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Malinda Wagner was born on 14 Sep 1854 in Knobville, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Abraham Wagner and Catharine Sites.¹¹ She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Tod Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents.¹²
     Malinda married George T. Vallance, son of John A. Vallance and Margaret Flora, on 4 Jan 1872 in Knobsville, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. J. B. Clark officiating.^7,8,9
     Malinda and George T. Vallance moved to Martinsburg, Blair Co., PennsylvaniaG, in Aug 1872.¹³ They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of West Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Their children Clara, Mary, and Helen were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Malinda and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of North Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.¹⁵
     With her husband an invalid by 1910, Malinda was doing house work for others.¹⁶
     Malinda and George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at Annie St. G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.¹⁷
     Her husband died on 25 May 1911 in Martinsburg, Blair Co., PennsylvaniaG.^18,19
     After her husband's death Malinda applied for widow's pension based on his Civil War service. She applied on 22 Jun 1911 and her pension was subsequently approved for $30 per month.^20,21,22
     Malinda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 12 Jan 1920, reporting she owned her home, free of mortgage.²³
     In the 1926-1927 session of the 69th Congress, Malinda's Congressman, J. Banks Kurtz, introduced a bill to increase her pension. The bill was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions like many similar bills. This seems to have been a process commonly used to increase pensions to amounts beyond those specified by current law. The House Committee on Invalid Pensions operated from 1831 until 1946.²⁴
     Malinda submitted an affidavit 31 Aug 1926 on a form provided by the Committee, providing brief information about her husband's service and their marriage. She said she had a small house and "a few household goods" worth about $500, and no income other than her pension. Two long-time acquaintances filed affidavits about her financial condition the next day. Each said she had only a life interest in the house, which they valued at $600, and about $150 worth of household goods, and no other income. Her doctor filed an affidavit 15 Sep stating that she required "periodical aid and attendance" as a result of a "permanent and progressive" condition caused by chronic myocarditis, rheumatism, and a kidney condition. Apparently no action was taken on her bill in this session.²⁵
     Congressman Kurtz re-introduced the bill in the next session of the 70th Congress, on 5 Dec 1927. It was again referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions.^26,27 The Committee issued its report 5 Dec 1928 recommending approval of 2,935 cases, including hers, consolidating them into a single bill. They recommended increasing her pension to $40 per month, noting that she was "in condition to require periodical aid and attendance of another person, by reason of affliction from chronic myocarditis, rheumatism, and kidney disease." It also reported that she had title to a home place valued at $600, her pension was her sole income, and no one was legally bound to her support.²⁸ The bill was enacted 13 Feb 1929, increasing her pension to $40 per month.²⁹
     Malinda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, on Anne St. G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, reporting she owned a home valued at $1,800, and did not own a radio.³⁰
     Malinda died on 15 Jun 1931 in Martinsburg, Blair Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 76.¹⁰ She was buried on 17 Jun 1931 in Fairview CemeteryG.¹⁰

Jacob Ambrose was born on 28 Apr 1844 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Jacob Ambrose and Meadelina.¹ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.²
     Jacob enlisted as a private in Co. C, 3rd Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade Infantry, which was organized in Oct 1861 in Allegany Co., MarylandG. By Feb 28 1862 he was listed as absent with leave, and the following month he was listed as "taken from the service by Father on account of being a minor."^10,11
     Jacob drafted into Co. J, 158th Regiment, Pennsylvania Drafted Militia as a private on 16 Oct 1862, at Chambersburg, PennsylvaniaG, for nine month's service. He mustered in at the same place on 4 Nov. He mustered out 12 Aug 1863, being advanced $46.42 in clothing or money. He was charged $1.88 for lost equipment, listed as a haversack, canteen, wipers, and wrench.^12,13
     Jacob then enlisted in Co. K, 3d Regiment, Provisional Pennsylvania Cavalry as a private on 17 Feb 1864, at ChambersburgG, for three year's service. He mustered in there the next day. He was listed as deserted at New Creek, West Virginia 1 Aug 1865.^14,15
     Jacob married Rebecca A. Vallance, daughter of John A. Vallance and Margaret Flora, about 1865.^7,8,9
     Jacob and Rebecca appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 20 Jun 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $100. Their daughter Cora was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Jacob applied for a pension based on his Civil War service on 10 Nov 1877. He claimed disability due to a shell wound to his left foot. A pension of $6 per month was approved in Jun 1879. He applied again 11 Mar 1907, presumably to upgrade his pension from partial to full disablity.^17,18
     Jacob and Rebecca appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Their children Cora, Emma, Jacob, and William were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Jacob and Rebecca moved to Adams Co.G by 1882. They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, on Middle St. G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Emma and Charles were listed as living with them, as was Emma's son, William McGuigan.²⁰
     Jacob and Rebecca moved to York Co.G before 1910. They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carroll Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania, on Stony Run Rd. G, enumerated 9 May 1910, reporting that they owned their farm, free of mortgage. Their children Charles were listed as living with them, as was Edward's wife, Barbara, and Orsin Hartzler, age 3, identified as an uncle.²¹
     His wife died on 8 Mar 1911 in Carroll Twp., York Co., PennsylvaniaG.²²
     He seemed to regard his occupation as carpenter, but did work at other occupations at various times. He said he was a carpenter in 1870. By 1880 he was a farmer, but also working as a machinist. By 1900 he was again working as a carpenter. By 1910 he called himself a farmer again, perhaps having retired from carpentry.^{23,24,25,26,27}
     Jacob died on 11 Dec 1918 in Camphill, Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 74.³ He was buried on 14 Dec 1918 in Paxtong CemeteryG.³