Lynch, John Wheaton

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John Wheaton Lynch (1839-1907) was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He worked as a salesman until the onset of the Civil War, when he helped recruit for the 106th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. The regiment was mustered in on August 24, 1861, and Lynch served as a first lieutenant. On January 9, 1863, he was promoted to captain, and on September 7, 1863, he was discharged for disability. After being discharged, he worked as a salesman in New York and Boston. Upon returning to Philadelphia, he started the Safety Storage Van & Packing Co. He married Elizabeth Jillard Mustin of Philadelphia on June 22, 1865. They had four sons: John, Thornton, Percival, and Jasper.

From the description of John Wheaton Lynch papers, 1860-1866. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 61334290

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Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
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