# Soldiers of Blair County - The Civil War

- Summary: Overview The provided pages (211, 212, 213, and 225) are excerpts from a historical register titled "Soldiers of Blair County. " The document lists Civil War soldiers alphabetically by surname…
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- Source URL: https://www.blaircountypa.gov/getmedia/348c1ee1-f3c4-426c-bc4d-5015aee53853/NameListCivilWar_Hurley-Mahoney.pdf
- Content URL: https://hollidaysburg.ebensburg.site/document/alphabetic-by-name-i-l/
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Overview The provided pages (211, 212, 213, and 225) are excerpts from a historical register titled "Soldiers of Blair County. " The document lists Civil War soldiers alphabetically by surname, covering names from H through M. Data Structure Each entry in the register provides the following specific details for every soldier: Name: Full name of the soldier. Rank: Military rank held (e. g. , Pvt, Sgt, Cpl, Maj). Organization: The specific regiment or company served in (e. g. , 21 Pa. Inf. , U. S. Navy). Born/Died: Birth and death years. Cemetery: The burial location or cemetery name. Location: The soldier's residence or town of origin (e. g. , Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Tyrone). Key Entries and Observations The register highlights the diverse service of local men, including those who served in federal forces and those who died in various theaters of war. Notable Casualties: Johnston, James: Died in 1862 at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. Johnson, James R. : Died in 1864 at the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia. Madara, Perry: Died in 1864 at Andersonville Prison, Georgia. Lytle, Benjamin C. : Died in 1864 at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Service Locations: Many soldiers are listed with locations in Blair County, such as Altoona , Hollidaysburg , and Tyrone . Some entries indicate service or death in other states, including Virginia , Pennsylvania (various locations), and Wisconsin . Branches of Service: The majority served in the Pennsylvania Infantry (Pa. Inf. ) and Cavalry (Pa. Cav. ). There are entries for the U. S. Navy, U. S. Cavalry, and Marine Corps. Specific Examples: Hurley, Allen E. : Pvt. , 21 Pa. Inf. , born 1842, died 1899, buried in Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville. Irwin, Samuel: Pvt. , 34 Pa. Inf. , born 1833, died 1908, buried in Grandview Cemetery, Tyrone. Lusby, Lemuel: Pvt. , 7 Bn. D. C. , born 1825. Mahoney, Bartholomew: Pvt. , 12 U. S. Inf. , born 1831, died 1871, buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.