Me - My Mom - Ruby Alberta Belknap - Bessie Beatrice Landers - Angeline Henrietta Littrell - Letis Ellen Knox (Littrell)
Quite a few years ago,
I ordered the Civil War pension
application for my 3rd great grandmother, Letis E. (Knox) Littrell from the
National Archives in Washington, D.C. I remember it was quite exciting to see
these records when I finally received them. A cousin recently contacted me
about the Littrell family after reading my blog. So now may be a good time to
share these records. There are eight pages and one title page, so I'll split
them up. The first letter is dated December 31, 1862, about a month after her husband dies from lung disease contracted
during his service. She states that she married John H. Littrell on September
20th, 1852, which matches their marriage record. Margaret Robinson and Mr.
Kyne, residents of Dubuque, are character witnesses for Letis. My 3rd great
grandmother signs her name at the bottom of the first page. It's amazing to see
your ancestors script from 155 years ago.
Source:
Federal Military
Pension Application, Letis E. Littrell, widow's pension, service of John H.
Littrell (unassigned recruit, 12th regiment of infantry, civil war); pension
file no. 11 273, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
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