Military: CWR: Bowman, Mathias of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Bowman, Mathias

* Born Aug. 21, 1826 in Southampton Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Aug. 8, 1897 
* Buried in Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp. 
* Private Co. F 61st Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Drafted 
* Mustered in Sept. 26, 1864 at age 36 as Private in Chambersburg, Pa. 
* Discharged June 20, 1865 by Special Order 
* Served Sept. 26, 1864 - June 20, 1865 - 9 month 24 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 4, 1888, Application #653663, Certificate 
#823260; Widow Pension: Application #662685, Certificate #522977

SOURCE:
* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web 
* Somerset Past Vol. 10 No. 2 
* Poorbaugh Family History, Meyersdale Library [Lists date of death as 1902] 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. F 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747