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	This is the Grave of Private James Watson Borland Company K , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, also known by their nickname, “Birney’s Zouaves”,the (Gymnast Zouave Company) . James was born in 1838. James was a Teamster just at the time The Civil War Started. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on August 6th, 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 McKeesport,PA and lived on Ringgold Street and 9th Street. He married Mary just after the war. James attended the Shaler's Brigade Reunion and rededication of 23rd PA Monument ,in Gettysburg, on June 12-14th 1888. He filed for his pension on July 16th 1890. He was afflicted with a diease of the throat which resulted in te loss of his voice. His death occurred on December 3rd 1906.. He is buried at McKeesport/ Versailles Cemetery in McKeesport,PA in Section Soldiers, Lot” Mound”, Grave 11. A special thanks to Alissa Booth , a decendant of James Watson Borland, for help with the "bio" and for providing pension records.
	This is the Grave of Private Isaac Aston Company I , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, also known by their nickname, “Birney’s Zouaves”. Isaac was born in Conestoga, PA, Lancaster County on april 21st 1841. He was drafted on July 1st 1863 and sent to Gettysburg by train arriving just in time for the 2nd and 3rd Day. On September 8th 1864, the 23rd PA was mustered out and Isaac was transferred to the 82nd PA. he served until is muster out on July 13th 1865. After the War, He returned to Conestoga, PA. His death occurred on June 6th 1903. He is buried at Conestoga United Methodist Church in Conestoga, PA. he is buried down the hill behind the church as seen from the photo.
	This is the Grave of Private J. Munis Company L , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, also known by their nickname, “Birney’s Zouaves”. He enlisted into the 23rd Pennsylvania at the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on August 18th, 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 including J. Munis . 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 . J. Munis was too ill to move to the new camp and was in a Hospital in Washington D.C. His death occurred on March 19th 1862. He is buried at United States Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington D.C. in Section B, Grave 1821. The Cemetery was Originally named Military Asylum Cemetery at the time of his burial.
	This is the Grave of Private John Willard Company L , 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was born in Idetown,PA on February 27th 1841. 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. John Willard 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 returned to Idetown. His death occurred on October 26th 1913. He is buried at Idetown Cemetery in Dallas, PA (Luzerne County).
	This is the Grave of Private/Sgt. Tobias Sibel Company I , Three Month Volunteers. He was born in Germany on June 16th 1825. 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. Tobias Re-enlisted and served with the 213t PA volunteers and was promoted to the rank of Sgt. After the War, He returned to Philadelphia. His death occurred on August 13th 1897. He is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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