From: "YANCY J MORT" Subject: MORT FAMILY OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY Date: Thu, 2 Oct 1997 17:47:36 -0600 Researching my ggg grandpa ADAM MORT (1816-1887) and wife HARRIET (DOBBS) MORT (1826-1887). They immigrated to the US from England 1838-1842, and settled in Schuylkill County. Adam and brothers GEORGE (1815-1869) and LOT (1834-1893) were all miners. George also owned property in Ashland to include the old Mort Hotel which was sold upon his death. Adam served with Co. C of the 84th Pa Vols in the Civil War 1861-63. The Mort clan lived primarily in Ashland / Girardville areas. Lot Mort moved to Trevorton and died there. The Morts married into quite a few families up in that area to include: CURRY, JONES, PFEFFER, LINDENMUTH, MILLER, NETTLES, ANDERSON, WILLIAMS, TILEY, OSTER, WHALEN, BACHMAN. Anyone researching these lines feel free to drop me a line, I'd love to make a connection!! Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 08:36:49 -0600 MORT, DOBBS, CURRY/CURREY, JONES Hello all!! My name is Yancy Mort, and I'm researching the following persons in the county. ADAM MORT b.1816 ENG, d. 1887 Girardville, HARRIET (DOBBS) MORT b.1826 ENG, d.1887 Girardville area. They had 3 children: Adam Job b.1859, James Vincent (my gg grandpa) b.1863, and Martha b. 1867. Adam and brothers GEORGE b. 1815 ENG, and LOT b.1834 ENG, were miners. George had quite a bit of real estate in Ashland to include the old Mort Hotel, which was sold upon his death in 1869. George also owned the land upon which Garner and Christian Ironworks was operated. Lot moved to Trevorton and his son Thomas b.1860 was a J.O.P./ Postmaster in Trevorton for many years. Adam fought with the 84th Pa Volunteers Co 'D' in the Civil War 1861-63. My gg grandpa James V. married SARAH JANE CURRY/CURREY b.1867 Wales, and had the following: WILLIAM O. 1884, HARRIET 1886, MARGARET 1888, JAMES JR. 1891, ANNIE 1894, MARTHA J. 1896, HARRIET 1899, FRANK B. 1902, ADAM 1907, SARAH J. 1909, MILDRED M. 1911. My g grandpa was JAMES VINCENT JR. b.1891, who fought in WWI and was one of the lucky survivors, marrying GERTRUDE EVA JONES b.1898 Gilberton?. They had the following: WILLIAM J. 1916, GERTRUDE 1924, CHARLES E. 1926. All the kids were born in Girardville, and Morts lived there until a few years ago, when my grandpa's cousin Clint Mort finally got too old to live alone and went to the Ashland Hospital for care. Clint is the oldest Mort relative that I know of still living. He was born in 1909, and celebrated his 87th birthday this past June. Unfortunately I am stationed in Arizona in the military, so am very limited in my resources. Any help, and anyone descended from a MORT in the area, please contact me, as my Morts were the only ones in the County then. THANX!!!! Yancy James Mort MORTSTER@prodigy.net From: "YANCY J MORT" Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 11:50:36 -0700 Here's the first installment, my direct ancestor, ggg grandpa Adam Mort's pension, his wife's 1870 poem, misc. property documents for Adam's brother George Mort, and a quick descendancy chart from Adam to my daughters. Adam Mort Family History 1816-present P1********* PENSIONER DROPPED UNITED STATES PENSION AGENCY PHILADELPHIA, PA. March 31, 1903 Certificate no. 292, 565 Class Wid., G.L. Pensioner Eliza M. Mort Soldier Adam Mort Service Pvt. C, 84th Pa. Vols. The Commissioner of Pensions. Sir: I have the honor to report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $12, to Feb 4, 1900, has been dropped because of death, on April 14, 1900. Very respectfully, H. Mullholland U.S. Pension Agent P2**** 351929 War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, December 3, 1881 Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Adam Mort Private Company "C" 84th Regiment Penna. Volunteers, was enrolled on the 5th day of October, 1861, at Schuylkill Co. Pa. For 3 years, and is reported on roll dated Jan 26/62 (first on file). Present roll July and Aug/62. Absent in hospital roll dated Oct 31/62. Absent in hospital on roll dated Dec 31/62. Absent sick in hospital roll Jan and Feb/63. Not on file roll March and Apr/63. Reports will discharge Feb 11/63. Nature of sickness not stated. Regret hospital records not on file. Assistant Adjutant General P3*********** No. 221743 WAR DEPARTMENT, SURGEON GENERAL'S OFFICE, RECORD AND PENSION DIVISION, Washington, D.C. May 7, 1883 Sir, I have the honor to return herewith your request for a report of hospital treatment in claim No. 351929, with such information as is furnished by the records filed in this office, viz: that Adam Mort Co. C 84th Pa. Vols. Was examined by a