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Anna McCarthy Veuve's widow's pension papers, 1916-1927

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Veuve, Anna McCarthy, 1846-1927
Title
Anna McCarthy Veuve's widow's pension papers
Dates
1916-1927 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear ft.
Collection Number
Mss 405
Summary
The collection includes eight items pertaining to Missoula, Montana, resident Anna Veuve's widow's pension application to the U.S. Army.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Additional Reference Guides

Finding aid in the repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Ernest Veuve was born in New Castle, Switzerland, in 1843 and came to the U.S. in 1864. Veuve served under Sherman during his march to the sea. He also received a Medal of Honor for his service in the Moddock Indian war in Texas, 1875. In 1877, Ernest Veuve was stationed at Ft. Missoula, Montana, as a quartermaster sergeant. His occupation was listed as coppersmith. He was discharged from service in 1880 and married Anna McCarthy in Missoula the same year. The Veuves had a daughter, Alina Brisbin. Ernest Veuve died on June 17, 1916 in Missoula.

Anna Veuve was born in 1846 in County Cork, Ireland. She came to the U.S. with her parents in 1850 and in 1867, moved to Washington, D.C. She came to Missoula in 1878 to live with her sister, Margaret McCauley. Anna Veuve died on February 8, 1927, in Missoula.

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Content Description

Anna Veuve's widow's pension application to the U.S. Army includes a notice of promotion, a Declaration for Original Pension, a written deposition from the medical doctor who attended Ernest Veuve at death, a Declaration for Widow's Pension from the Indian Wars, a military record request, a marriage record from St. Francis Xavier, an affidavit from Anne Veuve containing biographical information, and a notice of pension termination.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Anna Veuve Widow's Pension Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Wallace Long.

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Subject Terms

  • Irish Americans--Montana--Missoula
  • Survivors' benefits--United States
  • Swiss Americans--Montana--Missoula
  • Widows--Montana--Missoula

Family Names

  • Veuve, Ernest, 1843-1916

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