Salathiel Cox

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Salathiel Cox is listed on page 203 in "History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5; prepared in compliance with acts of the legilature, by Samuel P Bates"

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During the war
He was mustered into service on 20 August 1861. He served as a private in company C
On 28 July 1863, he was detailed for duty with the brigade train.
On 05 August 1863, he was temporarily detailed as assistant wagon master.
On 10 December 1863 was detailed as wagon master of the division ordnance train.
On 30 December 1863, Sinnex reported that he was one of 38 men who had less then fifteen months to serve who were unwilling to reenlist.
He mustered out on 20 September 1864, when his term expired.

After the war
He attended the 1884 meeting of the 91st's Survivor's Association, with two sons.
He died on 29 April 1900. He was buried at the Union Cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church, Flourtown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

sources, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5 Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninethy-first regiment'. volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)

"The Ninety-first", Grand Army Scout and Soldiers" Mail, 20 December 1884, page 6 column 2.

Head Quarters 91st Reg. Pa. Vols.
Camp near Warrentown Va. July 28th 1863
Special Order No 42
In compliance with orders from Brig. Head Quarters the following named enlisted men are hereby detailed for duty with Brigade train and will report to Capt S W Hoskins. Qr. Mr. without delay
Private John Kneeth [sic] Co "A"
Private Salathiel Cox Co "C"
Private Joseph Clowny Co "E"
Private John Kane Co "K"

By order of
Joseph H Sinex
Lieut Col. Commdg.
B J Tayman
Adjt
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Head Quarters 91st Reg. Pa. Vols.
Camp near Fayetteville VA Aug 5th 1863
Special Orders No 45
By request of Capt Hoskins Brig. Qr. Mr. Private Salathiel Cox Regiment teamster is hereby temporally detailed as Asst. Wagon Master. And will report for duty without delay

By Order of
Joseph H Sinex
Lieut Col Commdg
B J Tayman
Adjt
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Head Quarters 91st Reg Pa. Vols.
Camp near Fayetteville Va. Aug 5th 1863
Special Order No 45
Private Francis Toner Co "E" is hereby detailed as teamster (temporarily) Vice Cox detailed as Asst Wagon Master
By Order of
Joseph H Sinex
Lieut Col. Commdg
B J Tayman
adjt
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Head Quarters 91st Reg., P V
December 10th 1863
Special Order No 110
Teamster Cox Co C is hereby detailed as wagon master of the division ordnance train and will report to Capt R F O Beire without delay
By Order of
Jos. H Sinex
Lt Col. Comding
Howard W Shipley
Lieut and Act Adjt
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July 1863
#28 regiment was camped near Warrentown VA
John Knecht (co A), Salathiel Cox (co C), Joseph Clowny (co E) and John Kane (co K) were detailed for duty with the brigade train.
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August 1863
#5 regiment was camped near Beverly Ford, VA or near Fayetteville VA the only enlisted man employed as a servant etc was Frederick Fraters (cook for F H Gregory)
Salathiel Cox temporarily detailed as assistant wagon master; Francis Toner, co E, replaced his as teamster.

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