The Eberhardt Muckenfuss on 212 Ella Street in 1880 (1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 674, microfilm series T9, film 1190, page 449 D = 8 handwritten), living with Christiana Muckenfuss, Lewis Muckenfuss, and several stepchildren, served in E 5 Pennsylvania Cavalry, and apparently not in the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry. (Christiana died on 7 April 1909, and was buried in Greenmount Cemetery (see death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, 10 April 1909, page 13, Christiana Muckenfuss).
Note that another Eberhart Muckenfuss (married to Pauline) is in Philadelphia in the 1900 (31st ward, series T623, film 1473, page 230, s.d. 1, e.d. 787, page 230 B = 5 handwritten), 1910 (31st ward, s.d. 1, e.d. 730, series T624, film 1403, page 160 = 11 B handwritten), and 1920 (31st ward, s.d. 1, e.d. 1024, series T625, film 1635, page 161 = 1 B handwritten) censuses, but is not the right person, since he immigrated after the war (in 1865 [1900 census], 1870 [1910 census], or 1868 [1920 census]). On 22 April 1914, Frederick Muckenfuss, the son of Eberhardt and Pauline Muckenfuss, died; he was buried in Mt Vernon Cemetery (see death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer 25 April 1914 page 7 (Frederick Muckenfuss)).
He was born in 1841/42 (4 (19 in 1861), 5 (19 in 1861), 8 (7 in 1850)). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4, 8).
In 1850, he was living in ward 2, Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with Henry and Roseanna Muckfuch (presumably his parents), along with Christianna, Magdelena, Henry, Adolphia, Matilda, and Suseannah (presumably siblings) (8). He had attended school within the year (8).
Edward's apparent father Henry died on 31 March 1857, in Philadelphia, and was buried in Mutual Cemetery [Philadelphia death certificate, 1857, Henry Muckenfuss or Muchenfuss, available on FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2011)].
When he enlisted, he was a farmer, and was living in Philadelphia (4, 5).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 4 inches tall, and had a light complexion, hazel eyes, and light hair (4 [5'4"], 5 [5'5"]).
He enlisted and was mustered into service as a private on 4 September 1861 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1, 4, 5). He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr (4). He was a private in company A (1, 10-12).
He fought at the Battle of Gettysburg (7).
On 1 October 1863, he was detailed as cattle guard, apparently replacing Thomas Tully (E) (2, 3).
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer on 26 December 1863, at Bealton, Virginia (1, 5).
On 12 March 1864, he was reported under arrest (6).
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company (1, 5). He was a private, in company A (10-12).
In 1866, he was a huckster, living at rear 1415 Hewson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (9).
Edward's brother Henry (born 5 January 1835 to Henry Muckenfuse and Rose May) lived in Philadelphia, married Sally [unknown surname], died in Philadelphia on 7 March 1912, and was buried in Northwood Cemetery [Philadelphia death certificate abstract, 1912, available on FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2011)].
Agnes A Layton, born 23 March 1871 to Noah Layton and Matilda Muckenfuss--presumably Edward's sister Matilda--died in Philadelphia on 11 April 1906, and was buried in North Cedar Hill Cemetery [Philadelphia death certificate, 1906, #9996, available on FamilySearch (accessed 28 Feb 11)].
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) (Edward Muckafuse)
2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 1 Oct 1863 (Priv Muckafuse)
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 2 Oct 1863 (Ed. Mukafuse)
4 company A descriptive roll, entry 43 (Edward Muckafuse)
5 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 5 May 2004 (Edw'd Muckafuse)
6 consolidated morning report, 12 March 1864 (Muckafuse)
7 Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (E Muckafuse)
8 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Kensington, ward 2, microfilm series M432, film 806, page 114 = 227 handwritten = 113 handwritten (Edward Muckfuch)
9 Philadelphia city directories
10 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward Muckafusi)
11 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward Muckefuse)
12 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Edward Muckafuse)
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