Military: CWR: Beam, Christopher of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Beam, Christopher

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died May 10, 1897 
* Private Co. E 93rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 24, 1864 at age 30 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 26, 1864 as private in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Discharged under Special Order #155 Extract A. of P. date unknown 
* Height - 5' 11"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Hazel 
* Occupation at enrollment - Manufacturer 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 18, 1895, Application #1166915, Certificate 
#929581; Widow Pension: Application #655700, Certificate #462010

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295750 [Lists enlistment day as 
26]