A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War

A Guide to Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War Antoinette J. Segraves (continued from Volume XXXVIII, page 55) NOTE: Each entry in these abstracts contains the soldier's name, his age at enlistment, his company, his place of enlistment, and any pertinent remarks found in the original record. Other records existing in the National Archives which may contain additional information include pension and bounty-land-warrant application files, medical records, and enlistment registers. Further information also exists in the records abstracted here. Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry—continued [Reel 12—continued] Roger, James; 23; Co. E; Greensburg; 6'34", fair complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: fanner. Rake, Philip; 23; Co. C; Danville; d. 10 or 19 July 1847 in hospital at Perote; 5151/2 ", gray eyes, red hair; b. Northumberland County, Pa. Ramsey, Samuel; 42; Co. B and Co. M; Stone Valley; 510", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; °cute pation: distiller. Randolph, Edward F.; (age not given); Co. F; New Orleans. Rankin, William; 26; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Rapp, Jacob; 22; Co. A; Reading; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Reading, Pa.; occupation: teamster. Rapp, John; 26; Co. B; Summit; d. 12 September 1847 at Puebla; 5'714", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. din (Cincinnati?) Ohio; occupation: miner. 144 Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 145 Rearich, Michael; 19; Co. K; Mauch Chunk. Rebb, John; see Robb, John. Red, Henry; see Rex, Henry. Reed, George or George W.; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Buckstown; d. 5 September 1847 at San Augustine; 6', dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Reed, John W.; 30; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Reed, Joseph or Joseph P.; 23; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'5", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Shellsburg, Pa.; occupation: cabinetmaker. Reed, Peter S.; 22; Co. C; Danville; 5'41/2", gray eyes, red hair; b. Northumberland County, Pa. Reed, Samuel; 20; Co. B and Co. M; Pittsburgh; (age given as 26 on muster-out roll). Reeher, William; see Rehr, William or William F. Rees, David; 19; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'8", light complexion, gray eyes, brawn hair; b. Lancaster, Pa.; occupation: moulder. Rees, James.; 18; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. (date unknown) in hospital at Vera Cruz; 5'8", light complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Harrisburg, Pa.; occupation: printer. Rees, William; 19; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'9", sandy complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: moulder. Rehr, William or William F.; 28; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. 11 January 1847 at Pittsburgh. Reichter, Henry; see Reighter, Reidinger, Hemy; see Beidinger, Henry. Reighter, Henry; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'11", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Carlisle, Pa.; occupation: brickmaker. Reigle, Simon; see Ripple, Simon. Reiley, John T.; see Reilly, John T. Reilly, John T.; 17; Co. B; Hollidaysburg; 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair; occupation: painter. Re mby, George; 26; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'6", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: bricklayer. 146 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Remmell, Edward; 21; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'4", blue eyes, light hair; b. Allentown, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker; residence: AIE lentown. Remmell, Jacob; 27; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'5", blue eyes, light hair; b. Allentown, Pa.; occupation: wheelwright; residence: Allentown. Remmit, Jacob; see Remmell, Jacob. Reninger, William; 27; Co. K; Philadelphia; 5'10", black eyes, dark hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: carpenter; residence: Phila. delphia. Renner, Jacob; see Rohner, Jacob. Revalon, Daniel F.; see Revalon, Don F. Revalon, Don F.; 33; Co. B; Blairsville; 5'6", dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Connecticut; occupation: manufacturer. Revelon, Don F.; see Revalon, Don F. Rex, Henry; 27; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'9", black eyes, black