James Roth - Great grandfather
James Polk (K.P.) Roth (great grandfather, USA)
James was born Jan 3, 1844 in Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In Jan 1862 he joined Company E, 107th Pennsylvania Infantry and re-enlisted Feb 1864. The 107th was attached to the Army of the Potomac and fought in many of the major battles in the east. He was honorably discharged with his company July 15, 1865.
The 107th Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry occupied this position during a part of July 2nd 1863 (Battle of Gettysburg). Went into action July 1st with 255 officers and men. Lost during the three days in killed, wounded and missing 165 officers and men.
In 1872 James married Matilda V. Inu. They had two children including my maternal grandmother, Anna Roth Hutchison. James died Sept 13, 1911 and was buried in Marietta Cemetery.
Matilda Inu Roth - Great grandmother
I know little about Matilda. She was born July 5, 1851 in Marietta, Pennsylvania. Her parents and siblings, if any, are unknown.
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