THE NATIONAL ARCHIVESSOLDIER'S CERTIFICATEVETERAN: Joseph Ekis SERVICE: Co. H. 102 Pa. Vol. Inf. CAN No. 10474 BUNDLE No. 33 |
State of Pennsylvania; County of Butler }ss:
On this 30th day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-three personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Quarter Sessions Court, a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Joseph Ekis, aged 47 years, a resident of the Twp of Washington, county of Butler, State of Pennsylvania, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Joseph Ekis, who was ENROLLED on the ... day of October, 1862, in company H of the 102 regiment of Penna. Vol. commanded by Capt. Thos. McLaughlin, and was honorable DISCHARGED at Pittsburgh on the ... day of June or July, 1865; that his physical description is as follows: Age, 47 years; height, 6 feet ... inches; complexion, Light; hair, Dark; eyes, Grey. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of duty at Fredericksburg, in the State of Virginia on or about the ... day of April or May, 1863, he with ??? was placed near artillery and his hearing affected in such a way that (he) ??? ??? being hard of hearing am at present disabled otherwise at present have not been able to do a days work for one year on ??? ??? say that this comes from the affect of the U.S. Service.
That he was treated in hospitals as follows: never was in any.
That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above.
That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in various places in the State of Penna., and his occupation has been that of a farmer. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound physical health, being when enrolled a farmer. That he is now totaly disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension-roll of the United States.
Claimant's signature:
Joseph Ekis
Attest:
R. A. Mifflin
W. N. Hoover
State of Pennsylvania, County of Butler }ss.
On this 29 day of March, A.D. 1883; personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, Joseph Ekis, aged 47 years, a resident of North Hope in the County of Butler, and State of Pennsylvania and whose Post-Office address is North Hope, Pa.
... declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:
I can not furnish the affidavit of a doctor who treated me for deafness. I never was treated in the army for deafness.
Joseph Ekis
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this
29 day of March 1883
Saml. Smith, J.P.
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Rank, Corporal Company, H Regiment, 102nd Pa. Vols. Post-office address: North Hope, Pa. |
ADDRESS OF THE BOARD: Post Office, Butler County, " State, Penna. Date of Examination, March 31, 1886. | |
WE HEREBY CERTIFY that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States at or near a place named Chancellorsville, Va., and while in line of duty, on or about the 2nd day of May, 1863, he incurred deafness and that in consequence therof he is disabled for earning his subsistence by manual labor.
His pulse-rate is 100 per minute; his respiration 20; his temperature 99; his height is 6 feet and 2-1/2 inches; he weighs 163 pounds, and states that he is 51 years of age.
Touching the cause and degree of the disability for which he claims a pension, he makes the following statement:
While lying in front of a battery at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va., I noticed that I could not hear with my left ear. There was a constant roaring noise in it then and ever since. Sometimes have pain and an aching in the ear. Was so deaf in the Army that I could not hear the commands of Officers. My right ear got better so that I could hear pretty well, but I have been deaf ever since in the service.
The examination reveals the following objective facts in support of his statements:
We find the left external auditory canal contracted and filled with cerumen which we could not remove at one sitting owing to irritability of the ports, and therefore we cannot see the tympanum; right canal not so much contracted nor filled with cerumen; the tympanum as far as could be seen presents nothing abnormal. He could not hear watch when pressed against left aurical and only slightly when pressed against the right, -Dis- Total deafness of left ear, and severe of right -- also -- rapid, irregular, and labored action of the heart, with enlargement, and a systolic valvular murmur; probably aortic stenosis -- also flabbiness of muscles and evidence of mal-nutrition; Disability "Total."
From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement, probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been aggravated or prolonged by vicious habits. He is, in our opinion, entitled to a Specific rating for the disability caused by Deafness, for that caused by — , and "Total" for that caused by disease of heart, the sum of which aggregates "Total" and a specific.
