Military: CWR: Matthias, John Peter of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Matthias, John Peter

* Born Feb. 21, 1825 
* Died May 9, 1901 
* Buried in St. John's United Methodist (Temple) Cemetery, Larimer Twp. Somerset 
Co., Pa. 
* Private Co. G 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enlisted Apr. 14, 1864 
* Mustered in Apr. 14, 1864 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order 
* Served Mar. 13, 1864 - June 6, 1865 
* Disability - Sore arm and leg 
* Served Apr. 14, 1864 - May 31, 1864 - 1 month 17 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 4, 1873, Application #185541, Certificate 
#661900

SOURCE:
* Meyersdale Commercial May 16, 1901 
* Meyersdale Republican June 18, 1908 
* Census 1890 Veterans, Northampton Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* 1884 County History, Somerset County, Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. G 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists enlistment date 
as Mar. 11, 1864 at age 38 in Patterson Creek, Va., mustered in Apr. 14, 1864 in 
Patterson Creek, Va. and as discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 War 
Department]