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John H Cauffman

Before the war

He was 27 years old when he was enlisted (2).

During the war

He was drafted (1, 2). He was mustered into service as a private on 27 February 1865, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (1, 2, 3). He served in company F (1).

He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 2, 3).

After the war

On 21 July 1890, he successfully applied for a pension (3).

He again applied for a pension on 18 November 1907 (3).

He died on 14 July 1921, at Mt Holly Springs, [Cumberland County,] Pennsylvania (3).

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) (John H Cauffman)

2 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 19 January 2005 (John H Cauffman)

3 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company F (John H Cauffman)


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