WILLIAM Mc. RICHMOND, Corporal, Company "C"
Submitted by Linda Fluharty.
WILLIAM Mc. RICHMOND, Corporal, Company "C"
Submitted by Linda Fluharty.
William (*McKenzie) Richmond, s/o John Richmond & Isabella (**Gunn), was born 29 Dec 1837, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Served in the 12th W.Va. Infantry with brother, James Franklin Richmond. Wounded at the battle of Lynchburg, Va. Married Nancy Jane Gillespie on (*12 Sep) 1865, Belmont County, Ohio; she died 24 May 24 1877, near Parsons, Kansas. Married Susan Jane Sivert, 24 Jul 1878, Parsons, Labett County, Kansas; she died 1911. William died March 25, 1926, in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.
Sources:
* Maureen McPeak Solomon.
** Richmond research by Karen Hucko.
National Archives Pension File
The National Archives
Soldier's Certificate No. 996338
Veteran WILLIAM McRICHMOND
Rank CORPORAL
Service Co C. 12 WVa Vol Inf
Can No 20561, Bundle No 1
Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
State of WASHINGTON
County of Spokane
On this 14th day of JULY, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety, personally appeared before me, James W. Dow, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, WM Mc RICHMOND, aged 53 years, a resident of SPANGLE, County of SPOKANE, State of WASHINGTON, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical WM McRICHMOND, who entered service during the War of the Rebellion under the name of WM Mc RICHMOND on or about the 9th day of AUGUST, 1862, as CORPORAL in company "C" of the 12" regiment of W.Va. commanded by CAPT E. G. BARTLETT, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at RICHMOND, VA, on or about the 16th day of JUNE, 1865, by reason of GEN'L ORDER NO. WAR DEPT - DATED MAY 29TH 1865; that his personal description is as follows: Age, 53 years; height, 5 feet 9 inches; complexion, DARK; hair, DARK; eyes, DARK. That he is now suffering from RHEUMATISM AND AFFECTION OF THE LUNGS, HEART AND STOMACH and that the said disability is of a permanent character and is not the result of vicious habits, and that it incapacitates him from the performance of manual labor in such a degree as to render him unable to earn a support, and that this declaration is made for the purpose of being placed upon the pension roll, under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. That he has NOT been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above...
That since the 16TH day of JUNE, A.D. 1865, he has not been employed in the military or naval service of the United States.
He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, George E. Lemon, of Washington, D.C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he has HERETOFORE NEVER received NOR applied for a pension.
That his Postoffice address is SPANGLE, County of SPOKANE, State of WASHINGTON.
(Claimant's Signature) WM MC. RICHMOND
(Witnesses) H. W. GREEN & WM SPANGLE
Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
State of WASHINGTON
County of Stevens
On this 5th day of DECEMBER, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety-SIX, personally appeared before me, D. Van Slyke, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, WM Mc RICHMOND, aged 59 years, a resident of CHEWELAH, County of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical WM Mc RICHMOND, who entered service during the War of the Rebellion under the name of WM Mc RICHMOND on or about the 9 day of AUGUST, 1862, as CORPORAL in company "C" of the 12" regiment of West Virginia Vol. commanded by CAPT E. G. BARTLETT, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at RICHMOND, VA, on or about the 15th day of JUNE, 1865, by reason CLOSE OF REBELLION; that his personal description is as follows: Age, 59 years; height, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, DARK; hair, GREY; eyes, DARK. That he is now suffering from RUPTURE, HEART TROUBLE AND RHEUMATISM AND LUNG TROUBLE and that the said disability is of a permanent character and is not the result of vicious habits, and that it incapacitates him from the performance of manual labor in such a degree as to render him unable to earn a support, and that this declaration is made for the purpose of being placed upon the pension roll, under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. That he has NOT been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above...
That since the 15TH day of JUNE, A.D. 1865, he has not been employed in the military or naval service of the United States.
He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, George E. Lemon, of Washington, D.C., his true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute his claim. That he has HERETOFORE applied for a pension Act of June 27, 1890. No 825.720.
That his Postoffice address is CHEWELAH, County of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON.
