John, George Washington

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John, George Washington
Professor, minister. Catawissa PA. Initiated January 17, 1862 shortly after becoming professor of modern languages at Indiana Asbury. Elected chapter secretary June 19, 1862, but the minutes are blank from that date until October 31 1862. According to History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5, he was captain of Co. H, 132nd Pennsylvania, from August 16, 1862 until he resigned December 9, 1862. Minute of June 28, 1864, "The Chapter convened this morning to commune over the intelligence of Bro John's death." 1878 catalogue does not note him as deceased. 1895 catalogue says died 1879.
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