Lower Merion Historical Society

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Conrad S. Esher

Sgt., 72nd Pa. Infantry, Company E

Held as POW at Andersonville

Mustered into service Aug. 10, 1861, in Phila. at age 27. Captured at Petersburg, Va., and held as POW from June 22 to Dec. 11, 1864, including at Andersonville. Entered Camp Discharge Feb.20, 1865. Mustered out Feb. 25, 1865, expiration of term.