Military: CWR: Yost, Jacob of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Yost, Jacob

* Born 1829 in Germany 
* Died Feb. 3, 1929 in Hooversville, Pa. 
* Buried in McGregor Cemetery, Shade Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private in Captain J. Q. A. Weller's Co. E 182nd Regiment 21st Pa. Cavalry 
commanded by Colonel Boyd 
* Enrolled June 18, 1863 at age 24 in Johnstown, Pa to serve 6 months or the 
duration 
* Mustered in July 2, 1863 in Harrisburg, Pa  
* Discharged Feb. 20, 1864 at Chambersburg, Pa. by reason of his term of service 
being expired 
* Age 24 
* Height - 5'5"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Light; Eyes - Gray 
* Occupation - Shoemaker 
* Filed Oath of Identity May 29, 1866 while a resident of Shade Twp. Somerset 
Co. Pa. 
* Served July 1863 - Feb. 1864 
* Served June 18, 1863 - Feb. 2, 1864 - 8 month 2 days 
* Invalid Pension: Applied July 10, 1890 and Dec. 28, 1908, Application #808907, 
Certificate #569099

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Shade Twp. Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Somerset Past Vol. 7 No. 4 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. E 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Veterans Card File 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295756