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    1. [BOWERS] Bowers of the 87th PA Inf
    2. Dennis W. Brandt
    3. Looking for info on Civil War veterans named Bowers who served with the 87th Pennsylvania Infantry, a regiment originally mustered in York. 1) Bowers, David, Pvt Co F; mustered Sep 25, 1861, as a volunteer; discharged Mar 21, 1865; born @1839/40; died Mar 6, 1892; from Mountjoy Township, Adams County; captured at the battle of Monocacy July 9, 1864, and sent to Danville Prison; paroled February 22, 1865, at Aikens Landing, Virginia 2) Bowers, Henry W., Pvt Co D; mustered Sep 19, 1861, as a volunteer; wounded Sept 19, 1864, at the 3rd battle of Winchester; died Oct 28, 1864, in Sheridan Field Hospital as a result of the wounds; born 1840 in Pamburg, Bavaria, Germany; a laborer from Shrewsbury; 5' 7", black hair, hazel eyes; described as a "very noisy fellow" 3) Bowers, James, Pvt Co E; mustered Mar 14, 1865, as a volunteer; discharged June 29, 1865; born @1821/22; a cooper from Lancaster County; 5' 6", black hair, dark hair; actually joined the regiment April 1, 1865

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