Amos M. Benner was the eldest son of Samuel and Eliza (Fox) Benner. He grew up on Samuels farm near Strasburg, Pa. On Oct. 17, 1861, at the age of 18, and overstating his age, Amos volunteered for a 3 year term with Co.D 2nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. At enlistment he was listed as
Occupation- Farmer; 5'11"- high; Fair- Complexion; Grey- Eyes; Light- Hair.
Co.D was comprised of men from Lancaster's Pequea Valley and they were known locally as "The Pequea Dragoons".
Amos' obituary states "Serving under Captain George Eckert, He fought in the Battles at Bull Run, Winchester, Gettysburg, Manasas, Spottsylvania (Todd's Tavern), Cold Harbor, & Lynchburg."
He was Captured, Dec. 28, 1862 near Occoquan, Va. along with 25 others from Co.D (Stuart's Christmas Raid). Held in Libby Prison (Richmond,Va.) 14 days. Exchanged at City Point, Va Jan. 13, 1863. Mustered out at end of term Oct.17,1864, at New Petersburg, Va.
Amos returned to Strasburg, took up Carpentry, & married Mary Ryan on Oct. 11, 1866. They had five children - Cora, Harry W, Mary V, Etta S, and Clara B.
Amos was very active in the J.F.Neff Post 406 (Strasburg) GAR. and Saint John's U.B.(now United Methodist) Church Paradise, Pa.
He passed away on Christmas Day 1919
Amos is honored on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg.
ALL Rights Reserved - Glenn R. Benner 2022
Amos M. Benner was the eldest son of Samuel and Eliza (Fox) Benner. He grew up on Samuels farm near Strasburg, Pa. On Oct. 17, 1861, at the age of 18, and overstating his age, Amos volunteered for a 3 year term with Co.D 2nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. At enlistment he was listed as
Occupation- Farmer; 5'11"- high; Fair- Complexion; Grey- Eyes; Light- Hair.
Co.D was comprised of men from Lancaster's Pequea Valley and they were known locally as "The Pequea Dragoons".
Amos' obituary states "Serving under Captain George Eckert, He fought in the Battles at Bull Run, Winchester, Gettysburg, Manasas, Spottsylvania (Todd's Tavern), Cold Harbor, & Lynchburg."
He was Captured, Dec. 28, 1862 near Occoquan, Va. along with 25 others from Co.D (Stuart's Christmas Raid). Held in Libby Prison (Richmond,Va.) 14 days. Exchanged at City Point, Va Jan. 13, 1863. Mustered out at end of term Oct.17,1864, at New Petersburg, Va.
Amos returned to Strasburg, took up Carpentry, & married Mary Ryan on Oct. 11, 1866. They had five children - Cora, Harry W, Mary V, Etta S, and Clara B.
Amos was very active in the J.F.Neff Post 406 (Strasburg) GAR. and Saint John's U.B.(now United Methodist) Church Paradise, Pa.
He passed away on Christmas Day 1919
Amos is honored on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg.
ALL Rights Reserved - Glenn R. Benner 2022
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