Military: CWR: Barrett, James W. A. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Barrett, James W. A. 

* Born in Frostburg, Md. 
* Died Sept. 24, 1900 
* Private Co. A 39th Regiment 10th Pa. Reserves Corps 
* Enrolled Apr. 18, 1861 at age 23 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in June 20, 1861 SS, July 24, 1861 FS as Private in Camp Wilkins, 
Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Captured Dec. 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg 
* Wounded May 9, 1864 
* Absent at muster out 
* Missing in battle since Dec. 13, 1862 
* Occupation at enrollment - Machinist 
* Height - 5' 7 1/2"; Hair - Light Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 9, 1864, Application #54717, Certificate #41016

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. A 
* Muster Roll of Capt. James S. Hinchman, June 30, 1862 - Aug. 31, 1862 [Lists 
enlistment date as July 21, 1861] 
* Muster Roll of 1st Lieutenant George S. Knee, Oct. 31, 1862 - Dec. 31, 1862 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com