Military: CWR: Risheberger, John H. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Risheberger, John H.

* Born July 20, 1841 in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Aug. 23, 1913 
* Buried in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. G 93rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 17, 1864 at age 24 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Sept. 17, 1864 as Private in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Served Sept. 17, 1864 - June 27, 1865 - 9 month 10 days 
* Height - 5' 7"; Hair - Dark; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Laborer 
* Not accounted for 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Feb. 13, 1890, Application #755537, Certificate 
#804368; Widow Pension: Applied Sept. 2, 1913, Application #1013670, Certificate 
#769624

SOURCE:

* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File [Lists name as Jno H. Risheberger] 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295750