Justo Travieso Republic of Texas Pension Claim

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Pension Claim Application File
Travieso, Justo

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The State of Texas
County of Bexar

On this 1st day of September, A.D. One thousand eight hundred and seventy four, before me, Sam S. Smith, Clerk of the District Court in and for said County personally appeared Justo Travieso, to me well known, who being duly sworn according to law upon oath declares that he is over sixty six years of age; that he was born in San Antonio de Bexar and that he is a native born Texan; that he is the identical Justo Travieso who participated in the struggle for the independence of Texas in the Revolution against Mexico, and was a member of Captain Juan N. Seguin’s Company, and enlisted on the 23rd day of October 1835, and was at the taking of Bexar, in the engagement which took place between the 5th day of December 1835, and the morning of the 10th day of December 1835, under command of Genl Burleson, and actually assisted in the reduction of that place, and remained there until the surrender of Genl Cos, and was discharged from the service on the 25th day of October 1836, that his residence has been continuous in this place until the present date.

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In proof of his services he respectfully refers to the Public Archives at the City of Austin, and also to those living witnesses who also here, and to the old citizens of Bexar County.

He desires to obtain the benefits of the acts passed by the Legislature of the State of Texas granting Pensions to the Veterans of Texas &c.

He appoints Edward Miles of San Antonio to prosecute his claim and to furnish such further testimony as may be required in his behalf.

His Home and residence is Bexar County and his Post Office San Antonio.

Sept. 1st 1874
Sworn to and subscribed, Justo X Travieso, his mark, he making his mark within his name for signature, declared his inability to write, before me this 1st day of September A.D. 1874.

Sam S. Smith
Clerk D.C.B.C.

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Also personally appeared Antonio Menchaca and Clemente Bustillo, residents of Bexar County and credible witnesses who are to me well known, who being duly sworn, upon oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Justo Travieso, the applicant above named, having known him many years, all his life, and that they these affiants were members of the same Company and in the expedition at the attack on Bexar in December 1835, and that they have no interest in this application.

Antonio Menchaca
Clemente Bustillo

Sept. 1st 1874
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of September A.D. 1874.

I certify to which I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the District Court of Bexar County, at office, in San Antonio the day and year last above written.

Sam S. Smith
Clerk D.C.B.C.

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Blank or mostly blank reverse. Faint docketing only.

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The State of Texas
County of Bexar

Know all men by these presents, that I, Justo Travieso, of said county, reposing trust and confidence in Edward Miles, do hereby name, nominate and appoint him my true and lawful attorney, hereby revoking and annulling all and former powers for a like purpose and with full power in my name to substitute and revoke such the same at his pleasure to ask, demand and receive from the Public Officers of the State, or from any other person, such Bounty Pay or other evidences of indebtedness, as there may be due or allowed me under the Laws of Texas granting Pensions to the Veteran of Texas &c. as a member of Captain Seguin’s Company in 1835.

Given and granting unto him the said Miles or his substitute full power and authority to sign and execute such receipts in my name, as though I was personally present and acting.

Hereby ratifying and confirming, the acts and doings of my said attorney under & by virtue hereof.

September 1st 1874
San Antonio Texas
Justo X Travieso, his mark

Witness:
M. R. Garcia
Sam S. Smith

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The State of Texas
County of Bexar

Be it known, that on this 1st day of September 1874, before me, Sam S. Smith, Clerk of the District Court in and for said County personally appeared Justo Travieso, to me well known, who by making his mark within his name for signature, declaring his inability to write in my presence signed, executed and delivered the within Power of attorney, fully understanding the nature and contents of the same, declared that he had executed the same for the uses and purposes therein stated.

Witness my hand and official seal at office, in the City of San Antonio the day and year herein above written.

Sam S. Smith
Clerk D.C.B.C.

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Identity

The State of Texas
County of Bexar

Be it remembered that on this 14th day of September 1874, before me Sam S. Smith, Clerk of the District Court in and for said County & State personally appeared Justo Travieso, resident of said County and to me well known, who being by me duly sworn upon oath, deposes and says, that he is about [blank] years of age, that he is the identical Justo Travieso who participated in the struggle for the Independence of Texas, and who was a member of Captain Seguin’s Company in the attack on Bexar in December 1835, that he has made application to the State of Texas, for Pension, & executed his Power of attorney in favor of E. Miles.

Justo X Travieso, his mark

Witnesses:
Pablo Salinas
Jesus Flores

Also personally appeared Pablo Salinas and Juan Gimines, credible witnesses, and citizens of Bexar County, to me well known, who being sworn upon oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Justo Travieso the applicant above named, having been soldiers with him, and in the same expedition in 1835 and 1836 as members of Capt. J. N. Seguin’s Company.

