Military: CWR: Scott, Alexander R. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Scott, Alexander R.

* Born in Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Died Apr. 28, 1917 in Falls City, nebraska 
* Private Co. C 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Commissary Sergeant 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Oct. 17, 1862 at age 21 in Somerset, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Oct. 30, 1862 
* Promoted from Private Co. C Sept. 17, 1864 to Commissary Sergeant 54th 
Regiment Pa. Infnatry 
* Mustered out July 15, 1865 with regiment 
* Height - 5'10"; Hair - Light; Complexion - Fair; Eyes - Gray; Occupation - 
Farmer 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Aug. 4, 1890 and May 22, 1911, Application #887218, 
Certificate #628135

SOURCE:
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. C 
* Veterans Card File 
* Muster Roster Field and Staff 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 [Lists rank as private, 
enlistment date as Oct. 17, 1862 at age 21 in Somerset, Pa., muster in date as 
Oct. 30, 1862 in Harrisburg, Pa.; Field and Staff 54th lists enlistment date as 
Oct. 17, 1862 at age 21 in Somerset, Pa., muster in date as Oct. 30, 1862 in 
Harrisburg, Pa., recruit and as discharged July 15, 1865]