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Samuel C Allen

Before the war

He was 21 years old when he was enlisted (2). He was born in Maryland (2).

He was a miller when he was enlisted (2).

Description

He was 5 feet 3-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, hazel eyes, and black hair (2).

During the war

He was drafted (1, 2). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 21 November 1864 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, by Captain Henderson (2). His service was credited to the 15th Congressional District (2). He served as a private in company G (1).

He received clothing worth $29.05 (2).

He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1).

Sources

1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Samuel C Allen)

2 company G, second descriptive list, [#90] (Samuel C Allen)

[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the pension index by name (searched October 2006)]


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