(Claimant's Signature) WM MC RICHMOND
(Witnesses) D. C. ELY & E. A. KYES
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C., NOV 12, 1897
Respectfully returned to the Record and Pension Office War Department requesting the full military history and medical treatment of Soldier -
Wm McRichmond
C. 12- W.Va. Vol. Inf.
Inv Ori 825.720 -
No other report on file -
J. L. Davenport, Acting Commissioner
Record and Pension Office
War Department.
Respectfully returned to the
Commissioner of Pensions.
W. McRichmond Co C. 12 Reg't Va. Inf was enrolled Aug 9, 1862, and MO June 16, 1865, as of Co C 12 W.Va. Inf to which transferred Sept or Oct 1863. Found also as William Mc Richmond
From En, 186-, to MO, 186-, he held the rank of CORPL and during that period the rolls show him present except as follows
Aug 31/64 Absent sick in Cumberland Hosp since July 6/64
Oct 31/64 Absent sick in Claryville Hosp since July 6/64
CO. MOR, June 16/65 shoes him "WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LYNCHBURG, VA JUNE 18/64 SLIGHT"
The medical records show him treated as follows
As WM - RICHMOND, Corporal Co C 12 WVa Inf wounded in left forearm flesh, at the battle of Lynchburg, Va., June 18.64; treated as WILLIAM M. C. RICHMOND &c, July 6 to Oct 26.64, gastritis chronic, ret'd to duty.
Nothing additional found.
By Authority of the Secretary of War:
H. Ainsworth, Colonel, U.S. Army, Chief of Office
Nov 15, 1897
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C., Nov 12, 1897
So Div.
Inv No. 825.720
WM McRICHMOND
Co C, 12 Reg't W.Va. Vol Inf
Sir:
Will you kindly answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below? The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your family.
Very respectfully, J. L. Davenport, Acting Commissioner
Wm McRichmond
Chewelah, Wash.
No. 1 Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name.
Answer: YES. SUSAN JANE RICHMOND. - SIVERT
No. 2 When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer: JULY 24TH 1978 BY REV. PERLY M. GRIFFIN AT PARSONS KANSAS
No. 3 What record of marriage exists?
Answer: MARRIAGE CIRTIFICATE AND RECORDS OF LABETT CO KANSAS.
No. 4 Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the dates of their birth.
Answer: YES. NANCY JANE GILLASPIE. DIED MAY 24TH 1877. NEAR PARSONS KANSAS
No. 5 Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer: YES.
ADDA N. RICHMOND Sept 24th 1866
JOHN G. Feb. 29th 1868
HARRY M. Dec. 27th 1869
MAGGIE B. Sept 13th 1871
JAMES W. June 23rd 1873
LORLIE L. Nov. 1st 1876
NELLIE D. Feb. 8th 1880
LOSSON E. Dec 13th 1882
Date of reply, Nov. 24, 1897
(Signature) WM MC RICHMOND
Surgeon's Certificate (One of several in file)
In case of William McRichmond
Co. C, 12 Reg't W.Va. Vol. Inf.
Applicant for Original
No. 825720
Date of Examination:
December 14", 1898
C. T. Riggs
Post Office, Chewelah
County, Stevens
State, Washington.
ORIGINAL Pension Claim No. 825720
WILLIAM McRICHMOND, Rank, CORPORAL Company C, 12 Regt W.VA. VOL INF
Chewelah Wash State, Chewelah Stevens Co Wash.
December 14", 1898.
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law I have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Rupture, Heart disease, Rheumatism and Lung trouble, and trouble of stomach and that he receives a pension of --- dollars per month.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Original. I received rupture about 20 years ago, I was unloading household furniture from a car when I felt stinging sensation and soon found I was rupture. I use a truss but it does not keep the rupture in. I first contracted rheumatism 30 years ago. Contracted lung trouble in army where I had jaundice. Have been troubled with stomach trouble since June 1864.
Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: pulse rate, 76; respiration, 20; temperature, 98; height, 5 feet 7 inches; weight, 145 pounds; age, 61 years.
