Military: CWR: Bender, Cornelius of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Bender, Cornelius 

* Born Feb. 8, 1846 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Oct. 20, 1926 in Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. E 171st Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enlisted Oct. 24, 1862 at age 18 in Somerset, Pa 
* Mustered in Nov. 2, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa for 9 months 
* Mustered out Aug. 7, 1863 with company at Harrisburg, Pa
* Discharged Aug. 7, 1863 
* Served Nov. 2, 1862 - Aug. 7, 1863 
* Private Co. G 93rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enlisted Sept. 20, 1864 at Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 20, 1864 at Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Served Sept. 20, 1864 - June 27, 1865 
* Enrolled Sept. 20, 1864 at age 19 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Residence in 1925 - Stoystown, Pa. 
* Served 18 month 12 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 6, 1891, Application #1044988, Certificate 
#767592

SOURCE:
* Veterans Card File 
* Somerset Past Vol. 10 No. 4 
* Meyersdale Republican Oct. 15, 1925 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Muster Roster 93rd [Lists him as unassigned] 
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755