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NARA1276

(No. 33.)

We, Frederick Morton Gabrael Bramlett and Jerry Bile, of Louisville parish or county of Jefferson and State of Kentucky do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of Mrs Sarah Koger alias Kofer  Frederick Morton, and Gabrael Bramlett say they
[[strikethrough]] and [[strikethrough]] have been well acquainted with her for 25 years and 35 years, respectively; that she is the identical Sarah Koger alias Kofer that she represents herself to be and said Jerry Bile says he was present with said Jackson Kofer was taken with Small Pox and he went with said Jackson Kofer of Co I 123 USCI. from Taylor Barracks to the Small Pox Hospital in Louisville or it suburbs said Frederick Morton and Gabrael Bramlett declare and say that Mrs Sarah Koger alias Kofer is mother of Jackson Kofer who enlisted in the military service of the United States and served in Company I, 123 Regiment US Colored Infantry comm by Capt Oliver Smith and that we are not, jointly or severally, directly or indirectly, interested in any claim which the said Sarah Koger alias Kofer has or may have against the United States.

Frederick Morton  his x mark
Gabrael Bramlett  his x mark
Jerry Bile  his x mark

James Harrod
William Ryan

Sworn to and subscribed before me this twentieth day of October, 1877; and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were carefully read by me to the affiants before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons.

O M Rood
Notary Public Jefferson Co KYy

I certify, That   , before whom the above affidavit was made, is a   duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this   day of   , 187 .

Clerk of the

[L.S.]

NOTE. - In all cases where a mark is substituted for the written signature, two disinterested witnesses are required.

I find on the Blue letter that the claimant name is given as Sarah Kofer is the reason I have given the alias.
O M Rood

Transcription Notes:
Was unsure how best to convey the blanks at the end of the form and could not find instructions pertaining to this, so left these as questions for now. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2024-09-16 21:08:02