Military: CWR: Glotfelty, Thaddeus Clayton of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Glotfelty, Thaddeus Clayton

* Born Aug. 1, 1832 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Feb. 26, 1919 
* Co. I 2nd Regiment Maryland Potomac Home Brigade Infantry 

* Company Muster In Roll lists the following: Enlisted Sept. 13, 1861 in 
Grantsville, Md. for 3 years service 
* Sick in hospital 
* Company Muster Roll dated Sept. and Oct. 1862 lists him as absent 9 days 
without leave 
* Company Muster Roll dated Jan. and Feb. 1863 lists him as sick in hospital 
* Company Muster Roll dated Jan. and Feb. 1864 lists him as absent, under arrest 
* Company Muster Roll dated Mar. & Apr. 1864 lists him as absent, under arrest 
awaiting sentence G. C. M. 
* Company Muster Roll dated May and June 1864 and July & Aug. 1864 lists him as 
under arrest, undergoing sentence G. C. M. for 2 years from June 1, 1864 and to 
be dishonorably discharged 
* Company Muster Out Roll dated Oct. 31, 1864 lists him as sentenced to 2 years 
labor in military prison at Wheeling, W. Va.; to forfeit all pay and to be 
dishonorably discharged 
* War Department Notation lists the following: March 19, 1863 tried by General 
Court Martial on the charge conduct to the prejudice of good order and Military 
Discipline. Found guilty and sentenced to serve hard labor with ball and chain 
attached to his leg at some Government work, to be designated by the Commanding 
Officer for the period of two (2) years. Forfeiting all pay now due, that may 
become due, and at the expiration of that time be dishonorably discharged from 
the service 
* Escaped from confinement July 13, 1865 at Wheeling, W. Va. Military Prison

SOURCE:
* Glade Star Vol. 3 No. 5 
* Glotfelty Family History, rootsweb.com 
* Muster Roster Co. I
* Military Affairs Register, Maryland Volunteers, Roll 1478074