Amos Henry

First Name: Amos
Last Name: Henry
Unit: 
Co. C, 173rd Pennsylvania Infantry (drafted militia)
Rank: 
corporal
Residence (County): 
Lebanon County, PA
Biography: 

Amos Henry (b. Oct. 20, 1828) was a miller from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. He served as a corporal in Co. C, 173rd Pennsylvania Infantry (drafted militia). The 173rd was organized in Harrisburg during October and November of 1862. Their first assignment was staying at Norfolk, Virginia to July 1863. After that, they had a brief duty assignment to join with the Army of Potomac until August 18, 1863. From there, Amos was mustered out. According to the 1870 Census, Amos was still married to his wife and frequent letter recipient Cortilia. They now had 5 children, including two that came after his war service. Amos died on June 30, 1890, and Cortilia died on October 10, 1893.

Authored Letters

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IDsort descending Letter Date Author Recipient From To
13534 Henry1 December 8, 1862 Amos Henry Cortilia Henry , “Children” Norfolk, VA Lebanon County, PA
13535 Henry2 Amos Henry “Brother David” VA
13536 Henry3 February 6, 1863 Amos Henry Cortilia Henry Norfolk, VA Lebanon County, PA
13537 Henry4 May 11, 1863 Amos Henry Cortilia Henry Norfolk, VA Lebanon County, PA

Received Letters

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IDsort descending Letter Date Author Recipient From To
13538 Henry5 June 7, 1863 “your Parents” Amos Henry Lebanon County, PA VA

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