Potter, East Enterprise, additional, new law, rate $8.
  • Jacob Keafer, minor (Thomas J. Gibbs, Sugar Branch, guardian), $8 and $2.
  • Eunice C. Scudder, widow of George Scudder, deceased, East Enterprise, Mexican war, $8.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Angeline, widow of John Brown, Sparta, Ky.—new law, original—rate $8.
  • John J. Douglass, Quercus Grove—old law, increase—rate $8.
  • John Neal, Bennington—old law, back pay over $800—rate $25.
  • Mary Ann Diermiller, deceased, Vevay—new law, original—rate $8.
  • Lewis P. Bradford, Sugar Branch—old law, renewal—rate $16.
  • Barton W. Rodgers, Manville, Ind.—new law, additional—rate $8.

Vevay Reveille – 27 Apr 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Fred T. Hall (heirs), Carrollton, Ky., original, old law; arrears about $1,089.00; monthly rate $10.
  • William H. Stevens, Florence, reissue, old law, rate $14.
  • Butler Hall, Carrollton, Ky., arrears $768.00 and rate $4.
  • Peter Richmond, Blue, Ind., increase, old law, rate $14.
  • Millie B. Anderson, Turner’s Station, Ky., arrears $768.00, rate $4.
  • William Hulley, Moorefield, Ind., original (father’s claim), rate $12.
  • V. M. Pryor, Turner’s Station, Ky., arrears $310.00, rate $4.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Jun 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Wm. Fulton, Quercus Grove—reissue, old law; rate $4 from 1865; $6 from 1886; $10 from 1889; $14 from 1890; total nearly $1824.00.
  • Hellen Pulliam, Georgtown, Ky.—Mexican war, original, rate $8.
  • Nancy Ann, widow of Robert Miller, Markland—original, old law, rate $12.
  • Henry E. Rogers, Canaan, Ind.—reissue and increase, old law; rates, $17 from Aug. 11, 1890; $24 from Dec. 14, 1892.
  • David Dyer, Vevay, Ind.—reissue and increase, old law, rate $14.
  • Thomas J. Lakemon, East Enterprise—increase, on appeal, old law; rates, $14 from Jan. 21, 1891, and $17 from Jan. 27, 1893.

Vevay Reveille – 12 Oct 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency since last report:

  • Robert G. Montgomery, Long Run, original, old law, rate $12.00.
  • Andrew J. Harlow, Sanders, Ky., increase, Mex. War, rate $12.00.
  • Henry Mead, North’s Landing, Ind., reissue, old law, rate $10.00.
  • John A. Doan, Ball’s Landing, Ky., original, old law, rate $2.00 from Jan. 6, 1865 and $6.00 from Apr. 6, 1892. Total $762.00.

Vevay Reveille – 26 Oct 1893 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency since last week:

  • Aaron L. Taylor, Patriot, Ind., reissue, old law, ratings–$2.00 from Aug. 18, 1864; $4.00 from Aug. 25, 1886; $8.00 from Feb. 22, 1888; and $12.00 from Nov. 6, 1889.
  • Edwin Mead, deceased, reissue, old law, rated at $1600.
  • Hannah B. Mead, Vevay, original, old law, rate $14.00.
  • Benj. Miles, Sugar Branch, Ind., reissue, old law, rates–$17.00 from May 17, 1890 and $30 from May 24, 1890, total back pay $325.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1892

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 11 Feb 1892 – Page 4, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency since last report:

  • Martin Higgins, Moorefield—reissue, old law, rate $10.
  • Thomas W. Edrington, Patriot—reissue, old law, rates: $10 from June 1889, $12 from March 1890 and $16 from August 1890.
  • Dr. John W. VanOsdol, Allensville—original, new law, rate $12.
  • Ferdinand Carver, Florence—original, new law, rated at $12.
  • William J. Baird, Vevay—original, new law, rated at $12.
  • John R. Cotton, Memphis, Tenn.—original, new law, rate $12.
  • Thomas Cooper, Center Square—original, new law, rate $12.
  • William A. Chitteden, Stockton, Ohio, (formerly of Patriot)—original, new law, rate $12.

Vevay Reveille – 25 Feb 1892 – Page 5, Column 1

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Wm. S. Bent, Hammels, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • Joseph M. Smith, Green, Kansas, original, new law, rate $12.
  • Cornelius Miller, Markland, original, new law, rate $12.
  • Samuel H. Stewart, Canaan, original, new law, $12.
  • Alfred Slater, Hammels, Ky., original, new law, $12.
  • James McKay, Lamb, original, old law, rate $8.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Apr 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted last week through his agency:

  • Arthur Abbott (regular army), Patriot, Ind., old law, original, rated $4.00.
  • Paul LeSuer, Vevay, Ind., new law additional, rated $12.00.
  • Mary A. Ridgeway, Vevay, Ind., old law, reissue, rated $12.00.
  • Jesse Quail, Brooksburg, Ind., old law, increase, rated $8.00.
  • George Burroughes, Mt. Sterling, Ind., new law, additional, rated $12.00.
  • John McKim, Carrollton, Ky., new law, supplemental, rated $12.00.
  • James Donley, Warsaw, Ky., old law, increase, rated $14.00.
  • Asa A. Stone, Jonesville, Ky., new law, original, rated $8.00.
  • Isaac S. Harvey, Wide Awake, Ky., new law, original, rated $12.00.
  • John O. Martin, Aaron, Ind., old law, increase, rated $17.00

Vevay Reveille – 28 Apr 1892 – Page 5, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted last week through his agency:

  • David Gunnion, McGregor, Ind., old law, increased to $17.
  • Herman H. Myers, Farmer’s Retreat, Ind., new law, original, rate $12.
  • Wm. Whittaker, Ethridge, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • George W. Adams, Wide Awake, Ky., old law, increase to $12.
  • John R. Stone, Elliston, Ky., original, new law, rate $8.
  • Wm. H. Maxwell, Warsaw, Ky., additional, old law, $12.
  • Jacob Carver, Warsaw, Ky., increase, old law, rate $72.
  • Geo. Allen, Warsaw, Ky., bounty and back pay, &c., $346.

Vevay Reveille – 19 May 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • John M. Sedam, East Enterprise, new law, additional, rate $12.
  • Elias Gurley, Ghent, Ky., new law, additional, rate $12.
  • Merit H. Banta, Mt. Sterling, old law, increase, rate $14.
  • James Detraz, Craig, new law, original, rate $12.
  • Peter J. Lostutter, Florence, new law, additional, rate $12.
  • John R. McKay, Craig, old law, reissue $16.

Vevay Reveille – 9 Jun 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

Dr. Van Pelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Charles Larimore, Brooksburg, old law, increase, rate $12.
  • Calvin J. Bear, Moorefield, new law, addition, rate $12.
  • Samuel Scott, Florence, new law, additional, rate $12.
  • John Dotson, Harrison, Ind., new law, original, rate $12.
  • David Bales, Ball’s Landing, Ky., new law, additional, rate $12.
  • Oliver P. Krutz, Warsaw, Ky., new law, additional, rate $12.
  • Columbus Sisson, Sunbright, Tenn., new law, additional, rate $12.
  • Frederick Detraz, Craig, new law, original, rate $12.

Vevay Reveille – 7 Jul 1892 – Page 4, Column 5

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Wm. H. Leep, Wide Awake, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • Joseph N. Gaus, Canaan, Ind., original, new law, rate $12.
  • Isaac Lewis, Pleasant, Ind., additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Sylvester R. Heath, Sugar Branch, increase, old law, rate $12.
  • Richard Crawford, Squiresville, Ky., additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Abner Stephenson, Patriot, Ind., rerating, re-issue and increase, old law; ratings, $6 from 1864, $10 from 1883, $12 from 1887, and $14 from 1890.

Vevay Reveille – 8 Sep 1892 – Page 4, Column 3

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Mrs. Rebecca Higgins, mother of John W., Brooksburg, Ind., new law, rate $12.
  • Jas. A. Brindley, Sugar Branch, additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Wm. C. Williams, Newtown, Ky., original, new law, rate $6.
  • Robert Sedam, Allensville, Ind., additional, new law, rate $12.

Vevay Reveille – 27 Oct 1892 – Page 6, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Francis W. V. Cole, Bennington, reissue, old law, $12.
  • Michael Conkle, Vevay, original, old law, $12.
  • Gibson Jackson, Warsaw, Ky., original, old law, $12.
  • Walter Bonds, New Liberty, Ky., additional, new law, $12.

Vevay Reveille – 24 Nov 1892 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency this week:

  • Nancy A. Horton, Bennington, Ind., original, $12.
  • George Findley, Vevay, old law, increase, rate $10.
  • George Miller, Glencoe, Ky., new law, rate $12.
  • Wm. Tait, Vevay, additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Geo. H. Graves, Aaron, Ind., additional, new law, rate $12.
  • John Tait, Sugar Branch, Ind., original, new law, rate $12.
  • Rude D. Gordon, Craig, Ind., additional, new law, rate $12.
  • Ballard Foley, Sugar Creek, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.