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and know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be, and that they have no interest whatsoever in this application.

Pablo Salinas
Juan X Gimines, his mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of September A.D. 1874, the said Justo Travieso and Juan Gimines each making his mark within his name for signature, declaring his inability to write, to certify to which I hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of the District Court of Bexar County at office in the City of San Antonio, the day and year last above written.

Sam S. Smith
Clerk D.C.B.C.

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Justo Travieso
Confirma
[remainder blank]

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General Land Office
Austin Tex. Sept. 19th 1874

J. J. Groos, Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas, hereby certifies that the records of this office show that Justo Travieso received a Bounty of 1280 acres and a Donation Warrant for 640 acres under special act approved Feby. 13th 1860 but there is nothing in this office to show for what service.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the impress of the seal of said office the date first above written.

J. J. Groos
Commissioner

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No. 690

Pension Claim
Justo Travieso
San Antonio, Texas

Filed Sept. 9th 1877
By E. Miles

Disposition made of Approved Sept. 22nd 1877

Amount of Pension $150.00
69 years of age
Bexar County
1st enrolled in 1835 & 1836, discharged 25 Oct 1836
Magna per annum allowed under act

Certificate issued Sept. 22nd 1877
Rec’d Certificate
Edward Miles

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Office of Comptroller of Public Accounts
Austin, Sept. 22, 1877

No. 690
$150.00

This certificate shows that Justo Travieso, San Antonio, Bexar County, is entitled to an annual pension of two hundred and forty dollars payable quarterly from July 1st, 1877. Said pension will be paid quarterly, $50.00 for quarter ending Sept. 30, 1877.

Justo Travieso, 69 years of age, served in Capt. Menchaca’s Co. in 1835 & ’36. Rec’d certificate 1st delivery warrant.

Steph. H. Darden
Comptroller

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Due on within in favor of a conf to E. Miles
$50.00

Steph. H. Darden
Comptroller

Rec’d Bonus Sept. 27
Edward Miles

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State of Texas
County of Bexar

In County Court of Bexar County, to March Term, A.D. 1877.

The Hon. Thos. A. Dwyer, County Judge:

The applicant, Justo Travieso, a native of this State, respectfully represents unto your honor that he believes himself entitled to the benefits of the law granting pensions to the surviving Veterans of the Mexico-Texan War, approved July 28, 1876; that he did service in the cause of Texas in the year 1835 and in the year 1836. In 1835 in the company of Manuel Leal under the command of Col. Seguin, and in the year 1836 he did service in the cause of Texas under the command of Captain Antonio Menchaca; that he has heretofore made proof of his service and received a pension under the laws of 1870; that he is in indigent circumstances; that he hereby revokes and annuls all powers of attorney heretofore given by him touching pensions and substitutes and appoints James G. Fisk his lawful attorney in fact to represent him in all matters hereto relating, authorizing him to receive and receipt for any and all monies, or warrants that may be issued to him. Wherefore he prays that the notice required by law be given and that upon due hearing of the cause the proper certificate be extended to him; and as in duty bound, &c.

Justo X Travieso, his mark

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st day of January, A.D. 1877.

Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

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We the undersigned citizens on oath certify that we are well acquainted with the applicant, Justo Travieso, and know that he did service in the cause of Texas, in the years 1835 and 1836, and we know that he is in indigent circumstances, and believe that all his statements are true.

Antonio Menchaca
Diego Gonzales

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st day of Jany., A.D. 1877.

Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

Endorsements:

“No. 252: Justo Travieso vs. The State of Texas.”
“Application for Annual Pension.”
Filed January 31st 1877. Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.
“Ext. A page 144.”

Notice issued Feby. 17, 1877. Notice returned March 19, 1877.

State of Texas
County of Bexar

I, Sam S. Smith, County Clerk of Bexar County, Texas, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original application of Justo Travieso, and the affidavits of Antonio Menchaca and Diego Gonzales, witnesses, filed in my office on the 31st day of January, A.D. 1877; and the endorsements thereon showing the number and style of the case and the issuance and return of the notice given thereon.

To certify to which I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the County Court of Bexar County, at office in San Antonio this 29th day of January A.D. 1878.

Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

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State of Texas
County of Bexar

I, Thomas A. Dwyer, County Judge of said County, do hereby certify that the facts and statements contained in the foregoing application of Justo Travieso for an Annual Pension, have, upon a full hearing thereof, been proven to my entire satisfaction, and I verily believe that said facts and statements are true; and I further believe and certify that the claim of Justo Travieso for an Annual Pension is a just claim and should be recognized and allowed.

