COMBS, Squire
                                                                                                                                                 M.C. 640, 178
                                                                                                                                  Co. D. 8th Regt. Ky. Vol.Inf.
 

Hon. R. J. HINTON,
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. HINTON,

  I enclosed herewith application of Mr. Samuel COMBS, R.R. #2, Box S-93, Hamilton, Ohio, for pension on behalf of his helpless and dependent brother, James COMBS, son of the above named Civil War veteran, together with the statement of Dr. H.L. HUNTER, of Hamilton, Ohio, showing that this helpless son is feeble minded, and also the affidavits of David DEATON and Lydia AMIS showing that James COMBS is an idiot and wholly incapacitated for work of any kind and that he is dependent on others for his suupport, and that this condition has existed since his birth.

  I trust that prompt and favorable action may be taken on this claim under the provisions of Public Law 280, 78th Congress, and shall appreciate your advising me of action taken on the claim.

  With kindest regards, I remain
  Sincerely yours,

J.M. ROBISON

wrs.
 

Dr. H.L. HUNTER
448 South Front St.
Office Phone 3848
Hamilton, Ohio

Mar. 17, 1945

I have this day examined James COMBS and find him feebel minded.

H.L. HUNTER M.D.
 

State of Kentucky
County of Owsley

  The affiant, Lyida AMIS, being first duly sworn deposes and states that she is a citizen and resident of Owsley County, Kentucky, and 79 years of age;  that she has personally know James COMBS, for more than 64 years, and that by reason of being a near neighbor to him.  That he is a son of the deceased veteran, Squire COMBS, of Co. D 8th Regt. Ky. Vol. Inf.;  that the said James COMBS is an idiot and is wholly incapacitated from work of any kind and is dependent on others for his support;  that he has been a charge upon people in the neighborhood  where he lived and that he has always been an idiot from birth.   The said James COMBS is now about 64 years of age and until a few months ago he resided in Owsley County, Kentucky at or near Conkling, Kentucky.  The he is a single man and was never married.  Affiant further states that he is not related to the said James COMBS by either blood or marriage and has no direct interest in the prosecution of this claim.
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Witness:  H.G. WILLAMS                             Lyida X AMIS
                Langley BISHOP                                   mark

Subscribed and sworn to before me by Lyida AMIS this the 9 day of April, 1945.

Scott W. BISHOP
Notory Public Owsley County, Ky

My Commission expires
Mar 28, 1948
 

State of Kentucky
County of Owsley

  The affiant, David DEATON, being first duly sworn deposes and states that she is a citizen and resident of Owsley County, Kentucky, and 64 years of age;  that he has personally know James COMBS, for more than 54 years, and that by reason of being a near neighbor to him.  That he is a son of the deceased veteran, Squire COMBS, of Co. D 8th Regt. Ky. Vol. Inf.;  that the said James COMBS is an idiot and is wholly incapacitated from work of any kind and is dependent on others for his support;  that he has been a charge upon people in the neighborhood  where he lived and that he has always been an idiot from birth.   The said James COMBS is now about [blank] years of age and until a few months ago he resided in Owsley County, Kentucky at or near Conkling, Kentucky.  The he is a single man and was never married.  Affiant further states that he is not related to the said James COMBS by either blood or marriage and has no direct interest in the prosecution of this claim.
 
David DEATON

Subscribed and sworn to before me by David DEATON this the 9 day of April, 1945.

Scott W. BISHOP
Notory Public Owsley County, Ky

My Commission expires
Mar 28, 1948
 
 

  This form is to be used in making application for pension or compensation and accrued benefits under any public law of the United States.  After execution, it should be forwarded directly to the Veterans Administration.

I, Samuel COMBS hereby make application for pension or compensation as the brother of the veteran/ 's deceased, son / described below, and for any accured benefits that may be payable:

1. (a) Name of deceased veteran Squire COMBS, Co D, 8th Regt. Ky. Vol. Inft.
    (b) Race white    (c) Date of Birth [blank]
    (d) His place of birth [blank]
2.  Did the deceased veteran ever apply for pensioin, compensation, disability allowance, emergency officers' retirement pay, Government insurance, or adjusted-compensation benefits during his lifetime? NO
4.  (a) Date of veteran's death.  April 15, 1906
     (b) Place of death  Conkling, Owsley Co., Ky.
     (c) Cause of death  heart ailment
5.  How many times was veteran married? One time
Date and place of marriage  1866-1867
To Whom Married  America ANDERSON
How Marriage Terminated  Death
Date and Place Marriage Terminated  April 1906 Owsley Co., Ky
6.  (a) Name of widow  America ANDERSON COMBS
     (b) Present address  Deceased
     (c) Has she remarried since death of veteran?  No
7. Was veteran survived by mother or father? No
9.  State below the name of each living child of the deceased veteran, including adopted children and stepchildren, under 18 years of age and unmarried, or over 18 years of age and under 21 years of age, unmarried and attending school;  or by any age who is insane, idiotic, or otherwise permanently helpless or incapble of self-support by reason of mental or physical defect:
Names of Child  James COMBS
Date of Birth  April 28, 1881
Place of Birth Owsley Co., Ky
Name and Address of Person Having Custody of Each Child:
Samuel COMBS  329 Lagonda Ave., Hamilton, O.

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17.  Has any child named in this application ever applied for benefits from the National Youth Administration?  No
18.  Is the widow or any child in receipt of active-service pay on account of service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard?  No
19.  Did any person or persons assist or advise you in the preparation of this application? Yes
If so, give the name and address of such person or persons, and state the nature and extent of the assistance or advice, the amount of fee paid or to be paid for such assistance  Edw. Everett RICE, Atty.  First Nat'l Bank Bldg. Hamilton, Ohio, typed out the answers for Samuel COMBS.

I make the foregoing statements, as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the penalty provided for making a false statement.

Samuel COMBS
R.R. #2 Hamilton, Ohio
329 Lagonda Ave.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of March, 1945, by Samuel COMS, brothe and next friend of claimant, by whom (to whom) the questions and answers were read and the statements made herein were fully explained.

Beatrice L. WYSONG
Notary Public
My Commision Expires Oct. 28, 1945

Witnesses

Della COOK 7-C Bambo Harris Apt
Add COOK 7-C Bambo Harris Apt.

Claim is hereby made for death compensation or pension as the guardian or next friend of the child of Squire COMBS

Samuel COMBS, brother and next friend of veteran's lunatic son James COMBS
March 27, 1945