Federal Pensions Part 1 for surname of LAND

Federal Pensions Part 1

FEDERAL PENSIONS for surname of LAND. These pensions were all read and copied by a Rene Johnson, and David Strickland, for the LAND NEWSLETTER that was published by Ruth Hatten Land…I have copied them as they were published in the actual Newsletters which I had found at the library in Fort Wayne, Indiana . I do not have any further information on these articles so please do not ask about them. Thank you

ADAM LAND b 26 Jan 1842/43 Cumberland Co IL d. 15 Aug. 1913 Juniata, Adams Co NE md 22 Feb. 1868 Humboldt Coles Co IL, Mary Jane Davis b 24 Mar 1842 near Caldwell, Noble Co, OH d ? dau/of Wm. B. Davis and Sarah Jane ? Adam named his parents as ? Land and ? Cox. Service: Pvt. Co K 123 IL Infantry. Enlisted, 13 Aug. 1862, was discharged, 29 Dec 1862. Neither Adam nor Mary Jane had been previously Married. Adam's parents died when he was about two years old and he was raised in the Black family. The Black family had three boys, Thomas, Alexander and Riley Black. Mary Jane reported six brothers and two sisters: Berry B. of Tolano, IL and Joseph S. , Fremont, Wm. Henry of Delta Colorado, and Isaac Davis of Randall, MN. Allen Frederick was Adam's brother-in-law.
Three of Adam's and Mary Jane's children were born in IL and five children were born in Nebraska. IN 1913 there were 5 children living, 29 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Adam's brothers and sisters were: Charles Henry Land, Wm. B. Land, Rachel who md Riley Black, left him and disappeared., and Malinda who md and div. Abram Woodrum who died by 1913.
Children of Adam Land and Mary Jane Davis:
1. William Pascal Land b 14 Nov 1868 Humboldt, Coles Co., IL died after 1900 Pawnee Co., KS md 16 Sep 1892 Adams Co., NE, Gertrude Guernsey b Apr. 1878 KS and d after 1900 Pawnee Co., KS.
William P is not found in 1910 KS Soundex He May have returned to NE?
Children of Wm. Pascal and Gertrude Guernsey:
1. Mary J Land Jan 1897 NE d after 1900 Pawnee Co., KS
2. Edna M Land Oct. 1898 KS d after 1900 Pawnee Co KS
3. Adam Clifford Land 4 May 1907 Hastings, Adams Co., NE d ?
Possible children of Adam Land and Mary Jane Davis continued.
2. Arther Louis Land m Emma Crocker, their child Rosa May Land was born 20 Sep 1899 Brainder, Butler, NE.
3. Charles Henry Land b 1877 NE md ? Mattie Hackleman
4. Adam Land 19 Dec 1905 d 4 May 1912 Juniata, Adams Co., NE LDS ref.

CHARLES HENRY LAND Born ? 1845 d 22 Feb. 1904 Tuscola, Douglas, IL 'aged 59', bur 24 Feb. 1904 Tuscola md. 23 Sep 1865 Charleston, IL to Sarah Woodrum b 1849 d 30 Apr. 1909 aged '60'. Enlisted, 4 Aug. 1862 Matoon, IL. He was a Pvt and Sgt in Co K 123 Il Vol Inf. Discharged 3 Jul 1865 or 28 Jun 1865, Nashville, TN. Injured eye and ear 8 Oct. 1862, Perryville, KY. Totally deaf in right ear, later in life was nearly blind. Land and the Woodrum families lived close to each other. Neighbors who gave affidavits: S. B. Woodrum, aged 54 May 4 1904 and Mary F. Woodrum aged 48. Chas H was a butcher.
Children of Charles Henry Land and Sarah Woodrum:
1. William H Land 16 Aug. 1870 Bons Tuscola Douglas Co IL
2. Benjamin F Land 10 Jun 1875 Bons Tuscola Douglas Co IL
3. Edward J Land 6 Nov 1877 Bons Tuscola Douglas Co Il
4. Warren (Marvin?) E Land 18 Mar 1880 Bons Tuscola Douglas Co IL
5. George O Land 16 Aug. 1882 Bons Tuscola Co IL
6. Alma Land 18 Mar 1886 Bons Tuscola Co IL
7. Lula Land 2 May 1887 Bons Tuscola Co IL

