Military: CWR: Poorbaugh, Elias of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Poorbaugh, Elias

* Born 1839 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died May 2, 1902 
* Buried in Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain John Cole's Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry commanded by 
Colonel Campbell 
* Enrolled Sept. 17, 1861 to serve 3 years or the duration 
* Discharged Sept. 16, 1864 at Harpers Ferry, Virginia by reason expiration of 
term of enlistment 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Age 21 
* Height - 5'2"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Paid $100 bounty July 28, 1866 
* Paid Sept. 19, 1864 
* Transportation furnished to Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Filed Oath of Identity Sept. 30, 1870 while a resident of Stonycreek Twp. 
Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Served Sept. 17, 1861 - Sept. 11, 1864 
* Served Sept. 17, 1861 - Sept. 16, 1864 - 36 month 
* Disability - Neurotrophy & Paralysis of the Heart, Rheumatism 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Apr. 23, 1879, Application #281717, Certificate 
#194978; Widow Pension: Application #763554, Certificate #537175

SOURCE:
* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web 
* Veterans Card File 
* 1890 Veterans Census, Stonycreek Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Somerset Past Vol. 8 No. 3 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists name but no 
information]

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Poorbaugh, Elias

* Shanksville Post Office 
* Heart disease, Rheumatism 
* Monthly pension of 14 dollars.

SOURCE:
* 1883 List of Pensioners, Somerset Co. Pa.