Henry C. ISPHORDING

   Cause of his death was A gunshot wound to the chest.

  General Notes:

A boatbuilder by trade for some four years prior to enlisting in the Civil War. He enlisted in Philadelphia, PA, 18 Jan 1862 for a three year period. Assigned as a private to Company I, 99th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

He was frugal and caring. Sent money home regularly to his parents.

Became a corporal 15 May 1864.

He was wounded that day at the Battle of Spottsylvania (known also as The Wilderness) of a gunshot wound to the chest (apparently broke the clavicle (??) as well). He was taken to Emory General Hospital, Washington, DC, then transferred to Mc Clellan General Hospital, Philadelphia where he died.

Various documents show date of death as June 15, 24, 25, or 26. His name appiears on the Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg, PA.

  Research Notes:

According to American Civil War Soldiers (www.ancestry.com) he enlisted 30 December 1861. Served Pennsylvania, enlisted I Co. 99th. Inf. Reg. PA. Died of wounds at Washington, DC. (oud 86)

  Birth Notes:

If he enlisted at age 18

  Events

• Military Service, 30 Dec 1861. Distinguished Service. Union. Pennsylvania. Unit Number 2372.
Service Record: Enlisted as a Corporal on 30 December 1861, Enlisted in Company I, 99th Infantry Regiment Pennsylvania on 30 December 1861. Wounded on 12 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.

• Residence, 25 Jun 1864, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Occupation: Soldier, 1864.