Military: CWR: Beltz, Oliver of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Beltz, Oliver

* Born Mar. 21, 1840 in Bedford Co. Pa. 
* Died Jan. 18, 1920 in Cumberland, Maryland 
* Enlisted July 25, 1861 as Corporal in Frostburg, Md in Co. C 2nd Maryland 
Potomac Home Brigade 
* Discharged Sept. 29, 1864 as Corporal by reason of expiration of term of 
service 
* Occupation - Carpenter 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Apr. 28, 1879 and Feb. 21, 1907, Application #282162, 
Certificate #180649
* Company Muster Roll dated June 30, 1862 lists him as sick in hospital in 
Cumberland, Md.
* Company Muster Roll dated Nov. / Dec. 1863 lists him as wounded in skirmish on 
Nov. 16, 1863 and in hospital in Cumberland, Md. 
* Company Muster Roll dated July / Aug. 1864 lists: In convalescent camp in 
Cumberland, Md. and soldier due 2 months back pay due him by error last pay. 
* Muster out Roll lists age as 21; due soldier $13.75; due U. S. for arms, 
equipment etc $2.39; bounty due $100.00 and appointed 3rd Corporal from 4th 
Corporal Nov. 30, 1862 


SOURCE:
* M. C. Lowry Post, G. A. R. Application, not dated 
* Beltz Family History, Rootsweb.com 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Md. Volunteers, Roll 1478071 [Contains additional 
service information]