• Sex: M
• Born: 5 MAR 1844 Preble Co., OH
• Died: 23 JUN 1863 Civil War Battle of Wittfield, VA
• Age at passing: 19 years
• Reference ID (Henry)#: 251415
• Military: Civil War
• Notes:
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  The three brothers all served in the Civil War. It is not known where they were living at the time of their enlistments.
  
  Surname Given Middle Company Unit Rank-Ind Rank-Disch Allegiance
  Mumma John R. E 4 Indpt. Battalion Ohio Cav. Private Private Union
  Mumma John I 5 Ohio Cavalry. Private Corporal Union
  Mumma Charles I 5 Ohio Cavalry. Private Private Union
  Mumma Ambrose B. G 12 Ohio Infantry. Private Private Union
  Mumma Ambrose B. E 34 Ohio Infantry. Private Private Union
  
  Ambrose was killed 23 Jun 1863. Both Charles and John applied for pensions while living in Missouri
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  The bible lists he was killed at the "Battle of Wittfield" in June of 1863. A search of the regimental records suggests that both units were in the area of Fayetteville, WV during this time period. I was unable to identify this battle by that name. Possibly spelled wrong.

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