Military: CWR: Biesecker, James K. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Biesecker, James K.

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Oct. 27, 1928 in California 
* Private Co. M 113th Regiment 12th Pa. Cavalry 
* Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864 
* Enrolled Feb. 29, 1864 at age 18 in Martinsburg, Va. 
* Mustered in Feb. 29, 1864 
* Mustered out with company July 20, 1865 
* Discharged July 20, 1865 
* Served Mar. 8, 1862 - June 20, 1865 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5' 11 1/2"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Date of first enlistment, unknown 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Sept. 11, 1890 and July 16, 1907, Application 
#922632, Certificate #1028488

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. M 
* Footnote.com