WILLIAM B LAND born 19 Jan 1838 IL died 9 Nov 1911 Hartville, Wright Co., MO md (1) 7 Nov 1857 Ashmore Twp Coles Co. IL,Emily Sublett b ca 1840 MO died 3 Dec 1865 Platte Co MO md. (2) 23 Sep 1868 Charleston, Coles, IL b Dec 1844 died after 1911 Wright Co MO.
Pvt Co K 123 IL Lucinda (Galbreath) Milliner Inf. Enlisted 4 Aug. 1862. Discharged 15 May 1865 Nashville, TN. Lucinda had been md to a Milliner according to census. "No previous Marriage for Lucinda. Injury, disease of eyes, a result of smallpox 1864. Residences: Oakland Coles Co IL 1895 to 1896 Autrium Wright Co MO; 1897 Hartville Wright Co MO. Letter, Charles Land, adm estate of William Land. Noris Milliner was witness to statement. Some brothers and sisters of 1st wife Matilda Sublet, aged 76, 23 Oct. 1912; Lucinda Sublett, aged 67, 23 Oct. 1912; Wm., Sublett, Ann Sublett m Young plus Emily B Sublett who md William Land.
Children of William B. Land and (1) Emily Sublett
1. Peter Benjamin Land 1860
2. Lucinda Land 1862
Children of William B Land and (2) Lucinda Milliner
3. Annie Land 5 Dec 1869
4. Malinda Land Dec 1870
5. Charles W. Land 23 Jun 1873
6. James A. Land 30 Jul 1880
7. Lewis Loran Land 14 May 1882
8. Corah Land 23 Oct. 1883
9. Casey Land 24 Sep 1885
10. Grover C Land 4 Feb. 1895

ALBERT G. LAND b 1842? D 16 Jun 1873 Dupont Jefferson Co., IN md 23 Mar 1865 Vernon, Jennings, IN Ellen Torbetb 1841/42 d Jul 1894 Dupont Jefferson IN d/o John S. Torbet and Mary. Ellen md (2) 27 Sep 1885 Thomas H. Hyatt a widower, who had Married (1) Sarah d 10 Jun 1865 Ellen Torbet had a sister named Lucy A Nicholson. Albert was a Pvt Co D 6 IN Vols, enlisted 20 Aug. 1861 age 19, was a farmer. Discharged 16 Jan 1865. Captured Chickamaunga, GA 10 Sep 1863. Prisoner of War at Libby Prison Richmond and Danville, VA; Andersonville, GA. Brothers and sisters named in 1897. Alexander B Land aged 54 and James Land, William Land, Elizabeth ? Hurt? Of Greenberg IN, Nancy E. (Mrs Isaac Stout aged 59), Clara E. Allender, Ellen and Mary J Crouch.
Children of Albert G. Land and Ellen Torbet:
1. Nora Land 18 May 1866 Madison Co IN m 17 Nov 1898 Jeffersonville, IN Francis M St. Clair
2. Georgia Land 20 Jan 1868 d bef Nov 1872
3. Nannie M. Land 2 Nov 1869 Madison, Jefferson, IN
4. Lucy Essie Land 26 May 1872 Dupont Jefferson Co IN md 3 Mar 1897 Greenwood Johnson Co IN to John C. Eccles.

ALEXANDER B. LAND (s/o Joh b 1788 Orange Co VA d 1864 IN and Nancy Storm m 1822 Garrard Co KY) born 24 Jan 1844 Jefferson Co IN d 7 May 1924 Newcastle, Henry, IN. Md (1) 2 Oct. 1872 Hannah Tague b ? d 30 Apr. 1885 md (2) 21 Feb. 1886 Parris, IN Mrs. Jennie (Conver) Fish widow of Boyd Fish who died in Texas. Alexander was a farmer..
Cert #252,831 endlisted 14 Jan 1864 Madison, IN discharged 31 Aug. 1865: Disability from train collision Gallatin, 5 May 1864. Residences: Madison Jefferson IN 1883 to 1 Apr. 1915; Ridgeway, Osage, KS 1880to 1892; Indianapolis, HAug.hville, Marion, IN 1888 to 1912; Newcastle, Henry, IN Dec 1921.
Children of Alexander B and Hannah Tague
1. Harry E Land 24 Aug. 1873
2. Lottie Land 14 Oct. 1874
3. Bertha Land 14 Oct. 1876
4. Ertty E Land 23 Jun 1878
5. Homer C Land 15 Oct. 1881
6. Hannah T Land 28 Apr. 1885
Children of Alexander and Jennie Conover
1. Erastus J Land 23 Aug. 1887
2. Paul J Land 11 Aug. 1889
3. Murl E. Land 2 Aug. 1893

