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Preserving the history and legacy of the heroes who fought to save the Union during the Civil War
Benjamin Siar
Photos from the Past
David E. Sweitzer.
Benjamin Siar
 Skidmore. Benjamin and Sarah had five boys, Samuel G. Siar (1851 - December 2, 1923); John Wesley Siar (February 15, 1853 - February 27, 1857); William A. Siar (September 29, 1855 - February 1, 1864); Clayton Siar (June 21, 1858 - May 7, 1905); and Harry Elmer Siar (July 29, 1866 - February 8, 1948).
<P> Benjamin enlisted at the age of 37 on September 6, 1864 with Company I of the 209th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. He mustered in at Franklintown, Franklin County, Pennsylvania and he listed
his occupation as a shoemaker. He had hazel eyes, brown hair, and fair complexion. At the time of his death (March 14, 1899) he lived in the home he and Sarah owned in York, Pennsylvania.
<P>Photograph and information submitted by Benjamin Siar's great-great-grandson, <A HREF=)
David E. Sweitzer.
David E. Sweitzer.