Medical Board at Convalescent Camp near Alexandria Va. On Feb 3, 1863 for discharge, diagnosis functional disease of the heart. No record of treatment found in this case. By order of the Surgeon General; B.F. Cope To the Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Army Commissioner of Pensions. Per: J. French P4************* ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY FOR DISCHARGE. Pvt Adam Mort of Captain B.M. Morrow's Company, C of the 84th Pa Regiment of the United States Vols was enlisted by John W. Taylor of the 84th Regiment of Pa. Vols at Schuylkill Co. Pa. On the 5th day of October 1861, to serve 3 years; he was born in Manchester in England is 47 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, and by occupation when enlisted a miner. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 61 days STATION: Convalescent Camp Va. DATE: Feb 3/63 R.P. Crawford Commanding I certify, that I have carefully examined the said Adam Mort of Captain Morrow's Company, and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of functional disease of the heart and general debility: contracted in the service. Disability 1/2 President of the Board DISCHARGED, this eleventh day of February 1863, at Convalescent Camp Va. P5************** APPLICATION FOR ACCRUED PENSION. (WIDOWS) State of Pennsylvania, County of Schuylkill : On this 10th day of December, 1887, personally appeared Eliza Mort, who, being duly sworn, declares that she is the lawful widow of Adam Mort, deceased; that he died on the 27th day of October, 1887; that he had been granted a pension by certificate No. 351929 which is not surrendered because it is in the hands of his children by a former wife; that he had been paid the pension by the Pension Agent at Philadelphia up to the 11th day of September, 1887; after which date he had not been employed or paid in the Army, Navy, or Marine service of the United States; that she was married to the said Adam Mort on the 11th day of July, 1887, at Pottsville, in the state of Pennsylvania; that she had been previously married; that her husband had been previously married; that she hereby makes application for the pension which had accrued on aforesaid certificate to the date of death; and that her residence is St. Clair, County of Schuylkill, State of Pennsylvania, and her Post-office address is the same. (widow's signature) Eliza Mort Also personally appeared George Rodgers, residing at St. Clair Pennsylvania, and Thomas T. Williams, residing at St. Clair Penna. , who, being duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Eliza Wood Mort sign her name to the foregoing declaration; that they know her to be the lawful widow of Adam Mort, who died on the 27th day of October, 1887; and that their means of knowledge that said parties were husband and wife, and that the husband died on the said date , are as follows: Having seen marriage certificate and as neighbors know they have lived together as such- and know of his death on said date by written evidence and telegram shown by widow. (signature of witnesses) Geo. Rodgers Thos. T. Williams Sworn and subscribed before me on this tenth day of December, 1887, and I certify that the affiants are reputable persons; that they know the contents of their depositions, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. I further certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the above claim. John Jacob Weber J.O.P. P6************** DECLARATION FOR ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION To be executed before a court of record or some officer thereof having custody of its seal. State of Pennsylvania County of Schuylkill On this 23rd day of February 1880 personally appeared before me, prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, Adam Mort, aged 64 years, a resident of the borough of Girardville, county of Schuylkill State of Pennsylvania, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Adam Mort who was ENROLLED on the 5th of October, 1861, in company C of the 84th regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers commanded by Captain Morrow, and was honorably DISCHARGED at Convalescent Camp Va. On the 11th day of February, 1863; that his personal description is as follows: age 64 years; height 5 feet 6 inches; complexion dark; hair, grey; eyes black. That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of his duty at Warrington Junction, in the State of Virginia on or about the 10th day of October, 1862, he contracted a severe cold which settling in his throat and lungs, ended in pleurisy and asthma. That he was treated in hospitals as follows: Convalescent Camp Virginia. That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as stated above. That since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the Boroughs of Ashland and Girardville in the State of Pennsylvania, and his occupation has been that of a Miner and Peddler. