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Register of Civil War Veterans

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Overview

This document is a historical register titled "Register of Civil War Veterans" and "Soldiers of Blair County. " It lists individuals alphabetically by surname, primarily covering names starting with A and B. The register provides biographical and military service details for veterans, including their rank, organization, birth and death years, burial location, and final residence.

Key Data Points

The register is organized into columns: Name, Rank, Organization, Born, Died, Cemetery, and Location.

Notable Entries (A-B)

  • Abbott, Alfred A. : Served in the 125th Pa. Inf. and 22nd Pa. Cav.
  • Abbott, Charles A. : Died in 1905; buried at Carson Valley Cemetery in Duncansville.
  • Ackers, Abner: Died in 1895; buried at Reformed Cemetery in Loysburg.
  • Adams, George S. : Died in 1919; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Aiken, Stephen D. : Died in 1913; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Ake, Joseph H. : Died in 1887; buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Williamsburg.
  • Akers, Henry H. : Died in 1903; buried at Carson Valley Cemetery in Duncansville.
  • Akins, William: Died in 1916; buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Ainsworth, Samuel H. : Died in 1875; buried at Rebecca Furnace Cemetery in Martinsburg.
  • Allen, George: Died in 1916; buried at Springfield Cemetery in Ohio.
  • Allen, John Westley: Died in 1895; buried at Carlisle Cemetery in Penna.
  • Alley, Henry: Died in 1902; buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Williamsburg.
  • Allison, Nathanuel: Died in 1912; buried at Albrights Cemetery in Roaring Spring.
  • Amheiser, Daniel: Died in 1831 (no cemetery listed).
  • Ammerman, John T. : Died in 1906; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Anderson, Alexander: Died in 1900; buried at Lewistown Cemetery in Penna.
  • Anderson, Henry N. : Died in 1836; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Anderson, Samuel T. : Died in 1878; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Andrews, Charles: Died in 1879; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Andrews, James M. : Died in 1925; buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Andrews, William: Died in 1803 (no cemetery listed).
  • Applebaugh, Charles E. : Died in 1864 (no cemetery listed).
  • Applegate, William R. : Died in 1878; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Arble, Jacob C. : Died in 1917; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Arble, William: Died in 1864; buried at Andersonville Cemetery in Georgia.
  • Arbogast, Henry C. : Died in 1912; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Armstrong, D. B. : Died in 1833 (no cemetery listed).
  • Ashburn, George M. : Died in 1932; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Atkey, William: Died in 1895; buried at Philipsburg Cemetery in Penna.
  • Attig, George S. : Died in 1911; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Attig, John D. : Died in 1912; buried at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Auker, Ephraim N. : Died in 1900; buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Ault, Ambrose M. : Died in 1875; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Aunkst, Martin L. : Died in 1915; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Aurandt, John: Died in 1864; buried at Andersonville Cemetery in Georgia.
  • Aurandt, Joseph F. : Died in 1863; buried at Chancellorsville Cemetery in Virginia.
  • Austin, Ashnel: Died in 1891; buried at Bald Eagle Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Ayers, Charles: Died in 1818 (no cemetery listed).
  • Butler, Solomon: Died in 1873; buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Newry.
  • Butler, William: Died in 1896; buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Butt, Jeremiah P. : Died in 1928; buried at Calvary Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Butts, William G. : Died in 1903; buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Byers, Benjamin F. : Died in 1923; buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Cain, John G. : Died in 1906; buried at St. Johns Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Cain, John J. : Died in 1883; buried at Antis Cemetery in Bellwood.
  • Calderwood, Andrew P. : Died in 1887; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Calderwood, Millard F. : Died in 1935; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Calderwood, Thomas: Died in 1916; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Caldwell, James: Died in 1864; buried at Wilderness Cemetery in Virginia.
  • Caldwell, Nelson: Died in 1904; buried at Clinton Co. Cemetery in Penna.
  • Caldwell, Sylvester K. : Died in 1906; buried at Frankstown Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Calvert, John S. : Died in 1888; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Calvert, William H. : Died in 1914; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Altoona.
  • Calvin, Joseph A. : Died 1843-1919; buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Calvin, Samuel: Died in 1890; buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Camerer, Daniel: Died 1838 (no cemetery listed); buried at Spring Hope Cemetery in Martinsburg.
  • Camerer, Henry: Died 1839 (no cemetery listed); buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
  • Camerer, John: Died 1839 (no cemetery listed); buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Camerer, Samuel: Died in 1876; buried at Spring Hope Cemetery in Martinsburg.
  • Cameron, John C. : Died in 1926; buried at Logan Valley Cemetery in Bellwood.
  • Cameron, Simon Rufus: Died in 1884; buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Sinking Valley.
  • Campbell, Harvey B. : Died in 1890; buried at Methodist Cemetery in Williamsburg.
  • Campbell, James: Died 1837 (no cemetery listed).
  • Campbell, John: Died in 1864; buried at Grandview Cemetery in Tyrone.
  • Campbell, John: Died in 1861; buried at Logan Valley Cemetery in Bellwood.
  • Campbell, John: Died in 1894; buried at Frankstown Cemetery in Hollidaysburg.
  • Campbell, Robert: Died in 1892; buried at St. Patricks Cemetery in Gallitzin.

Geographic Distribution

The "Location" column indicates where veterans resided or were buried. Common locations include:

  • Altoona: A significant number of veterans are listed with Altoona as their location.
  • Hollidaysburg: Another major hub for veterans in this register.
  • Tyrone: Several entries list Tyrone as the location.
  • Martinsburg: A smaller but notable presence.
  • Williamsburg: Some entries list Williamsburg.
  • Bellwood: A few entries list Bellwood.
  • Duncansville: A few entries list Duncansville.
  • Loysburg: A few entries list Loysburg.
  • Newry: One entry lists Newry.
  • Gallitzin: One entry lists Gallitzin.
  • Sinking Valley: One entry lists Sinking Valley.
  • Frankstown: One entry lists Frankstown.
  • Clinton Co. : One entry lists Clinton Co.
  • Virginia: Two entries list Virginia.
  • Georgia: Two entries list Georgia.
  • Ohio: One entry lists Ohio.
  • Pennsylvania (Penna. ): Several entries list Penna. as the location, often without a specific town.
  • Maryland: One entry lists Maryland.
  • Illinois (Ill. ): One entry lists Ill.
  • South Carolina (S. Carolina): Two entries list S. Carolina.
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