The Valley of the Shadow

Stouffer Family

Jacob and Elizabeth Stouffer lived on their farm in Guilford Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Peter Stouffer, a carpenter living in Jacob and Elizabeth's household, enlisted as a private in the 165th Pennsylvania in 1862, but was soon discharged on a medical exemption. Amos Stouffer did not serve in the Union army, but considered himself an ardent patriot.

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the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases.

Stouffer Household: 1860 Census | 1870 Census | Military Service


Part 2: The War Years

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Part 3: The Aftermath

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Franklin County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath
Augusta County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath



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