Military: CWR: Custer, Joseph of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Custer, Joseph

* Born Feb. 15, 1830 
* Died May 1, 1915 
* Buried in Berkey Cemetery, Paint Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. I 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled at age 31 
* Served Aug. 6, 1861 - Oct. 10, 1864 - 37 month 5 days 
* Height - 5'10"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Residence at enlistment - Johnstown, Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 16, 1880 and Feb. 15, 1907, Application #409775, 
Certificate #449356; Widow Pension: Applied June 17, 1915, Application #1049008, 
Certificate #813380

SOURCE:
* Cemetery Records, Meyersdale Library 
* Somerset Past Vol. 11 No. 1 
* Veterans Card File 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. I 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 
* Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards 1777 - 1999 [Lists name as Jos.]