ALFRED LAND Born 1838 Montgomery Co PA d 5 Sep 1902 md. 26 Sep 1867 Montgomery Baptist Church Montgomery Co PA to Wilhemina Jago b 11 Jul 1847 d 16 Jun 1936 Lansdale W. Rockhill twp Burks Co PA, bur 19 Jun 1936 Baptist Cols? Point Cem. Invalid cert# 183,024. Widow cert#550272. File included both death and Marriage certificates. Enlisted, 28 Dec 1861 Philadelphia PA aged 23, Pvt Co G 98th PA Vol Inf. Discharged 15 Jan 1863 Philadelphia PA. Residences: Bridge Valley, Burks, PA; Jamison, Burks, PA; Residence of widow in 1926 was Lansdale, Montgomery, PA. Alfred J. Land was a witness to affidavit son of Alfred and Wilhemina?

ANDREW JACKSON LAND (prob son of Nathan Land b 1775 GA d aft 1860 FL and Mary Sumner and possibly grandson of Henry Land and Easter Fountain. Born 1 Jan 1829 d 3 Nov 1864 Cedar Key, FL md by 1851 Decatur Co GA to Rosanna Braswell b 12 Sep 1831 d 2 Nov 1864 Cedar Key, FL. Minor cert# 217006, filed by Mary Land. Bible record of A. J. Land was in the file. AJ's residences included: Decatur, GA near Hutchins Factory from time of Marriage; Cedar Key, FL, from Jul/Aug 1864 until his death from typhoid and pneumonia. Rosanna and children died of 'bone fever and scurvy and diarrhea'.
Children of Andrew Jackson and Rosanna:
1. James D. 12 Mar 1852 to late 1864 or early 1865 Cedar Key, FL
2. Isom D. Land 26 Dec 1854 to 1858 Decatur, GA
3. George F. Land 2 Apr. 1855 late 1864 or ear 1865 Cedar Key, FL
4. Harrett Land 30 Apr. 1856 to 19 Oct. 1873 Early Co GA
5. Daniel Land 10 Jul 1858 to Aug/Sep 1863 Decatur, GA
6. Jackson Land 2 Sep 1859 to Aug/Sep 1863 Decatur, GA
7. Joseph Land 20 Apr. 1862 to Aug/Sep 1863 Decatur, GA
8. Mary Land 10 Jun 1861 to after 1884 Vernon, Washington Co., FL with B. D. Braswell her uncle. Mary lived Cedar Key Fl with her uncle Benjamin D Branswell until 15 Jun 1865. And in Orange Hill Washington Co Fl with McDaniel Braswell and grandmother Braswell until 1869, in Bainbridge Blakely Early Co., GA with B.D. Braswell until 1881.

AUGUST LAND "alias MELCHIOR DURST" born 25 Dec 1842 Canton or Linthal Switzerland d 15 Apr. 1929 National Home Danville, IL md. 17 Nov 1874 in Covington, Fountain Co., IL Elizabeth F (Brier) Overbay b ? d 4 Mar 1925 Danville, IL. She had Married (1) 1865 in Covington IN to Jonathan Overbay who died in Covington IN in 1870. She and August had no children. He was a railroad laborer and hotel keeper. No relatives when wife died in 1925. He enlisted 19 Mar 1862 NY Pvt Co K 53 NY Inf transferred as Pvt to Co F 162 NY Vol Inf. HE was discharged 1 Jun 1865. He then enlisted 27 Oct. 1866 as Cpl Co D 15 US Inf discharged 27 Oct. 1869 Washington DC. Invalid Cert#887775. Residences: 5 years in Chicago, IL 1879 to 1884.
Covington, Fountain Co., IL 1884 to 1891 and Danville, Vermillion, IL 1899 to 1929.
26 Oct. 1891 affidavit by August says his name is Melchior Durst was assumed by being only 19 years of age and fearing that his father would manage his release from the army. He signs both names Melchior Durst and August Land. Melchoir was given name from his father in Switzerland. The 1st pension questionairre was signed by August Land and was known as Land after all his enlistment's.

