Military: CWR: Gohn, Josiah of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Gohn, Josiah

* Born Sept. 8, 1831 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Aug. 18, 1898 
* Buried in Hoffman Lutheran Cemetery, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. I 93rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 20, 1864 at age 33 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 20, 1864 as Private in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Discharged June 20, 1865 by General Order 
* Served Sept. 20, 1864 - June 20, 1865 - 9 month 
* Height - 5' 10 1/2"; Hair - Red; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation at enrollment - Laborer 
* Residence at enrollment - Fayette Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 7, 1888, Application #653751, Certificate 
#490259; Widow Pension: Application #681893, Certificate #471366

SOURCE:
* Cemetery Records, Meyersdale Library 
* Somerset Past Vol. 12 No. 2 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295750