Soldiers of Blair County
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Overview
The provided pages (170, 171, 172, and 188) are excerpts from a historical register titled "Soldiers of Blair County. " The document lists Civil War soldiers alphabetically by surname, covering names from Butler through Feather.
Data Structure
Each entry in the register provides the following specific details for every soldier:
- Name: Full name of the soldier.
- Rank: Military rank (e. g. , Pvt. , Sgt. , Cpl. ).
- Organization: The specific unit served (e. g. , 125 Pa. Inf. , 7 Ohio Cav. ).
- Born/Died: Birth and death years.
- Cemetery: The burial location or cemetery name.
- Location: The soldier's residence or town of origin (e. g. , Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Tyrone).
Key Entries and Observations
The register highlights the diverse service of men from Blair County, including those who served in Pennsylvania units as well as other states.
Notable Casualties:
- William Campbell (1842–1864): Died at Andersonville, Georgia.
- John W. Carpenter (1846–1928): Died in Stockton, California.
- Michael Feather (1841–1918): Died at Carson Valley, Duncansville.
Service Locations:
- Soldiers are recorded as having died or been buried in various locations, including Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Tyrone, and Martinsburg.
- Some entries indicate service or death in other states, such as Georgia, California, and Ohio.
Military Units:
- Common Pennsylvania units include the 125th Pa. Inf. and 7th Pa. Cav.
- Other units listed include the 208th Pa. Inf. , 13th Md. Inf. , and the 7th Ohio Cav.
Cemeteries:
- Common burial grounds listed include Fairview, Grandview, Lutheran, and Presbyterian.