Conscientious Objector Depositions, 1862

About This Collection

The series contains both standard printed and handwritten forms signed by draft commissioners for each man who was conscientiously scrupulous on the subject of bearing arms. Little personal information is found on the forms aside from the conscientious objectors names and counties of residence along with the dates. There are also lists of those exempted from certain wards. Several counties are missing including Luzerne and Wyoming. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans.