George W. Haworth's family was in Vermilion County, Illinois for the 1850 census and he enlisted from Honey Creek/Coatsburg, Adams County, Illinois. After the war he went to Warren County, Iowa and lived there until his death in 1908. He and his family were Quakers.
Army of the United States. Certificate of Disability for Discharge.
George W. Haworth, a Private of Captain H.P.W. Cramer's Company
(A), of the Fiftieth Regiment of Illinois Inf., was enlisted by
Edgar Picket, of the (blank) Regiment of (blank) at Marcelline,
Ill., on the 20th day of August 1861, to serve 3 years; he was
born in (blank) in the State of Ohio, is eighteen years of age,
five feet five inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, dark
hair, and by occupation when enlisted a Farmer. During the last
two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days.
I certify, that I have carefully examined the said George
W. Haworth, of Captain Cramer's Company, and find him incapable
of performing the duties of a soldier because of Gunshot wound
received at the battle of Corinth on 3 of October. Ball entered
on radial side of right forearm in its middle, causing a compound
fracture of radius and ulna. The fracture is united and the man
will have full use of his arm in the course of four to five months.
(In different handwriting - No case for pension (signed) unreadable))
Gen'l Hospital, New House of Refuge, Saint Louis, Mo., January
10, 1863. Discharged this 21st day of January 1863, at Saint
Louis Mo, Henry Almstedt, Colonel Commanding the Post.
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Claim for Invalid Pension State of Illinois Adams County
ss.
On this twenty seventh day of June 1863, before me, the undersigned
a Judge of the County Court in and for the County and State above
named, personally appeared George W. Haworth a resident of Honey
Creek Twp in the State of Illinois aged 20 years, who being duly
sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical George
W. Haworth who was a private in Company A commanded by Captain
Cramer in the 50th Regiment of Ills Volunteers, commanded by Colonel
M. M. Bane, in the war of 1861 and 1862, for the suppression of
the Rebellion. That he volunteered at Marcelline, in the State
of Illinois on or about the 20th day of August 1861, for the term
of three years and was honorably discharged at St. Louis Mo on
the 21st day of January 1863, as will appear by his certificate
of discharge herewith presented.
That while in said service in the line of his duty at Corinth
Miss. In the State of Mississippi on the third day of October
1862 he received the following would to wit --: A gun shot - through
the right-arm causing a compound fracture of the radius and ulna
causing stiffness of the arm and fingers and he claims one half
disability and a pension for the (cannot read).
He makes this declaration for the purpose of being place
on the Invalid Pension Roll of the United States by reason of
the disability above stated; and hereby constitutes and appoints
C____ Meely of Quincy Ills, his attorney to prosecute this claim
and procure as Pension Certificate. (signed) George W. Haworth
Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day
and year first above named, and on the same day personally appeared
Thomas C. White and James Haworth residents of Adams Co. Ills,
and made oath that they are personally acquainted with George
W. Haworth who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration
in their presence, and that they have every reason to believe
from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with
him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to
be, that they reside as above stated, and are disinterested in
this claim for a Pension.
Applicant has (cannot read) and has resided in Honey Creek
Township since discharge. (signed) Thomas C. White (signed) James
Haworth
Sworn to and subscribed before me; and I certify that I am
not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution; that
I believe the affiants to be credible witnesses, and the claimant
is the person he represents himself to be. (signed) Ebenezer B.
Barker, Judge of the County Court
Post Office address Coatsbury, Illinois
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Officer's Certificate to Disability of Soldier
State of Mifs, County of Tishomingo ss.
I, Henry P.W. Cramer do hereby certify that I am Captain of Company
A, of the 50th Regiment of Illinois Infty Volunteers, and am acquainted
with George W. Haworth, who was a member of my Company, and as
I am informed is an applicant for an Invalid Pension. That the
said George W. Haworth was mustered into service on or about the
12th day of September, A.D. 1861, and discharged for disability
about the 21st day of January 1863, having become disabled from
doing duty as a soldier from on or about the 3rd day of October
A.D. 1862, while in the service of the United States, and in the
line of his duty as a soldier, in the manner and at the place
as follows had the cords of his arm cut between the wrist and
elbow by A gunshot, while in an engagement with the enemy at Corinth
Mifs on the 3rd Day of October 1862.
That the said soldier was in good health at the time he entered
the service, and the disability above referred to affected him
while in the service, and at his discharge, as follows: rendering
him unfit for Duty as A Soldier. Corinth Mifs Aug 28th 1863 (signed)
Henry P.W. Cramer Capt, Comdg. Co. A, 50th Regt, Ill, Infty
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Adjutant General's Office Washington D.C. Nov. 22d, 1866
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office
of application for Pension No. 97,596, and to return it herewith,
with such information as is furnished by the files of this Office.
It appears from the Rolls on file in this Office, that Geo.
W. Haworth was enrolled on the 24 day of Feby., 1864, at Quincy,
Ills. In Co. "A", 50 Regiment of Ills. Volunteers, to
serve 3 years, or during the war, and mustered into service as
a Pvt. & Vet. Vol. From the 24 day of Feby. 1864, at Quincy
Ills, in Co. "A", 50 Regiment of Ills. Volunteers, to
serve 3 years, or during the war. On the Muster Roll of Co. "A"
of that Regiment, for the months of Sept. and Oct. 1864, he is
reported "In Hospt. Wounded Oct. 5/64." "Mustered
Out with Co. - July 13/65 at Louisville, Ky." (This man
was first enlisted in this Co. Aug. 20/61. - Was wounded Oct.
3/62. Dischgd. At St. Louis Jany. 1/63) - after which he reenlisted
as above stated.
I am Sirs very respectfully Your obedient servant, (signed)
(cannot read first name) Breck, Assistant Adjutant General.
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Iowa Invalid No. 97,596 Geo W. Haworth Co. A 50 Ills Vols
Additional Evidence
W Helmeck atty present State of Illinois County of Adams
ss.
I John S. Worman being first duly sworn according to law
say that I was Captain of Co. A. of the 50th Illinois Inftry in
command thereof on the 5th day of Oct. 1864. And while George
W. Haworth who was a private at said time in said Co. was on duty
in the Battle Alatoona Ga. On said 5th day of Oct 1864 he the
said George W. Haworth was wounded by a gunshot from the enemy
which struck and entered his left cheek close to and a little
above the corner of his mouth and came out on the other side right
under his right ear.
And I further certify that said wound received as aforesaid
rendered said Haworth unfit for military duty and he was therefore
sent to the Regimental Hospital then to Chatanooga Hospital &
to Nashville Hospital - then to Evansville Hospital Ind. &
finally to Quincy Illinois & discharged on the (date not clear)
day of July 1865.
And that said Haworth is & was a man of good habits.
And I further state that all of the above facts 7 Statements
are made from the Company Record. And that I have no interest
whatever in this claim or in its prosecution. (signed) J. S.
Worman
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 4th day of January
1867. And I hereby certify that said J. S. Worman is a respectable
and entitled full credit and lives in this county and that I have
no interest whatever in this claim or in its prosecution. (sign)
Wm Lang_(not clear)__ a judge of the State of Illinois.
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State of Iowa Polk County ss.
On this 2nd day of Sept 1875 before me J. H. McClelland,
Clerk of the Circuit Court in & for the county of the aforesaid
personally came George W. Hawoth aged 32 year, a resident of Hartford,
Warren County, Iowa who being duly sworn according to law claims
that he is a pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at
the Des Moines Iowa Pension Agency at the rate of Four dollars
per month, -- then on file at 8. (?) per month.
By reason of disability incurred in the military service
of the United States while a Pv in Co H Regt. Illinois Infy vols
War of 1861. That his present physical condition is such that
he believes himself entitled to receive an increased pension of
at least 12 (?) a mo. & that he herewith returns his present
pension Certificate No 79063 dated 23 January 1868.
