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Samuel H. Lavanture
Private, Co. E, 21st NY Cavalry
Born: October 29, 1841 in Canada
Death: October 16, 1874 in Mount Holly Springs, PA
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Area C Lot 156
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York Gazette (October 27, 1874)



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NY Muster Roll
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Pension Index Card
ADDITIONAL FACTS OF NOTE
 Military Information
 Age at Enlistment:   21
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Home Residence during War:   Frederick, MD
Military Years: 1863 - 1865

                Enlisted August 4, 1863 in Troy, NY
                Mustered in August 29, 1863
                Corporal, Co. E, 21st NY Cavalry
                Promoted to Sergeant September 1, 1863
                Reduced in rank to Private February 9. 1864
                Mustered out July 29, 1865 in St. Louis, MO
                        
Personal Information
 Occupation:
  Paper company employee
 Father:       
 Mother:       
 Spouse:       Charlotte Amanda Keefer
                                               
​ Last known residence:  Mount Holly Springs, PA
 Cause of Death:    Industrial accident

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