Upon examination I find "rupture" oblique inguinal hernia passing through external ring, descending into the scrotum, can be reduced and retained by properly fitting truss, in my opinion, but applicant says he cannot find a truss but what hurts him. The hernia passes through external ring, right side size of abdominal ring about 3/4 inch in diameter. Size of tumor, six inches long by 3 inches in diameter. Varicocele & hydrocele are excluded; "Heart Disease" apex impulse between 5 & 6 ribs below nipple and one inch to right, plainly evident to inspection & palpitation. Cardiac dullness over apex, size silver dollar, feeble action 1st sound longer than 2nd, No dilatation, No oedema, or cyanosis; pulse rate, sitting 76, standing 80, after brisk exercise 100; "Rheumatism nervous." of hips joints, Shifting to other joints. No swelling or stiffness, no loss of motion of any joints, no waste of tissue. Urine, Sp. Gr. 1028, Color amber, Acid reaction, sugar and albumen present. "Lung Trouble," Chest measurement at rest 36 inches, full inspiration 38, expiration 35 inches. Chest symmetrical. No pleuritic adhesions. Does not complain of any pain has no cough. "Trouble of Stomach" Tenderness over epigastric region after eating. A sense of weight. Appetite impaired, headache constipation at times, Diarrhea, skin dry.
C. T. RIGGS
General Affidavit
State of Washington
County of Stevens
In the matter of Pension Claim No. 825.720 of WILLIAM MCRICHMOND, Co. C. 12th Regt. W.Va. Infty.
On this SEVENTH day of OCTOBER A.D. 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, WILLIAM McRICHMOND, aged -- years, a resident of CHEWELAH in the County of STEVENS, and State of WASHINGTON whose Postoffice address is CHEWELAH WASH, and .... well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn, declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:
That I am the claimant in the above cited claim.
Claimant further declares and says that his rupture was incurred about twenty years ago in the town of Parsons State of Kansas, and that it was caused from overwork and straining in unloading a car of household goods.
Claimant further declares and says that the said rupture was not caused in any way by vicious or wild habits but was caused as stated above.
Claimant further declares and says that he does not know where any person is who was present at the time the rupture was incurred, and for that reason the claimant is unable to furnish their evidence.
Claimant further declares and says that he has never been addicted to vicious habits.
Claimant further declares he has an interest in the case and is concerned in its prosecution.
(Signatures of Affiants)
WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
E. A. KYES
Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension
State of Washington,
County of Spokane.
On this 20th day of JUNE A.D. one thousand nine hundred personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, WILLIAM McRICHMOND, aged Sixty-two years, a resident of CHEWELAH, County of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the SAN FRANCISCO Pension Agency at the rate of SIX dollars per month, Certificate No. 996338; by reason of disability from "Partial disability to earn a support by manual labor."
Co. C. 12th Regt. West Va. Volunteers
That he believes himself to be entitled to an increase of pension on account of diseases for which he applied for pension has increased to such an extent as to render the claimant wholly unable to earn a support by manual labor
that he hereby appoints,with full power of substitution and revocation, John A Neavill, of Spokane, Washington, his true and lawful attorney, to prosecute his claim.
His Post Office address is CHEWELAH, STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
(Signature of Claimant) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
(Witnesses) E. A. KYES & R. W. SLEE
C. H. Montgomery, Notary Public.
Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension
State of Washington,
County of Stevens.
On this 9 day of FEBRUARY A.D. 1904 personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, WILLIAM MC RICHMOND, aged 66 years, a resident of CHEWELAH, County of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Pension Agency at the rate of EIGHT dollars per month, Certificate No. 996338; by reason of disability from RUPTURE, HEART TROUBLE, PARALYSIS OF THE BOWELS AND RUMATIZE ALLSO KIDNEY TROUBLE incurred in the service of the United States, while serving as a CORPORAL Co. C. 12th West Va.
That he believes himself to be entitled to an increase of pension on account of said diseases.
My Post Office address is CHEWELAH WASH
(Signature of Claimant) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
(Witnesses) E. A. KYES & H. E. McINTIRE
Declaration For Pension
State of Washington,
County of Stevens.
