Military: CWR: Elder, James G. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Elder, James G.
                        
* Died Jan. 9, 1903 
* 1st Lieutenant Co. D 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 14, 1861 as 1st Lieutenant at Camp Curtin, Pa. at age 30 
* Mustered out Feb. 8, 1865, expiration of term 
* Height - 5' 9 1/2"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Light 
* Occupation at enrollment - Physician 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 3, 1876, Application #219145, Certificate 
#580641; Widow Pension: Application #777776, Certificate #549404

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists name but no 
information]