Edward Henry

First Name: Edward
Last Name: Henry
Unit: 
Co. D, 96th Pennsylvania Infantry
Rank: 
private
Residence (County): 
Schuylkill County, PA
Biography: 

Edward Henry was born on July 28, 1836 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. He was living in his father’s household when he mustered into service as a private in Co. D, 96th Pennsylvania Infantry. He served three yearsn from 1861 to 1863. After the war, he worked as a carpenter in the south, married Mary Speacht, and fathered five children: William E., Robert C., Frank W., Caroline M., and Mary E. Henry.

Authored Letters

Displaying 1 - 8 of 8
ID Letter Datesort descending Author Recipient From To
13695 EdwardHenry5 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Falmouth, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13690 EdwardHenry1 November 12, 1861 Edward Henry Unknown Recipient DC
13691 EdwardHenry2 March 5, 1862 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13693 EdwardHenry3 March 23, 1862 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Falmouth, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13694 EdwardHenry4 April 19, 1862 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Yorktown, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13696 edwardHenry6 June 9, 1862 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Gaines Mills, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13699 EdwardHenry7 January 15, 1863 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Shuter's Hill, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA
13700 EdwardHenry8 May 23, 1863 Edward Henry "Sister of Edward Henry" Falmouth, VA Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA

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