Military: CWR: Ross, Jacob of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Ross, Jacob

* Died May 22, 1916 in Shanksville, Pa. 
* Buried in Walker Cemetery, Stonycreek Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Musician Co. D 133rd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 5, 1862 at age 28 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Aug. 14, 1862 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Mustered out May 26, 1863 with company 
* Promoted to musician Aug. 16, 1862 
* Served Aug. 14, 1862 - May 26, 1863 
* Private Co. I 52nd Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Served Sept. 22, 1864 - June 23, 1865 
* Served Sept. 26, 1864 - May 25, 1865 
* Disability - Rheumatism 
* Served 17 month 18 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied July 28, 1890 and Feb. 27, 1907, Application #891571, 
Certificate #784732

SOURCE:

* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web. 
* 1890 Veterans Census, Stonycreek Twp Somerset Co. Pa. 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File [Lists appointment date to musician as Aug. 14, 1862] 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Muster Roster Co. D 
* Footnote.com
* Somerset County Leader May 26, 1916
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295753