On this 7th day of MARCH A.D. one thousand nine hundred and SEVEN, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, WILLIAM MC RICHMOND, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 69 years of age, and a resident of CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA, under the name of WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND, on the 9th day of AUGUST, 1862, as a Private, in Co- "C", 12TH REG. WEST VIRGINIA INFT. in the service of the United States, in the CIVIL war, and was Honorably Discharged at RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, on the 16th day of JUNE, 1865.
That he was NOT employed in the military or naval service of the United States otherwise than as stated above. That his persoanl description at enlistment was as follows: Height, FIVE feet NINE inches; complexion, DARK; color of eyes, DARK; color of hair, DARK; that his occupation was FARMER; that he was born DECEMBER 29th, 1837, at WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: ABOUT 1868, I MOVED TO ILLINOIS; ABOUT 1878, MOVED TO KANSAS; ABOUT 1888, MOVED TO WASHINGTON AND HAVE LIVED THERE EVERSINCE.
That he is a pensioner - Certificate No - 996338.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 6, 1907.
That his post-office address is CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON
(Claimant's Signature) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
Attest: W. W. DICKSON & H. T. SPEDDEN
A. V. SHEPLER, Notary Public
Act of Feb. 6, 1907
So Div. W.T.W. Ex'r.
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., JANY 7, 1908
Respectfully returned to The Adjutant General, War Department requesting an additional report showing personal description, including birth place and occupation of the within named soldier.
No other report
Inv. Cef
996,338
William McRichmond
C. 12. W.Va. Vol. Inf.
V. Warner Commissioner
War Department
The Adjutant General's Office, Washington
Jan 8, 1908
Respectfully returned to the
Commissioner of Pensions, with the information that in the case of WILLIAM McRICHMOND Co C, 12 Reg't W.Va. Inf the records show personal description as follows:
Age 24, height 5 feet, 4 inches,
complexion, DARK
eyes, DARK, DARK hair,
place of birth WASHINGTON CO., PA
occupation FARMER
H Ainsworth, The Adjutant General.
Declaration For Pension
State of Washington,
County of Stevens.
On this 3RD day of FEBRUARY A.D. one thousand nine hundred and EIGHT, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, WILLIAM MC RICHMOND, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 70 years of age, and a resident of CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at WHEELING under the name of WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND, on the 9" day of AUGUST, 1862, as a CORPORAL Co- "C", 12 WEST VIRGINIA VOL. INFT. in the service of the United States, in the CIVIL war, and was Honorably Discharged at RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, on the 16th day of JUNE, 1865.
That he was NOT employed in the military or naval service of the United States otherwise than as stated above. That his persoanl description at enlistment was as follows: Height, FIVE feet NINE inches; complexion, DARK; color of eyes, DARK; color of hair, DARK; that his occupation was FARMER; that he was born DECEMBER 29", 1837, at WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENN.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: WEST VIRGINIA TILL ABOUT 1868. RUTLAND ILL TILL 1870, PARSONS KANS TILL 1878, ROSALIA WASH TILL 1892, AT CHEWELAH WASH. EVER SINCE.
That he is a pensioner - Certificate No - 996338, at $10 per month. That he has heretofore applied for pension, under FEB 6" 1907.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 6, 1907, and any amendments thereof.
That his post-office address is CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON
(Claimant's Signature) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
Attest: H. T. SPEDDEN & HOMER DOLEN
A. V. SHEPLER, Notary Public
Declaration For Pension
State of Washington,
County of Stevens.
On this 22ND day of MAY A.D. one thousand nine hundred and TWELVE, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, WILLIAM MCRICHMOND, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 74 years of age, and a resident of CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA under the name of WILLIAM McRICHMOND, on the 9" day of AUGUST, 1862, as a CORPORAL, in Company C TWELFTH WEST VA. INFT. in the service of the United States, in the CIVIL war, and was Honorably Discharged at RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, on the 16th day of JUNE, 1865.
