He was born on 29 June 1840, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. [sources: date: 6, 10; 3 (23 in 1865), 5 (39 in 1880), 6 (59 in 1900), 11 (25 in 1863), 12 (20 in 1860), 13 (69 in 1910). place: 3, 5, 6, 11 ("alien", born Kittinberg), 12, 13]
In 1861/62, he married Sarah A [unknown family name, perhaps 'Christ']. She was born in August 1840, in Pennsylvania. In 1900, she had had nine children, eight of whom were alive. Their children include:
[sources: 5, 6, 10, 12]
In 1860, he was living in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a farm laborer, and owned $200 in personal property. He was living with his (presumed) wife Sarah Ann, their (presumed) children Clayton and Mary Ann, and with Susan B Camerer. [source: 12]
When he enlsited, he was a laborer. [source: 3]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 7-3/4 inches tall, and had a hazel complexion, dark eyes, and florid hair. [source: 3]
In June 1863, he registered for the draft. He was living in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a laborer, and was married. [source: 11]
He was drafted. His service was credited to the Ninth Congressional District. He enlisted and was mustered into service in the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry on 18 July 1863. He was in company G. He was enlisted for three years, by Captain Robinson. [sources: 1, 3, 8]
On 2 June 1865, he was transferred from the 118th Pennsylvania to the 91st Pennsylvania. He was a private in company I of the 91st Pennsylvania. [sources: 1, 2, 14]
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865. He was a private, in company I. [sources: 1, 3, 8, 14]
In 1880, he was living in East Hempfield, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a laborer. He was living with his wife Sarah, and children Lizzie, Sarah, Ellen, Maggie, Henry, and Paris. [source: 5]
On 2 October 1888, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 4, 8]
In 1890, he was living in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He had rheumatism in his lower limbs. [source: 7]
In 1900, he was living in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a church janitor. He was living with his wife Sarah. [source: 6]
In 1910, he was living in Coleraine Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a farmer, on a general farm. He was supposedly married, but his spouse is not listed in the same household. [source: 13]
On 11 July 1910, he again applied for a pension. [source: 8]
He died on 21 November 1928, at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died of myocarditis and valvular heart disease. He was living at 120 Chester Street, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. On 24 November 1928, he was buried, in Union Presbyterian Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 8, 9, 10]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (John D Mauch)
2 company I, register of men transferred (John D Mauch)
3 company I, descriptive roll, #81 (John D Mauch)
4 pension index, by name (John D Mauch)
5 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, East Hempfield, supervisor's district 2, enumeration district 122, microfilm series T9, film 1141, page 3 B = 6 handwritten (John D Mauch)
6 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Colerain Township, supervisor's district 8, enumeration district 5, microfilm series T623, film 1422, page 65 A = 2 handwritten (John D Mauch)
7 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Colerain, supervisor's district 2, enumeration district 229, page 2 (John D Mauck [sic])
8 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (John D Mauch)
9 Pennsylvania death indices, 1928 ('Mauch,John D;--109762;Lanc.Nov.21.')
10 death certificate, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, 21 November 1928 (John D Mauch)
11 Consolidated lists of Civil War draft registration records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration, record group 110, Pennsylvania, 9th Congressional district, volume 2 of 3 (John D Mauch)
12 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Manheim Township, microfilm series M653, film 1124, page 392 = 62 handwritten (FamilySearch) (John D Mauch)
13 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Coleraine Township, enumeration district 13, microfilm series T624, film 1352, page 289 = 10 B handwritten (FamilySearch) (John D Mauch)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John D Mauch)
| line | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Dwelling number | 429 | ||||
| Family number | 447 | ||||
| Name | John D. Mauch | Sarah Ann " | Clayton C. " | Mary Ann " | Susan B.Camerer |
| Age | 20 | 20 | 2 | 10/12 | 56 |
| Sex | m | f | m | f | f |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation | Farm laborer | Lady | |||
| Value of real estate owned | 1000 | ||||
| Value of personal estate | 200 | ||||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Pennsylvania] | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | |||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| street name | ||||||||
| house number | ||||||||
| dwelling visit # | 45 | |||||||
| family visit # | 48 | |||||||
| name | Mauch, John D | - Sarah A | - Lizzie E | - Sarah C | - Ellen | - Maggie | - Henry | - Paris |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F | F | F | F | M | M |
| age | 39 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| month born if born in year | ||||||||
| relationship | Wife | Daughter | Daughter | Daughter | Daughter | Son | Son | |
| single | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| widowed/divorced | ||||||||
| married during year | ||||||||
| occupation | Laborer | Keeping house | At home | At home | ||||
| months unemployed | ||||||||
| currently ill? | ||||||||
| blind | ||||||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||||||
| idiotic | ||||||||
| insane | ||||||||
| disabled | ||||||||
| school this year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| can't read | ||||||||
| can't write | ||||||||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Wurtemburg | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Wurtemburg | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| line | 8 | 9 |
| street | ||
| house number | ||
| dwelling number | 24 | |
| family number | 26 | |
| name | Mauch John D | - Sarah A |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| color | W | W |
| sex | M | F |
| birth date | June 1840 | Aug 1840 |
| age | 59 | 59 |
| married? | M | M |
| # years married | 38 | 38 |
| mother of how many children? | 9 | |
| # of children living | 8 | |
| birthplace | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Germany | Germany |
| mother's birthplace | Germany | Penna |
| immigration year | ||
| # years in USA | ||
| naturalized citizen? | ||
| occupation | Church Janitor | |
| # months not employed | 0 | |
| # months in school | ||
| can read | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | No |
| speaks English | Yes | Yes |
| owned/rented | R | |
| free or mortgaged | ||
| farm/house | H | |
| # of farm schedule |
| line | 89 |
| street | |
| house nr | |
| dwelling nr | 203 |
| family nr | 212 |
| name | Mauch John D |
| relationship | Head |
| sex | m |
| color | w |
| age | 69 |
| marital status | M1 |
| #years present marriage | |
| mother of # children | |
| mother of # living children | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | (Ger) Germany |
| mother's birthplace | (Ger) Germany |
| immigrated | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| speaks English | English |
| occupation | Farmer |
| nature of industry etc. | General Farm |
| employer etc. | emp |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |
| can read | yes |
| can write | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |
| owned/rented | O |
| owned free or mortagaged | Fr |
| farm/house | F |
| nr on farm schedule | 136 |
| civil war vet | |
| blind | |
| deaf & dumb |