Trinidad Elisardo Republic of Texas Pension Claim
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Pension Claim Application File
Elisardo, Trinidad
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State of Texas
County of Bexar
Know all men by these presents that I Trinidad Elisardo, of the above State and County, have on this day, and by this presents, make, appoint and constitute John R. Baylor of the County of Bexar and State of Texas my lawful agent and attorney in fact for me and in my name to receive from the Hon Comptroller of the State, any and all pension Bonds that may be due me for services rendered at the siege and capture of San Antonio in December of 1835 against Coz.
And I fully authorize him the said John R. Baylor, to act for me as he may deem right and proper. And I hereby endorse any and all his acts as fully as if done by me in person.
In evidence of which Witness my signature this 17th day of December A.D. 1874.
In presence of
L. Benevis [unclear]
Trinidad Elisardo
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No. 443
The State of Texas,
County of Bexar
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority,
Trinidad Elisardo,
to me made well known, who in my presence acknowledged that he had signed the foregoing Instrument of Writing, and declared the same to be his act and deed for the purposes and considerations therein stated, and that he wished not to retract it.
To Certify Which, I hereunto sign my name and affix the impress of my official seal, at my office in San Antonio, this the 17th day of December A.D. 1874.
Geo. W. Caldwell
Notary Public
Bexar Co. Tex.
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State of Texas
County of Bexar
Before me Geo. W. Caldwell a Notary Public in and for the above county personally appeared Trinidad Elisardo, of the afore said State and County to me well known, who being duly sworn deposes and says: that he was born at Monclora [Monclova?] Mexico, in the year of 1807 and is now sixty seven years of age; emigrated to Texas in 1815.
Affiant further more declares that he was a soldier during the revolution of Texas with Mexico, and served under the immediate command of Capt Philip Dimitt, and participated at the siege and capture of San Antonio in December of 1835 against General Coz.
He further more declares that he has never taken up arms against the Republic or State of Texas, nor has he ever left said Republic or State, since said year of 1835. He further more declares and says that for said services he believes himself entitled to a Pension under the recent law granting pensions to Soldiers who Contributed in Separating Texas from Mexico.
In presence of
L. Benevis [unclear]
Trinidad Elisardo
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of December A.D. 1874.
Geo. W. Caldwell
Notary Public
Bexar Co. Tex.
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State of Texas
County of Bexar
Before me Geo. W. Caldwell a Notary Public in and for the above County personally appeared Juan N. Seguin of the aforesaid State and County to me well known who being duly sworn deposes and says: that he was a Soldier during the revolution of Texas with Mexico, and participated in the Siege and Capture of San Antonio in December of 1835.
Affiant further more declares that he is well acquainted with Trinidad Elizardo, knows that he was a soldier of Capt Philip Dimitt’s Company, and knows also that the said Elizardo participated at the Siege and Capture of San Antonio in December of 1835. He further more states that the said Elizardo now present is the same identical individual who rendered said service at that time.
He further more states that said applicant Elizardo has never taken arms against the Republic or State of Texas, nor has he ever left said Republic or State. He further more states that he has no interest whatever in the Claim of said Elizardo, but believes him justly entitled to his pension under the recent act granting pensions to Soldiers who Contributed in Separating Texas from Mexico.
Juan N. Seguin
Sworn to and subscribed before me
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this 17th day of December A.D. 1874.
Geo. W. Caldwell
Notary Public
Bexar Co. Tex.
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State of Texas
County of Bexar
Before me Geo. W. Caldwell a Notary Public in and for the above County personally appeared Pablo Salinas of the State and County aforesaid who being duly sworn deposes and says: that he was a soldier during the revolution of Texas with Mexico, and served under the immediate command of Capt Juan N. Seguin and participated at the Siege and Capture of San Antonio in December of 1835.
Affiant further more says that he is well acquainted with Trinidad Elizardo; knows that he was a soldier of Capt Dimitt’s Company, and knows also that the said Elizardo participated at the Siege and Capture of San Antonio in December of 1835.
He further more declares that the said Elizardo now present, is the same identical individual whom he knew at that time, and that said Elizardo has never taken up arms against the Republic or State of Texas nor has he ever left said Republic or State.
He further more says that he has no interest whatever in the claim of said Elizardo, but believes him justly entitled to his pension, under the recent act Granting pensions to Soldiers who Contributed in Separating Texas from Mexico.
Pablo Salinas
Sworn to and subscribed before me
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this 17th day of December A.D. 1874.
Geo. W. Caldwell
Notary Public
Bexar Co. Tex.
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Old file 941
No. 944
Pension Claim of
Trinidad Eligardo
Bexar Co. Texas
Filed January [blank], 1875
By John R. Baylor
Disposition made of: Approved January 28th 1875
Amount of Pension: $250.00
Native of Mexico, emigrated in 1810, 67 years of age. Served in Dimitt’s Co. in 1835 in Siege & Capture of Bexar.
Certificate: Issued January 28, 1875
Revd Certificate
Jno. W. Baylor [unclear]
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State of Texas,
County of Bexar.
In County Court, Bexar County, To November Term, A.D. 1878.