Board:
J. L. Lusk, Pres.,
R. H. Pillow, Sec'y
S. Graham, Treas.,
First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full namd and her maiden name.
Answer. Ann E. Mechling was my wife's name.
Second. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. Married in Butler the 12th day of Feb. 1857.
Third. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. I have no record. By Rev. John Ansley, Methodist minister.
Fourth. Were you previously married? If so,...
Answer. No.
Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer. Emma J. was born June the 17, 1854[sic]; James B. born July 16th, 1860; Richard M. b. August 23rd, 1862; Susan I. born Sept ?, 1867; John A. born April 23, 1869; Sidney E. born Jan. 6, 1871; Charles F. born Sept 18, 1873; [George Thomas not shown.] Joseph L. born Feb. 25, 1876, Lewis L. born April 5, 1878; Samuel C. born Oct 14th, 1880[sic].
Joseph Ekis
Date of reply, July 6th, 1898.
Insert character and number of claim. Original. Pension Claim No. 468.034.
Name and rank of claimant. Joseph Ekis, Rank, Corpl., Company H, 102 Reg't. Pa.,
Post office address of board. Mercer, Pa.
Claimant's post office address. North Hope, Pa. Date of examination. April 16th, 1890.
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Deafness.
Pulse rate per minute, 99; respiration, 18; temperature, 99; height, 6 feet, 2 inches; weight, 169 pounds; age, 55 years.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for, Original. At the battle of Fredericksburg in May 1863 he incurred total deafness of left ear and severe deafness of rt. ear from the cannonaiding. The deafness has been permanent ever since.
Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: He cannot hear the watch pressed against either ear. We find post-nasal congestion of mucous membrane and mucous membrane of pharnex congested. The Eustachian tubes are not stenosed. We find both auditory canals dry and unhealthy and both tympanis ruptured. He cannot hear at all with left ear but can hear loud conversation with right ear.
From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgment, probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is, in our opinion, entitled to a 25/30 rating for the disability caused by deafness.
? Clark, Pres.; R. M. ?Cape, Sec'y.; Thomas Elliott, Treas.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Butler, ss:
On this 24th 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, Joseph Ekis, who, being duly sworn according to law declares that he is 77 years of age and a resident of Washington Township, county of Butler, State of Pennsylvania; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Butler, Pa., under the name of Joseph Ekis, on the 15th (about) day of October, 1862, as a Private, in Co. H, 102 Reg. Pennsylvania Vols. in the service of the United States, in the Civil War, and was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh, on day of Close of War, 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 a follows: Height 6 feet 2 inches; complexion, light; color of eyes, grey; color of hair, light; that his occupation was farmer; that he was born March 30, 1835, at Jefferson Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, discharge lost.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: Butler Co., Pa.
That he is a pensioner under certificate No. 483831.
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 May 11, 1912.
That his post-office address is North Washington, county of Butler, State of Penna.
Claimant's signature in full:
Joseph Ekis
Attest:
J. Harvey Bell
1. C A Brown
2. Alice Bell
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of May, A.D. 1912, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing including the words ..., erased, and the words 'about', added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
My commission Expires: March 10, 1913
J. Harvey Bell
Notary Public
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North Washington, Pa. Please send me blanks to make application for pension due Joseph Ekis at the time of his death. He was a soldier of the Civil War now deceased.
Yours truly, |
State of Pennsylvania County of Butler }ss:
On this 30th day of November, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, Emma Gibson, aged 57 years, a resident of Washington Twp., County of Butler, State of Pennsylvania, who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain reimbursement from the accrued pension for expenses paid (or obligation incurred) in the last sickness and burial of Joseph Ekis, who was a pensioner of the United States by certificate No. 483831, on account of the service of Joseph Ekis in Corporal, Co. H, 102nd Reg., Pa. Inf. That pension was last paid to April 4, 1915.
That the answers to questions propounded below are full, complete, and truthful to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and that no evidence necessary to a proper adjustment of all claims against the accrued pension is suppressed or withheld.
