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Soldiers of Blair County

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Overview

The provided pages contain an alphabetical index of Civil War soldiers from Blair County, Pennsylvania. The list covers surnames ranging from T (e. g. , Toser) through Z (e. g. , Zook). The data is organized into columns detailing the soldier's name, rank, organization, birth and death years, cemetery location, and final residence.

Key Data Points

The records provide specific biographical details for each entry. Below are notable examples and patterns found in the text:

  • Geographic Distribution:

    • Altoona is the most frequently listed location for final residence.
    • Other common locations include Hollidaysburg, Tyrone, Williamsburg, and Bellwood.
    • Some soldiers are listed with locations outside of Blair County, such as Texas, California, South Carolina, and Maryland.

  • Military Organizations:

    • The majority of soldiers served in Pennsylvania Infantry regiments (e. g. , 125 Pa. Inf. , 104 Pa. Inf. ).
    • Other units include Cavalry (Pa. Cav. ), Artillery (Pa. Art. ), and specific battalions like the "Ind. Bn. Pa. Mil. " (Independent Battalion, Pennsylvania Militia).
    • A few entries list U. S. Navy or other state units (e. g. , 1 W. Vir. Art. , 1 Ky. Inf. ).

  • Notable Entries:

    • Valentine, Samuel: Born 1795, Died 1887. This is a significantly older birth date compared to most other entries, suggesting he may have served in an earlier conflict or lived a very long life.
    • Zimmerman, John: Born 1794, Died 1888. Similar to Valentine, this is an exceptionally long lifespan for a Civil War veteran record.
    • Ward, Frederick: Died 1862 at Antietam. This indicates a casualty of the war.
    • Walker, Cornelious: Died 1863 at Fort Wagner. This indicates a casualty of the war.

  • Cemeteries:

    • Common burial sites include Fairview, Oak Ridge, Rose Hill, and Grandview.
    • Some soldiers are buried in specific religious cemeteries such as Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian.

Summary of Names Listed

The documents cover the following surname ranges:

  • Page 270: Toser through Ullery (George)
  • Page 271: Ullery (James E. ) through Wagoner (Monroe)
  • Page 272: Wahl through Ward (Frederick)
  • Page 280: Yingling through Zook
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