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when enrolled a miner. That he is now disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension-roll of the United States. He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, W.A. Murr of Ashland Schuylkill County, State of Pennsylvania, his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim. That he has not received nor applied for a pension. That his Post Office Address is Girardville, county of Schuylkill State of Pennsylvania. Claimant's signature: (his mark) Attest: Edward Wild Wm. A. Christian Also personally appeared Edward Wild, residing at Pottsville, Pa. And William A. Christian, residing at Ashland Pa., persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Adam Mort, the claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Edward Wild Wm A. Christian Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of February 1880, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect , in the prosecution of this claim. Thos. F. ?? Prothonotary P7************ U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 17, 1883 I G.F. Hoop late surgeon of the 84th Reg. Pa. Vols. Do hereby certify that I first became acquainted with Adam Mort Private of Co. C 84th Reg. Pa. Vols. At Camp Crossman in Huntingdon Co. Pa. About the 10th of October 1861. He was at that time to all appearances a sound and healthy man. But some two or three weeks after that he took cold from the causes incident to camp life and had an attack of pleurisy for which I treated him and he recovered and assumed his duties as a soldier in camp but additionally had an attack of asthma which (lengthened his stay) from duty. He (spent) Christmas with the Regiment and marched with (them) in the later part of December 1861 to Virginia via Hagerstown Md, Cumberland Md., Martinsburg Va. to Winchester Va. And he took part in the battle of the later named place about the 23rd day of March 1862 and from there he marched with the command until the Regiment camped near Warrington Va. About the middle of May 1862 at which place he again became so much afflicted with asthma that he was unable longer to discharge the duties of a soldier in camp or field and I sent him with a (group) of other debilitated soldiers to a convalescent camp near Alexandria Va. After which time my business of him ceased. It now appears from official papers in his pension that he remained there until February 1863 and was then discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability. I further certify that I have no interest direct nor indirect in the prosecution of this claim and that these facts are ??? from a medical examiner's report, of camp and field notes, and from personal recollection of the man and his treatment. G.F. Hoop P8************ ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE CLAIM OF ELIZA M. MORT AFFIDAVIT OF THOMAS THOMAS OF ASHLAND State of Pennsylvania, County of Schuylkill: In the matter of Eliza M. Mort Pension Claim the Widow of Adam Mort on this 24th day of September 1890 personally appeared before me a prothonotary in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Thomas Thomas aged 63 years, a resident of Ashland in the county of Schuylkill and State of Pennsylvania well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows: (I) have been acquainted with the applicant about 30 years and after the claimant came home from the war he complained to me of having pleurisy and asthma and from 1880, I would meet the claimant once a month being as I called on him once a month to see him as an old friend, and was at the claimant's house two weeks prior to the claimant's death which occurred on the 27th day of October 1887. The fatal cause of the claimant's death was due to pleurisy and asthma. I further declare that I have no interest in said case and I am not concerned in its prosecution. (His mark) H.B. Graeff Thomas Thomas M.A. Carey (Affiants) P9************* State of Pennsylvania County of Schuylkill In the matter of the claim of accrued Pension of Eliza Maria Mort as the widow of Adam Mort, on certificate No. 249,737, Co "C" 84th Regt. Pa. Vols. On this 2nd day of March 1888 personally came before me, a J.O.P. in and for the aforesaid County Wm. J. ?Afco? Of the Borough of Girardville County of Schuylkill and State of Pennsylvania and the Rev. S.R. Chubb of the