·    Born April 07, 1846, in Juniata County, Pennsylvania
·    Enrolled February 10, 1865, in Company B of the 192 regiment PVI, commanded by Thomas A. Johnston
·    Discharged at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, on August 24, 1865
·    Married Margaret (Maggie) Jane Emory at Scyoc, Perry County, Pennsylvania, in 1869
·    Died January 23, 1904
·    Buried in East Waterford, Pennsylvania
·    Sometimes used the name John Martin Hurl