Entered service 6 Aug 1861, age 23.
5' 5 3/4, light complexion, hazel eyes, light hair.
Veteran, 31 Dec 1863, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Killed in action near Atlanta, Ga., 3 Aug 1864.
-Ohio Roster
His widow, Louisa Winklespeck Pelton, received a Widow's pension. They were married in 1864, Wood County, Ohio. Their daughter, Armilda P. Pelton, born 16 Nov 1864, received a Minor's pension. Louisa re-married in 1866 to John B. Porter.
-from pension file on fold3.com
In VA grave locator as
PILTON, H P
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 08/03/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION J SITE 10003
Entered service 6 Aug 1861, age 23.
5' 5 3/4, light complexion, hazel eyes, light hair.
Veteran, 31 Dec 1863, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Killed in action near Atlanta, Ga., 3 Aug 1864.
-Ohio Roster
His widow, Louisa Winklespeck Pelton, received a Widow's pension. They were married in 1864, Wood County, Ohio. Their daughter, Armilda P. Pelton, born 16 Nov 1864, received a Minor's pension. Louisa re-married in 1866 to John B. Porter.
-from pension file on fold3.com
In VA grave locator as
PILTON, H P
PVT US ARMY
CIVIL WAR
DATE OF DEATH: 08/03/1864
BURIED AT: SECTION J SITE 10003
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H. P. PILTON
OHIO
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