BENJAMIN LAND son of John Land the baker, was born about 1828 Carbrooke, England and died 10 Jul 1898 md (1) Charlotte Sussams b 1821 and d 20 Nov 1851 Carbrooke, England. A letter from the vicar of Carbrooke states that #566 Charlotte Land, Carbrooke, died Nov 20, 1851 age 30. Benjamin then Married (2) 9 Feb. 1852 at St. Johns Timberhill, Norwich, England aMary Ann Dark b 1826 d/o Joseph Dark labourer. Mary Ann aged 26 and Ben aged 24 and a labourer. Ben enlisted 3 Sep 1864 Flint, MI was discharged 28 Jun 1865 Salisbury, NC. Disability Dec 1864, Columbia TN. Mary A Land lived with dAughter and son in law in Cass City, Tuscola, MI after Benjamin's death. She was completely incapacitated. Children of Benjamin and Mary Ann
1. Jennie Land b 1854 d aft 16 Oct. 1900 md Silas W. Jerry Fletcher. Jennie was aged 46 on 16 Oct. 1900.

BENJAMIN F. LAND b ? d 12 May 1910 Sautillo, CA in home for DVS, md 30 Dec 1869 Bristol, Burks Co, PA Adaline Lovet Louderbough b ? d 11 Feb. 1876 Norristown, PA md (2) 30 Jun 1878 Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH Barbara Dora Heilbronn. Enlisted 20 Sep 1861. Discharged 30 Sep 1864 Philadelphia, PA aged 38. He made pension application 28 Feb. 1881 from Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA. Eyes injured by sand and sun while on duty 1864 Morris Island, SC. Left Marshalltown with family for CA 1883. Letter dated 12 Nov 1885 says father was killed in Mexican War. His mother dead. He was bound out to Willis Morgan at age 7. He lived with Britton Willard for 11 years. 1900 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA 820 Stanford Ave [13/62:17/28]
Benjamin F. Land Aug 1842 57 PA
Dorah Dec 1854 46 OH w
Benjamin F Jr Mar 1879 21 NE s
Chester A Mar 1881 19 IA s
Jess M May 1885 15 IA s
Charles S Jul 1889 11 CA s
Walter J Jan 1890 10 CA s
Children of Benjamin F Land Sr and (1) Adaline
1. Britton W[illard?] 12 Jan 1871
2. Benjamin F[ranklin?] 26 Mar 1879
3. Chester Arthur 26 Mar 1881
4. Jess Merrill 19 May 1885
5. Charles Sidney 27 Jul 1887
6. Walter J[oSeph] 03 Jan 1890

BENJAMIN K. LANDb 19 Apr. 1843 Bury Edmunds England d 25 Feb. 1906 Pacific Branch DVS Los Angeles, CA. Invalid certA#407966 and #1039397. Enlisted Pvt Co E MI Vol Cav and Co H 1st MI Vol Calvary. Discharged 24 Jun 1865, Los Angeles, CA. Residences: Waitsburg, Walla Walla, WA 16 Jan 1885; Vancouver, BC 3 Aug 1888 to 26 Jan 1891; Spokane, WA 22 Dec 1889 to 24 Nov 1897 and Soldiers Home Boise, ID 1902. Soldiers Home Los Angeles, CA 1904 and Denver, Leadville, Grand Junction. No evidence of Marriage or children. Was wounded Dahlgren Raid near Richmond in 1864. Belle Island, Savannah, Anderson Prison 1864 to 1865. Ben had a brother, Edward K. Land in London, Canada as of 26 Feb. 1906.

BENJAMIN S. LAND ( was probably the son of Lemuel and Polly Dockery Land and GS of Robert Land 1776 VA and Lucy Fike Land. )b? Carmi, IL d 31 Aug 1883 Carmi, White Co., IL of Phthisis? Md (1) 1 Apr. 1861 Carmi, White, IL to Frances T. 'Fanny' Phipps b ? 12 Dec 1876 1 child physically afflicted. Md (2) 22 Oct. 1878 Elizabeth Welsh b ? d Jun 1879 1 child, a boy who died a few hours after birth, unnamed. Md (3) 20 Jul 1880 White Co., IL to Laura Storms b ? d 8 Nov 1883 Carmi, White, IL of malaria, bur 10 Nov 1883 aged 34. They had one child who died before the father died. Invalied App #432,872 Cert #309,015. Enlisted 10 Sep 1861 as Sgt Co H 48 IL Inf a farmer. Discharged 10 Mar 1862 Pittsburg Landing, TN. Disability disease of lung contracted at Cairo, IL. Matthew W. Land Carmi, White Co., IL appointed 23 Nov 1883 guardian for minor William M. Land 19 Ocst 1867. Minor's application ? 23 Jun 1885. Death Certificate of Laura Storms Land, Marriage cert for Frances Phipps. Affidavits from James R Hargrove a lifelong friend and John A. Ross.

