SANDUSKY COUNTY OHIO - Civil War Pension: Andrew NUFHER (1880) & widow Elizabeth (1908)

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NUFHER, Andrew
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SUBJECT: PENSIONER: Elizabeth Nufher, Widow
SUBMITTER: Kary Wild
EMAIL: Karywild@aol.com
DATE: Aug 08, 2000

SURNAMES: NUFHER
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

CERT. NO.: 666.522

PENSIONER: Elizabeth, Widow of

VETERAN: Andrew Nuhfer

CAN NO.: 54306

BUNDLE NO.: 23

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Declaration for Original Invalid Pension

To be executed before a Court of Record or some officer hereof having
custody of its seal.

State of Ohio, County of Sandusky

On the date hereinafter mentioned, personally appeared before me Judge
of the Probate Court, a court of record within and for the County
and State aforesaid, Andrew Nuhfer, resident of the town of Woodville,
County of Sandusky, State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according
to law, declares that he is the identical Andrew Nuhfer who was Enrolled
on the 12 Day of October, 1861 and served in Company D of the 72 Regiment
of O.V.I. commanded by Colonel Buckland and was discharged at Columbus
Ohio on the fifteenth day of April, 1865; that his personal description is as  
follows: Age 60 years; height five feet 6 1/2 inches; complexion, dark; hair  
gray; eyes, hazel.  That while a member of the organization aforesaid, in the  
service and in the line of his duty at Shiloh in the State of Tennessee, on or  
about the 6 day of April 1862, he while engaged in action at the Battle of  
Shiloh Tenn was wounded in the leg by a gunshot or minnie ball. While commanding  
my company was taken prisoner at Mississippi June 11th 1864 and was held  
prisoner at Macon until March 1865.

That he was treated in hospitals as follows: at Camp Hospital at Shiloh
and Cinci at the latter part of April and afterwards sent home.

That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise
than as stated above. That since leaving the service this applicant has
resided in Woodville, Sandusky Co, Ohio and remains here ever since up to
the ?? date June 18, 1880. That prior to his entry into the service above
named he was a man of good, sound physical health, being when enrolled a
ablebodied man. That he is now greatly disabled from obtaining his subsistence  
by manual labor by reason of his injuries, above described, received in the  
service of the United States; and he therefore makes this declaration for the  
purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States. He  
hereby appoints, with full power of substitution, and revocation, MILO B.  
STEVENS & CO., of Cleveland, Ohio his true and lawful attorneys to prosecute his  
claim. That he has never received nor applied for a pension. That his Post-
Office Address is Woodville County of Sandusky, State of Ohio. Claimant's  
Signature: Andrew Nuhfer
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AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR COMRADE

Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
Page 2

Also personally appeared Adam HODES, residing at Fremont, and C.F. POHLMAN,
residing at Fremont, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled
to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were preset and saw
Andrew NUPHER, the claimant sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing  
declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said  
claimant and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he  
represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of  
his claim. Two witnesses to X  
  
 A HODES
 C.F POHLMAN Jr.
  
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18 day of June A.D., 1880, and I
hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, were fully made
known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including  
the words [blank], erased and the words [blank], added; and that I have no  
interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of his claim.
  
 C. Duneysen
 Probate Judge
  
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 Invalid
  
 Claim for Pension
  
 Original
  
 Andrew NUHFER, Applicant, Capt Co., D 72 Regt. Ohio Infty Vols.
  
 Enlisted October 12, 1861
 Discharged April, 1865
  
 Filed By
  
 Milo B. Stevens & Co.,
 Pension Claim Attorneys,
 Cleveland, Ohio
  
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 AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR COMRADE
  
 State of Ohio
 County of Sandusky
  
 In the Pension Claim of Andrew Nuhfer personally came before me, Deputy Clerk  
of the Court of Common Pleas in and for aforesaid County and State, Ralph P.  
Buckland late, Colonel of the 72d Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, and now a  
resident of the City of Fremont, County of Sandusky, State of Ohio well known to  
me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares  
in the aforesaid case as follows:
  
 That Andrew Nuhfer late a Captain in Company D of the 72d Regiment of Ohio
Volunteers of the war of 1861, while in the military service of the United
States, in the line of his duty, and without fault or improper conduct of
his, on or about the 6th of April 1862, at Pittsburgh Landing in the State
of Tennessee was wounded in his leg whilst engaged in battle with the enemy
near Shiloh Church, which ?? was made by gunshot fired by the enemy.
  
 And I further certify that I am disinterested, and that I make the above
statement from personal knowledge being present in command at the time said
disability was incurred.
  
 Ralph P. BUCKLAND
  
 Witness: J.D. FINCH
 Witness: J.R. CINKLIN
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 AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR COMRADE
 Page 2
  
 Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this first day of July 1882 at Fremont
in the county of Sandusky, State of Ohio and I hereby certify that the contents  
of the foregoing affidavit were fully known and explained to the affiant before  
swearing thereto, including the words [blank] erased and the words [blank]  
added: that the affiant was to me well known, and is respectable and worthy of  
full credit as a witness; and I further certify that I have no interest, direct  
or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
  
 C.C. MEEK
 Deputy Clerk
  
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 AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR COMRADE
  
 Additional Evidence
  
 No. 394.565
  
 Character of Claim: Original Pension
  
 Name of Claimant: Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Late Capt., Co D, 72 Reg't Ohio Infty Vols.
  
 Filed by
 Milo B. Stevens & Co.
 War Claim Attorneys
  
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 War Department
  
 Adjutant General's Office,
 Washington
  
 Oct 12, 1882
  
 Sir:
  
 I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your request of June 29,
1882, for certain information for use in the consideration of application
for pension No. 394.565, and to return it herewith, with the following
information from the records office:
  
 It appears from the rolls on file in this office that Andrew Nuhfer was
mustered into the service of the United States as 2d Lt. Co. D, 72 Regiment
of Ohio Vols, to date Oct 12, 1861, to serve 3 years and as Captain Dec 12,
1861. Roll Jany and Feby 1862 present. March and April 1862 wounded at
Shiloh, April 6/62, and sent home on furlough. Company was in action said
place and date and Casualty List shows him wounded there and then.  June 30,
1862, absent wounded. Company and Regimental Record Books, incomplete, furnish  
no evidence of alleged wound. No regimental hospital records prior to July 1863  
or Medical Certificate in his case on file. Subsequent rolls to Aug 31, 1863  
present. Roll May and June 1864, Prisoner of War since June 11/64, when regiment  
was in action and borne as absent prisoner of war.  Prisoner of War records show  
him captured at Ripley, Miss. June 11/64, confined at Camp Asylum, Columbia S.C.  
date not given. Paroled at N.E. Ferry, N.C. March 1/65 reported at Camp Parole,  
Md March 5/65 where he is reported as in Officer's Hospital, date or cause not  
given; granted leave of absence March 12/65 for 30 days to report to Camp Chase,  
Ohio. No other evidence of medical treatment or disability in said records. He  
was honorably discharged to date May 15/65 under G.O. 82 series 1865 from this
office.
  
 I am, sir, very respectfully,
 Your obedient servant,
  
 M BARLIN??
 Assistant Adjutant General
  
 The Commissioner of Pensions,
 Washington, D.C.
  
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 Middle Division L439
  
 Department of the Interior
 Pension Office
  
 July 21st 1884
  
 Respectfully requested of the ADJUTANT GENERAL U.S.A. a report from the records  
of his Office as to the presence or absence, on or about April 6, 1862, of Ralph  
P. Buckland ?? of 72 Ohio Vols., and the station, at that date of the [blank]
  
 Claim No. 394565
 Andrew Nuhfer
 Capt Co D 72 Ohio Vols
  
 illegible signature
 Commissioner
  
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 War Department,
 Adjutant General's Office
 Washington, Aug 6, 1884
 394565
  
 Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions,
  
 Roll F of 72 Ohio Vols for March and Apr '62 reports to Ralph P. Buckland,
Col. Present. Returns prior to Sept 62 not on file. No additional information.  
Morning reports are not on file.
  
