Following is a list of documents in this volume which provide the names of soldiers or their families. Records which do not reference personal names are unindexed.

1) Communication from the Surgeon General to the Southborough Select Board forwarding twenty dollars on the account of Frederick Nottage (7/13/1867). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 1.

2) Verification of service for James L. Toothaker of Southborough, 42 year old mechanic who enlisted on August 9th 1864 and mustered out on August 12th 1864 into Company E., 4th Regt. MA Volunteers under Col. William S. King (1/31/1887). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 4.

3) Communication regarding the medical certificate of Benjamin L. Hill (11/5/1889). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 7.

4) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: John W. Bates, Horace E. Bellows, Edgar H. Farnum, Henry F. Pope, Luther B. Howe, H. W. Hemenway, Daniel H. O. Sullivan (12/1889). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 8.

5) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: Benjamin L. Hill, Charles Paradi (1/1891). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 10.

6) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: Charles Morse, Luther B. Howe (9/1891). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 12.

7) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: James L. Onthank (no date). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 14.

8) Application for military aid from John W. Bates of Southborough (3/22/1886). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 18.

9) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough relative to the application of Mary Paradi, widow of Charles Paradi of Co. I, 43rd infantry (1/25/1896). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 38.

10) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: Jacob A. Waltz (5/4/1896). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 45.

11) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough relative to the case of James L. Onthank and the bill for his treatment at the insane asylum (1/19/1897). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 62.

12) Communication from B. F. Prentis regarding aid for Simeon O. Taylor, who was born in Roxbury, Maine in 1842 and served in the Civil War. Mr. Taylor had never lived in any place long enough to gain residence for aid. A description of his service is provided (2/19/1897). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 65.

13) Certificate of Reasons for Disbursing State or Military Aid for Lucas S. McMaster (7/1897). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 71.

14) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough relative to Forrest E. Day, who was identified by the Selectmen as needing assistance (9/11/1895). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 75.

15) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough listing the following volunteers: Aaron W. Hosmer (7/1889). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 85.

16) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of Sadie, M. Hosmer, wife of Aaron W. Hosmer, and her son Clarence S. Hosmer (8/9/1898). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 88, 103.

17) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of Nancy A. Houghton, widow of George Houghton (10/11/1898). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 93, 95.

18) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of Samuel R. Day (11/18/1898). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 97, 115.

19) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of James H. Flagg (2/28/1899). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 114.

20) Return of State Military Aid in Southborough relative to Nancy A. Houghton (6/7/1899). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 113.

21) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of Samuel Paine (10/12/1899). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 114.

22) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the application of Hiram Ring (1/18/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 114.

23) Communication from the Town of Hudson to the Selectmen of Southborough regarding the soldier's aid for Frederic Fay which they had approved (3/6/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 128.

24) Medical certificates for Forrest E. Day exempting him from any kind of manual labor on account of his chronic heart disease (8/17/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 129-130, 132.

25) Petition from Forrest E. Day to the Southborough Selectmen requesting soldier’s relief due to his being disabled and unable to work (no date). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 131.

26) Communication from the City of Boston to the Southborough Selectmen informing them that Theodore W. Underwood, a recipient of State Military Aid had moved to Southborough (9/5/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 133.

27) Thank you letter from aid recipient Forrest E. Day updating the town on his physical health and plans to work in Hopedale (10/4/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 134.

28) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough stating that Theodore W. Underwood, formerly of Boston, would need to re-apply for aid on account of his moving to Southborough, and correcting clerical errors to the application of Sarah J. Day (1/9/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 135.

29) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough approving the applications of Sarah J. Day and Theodore W. Underwood (1/16/1900). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 106, 114.

30) Letter from aid recipient Forrest E. Day updating the town on his work and physical health, along with concerns that he may be laid off (8/1/1901). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 138.

31) Verification of enlistment for James O. Carey from Co. E, 6th Regt. MA Infantry (4/7/1917). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 140.

32) Application for State Aid under Chapter 179 of General Acts of 1917 for James O. Carey, 19 years old, a resident of Ashland made by his wife Ruby P. Carey, aged 15. Laura A. Carey dependent child, born January 26th 1917 (8/8/1917) TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 141-142.

33) Certificate of Reasons for Disbursing State or Military Aid for Ruby P. Carey, of Southborough (9/7/1917) TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 143-144.

34) Application for State Aid under Chapter 290 of General Acts of 1919 for Israel N. Bercume, 30 years old, a resident of Southborough (7/7/1921) TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 141-142.

35) List of residents of Southborough serving in the Massachusetts State Guard, Co. L, 11th Infantry made pursuant to Section 66, Chapter 327 General Acts of 1917. Men included: Charles F. Choate Jr. (Captain), Warren W. Stivers (1st Lieutenant), William Onthank (2nd Lieutenant), Herbert W. Schnare (Sergeant), Sylvester Hosmer (Corporal), Charles Fantony (Corporal), Harry L. Bailey (Private), Charles E. Bagley (Private), Clarence Baker (Private), Roland H. Barrows (Private), Frank K. Beals (Private), Cornelius Berry (Private), Thomas Boland (Private), George H. Burnett (Private), Melville Burns (Private), Richard A. Caswell (Private), Tillio Delarda (Private), Joseph Mauro (Private), Louis Mitchell (Private), William E. O’Connell (Private), Willard O. Orcutt (Private), Louis Pisceni (Private), Dante M. Trioli (Private) (1/1/1920). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 147.

36) Communication from the City of Boston to the Southborough Selectmen relative to the application for soldiers aid made by Catherine Ramelli, widow of Louis Ramelli (10/21/1925). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 175.

37) Communications from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough relative to the application for soldiers aid made by Catherine Ramelli, widow of Louis Ramelli (10/27/1925). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 176, 180.

38) Letter from Mrs. Dora Bercume of Spencer Massachusetts regarding her application for soldiers aid. Mrs. Bercume’s husband was at the Chelsea Naval Hospital and had developed hernias. She was in need of aid for three small children, being without support (1/13/1926). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Documents 181-182.

39) Communication from the Commissioners of State Military Aid to the Town of Southborough relative to the application of Dora Bercume. The commission stated that it would have no objection to approving a fifteen dollar per month aid, but requested Mrs. Bercume first fill out a Certificate of Reasons (1/21/1926). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 183.

40) Letter from the Town of Spencer to the Southborough Selectmen urging that relief be provided for the family of Israel Bercume and requesting reimbursement for fees already accrued by the Town (1/22/1926). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 184.

41) Letter from Leo P. Bercume to the Southborough Selectmen outlying livestock owned by his brother Israel Bercume’s family and requesting aid for Israel’s family since he and his brothers were unable to continue carrying the burden of providing them with meat. (2/1/1926). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 185-186.

42) Letter from the Town of Spencer to the Southborough Selectmen outlining the hardships endured by the family of Israel Bercume and attesting to the fact that they were in destitute condition and worthy candidates for aid (2/4/1926). TC008: Military Records 1741-1950, Series 4: Spanish War and State Aid Pensions 1867-1929, Volume: 1867-1929. Document 188.