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	This is the Grave of Private Robert S. Dunbar Company I , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, also known by their nickname, “Birney’s Zouaves”. He was born in Columbia,PA in 1843. He was the son of Thomas B. and Elizebeth Dunbar. After being recruited at a local recruiting station in Columbia, he made his way to Philadelphia where he was mustered in at the Schuykill Arsenal on August 13th 1861. His older brother, Thomas A. Dunbar was also in the Same Regiment and Company. On September 8th 1861, he moved with the Regiment to Washington D.C, where he was encamped just three miles north of the Capitol on “The Queen’s Farm” at Camp Graham . He was there with the Regiment during the cold winter months and in December of 1861; Typhoid Fever broke out within the Camp which resulted in the Death of Fifty-One men of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. It was decided on March 12th 1862 to move the camp to higher ground in Bladensburg, Maryland to rid the epidemic and ready the Soldiers for campaign. The 23rd Pennsylvania moved to Bladensburg and were encamped at Camp Clark . He was mustered out of Service on September 8th 1864 after the completion of his three year term. After the War, He returned to Columbia.He was married to Mary Dunbar. Robert Dunbar died in Columbia on January 12th 1917 at the age of 74. He is buried at Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Columbia in Section C, Lot 142,G 1.
	This is the Grave of Private Amon Jesse Storms Company H , Three Month Volunteers. He was born in Philadelphia. on May 27th 1835. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on April 21st 1861. He served with the Regiment during thier Three Month Campaign and Battle of Falling Waters . He was mustered out of the 23rd PA on July 31st, 1861. After the War, He moved to Hollister Missouri deep in the Ozark Mountains to begin a new life. He got active in Freemasonry and was a member of Branson Masonic Lodge #587. His death occurred on December 12th 1913. He is buried at Gobblers Knob Cemetery in Hollister, MO.This is the Grave of Private Amon Jesse Storms Company H , Three Month Volunteers. He was born in Philadelphia. on May 27th 1835. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on April 21st 1861. He served with the Regiment during thier Three Month Campaign and Battle of Falling Waters . He was mustered out of the 23rd PA on July 31st, 1861. After the War, He moved to Hollister Missouri deep in the Ozark Mountains to begin a new life. He got active in Freemasonry and was a member of Branson Masonic Lodge #587. His death occurred on December 12th 1913. He is buried at Gobblers Knob Cemetery in Hollister, MO.
	This is the Grave of Private Asher Miner Abbot Company L , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was born in Philadelphia in 1841. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on August 18t 1861 . On September 8th 1861, he moved with the Regiment to Washington D.C, where he was encamped just three miles north of the Capitol on “The Queen’s Farm” at Camp Graham . He was there with the Regiment during the cold winter months and in December of 1861; Typhoid Fever broke out within the Camp which resulted in the Death of Fifty-One men of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. It was decided on March 12th 1862 to move the camp to higher ground in Bladensburg, Maryland to rid the epidemic and ready the Soldiers for campaign. The 23rd Pennsylvania moved to Bladensburg and were encamped at Camp Clark . On March 4th 1862, an order was given that Four Companies of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, L,O,P, and R, were to be transferred to the 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers. This order was met with much protest since the men enlisted as the 23rd PA Regiment and did not enlist to fight with the 61st PA. After a time, however the men obeyed the order. Asher Miner Abbot of Company L , now was transferred to Company D of the 61st PA Volunteers. He was discharged on a Surgeons Certificate on December 9t 1862. After the War, He moved to Illinois. His death occurred on March 16th 1920 at the age of 79. He is buried at Millington Newark Cemetery in Millington, Illinois.
	This is the Grave of Private Belford Simpkins Company E , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, also known by their nickname, “Birney’s Zouaves”. He was born in Philadelphia on December 5th 1840. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on August 14, 1861 . On September 8th 1861, he moved with the Regiment to Washington D.C, where he was encamped just three miles north of the Capitol on “The Queen’s Farm” at Camp Graham . He was there with the Regiment during the cold winter months and in December of 1861; Typhoid Fever broke out within the Camp which resulted in the Death of Fifty-One men of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. It was decided on March 12th 1862 to move the camp to higher ground in Bladensburg, Maryland to rid the epidemic and ready the Soldiers for campaign. The 23rd Pennsylvania moved to Bladensburg and were encamped at Camp Clark . He was mustered out of Service on September 8th 1864. After the War, He returned to Philadelphia. Later he moved to the Soldiers Home in Hampton,Virginia. His death occurred on October 13th 1914. He is buried at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Virginia in Section B, Grave 9957.
	This is the Grave of Private Charles Zaun Company L , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was born in Philadelphia in 1842. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on September 4th 1861 . On September 8th 1861, he moved with the Regiment to Washington D.C, where he was encamped just three miles north of the Capitol on “The Queen’s Farm” at Camp Graham . He was there with the Regiment during the cold winter months and in December of 1861; Typhoid Fever broke out within the Camp which resulted in the Death of Fifty-One men of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. It was decided on March 12th 1862 to move the camp to higher ground in Bladensburg, Maryland to rid the epidemic and ready the Soldiers for campaign. The 23rd Pennsylvania moved to Bladensburg and were encamped at Camp Clark . On March 4th 1862, an order was given that Four Companies of the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, L,O,P, and R, were to be transferred to the 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers. This order was met with much protest since the men enlisted as the 23rd PA Regiment and did not enlist to fight with the 61st PA. After a time, however the men obeyed the order. Charles Zaun of Company L , now was transferred to Company D of the 61st PA Volunteers. He was mustered out of Service on June 28th 1865. After the War, He moved to Glenwood Springs Colorado. His death occurred on October 5th 1922. He is buried at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs Colorado.

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