Dear family: We received the Declaration for Original Pension of a Mother from NARA today regarding Sarah A. Mattingly, mother of James Wm Mattingly. We found in these records all sorts of interesting information sent to the pension department regarding my great-grandfather, John Jack Clark Mattingly and his wife, Sarah Ann Clements Mattingly. In a sworn affidavidt from Sarah dated 22 Jan 1881 she lists birthdates as: 1. John Jack Clark Mattingly - 04 May 1810 d. 28 Feb 1884 (sworn physician affidavit Dr. W. E. Mattingly dtd 23 May 1887 as to date of death). 2. Sarah Ann Clements Mattingly b. 07 Oct 1813 d. 28 Aug 1897 (Removed from pension rolls because of death. US Pension Agency 3-405 dtd 10 Nov 1897) 3. Mahala Catherine b. 16 May 1843 4. James W. b. 17 Jan 1844 d. 01 Dec 1864 5. Mary Elizabeth b. 15 Oct 1847 6. Sarah Ann b. 05 Aug 1849 7. Mary Jane b. 19 Mar 1851 8. Julia Catherine b. 03 Jul 1852 9. George Edward b. 17 Mar 1854 d. 12 Jun 1921 James William Mattingly served as a private in the 5th Regiment, KY Infantry. He volunteered 10 Jul 1861 for three years. He was discharged 19 Sep 1864 at Louisville, KY. He was wounded at Chicamonga GA 19 Sep 1863 and held prisoner of war and hospitalized in Richmond VA. Transferred to hospital in Danville, VA. Paroled City Point, VA on 30 Apr 1864. Transferred from Annapolis, MD back to Louisville for discharge. He returned to Marion County following his time of service but remained ill until his death 01 Dec 1864. We have recently acquired a good photo of James Wm that we have shared with Karen and Judith. We will gladly share any information or photos if anyone is interested - George and Cathy Mattingly