1. What was the full name of the deceased pensioner? Joseph Ekis.
2. In what capacity was decedent pensioned? Invalid Soldier.
3. If decedent was pensioned as an invalid soldier or sailor--
4. Did pensioner leave a child under 16 years of age? No
5. Is any such child...
6. Were any sick or death benefits paid on pensioner's account? No
7. Was there insurance (life, accident, or health) in force on life of pensioner at time of death? No
8. thru 13. NA
14. Did the deceased pensioner leave any money, real estate, or personal property? None
15. thru 17. NA
18. Did pensioner leave an unindorsed pension check? No
19. What was your relation to the deceased pensioner? I am his daughter.
20. Are you married? Was married, husband now dead.
21. What was the cause of pensioner's death? Chronic Diarrhea
22. When did the pensioner's last sickness begin? His sickness was a gradual decline for past 3 ???
23. From what date did the pensioner become so ill as to require the regular and daily attendance of another person constantly until death? About Feb. 1, 1915 he became weak and had to remain in his room and have his meals taken to him and ??? ???
24. Give the name and postoffice address of each physician who attended the pensioner during last sickness. Walter T. Lowry, North Washington, Pa.
25. State the names of the persons by whom the pensioner was nursed during the last sickness. Myself, said Emma Gibson.
26. Where did the pensioner live during last sickness? With me in Washington Twp. Butler
27. Where did the pensioner die? At my home.
28. When did the pensioner die? May 19, 1915
29. Where was the pensioner buried? Highland Cemetery, Washington Twp., Butler
30. Has there been paid, or will application be made for payment to you or any other person, any part of the expenses of the pensioner's last sickness and burial by any State, County, or municipal corporation? No.
31. State below the expenses of the pensioner's last sickness and burial. Write the word none where no charge is made in case of any item or expense noted.
W. T. Lowry Physician Paid when service was done.
I. N. Thompson Medicine Paid when bought.
Emma Gibson Nursing and care Paid by ???
John F. Harper Undertaker $80.00
Livery 5.00
John F. Harper gives credit by
amt pd by State 50.00
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Total 30.00
32. is the above a complete list of all the expenses of the last sickness and burial of the deceased pensioner? Yes.
That my post-office address is .... street, town or city of North Washington, County of Butler, State of Pennsylvania.
Emma Gibson
Also appeared C. A. Brown and T. P. Mifflin who, being duly sworn, say that they saw Emma Gibson, the claimant, sign her name to this application; that they know the claimant herein and that their answers to the following questions are true:
Name: C. A. Brown Name: T. P. Mifflin
P.O. Address: North Washington, Pa. P.O. Address: North Washington, Pa.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 30th day of November, A.D. 1915; and I certify that the contents of the foregoing application were fully made known and explained to the claimant and witnesses before swearing, that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and I further certify that the reputation for credibility of the witnesses whose signatures appear above is good.
J. Harvey Bell
Notary Public
My commission expires
March 10, 1917.
Give date of pensioner's death: May 19, 1915
Give date of commencement of pensioner's last sickness: May 12, 1915
From what date did the pensioner require the regular and daily attendance of another person constantly until death? For past 2 years it was necessary for his daughter to care for him, was confined to his room since Feb. 1, 1915
During what period did you attend the pensioner? He was not under regular care of any physician
State nature of disease from which pensioner died: Acute enteritis
Give name of each person who rendered service as nurse, and who has made or will make a charge for such service: None
Give name of any other physician who attended the pensioner in last sickness: None
Has your bill been paid; if so, by whom? Yes. Plummer Gibson, minor son of Emma Gibson.
Mention any other facts within your knowledge which in your opinion would be helpful in adjusting this claim for reimbursement: All bills except the burial were settled by pensioner's pension.
I certify that the foregoing statement is correct.
Nov. 30, 1915 W. T. Lowry
See statements of Lewis Mechling and Christian Mechling
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