A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Baltimore, Maryland, July 3, 1863, understating his age by six years despite the fact he was of legal age to enlist. He mustered into federal service that same day as a private with Co. D, 9th Maryland Infantry, but was detached to unspecified service at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during the first months of his term. He honorably discharged with his company February 23, 1864.
In 1890, he was a resident of York where he worked as a carpet weaver.
A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Baltimore, Maryland, July 3, 1863, understating his age by six years despite the fact he was of legal age to enlist. He mustered into federal service that same day as a private with Co. D, 9th Maryland Infantry, but was detached to unspecified service at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during the first months of his term. He honorably discharged with his company February 23, 1864.
In 1890, he was a resident of York where he worked as a carpet weaver.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement