Andrew Jackson Harp was born in Hardin County Kentucky on August 20, 1834 and he and his family moved to Georgia when he was one month old. He worked on farms and he married Matilda T. Taylor on October 7, 1858 in Houston County Georgia. August of 1862, A.J. Harp enlisted into the Confederate Army and fought in the war for 3 years while leaving a wife and one child at home.
He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the start on August 14, 1862, and he fought in many battles from Georgia to Virginia. AJ Harp was severely wounded at the battle of Antitem is Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. While recovering in the makeshift hospital, A.J. contracted diphtheria. Since diphtheria was very contagious and usually fatal, the doctor ordered A.J. to be placed in the "dead pile" away from the other patients. His friend, from Georgia discovered him in the "dead pile." AJ Harp had apparently groaned and had moved his hand slightly, this is what drew attention to him. His friend, I do not know what his name was, nursed him back to health. The diphtheria had eaten a hole in his throat and neck. He grew a long beard to cover the hole.
His surrender occurred on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox, Court House, Virginia. From there he walked home to Dooly County, Georgia, arriving at the Robertson homestead sometime around September of 1865. His wife, Matilda, was at the farm when A.J. came walking across the field; his family did not recognize him because he was so emaciated. Thereafter, he needed crutches to aid him with walking.
For Applicants Heretofore Allowed Pensions Dooly County Georgia:
A. J. Harp of Dooly County Georgia has resided in state continuously ever since the 20 August 1832; that he is 67 years old and by occupation a farmer; that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States of Georgia during the war between the states and served for the term of 3 1/2 years in Company K of 21st Regiment of Georgia. That his physical condition is as follows: suffers with head trouble caused wound to head in Army, also has Ezyisfslus in right & left legs caused by gun wounds; can't walk, needs crutches. A.J. Harp owns no property at all and there is nothing of value, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1900. I have heretofore as a resident of Dooly county been allowed a pension for the year. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 1st January 1900. J.D. Henesysee, Ordinary of Dooly County Georgia.
He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the start on August 14, 1862, and he fought in many battles from Georgia to Virginia. AJ Harp was severely wounded at the battle of Antitem is Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. While recovering in the makeshift hospital, A.J. contracted diphtheria. Since diphtheria was very contagious and usually fatal, the doctor ordered A.J. to be placed in the "dead pile" away from the other patients. His friend, from Georgia discovered him in the "dead pile." AJ Harp had apparently groaned and had moved his hand slightly, this is what drew attention to him. His friend, I do not know what his name was, nursed him back to health. The diphtheria had eaten a hole in his throat and neck. He grew a long beard to cover the hole.
His surrender occurred on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox, Court House, Virginia. From there he walked home to Dooly County, Georgia, arriving at the Robertson homestead sometime around September of 1865. His wife, Matilda, was at the farm when A.J. came walking across the field; his family did not recognize him because he was so emaciated. Thereafter, he needed crutches to aid him with walking.
For Applicants Heretofore Allowed Pensions Dooly County Georgia:
A. J. Harp of Dooly County Georgia has resided in state continuously ever since the 20 August 1832; that he is 67 years old and by occupation a farmer; that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States of Georgia during the war between the states and served for the term of 3 1/2 years in Company K of 21st Regiment of Georgia. That his physical condition is as follows: suffers with head trouble caused wound to head in Army, also has Ezyisfslus in right & left legs caused by gun wounds; can't walk, needs crutches. A.J. Harp owns no property at all and there is nothing of value, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1900. I have heretofore as a resident of Dooly county been allowed a pension for the year. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 1st January 1900. J.D. Henesysee, Ordinary of Dooly County Georgia.
Andrew Jackson Harp was born in Hardin County Kentucky on August 20, 1834 and he and his family moved to Georgia when he was one month old. He worked on farms and he married Matilda T. Taylor on October 7, 1858 in Houston County Georgia. August of 1862, A.J. Harp enlisted into the Confederate Army and fought in the war for 3 years while leaving a wife and one child at home.
He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the start on August 14, 1862, and he fought in many battles from Georgia to Virginia. AJ Harp was severely wounded at the battle of Antitem is Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. While recovering in the makeshift hospital, A.J. contracted diphtheria. Since diphtheria was very contagious and usually fatal, the doctor ordered A.J. to be placed in the "dead pile" away from the other patients. His friend, from Georgia discovered him in the "dead pile." AJ Harp had apparently groaned and had moved his hand slightly, this is what drew attention to him. His friend, I do not know what his name was, nursed him back to health. The diphtheria had eaten a hole in his throat and neck. He grew a long beard to cover the hole.
His surrender occurred on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox, Court House, Virginia. From there he walked home to Dooly County, Georgia, arriving at the Robertson homestead sometime around September of 1865. His wife, Matilda, was at the farm when A.J. came walking across the field; his family did not recognize him because he was so emaciated. Thereafter, he needed crutches to aid him with walking.
For Applicants Heretofore Allowed Pensions Dooly County Georgia:
A. J. Harp of Dooly County Georgia has resided in state continuously ever since the 20 August 1832; that he is 67 years old and by occupation a farmer; that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States of Georgia during the war between the states and served for the term of 3 1/2 years in Company K of 21st Regiment of Georgia. That his physical condition is as follows: suffers with head trouble caused wound to head in Army, also has Ezyisfslus in right & left legs caused by gun wounds; can't walk, needs crutches. A.J. Harp owns no property at all and there is nothing of value, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1900. I have heretofore as a resident of Dooly county been allowed a pension for the year. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 1st January 1900. J.D. Henesysee, Ordinary of Dooly County Georgia.
He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the start on August 14, 1862, and he fought in many battles from Georgia to Virginia. AJ Harp was severely wounded at the battle of Antitem is Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 17, 1862. While recovering in the makeshift hospital, A.J. contracted diphtheria. Since diphtheria was very contagious and usually fatal, the doctor ordered A.J. to be placed in the "dead pile" away from the other patients. His friend, from Georgia discovered him in the "dead pile." AJ Harp had apparently groaned and had moved his hand slightly, this is what drew attention to him. His friend, I do not know what his name was, nursed him back to health. The diphtheria had eaten a hole in his throat and neck. He grew a long beard to cover the hole.
His surrender occurred on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox, Court House, Virginia. From there he walked home to Dooly County, Georgia, arriving at the Robertson homestead sometime around September of 1865. His wife, Matilda, was at the farm when A.J. came walking across the field; his family did not recognize him because he was so emaciated. Thereafter, he needed crutches to aid him with walking.
For Applicants Heretofore Allowed Pensions Dooly County Georgia:
A. J. Harp of Dooly County Georgia has resided in state continuously ever since the 20 August 1832; that he is 67 years old and by occupation a farmer; that he enlisted in the military service of the Confederate States of Georgia during the war between the states and served for the term of 3 1/2 years in Company K of 21st Regiment of Georgia. That his physical condition is as follows: suffers with head trouble caused wound to head in Army, also has Ezyisfslus in right & left legs caused by gun wounds; can't walk, needs crutches. A.J. Harp owns no property at all and there is nothing of value, that by reason of his physical condition and poverty he is unable to support himself by his own exertion or labor, and that he receives no pension but the one herein applied for. Deponent desires to participate in the benefits of the Act, approved December 15, 1894, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and makes application for the pension to which he is entitled for the year 1900. I have heretofore as a resident of Dooly county been allowed a pension for the year. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 1st January 1900. J.D. Henesysee, Ordinary of Dooly County Georgia.
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