JAMES GLENN LAND probably son of William Land 1802SC and 1850 Crawford, IN and Catherine. Was born about 1824 Crawford, IN? died 14 Dec 1902 Cape Sandy, Crawford, IN aged 78 m (1) 22 Jan 1846 Crawford, IN Amanda A Goad b ? d 16 Jan 1894 Perry Co., IN m (2) Isabell Lance? D 16 Dec 1917 Cape Sandy, Crawford, IN. Enlisted 18 Apr. 1861 Discharged 18 Dec 1864. Disability shell wound to breast 20 May 1864 Buzzard Roost, GA. Wounded at ChickamAuga, partial deafness Abraham R. Sherkell gave affidavit. Melvina J. Sherkell was gdn for Isabell 1 Jul 1917. Isabell had md (1) John Sherkell who d 3 Aug 1863. She then md (2) John K. Tyler who d 5 Jan 1892. Death certificate and affidavit as to Bible Record in file.
Children of James G. and Amanda Goad Land are:
1. Susan Anne
2. Elizabeth Jane
3. Mary Catherine
4. Alice Medora b 23 Feb. 1855/56 d 1896 Louisville, KY md ? Sauer
5. William Jesse Goad Land, Ph. D. 2 Dec 1865 d after 1910 Chicago, Cook, IL md 8 Feb. 1890 Estella Isabel Little c 1873 IN to 1910 Chicago, Cook, IL d/Archibald Little of KY. Lived Ashley, IL at time of Declaration. W. J. G. Land of Brownsville, TX botanist, professor emeritus, U of Chicago, Educated Rome, IN Academy and U of Chicago.

WILLIAM 'PERRY' LAND b abt 1826 KY poss son of Moses and Ann Warren Land, grandson of John and Nightingale Land. One Martha C Land made an affidavit in 1890 for Bennett Land, saying she had known him for about six months, since his discharge 20 Feb 1863. William d 19 Apr 1879, md 7 Aug 1845 Milford, IN Martha C Mastin d 3 Oct 1902. William enlisted 20 Feb 1864 from Greensburg, IN. Pvt Co I 123 Vol Inf and Co D 123 and was discharged 22 May 1865 Madison, IN. Disability black lung at Chattahoochie River, GA. Heart disease Nov 1864. Residences: New Point and Madison. Note: probably other children (John Anderson, Joseph P and Amelia). All dates for widow and soldier affidavits. Also other affidavits in the file. Neither Wm P or Martha C had been married before.
Children of William and Martha C. Land:
1. William H b 10 Jun 1862/63
2. Charles E. b 23 Feb 1868
3. Martha E. 10 Apr 1871

ZACHARIAH T. LAND probably s/of Moses and (2)wife Elizabeth Wells was born 22 Jan 1846 Dectur, IN d 9 May 1927 Walnut, Marshall Co, IN of a cerebral hemorrhage. Md 17 Jun 1866 Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, IN Athelia P. Willey d 25 Jul 1932 Kokomo, IN. Invalid 30 Apr 1879 Cert #284656. Widow 8 Jun 1927 App #1582962. Service Pvt Co H 123 IN inf. Enlisted 8 Feb 1864 Greenburg, IN a farmer. Discharged f2 Aug 1865 Indianapolis, IN . Disability, chronic diarrhea, rheumatism, at Franklin, TN? Zachariah T had a step mother and the Bible was in her possession followiing the death of his father. [Did Moses marry a 3rd time afater 1850?] Zach or father was a lifetime resident of Decatur, IN. Residences: New Point and Mc Coy Station, Decatur, IN. 16 Dec 1884. RR#2 Argos, Fulton Co., IN and Santa Fe Loret and Miami Co., IN 1907 to 12 Feb 1913 after service, Decatur Co., then Hendricks Co., then Marion Co and then Miami Co., IN.
Children of Zachriah T. and Athelia Willey Land
1. Charles Woodie 11 Mar 1868
2. Carrie 1 jun 1870
3. Minnie 23 Dec 1872
4. William 'Will' 25 Oct 1874
5. John E. 07 Apr 1876
6. Lettie 17 Sep 1881
7. James Zachariah 18 Dec 1883
8. Odie M. 05 Aug 1890
9. Hershel 19 Sep 1891
Odie Land aged 27 on 9 Feb 1926 RR2 Argos, IN witnessed pension declaration, 'attends soldier completely.'

