Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Shiffer, James E.  - Pvt - co F - 20 IL US INF
        Residence - Joliet, Will, Co, IL; JOin, 13Jun1861; Age, 22; Born, Pine Grove, Centre Co, PA
        Height 5' 10"; Hair, brown, Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; laborer
        Discharged, 13Jun1864 term having expired
        Shiffer, James E. - Pvt - co F - 20 IL US INF
        Residence, Jackson, Will Co, IL; Join, 09Jan1865; Age, 25; Born, PA
        Height, 5' 9"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Farmer
        Mustered out, 16Jul1865
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