 O.D. GREENE
 Assistant Adjutant General
  
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 General Affidavit
  
 State of Ohio
 County of Lucas
  
 In the matter of the claim for Add'l Pens Act June 27 '90, in the case of
Andrew Nuhfer Capt Co D 72 Ohio Inf Vols
  
 Personally came before me, a notary public in and for the county and state
aforesaid, Andrew Nuhfer, Woodville, Sandusky Co, Ohio, person...of lawful
age, who, being duly sworn, declare...in relation to the aforesaid claim, as
follows:
  
 That in addition to the disabilities alleged in his application to pension
he is disabled to the material extent for manual labor by reason of ?? of
Prostate, which developed from exposure in the service, and line of duty
while a Prisoner of War confirmed in Rebel Prison at Columbia S.C.  Dec 64
also disabled by fracture of skull and resulting severe deafness of right
ear and partial of left ear incurred in the service and line of duty on ????
raid near Ripley, Miss. - While on the skirmish line at said engagement he
was taken prisoner. While being "robbed" of his clothing by a rebel officer, he  
refused to give up his hat and was struck by the officer with the butt of his  
revolver with such force as to crack the skull.  
  
 Rating on said disabilities which are permanent and ???????. Also states
that he has not been employed in ??? in the service of US since the date of
his discharge from Co D 72 OV since May 1865.
  
 Signature of Affiant or of each Affiant: Andrew Nuhfer
  
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 General Affidavit
 Page 2
  
 Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this 7 day of Jan 1892 at Toledo, in the
County of Lucas, State of Ohio and I hereby certify that the contents of the
foregoing affidavit were fully made known and explained to the affiant before  
swearing thereto, including the words [blank] erased and the words [blank]  
added; that the affiant is to me well known and is apparently respectable and  
worthy of full credit and I fully certify that I have no interest, direct or  
indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
  
 Signature of Officer before whome executed
 Wm. J. ROBINSON
 Notary Public
  
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 Ctf No. 2783-53
 Case Of
  
 Andrew Nuhfer
 Cap. Co D. 72
 Ohio Inf Vols
 for Affidavit of
 Pension Act 6/27/90
  
 Claimant
  
 Filed by Milo B. Stevens & Co.
 Attorneys and Solicitors
 Cleveland, Ohio
  
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 Certificate No. 278553
 Name, Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Department of the Interior,
 Bureau of Pensions,
 Washington, D.C., January 15, 1898
  
  
 Sir:
  
 In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly  
payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the  
questions enumerated below.
  
 Very respectfully,
  
 McClay EVANS
 Commissioner
  
 First. Are you married? [yes] If so, please state your wife's full name
and her maden name.
 Answer. [Ann Elisabeth NUHFER Ann Elisabeth SCHULER]
 Second. When, where and by whom were you married?
 Answer. [by Rev. John BEER]
 Third. What record of marriage exists?
 Answer [Non butt my Bible]
 Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name
of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
 Answer. [No]
 Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their
names and the dates of their birth.
 Answer. [Yes, John G. Nuhfer, Sophia Katherine and Wiliam S. Nuhfer.
John G. was born 17 August 1844, Sophia Katherine 11 March 1857, Wm. S.
19 Dec 1865]
  
 Signature: Andrew Nuhfer
 Date of Reply: May 4, 1898
  
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 Declaration for Pension
 Under the Act of February 6, 1907
  
 State of Ohio, County of Lucas
  
 On this 18th day of February A.D. one thousand nine hundred and Seven,
personally appeared before me J.F. Holliger a Notary Public within and for
the county and State aforesaid Andrew Nuhfer a resident of the City of
Toledo, County of Lucas, State of Ohio who, being duly sworn according to
law, declares that he is the identical Andrew Nuhfer who was enrolled on the
12th day of October 1861, in Co. "D" 72nd Regt Ohio Vol. Infantry in the service  
of the United States in the Civil War, and served at least 90 days,
and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio on the 22nd day of May, 1864.
That he has not been employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as  
stated above. That he is 87 years of age, having been born on the 19th day of  
October 1819 and asks for a pension of $20.00 per month [62 years of age, $12;  
70 years, $15; 75 years or over, $20]. That he has [blank] applied for pension  
under application No. [blank]. That he is a pensioner under Certificate No.  
278553. That he takes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the  
pension-roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 6,  
1907. That his Post-Office address is Indiana Ave, Toledo, County of Lucas,  
State of Ohio
  
 Two witnesses who write sign here.
 1. Jno. G. Nuhfer
 2. Theobald Schunk
  
 Claimants signature - Full name
 Andrew Nuhfer
  
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 Declaration for Pension
 Under the Act of February 6, 1907
 Page 2
  
 Also personally appeared John G. Nuhfer, residing at Fremont, Ohio, and
Theobald Schunk residing at Toledo, Ohio, persons whom I certify to be
respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, say that
they were present and saw Andrew Nuhfer claimant, sign his name (or make his
mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe
from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him of 60
years and 30 years, respectively, that he is the identical person he represents  
himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution
of his claim.
  
 Signature of Affiants:
 Jno. G. Nuhfer
 Theobald Schunk
  
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of February, A.D. 1907, and
I do hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc. were
fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing,  
including the words [blank] erased, and the words [blank] added; and that I have  
no interest, direc or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
  
 Official Signature:
 J.F. Holliger
 Notary Public
  
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 Act of February 6, 1907
 Soldiers Application
  
 Name: Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Service: Capt Co "D" 72nd Reg't Ohio Vol Infantry
  
 Address: 827 Indiana Ave., Toledo, Ohio
  
 Filed By: J.F. Holliger, Notary Public, 447 Vance St., Toledo, O.
  
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 Reissue Under Act of February 6, 1907
 No. 278553
  
  
 United States of America
 Department of the Interior
 Bureau of Pensions
  
 It is hereby certified that in conformity with the laws of the United States,  
Andrew nuhfer who was a Captain Company D 72nd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry  
is entitled to a pension at the rate of Twenty dollars per month to commence on  
the twenty third day of February one thousand nine hundred and seven.
  
 Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty first day of June one
thousand nine hundred and seven and of the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundred and thirty first.
  
 Jesse E. Wilson
 Acting Secretary of the Interior
  
 Countersigned
  
 V. Warner
 Commissioner of Pensions
  
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 Under Act of February 6, 1907
 No. 278553
 Pension Certificate of
  
 Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Payable Quarterly
 by the U.S. Pension Agent
 at Columbus, Ohio
  
 Wheeler
 Clerk
  
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 City of Toledo, Ohio
 Transcript from Record of Deaths
 on File at the Department of Health
  
 Name: Capt. Andrew Nuhfer
 Color: White
 Sex: Male
 Condition: Married
  
 Date of Death
 Year: 1908
 Month: July
 Day: 26
  
 Date of Birth
 Year: 1819
 Month: Oct
 Day: 19
  
 Age
 Years: 88
 Months: 9
 Days: 7
  
 Nativity: Germany
 Occupation: Retired
  
 Cause of Death: Apoplexy
 Duration: [blank]
  
 Place of Death: 827 Indiana Ave.
 Place of Interment: Woodville, Ohio
  
 Attending Physician: C.A. Faber
  
 I hereby certify that the above is a correct transcript,
 Wm. M. Currie, Clerk, Health Office
 Toledo, Ohio, Aug 1, 1908
  
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this first day of August 1908
  
 J.F. Holliger
 Notary Public, Lucas County, Ohio
  
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 General Affidavit
  
 State of Ohio, County of Lucas,
  
 In the matter of the claim for pension of Elizabeth Nuhfer widow of Andrew
Nuhfer, Capt, Co D, 72 Ohio Infty Vols No. 905,401
  
 On this first day of October, A.D. 1908 personally appeared before me A
Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer
oaths Theobald Schunk aged 63 years, a resident of the City of Toledo, in
the County of Lucas, and State of Ohio whose Post-office address is 827
Indiana Ave, Toledo, Ohio, and Catherine Schunk, aged 57 years, a resident
of the City of Toledo, in the County of Lucas and State of Ohio, whose Post-
office address is 827 Indiana Ave, Toledo, Ohio well known to be reputable and  
entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid  
case as follows:
  
 That they have known claimant for 23 and 55 years respectively, and know that  
???? together as man and wife until the death of the soldier and never divorced,  
and that she has not remarried since the soldier's death.
  
 They further declare that have no interest in said case and are not concerned  
in its prosecution.
  
 Theobald SCHUNK
 Catherine SCHUNK
 (signatures of affiants)
  
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 General Affidavit
 Page 2
  
 State of Ohio, County of Lucas
  
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiants and
I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiants including the words
[blank] erased, and the words [blank] added, and acquainted them with its
contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise  
interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said  
affiants are personally known to me and tha they are credible
persons.
  
 J.F. Holliger
 Notary Public
  
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 Western Division
 Widows Orig. Pension
 Claim No. 905,401
  
 Additional Evidence
  
 Claim Of
 Elizabeth Nuhfer
 Widow of Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Capt Co D. 72 Ohio Infty Vols.
  
