Widow’s pension application

Minnie E. (Rousey) Phillips, widow of John Thomas Phillips.

Scanned images of the complete widow’s pension application of Minnie E. (Rousey) Phillips. Her husband was John Thomas Phillips. He supposedly served in the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, under John S. Mosby. His death certificate and marriage certificate were included with the application.

Submitted by Angie Preston.

Unit as stated on the application. Confirm service in compiled records before treating the Mosby claim as proved.