hair; b. Heidelberg, Pa.; occupation: tanner; residence: Heidelberg. Rexford, Ensign; 22; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'6", fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. New York; occupation: barber. Rexroad, Frederick; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 6W, fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. New York City; occupation: boatman. Rexrode, Frederick; see Rexroad, Frederick. Rhey, James W.; 21; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5110", fair complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: clerk. Rhoades, Abraham J.; see Rhoads, Abraham J. Rhoads, Abraham J.; 22; Co. B; Summit; 5'10", dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair; b. Bedford Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Rhodes, Abraham J.; see Rhoads, Abraham J. Rhu, Edward; see Rhue, Edward. Rhue, Edward; 20; Co. K; Philadelphia; d. fi November 1847 at Puebla; 5'10", black eyes, gray hair; b. Allentown, Pa.; occupadon: clerk; residence: Philadelphia. Rion, Edmund; see Rine, Edmund. Rice, William; 43; Co. F; Philadelphia. Richards, John F.; 25 {muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Reading. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 147 Richards, Joseph; 19; Co. K; Philadelphia; d. 16, 19, or 26 October 1847 in Mexico City; 5'4", black eyes, dark hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: laborer; residence: Philadelphia. Richardson, Thomas; 25; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 5'101/2", light complexion, brown eyes, light hair; b. Huntingdon, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Richey, Charles; see Ritchey, Charles. Richey, Peter; see Richie, Peter. Richie, Peter; (age not given); Co. I; New Orleans. Richter, Henry; see Reighter, Henry. Rickerson, John; 21 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Riegle, Simon; see Riggle, Simon. Riffell, John; see Riffle, John. Riffle, John; 18; Co. B; Summit; 5'9", light complexion, dark eyes, fair hair; b. Northumberland County, Pa.; occupation: boatman. Riggle, Simon; 23; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'10", light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Riley, John T.; see Reilly, John T. Rimby, George; see Remby, George. Rine, Edmund; 38; Co. H; Uniontown. Risler, Thomas; see Rissler, Thomas. Rissler, Thomas; 32; Co. A; Reading; 5'9", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. New Jersey; occupation: laborer. Rist, Henry; 18; Co. H; Connellsville; 5'6", gray eyes, dark hair; b. Fayette County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Rister, John C.; see Rissler, Thomas. Rister, Thomas C.; see Rissler, Thomas. Ritchey, Charles; 21; Co. A; Reading; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Ireland; occupation: laborer. Roach, Thomas; 30; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 5'9", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Ireland; occupation: laborer. 148 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Robb, John; 39; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 6', dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Pennsylvania; occupation: blacksmith. Robbins, John I. or John J.; 21; Co. D; Milesburg; 511", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: physician. Robbly, John; see Robley, John, Roberson, Henry; (no age, Co., or place of enlistment shown); statement that he was from Massachusetts and had neither living parents nor a guardian. Roberts, Milton; 23; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5110", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: clerk. Roberts, W. B.; see Roberts, William B. or W. B. Roberts, William B. or W. B.; 38; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 3 October 1847 in Mexico City. Robinson, Henry; see Roberson, Henry. Robinson, James; (no age given); Co. I; Pittsburgh. Robley, John; 18; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 5'9", light complexion, brown eyes, light hair; b. Pennsylvania; occupation: brickmaker. Roth, Thomas; see Roach, Thomas. Roche, Thomas; see Roach, Thomas. Rock, David B.; 19; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'7", light complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: printer. Roderick, Jacob; 19; Co. B; Summit; 5'8", light complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; occupation: woodchopper. Roderique, Jacob; see Roderick, Jacob. Rodgers, Robert A.; 24; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'10", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Cumberland County, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Rodgers, William R.; 43; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. (date unknown) at Puebla. Rodrick, Jacob; see Roderick, Jacob. Rodrique, Jacob; see Roderick, Jacob. Romer, Jacob; see Ronner, Jacob. Roenor, Jacob; see Ronner, Jacob. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 149 Roland, Abraham; 21; Co. A; Reading; d. 17 April 1847 in hospital at Jalapa; 5'8", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair. Roller, Samuel; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'7", light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. York County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Ronner, Jacob; 33; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Roody, Joseph; see Rudy, Joseph. Rouner, Jacob; see Ronner, Jacob. Ross, Andrew; 29; Co. E: Greensburg; 5'11", sandy complexion, hazel eyes, sandy hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: lawyer; d. (date not given) while crossing the Gulf of Mexico on his way home. Ross, Charles K.; 24; Co. K; Philadelphia; 5'10", gray eyes, dark hair; b. England; occupation: cabinetmaker; residence: Philadelphia. Ross, Charles R.; see Ross, Charles K. Rudy, Joseph; 20; Co. H; Connelsville; d. 25 July 1847 in U.S. Hospital at Perote. Russell, James; 25; Co. B; Summit; 5'9", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Armstrong County, Pa.; occupation: teamster. Rutledge, H. R. or Henry R.; (age, Co., and place of enlistment not given); assistant surgeon. Ryninger, William; see Reninger, William. Saena, Frederick; see Saener, Frederick. Saener, Frederick; 30; Co. A; Reading; 5 8". Sallea, John P.; see Sally, John I. or J. Sally, John I. or J.; 21; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. 17 October 1847 in U.S. Hospital at Puebla. Sample, James T.; 25; Co. F; Pittsburgh. Sanders, Jonathan or Jonathan R.; 22; Co. C; Danville; d. August 1847 in hospital at Perote; 5'8", hazel eyes, black hair; b. Danville, Pa. Sapp, Isaac; 27; Co. K; Philadelphia; d. 20 October 1847 at Puebla; 5'9", brown eyes, gray hair, b. Philadelphia; occupation: laborer; residence: Philadelphia. 150 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Sarba, John; 21; Co. C; Danville; 5'7", dark eyes, black hair; V. Union County, Pa. Sarby, John; see Sarba, John. Sargant, Chauncey F.; see Sargeant, Chauncey F. Sargeant, Chauncey F.; 18; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'33/4", fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Somerset County, Pa.; occupation: printer. Sargent, Chauncey F.; see Sargeant, Chauncey F. Saul, Daniel C.; see Saul, Daniel S. Saul, Daniel G.; see Saul, Daniel S. Saul, Daniel S.; 21; Co. A; Reading; 5'9", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. perks County, Pa.; occupation: teacher. Scarley, Abram B.; (age not given); Co. C; Danville. Schearing, Caleb; see Shearing, Caleb. Schell, Abraham or Abraham E.; 22; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'51/2 ", dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair; b. Shellsburg, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Schellcross, James P.; see Shelcross, James P. Scheomerhorn, Garrett; see Schermerhorn, Garrett. Schermerhorn, Garrett; 26; Co. A; Reading; 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. New York; occupation: machinist Schiltz, Jacob; see Shultz, Jacob. Schnee, Jacob F.; 22; Co. B and Co. M; Freeport; 5'9", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. Union County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Schneider, Adam; see Schreider, Adam. Schnitberg, Henry; see Sheintzberg, Henry. Schofield, John N.; 20; Co. C; Danville; 5'9", hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Stamford, Conn. Schree, Jacob F.; see Schnee, Jacob F. Schreider, Adam; 26; Co. 1; Pittsburgh; d. 14, 16, or 24 October 1847 at U.S. Hospital in Mexico. Schriver, Frederick; see Shriver, Frederick. Schultz, John; 25, Co. I; Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 151 Scofield, John or John N.; see Schofield, John N. Scott, John; 24; Co. F; Philadelphia. Scott, William; 36; (Co. not given); York. Scott, William F.; 22 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Sculter, John; See Schultz, John. Seals, Vincent; 18; Co. H; Waynesburg; d. 3 April 1847 at Vera Cruz. Seigfried, Peter; 33; Co. C; Danville; 5'8", hazel eyes, black hair; b. Allentown, Pa. Seigfrieds, Peter; see