Pilkington, Wilson R., 1838-1862
Biographical Note
Wilson R. Pilkington was born about 1838 in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in 1861 and served with Companies A and K of the 41st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (12th Reserves). Pilkington died from wounds received at the Battle of South Mountain on September 15, 1862. He is buried in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
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Wilson R. Pilkington Correspondence
This collection consists of nine letters written by Wilson R. Pilkington, 41st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (12th Reserves), to his mother and sister from various locations in Virginia, primarily from camps in northern Virginia. The letters date from 1861-1862. In addition, there is one letter is written from John Moss to Pilkington's mother, informing her of Wilson's death. Pilkington died of wounds received at the Battle of South Mountain, September 15, 1862.