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At the age of 19, John enlisted in Captain John Doebler's Co. A, 126th PA Vol., for 9 months as Private, served out his term of enlistment & was honorable discharged. In 1863, he was at home but a few months until taken prisoner by General S. Imboden, time of Gettysburg Battle. Released the next morning. Re-enlisted in March 1865 & was Second Lieutenant of Co., 87th PA Vol. Infantry Participated in attack on Petersburg & Richmond on April 2, 1865; was engaged at Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865, was at Appomattox on the 9th of April 1865, was acting Adjutant of the Regiment at & prior to muster out of regiment.

He taught school for 15 years, was appointed Deputy Prothonotary in April 1885, in which capacity he served 6 years, & continued as such under the present incumbent, William M. Gillan. He resided in Fayetteville, PA.

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Martha united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Fayetteville, PA., in 1860 under the pastorate of Rev. S. McHenry. She taught 2 terms of public school; also several terms of select school.

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In 1885, Melville was elected Prothonotary in Franklin Co., PA. In 1888, he was re-elected.

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Elizabeth attended the public school until 1865, when she entered the Academy in Fayetteville, then conducted by Professor L. R. Swinney of NJ. She united with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the fall of 1873, Rev. A. H. Shertz, Pastor.

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Mary attended the public school, then she entered the Fayetteville Academy. She united with the Lutheran Church in the fall of 1873, A. H. Shertz, Pastor. They lived in Fayetteville, PA.

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Sylvester served through the entire later Civil War. He enlisted for 3 years, August 21, 1861, in Co. D, 11th Regmt, P. C. under Captain Ward; re-enlisted November 2, 1863, to serve 3 years or during the war. In November 1864, he was promoted to Lieutenant. This office he held until the surrender of General Lee, after which he resigned. He was twice wounded, once having his stirrup torn from his saddle & wounding him in the foot. Again in a charge, he was thrown from his horse & injuried in the spine. He contracted disease in the Army which developed into consumption of which he died.

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Barnett was a telegraph operator in Beef Slough, Wisconsin, on the Chicago Burlington & Northern RR.

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She was educated at White Hall Soldier's Orphan School. Lottie & Paul were discharged at the age of 16, both receiving their diplomas.

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He was educated at White Hall Soldier's Orphans Schools. He was discharged by the age of 16, having received his diploma.

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Bessie died at school. Her companions mourned her death & her teacher said, "We have lost a bright & affectionate pupil."

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Andy was engaged in the merchantile business & servied (1890) 2 terms as Justice of the Peace in Fayetteville, PA.

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Bob was a soldier in the rebellion having served through the entire war. He was a member of Co. L., 21st P C. His regiment joined the Gregg's Cavalry Div., October 17, 1864; served faithfully under him until the following spring when the division was commanded by General Crook & formed part of Sheridan's famous cavalry corps, during the memorable campaign which terminated so gloriously at Appomattox Court House, VA, April 9, 1865, by the surrenderof General Lee.

He is employed (1890) at the Taylor Manufacturing Co., Chambersburg, PA.