Military: CWR: Nicholson, Benjamin John of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Nicholson, Benjamin John

* Born Jan. 19, 1833 in Milford Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Aug. 14, 1864 in Andersonville Prison 
* Grave number 5595 
* Co. A 161st Regiment 16th Pa Cavalry 
* Transferred to Co. B, date unknown 
* Private Co. B 161st Regiment 16th Pa. Cavalry 
* Enrolled Sept. 18, 1862 at age 29 in Fayette Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 24, 1862 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Height - 5' 11"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Cooper 
* Captured June 15, 1864 at Old Church, Va.

SOURCE:
* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web, photos 
* Nicholson Family History, Rootsweb.com 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295755 [Lists name as 
Nickleson]