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James H. Koontz
Private, Co. I, 1st MD Cavalry (Potomac Home Brigade)
Born: about 1840 in Maryland
Death: March 5, 1879 in Washington, DC
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Area A Lot 39
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National Republican (March 7, 1879)



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Muster-in
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Prisoner of War
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Muster-out
ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment:   21
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Home Residence during War:   Frederick, MD
Military Years: 1861 - 1864

                Enlisted October 10, 1861 at Frederick, MD
                Private, Co. A, 1st MD Cavalry (Potomac Home Brigade)
                Transfer to Co. I November 1, 1861
                Prisoner of war September 15, 1862 at Harpers Ferry, VA
                Mustered out September 8, 1864 at Harpers Ferry, VA
                        
Personal Information
 Occupation:
  Railroad fireman, government employee
 Father:       George Koontz
 Mother:      Margaret Parks
 Spouse:       
                                               
​ Last known residence:   Washington, DC
 Cause of Death:    

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