Ralph W. Straw
- Born: 21 Jun 1843, Plymouth, Grafton County, New Hampshire
- Marriage (1): Lydia P. Avery
- Died: 24 May 1862, Civil War Casualty at age 18
 Another name for Ralph was Ralph W. Merrill.
General Notes:
per History of Plymouth, NH. (Stearns)
Per Civil War enlistment on Internet he enlisted 2 Sept 1861 as a Private at ae 18 in Co H 4th Infantry Reg NH and was discharged 20 Sept 1861.
He subsequently served in CO D, first VT Cavalry; enlisted as Ralph W. Merrill, Oct 2 1861; killed in action May 24, 1862
History of Plymouth also states he "drowned in the service"
June 1880 his father filed for his pension
1860 Campton, Grafton County, NH
Ralph W. STRAN age 17
Ralph married Lydia P. Avery. (Lydia P. Avery was born circa 1843 in Rumney, Grafton County, New Hampshire.)
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