William Humphreys

Quick Facts

Significance:

Allegheny Portage Railroad worker and member of the American Highlanders.

Place of Birth:

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Date of Birth:

April 27, 1825

Place of Death:

Chapultepec, Mexico

Date of Death:

September 27, 1847

Place of Burial:

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania

Cemetery Name:

Lloyd Cemetery

William Humphreys was the son of Rowland Humphreys. He was a hitcher on Plane 7, a fireman, and a general laborer. He was killed in battle in Mexico City in September of 1847 as a member of the American Highlanders during the Mexican-American War.