John Conrad Civil War Pension File – John Conrad, Co. G 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers (Download)

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John Conrad

Born APRIL 1, 1833 and Pennsylvania

Military records say June 11, 1838

Son of Christ (Christopher) Conrad.

Husband of Mary Ross.

Father of Sarah Ann Conrad, James Conrad, Louisa Minerva Conrad, Nancy Conrad, Gertrude Conrad Gilles, Delilah Conrad Keim, Charlotte Conrad DeVillers, Lucy Conrad Lemcer, William Conrad.

Drafted into Army Aug 19, 1863.

Early records denying pension claim that John Conrad deserted November 30, 1864 and was not honorably discharged. Addition for denial was he also failed to show a ratable degree of disability.

Later records explain that he reported present for duty in July and August 1864 but was later absent due to illness.

• John Conrad was admitted to the Stanton General Hospital in Washington, D.C. on August 3, 1864.

• He was later admitted to the U.S.A. General Hospital in Philadelphia on September 1, 1864.

• Transferred to the hospital in Turner's Lane, Philadelphia on September 6, 1864.

• Then sent to the Convalescent Camp in Washington, D.C. on September 26, 1864.

• Discharge: He was furloughed on October 26, 1864 and ultimately discharged on October 30, 1864.

Physical Examination Findings dated January 22, 1884:

• Height: 5'8½", weight: 132 lbs.

• Tongue is furred and red at the tip.

• He reports chronic diarrhea since 1865, with no relief.

• Two small hemorrhoids are present.

• Some congestion and thickening of the bowel membrane observed.

• Bowel Condition: -

Bowels are currently regular, but he must take medicine to maintain this. Without medication, he experiences pain and discomfort. He also reports pain in the small of his back. Later medical exams state "no evidence of vicious habits; appears sober and of sound mind."

Disability was rated at one-fourth.

Died 25 NOVEMBER 1915 • Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Burial at Greendale Cemetery. Buried with wife Mary in Section C lot 47