A Civil War veteran, he was drafted by the state, although the date is uncertain. According to the 1863 draft registration, he was drafted at the stated age of forty-four November 14, 1862, but the muster roll claims March 5, 1863, the same day he mustered into state service at Harrisburg as a private with Luther's Independent Militia Company. He honorably discharged with the company July 23, 1863.
He died at his son George's home at the reported age of 83-9-18.
A Civil War veteran, he was drafted by the state, although the date is uncertain. According to the 1863 draft registration, he was drafted at the stated age of forty-four November 14, 1862, but the muster roll claims March 5, 1863, the same day he mustered into state service at Harrisburg as a private with Luther's Independent Militia Company. He honorably discharged with the company July 23, 1863.
He died at his son George's home at the reported age of 83-9-18.
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