Military: CWR: Henry, Joshua of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Henry, Joshua

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain Harry G. Elder's Co. C 142nd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
commanded by Colonel Cummins 
* Enrolled Aug. 12, 1862 to serve 3 years or the duration in Somerset, Pa 
* Mustered in Aug. 25, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa 
* Mustered out with company May 29, 1865 
* Discharged May 29, 1865 near Washington, D. C. by reason of G. O. #26 H. Q., A 
of P May 14, 1865 
* Age 18 
* Height - 5'7"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Paid in full June 3, 1865 
* Filed Oath of Identity Oct. 23, 1866 while a resident of Upper Turkeyfoot Twp. 
Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 6, 1882 and Feb. 16, 1907, Application #464213, 
Certificate #397217

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 7 No. 4 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Meyersdale Republican July 12, 1934 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753