Military: CWR: Rupp, John of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Rupp, John

* Brothersvalley Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Drafted Aug. 31, 1863 
* Age 24

SOURCE:

* Deserters & Non-Reporting Men, 16th Cong. District

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Rupp, John 

* Born June 8, 1836  in Somerset County Pa. 
* Private Co. C 19th United States Infantry 
* Enlisted Nov. 12, 1861 at age 24 for 3 years in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Occupation at enlistment - Farmer 
* Height - 5' 10", Eyes - Dark, Hair - Brown, Complexion - Sandy 
* Discharged Aug. 23, 1862 for disability in Huntsville, Alabama 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Nov. 28, 1879, Application #331448, 295272; Widow 
Pension: Application #840054, Certificate #611687

SOURCE:
* Register of U. S. Army Enlistments, Ancestry.com 
* Soldiers and Sailors System 
* Footnote.com 
* Peoria County Biographies