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, FIVE feet NINE inches; complexion, DARK; color of eyes, DARK; color of hair, DARK; that his occupation was FARMER; that he was born DECEMBER 29", 1837.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: RUTLAND ILL. ABOUT 1868; PARSONS KANS. SPRING OF 1878; CHEWELAH WASH. FALL OF 1892. RESP.
That he is a pensioner under Certificate No 996338
That he has heretofore applied for pension, under 996338.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of May 11, 1912.
That his post-office address is CHEWELAH, county of STEVENS, State of WASHINGTON
(Claimant's Signature) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
Attest: F. G. RAUSCH & O. N. JACOBS
JOHN M. SMITH, Notary Public
Declaration For Pension
State of Pennsylvania,
County of Westmoreland, ss:
On this 31st day of DECEMBER, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and TWELVE, personally appeared before me with in for the said county and State aforesaid, WILLIAM NcRICHMOND, who, being duly sworn accoring to law, declares that he is 75 years of age, and a resident of CHERRYVALE, county of MONTGOMERY, State of Kansas; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at WHEELING WEST VA, under the name of WILLIAM McRICHMOND on the 9 day of AUGUST, 1862, as a CORPORAL, in Co C 12 Regiment West Va Infantry in the service of the United States, in the CIVIL War, and was Honorably Discharged at Richmond Va, on the 16" day of JUNE, 1865. That he also served NO OTHER SERVICE.
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 enlsitment was as follows: Height, FIVE feet NINE inches; complexion, DARK; color of eyes, DARK; color of hair, DARK; that his occupation was FARMER; that he was born DECEMBER 29", 1837, at WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: WEST VIRGINIA 3 YEARS; ILLINOIS 10 years; KANSAS 10"; WASHINGTON STATE 25 YEARS AND REMAINDER OF THE TIME WITH MY CHILDREN.
That he is a pensioner under Certificate No 996338
That he has heretofore applied for pension, under 996338.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of May 11, 1912.
That his post-office address is CHERRYVALE, county of MONTGOMERY, State of KANSAS
(Claimant's Signature) WILLIAM Mc RICHMOND
Attest: FRANK GOSHORN & JOE M. STEINER
JNO. C. STEINER
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C., Jan 2, 1915
WM McRICHMOND
358 HOBSON ST
SAN JOSE CAL
886338
Sir:
Will you kindly answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below? The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your family.
Very respectfully, G. M. Saltzgabber, Commissioner
No. 1 Date and place of birth?
Answer: PENN NEAR I CAN TELL 1835.
No. 2 What was your post office at enlistment?
Answer: GLEN EASTON WVA
No. 3 State your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer: SUSAN maidin name SIVERT
No. 4 When, where and by whom were you married?
Answer: 1865 BELMONT CO OHIO MINISTER CAN'T GIVE SECOND WIFE.
No. 5 Is there any official or church record of your marriage?
NO NANCY J GILLASPIE.
Answer: BOTH DED FIRST 1876 SECOND 1911.
No. 6 Were you previously married? ...
Answer: NO DEVORSE NO SECOND MARRIAGE OF NEITHER WOMAN ONE DIED PARSONS KANS 1876 SECOND CHEWELAH WASH 1911.
No. 7 If your present wife was married before her marriage to you...
Answer: NEITHER ONE WAS MARRIED BEFORE THEY MARRIED MY SELF
No. 8 Are you now living with your wife...?
Answer: IS DED
No. 9 State the names and dates of birth of all of your children, living or dead.
Answer: THAT I CANT DO FOR THE RECORD IS IN WASH STATE
ADDA CLARNGER(?) Born 1866
JON 29 Feb 1867
JAMES 1869
MAGGIE SPANGLE 1871
LORLIE WEBB(?) 1873
NELLIE THOMPSON 1875
LOSSON 1877
THIS IS AS NEAR AS I CAN GIVE.
Date March 18, 1915
(Signature) WM MC RICHMOND
Drop Report - Pensioner
William McRICHMOND
R R B Box 125
San Jose Calif
996338
Finance Division
APR 15 1926
The name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $50 per month to Mar 4 1926, has this day been dropped from the roll because of DEATH MCH 15 1926
O. J. Randall, Chief, Finance Division.
