Emma Lankford, wife of Silas James Lankford of Smith and Dickson Co, TN files for a Civil War Widow’s Pension
Sunday, July 24th, 2011Silas James Langford of Smith and Dickson Co., TN died in May 1905. His widow, Emma Langford, then applied for a widow’s pension for Silas James’ service to the U.S. during the Civil War. Following are the affidavits that were filed concerning her application. W.R. Jones, of Daniel, Dickson Co. TN, age 45, declared 23 June 1905 [...]