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

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Hoffman, Solomon

* Died from wounds received May 15, 1864 at New Market, Virginia 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 at age 29 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 30, 1861 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged Oct. 31, 1862 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Killed in action 
* Height 5' 6 1/2"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Jenner Roads, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Widow Pension: Applied Feb. 20, 1865, Application #83615, Certificate #98236

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