Military: CWR: Ayers, Edward F. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Ayers, Edward F.

* Born in Lancaster, Pa. 
* Died Sept. 21, 1905 
* Buried in Baptist Cemetery, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. B 87th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 29, 1861 at age 21 in Newberry, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 14, 1861 in York, Pa. 
* Re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864 in Brandy Station, Va. 
* Discharged June 29, 1865 with company 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5'8"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Served Sept. 14, 1861 - June 29, 1865 - 45 month 15 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 2, 1890, Application #847717, Certificate 
#591833

SOURCE:
* Cemetery Records, Meyersdale Library 
* 1890 Veterans Census, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Somerset Past Vol. 10 No. 2 
* Veterans Card File 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co B 
* Footnote.com [Lists him twice as Edward and Edwin]
* Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards 1777 - 1999 [Lists name as Edward T.]