Seigfried, Peter. Seigle, Christian; see Sigle, Stephen, Seiler, Edward; 33; Co. C; Danville; d. 15 September 1847 in hospital at Puebla; 5'10", gray eyes, brown hair; b. Northumberland County, Pa. Sergeant, Chauncey F.; see Sargeant, Chauncey F. Seyfield, Peter; see Seigfried, Peter. Shade, Jacob; 23; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton, 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; b. Mifflen, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Shalicross, James P.; see Shelcross, James P. Sharp, John; 31; Co. B; Newry; 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair; occupation: engraver. Sharp, John; 30; Co. B; Summit; d. 16 May 1847 in hospital at Jalapa; 5'9", dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Sharp, Joseph; 39; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. 22 June 1847 at Perote Castle. Sharp, Richard; 22; Co. B; summit; 6'; fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Shaum, Frederick; 25; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'6", light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Lancaster County, Pa.; occupation: butcher. Shaw, David K.; 19; Co. H; Connelsville; d. 3 or 4 August 1847 at Puebla. 152 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Shaw, David R.; see Shaw, David K. Shaw, James; 21; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. 21 July 1847 in hospital at Puebla; 5'7", black complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: printer. Shaw, James; 33; Co. H; Connelsville; (muster-out roll and regimental descriptive books give age as 28); 5'91/2", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Fayette County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Shaw, Joseph; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; d. 17 January 1848 in hospital at Mexico City; 5'91/4", fair complexion, gray eyes, light hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Shaw, Solomon; 21; Co. H; Connelsville; 5'111/2", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Fayette County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Shaw, William or William B.; 24; Co. H; Pittsburgh; 5'5", black eyes, black hair; b. Virginia; occupation: printer; residence: Fayette County. Shearer, Caleb; see Shearing, Caleb. Shearing, Caleb; 29; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Sheets, John; 24; Co. A; Reading; d. 29 April 1847 in hospital at Jalapa; 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair. Sheintzberg, Henry; 40; Co. B; Summit; 5'8", fair complexion, dark eyes, brown hair; b. Germany; occupation: miner. Shelcross, James P.; 39; Co. B; Pittsburgh; 5'10", dark complexion, brown hair; b. Pennsylvania. Macron, James P.; see Shelcross, James P. Sheridan, James; 35; Co. F; Philadelphia. Sherlock, Samuel; 24; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'6", blue eyes, brown hair; occupation: sailor; residence: Mauch Chunk. Shermerhorn, Garrett; see Schermerhorn, Garrett. Shields, William R; 29; Co. E; Greensburg; 5103/4", sandy complexion, gray eyes, red hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: school teacher. Shin, Benjamin; 19; Co. B. and Co. M; Burnt Cabins; d. 9 May 1848 at San Angel; 5'6", fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair; b. New jersey*, occupation: laborer. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 153 Shive, David; 40; Co. B and Co. M; Newton Hamilton; 5'61/2 ", light complexion, hazel eyes, tight hair; b. York County; occupation: carpenter. Shoemaker, John; 19; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'8", light complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair; b. Stoystosivn, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Shrader, Adam; see Schreider, Adam, Shrewder, Adam; see Schreider, Adam. Shreider, Adam; see Schreider, Adam. Shriner, Evans; 22; Co. H; Uniontown; 5'61/4", black eyes, black hair; b. Virginia; occupation: tailor; residence: Fayette County. Shriner, Frederick; 26; Co. B; Hollidaysburg; 5'8", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. York County, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Shuce, Jacob F.; see Schnee, Jacob F. Shultz, Jacob; 32; Co. B; Philadelphia; 5'81/2", dark complexion, dark eyes, brown hair; b. Germany; occupation: baker. Shultz, John; see Schultz, John. Shultz, Jacob; see Shultz, Jacob. Shurlock, Samuel; see Sherlock, Samuel. Sigle, Christian; see Sigle, Stephen. Sigle, Stephen; 21; Co. A and Co. L; West Providence; 