Military: CWR: Shaffer, Daniel D. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shaffer, Daniel D.

* Born 1827 in Paint Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died June 23, 1865 returning from Civil War 
* Buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D. C.

SOURCE:
* Shaffer Family History, Rootsweb.com 
* Shaffer Family File, Meyersdale Library

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Shaffer, Daniel D.

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain William H. Phillips Co. G 182nd Regiment 21st Pa Cavalry  
commanded by V. B. Nowls 
* Enrolled Feb. 4, 1864 to serve 3 years or the duration 
* Discharged July 8, 1865 at Lynchburg, Virginia by reason of Order from War 
Department 
* Age 25 
* Height - 5'10"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Dark 
* Occupation - Laborer 
* Paid in full 
* Filed Oath of Identity Mar. 16, 1866 while a resident of Shade Twp. Somerset 
Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied May 21, 1868, Application #133478, no certificate 
number listed.

SOURCE:
* Somerset Past Vol. 7 No. 4 
* Footnote.com