Military: CWR: Hensell, Solomon of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Hensell, Solomon

* Died Jan. 19, 11913 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Private Co. K 163rd Regiment Pa. Cavalry 
* Enlisted Oct. 26, 1862 at age 18 in Somerset, Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Oct. 29, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa.  
* Prisoner from Nov. 18, 1863 to May 15, 1865 
* Promoted to Corporal, date unknown 
* Transferred to Co. H 3rd Provisional Cavalry July 14, 1865 
* Discharged, July 21, 1865 by General Order 
* Height - 5' 7", Hair - Light, Complexion - Light, Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Mar. 10, 1879, Application #271,521, 
Certificate #731330; Widow Pension: Applied Mar. 1, 1913, Application 
#1002944, Certificate #757929

SOURCE: 
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755 
* Muster Roster Co. K 
* Veterans Card File [Lists enlistment at Harrisburg, Pa.] 
* Footnote.com