DECLARATION OF A WIDOW FOR ORIGINAL PEENSION
State of NEBRASKA, county of Red Willow, ss:
On this 8th day of May, 1934. personally appeared Delcina Diana Bales,
before me the undersigned, who makes the following declaration as an
application for pension under the provisions of the acts of Congress granting
pensions to the widows of soldiers and sailors who have died by reason of wound
or injury received or disease contracted in the service of the United States
and in line of duty:
That she is SEVENTY NINE years of age, that she was born April 7, 1855, at
Rosco, Illinois, Winnebago Co.
That she is the widow of Thomas H. Bales, enlisted November 18, 1861, at
Winchester, Randolph Co., Indiana, under the name of Thoamas H. Bales, in
Private, of Captain Addison M. Dunn, Volunteer, Co. "E" 57th Indiana Infantry.
Discharged February 4, 1865, at Huntsville, Alabama, and who died April
13th, 1934, at McCook, Neb., of Endocarditis.
That he also served in the Civil War (Army), in the military service of the
United States.
That she was married to said soldier October 20th, 1878 at Seward County,
Nebraska, by Traveling Preacher, under the name of Delcina Jeffers, that she had
(YES) been previosly married, that he had (No) beeen previously married. Her
former consort was Mr. Abe. Jeffeers, Beloit, Wisconsin, May 27, 1869.
Divorced about 1875. Mr. Abe Jeffers secured the divorce.
That there were no children at this time, under sixteen years of age. She
did not serve in the Army.
THat a member of her family served in the Army: Justin E. Bales, a son,
served in World War I. He Enlisted June 26, 1918, at McCook, Nebraska.
Discharged February 3rd, 1919, at Ft. Logan, Colorado. Son still living.
That she has never heretofore applied to pension. That said soldier was
(YES) a pensioner, the number of his pension certificate being 46810.J. W. Curl Mrs. Delrina D. Bales, McCook, Neebr. R # 2
Signature of first witness Claimant's signature in fullC,E, Vandervort, McCook, Nebraska
Signature of second witnessSubscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of May, 1934.
J. W. Curl, McCook, Nebr.
Signature, addressNotary Public
Official Character
Bales
John Jackson Bales, 3240 So Marion. Husband of Vernice Bales, father of Mrs.
Mildred Deicken, Littleton, Mrs. Dorothy Orsborn, Lakewood, and Harold J.
Bales, Wichita, Kansas brother of Roy Bales, Whitter, Calif, Carl Bales and
Mrs. Pearl McCarthy, Eldora,Iowa, Cecil Bales, Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich,
Nevillie Bales, Alliance, Ohio and Ernest Bales, Fairbury Neb. also several
grandchildren, one GreatGrandchild.
AMER JACKSON BEALS, PRIVATE
March 6, 1818 April 16, 1862
Co. "E" 7th REGIMENT of INDIANA VOLUNTEERS
Pension File, Adjutant General's Office, Washington D. C., June 26th, 1863: It
appears from teh Rolls on file int his Office, that AMER J. BEALS enrolled on
the 26th day of November, 1861, at Richmond, in Co. "E" 57th Regiment of
Indiana Volunteers, to serve three years or during the war, and Mustered into
Service as a Private on Twenty First Day of December, 1861, at Indianapolis,
Indiana, in Co. "E" Fifty Seventh Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, commanded by
Geo. Slack, to serve Three years or during the war. On the Muster Roll of Co.
"E" of that Regiment, for the months of March and April, 1862, he is reported
"Died at Nashville, Tennessee, April 6th, 1862, of pneumonia."
Samuel Breck, Assistant Adjutant General, Washington D.C.From Marie (Bales) Patton, McCook, Neb. 4/21/1962 - Great Granddaughter of
Amer J. Bales.
The original letters written during the Civil War by Amer J. Beals to his
2nd wife, Matilda, are in the possession of Thomas Payne Bales, Simila,
Colorado, grandson of Amer J. & Harriett (Higgenbotham) Beals, 1st wife.
(Thomas died and his children have the letters)LETTERS KEPT SINCE THE WAR
These are history of another age
of another time, another rage;
The words are mummified now.
Yellowing in their bandage of Strings
Beneath once rationed underthings;
They lack reason in this hour.
