William B. Baty, Co. "G" 80th Illinois Infantry; mother Margaret Baty (application # 16,553) On March 12, 1863 Margaret Baty, aged 55 and a resident of Randolph County, Illinois filed a Mother's Claim for pension. She states that she is the mother of William B. Baty who was a Private in Company "G" in the 80th Illinois Volunteers and who died at Mumfordsville Kentucky on November 30, 1862 of measles or erysipelas. She is the widow of Andrew Baty. There is a letter from John Taylor, Margaret Baty's lawyer: Sparta, Illinois 15th Dec. 1865 Hon. Joseph H. Barret Comr of Pensions The case of Margaret Baty No. 16,553 I abandoned this case long since, from the fact that the applicant is not entitled to a Pension. I forwarded her application under protest. I have notified her that I could not prosecute her claim any further. Respectfully, John Taylor 1850 Randolph Township 5, South range 6, West 3rd Principle Meridian, page 26 Andrew Beaty 60 SC Margaret 44 SC Eliza B. 22 ILL Jane E. 20 ILL Sarah Anne 18 ILL Eleanor 15 ILL John 12 ILL Martha D. 10 ILL William B. 9 ILL Margaret E. 4 ILL Laurel Baty, L252