Military: CWR: Brackson, Samuel [Alias Ripple, Samuel B.] of interest 
in Somerset County, Pa

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Brackson, Samuel - Alias Samuel B. Ripple 

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Nov. 3, 1864 of Chronic Diarrhea at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri
* Private Co. F 3rd Regiment United States Cavalry 
* Enlisted Feb. 27, 1864 at age 19 in Cleveland, Ohio 
* Occupation at enlistment - Farmer 
* Height - 5' 3", Eyes - Grey, Hair - Light, Complexion - Sallow 
* Mother Pension: Applied Sept. 15, 1879, Application #251356, no 
certificate number listed; Father Pension: Application #303322, 
Certificate #235802 

SOURCE: 
* Register of U. S. Army Enlistments, Ancestry.com 
* Footnote.com [Lists name as Brachson]