There they lay, the imperfect dead,
Once they were read
And once believed. That is enough.
Resurrected true-love pleas
Expose the human inconsistencies
Dust, disturbed, causes sneezing or tears
F. E. WellsIt was Ernest and Neva (Nickell) Bales, of Fairbury, Neb. who contributed
much of this data on his parents, Clay and Elizabeth (Brumbaugh) Bales, and
gave me the names of his brothers and sisters, that I could write them for
their assistance in this quest of mine for material on my people and their
people.
On the afternoon of Oct 5, 1959, Ernest L. and Neva (N) Bales, of Fairbury
Neb. who were visiting her people in Browning, Mo came on down to Linneus, Mo.
to call on Annis and Mayme Bales, the latter being the writer of this record.
Ernest a grandson of Amer Jackson and Matilda H. (Nolin) Quick Beals, the 2nd
wife. While here, Ernest presented to me the following "Old Tresures" that
once belonged and were cherished by his father, Clay Bales.
Amer Jackson Beals tintype picture 1861, taken in Civil War Uniform,
Indianapolis. Amer J. and Matilda H. Nolin Quick Beals, picture taken from an
enlargement. A part of letter written by Matilda Bales to her son Clay, when
he resided in Neb. A letter written by Matilda Bales, to Clay, at Browning
Mo., her last one.
It was Ernest L. Bales who gave me the lead on the family of Thomas
Higgeenbotham Bales, whose descendants and son, Clarence Cecil Bales, lives
in McCook, Neb Through this contact, and with the assistance of his daughter
Marie Patton, also of McCook, Neb. much progress has been made in obtaining and
recording data on our ancestors and also those of the later era.Browning Leader-Record, Thursday April 19, 1962
Ernest L. Bales, Passeed Away April 8, 1962 Fairbury, Neb.
Ernest L. Bales, was born March 15, 1897, in a log cabin in Sullivan Co.,
Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bales. He was one of 11 children. Ernest spent his
childhood in Mo. There he was united in marriage to Miss Neva Nickell,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nickell, Browning, Mo. on May 3, 1919.
In September of 1919, they moved to Fairbury, Neb. where they have lived to
this date. To this union were born seven children: Eugene Bales, Bremerton,
Wash; Richard Bales, Beatrice, Neb.; Mrs. Jmes Fitzgerald (Eunice) Fairbury,
Neb.; Lewis Baleees, Fairbury, Neb.; Mrs. Andrew Eberhardt (Dorothy) , Tacoma,
Wash.; and Cecil M. Bales, Fairbury, and Loren Bales, Deceased.
Mr. Bales passed away in a restful sleep April 8, 1962, after a lingering
illness. Ernest spent his active life in the construction business having been
retired because of health three years. At his passing he had attained the age
of 65 years and 24 days. Ernest was a devoted husband and father especially
enjoying the later years of his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jack, Cassey and an
infant, two sisteres, Blanche Myers, and Ione Bales, and a nineteen month old
son, Loren.
He is survived by his wife, the above mentioned children, brothers, Roy
Bales of Whitter, Calif, Carl Bales of Eldora, Iowa; Cecil Bales of Sault
Marie, Mich; Neville Bales of Alliance, Ohio, nieces, nephews and many
friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday, April 11, 1962 at the Traun
Funeral home, Rev. William D. Duay, pastor of the First Baptist church in
Fairbury conducted the services with burial in the Fairbury Cemetery.Mr. Edna Nickell, Jimmie Nickell, Mrs. Raymond Alspach and Mr. and Mrs. G.
T. Woodward attended the funeral of Ernest Bales in Fairbury, Neb., Wednscay.
They returned home Thursday afternoon to Browning, Mo.THE WEAVER
My life is but a weaving
Betweeen my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily
Oftimes He weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why.
In the Weaver's skillful
hand
As the threads of gold and
silver
In the pattern He has
planned
MRS. NEVA BALES LAID TO REST FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA, CEMETERY
Neva Pauline Bales of Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, December
22, 1966, at the age of 67 years, 11 months and 3 days.
The daughter of Joe and Gertrude Nickell, was born January 19, 1899, at
Browning, Missiouri, where she was later baptised into the Methodist Church.
