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

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Shaffer, John

* Died Oct. 21, 1916 in Jennertown, Pa. 
* Buried in St. John's Cemetery, Somerset Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. G 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Feb. 26, 1864 at age 32 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Mar. 1, 1864 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Discharged May 31, 1865 by General Order #77 War Dept. 
* Enlisted Feb. 26, 1864 
* Served Mar. 1, 1864 - May 31, 1865 - 14 month 30 days 
* Disability - Nervousness from Typhoid Fever 
* Height - 5' 5"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Grey 
* Occupation at enrollment - Farmer 
* Residence at enrollment - Germany 
* Invalid Pension: Application #7181890, Certificate #381907

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Jenner Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. G 
* 1884 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Veterans Card File
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 
* Somerset County Leader Oct. 27, 1916