applied for pension in 1883.
Passed away the same day he was admitted to the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Soldiers. He was widowed, his son Homer Groff of Bellingham, Washington was listed as next of kin. Reported to be 62 years of age when admitted to VA home.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name
GRAFF, JOSEPH E
Rank PVT
Company I
Unit 85 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence
WASHINGTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL
Age 19
Height 5' 3
Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE
Complexion LIGHT
Marital Status
SINGLE
Occupation
FARMER
Nativity
LANCASTER CO, PA
Service Record
Joined When
AUG 1, 1862
Joined Where
FULTON CO, IL
Joined By Whom
CPT MARBLE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In
AUG 27, 1862
Muster In Where
PEORIA, IL
Muster Out
JUN 5, 1865
Muster Out Where
WASHINGTON, DC
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Judy #46935156
applied for pension in 1883.
Passed away the same day he was admitted to the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Soldiers. He was widowed, his son Homer Groff of Bellingham, Washington was listed as next of kin. Reported to be 62 years of age when admitted to VA home.
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name
GRAFF, JOSEPH E
Rank PVT
Company I
Unit 85 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence
WASHINGTON, TAZEWELL CO, IL
Age 19
Height 5' 3
Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE
Complexion LIGHT
Marital Status
SINGLE
Occupation
FARMER
Nativity
LANCASTER CO, PA
Service Record
Joined When
AUG 1, 1862
Joined Where
FULTON CO, IL
Joined By Whom
CPT MARBLE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In
AUG 27, 1862
Muster In Where
PEORIA, IL
Muster Out
JUN 5, 1865
Muster Out Where
WASHINGTON, DC
Links to parents courtesy of FindaGrave member
Judy #46935156
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