Military: CWR: Baldwin, James M. of interest in Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Keith Petenbrink and Meyersdale Public Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Introduction and help of Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/intro.txt Additional Civil War Research may be viewed at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/military/cwr/cwr.html __________________________________________ Baldwin, James M. * Born in Somerset Co. Pa * Died June 2, 1876 age 30 years 8 month 19 days * Buried in Horner & Mt. Tabert Reformed Cemetery, Quemahoning Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. * Corporal Co. K 163rd Regiment 18th Pa. Cavalry * Enrolled Feb. 25, 1864 at age 20 in Johnstown, Pa. * Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864 in Harrisburg, Pa. as Private * Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865 * Discharged from Co. H 3rd Provisional Cavalry * Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Dark * Occupation at enrollment - Farmer * Promoted to Corporal - Date unknown * Transferred to Co. H 3rd Regiment Prov. Cavalry July 14, 1865 SOURCE: * Veterans Card File * Muster Roster Co. K * Cemetery Records, Meyersdale Library * Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755 [Information is listed in Unassigned Detachment not Co. K; lists age as 20 and enlistment date as Mar.3, 1864]