William Leonard Groh
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William Leonard Groh,
was born April 12, 1845 in North Lebanon, PA; and died June 28, 1912 in
Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, PA. He was the son of Christian Groh
and Rebecca Immel. He married (1) Catherine Elizabeth Sherk March 27, 1866
in "Myerstown, Lebanon Co., PA by "Rev. Geo. Wolff". She
was born December 17, 1848 in Myerstown, PA, likely on Tulpehocken
Plantation, and died May 8, 1920 in Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of
Cyrus Casper Sherk and Elizabeth A. Loos. William and Catharine Groh had
one daughter, Anna Laura Groh who married John Grant Light on March 1,
1890.
Burial: United Brethren Cemetery, East Main,
Myerstown, PA. Medical Information: 245 lbs, 5'9 3/4 inches in 1907
Military: September 12, 1861, Volunteered for Union Army at Lebanon, PA
Military service : vet. September 12, 1861 - June 27, 1865, Company
"A", 93rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
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own hand "Tatto on right arm. American Eagle W.L.Groh" Eyes
"Grey", Hair "Dark", Complexion "Farmer"
(!) Occupation 1: 1861, Farmer in West Myerstown, Lebanon County, PA.
Occupation 2: 1907, Farmer in Elm, Lancaster County, PA. Religion:
Family United Brethren to wife's family German Reformed? Residence :
Halfway, Lebanon County, PA 1865-Oct 13, 1896 Residence : Aft. 1896,
Elm, Lancaster County, PA.
I would like to thank John Light ( mail@johnlight.com ) for providing this information and photo.
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Served as
"Wagoneer" (Private).