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

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Walker, William

* Born May 10, 1844 
* Died June 1, 1865 
* Buried in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. C 61st Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Aug. 1, 1861 at age 30 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Mustered in Aug. 1, 1861 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 
* Served Aug. 1, 1861 - Sept. 7, 1864 - 13 month 7 days 
* Height - 5'10"; Hair - Black; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Black 
* Occupation - Stone Cutter 
* Residence at enlistment - Allegheny City 
* Invalid Pension: Applied July 29, 1862 
* Application #1352, Certificate #615

SOURCE:
* Somerset Co. Pa. Genealogy Web 
* Meyersdale Commercial, May 28, 1903 
* Meyersdale Commercial, June 4, 1908 
* Veterans Grave Registration [Lists death as Jan, 4, 1866] 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747