Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
I have been researching the civil war history of Daniel Benfer and there seems to be some confusion at the National Archives as to Daniel's service.
While the Pennsylvania historical society; Historical Data System,and Bates all have Daniel listed as serving as a private in Co. K, 51st PA Infantry, the Archives only has records for a David Benfer as a private serving in Co. K, PA Infantry.
A descendant of Daniel's claims Daniel was a mail carrier during the civil war and was captured in order to get the mail and that he spent some time as a POW.
Hoping someone can help me solve this riddle.
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
Alice J. Gayley 7/31/11
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Dorothy Seadler 7/31/11
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MICHAEL HIGGINS 7/30/11
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Re: Benfer Co. K, 51st PA Inf. - more info
Dorothy Seadler 7/31/11
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
MICHAEL HIGGINS 7/30/11
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Mary Lindon 8/01/11
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
Dorothy Seadler 7/31/11
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
Alice J. Gayley 7/31/11
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
MICHAEL HIGGINS 7/31/11
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.
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Re: Daniel Benfer vs. David Benfer, Co. K, 51st PA Inf.