Military: CWR: Johns, Rubuen Scott of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Johns, Rubuen Scott

* Born 1844 in Newburg, Pa. 
* Died Mar. 10, 1918 in Salisbury, Pa. 
* Buried in Old Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Co. H 182nd Regiment 21 Pa. Cavalry 
* Enlisted July 9, 1863 as Private at age 19 in Day Run for six months service
* Mustered in July 9, 1863 in Harrisburg, Pa 
* Discharged as Private at Chambersburg, Pa. Feb. 20, 1864 by reason of 
expiration of term of service 
* Served July 10, 1863 - Feb. 20, 1864 
* Re-enlisted Sept. 1, 1864 in Co. I 9th Regiment Pa. Veteran Cavalry 
* Discharged as Private in Lexington, N. C. on May 29, 1865 by General Order #77 
War Dept. He was with General Sherman on the Famous March to the Sea at 
Griswald, Georgia he had his horse shot from under him. In falling the weight of 
the horse slightly fractured his leg. 
* Disability - Injured left side and leg 
* Discharged at close of war 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Sept. 24, 1886, Application #585763, Certificate 
#418263; Widow Pension: Applied Mar. 22, 1918, Application #1117440, Certificate 
#856079

SOURCE:
* Roots Web.com 
* Somerset Past Vol. 12 No. 4 
* Census 1890 Veterans, Salisbury, Somerset Co. Pa.  
* M. C. Lowry Post, G. A. R. Application, not dated [Lists occupation as 
Plasterer] - NOTE: Hard to read 
* Veterans Card File 
* Soldiers and Sailors System 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295756 [Lists enlistment date 
as July 4, 1863]