| Testimony Samuel McKown, aged 50, Eliijah Smith, aged 74 20 Jan 1900 living only about 1/2 mile and seeing Eliza and Edward almost every day. Almost destitute; assistance from neighbors. 1900: Physicians Affidavit: A.D. Miller, MD 10 Jan 1900 Attended AR during last illness in Kirksville, Sullivan twp, died 23 Dec 1897 Immediate cause: pneumonia resulting from absess of lung 1900: Testimony of Mattie McKown, age 50, and W. H. Reedy, age 35 12 Jan 1900 not married before, not divorced, not remarried. Honorable and virtuous woman and well respected by all her neighbors Hand written petition: Sullivan, Ills. Jan 30 1900 To the Hon. H. Clay Evans, Comr of Pensions, Washington DC We the Undersigned neighbors of Mrs. Eliza J. Reedy, wife of Ananias Reedy, dec'd, late of Co A, 126th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf., knowing her to be an honorable, virtuous woman; and also knowing her to be in almost destitute circumstances, respectfully petition that her claim for pension and accrued pension be taken?? And acted upon at the earliest practicable period. For which we earnestly pray: |
| Ananias Reedy's Pension Papers pg. 4 |