Military: CWR: Merkel, George of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Merkel, George

* Born Dec. 31, 1828 
* Died Feb. 22, 1907 
* Buried in Johnsburg Cemetery, Northampton Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. D 89th Regiment 8th Pa. Cavalry 
* Enrolled Sept. 20, 1861 
* Deserted Sept. 27, 1862 
* Served Sept. 20, 1861 - Sept. 27, 1862 - 12 month 7 days

SOURCE:
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. D [Lists name as Markle]