ISSAC D. RUCKMAN, WAR VETERAN, DEAD

Isaac D. Ruckman, a veteran of the civil war, died at 9:45 this morning after athree week's illness of blood poison.

He was 90 years, one month and 17 days of age. He was born in the lower end of this county and spent his entire life in this immediate vicinity. He served almost three years in Co. C 12th W. Va. infantry, during the war between the States.

His wife died in 1913, Edgar M. Ruckman of Virginia, Mrs. John A. Hubbs, Mrs. Sallie Hemphill, Oscar Ruckman and D. F. Ruckman of this city and Earl Ruckman of Buffalo, N.Y. are the children.

Mr. Ruckman from early life was a member of the M. E. church.

He was a member of J. C. Caldwell Post No. 21, G.A.R., which organization will conduct their usual riutualistic services at the grave. Interment will be in Greenlawn cemetery following services at the home on Oak avenue at 10:30 Friday morning.

State of WEST VIRGINIA, County of MARSHALL, ss:
     On this 28 day of FEB, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and SEVEN, personally appeared before me, a Dept. Co. Clerk within and for the county and State aforesaid, ISAAC D. RUCKMAN, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 73 years of age, and a resident of MOUNDSVILLE, county of MARSHALL, State of WEST VIRGINIA; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at MOUNDSVILLE WVA, under the name of ISAAC D. RUCKMAN, on the 7th day of AUGUST 1862, as a PRIVATE, in Company C 12th WEST VIRGINIA VOL INFT in the service of the United States, in 1861 & 65, and was honorably discharged at RICHMOND VA, on the 15th day of JUNE 1865.
That he served IN THE ABOVE SERVICE IS ALL EVER SERVED BY HIM.
That he was not employed in the military or naval service of the United States otherwise than as stated above. That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height:, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, DARK; color of eyes, BLUE; color of hair, DARK; that his occupation was CARPENTER; that he was born 22 JUNE, 1833, at GREENE COUNTY PA.
     That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: AFTER DISCHARGE RETURNED TO WHEELING WVA OHIO COUNTY FROM THERE TO MARSHALL COUNTY WEST VA.
     That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 6, 1907.
     That his post-office address is OAK AV MOUNDSVILLE county of MARSHALL State of WEST VA.

Signed by ISAAC D. RUCKMAN
Attest: J E HOOTEN & D F RUCKMAN

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C., Jan 2d, 1912

Cert. No. 706346
ISAAC D. RUCKMAN

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

JESSE BANE
ROCK LICK, W.Va.

No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name.
Answer: Yes, Sarah Elizabeth Ruckman. Maiden name Underwood.

No. 2. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer: Nov. 17, 1859. Near Moundsville WVA by Rev. S. R. DORSMAN.

No. 3. What record of your marriage exists?
Answer: (blank)

No. 4. Were you previously married? ...
Answer: No

No. 5. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer: (1) Joseph W., Aug. 19, 1860; (2) Edgar M., Mar 24, 1863; (3) Nancy A., Apr 11, 1866; (4) David F., June 1, 1873; (5) Sallie, Apr 3rd 1876; (6) Oscar, Dec 21, 1878; (7) Saml E., May 29, 1883.

Signed by ISAAC D. RUCKMAN

Moundsville, W.Va.
Sept 27th 1923

Mr. Haymaker, Commissioner
Chief Clerk
Washington, D. C.

Dear Friend
Your name was handed to me with the request that I write you in regards as to wheather I could get any pay for taking care of my aged father. He was a soldier of the civil war. Belonged to Company C- 12th Regiment of W.Va. He served something over three yrs. Five years ago last Mar I broke up my home and came home to take care of him which I did to the best of my ability until he was called home on the 8th of August 1923. I am now dependent on my brother for a home. Is there any compensation for me. If so I would like to have it as I need it now. Please advise me.
Mrs. Sarah E. Hemphill
37 Oak Ave.
Moundsville, Va.

(Note: 1880 Census Marshall County shows children Nancy, 14; Clara, 10; Fletcher, 7; SARAH, 4; Oscar, 1. - - Sallie, named in Pension Declaration, is apparently Sarah E. Hemphill.)