Notes for George HOLDREN

Notes for George HOLDREN

SOURCE: Military rec. Tomestone.
RELIGION: Baptist.

George sons Elmer, Franklin, Troy and Charles all burried with small stones at Whitehall Cementary. Civil War Pension Information.

George Holdren Certificate # 667170 Co. G 178 Reg Penn Inf.

Military Service:

Enrolled 21 Oct 1862 at Camp Curtin, Pa.
Enlisted 25 Oct 1862
Discharged 27 Jul 1863 at Harrisburg, Pa.

While on march on the Peninsula between Yorktown and Richmond in July 1863 became helpess in the legs so that he was unable to walk.

Vital Statistics:

Born 29 Apr 1835
Died 7 Jun 1891 at home in Whitehall, Montour Co. Pa.
Married Jelana Crawford 6 Mar 1860 at Lutheran church in Bloomsburg Pa.
At age 54, height 67 1/2 inches tall weight 127 lbs,
Complexion: dark, eyes: gray, occupation: carpenter.

Misc Info:

20 June 1891 declaration for widow's pension witnessed by Wesley Holdren and William Derr, they both stat they both new George Holdren well, Knew Jelana Holdren 30 and 35 years. Wesley Holdren is George's cousin raised in same to (White Hall) before entering service. 17 Aug 1891 affidavit by Thomas Derr, age 54, White Hall, Montour Co, states he was acquainted with both George and Jelana Holdren and knew them before their marriage.

Military File: Joined 21 Oct 1862 for 9 monthes at Camp Curtin, Pa (age 26) Mustered in 2 Nov 1862, Cpl, Co G, 178th Rgt Pa drafted military Infantry. Mustered out 27 Jul 1863 at Camp Curtin Pa. Muster Roll.
21 Oct - 31 Dec 1862: Present
Jan/Feb 1863: Present (extra duty as carpenter
Mar/Apr Present
May/Jun Present