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Hoping someone can help me find some records for my 3rd great grandfather. His name was Taylor B. Rezer (the spelling of the name varies from Rezer to Reezor, but the Taylor is usually correct). He served with the 29th PA Infantry, Co. F. I know when and where he enlisted (Aug 19, 1862, Philadelphia)and such, but his Compiled Service file notes that he died as a paroled Union soldier at Camp Chase, OH on Oct, 8 1862/63 of Typhoid Fever due to severe marching and exposure. The problem is I don’t know when or where he was captured. Many of the soldiers in the 29th PA were captured at the 1st Battle of Winchester on May 25, 1862 (the only major engagement the regiment faced prior to Taylor’s death). Records indicate that some of them died as prisoners at Lynchburg or Richmond/Belle Isle, VA throughout the summer of ’62, so it seems they were moved around. My ggg-grandfather, however, is specifically listed as paroled when he died. Of those captured in his regiment on May 25, records indicate they were prisoners until Sept 17, 1862, when presumably they were paroled or exchanged. The question I have is, can someone with access to any Camp Chase records (in particular, NARA Group 249.5.2 Records of Camp Chase, OH: Textual Records: Letters and telegrams received, 1861-65. Telegrams sent, 1863-65. Post returns, morning reports, and guard reports, 1861-66. Issuances, 1861-65. Registers and descriptive books and rolls of paroled prisoners, 1861-65. Registers and rolls of exchanged prisoners, 1862-65. Registers and rolls of deserters and stragglers, 1862-65) and find any information that might give me a clue as to when Taylor B. Rezer was sent to Camp Chase or others of his regiment. It must have been between June and September ’62, leaning more towards the later. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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