William Brighton
Sgt., 31st Pa. Infantry (2nd Pa. Reserves), Company G
Enrolled Feb. 2, 1862, in Lancaster at age 23, a farmer. Mustered in June 25, 1862, in Harrisburg. Promoted from corporal. Taken captive at Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862, and from May 5, 1864 to April 1, 1865. Recorded present at Camp Discharge June 16, 1864. Discharged June 22, 1865.