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John Shirk

War of 1812 · US Army

United States of America

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1812 - 1815War of 1812

Conflict Period
War of 1812
Unit
Hill's Pennsylvania Militia
Branch
Army
State
Pennsylvania
Served For
United States of America

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Unit
At Put-in-Bay, Harrison (William Henry) made available 100 "Kentucky and frontier riflemen" to serve on board ships as Marines. John was selected for the Ariel, but ended up on the Lawrence.
Service Start Date
May 5, 1813
Regiment
147th Regiment, 11th Division, Col. Reese Hill's Brigade, Capt. George Record's Co., No.63 in Musket and Bayonet

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Enlistment

Pvt

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Discharge

Pvt

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Marriage- Apr 9, 1814
Martha Ann Maines
Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania

Other Facts

Full Name
John Shirk

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Created:Oct 13, 2013

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