Aftere her marriage with Ernest L. Bales on May 3, 1918, in Sullivan Co.,
Mo., she and her husband moveed to Fairbury, where they made their home.
She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves
many who mourn her passing.
She was prededed in death by her husband, Ernest L. Bales, son, Loren
Bales, parents, Joe and Gertrude Nickell and one brother, Ray Nickell.
Survivors include: sons, Eugene, of Bremerton, Wash.; Richard, of Beatrice;
daughter Mrs. Jim (Eunice) Fitzgerald, Fairbury; son, Lewis, of Fairbury; son
Lewis, of Fairbury, daughter, Mrs. Andrew (Dorothy) Eberhart of Tacoma, Wash.'
son, Cecil Maynard, of Fairbury; sixteen grandchildren and five great
grandchildren; also sister, Mrs. G. T. (Fern) Woodward; step-mother, Mrs. Edna
Nickell; half brothers, Earl and Jimmie Nickell; and half-sister, Mrs.
Raymond (Vadis) Alspach of Browning, Mo. Included are numerous nieces and
nephews and many many friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, 1966, at 2 p.m., in the
Traum's Chapel in Fairbury, Nebraska. The Rev. George W. Campbell, pastor of
the Baptist Church, in Beatrice, officiating.
The music was by Mrs. Darrel Junker, soloist and organist, who sang, "Tell
Mother I'll Be There," and "In The Garden."
Bearer's were: Richard Truitt, Don Mitchell, Raymond Amack, Dick Leonard,
Roy Rinehart and Duane Nicholson. Internment in Fairbury cemetery.Mrs. Neva Bales Passed Away Suddenly, Fairbury, Nebraska
Word was received Thursday night of the sudden death of Mrs. Neva Bales, of
Fairbury, Neb. which occured around 10:30. This was quite a shock to her
family as she seemed fine when they had visited her during the afternoon and
evening.
She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, and other
relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Fairbury, Neb. Those
attending from here were here brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nickell, and Jimmy
Nickell, her sisters, Mrs. Vadis Alspach, and Mrs. Fern Woodward, and niece.
Mrs. Mildred Rhodes, Springfield, who was here visiting her parents.A Christmas card sent to Annis and Mayme, dated 18 Dec 1966. Signed Neva
Bales of Fairbury, Neb.
Hi, Hope you both are in good health. I am ok. Have a Merry Christmas.
I was in Browning in Aug. just a few days. Was glad to get back home. Guess a
person likes home better than anything else. I just started back to my
Christmas cards.
Neva.Fairbury, Nebr
March 22, 1956Miss Mayme Bales
Linneus, Mo.Dear Mayme,
I regards to your letter. We don't know to much. Hope it will help you.
Clay Bales was the son of Omer J. Bales and Matilda Bales born in Randolph Co.,
Ind., Nov 9, 1860. When he was 6 years old he moved to Sullivan Co., Mo. He
married Anna Elizabeth Brumbaugh. Nov 26, 1881 to this union was born 11
children.
Anna Elizabeth was a daughter of John and Abbigal Brumbaugh. She was born
Jan 11, 1864 in Sullivan Co., Mo married Cassisa Clay Bales. To this union 11
children were born:
Edgar L. Roy of Whitter, Calif.
J.J. Bales of Denver, Colo
Carl Bales of Eldora, Iowa
Blanche Myers, deceased Oct 1955.
Pearl McCarty of Eldora, Iowa
Cecil Bales of Sault Saint Marie, Mich.
Ernest Bales of Fairbury, Neb.
Cassey died at 5.
Ioma died at 8.
Neville Bales of Alliance, Ohio
One baby died in infancy.
Clay's half brother Tom of McCook died several years ago. Altho he died visit
us. There is some of this folks still at McCook as far as we know.
Parents of Clay Bales were (Amer) Omer J. Bales who was born in Ohio and died
in the Civil War. Matilda Nolin wife of (Amer) Omer J. Bales was born in
Kentucky Sept 6, 1832. Hope this has helped you.
P.S. Ernest would like to know more details on his fathers parents. If you
have anything when the names were changed from Beals to Bales.
Several years ago a fellow told him his name must of spell different
sometime he has often wanted to know about it.