 Affidavit of Theobald Schunk and
 Catherine Schunk
 Toledo, Ohio
  
 Filed by
 B.W. MARCY, Toledo, Ohio
  
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 Act of April 19, 1908
 Declaration For Widow's Pension
  
 State of Ohio, County of Lucas
  
 On this first day of October A.D., one thousand nine hundred and eight  
personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and
State aforesaid, Elizabeth Nuhfer, aged 80 years, a resident of the City of
Toledo, County of Lucas, State of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to
law, declares that she is the widow of Andrew Nuhfer who enlisted under the name  
of Andrew Nuhfer on the twelfth day of October A.D. 1861, as a Captain in  
Company D in the 72nd Regiment of the Ohio Vols Infty and served at least
ninety days in the late War of the Rebellion, in the service of the United
States, who was HONORABLY DISCHARGED May 22, 1864, and died July 26, 1908.
That he was not employed in the military or naval service otherwise than as
stated above. That he was never employed in the military or naval service
of the United States after the 22nd day of May 1864. That she was married
under the name of Elizabeth Schunk to said Andrew Nuhfer the 20 day of
November A.D. 1843 by John Beir ??? at Perrysburg, Ohio there being no legal
barrier to such marriage; that she had not been previously married; that her
said husband had not been previously married. That she has not remarried since  
the death of the said Andrew Nuhfer. That the names and dates of birth of all  
the children of the soldier, now living, and under sixteen years of age, are as  
follows: No Children Under 16 Years of Age. That she has not abandoned the  
support of any one of her children, but that they are still under her care or  
maintenance. That No prior application for pension has been filed by her, the  
soldier was a pensioner under certif no. 278,553. That she makes this  
declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension-roll of the United  
States, under the provisions of the act of April 19, 1908. She hereby appoints,  
with full power of substitution and revocation, B.W. Marcy of Toledo, Ohio, her  
true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim, the fee to be Ten Dollars,  
payable as prescribed by law. That her Post-Office address is #827 Indiana Ave,  
Toledo County, State of Ohio.
  
 Attest:
 Theobald Schunk
 Catherine Schunk
  
 Claimants Signature:
 Elizabeth Nuhfer
  
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 Act of April 19, 1908
 Declaration For Widow's Pension
 Page 2
  
 Also personally appeared Theobald Schunk residing at Toledo, Ohio and
Catherine Schunk residing at Toledo, Ohio persons whom I certify to be
respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say
that they were present and saw Elizabeth Nuhfer claimant, sign her name (or
make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to
believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her
of 43 years and 55 years respectively, that she is the identical person she
represents herself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution
of this claim.
  
 Attest:
  
 Theobald Schunk
 Catherine Schunk
  
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of October A.D. 1908 and I
do hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration and affidavit  
were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witness before  
swearing, including the words [blank] erased, and the words [blank] added; and  
that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
  
 J.F. Holliger
 Notary Public
  
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 Act of April 19, 1908
 Widow's Claim
  
 Claimant: Elizabeth Nuhfer
  
 Soldier: Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Service: Capt Co. D 72nd Ohio Infty Vols
  
 Address: 827 Indiana Ave., Toledo, Ohio
  
 Filed by: B.W. Marcy, Toledo, Ohio
  
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 Drop Order and Report
  
 Department of the Interior
 Bureau of Pensions
 Finance Division
  
 Washington, D.C., Oct 13, 1908
  
 Pensioner: Andrew Nuhfer
  
 Certificate #: 278553
  
 Class: ??????
  
 Service: D - 72 Oh
  
 U.S. Pension Agent, Columbus
  
 SIR: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of the above-
described pensioner who died July 26, 1908.
  
 V. Warner, Commissioner
  
  
 REPORT
  
 Commissioner of Pensions,
  
 SIR: The name of the above-described pensioner, who was last paid at $20
per month to 4 June 1908 has this day been dropped from the roll of this agency.
  
 W.R. Warnock, U.S. Pension Agent
 Oct 15, 1908
  
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 Western Division
 Widows Orig Pension Claim No.
  
 Claim of Elizabeth Nuhfer, Widow of Andrew Nuhfer, Capt Co D 72
Ohio Vols Infty
  
 Record of Soldier's death at Toledo July 26, 1908 at Health Office of the
City of Toledo, Ohio
  
 Filed By
  
 B.W. Marcy, Toledo, Ohio