Military: CWR: Colborn, Sylvester of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Colborn, Sylvester

* 2nd Lieutenant Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Apr. 3, 1864 at age 26 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Apr. 13, 1864 as Sergeant in Cumberland, Md. 
* Promoted from Sergeant Apr. 3, 1864 
* Killed in action May 15, 1864 at New Market, Virginia 
* Height - 6' 0"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation at enrollment - Teacher 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Date of first enlistment, unknown.     

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B [Lists muster in date as Mar. 5, 1864] 
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File
* Laurel Messenger May 2005
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 28 and 
rank as 2nd Lieutenant]