He was born in 1837/38, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: date: 6 (23 in 1861), 7 (23 in 1861), 9 (74 in 1910), 11 (82 in 1916). place: 6, 9 11]
When he enlisted, he was a butcher. [source: 6]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 3 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair. [source: 6]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861, as a musician, in company A, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was enlisted for three years, by Captain Starr. [sources: 1, 5, 6, 7 (private), 8, 13-14 (pvt)]
At some point, he was reduced to the ranks. [source: 5]
On 28 July 1863, he was reported as having been dropped because he was missing in the campaign (probably after 11 June 1863). He was regained on 13 August 1863. [sources: 3, 4]
He reenlisted as a veteran volunteer on 26 December 1863, at Bealton, Virginia. [sources: 1, 7]
He was wounded on 18 June 1864 at Petersburg, Virginia. [source: 1]
On 27 June 1865, he was promoted to corporal, effective 1 May 1865. [sources: 1, 2, 7]
He mustered out on 10 July 1865 with his company. He was a corporal, in company A. [sources: 1, 7, 8, 13-14]
On 28 July 1891, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 8, 10]
In 1891/1892, he married A Annie [unknown family name]. This was his first marriage. [sources: 9, 12]
On 7 February 1908, he applied successfully for a pension. [source: 8]
In 1910, he was living at 2111 Mount Vernon Street, ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was not working. [source: 9]
He died on 28 June 1916, at 2111 Mt Vernon Street, 15th ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of cardiac paralysis, with paralysis of bladder contributing. He was a gent[leman] (that is, he was not working). Members of company A of the 91st Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers were invited to attend his funeral. He was married. On 1 July 1916, he was buried at Mt Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [source: 8 (29? Jun 1916), 11 (28 Jun 16), 12 (28 Jun)]
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)
2 special order 38, HQ 91st PA, 27 June 1865 (Benjamin Yeager)
3 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 28 July 1863 (Priv Yeager)
4 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 13 August 1863 (Private Yeager)
5 register of non-commissioned officers, co.A (Benjamin F Yeager)
6 company A descriptive roll, entry 64 (Benjamin F Yeager)
7 Civil War Veterans' Card File, available at the Pennsylvania State Archives, searched 5 May 2004 (Benj. F. Yeager)
8 pension index, by regiment (Benjamin F Yeager)
9 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 15, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 232 [?], microfilm series T624, film 1391, page 151 = 8 A handwritten (Benjamin Yeager)
10 pension index, by name (Benjamin F Yeager)
11 death certificate, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 28 June 1916, file number 69215, registered number 14917 (Benjamin Franklin Yeager)
12 death notice, Philadelphia inquirer, Thursday 29 June 1916, page 7 (Benjamin F Yeager)
13 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Benjamin F Yager)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Benjamin F Yeager)
| line | 39 |
| street | Mount Vernon Street |
| house nr | 2111 |
| dwelling nr | 221 |
| family nr | 225 |
| name | Yeager Benjamin |
| relationship | Head |
| sex | M |
| color | W |
| age | 74 |
| marital status | M1 |
| #years present marriage | 18 |
| mother of # children | |
| mother of # living children | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| speaks English | English |
| occupation | none |
| nature of industry etc. | |
| employer etc. | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |
| can read | yes |
| can write | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |
| owned/rented | [two check marks; apparently ditto marks for the previous 'R'] |
| owned free or mortagaged | |
| farm/house | H |
| nr on farm schedule | |
| civil war vet | UA [?] |
| blind | |
| deaf & dumb |
YEAGER.--June 28, 1916. BENJAMIN F., husband of A. Annie Yeager. Relatives and friends, also Co. A, 91. P.V.V. are invited to attend funeral services, on Saturday, at 10.30 A.M. precisely, at his late residence, 2111 Mt. Vernon st. Interment private. Remains may be viewed on Friday, from 8 to 9.30 P.M.