10301_Fairfax_Washington_Pension_File

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Jane (Thomas) Fairfax widow
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Summary: Widow pension file for Jane "Thomas" Fairfax. Washington Fairfax, 108th USCT Co. F. died on July 26th, 1865 of Chronic Diarrhea or Sun Stroke in Vicksburg , Mississippi. The pensioner was Washington’s widow, Jane (Thomas) “Elizabeth” Fairfax. Washington and Jane had four children together; Lucy (1854) , Lizzie (1856) , Mary Catherine (1862) and Abraham (1866). Washington enlisted and mustered into service on June 29, 1864 at Louisville, KY. Jane (Thomas) “Elizabeth” Fairfax was dropped from the pension roll due to her death on January 16, 1902.

Widow, Jane Thomas, lived in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Children are Lucy & Lizzie Fairfax. Soldier's enslaver listed as Harry Stone.

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Date: 1869

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Lucy Fairfax child of soldier
Lizzie Fairfax child of soldier
Joshua Gove doctor
Jane Fairfax widow
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Summary: Original widow's pension with increase for children by last marriage. Jane "Elizabeth" and Washington had four children, two are listed: Lucy (1854) and Lizzie (1857). Washington died of sun stroke on July 26th, 1865 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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James Lilly witness
Jefferson Ramsey witness
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Summary: Mrs. Elizabeth Fairfax's claim for widow's pension after the death of Washington Fairfax. Washington died on July 26th, 1865 of diarrhea while in service.

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