Civil War Pension index
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Filed for invalid pension September 2, 1903
Filed for widow benefit April 9, 1906
Mac/McPherson of PA and Related Families
Lowell S. ThomasJAMES REED was born in Rush township, Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, in 1839, son of Casper J. and Alice (Barrett) Reed. He was reared upon the old homestead, and his early education was obtained at the common schools and Danville Academy, where he also learned civil engineering.
At the age of eighteen he commenced teaching, and followed that occupation eighteen years. In 1862 he was drafted and assigned to the One Hundred and Seventy-second Pennsylvania militia, and served nine months, being first sergeant of Company H. He then returned to Rush township and engaged in farming the homestead, and in 1882 purchased the same.
In 1878 Mr. Reed was instrumental in procuring the charter and organizing the Rush Township Fire Insurance Company, and has filled the office of secretary since its organization. He has served in various township offices, and was elected justice of the peace in 1882, and served five years.
He married Sarah Sober, of Rush township, in 1871. She died in 1878, leaving two children: Jennie M. and Bessie I. His second wife was Sophia Culp. In politics Mr. Reed is a Republican.
ROBERT B. AMMERMAN, farmer, was born, July 18, 1834, at Lockport, Northampton county, Pennsylvania. He came with his parents to Northumberland county in 1841. He was educated in the public schools, at an early age commenced teaching, and subsequently engaged in the fruit business.
He served in Company F, Thirty-sixth Pennsylvania Militia, from June 29, 1863, until the following August. In 1864 he enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He was in the following engagements: Petersburg, Strawberry Plain, Weldon Railroad, Cold Harbor, and Ream's Station. August 25,1864, he was shot in the left thigh with a musket ball, was taken prisoner, and sent to Libby prison, where he remained about ten days. He was paroled and sent to St. John's hospital, Maryland, and discharged, June 12, 1865, at Summit House hospital. He then returned to his home and was engaged with his father in the mercantile business from 1866 until 1875, and then embarked in his present occupation.
Mr. Ammerman was married, September 12, 1865, to Matilda, daughter of C. J. Reed, and by this union they are the parents of four sons: Gillman C.; William G.; Joseph C., and Lloyd R. Mr. Ammerman is a member of Bruner Post, G.A.R., and of the Baptist church. Politically he is a Republican
Reference
History of Northumberland county, Pennsylvania
Edited by Herbert C. Bell
Publisher, Brown, Runk & Co., Chicago, 1891
Civil War Pension Index
B 194 Pa Inf
Invalid filing July 29, 1890; Apllication 869724; cert 693526
Widow filing 1906; Application 846337; Cert 612643
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U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records
Name: Henry A Kneibler
Residence: Danville, Pennsylvania
Class: 1
Congressional District: 13th
Age on 1 July 1863: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Race: White
Marital Status: Unmarried (Single)
Place of Birth: New Jersey