Vevay Reveille – 22 Dec 1892 – Page 5, Column 2

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted through his agency last week:

  • Sarah A., widow of Jonathan Miles, Aaron, original, rate $8.
  • Sanford G. Given, Aurora, original, new law, rate $12.
  • Robert S. Waters, Patriot, reissue, old law, rate $8.
  • Dennis C. Valentine, Bennington, increase, old law, rate $14.
  • Margaret Dumont, Vevay, new law, rate $8.
  • John F. McCreary, Markland, new law, rate $12.
  • Charles Wood, Ghent, Ky., old law, rate $14.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1891

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana for 1891 appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 17 Sep 1891 – Page 4, Column 4

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted this week through his agency:

  • Joseph Belch, Vevay, under new law, $12—original.
  • Ashael Carpenter, Center Square, increased to $10—old law.
  • John Jester, Moorefield, original, new law, $12.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Nov 1891 – Page 4, Column 5

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted last week through his agency:

  • Mrs. Mary E. Sedam, widow of Levi Sedam, Quercus Grove, new law, $8 for self and $2 for child.
  • John J. Piles, Turner’s Station, Ky., new law, original, rate $12.
  • Reason K. McManama, Patriot, new law, original rate $12.
  • Stephen Jones, Quercus Grove, increase, old law, rate $12.
  • Aime M. Golay, Vevay, new law, original rate $12.
  • Elias Shannon, Lockport, Ky., new law, original, $12.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Dec 1891 – Page 5, Column 1

Dr. VanPelt reports the following pensions granted last week through his agency:

  • John R. Bair, Vevay, original, new law, rate $8.
  • Alfred Jones, Warsaw, Ky., original, new law, rate $12.
  • Charles M. Newkirk, Bennington, old law, increased to $24.
  • Addison Works, Vevay, original, new law, rate $12.
  • Stephen H. Nye, Wide Awake, Ky., original, new law $12.
  • Geo. W. Wiley, Wide Awake, Ky., original law, new law $12.
  • James Downey, Ethridge, Ky., old law, increased to $12.

Switzerland County Pensions – 1890

Military pensions granted in Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 1 May 1890 – Page 1, Column 5

Pensions
Through the agency of J. R. Cole:

John L. Gullion, of Markland, has been allowed original pension. Rate–$8 per month from August 17, 1887; back pay, $248.

John O. Smith, Jay; original. Rate–$12 per month from Jun e10, 1889; back pay, $108.

Theofiel W. Stewart, Kokomo; original. Rate–$6 per month from Dec. 30, 1887; back pay, $162.

John Morris, Mt. Sterling; original. Rate–$2 from April 23, 1884, and $4 per month from August 28, 1889; back pay, $156.

Charles W. Newkirk, Bennington; increase. Rate–$17 per month from Feb. 5, 1890.

Charles P. Noble, Vevay; increase. Rate–$14 per month from Feb. 19, 1890.

George B. Anderson, Vevay; increase. Rate–$10 per month from Feb. 12, 1890.

Vevay Reveille – 3 Jul 1890 – Page 5, Column 1

Through the agency of Cole & Griffith the following pensions have been allowed:

Nathaniel W. Stetson, Sugar Creek, Gallatin County, Ky., original; rate $4 per month from Dec. 15, 1888.

Eveline Pendry, now Moody, Quercus Grove, Ind., formerly widow of John W. Pendry, original; rate $8 per month from Feb. 20th, 1865. Pension to end of March 15, 1866, date of remarriage.

Phobe E. McClanahan, widow of Joseph McClanahan, Markland, Ind., original; rate $12 per month from March 11th, 1890.

John Lauderbaugh, Brooksburg, Ind., original; rate $15 per month from July 24, 1888.

Joseph W. Harper, Long Run, Ind., original; rate $8 per month from March 3d, 1888, and $12 per month from April 9, 1890.

Cauticus Choot, Moorefield, Ind., original; rate $6 per month from August 5, 1887.

James W. Anderson, Wide-awake, Carroll County, original; rate $8 per month from May 21st, 1889.

Montgomery P. Baird, Lamb, Ind., increased from $6 to $8 from August 16, 1889.

James R. Cole, Vevay, Ind., increased from $10 to $14 per month from March 26, 1890.

Ben. N. Davis, Jersey, Ind., increased from $4 to $8 per month from April 9, 1890.

James P. Oakley, Manilla, Rush County, Ind., increased from $8 to $12 per month from April 9, 1890.

Vincent Brown, Vevay, Ind., increased from $6 to $12 from March 5, 1890.

Vevay Reveille – 13 Nov 1890 – Page 4, Column 1

Pensions allowed through the agency of Cole & Griffith:

Joseph S. Lazenby, Vevay; original. Rate–$1 per month, April 1, 1863; $2 per month, April 3, 1884; $4 per month, Nov. 15, 1887; $10 per month, August 27, 1888.

John E. McKay, Vevay, act June 27, 1890; original. Rate–$12 per month from July 9, 1890.

Harvey Wycoff, Bennington. Rate–$6 per month from April 19, 1889.

James O. Bersot, guardian minor children of Reuben Hawkins, Ghent, Ky. Rate–$12 per month from Nov. 2, 1889, and $2 additional for each child.

Medney E. Tardy, Vevay; increase. Rate–$10 per month from June 11, 1890.

Robert F. Stewart, Moorefield; increase. Rate–$10 per month from June 4, 1890.

William J. Cole, Vevay; increase. Rate–$16 per month from May 21, 1890.

Andrew J. Leap, Vevay; increase. Rate–$8 per month from June 4, 1890.