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John Rodgers

Before the war

He was 23 years old when he enlisted in 1864 (3). He was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (3).

He was a clerk (3).

Description

He was 5 feet 8-1/2 inches tall, and had a light complexion, gray eyes, and brown hair (3).

During the war

He enlisted and was mustered into service on 2 March 1864 (1, 3). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Stretel [??] (3). He served as a private in company A (1).

He deserted--he never reported (1, 3).

On 27 April 1864, Sinex asked that he be sent to the regiment (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)

2 letter, Sinex to Marvin, 27 April 1864

3 company A descriptive roll, entry 149 (John Rogers)

[I did not find an entry for him in the index on <www.ancestry.com> to the 1890 veterans' census (searched November 2005)


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