Military: CWR: Benford, James of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Benford, James

* Died Feb. 6, 1927 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Corporal Co. A 39th Regiment 10th Pa. Reserves Corps 
* Enrolled Apr. 13, 1861 at age 19 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Enlisted June 20, 1861 
* Mustered in June 20, 1861 SS, July 21, 1861 FS as Private in Camp Wilkins, 
Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged June 11, 1864 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Carpenter 
* Residence at enrollment - Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Promoted to Corporal, date unknown 
* Mustered out with company June 11, 1864 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 14, 1883, Application #492588, Certificate 
#298884

SOURCE:
* 1884 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 and rank as Private] 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com