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

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Shaffer, Elias

* Private Co. G 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Apr. 25, 1864 at age 18 in Patterson Creek, Va. 
* Mustered in Aug. 8, 1864 as Private in Sandy Hook, Md. 
* Not on muster out roll 
* Height - 5' 7"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Blue 
* Occupation at enrollment - Laborer 
* Residence at enrollment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Father Pension: Applied Oct. 6, 1892, Application #561245, no certificate 
number listed.

SOURCE:
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. G 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747