He further declares that he is disabled in the following
manner - Viz
Gun shot wound entering the left cheek near the mouth and
coming out at the right ear injuring very badly the jaw bones
- infact, destroying them & hindering him from taking &
eating to a great extent. That to talk understandingly he is
obliged to keep cotton in his mouth. That said wound occurred
at Altoona Georgia on the 5 October 1864.
He hereby constitutes & appoints Wm. H. Leus of Des Moines
Iowa his true & lawful attorney to prosecute this claim.
He says his residences is in Warren County Iowa & his P.O.
Hartford. (signed) George W. Haworth
Also personally appeared at the same time & place Thomas
J. Wright Junr, aged 44 years a resident of Warren Co Iowa &
whose P.O. is Palmyra and Nathan M(or H)errit aged 45 years, a
resident of Warren Co Iowa & whose P.O. is Palmyra.
Persons whom I certify to be respectable & entitled to
credit & who being by me duly sworn according to law say that
they were present and saw Geo. W. Haworth the claimant sign his
name to the foregoing declaration & Power of Attorney. And
(can't read) said acquaintances & the appearance of the said
applicant declare that he is the identical person he represents
himself to be & that they have no interest whatsoever in the
prosecution of this claim. (signed) Thomas J. Wright sn (signed)
Nathan (can't read)
subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year first
above written & I certify that I have no interest in this
claim. (signed) J. H. McClelland Clerk of the Circuit Court
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Invalid. Claim for Increase. George W. Haworth, Applicant.
Co. A 50th Reg't, Ills Inft Vols. (stamped) US Pension Office
Feb 26 1890
Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension. The pension
certificate should not be forwarded with the application.
State of Iowa County of Warren ss:
On this 7 day of February, A.D. one thousand eight hundred
and 90 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and
for the county and State aforesaid, George W. Haworth, aged 46
years, a resident of the Township of Richland, county of Warren
and State of Iowa, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares
that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the Desmoines
Iowa Pension Agency at the rate of 14 dollars per month, by reason
of disability from gunshot wound in the left side of face and
right bone arm and rheumatism in said arme incurred in the military
service of the United States while in A private in company A 50th
Ills Inft. That I believe myself to be entitled to an increase
of pension on account of gun shot in fact and arm. I claim increase
on account of my teeth which has gave way within the last year
and I allso claim that I never was rated high enought. That my
post office address is Hartford county of Warren, State of Iowa.
Claimant's signature: (signed) George W. Haworth
Attest: (signed) John U. Slack (signed) J. M. Cain
Also personally appeared John U. Slack, residing at Hartford
and James M. Cain, residing at Harford, persons whom I certify
to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me
duly sworn, say they were present and saw George W. Haworth, the
claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing declaration;
that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of
said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the
identical person he represents himself to be; and that the have
no interest in the prosecution of this claim. (signed) John U.
Slack (signed) J. M. Cain
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of February,
A.D. 1890. (signed) Samuel R. Cain Notary Public
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Des Moines Agency 3-402. Certificate No. 24586, Name, George W.
Haworth
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
January 15, 1898.
Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for
your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this
circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below,
Very respectfully, H. Clay Evans _?_, Commissioner of Pensions.
First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full
name and her maiden name.
Answer. Yes Clara C. Robertson Haworth
Second. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. Dec. the 20 1883 Des Moines by A.H. Shaffer Minister
Third. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. Reserved at Desmoines
Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name
of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer. Yes. Mary E. Rees Haworth Warren Co Iowa Jan the 27
1882
Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their
names and dates of their birth.
Answer. Yes one James R. Haworth Born Dec 18 1886
(signed) George W. Haworth Date of reply July the 4, 1898
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W.O. 902,918 Drop Order and Report, Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions, Finance Division, Washington, D.C., Sep. 11
1908
George W. Haworth, 24,586, Invalid, A 50 Ill. Vol. Inf., U.S.
