BIOGRAPHY: Nicholas ALTIMUS, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by David Monahan. USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ____________________________________________________________ From Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen. New York, Toledo and Chicago: H. H. Hardesty, 1898, Volume II, p. 1183 ____________________________________________________________ Nicholas ALTIMUS Son of David and Sallie (Pedicord) Altimus, deceased, was born in Plumville, PA, Jan 9, 1833. His wife was born in Indiana county, PA Oct 22, 1842, and their marriage was consummated in that county Aug 23, 1860. Her name was Cordelia Wolf, and she was a daughter of Dearmin and Catherine Wolf, deceased. Of this union were born William, dec., Sallie A., John, dec., Nicholas A., Peter W., Alvin S., Katie B., Frank, Mary E., David, Edward, Alexander and Clara C. Comrade Altimus served his country faithfully and well during the late war of the Rebellion. He was 31 years of age when he was enrolled Sept 7, 1864 at Braddock Fields, PA as a private in Co F, 206th PA V.I. He was confined in a field hospital a few days. He took active part in all engagements of his command and was honorably discharged at Richmond, VA June 26, 1865. He passed away Nov 25, 1890, death resulting from a complication of diseases. His brothers, William and David, served in PA regiments. Comrade Altimus has been school director and overseer of the poor. His widow has a pension and her address is Glenglade, PA.