Brian Swartz

                               William H. Chamberlain   (Great Grandfather)

        Private William H. Chamberlain of Wayne Co.,PA. served in Co. A, 56^th PA. until

twice wounded at Gettysburg. After recovering in Philadelphia hospitals, he re-enlisted in

the 9^th Veteran Reserve Corps, made Corporal and commanded the central White House

 guard station. Thus, he came to be sent to guard Lincoln’s family the night of the

assassination. Chamberlain was only 19 at the war’s end.