Military: CWR: Spangler, John J. of interest in Somerset County, PA

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Spangler, John J.

* Born Sept. 25, 1841 
* Died Feb. 15, 1885, committed suicide 
* Buried in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Friedens, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Private Co. B 54th Regiment Pa. Infantry 
* Enrolled Sept. 17, 1861 at age 19 in Stoystown, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Mustered in Oct. 10, 1861 as Private in Harrisburg, Pa. 
* Mustered out Mar. 21, 1865, to date Dec. 18, 1864, expiration of term 
* Prisoner from Jan. 13 to Dec. 13, 1864 at Belle Isle 
* Re-enlisted Feb. 23, 1864 in Cumberland, Md. 
* Veteran 
* Height - 5'4 3/4"; Hair - Brown; Complexion - Dark; Eyes - Brown 
* Occupation - Farmer 
* Residence at enlistment - Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Invalid Pension: Applied Apr. 28, 1879, Application #282839, Certificate 
#216339; Widow Pension: Application #371100, Certificate #280328

SOURCE:
* 1890 Veterans Census, Somerset Borough, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* 1906 County History, Somerset Co. Pa. 
* Muster Roster Co. B 
* Veterans Card File 
* Veterans Grave Registration 
* Footnote.com
* Military Affairs Register Pa. Volunteers, Roll 295747 

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Spangler, John J.

* Friedens Post Office 
* Gunshot wound to head and left foot 
* Monthly pension of 4 dollars.

SOURCE:
* 1883 List of Pensioners, Somerset Co. Pa.