Pension Agent Des Moines
Sir: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of
the above-described pensioner who died July 31, 1908. (signed)
J. Warner, Commissioner.
Report. Commissioner of Pensions: Sir: The name of the above-described
pensioner, who was last paid at $24 per month to July 4, 1908,
has this day been dropped from the roll of this agency. (signed)
W.V. Willcox, U.S. Pension Agent. Sept 21, 1908
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No. 902918 Act of April 19, 1908. Widow's Pension. 665,901 DesM.
Claimant, Clara C. Haworth P.O. Carlisle, County, Warren; State,
Iowa
Soldier, George W. Haworth, Rank, Private; Co. A, Regiment, 50th
Illinois Vol. Inft.
Rate $12 per month, commencing August 21, 1908
Approvals. Submitted or Adm. Oct 29, 1908, (signed) F. Tyers,
Examiner, Approved for Admission under act April 19, 1908. Nov.
12, 1908, (signed) H.M. Vandervort, Reviewer. Nov 12, 1908, (signed)
F. P. White, Reviewer.
The soldier was pensioned at $24 per month for under the
general law. Enlisted, August 20, 1861, honorably disch'd, January
1, 1863, Reenlisted, February 24, 1864, honorably disch'd, July
13, 1865 Died, July 31, 1908, Declaration filed, August 21, 1908.
Soldier's application filed August 31, 1863, Clt's app'n
under other laws, none, Former marriage of soldier shown Nov.
16, 1865, death of former wife January 27, 1882, Clt's marriage
to soldier, December 20, 1883, Cl't not remarried. (signed) T.
Hull, M.C.
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George W. Haworth Cert.No.245586. Declaration for Widow's Pension.
State of Iowa County of Polk ss:
On this 18 day of July, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and
1908, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and
for the county and State aforesaid, Clara C. Haworth, aged 58
years, a resident of Carlisle Iowa, county of Warren, State Iowa
of, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following
declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of
the Act of Congress Approved April 19, 1908.
That she is the widow of George W. Haworth, who was Enrolled
under the name of George W. Haworth, at Springfield Illinois,
on the 19 day of January, 1863, as a private in co.A 50 Ill. Vol.
Infantry, and honorably discharged 21st of January 1863, having
served ninety days or more during the late civil war.
That he also served Co.A 50th Ill. Inf. Regiment was enrolled
on the 24th day of Feb. 1864 Discharged 13th day of July 1865
at Louisville Kentucky
That he was not in the military of naval service of the United
States otherwise than as stated above.
That she was married under the name of Clara C. Robertson
to said solider at East Des Moines Iowa, on the 20' day of December,
1883, by A. H. Shafer; that there was no legal barrier to the
marriage; that she had not been previously married; that the soldier
had been previously married, to Mary E. Reese 16 day of November
1865. Mary E. Haworth who died January the 27 1882 and that neither
she nor said soldier married otherwise than as stated above.
That the said soldier died July 31st, 1908, at Carlisle Iowa;
that she was not divorced from, and that she has not remarried
since his death. Not
That the said soldier left the following-named children who
are now living and under sixteen years of age, to wit: (blank)
That she has not heretofore applied for pension.
That her post-office address is Carlisle Iowa, county of
Warren, State of Iowa
Attest: (1) (signed) Robert Haworth (2) (signed) William Howell
Claimant's signature in full. (signed) Clara C. Haworth
Also personally appeared Robert Haworth, residing in Carlisle,
Iowa, and William Howell, residing in Des Moines, Iowa, persons
whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who,
being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Clara C.
Haworth, the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark to the
foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe,
from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with
her of 21 years and 17 years, respectively, that she is the identical
person she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest
in the prosecution of this claim. Signatures of witnesses. (signed)
Robert Haworth (signed) William Howell
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of August,
A.D. 1908; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above
declaration, etc. were fully made known and explained to the applicant
and witnesses before swearing, including the words "who",
erased, and words (blank), added; and that I have no interest,
direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. (signed)
W. S. Ayrer (?) Notary Public in and for Polk County, Iowa (stamped)
US Pension Office 21 Aug 1908
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State of Iowa - Department of Vital Statistics Certificate of
Death
1. County of Warren
2. Township of Richland
3. City or Town of (blank)
4. Full Name George W. Haworth
5. Sex male
6. Color white
7. Date of Birth May 27, 1843
8. Age 65 years 2 months 3 days
9. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced Married
10. Birthplace Illinois
11. Name of Father Malon Haworth
12. Birthplace of Father (blank)
13. Maiden Name of Mother Rachel Haworth
14. Birthplace of Mother (blank)
15. Occupation Farmer
16. The above stated personal particulars are true to the best
of knowledge and belief
(Informant) Eliza Gilden (Address) Carlisle Iowa
17. Date of Death Juy 31, 1908
I Hereby certify, that I have attended deceased from July 29,
1908 to July 31, 1908 that I last saw him alive on July 31, 1908
and that death occurred, on the dated stated above, at 11:30
18. The cause of death was as follows: Angina Pectoras
Contributory Mitral Insufficiency
19. (signed) W. E. Sheron, M.D. July 31, 1908
20. (address) Carlisle
21. Special Information only for Hospitals, Institutions, Transients
or Recent Residents (blank)
22. Place of Burial or Removal Quaker Cem.
23. Date of Burial Aug. 1908
24. Undertaker E.H. Young
25. Address Carlisle, Ia.
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This Blank is prepared expressly for J.J. Stuckey, Pension Claim
Attorney, Des Moines, Iowa. Cert. No. 902,918 General Affidavit.
State of Iowa County of Warren ss:
In the matter of Pension Claim of Clara C. Haworth Widow,
of George W. late A Company 50' Regiment Ills. Vols.
On this 20th day of August A.D., 1908, personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly
authorized to administer oaths, J.W. Rees, aged 67 years, whose
residence and postoffice address is Carlisle, County of Warren
and State of Iowa and Mary Rees, aged 65 years, whose residence
and postoffice address is Carlisle County of Warren and State
of Iowa well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit,
and who being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim
as follows:
That we were personally acquainted with George W. Haworth
and that he died on the 31st day of July 1908.
We also state that we was personally acquainted with Clara
C. Robertson who was married to George W. Haworth Dec. 20th 1883
and lived with him until his death July 31 - 1908
George W. Haworth was married to Mary E. Rees November 16th
1865 and lived with her until her death January 27th 1882
(stamped) US Pension Office 12 Oct 1908
We further declare that we have no interest in said claim,
and are not concerned in its prosecution. (signed) J. W. Rees
(signed) Mary Rees
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Additional Evidence. For Two Witnesses. Affidavit of Samuel
Haworth/Mary Haworth Filed by J.J. Stuckey Des Moines Ia
W.O. Cert. 902,918 General Affidavit for Two Witnessess.
State of Iowa, County of Warren, ss: In the Matter of Pension
Claim of Clara C. Haworth widow of George W. Haworth Co.A.50thIll.Inft.Vols.
On this 7 day of October, 1908, personally appeared before
me, a Notary Public, within and for the County and State aforesaid,
duly authorized to administer oaths, Samuel Haworth, aged 61 years,
a resident of No. 1614 E.Grand Ave. street, Des Moines, County
of Polk, State of Iowa and Mary Haworth, aged 58 years, a resident
of 1614 E.Grand Ave. street, County of Polk, State of Iowa, well
known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being
duly sworn, declare, in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
That we were personally anwell acquainted with George W. Haworth/Clara
C. Robertson and that they were married at our home and that we
were present and witnessed the ceremony: which occured at 8 o.c.
in the evening Dec.20'1883
We also declare in relation to the above case that we have
known the aforesaid George W. Haworth and Clara his wife all these
years since and know that they lived together as husband and wife
until the d