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James Murray

Before the war

He was 23 years old when he enlisted in 1865 (2). He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania (2).

He was a printer (2).

Description

He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and dark hair (2).

During the war

He was a substitute (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 28 March 1865 (1, 2). He was enlisted for one year, at West Chester, Pennsylvania, by Christman (2). His enlistment was credited to the seventh congressional district (2). He served as a private in company A (1).

He was absent, sick, when the regiment mustered out (1, 2).

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) (James Murray)

2 company A descriptive roll, entry 175 (James Murray)

[I did not find an entry for him in Ancestry's index to the 1890 veterans' census (searched November 2005)


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