Henry Lightfoot Civil War Pension Records

The image is a historical document titled "Invalid Pension," pertaining to Henry Lightfoot from Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, who served as a Private in Company K of the 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The document specifies that he began receiving a pension of $12 per month starting in April 1888 due to disabilities including catarrh of the head and ear, slight deafness, and a liver disease, stemming from his military service. The pension process involved several approvals, with notations from July 1888 detailing medical examinations and legal reviews. H.E. Ritters of Findlay, Ohio, is listed as the recognized attorney, charging a fee of $10 for their services. The pension was last adjusted and paid at a rate of $8. The document provides a detailed bureaucratic view of the pension system at the time, reflecting the challenges faced by veterans post-service.