Given under my hand, at office in San Antonio, this 29th day of January, A.D. 1878.

Thomas A. Dwyer
County Judge Bexar Co. Texas.

Attest:
Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

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Comptroller’s Office
Austin, Jany 31 1878

This certifies that Justo Travieso of Bexar Co Texas has been enrolled as a pensioner under Act approved July 28, 1876. Pension from July 1st 1876 to Sept. 30th 1877, amount $187.50 unpaid. Appropriation being exhausted warrant cannot issue. P of A on file Jas G. Fisk.

Steph. H. Darden
Comptroller

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No. 97

Comptroller’s Office
Austin, Texas, Jany 31 1878

This certifies that Justo Travieso, Bexar Co., has been enrolled as a pensioner under Act approved July 28, 1876. Pension from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31st 1877, amount $37.50 unpaid. Appropriation being exhausted, Warrant cannot issue. Power of Attorney on file to Jas G. Fisk.

Steph. H. Darden
Comptroller

No. 98

Comptroller’s Office
Austin, Texas, Jany 31 1878

This certifies that Justo Travieso, Bexar Co., has been enrolled as a pensioner under Act approved July 28, 1876. Pension from Jany 1 to Mch 31st 1878, amount $37.50 unpaid. Appropriation being exhausted, Warrant cannot issue. Power of Attorney on file to Jas G. Fisk.

Steph. H. Darden
Comptroller

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State of Texas
County of Bexar

Know all men by these presents that I, Justo Travieso, acting by and through my attorney in fact, James G. Fisk, have, for a valuable consideration, this day sold and transferred unto [blank] all my right, title and interest in the following Pension Certificates, to-wit: One Pension Certificate for the amount of $187.50, and two others for $37.50 each, all dated Austin, January 31st, 1878; hereby granting unto the said [blank] full power and authority to sign and receipt to the proper authorities of the State for the amount here transferred, hereby declaring this power irrevocable.

Given under my hand this 2nd day of February, A.D. 1878.

Justo Travieso,
By my attorney in fact,
James G. Fisk

The State of Texas
County of Bexar

Before me, Geo. W. Caldwell, a Notary Public, in and for said County, personally appeared Jas. G. Fisk, attorney in fact of Justo Travieso, to me well known as the person who signed the foregoing instrument of writing and who acknowledged to me that he had signed and delivered the same and declared the same to be his act and deed, for the purposes and consideration therein stated, and the act and deed of Justo Travieso, acting by and through him as attorney in fact.

To certify which, I hereunto sign my name and affix the impress of my official seal, at my office in San Antonio, this the 2nd day of February A.D. 1878.

Geo. W. Caldwell
Notary Public Bexar Co. Texas.

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Mostly blank reverse. Faint docketing appears to read “Justo Travieso.”

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State of Texas
County of Bexar

We, the undersigned, on oath certify that Justo Travieso, now present in court, is the identical Justo Travieso whose application for an annual Pension was at a former term of the County Court of Bexar County, Texas, passed, and as far as we know he is still in indigent circumstances.

Juan C. Barrera
James G. Fisk

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of April, A.D. 1878.

Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. Bexar Co.
By Thad W. Smith, Deputy

I hereby certify that Justo Travieso is still living.

Thomas A. Dwyer
Co. Judge, Bexar Co., Texas.

Attest:
Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. Bexar Co.
By Thad W. Smith, deputy.

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Faint docketing only. Appears to include “No. 202” and “Subject July.” No substantive body text.

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State of Texas
County of Bexar

We, the undersigned citizens of Bexar County, Texas, on oath certify that Justo Travieso, now present in court, is the identical person whose application for an Annual Pension was at a former term of this County Court granted, and we believe he is still in indigent circumstances.

Diego Gonzalas
James G. Fisk

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of July, A.D. 1878.

Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

State of Texas
County of Bexar

I hereby certify that Justo Travieso is still living.

Thomas A. Dwyer
C.J.B.C.

Attest:
Sam S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.

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Reverse side with faint docketing:

Justo Travieso

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Wrapper/docket:

Justo Travieso
Bexar Co.

Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Pension Claim Application File, “Travieso, Justo,” pension claim no. 690, Bexar County, Texas

Justo Travieso, Sam S. Smith, Juan N. Seguin, Edward Burleson, Martin Perfecto de Cos, Edward Miles, Antonio Menchaca, Clemente Bustillo, M. R. Garcia, Pablo Salinas, Jesus Flores, Juan Gimines, J. J. Groos, Steph. H. Darden, Manuel Leal, Thomas A. Dwyer, James G. Fisk, Robert C. Symington, Diego Gonzales, George W. Caldwell, Juan C. Barrera, Thad W. Smith