Military: CWR: Caton, Lewis R. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Caton, Lewis R.

* Died Jan. 3, 1912 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 at age 20 in Somerset, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 30, 1861 in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864 at Springfield, W. Va. at age 21
* Mustered in Jan 1, 1864 in Springfield, Va 
* Transferred to Co. H date unknown 
* Private Co. H 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5'7"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Jan. 13, 1874, Application #188899, Certificate 
#265352; Widow Pension: Applied Jan. 13, 1912, Application #978266, Certificate 
#736365

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Muster Roster Co. H 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Co. C, and Co. H Roll 295747