William Crout was a member of Ellis Post #6, Grand Army of the Republic, Germantown: Crout, William B., 22nd PA Vols., Co F; 2nd PA Cavalry, Private: Application for membership in Post 6 dated 11 October 1877 age 43; born in Germantown; residence in Germantown; occupation fireman, Philadelphia Fire Department; enlisted 5 September 1861; discharged 5 September 1864 at Petersburg, VA. The original application is at the GAR Civil War Museum and Library in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Research