In 1865 he was mustered out without pay. "Greenbacks" were then the money of the army. They were practically worthless. There was no government benefit or backing in anything. I can well remember when Father first applied for a pension. A government agent came through the country looking up veterans, urging them to apply for pensions. Father applied and was granted $6.00 per month. A few years before he died this was increased to $12.00.

Flora Estella Ewings Youmans: The Ewing Family - Pioneers of Boulder County

Flora was my grandmother. She is speaking of her father and his service in the Civil War. According to a published report, he enlised September 16, 1861, in Company E, Sixth Kansas Calvary, Colonel Judson commanding.