Military: CWR: Berkey, Obadiah of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Berkey, Obadiah

* Private Co. D 142nd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Died of disease 
* Enlisted Aug 20, 1862 at age 36 in Stoystown, Pa
* Mustered in Aug. 27, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa 
* Deserted Sept. 3, 1862 at Washington D. C. while on march to Fort 
Massachusetts, D. C.  
* Widow Pension: Applied Sept. 5, 1863, Application #32282, Certificate #228467; 
Minor Pension: Application #347944, Certificate #238789

SOURCE:
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Veterans Card File 
* Meyersdale Republican July 12, 1934 [Lists an O. Berkey]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753