Widow's Application for Confederate Pension. (#46508)
The State of Texas.
Clay County.
Name: Mrs. Sarah Jane Bryan, widow of John Neely Bryan, deceased, who departed this life on the 29th day of December, 1926, Clay County, Texas.
Married: 10 Oct 1867 Dallas County, Texas. Never divorced or remarried.
1. Born: 16 Jan 1846, 84 yrs of age.
2. Born: Weekly [sic] County, Tennessee.
3. Resident of Texas: 65 yrs.
4. Resident of county: 34 yrs.
5. Post office address: Charlie, Clay County, Texas.
6. Previous pension applications: No.
7. Did husband draw a pension: No.
8. Husband's address at time of enlistment: Dallas, Texas.
9. Husband's full name: John Neely Bryan.
10. In what state was his command organized: Texas.
11. How long did he serve: 2 yrs 9 months.
12. Unit in which he served: "Steel's Division of Parson's Brigade, Company B, Texas Cavalry."
13. Branch of service & rank: "Texas Cavalry as private."
14. Own any property other than that taxed in your county [i.e., homestead exemption]: No.
15. Have you transferred any property for purposes of becoming a beneficiary under this law: No.
Sworn this 7th day of April 1930.
[signed] [signature unreadable], County Judge, Clay County.
