South Carolina § 25-13-60 - Proof required of widows.
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§ 25-13-60. Proof required of widows.
It shall be sufficient to entitle the widow of a Confederate veteran to a pension as the widow of such veteran if such widow prove her relationship and (a) that she was living with her husband as his faithful wife at the time of his death, that the reason for not living with him was caused by no fault of hers or (b) that she had been married to such veteran ten years prior to his death. But the uncorroborated testimony of the widow shall not be sufficient proof of such facts.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-556; 1952 Code SECTION 44-556; 1942 Code SECTION 4982; 1932 Code SECTION 4983; 1929 (36) 138, 176.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-13-60 ("Proof required of widows.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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