(obituary included)
Son of August and Margaret Poffenbarger of Jalapa, Pleasant Twsp., Grant County, Indiana. Siblings: Richard, John, Sarah, Augusta, William and Margaret.
Enlisted as a Private on 10 October 1861 Company K, 34th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 10 Oct 1861. Promoted to Full Corporal. Mustered Out Company K, 34th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 3 Feb 1866.
Married Sarah Creviston on 29 April 1864 in Grant County, Indiana.
1870: Residing in Jalapa, Grant County, Indiana. Husband of Sarah; parents of Elizabeth. Occupation: Farmer.
1880: Residing Waltz Twsp, Wabash County, Indiana. Husband of Sarah; parents of Margaret E., Charlie and Alana. Occupation: Farmer.
1900: Residing Center Twsp., Grant County, Indiana. Husband of Sarah; parents of Nettie, Alma and Elva. Occupation: Day laborer.
1910: Residing East Swayzee Street, Marion, Indiana. Husband of Sarah. Occupation: (none)
Family Members
Spouse
Sarah Jane Creviston Poffenbarger
1845–1920
Children
Nettie Poffenbarger Jester
1885–1947
