Military: CWR: Shearer, William of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Shearer, William 

* Born in Stoystown, Pa. 
* Private Co. C 19th United States Infantry 
* Enlisted Oct. 1, 1861 at age 24 in Johnstown, Pa. 
* Occupation at enlistment - heater 
* Height - 6' 2", Eyes - Brown, Hair - Brown, Complexion - Light 
* Discharged Oct. 7, 1864 by reason of expiration of term of service at 
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 10, 1891, Application #1047760, 
Certificate #757948; Widow Pension: Application #712465, Certificate 
#514752

SOURCE: 
* Register of U. S. Army Enlistments, Ancestry.com 
* Footnote.com