5'3", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Silcox, Mark; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Slier, Edward; see Seiler, Edward. Silvey, David; 26; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 11 November 1847 in U.S. Hospital at Puebla. Simms, Thomas; 23; Co. E; Pittsburgh; d. 9 September 1847 in hospital at Puebla; 5'10", fair complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: wagoner. Simon, George; see Simons, George, Simons, George; 22; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'71/2", light complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Perry County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Simons, Jacob B.; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Simons, James; 19; Co. F; Philadelphia. 154 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Simons, John; 31; Co. G; Harrisburg; 6'45/4", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: teamster. Simons, Samuel; 28; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'10", light complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Perry County, Pa,; occupation: blacksmith. Sipe, J. A. or James A.; see Sipes, James A. Sipes, James A.; 25; Co. A and Co. L; Licking Creek; 5'91/2", light complexion, blue eyes, red hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Skelley, James; see Skelly, James. Skelley, William P.; see Skelly, William P. Skelly, James; 25; Co. D; Ebensburg; 5'101/2", dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Cambria County, Pa. Skelly, William P.; 22; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Skelly, William S.; see Skelly, William P. Skiles, John W.; 21; Co. H; Uniontown. Slater, James D.; 25; Co. C; Danville; 5110", blue eyes, dark brown hair; b. Schenectady, New York. Sleek, Allen; 32; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'7", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Sleek, Nicholas; 21; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg, 5'31/4", dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair, b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Slevin, Patrick W.; 34 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Pittsburgh. Sloan, Benjamin; 36; Co. F; Philadelphia. fend of Reel 12] [Reel 13] Smith, Benjamin; 19; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'5", blue eyes, light hair; b. New York; occupation: laborer; residence: Mauch Chunk. Smith, Daniel; 24; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Smith, Daniel or Daniel R.; 25; Co. F; Philadelphia; (muster-out roll gives age as 37). Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 155 Smith, Edward; 33; (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Smith, Edward; 19; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Smith, George; 33; Co. B and Co. M; Trough Creek; 5'6", light complexion, blue eyes, fair hair; b. Washington County, Md.; occupation: tailor. Smith, Jacob; 36; Co. A and Co. L; West Providence; (muster-out roll gives age as 20); 5'10", dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford Count'', Pa.; occupation: farmer. Smith, James; 24; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. 25 November 1847 in U.S. Hospital in Mexico City. Smith, James R.; 25; Co. B and Co. M; McVeytown; 5'9", dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair; occupation: carpenter. Smith, Jesse; 18; Co. H; Fayette; d. 1 October 1847 at Mexico City. Smith, John; 20; Co. C; Danville; d. May 1847 in hospital at Jalapa; 5'8", gray eyes, brown hair; b. Columbia County, Pa.. Smith, John; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'7", light complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Bedford County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker. Smith, Joseph; 21; Co. E; Greensburg; 5' 91/4 "; dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: blacksmith. Smith, Joseph; 21; Co. F; Philadelphia; d. 16 June 1847 in hospital at Jalapa. Smith, L. W. or Lewis W.; 34; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford. Smith, Peter M.; 29; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. 11, 15, or 16 December 1847 in U.S. Hospital in Mexico City. Smith, Samuel B.; 29; Co. F; Philadelphia. Smith, William; 29; Co. A and Co. L; Pittsburgh; d. 10 October 1847 at Chapultepec; 5'6", dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair; b. Ireland; occupation: stone cutter, Smith, William M.; 28; Co. A; Reading; 5'8", light complexion, light eyes, light hair; occupation: jeweler. Smith, William or William W.; 23; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'11", black eyes, gray hair; b. New Jersey; occupation: blacksmith; residence: Mauch Chunk. 