same place, who I hereby certify are respectable and credible persons and who being duly sworn declare in relation to the aforesaid case as follows: We have known Adam Mort and Harriet his former wife for at least 4 years. We know and hereby certify that said Harriet wife of Adam Mort died on the 2nd day of April 1887 and was buried on the 5th day of April 1887 at Girardville in said County and State, and also that Adam Mort, the said Pensioner, died on the 27th day of October 1887 and was buried on the 30th day of October 1887 at Girardville in said County and State- we were present at the funeral of each- we have no interest in said claim. Wm. J. Afco S.R. Chubb P10************** I Richard Edwards hereby certify that on the 11th day of July in the year 1887 at Pottsville Pa, Mr. Adam Mort and Mrs. Eliza Maria Wood were by me united in marriage in accordance with license issued by the clerk of the Orphans Court of Schuylkill County Pa. Richard Edwards Minister of the Gospel Sworn and subscribed before me this 2nd day of February 1888. Joseph Johnston, J.O.P. P11************* Here's the poem Adam's wife Harriet wrote in the Girardville paper, enjoy: THE MINERS AND LABORERS ----------------------------- It was on a Monday morning, All in the month of May; The birds were sweetly singing, Sending forth their joyous lay. Yes, it was on that beauteous morning The second day of May; In Eighteen Hundred and Seventy, That our Miners had their day. They were all attired so decently, Quite neat from top to toe; They wore white gloves upon their hands, As white as driven snow. They gathered in great numbers, >From district and from branch; And like noble hearted heroes, To the Depots did advance. There were iron steeds in waiting, Deck'd with colors bright and true, It was our Nation's colors, Yes, it was Red, White, and Blue. Those iron steeds did snort and prance, The fires did briskly burn, And to the borough of St. Clair, The wheels did swiftly turn. Thanks be unto those gentlemen, Who so faithfully did repair, To address those hardy sons of toil, >From district far and near. Through Port Carbon and through Pottsville Did march this gallant band, And so well did they conduct themselves, As though princes of the land. Their behavior was becoming, As thus they marched along; Which made, full many a one to cheer, Our noble Miner's throng. They wore the star upon their breast, And colors of the Nation; As a mark of faithful friendship, And of their Association. Their handsome banners waving, High in the balmy breeze; The music sweetly sounding, Through Valleys, brush and trees. All hail the Miners' banner, All hail them ever true, All hail the star upon their breast, All hail Red, White and Blue. God speed their Picks and Shovels, Although they've long laid still; The Needles and the Scrapers, Likewise the Sledge and Drill. Success to the toiling Miners, To the Laborers their mates; Success to all dear little boys, Who work at picking out slate. Long life to all Miners and Laborers, And God guide them in wisdom way, Be they ever one in friendship, Success to the W.B.A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- HARRIET MORT: GIRARDVILLE, MAY, 1870 We thank Mrs. Mort for her noble poem; it gladdens our heart, the smiles of the ladies are encouraging, and old pugnacity of Pottsville set it down, that the Miners are not only united and in favor of the W.B.A., but the Miners Wives' too, God bless them. P12************** John Wildman and Sarah, D.B. 48-600 To: Dated Mar 17, 1856 George Mort Recorded Mar 18, 1856 Consideration $475. 00 SIGNED AND WITNESSED Lot 1, Section 85, in Ashland, on NW corner of Third and Brock, 25' x 125'. Subject to Brock deed exceptions and reservations. P13************* John Brock D.B. 67-38 To: Dated Aug 17, 1858 George Mort Recorded Sep 10, 1861 Consideration $1124. 00 SIGNED AND WITNESSED Three lots in Ashland on the west side of Third street, north of Brock street, being lots 2, 3, and 4 in section 85containing in front or breadth on Third street aforesaid 75 feet and extending of that width in depth 125 feet to a 25 feet wide street. Mineral rights reserved. P14************ M. F. Mort, Administratrix of the Estate D.B. 120-560 of George Mort, To: Dated Nov 22, 1871 Recorded Nov 24, 1871 Lewis P. Garner and William A. Christian Consideration: premises and $1 No Warranty SIGNED AND WITNESSED All those four lots in Ashland on the west side of Third street, being the lots marked on the lithographed map or plan of said Borough numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in section 85. Subject to exceptions as in the deed from John Brock to George