Scott County Arkansas
Civil War Pension Applications
John W. McClain
Contributed by Carrie Moos
Email: moos@worldnet.att.net

USGENWEB NOTICE: 
In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the
Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long 
as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic
pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for 
presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed 
or copied for personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to
use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain
the written consent of the file contributor.
=====================================================================
CERTIFICATE #468166
PERLINA McCLAIN, WIDOW

WIDOW'S DECLARATION FOR DEPENDENT PENSION
State of Arkansas, County of Scott SS:
	On this first day of July, 1890 personally appeared before me 
a Clerk Circuit Court the same being  a Court of Record in and for 
the County and State aforesaid, Perlina McLain, resident of Cedar 
Creek, in the County of Scott, and State of Arkansas, aged 57 years, 
who being duly sworn, makes the following declaration, in order to 
obtain Pension under act of Congress granting Pension to dependent 
widows.
	That she is the widow of John McLain, who was a private in 
company E, commanded by Robert W. Wishard in the third Regiment of 
Arkansas Cavalry in the war of 1861; that her maiden name was Perlina 
Cook and that she was married to said John McLain on or about the 7 
day of June 1877 at Cedar Creek, the County of Scott, and State of 
Arkansas, by James G. Sanders, J.P.
	She further declares that said John McLain, her husband, died 
on or about the 9 day of August 1881, at Parks in the State of Arkansas.
	The following are the names, dates of birth, and places of 
residence of all the children of her deceased husband who were under 
sixteen years of age at the time of his death:
Wm. McLain, born on the 30 day of Nov. 1872 [illegible, crease in paper]
James McLain, born on the 20 day of Nov. 1874, living at Cedar Creek, 
Scott Co., Ark.
Andrew McLain, born on the 9 day of Jany. 1876, living at Cedar Creek, 
Scott Co., Ark.
	She further declares that she has remained a widow ever since 
the death of her said husband; and she hereby appoints Joseph H. Hunter 
of Washington, D.C., her lawful attorney, with full power of substitution 
and revocation, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this her 
application for pension.
	Her Post Office Address is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark.
            Perlina (her X mark) McLain
H.N. Smith
M.M. Beavers
===================================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Arkansas, County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Claim for Pension of Perlina McLain for Andrew J. 
McLain minor heir of John McLain deceased.
	On this 19 day of Nov.  A.D. 1891, personally appeared before me, 
a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized 
to administer oaths, Jonathan C. Herrin, age 45 years, a resident of 
Cedar Creek in the County of Scott and State of Arkansas well known to 
me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, 
declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	That the above named Andrew J. McLane was born in Scott County, 
Sate of Arkansas January the 9th 1875 and that he make[s] this statement 
from personal knowledge and from record of births in family record.
	His Post Office address is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark. He further 
declares that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned in 
its prosecution.
             Jonathan C. Herrin
=======================================================================
Claim #440901 of Perlina McClain, Widow of John McClain
Late of Co. E, 3rd Regt. Ark. Vols.

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C., April 19, 1895
	Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Record and Pension 
Office, War Department, requesting a full military and medical 
history and personal description of the soldier.
	Please examine all records likely to afford any information as 
to diseases, wounds, or injuries incurred by him while in the service.
	No other report on file.
Claim No. 440901 Widow
Name, John McLane, Priv., Co. E, 3 Reg't. Ark. Cav.

Record and Pension Office,
War Department.
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions.
John McClane, Co. E, 3 Reg't. Ark. Cav. was enrolled Dec. 23, 1863, 
and M.O. May 22, 1865.
From enr. 186_ to M.O., 186_ he held the rank of Pvt. and during that 
period the rolls show him present except as follows: Apr. 30, 64 on det. 
Serv. Little Rock; Mar. 23, 64; Oct. 31, 64 absent without leave since 
Sept. 8, 64.

Name John McLane has not been found on rolls of co.

Personal description: age 34 years; height 5 ft. 8 in; complexion 
light; eyes blue; hair dark; from Crawford Co., Ark; occupation 
farmer.

The medical records show him treated as follows: No record found.

By authority of the Secretary of War: F.C. Ainsworth, Colonel, U.S. 
Army, Chief of Office
Washington, D.C., Apr. 20, 1895
=====================================================================
GENERAL  AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain
	On this 28 day of June A.D. 1895, personally appeared before me, 
a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized 
to administer oaths, John L. Worsham, aged 65 years, a resident of 
Cedar Creek in the County of Scott and State of Ark. whose Post-Office 
address is Cedar Creek and Rebecca Worsham, aged 62 years, a resident 
of Cedar Creek in the County of Scott and State of Ark., well known to 
me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, 
declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	That we were personally acquainted with Daniel C. Cook and know 
that the said Daniel C. Cook and Pelina McClain did live together as 
man and wife until his death at Little Rock. We were personally 
acquainted with John Herrin, her second husband and knew of the death 
of his first wife and the marriage of Pelina McClain and John Herrin 
and his death and we were personally acquainted with John McClain, 
Pelina McClains third husband, and we knew of the death of his wife, 
and the marriage of John McClain and Pelina McClain, and also with the 
death of John McClain, her last husband. There was no one of them ever 
divorced one from the other, that Pelina McClain is now the widow of 
the last named husband John McClain who was a soldier in the Co. (E) 
3rd Regt. Ark. Cav. Vols. These statements contained in this affidavit 
are made to James G. Sanders the person preparing the affidavit orally 
from our own knowledge of the facts in the case on this the 28th day 
of June 1895 at Cedar Creek and that in making the same we did not use 
and was not aided by any written or printed statement or recital 
dictated by any other person.
	Their postoffice address is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark. They 
further declare that they have no interest in said case and they are 
not concerned in its prosecution.
               J.L. Worsham
               Rebecca (her X mark) Worsham
R.F. Woodford
J.C. Herrin
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
	Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named 
affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, 
including the words "we were not aided" erased, and the words [blank] 
added and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the
same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, 
nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiants are 
personally known to me and that they are credible persons.
              James G. Sanders
              Justice of the Peace
              Certificate on File
==================================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Pelina McClain
	On this 29 day of May A.D. 1897, personally appeared before me, 
a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized 
to administer oaths, Jonathan C. Herrin, aged 51 years, a resident of 
Cedar Township in the County of Scott and State of Ark. whose Post-Office 
address is Cedar Creek,well known to me to be reputable and entitled to 
credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid 
case as follows:
	I was present during the last sickness of Mary E. McClain and 
was present at her burial. She died on the 8th day of May A.D. 1876. 
This the sworn statement of Jonathan C. Herrin affiant further states 
that he knows Mary E. McClain was the former wife of John W. McClain, 
Dec'd.
	His postoffice address is Cedar Creek, Ark. He further declares 
that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned in its 
prosecution.
               Jonathan C. Herrin
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
	Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above-named 
affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, 
including the words [blank] and the words [blank] added and acquainted 
him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify 
that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that 
he is a credible person.
               J.G. Sanders
               Justice of the Peace
               Certificate on File
================================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain, widow of John W. McClain
	On this 7 day of Dec., A.D. 1897, personally appeared before 
me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly 
authorized to administer oaths, J.G. Sanders, aged 54 years, a 
resident of Cedar Creek in the County of Scott and State of Ark. 
whose Post-Office address is Cedar Creek, Ark. well known to me 
to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, 
declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	I hereby certify that I have this day examined the Family 
Bible shown to me by Mrs. Perlina McClain which was published by 
the New York American Bible Society in the year A.D. 1853 and I 
also find that John Andrew McClain was born on the 9th day of 
January A.D. 1875 and from the appearance of the writing I believe 
entries of ages to have been made about the dates given. I also 
find that John Andrew McClain was the only one of children under 
16 years of age at the time of filing said claim on July 15, 1890.
	I hereby certify to the above statement as being true & correct.
               James G. Sanders, Justice of the Peace
               Certificate on File
=============================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain
	On this 8 day of January  A.D. 1898, personally appeared 
before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, 
duly authorized to administer oaths, James C. McClain, aged 25 years, 
a resident of Cedar Township in the County of Scott and State of 
Arkansas whose Post-Office address is Cedar Creek P.O., Ark. well 
known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being 
duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	I hereby testify that I am the son of John W. McClain. Perlina 
McClain is my step mother. I was born on the 22nd day of Nov. A.D. 
1872 my present Post office address is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark.
                James C. McClain
================================================================
CLAIMANT'S AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain, widow of Jno.  McClain
	On this 11th day of [blank] A.D. 1898, personally appeared 
before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, 
duly authorized to administer oaths, Perlina McClain, aged 66 years, 
a resident of Cedar Township in the County of Scott and State of 
Arkansas whose Post-Office address is Cedar Creek, Ark. well known 
to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly 
sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	I do hereby certify that my husband Jno. W. McClain was 
mustered into the U.S. military service on the 23rd day of Dec. 
1863 and was honorably discharged from the service of the same on 
the 22nd day of May A.D. 1865 as shown by his discharge now in my 
possession and I further certify that I am without other means of 
support other than my daily labor and that my application filed July 
15th 1890 as a declaration for pension was under Act of June 27th 
1890 and I further state that I had never made any application for 
pension prior to that date. This affidavit is written by J.G. Sanders 
as the true statements were made by me to him and the same was read 
to me by him and I do hereby so certify.
               Perlina (her X mark) McClain
Attest:
Samuel Williams
J.G. Sanders
==============================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain
	On this 8 day of January, A.D. 1898, personally appeared 
before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, 
duly authorized to administer oaths, John Andrew McClain, aged 22 
years, a resident of Cedar Township in the County of Scott and 
State of Ark. whose Post-Office address is Cedar Creek, Ark. well 
known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being 
duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	My name is John Andrew McClain. I am the son of John W. 
McClain Dec'd. I was born on the 9th day of January A.D. 1875 as 
shown by the family Bible. Said Bible was published by the American 
Bible Society in the year A.D. 1853. My present post office address 
is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark.
              John Andrew (his X mark) McClain
Witness:
John W. Herrin
John H. Cook
=============================================================
GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ark., County of Scott, SS:
In the matter of Perlina McClain
	On this 9 day of Dec., A.D. 1898, personally appeared before 
me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly 
authorized to administer oaths, Perlina McClain, aged 66 years, a 
resident of Cedar Creek in the County of Scott and State of Ark. 
whose Post-Office address is Cedar Creek, Ark. well known to me to 
be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, 
declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
	That when she filed declaration the family Bible was some 
twenty miles away from her at the home of one of the family relations 
and she thought she remembered the birth of minor child but made the 
mistake in year of birth. It was in this way mistake was made. Said 
minors name as recorded in his parents family Bible is John Andrew 
McClain and he was born on the 9th day of Jan. A.D. 1875 and goes by 
the name of Andrew McClain here at the home of his birth. Said John 
Andrew McClain is now alive and living at Cedar Creek, Ark. This 
statement is written by J.G. Sanders as dictated to him by Perlina 
McClain with the family Bible at hand from which to get correct date 
of birth and full christian name of minor child. Said J.G. Sanders 
herein states that.
               J.G. Sanders
His Post Office address is Cedar Creek, Scott Co., Ark. He further 
declares that he has no interest in said case and is not concerned 
in its prosecution.
               Perlina (her X mark) McClain
Jonathan C. Herrin
J.G. Sanders
=================================================================
STATEMENT OF ATTENDING PHYSICIANS
Give date of commencement of the pensioner's last sickness: April 
13th 1909

Give date of the pensioner's death: May 2nd 1909

During what period did you attend the pensioner: from April 13th 
to May 2nd 1909

State nature of disease from which the pensioner died: Lagrippe 
complicated with asthma and a weak heart, old age was one cause 
of her death, she had been very feeble for several years.

State whether there was necessity for nursing or other attendance: Yes

Give length of time for which such services were necessary: 13 1/2 days

Give name of each person who rendered service as nurse, and who has 
made or will make a charge for such service: Sarah F. Williams is 
the only claiment. No others nursed her.

Give names of any other physician who attended the pensioner in her 
last sickness: No physician was called but Dr. J.S. Newton.

Does your bill include a charge for all medicines furnished the 
pensioner during his last sickness? Yes

State whether you have read the questions in the foregoing application, 
and the claimant's answers thereto, and whether such answers are 
correct according to your best knowledge, information, and belief: Yes

Mention any other facts within your knowledge which, in your opinion, 
would be helpful in adjusting this claim for reimbursement: Now myself, 
Sarah F. Williams and Dr. J.S. Newton, are the only unpaid claiments, 
we having settled the other Bill and attach receipts. Send our Bills 
in separate checks and in each one's own names.

	I certify that the foregoing statement is correct.
               J.S. Newton, M.D.
=================================================================
UNITED STATES PENSION AGENCY,
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
May 15, 1909
Certificate No. 468166
Class: Widow
Pensioner: Perlina McClain
Soldier: John McClain
Service: Pvt., Co. E, 3 Ark. V. Cav.

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who 
was last paid at $12, to 4 Feb. 1909 has been dropped because of 
death on May 2, 1909.
Very respectfully, Wm. Rule, United States Pension Agent.
=================================================================
APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Cedar Creek, Ark., June 4, 1909
The Auditor For the Interior Department,
Washington, D.C.
	Sir: I hereby make application for reimbursement from the 
accrued pension for expenses paid (or obligations incurred) by me 
for the last sickness and burial of Perlina McClain, who was a 
pensioner of the United States by Certificate No. 46816, which is 
transmitted herewith. Pension was last paid to her 17 February 
1909, by the agent at Knoxville, Tenn.
	In support of my claim I submit answers to questions propounded 
below, which answers are full, complete, and truthful to my best 
knowledge, information, and belief.
               Respectfully,
               Sarah F. (her X mark) Williams
Witnesses:
Janie Grigsby
Sylvanie Newton

1. What was the full name of the deceased pensioner? Perlina McClain

2. In what capacity was decedent pensioned? As a widow

3. If decedent was pensioned as an invalid soldier or sailor-Soldiers 
widow
	a. Was he ever married?  Widow
	b. If married, did his wife survive him? Widow
	c. If so, is she still living? Widow
	d. If not living, give her full name and the date of her death. Widow
	e. Was he ever divorced? No divorce
	f. If so, did the divorced wife survive him? No divorce
	g. If so, is she still living? No divorce
	h. If not living, give her full name and the date of her death. No divorce

4. Did decedent leave a child under 16 years of age? No

5. Is any such child still living? [blank]

1. Was the pensioner's life insured at time of death? No

2. If so, give the name of each company in which a policy was 
carried and the amount in which each policy was written. [blank]

3. Who was the beneficiary in each policy? No insurance

4. What was the relation of each beneficiary to the pensioner? No insurance

5. Were the premiums paid by the deceased pensioner? No insurance

6. If not paid by the deceased pensioner, state the amount of premiums 
paid by each person who made payments on that account. [blank]

1. Did the deceased pensioner leave any money, real estate, or personal 
property? None

2. If so, what was the character and full value of all such property? None

3. What was the assessed value of the real estate? None

4. How was the pensioner's property disposed of? Had no property

1. What was your relation to the deceased pensioner? She was my mother

     a. Are you married? No. I am a widow.
     b. Are you responsible for any claim to reimbursement your 
        husband or wife may have? No husband.

2. When did the pensioner's last sickness begin? April 13th 1909.

3. Give the name and post-office address of each physician who 
attended the pensioner during last sickness. Dr. J.S. Newton, 
Cedar Creek, Arkansas. No other physician attended her in her 
last sickness.

4. What was the nature of the pensioner's last sickness? Lagrippe 
complicated with asthma, weak heart, old age.

5. State the names of the persons by whom the pensioner was boarded 
during the period or any portion of the period of last sickness. 
Mrs. Sarah F. Williams.

6. State the name of the persons by whom the pensioner was nursed 
during the period or any portion of the period of last sickness. 
Sarah F. Williams all the time.

7. Where did the pensioner live during last sickness? With Sarah F. 
Williams.

8. Did the pensioner pay rent? No.

9. Where did the pensioner die? At Sarah F. Williams house.

10. When did the pensioner die? May 2nd, 1909.

11. Where was the pensioner buried? In a county grave yard not named, 
in Scott County, Ark.

12. Has there been paid, or will there be paid, to you or to any 
other person, any part of the expenses of the deceased pensioner's 
last sickness or burial by any State, county, or municipal 
corporation? No.

13. If so, what is the amount of such payment, and to whom has it 
been or will it be made? None.

14. State below what expenses were paid or incurred by you during 
the pensioner's last sickness, and for burial. Write the word none 
where no charge is made in case of any item or expense noted.

Names: J.S. Newton, M.D.
Nature of Expenses:
Physician's bills, Professional Services, J.S. Newton, M.D., 
Unpaid, Amount 18.00
Medicine, none
Board, none
Nursing and care by Sarah F. Williams, 13.20
Rent, none
Groceries and other living expenses for use of pensioner, none
Undertaker's bill, none. 
Burial clothes, 4.00
Livery, none. 
Paid by Mrs. Sarah F. Williams
Cemetery charges, none, to W.N. Pearson
Other Expenses and Their Nature.
J.M. Grigsby, lumber for coffin paid by Dr. J.S. Newton to 
J.M. Grigsby, .80
Total: $36.00

15. Is the above a complete list of ALL the expenses of the last 
sickness and burial of the deceased pensioner? Yes

Sarah F. Williams, the applicant for reimbursement, whose post-office 
address is No. [blank] on [blank] Street in the town or city of Cedar 
Creek, County of Scott, State of Arkansas, first being duly sworn 
deposes and says that the answers to the foregoing questions and 
declaration made in support of this application are true and correct, 
and that no evidence necessary to a proper adjustment of all claims 
against the pension accrued under Certificate No. 468166 is 
suppressed or withheld.
                Sarah F. (her X mark) Williams
Attest:
J.S. Newton
M.A. Plummer
	Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4 day of June 1909 at 
Cedar Creek, Ark. and I certify that the affiant is reputable and 
entitled to credit; and knew the contents of the above before swearing.
                J.C. Stinson, Justice of the Peace

State of Arkansas, County of Scott, SS:
	We, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that we were acquainted 
with the deceased Perlina McLain, the pensioner named in the foregoing 
application, and that we know the claimant herein; that we have read 
all the answers and declarations in said application and believe the 
facts therein set forth to be true, and that we have no interest, 
direct or indirect, in this claim.
               M.O. Harkey
               F.G. Forrest
               B.F. Taylor
P.O. add. of all the above witnesses Cedar Creek, Ark.
	Subscribed and sworn to before me this fourth day of June 1909, 
at Cedar Creek and I certify that the affiants are reputable and 
entitled to credit, and that they knew the contents of the above
before swearing.
               John C. Stinson,
               Justis of the Peace
               Cedar Creek, Ark.
================================================================