Military: CWR: Baer, Peter J. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Baer, Peter J. 
                                                              
* Born Nov. 13, 1830 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Sept. 4, 1875 
* Buried in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Lieutenant  John Aiken's Co. M 102nd Regiment Pa. Veteran Infantry 
* Drafted in Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Enrolled July 5, 1864 to serve 3 years or the duration 
* Mustered in July 5, 1864 in Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Deserted, returned and mustered out with company 
* Discharged June 28, 1865 at Defences of Washington, by reason of Special Order 
#163 Ex 2nd A of P 1865 
* Age 33 
* Height - 5'6"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Hazel 
*Occupation - Laborer 
* Paid in full 
* Filed Oath of Identity Sept. 18, 1885 while a resident of Meyersdale, Pa. 
* Peter was a brother of Henry J., Ishmael J., John J. and Solomon J. Baer 
* Served July 5, 1864 - June 28, 1865 - 11 month 23 days 
* Widow Pension: Applied Sept. 22, 1879, Application #251606, Certificate 
#397847

SOURCE:
* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web 
* Meyersdale Commercial May 28, 1903 
* Meyersdale Commercial June 4, 1908 
* Somerset Past Vol. 10 No. 3 
* Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 1 
* Bear Family History 
* Veterans Card File 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. M 
* Footnote.com