Mort Aug 17, 1858. George Mort on Jul 1, 1868 made an agreement of sales with Lewis P. Garner and William A. Christian, t/a Garner and Christian for the premises. Mort died before giving a deed, so the OC was asked to make an order of specific performance which was made Apr 25, 1870 directing a conveyance upon payment of the purchase price balance. On Mar 13, 1871 the court determined that the dower of M. F. Mort, the widow, had not been divested by the sale by George Mort in his lifetime and that therefore the balance due should be paid to the widow upon her executing a deed for her right of dower. NOTES: D.B. 105-261 has the agreement, recorded Dec 7, 1868 OC 14-576 is a proceeding for the sale for the payment of debts There are voluminous papers in the M-1869 file which show the above proceeding, but they do not seem to have been entered in any docket. P15************** M. F. Mort, widow and relict of D. B. 120-563 George Mort, deceased, To: Dated Nov 22, 1871 Recorded Nov 24, 1871 Lewis P. Garner and William A. Christian Consideration $1500. 00 SIGNED AND WITNESSED QUITCLAIM DEED All dower interest and other interest to the four above mentioned lots *******************************NOTE*********************************** ADAM, GEORGE, JOHN AND LOT WERE BROTHERS, ALL BUT LOT LIVED IN THE GIRARDVILLE/ ASHLANDAREA AS MINERS. LOT MOVED TO TREVORTON, PA. MY LINE: ADAM MORT b1816 MANCHESTER,ENGLAND d1887 Pa. SP. HARRIET MAUD (DOBBS) MORT b1826 WALES d1887 Pa. S JAMES VINCENT MORT SR. b1863 ST CLAIR TWP., Pa. SP. SARAH JANE (CURRY) MORT b1867 ABERCARN,WALES S JAMES VINCENT MORT JR. b1891 GIRARDVILLE, Pa. SP. GERTRUDE EVA (JONES) MORT b1897 GILBERTON, Pa. S CHARLES EUGENE MORT b1926 ALLENTOWN, Pa. SP. BERTHA LORRAINE (HENRY) MORT b1927 LANCASTER Pa. S JAMES EUGENE MORT b1947 EMMAUS, Pa. SP. LINDA MARIE (MINGLE) MORT b1948 MUNCY, Pa. S YANCY JAMES MORT b1970 ALLENTOWN, Pa. SP. REBECCA SUE (WILKINSON) MORT b1972 RICHMOND, In. D ASHLEY RENEE MORT b1992 WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. D BRITTNEY MARIE MORT b1994 CAMP PENDLETON, Ca. Here's John Mort's Pension documents of genealogical value. As you'll note, his widow Mary Ann (McMillen) Mort took the children to WV, then on to E. Palestine Ohio. John and Mary's sons George and John each had a bunch of kids (John had 10 sons!) thus propagating the Mort name throughout Ohio, and much of the rest of the country! Take Care, Yancy Mort PAGE 1*************** ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY FOR DISCHARGE JOHN MORT of Captain John Boyle Company D of the 96th Regiment of the United States Infantry was enlisted by Lt. Byre of the 96th Regiment of Pa. Vols. At Pottsville Pa on the 23rd day of September 1861, to serve 3 years; he was born in Manchester England is 45 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation when enlisted a miner. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days. STATION: Convalescent Camp, Va. DATE: Feb. 5th 1863 I certify, that I have carefully examined the said JOHN MORT of Captain Boyle’s Company, and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of: disease of the heart contracted in the Service. Discharged this 13th day of February 1863, at Convalescent Camp Virginia. PAGE 2************** I Harvey M. Bower who has been a J.O.P. at Enon Valley Pa. at least ever sice the year 1875 do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage between THOMAS K. DAVIS and MARY ANN MORT on the 4th day of October 1879 the record of which is written in my marriage records number 137 and reads: “October 4th A.D. 1879 at 10 o’clock am in sitting room of residence Enon Valley Pa. personally appeared before me Thomas K. Davis and Mary Ann Mort both of the villiage of East Palestine Ohio and were by me legally joined in marriage.” Harvey M. Bower PAGE 3*************** State of Pennsylvania Snyder County Personally appeared before me a J.O.P. in and for said county of Snyder Aaron Reber aged 61 years who being duly sworn, deposeth and says as follows; I am now living in this county, have lived in this county 2 years. I lived in Schuylkill County for some years. I was living in Tuscarora, Schuylkill Township in Schuylkill County Pa.; While I was acting as J.O.P. I remember JOHN MORT and also MARY ANN McMILLEN. I married them on the 24th day of November 1852 in Tuscarora, Schuylkill County Pa. Mrs. Mort’s name was Mary Ann McMillen before she was married to John Mort. I am informed that she is now a widow; and further saith not, except that I have no interest in this claim for pension in any way. J.H. Hartman J.O.P. PAGE 4************ WIDOW’S PENSION MARY ANN MORT, widow