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Free Genealogy Biography of Absalom Brockey, Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Civil War

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Absalom Brockey

Absalom Brockey (born March 16, 1841) enlisted in Company C, 1st PA Cavalry, 44th Regiment, August 10, 1861, but was discharged on account of illness, June 1862. He recruited Company C , 78th Regiment, PV of which he was commissioned captain Feb 20, 1865, and served till the close of the war.

Source: Biographical Annals of Franklin County, Pennsylvania : containing genealogical records of representative families, including many of the early settlers, and biographical sketches of prominent citizens; Chicago. Genealogical Pub. Co.. 1905. Notes: Prepared in part by George O. Seilhamer.

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