Military: CWR: Griffith, Ellis of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Griffith, Ellis

* Born Aug. 1, 1839 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Killed May 15, 1864 at New Market, Va. 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 at age 22 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 30, 1861 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5' 8"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Jenner Roads, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Re-enlisted Feb. 23, 1864 at age 24 in Cumberland, Md.
* Mustered in Feb 24, 1864 in Cumberland, Md

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Griffith Family History, Rootsweb.com 
* Soldiers Monument, Somerset Courthouse, Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747