Your applicant, Trinidad Elizardo, a resident citizen of said County & State, respectfully represents unto Your Honor that he is the identical Trinidad Elizardo, who, in the year 1835 served as a Volunteer under the command of Col. Juan N. Seguin in the Company of Manuel Leal for the cause of Texas; that he has made proof of service and obtained a pension under the law of 1870; that he is now and has been ever since and previous to the first day of July, 1876, in indigent circumstances, and makes this application for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the law granting pensions, approved July 28, 1876; that he hereby revokes and annuls all previous powers of attorney given by him, touching pensions, and substitutes and appoints J. G. Fisk his lawful attorney in fact, with power to do all acts necessary to be done in the premises or that applicant might do if personally present and acting. Wherefore he prays for the required notice and that upon due hearing of the same the proper certificate be extended to him, & as in duty bound, &c.
Trinidad Elizardo
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 28th day of September A.D. 1878.
Sam. S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.
State of Texas,
County of Bexar.
We, the undersigned citizens of Bexar County, Texas, on oath certify that we are well acquainted with the applicant, Trinidad Elizardo, and know that he did military service in the cause of Texas, in 1835, in the company
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of Manuel Leal; that he is now and has been since the 1st day of July, 1876, in indigent circumstances, and that he resides in Bexar County, Texas.
Jose M. Guerrero
Diego Gonzales
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of September, A.D. 1878, and I certify deponents to be credible witnesses, to me well known.
Sam. S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy.
Endorsements
No. 431
Trinidad Elizardo
vs.
The State of Texas
Application for an Annual Pension
Filed Sept. 30, 1878
Sam. S. Smith, Co. Clk. B. Co.
By Robt. C. Symington, deputy
Notice issued Oct. 17, 1878
Notice returned Nov. 18, 1878
The State of Texas,
County of Bexar.
I, Sam. S. Smith, County Clerk of Bexar County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original application of Trinidad Elizardo and the affidavits of Jose M. Guerrero and Diego Gonzales, witnesses, filed in my office September 30, 1878, and the endorsements thereon, showing the number and style of the case and the issuance and return of the
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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 21st day of November, A.D. 1878.
Sam. S. Smith
Co. Clk. Bexar Co.
State of Texas,
County of Bexar.
I, Thomas A. Dwyer, County Judge of said Bexar County, do hereby certify that the facts and statements contained in the foregoing application of Trinidad Elizardo for an Annual Pension, have, upon a full and impartial hearing thereof, been proven to my entire satisfaction, and I verily believe that said facts and statements are true; and I further certify that the claim of Trinidad Elizardo for an Annual Pension, is a just claim and should be recognized and allowed.
Given under my hand, at office in San Antonio, this 21st day of November, A.D. 1878.
Thomas A. Dwyer
C. J. B. C.
Attest:
Sam. S. Smith
Co. Clk. Bexar Co.
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Trinidad Elizardo
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No. 1008
Comptroller’s Office,
Austin, Texas, Nov. 26, 1878
This certifies, That Trinidad Elizardo
Bexar Co. has been enrolled as a Pensioner under Act approved July 28, 1876. Pension from July 1st 1876 to Dec 31st 1878 amt $375.00 unpaid. Appropriation being exhausted, Warrant cannot issue.
Power of Attorney on file to J. G. Fisk to sell.
Stephen H. Darden
Comptroller.
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Mrs. Trinidad Elizardo
J. G. Fisk
atty in fact
Witness
E. B. Coker [unclear]
Filed and received from Cotter Nov. 26/78 [unclear]
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State of Texas,
County of Bexar.
We, the undersigned, on oath certify that Trinidad Elizardo, now present in Court, is the identical person whose application for an annual pension was at a former term of this County Court granted.
James G. Fisk
Antonio his X mark Guerra
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd day of January, A.D. 1879.
Sam. S. Smith, C. Clk Bexar Co. Tex.
By Thad. W. Smith, Deputy.
I hereby certify that Trinidad Elizardo is still living on the 2nd day January 1879.
F. H. Quick
Co. Judge of Bexar Co. Tex.
Attest:
Sam. S. Smith, C. Clk Bexar Co. Tex.
By Thad. W. Smith, Deputy.
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Trinidad Elizardo
Individuals named
Trinidad Elisardo / Elizardo / Eligardo, John R. Baylor, L. Benevis [unclear], George W. Caldwell, Philip Dimitt, General Coz, Juan N. Seguin, Pablo Salinas, Manuel Leal, J. G. Fisk, Sam S. Smith, Robert C. Symington, Jose M. Guerrero, Diego Gonzales, Thomas A. Dwyer, Stephen H. Darden, Mrs. Trinidad Elizardo, E. B. Coker [unclear], James G. Fisk, Antonio Guerra, Thad W. Smith, F. H. Quick
Vitals and family details found in the file
Claimant: Trinidad Elisardo / Elizardo / Eligardo
Birth: stated on page 4 as born at Monclora/Monclova, Mexico, in 1807; stated age 67 on 17 December 1874. Page 9 also says native of Mexico and age 67, but notes “emigrated in 1810,” which conflicts with page 4’s “emigrated to Texas in 1815.”
Death: not stated. Page 16 certifies he was still living on 2 January 1879.
Spouse: no spouse identified by name. Page 15 says “Mrs. Trinidad Elizardo,” but does not provide her given name or dates.
Children: no children named or identified in this file.
Source citation
Texas Comptroller’s Office pension claim application file, Trinidad Elisardo / Elizardo / Eligardo, Bexar County, Texas, pension claim no. 944 / old file 941, approved 28 January 1875; annual pension application no. 431, filed 30 September 1878; certificate no. 1008, Comptroller’s Office, Austin, Texas, 26 November 1878.
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