Carlisle County, Kentucky Confederate Pension Applications, published by Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogical Society, Wickliffe, KY, 1994 State of Kentucky Carroll County Elizabeth Carroll of this State and County, desiring to avail herself of the pension allowed to Indigent Widows of Soldiers . . . hereby submits her proofs, and after being duly sworn true answers to make the following questions, deposes . . as follows: Full name and address: Elizabeth Carroll, Bardwell, Carlislle County, KY How long have you been a resident of this state? Since 1864--50 years. When and where were you born and what wa your maiden name? 1841 in North Carolina Elizabeth Setser When and where was your husband born--his full name, where you were married, and who performed the marriage ceremony. 1841 Graves County, KY. William Alexander Carroll. Married in Izard County, Ark. Parson Great. When and where and in what Company and Regiment did your husband enlist or serve during the War between the States? 1861 Miller Co. MO Co "A" Johnson's? Regt. How long did your husband serve? Over one year. When and where did your husband's Company surrender? Don't know. Was your husband present at the time and place when his Company surrendered? Don't know. If not with his command at surrender, state clearly and specifically where he was: [blank] When and where did your husband die? 1892 in Bardwell, KY At the time of your husband's death, were you living with him? Yes What property, real or personal, or income do you have or possess, and its gross value? Nothing. Have you a family? If so, who compose such family? No Name some friend, giving his name and postoffice address, who will be willing to have us write to him about your case, if necessary. Dr. G.W. Payne Bardwell, Co. KY Signed Elizabeth X Carroll. 8 July 1912. K.O. Wellingham, Jr. Clerk of Carlisle County. Questions for Witnesses Carlisle County . . . T.L. Carroll of said State and County, being a witness in support of the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Carroll for a pension under Confederate Pension Law approved 11 March 1912, after being duly sworn . . What is your name and address? T.L. Carroll Bardwell, KY How long have you been acquainted with applicant? 55 years. Where does she reside and how long since she has been a resident of this State? Bardwell, Ky above 45 years. Were you ever acquainted with her husband. Yes Were either or both of you present at the marriage? Yes How did you know him? All his life. When and where did W.A. Carroll enlist? Miller County, MO Were you a member of the same Company and Regiment? No How long did he perform regular military duty? About 14 mos When and where did his Company surrender? Don't know Were you with the command when it surrendered? No Was W.A. Carroll the husband of applicant present? No If not present, where was he? In Ky When and where did he leave his command? Springfield, MO Jan 1862. For what cause. Had served time out as volunteer By whose authority did he leave? Regimental How do you know all this? Was present with him. When and where did W.A. Carroll die? Bardwell Ky about 1891 or 1892. Where did he reside at his death, and how long had he been a resident of Kentucky at his death? Bardwell. Resided here since 1864. Do you know of your own knowledge that applicant is the lawful widow of W.A. Carroll? Yes Has she remained unmarried since her soldier husband's death, and is she now his widow? Yes What property, effects or income has the applicant? None Has applicant conveyed any property in the last two years or given any away? No Signed T.L. Carroll 8 July 1912