Military: CWR: Ling, Benjamin of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Ling, Benjamin

* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 22, 1862 at age 25 in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Mustered in as Private 
* Deserted Apr. 24, 1862 at Paw Paw, Va.
* Height - 5' 9"; Hair - Sandy; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Carpenter 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File [Lists day deserted as 20th]
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists age as 25]

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Ling, Benjamin

* Shade Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Drafted July 19, 1864 
* Age 26 
* Remarks - Said to be in the West

SOURCE:
* Deserters & Non-Reporting Men, 16th Cong. District