Sergeant John Williamson
Born: May 19, 1839
Died: KIA June 30, 1862 at Charles City Crossroads, VA
Buried: Probably in unmarked grave on the battlefield
Occupation: Laborer
Wife: Hester McClean - Married on 4/11/61 at Eckley, Pa
Children: Matilda b. 3/26/62
Residence: Eckley
Height: 5'7.25"
Weight: ?
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Black
Complexion: Fair
Service: Enlisted: 9/24/61 at Eckley, Pa at age 22.
Discharged: Killed in action 6/24/62
Rank: Sergeant
Pension: Application # 3.988; Widow's pension with minor child Cert. # 93.686
Photo credit: Ms. Millys Altman Other: Hester remarried 4/11/65 to James McClellan. Robert Dunlap of weatherly was appointed guardian of Matilda by pension board. James McKinley was married to Hester's sister, Ann and served in Co. K 81st PA with John. We have letters written by John to his wifewhich we received through his descendant, Mrs. Millys Altman.
