Born: February 25, 1844 Burns Station (now Altoona), Blair Co., PA
Died: January 30, 1897 Corner 19th Street & Margaret Ave., Altoona, Blair Co., PA
Buried: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA
Married: Eliza Belle Kepperly on April 15, 1864 at Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA, daughter of William K. and Hannah (Hyssong) Kepperly.
Branch of Service: Army-Cavalry
Company/Regiment: Co. E 12th PA Vol Cavalry (Also listed as serving in Company L)
Date of Service Enlistment: 2/10/1862
Starting Rank: Private
Discharge Rank: Private
Date of Discharge: 06/05/1865
Reason for Discharge: Gunshot wound left groin & injuries to lumbar region
Pension: Application Number 191530 Certificate Number 132097
Widow’s Application Number 653862 Certificate Number 453917
Additional Information: Jacob Martin Lantz was taken prisoner at Winchester VA, June 15, 1863 and confined at Richmond, VA, June 24, 1863. Paroled at City Point, VA July 19, 1863 and reported to Camp Parole, MD, July 20, 1863. He shot in the left thigh at the battle of Hamilton, VA March 21, 1865.

Information provided by:Raymond Clyde Lantz"
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