Military: CWR: Jones, John D. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Jones, John D.

* Born in South Wales 
* Private in Captain E. D. Yutzy's Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry commanded by 
Colonel J. M. Campbell 
* Enrolled Sept. 4, 1861 at age 37 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. to serve 3 
years or the duration 
* Mustered in Sept. 30, 1861 in Harrisburg, Pa
* Discharged Feb. 23, 1863 at North Mountain, Virginia by reason of Varicose 
Veins of the right leg and Chronic Rheumatism  Height - 5'11"; Hair - Black; 
Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation - Heater  
* Paid in full $76.30 Feb. 25, 1863 Harrisburg 
* Filed Oath of Identity Apr. 1870 while a resident of Wellersburg Borough, 
Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Residence at enrollment - Maryland 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 4, 1874, Application #191993, Certificate #510540

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 8 No. 3 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com [Lists enlistment date as Sept. 30, 1861]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747