Charles William Miner

Gravestone of Charles William Miner in Gettysburg National Cemetery

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Quick Facts

Significance:

70th New York Infantry, Company C

Place of Birth:

Kewanee, Illinois

Date of Birth:

February 4, 1844

Place of Death:

Gettysburg, PA

Date of Death:

July 2, 1863

Place of Burial:

Illinois, Row A, Site #3

Cemetery Name:

Gettysburg National Cemetery

Illinois, Row A, Site #3

Charles was born on February 4, 1844 in Kewanne, Henry County Il. Prior to his enlistment April 1861, census information list Charles as a farm laborer. During his time serving, Charles was captured (August 8, 1862) at Second Manassas, deserted Camp Parole September 23, 1862, returning from desertion March 13, 1863. Charles was killed in action on July 2, 1863. 

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