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Free Genealogy Biography of William Pensinger
Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Civil War



William H. Pensinger

William H. Pensinger enlisted in Company K, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, Aug. 1, 1863, was promoted to corporal June 1, 1865, and .was mustered out with the company at Lynchburg, Va., July 8, 1865. He participated in all the important actions in which his regiment was engaged. He married Louisa Wunderlich.




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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