BENJAMIN RICHARD LAND s/Richard Green Land and Delilah Johnson and GS/Richard T. Land and Amilla (Cooper) Harris.(Death certificate says GR Land and Delilah A Johnson were parents. Data given by E R Land of Redlands, CA (Elmer R?). Benjamin was born 1 Mar 1846 Des Moines, IA and d 6 May 1927 Redlands, CA bur 9 May Hillside Memorial Park, Redland, CA md 10 Dec 1867 Lewis Co., MO to Caroline Elizabeth Shiver b 16 Sep 1848 Quincy, Adams, IL d 21 Feb 1941 bur Hillside Memorial Park. Benjamin was a farmer and carpenter.
Civil War Service: Union Army 15 Sep 1863 to 11 Sep 1864 Co D 2nd Regt M S M , 12 Sep 1864 to 13 May 1866 Co L 10th Regt MO Cav Vol.
Invalid's pension app: 28 Jun 1880 #392,316 cer #445,625
Widow's pension app: 7 Jun 1927 #1,583,357 [A 9-2-27] Caroline E. Land fr 1611 Washington St., Redlands, CA. Identifying witnesses were: ? and ? Thomas also of Redlands, CA.
26 Jan 1883 War Department, Adjutant Generals office-Washington, by M. Barber, Asst. Adj. Gen.
15 Sep 1863 enlisted from Cape Girardeau, MO as PVT. Co D 2nd Regt MSM Cav Vol and re-enlisted Co L 13t MO Cav Vols under Capt. Rogers.
29 Feb 1864 to present. Mar and Apr 1864: Absent, sick in Post Hospital. May, June and July, August 1864, present. Jan and Feb 1865. Absent on Vet furlough since Jan 31, 1865. Subsequent Rolls to Aug 31, 1865 present Sep and Oct 1865 absent with Regt as Teammates, ? since Oct 5, 1865 and so reported to 28 Feb 1866. Mar and Apr 1866 present. Mustered out with Company May 15, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, KS, Station of Co. Nature of Sickness not stated. The Regimental Hospital records of either organization are not on file.
13 May 1866: Discharged Ft. Leavenworth KS
28 Jun 1880: Benjamin R. applied for a pension from Lewis Co MO aged 34, 5' 11" tall, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes. Was a resident of Clarke Co MO, gives address as Williamston, Lewis Co MO, at Cape Girardeau March 1864. Took cold while convalescing from the measles, resulting in permanent disease of the lungs. Was treated in post hospital at Cape Giradeau, MO. Since leaving service has lived: Lee Co Iowa, Jefferson Co and Lewis Co, Missouri. Appointed Milo B. Stevens and Co of Chicago IL his attorneys to prosecute his claim.
30 Nov 1887: Larimer Co Colorado. Affidavit by Louis Blackstock and JE Meyers of Bellevue, Laramie Co, Colorado, have known him since 1881" taken 6 May 1889 by affidavit of L. W. Shiver of Adams, IL
11 Aug 1898: 11 children living: Lewis G Sep 1868; John T. Dec 1870; George R. April 1873; Lydia M. July 1876; Lottie M. Nov 1879; Walter L. March 1882; Homer D. Oct 1885; Elmer R. May 1888; Alvin A. Mar 1889; Gracie R. June 1892; Blanche E. Aug 1894.
28 May 1912: San Diego, CA: Places veteran has lived since service: 1866 to 1873 Missouri; 1875 Kansas; 1877 Missouri; 1879 Iowa; 1881 Missouri Clarke Co MO census; 1901 Colorado; Arkansas for 6 months; 1902 Oklahoma; 1903 Texas; 1910 New Mexico; to date 1912 Oceanside, SanDiego, CA.
8 Jun 1925: San Bernadino Co CA: BR Land, 1611 Washington St., Redlands, CA. At enlistment he was 5'10" tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, was a farmer, had lived various places in Mo, Ks, Co, NM, CA. Had been a farmer and carpenter. He required regular personal aid and attendance because of old age and bronchitis and asthma.

