Jinks & others, Here is some data from the Confederate Pension application of Benjamin F Pate, Sr, Wilkinson Co Ga, that we were discussing several weeks ago. [abstract from microfilm] Application under Act 1910 Questions for Applicants to Answer Name/Residence- Benjamin F Pate, Sr, Irwinton, Wilkinson Co., GA In this state continuous -62 years since 1848 Enlisted -May 1864 Irwinton GA Co D 8th GA Reg Company surrendered or discharged--Augusta Ga Apr 1865 Not present at surrender; was at Macon, GA; Left command at Jonesboro GA middle of Nov 1864 on account of Rupture under authority of medical board; leave granted until able to bear arms Property owned/cash value 4 Nov 1908- horse $50, wagon $20, buggy $20, household $50 Monthly income-none; Drawing pension-no; Ever applied for pension- no signed- B. F. Pate, Sr 12 Aug 1910, Wilkinson Co., GA Questions for Witness- A. Chambers, Irwinton, Wilkinson Co., GA Known applicant- Wilkinson Co., GA 50 yrs Same company signed- A Chambers 12 Aug 1910 Affadavit of 2 Freeholders E. Johnson, J. L Byington 12 Aug 1910 ____________________________ B F Pate, Wilkinson Co 1926 Application for Pension Due Deceased Pensioner To Pay Expense of last illness and funeral For B F. Pate, Sr DATE OF DEATH- DEC 12 1926 Approved 29 Dec 1926.... Paid There are several pages related to this last application: Geo W DuPree, MD doctor bill; casket bill... Application for Pension due filed by B. F. Pate, Jr. >From the dates, it appears that this is the same Benjamin F Pate who was on the Joe Brown Census Twiggs Co GA. Lindy