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Soldiers of Blair County - The Civil War

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Overview

The provided pages (211, 212, 213, and 225) are excerpts from a historical register titled "Soldiers of Blair County. " The document lists Civil War soldiers alphabetically by surname, covering names from H through M.

Data Structure

Each entry in the register provides the following specific details for every soldier:

  • Name: Full name of the soldier.
  • Rank: Military rank held (e. g. , Pvt, Sgt, Cpl, Maj).
  • Organization: The specific regiment or company served in (e. g. , 21 Pa. Inf. , U. S. Navy).
  • 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 local men, including those who served in federal forces and those who died in various theaters of war.

  • Notable Casualties:

    • Johnston, James: Died in 1862 at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia.
    • Johnson, James R. : Died in 1864 at the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia.
    • Madara, Perry: Died in 1864 at Andersonville Prison, Georgia.
    • Lytle, Benjamin C. : Died in 1864 at Spotsylvania, Virginia.

  • Service Locations:

    • Many soldiers are listed with locations in Blair County, such as Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and Tyrone.
    • Some entries indicate service or death in other states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania (various locations), and Wisconsin.

  • Branches of Service:

    • The majority served in the Pennsylvania Infantry (Pa. Inf. ) and Cavalry (Pa. Cav. ).
    • There are entries for the U. S. Navy, U. S. Cavalry, and Marine Corps.

  • Specific Examples:

    • Hurley, Allen E. : Pvt. , 21 Pa. Inf. , born 1842, died 1899, buried in Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville.
    • Irwin, Samuel: Pvt. , 34 Pa. Inf. , born 1833, died 1908, buried in Grandview Cemetery, Tyrone.
    • Lusby, Lemuel: Pvt. , 7 Bn. D. C. , born 1825.
    • Mahoney, Bartholomew: Pvt. , 12 U. S. Inf. , born 1831, died 1871, buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.
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