BENNETT LAND b 2 Mar 1827 KY d 4 April 1905 Frankfort, Clinton, IN buried IOOF Cem Frankfort, IN Md. 24 May 1848 Henry Co., KY to Nancy Alexander (she was called Sarah McDonald in Henry County KY marriage record) b 1823 KY d 20 Oct 1868 Decatur, IN. Md. (2) 13 Nov 1870 Ripley Co., IN to Sarah Roberts b Aug 1841 KY d between 1900 and 1905 Clinton Co., IN.
Taps were sounded for Old Soldier receives last discharge. Bennett Land answers the Summons, having nearly attained to four score years. Taps were sounded for another old soldier last night and at 7:00, Bennett Land fell asleep to awaken in the presence of the greatest Commander of all. His demise occurred at the home of his step daughter, Mrs. Charles Reagan, on West Sullivan Street and was due to a general breaking down of the system and the ravages of age.
The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock from the residence and conducted by Rev. Davidson. Interment at the IOOF cemetery.
Deceased was 78 years of age. He was a Civil War veteran having been a member of Co. E 2nd IN Calvary. There are surviving one son William Land of Spiceland, IN and three daughters, Maria and Martha Land of Spiceland and Lizzie Land of Indianapolis. Also two step daughters, Mrs. Anna Christy and Mrs. Charles Reagan of this city.
Mr. Land had the distinction of being with Sherman at Winchester after the dashing cavalry leader made his famous ride of twenty miles and saved the Union Army away from a rout. Mr. Land always took pride in referring to this particular feature of his army career and well he might. (found in Frankfort, IN Banner 18 April 1905, Wednesday's Daily).
Death cert: Clinton Co Center twp Frankfort City 812 W. Sullivan St 2nd Ward. Record #239,648. Louise Reagan gave information. Bennett Land, white male widowed day laborer b 2 Mar 1827 unknown place. Died 4 Apr 1905 Frankfort IN. Father Henry Land, mother unknown, all birthplaces unknown. Died of cardiac…aortic insufficiency of several months duration. Clarence Hill, MD and Gard & Macum undertakers.
Union Soldier Civil War Pensioner: Service D and G IN Inf; A and E 3rd IN Cavalry.
BENNETT LAND m (1) Nancy who died 20 Oct 1868 Decatur IN. Md (2) 13 Nov 1870 Osgood, Ripley, IN Sarah Roberts.
Invalid Cert: 17 Nov 1865 App# 95,883 Cert #59807 Pvt Co E 3rd IN Vol Cav
Enlisted: 17 Aug 1862 Madison, IN
Discharged: 20 Feb 1863
Reenlisted: 7 Jan 1864 Discharged 13 Jun 1864
Disability: Gunshot to left shoulder at White Oak Swamp VA
7 Dec 1890: Affadavit: Martha C Land (probably widow of William Perry Land) acquainted with Bennett since 6 months after discharge.
3 Mar 1866 Bryantsburg, Jefferson Co IN Invalid pension claim: 3 May 1867 Clermont, Marion Co., IN
15 Sep 1875, Elizaville, Boone, IN: 10 Jul 1877 Tipton, Tipton Co., IN; 7 Jun 1887, Whitestone, Boone, IN. 11 Oct 1888 Kirkland, Clinton,IN; 17 Aug 1894 Lebanon, Boone, IN; 6 Nov 1903 Frankfort, Clinton, IN; Pension increase. Children living as of 3 May 1898 deposition from Lebanon, Boone, IN.
Lydia b 26 Dec 1850-56; William C b 6 May 1858; Illegible b 5 Dec 1860; and M. Jane b 12 May 1862.

BUD F. LAND b 4 Feb 1881 Spray Rockingham Co NC md 18 Jul 1908 Minneapolis, MN to Florence Ruth Oxborough. Invalid 17 Jan 1924 App# 494,387. Enlisted, 25 Mar 1902 as Pvt Co K 21st US Inf and Co F 20th US Inf. Phillipines Insurrection. Discharged, 25 Mar 1905 Ft. Sm?dling, Minn. Declaration 4 Feb 1924 by Bud F. Land, 4830 France Ave, south Minneapolis, Minn. One child named, Ruth Geraldine Land b 26 Aug 1913.

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