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Sanford Mothersbaugh

Before the war

He was 34 years old when he was enlisted (2, 3, 7 [49 in 1880]). He was born in Pennsylvania (7).

He was a laborer (2, 3).

Description

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

During the war

He also served in company G of the 1st [illegible] infantry (4). He was enlisted on 11 June 1861 (4). He was discharged on 17 June 1864 (4).

He was a substitute (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted and mustered into service on 7 October 1864 (1, 2, 3, 4). He was enlisted for one year, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (2, 3). His enlistment was credited to the 16th congressional district (2, 3). He served as a private in company B (1).

He was wounded on 27 October 1864 at Hatcher's Run, Virginia (1, 3).

His descriptive list was sent somewhere on 21 June 1865 (3).

He was absent when the regiment mustered out (1). He was discharged on 13 July 1865 (4).

After the war

On 21 [?] August 1865, he successfully applied for a pension (5, 6).

In 1880, he was living in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (7). He was living with his wife Moriah (7). He was a shoemaker (7).

In 1890, he was living in Franklin, Huntington County, Pennsylvania (4). His right leg had been amputated above the knee (5).

He died on 18 July 1895 (6).

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) (S Mothersbaugh)

2 company B, [second] descriptive roll, entry 66 (Sanford Muthersbaugh)

3 company B, [third] descriptive roll, entry 26 (Sanford Mothersbaugh)

4 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Franklin, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 166 [?], page 3 (Sanford Mothersbaugh)

5 pension index, by name (Sanford Mothersbaugh)

6 pension index, by regiment (Sanford Mothersbaugh)

7 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Franklin Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 181, microfilm series T9, film 1134, page 30 D = 27 [?] handwritten (Sanford Mothersbough)

1880 census

[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Franklin Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 181, microfilm series T9, film 1134, page 30 D = 27 [?] handwritten]
line2628
[line 27 includes only 'Sanford'--the census-taker obviously didn't have enough space to write 'Sanford Mothersbough' on one line]
street name  
house number  
dwelling visit #29 
family visit #29 
nameMothersbough SanfordMoriah M
colorWW
sexMF
age4943
month born if born in year  
relationship Wife
single 1 [sic]
married11
widowed/divorced  
married during year  
occupationShoemakerKeeping House
months unemployed  
currently ill?  
blind  
deaf/dumb  
idiotic  
insane  
disabled  
school this year  
can't read  
can't write  
birthplacePennaPenna
father's birthplacePennaPenna
mother's birthplacePennaPenna

1890 census, veterans schedule

[1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Franklin, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 166 [?], page 3]
[line] 34
[house] 142
[family] 150
[name] Mothersbaugh Sanford
[rank] Private
[company] G
[unit] 1 [illegible] Inf
[enlistment date] 11 Jun 1861
[discharge date] 17 Jun 1864
[length of service] 3 years, [blank] months, 6 days
[post office address] [blank]
[disability incurred] [blank]
[remarks] [blank]

[line] 35
[house] 142
[family] 150
[name] Reenlisted
[rank] Private
[company] B
[unit] 91 Inf PV
[enlistment date] 7 Oct 1864
[discharge date] 13 July 1865
[length of service] [blank] years, 9 months, 6 days
[post office address] Franklinville
[disability incurred] Right leg off above knee
[remarks] [blank]

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