Enlisted on 20 Sept 1862 as a private in Co. K 18th PA Cavalry
Discharged on 11 July 1865 as a wagoner
According to his obituary, Michael and the 18th were involved in 52 separate engagements.
Born 12 Jan 1832 in Woodbury Twp Bedford County, PA to Lewis Barkheimer and Anna Hysong
Married Jane Kyle on 6 Oct 1853
Was working as a day laborer before the war
After the war, Michael worked as an iron worker for the Cambria Iron Co. and the Pennsylvania Railroad
He and Jane had four children
Died in 1914 and is buried in Headrick Cemetery in East Taylor Twp, Cambria County, PA