156 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Snare, Solomon or Solomon D.; 21; Co. A and Co. L; Shellsburg; 5'2", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Hanover, Germany; occupation: clerk. Snitberg, Henry; see Sheintzberg, Henry. Snitburg, Henry; see Sheintzberg, Henry. Snore, Solomon; see Snare, Solomon or Solomon D. Snyder, Austin B.; 23; Co. B and Co. M; Johnstown; 6', dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Centre County, Pa.; occupation: tailor. Snyder, Daniel; 20; Co. C; Danville. Sndyer, Jacob; 23; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. 17 or 19 August 1847 in hospital at Puebla; 5'6", fair complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. York County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Snyder, Jeremiah; 25; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'6", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; occupation: boatman. Snyder, John; 27 (muster-out roll); Co. H; Harrisburg; d. 21 May 1848 at San Angel; 5'7", brown eyes, dark hair; b. Germany; occupadon: laborer. Snyder, John C.; 32; Co. C; Danville; d. 17 September 1847 at Tacubaya; 5'9", blue eyes, sandy hair; b. Danville, Pa. Snyder, William; 21; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5110", light eyes, gray hair; b. Pennsylvania; occupation: carpenter; residence: Tamaqua. Solinski, William; 29; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'10", blue eyes, brown hair; b. Poland; occupation: artist; residence: Pottsville. Solinsky, C. H. W.; see Solinski, William. Solinsky, C. W. H.; see Solinski, William. Sollomon, John; see Solomon, John, Solomon, Charles E.; 21; Co. I; Pittsburgh. Solomon, John; 22; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'7", brown eyes, gray hair; b. Mauch Chunk; occupation: moulder; residence: Mauch Chunk. Somers, Frederick; see Sommers, Frederick. Sommers, Frederick; 23; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'7", blue eyes, light hair; b. Germany; occupation: butcher; residence: Mauch Chunk. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 157 Space, Peter M.; 28; Co. C; Danville; d. 25 June 1847 in U.S. Hospital at Perote; 6'l", blue eyes, black hair; b. Sussex County, New Jersey. Spayd, Christian C.; 30; Co. G; Harrisburg; d. 7 April 1848 in Main Guard House at Mexico City; 5'5", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Middletown, Pa.; occupation: printer. Spayd, Christian K; see Spayd, Christian C. Spayd, C. King; see Spayd, Christian C. Spear, Matthias; 33; Co. F; Philadelphia; (muster-out roll gives age as 28). Spears, Thomas; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; d. 15 or 16 March 1847 aboard ship j N. Cooper off San Anton Lizardo; 511/4", dark complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Pittsburgh, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Speck, Daniel; 24; Co. B and Co. F; Franklin; 5'10", dark complexion, black eyes, black hair; b. Franklin County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Speers, Stewart; 33; Co. H; Uniontown. Speers, Thomas; see Spears, Thomas. Spencer, John; 19; Co. D; Milesburg; 5'8", fair complexion, blue eyes, dark hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: laborer. Sperry, J. F. or Jacob F.; 23; Co. F; Philadelphia. Spong, George; 22; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'714"; light complexion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Hummeistown, Pa.; occupation: miller. Spong, John; see Spong, George. Springer, Andrew or Andrew M.; 36; Co. F; Philadelphia. Stadden, Samuel G.; see Stadon, Samuel G. Stadon, Samuel G.; 28; Co. Km, Mauch Chunk; d. 3 August 1847 at Puebla; 510", dark eyes, dark hair; occupation: clerk; residence: Beaver Meadows, Stanley, Martin S.; 36; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 18 or 22 July 1847 at Puebla. Stanly, Martin S.; see Stanley, Martin S. Staples, Joseph It; see Staples, Thomas or Thomas A. 158 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Staples, Thomas or Thomas A.; 25; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; d. 24 July 1847 at Perote; 5'7", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Monroe County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker; residence: Mauch Chunk, Stark, Charles; 25; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'9", dark eyes, gray hair; b. Virginia; occupation: laborer; residence: Lancaster, Pa. Staugh, Peter or Peter M.; (age not given); Co. I; York; d. 20 May 1848 in U.S. Hospital at San Angel. Steck, Frederick D.; 19; Co. E; Greensburg; 5'10", dark complexion, black eyes, dark hair; b. Westmoreland County, Pa.; occupation: butcher. Steek, Frederick D.; see Steck, Frederick D. Stenly, Martin S.; see Stanley, Martin S. Stentz, Henry; 36; Co. G; Harrisburg; 5'7", dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair; b. Pennsylvania; occupation: contractor. Stephens, Benjamin; 20; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 29 September or 1 or 2 October 1847 in hospital at Mexico City. Stephens, John; 28; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'8", blue eyes, light hair; b. England; occupation: laborer; residence: Pottsville. Stephens, Oliver C.; 28; Co. C; Danville; d. [?] July 1847 in hospital at Perote; 51101/2", gray eyes, black hair; b. Susquehanna County, Pa. Sterling, Paschal; 33 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Stevens, Benjamin; see Stephens, Benjamin. Stevens, Oliver C.; see Stephens, Oliver C. Stewart, Charles; 31; Co. I; Pittsburgh; d. 13 September 1847 in action. Stewart, James; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'10", light complexion, gray eyes, dark hair; b. Connellstown, Pa.; occupation: tobacconist. Stewart, James A.; 25; Co. C; Danville; 5'51/2", blue eyes, brown hair; b. Bedford County, Pa. &Male, Henry; 22; Co. E; Greensburg; 571/4", sandy complexion, gray eyes, red hair; b. Germany; occupation: laborer. Stickle, Henry; see Stichle, Henry. Pennsylvania Soldiers in the Mexican War 159 Stiffler, Henry; 18; Co. A and Co. L; Bedford; 5'6", dark complex ion, brown eyes, brown hair; b. Blair County, Pa.; occupation: farmer. Stillwager, Henry; see Stilwagon, Henry L. Stillwagon, Henry or Henry N.; see Stilwagon, Henry L. Stillwell, John; see Stilwell, John. Stilwagon, Henry L.; 31; Co. H; Connellsville. Stilwell, John; 28; Co. H; Fayette. Stone, Washington I. or Washington J.; 20; Co. B; Hollidaysburg; 5'7", fair complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: moulder. Storm, Hugh F.; 22; Co. B; Summit; 5'10", dark complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: carpenter. Storm, John; 40; Co. B; Summit; d. 27 September 1847 in hospital in Mexico City; 6'1", dark complexion, gray eyes, brown hair; occupation: carpenter. Stove, David; See Fore, David. Straddon, Samuel G.; see Stadon, Samuel G. Stratton, Joseph H.; 22; Co. C; Danville; d. 26 December 1847 in hospital in Mexico City; 5'7", blue eyes, brown hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa. Straw, William; 34; Co. K; Mauch Chunk; 5'8", blue eyes, light hair; b. Chestnut Hill, Pa.; occupation: butcher; residence: Mauch Chunk. Street, John; 20; Co. K; Reading; killed in action near Chapukepec 13 September 1847; 5'6", blue eyes, dark hair; b. Philadelphia, Pa.; occupation: fireman; residence: Reading. Wicker, Charles; 19; Co. I; Vera Cruz. Strickler, John; 27 (muster-out roll); (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Stricklin, John; see Strickler, John. Striker, Charles; see Snicker, Charles. Stroud, Robert P.; 22; Co. F; Philadelphia. Straus, William; see Straus, William. Stuart, Charles; see Stewart, Charles. 160 The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine Stuart, James; see Stewart, James. Sturgeon, John; 24; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 17 or 22 July 1847 at Puebla. Sutton, John; 23; Co. H; Uniontown; d. 13 September 1847 in San Angel or Tacubaya. Swain, John; 21; Co. K; Philadelphia; 5'7", blue eyes, light hair; b. Canada; occupation: tailor; residence: Jersey Shore, Pa. Swaney, William H.; see Swaney, William W. Swaney, William W.; 39; Co. C; Danville; 5'6", gray eyes, gray hair; b. Dover, Morris County, New Jersey. Swany, William; see Swaney, William W. Swards, William; see Swartz, William. Swarty, William; see Swartz, William. Swartz, William; 26; Co. C; Danville; d. 12 July 1847 in hospital at Perote; 5133/4", dark hazel eyes, brown hair; b. Milton, Pa. Swayne, John; see Swain, John; Sweethelm, Henry; 30 (musterout, roll); (Co. not given); Reading. Sweitzer, Charles G.; 24 (muster-can roll): (Co. not given); Philadelphia. Sweitzler, Charles G.; see Sweitzer, Charles G. Sweney, William; see Swaney, William W. Sword, George; 20; Co. D; Armagh; d. 27 October 1847 in U.S. Hospital at Puebla; 5'7", dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair; b. Cambria County, Pa.; occupation: shoemaker.