of JOHN MORT private Co. D 96th Pa. Vols. Residence of claimant Columbiana County, and State of Ohio; Post Office, New Lisbon; Attorney, R. Downing Middleport Ohio; Rate of pension $8 per month, commencing July 22, 1863 the date of Soldier’s death, and two dollars per month additional for each child, as follows: FRANCES born May 16, 1854 GEORGE born April 25, 1856 JOHN M. Born Feb. 21, 1860 Payment on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted. Admitted, May 20, 1879 Approved, May 22, 1879 J.M. Curtis, Reviewer PAGE 5********** State of Pennsylvania Schuylkill County Personally appeared before me one of the J.O.P.s in and for Schuylkill County, ADAM MORT, who being duly sworn deposeth as follows. I am a brother of JOHN MORT, deceased, who was a private in the 96th Regiment Pa. Vols. I was in the 84th Regiment Pa. Vols. Our Regiment, the 84th, was lying in Alexandria Virginia when the 96th Regiment under Gen. McLellan returned from the seven days fight in retreat. My brother John Mort, when I met him first about one week after he arrived in Alexandria, was in the hospital at Alexandria. He was in very bad health at the time, and suffering from chronic diarrhea. He was so weak that he could not stand alone when I saw him. I received my discharge at Alexandria and left there for Washington to receive my pay, and left my brother John in the hospital at Alexandria. When I received my pay I started home to Ashland Schuylkill County, Pa. My brother John returned home some weeks after that. He come home much reduced, weak, and sick. The diarrhea stuck to him until he died, about a month or six weeks after he returned (July 22, 1863 date of death as per Doctor John H. Yocum, attending physician). He never worked after he returned. His physician’s name was Doctor John H. Yocum. He attended to him in his last days of illness. I don’t know where Doctor Yocum lives now. I have not seen him for 10 years. I was at the funeral of my brother John Mort when he was buried with the Honors of War. I know Mrs. Mary Ann Mort, his widow. I was at the wedding when Mary Ann and my brother John were married at Tuscarora, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania by Aaron Reber, J.O.P. His widow, Mrs. Mary Ann Mort is still living and has three children living, Fanny, George, and John. Fanny Mort was born on the 16th day of May A.D. 1854. George Mort, the second child, was born April 25th 1856, and Jno. Mort was born February 21st 1860. In answer, I am in no way interested in the result of the application of Mrs. Mary Ann Mort in Pension Claim no.181,225. I expect no benefit from the result in any way. Sworn and subscribed this 23rd day of February A.D. 1878 Adam Mort John McCarty J.O.P. PAGE 6*********** State of Pennsylvania Schuylkill County Personally appeared before me onr of the J.O.P.s in and for Schuylkill County, Mrs. Mary J. Wetzel, wife of Daniel K. Wetzel, who being produced by the claimant as a witness, and after being duly sworn, deposeth as follows. I am 42 years of age and have lived in the Borough of Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pa. for 27 years. I am aquainted with Mrs. MARY ANN MORT, widow of JOHN MORT, deceased; now living in the state of Ohio, and have been aquainted intimately with both Mrs. Mary ann Mort the claimant for pension in number 181,225 and also her husband, John Mort, now deceased for 27 years and upwards. They having lived the most of that time in the place Ashland and close neighbors of mine. I knew Mrs. Mort before she was married to John Mort. I remember well the time that John Mort enlisted in the military service of the Untied States. It was in the year of 1861. He appeared to be enjoying good health at the time, and was considered a healthy man. I can’t tell how long Mort was in the service of the United States, but he was absent some 18 months before he returned home. When he returned home, he came home weak and sick with chronic diarrhea. I had heard repeatedly from his brother GEORGE MORT that John Mort, husband of the claimant, was sick in the Army and that he was suffering much from the disease. This I heard from different ones. I can’t tell exactly how long John Mort lived after his return home, but it was not many months. I would say only about 4-5 months. He died as I was informed and believe from the said disease. He was buried in this place. He was buried by the soldiers with Military Honors. I know that Mary Ann Mort, widow of John Mort is still a widow and has 3 children living. I have no interest in this case. Sworn and subscribed before me Mary J. Wetzel this 23rd day of February A.D.1878 John McCarty