Loghry Joseph B.

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Joseph fought in the Civil War in the 189th New York Infantry. He filed for a pension on Feb. 19, 1868., Application NO. 131553, Certificate NO. 337234, Nebraska. His widow applied on Feb. 20, 1888, Nebraska, Application NO. 368011, Certificate NO.337234.

From the National Archives Military Service Records for Joseph B. Loghry: Mustered in on August 13, 1862 in Elmira, New York. 6'1" tall with light hair and grey eyes. He was 19 years old at the time of his enlistment. Private in Company B of the 86th Regiment of the New York Infantry. Saw action at Fredericksburg on December 11, 1862. Wounded at Chancellorville on May 1, 1863 and hospitalized. Wounded again at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Wounded severely in unnamed battle on May 28, 1864. Gunshot wound on the right side - bullet entered under his sixth rib. Sent to Division Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Made corporal on November 2, 1864. Discharged June 1, 1865 in Washington, D.C.

Family/Spouse: van Houten Nancy Emma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]