Pension Records of David C. Schaeffer Co. E., 131 OH INF Lots of medical records in this pension, more than anything else.  It looks like he really “fought” to get his pension. Basic information: Witnesses: Hiram Gross (served with David) James Lawden James C. Taylor Dr. J. Roberston Daniel W. Zehring Charles Gunckle William Myers Jacob Cochren Emmanuel Kimmerling William Ryan (Riner) William East (relative of David’s through marriage, also served with David) Records Show: Born Montgomery County, OH Enlisted may 2, 1864, Sergeant, 40 years of age, occupation, tailor Discharged:  August 25, 1864 Died August 18, 1900, Germantown, OH. Personal Description: Daved C. Schaeffer. Co. E, 31 Ohio N. G. Inf. Born, Montgomery County, Ohio Age:  40 years at enlistment May 2, 1864 Eyes:  Hazel Hair:  Brown Height:  5 ft, 6 inches Complexion:  florid Occupation:  Tailor Never Married Discharged:  August 25, 1864, Sergeant, with company   Submitted by: Lisa Hoffman Back Home © Copyright 2005 Katy Hestand. All Rights Reserved. All materials contained on these pages are furnished for the free use of those individuals researching their family origins. ANY COMMERCIAL USE, PUBLICATION, OR POSTING OF THIS MATERIAL ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COORDINATORS/AUTHOR/SUBMITTER OF THE MATERIAL/PAGE, IS PROHIBITED. All images used on these pages were obtained from sources permitting free distribution, or generated by the author, and are subject to the same restrictions/permissions. All persons contributing material for posting on these pages do so in recognition of their free, non-commercial distribution, and furthermore, are responsible to assure that no copyright is violated by their submission.