Harp, Peter
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Peter was born in Albany County, NY at about 1821.
Marriage & Children
Peter married at about 1839, Nancy _____ who was born at about 1822 in New York. They had the following known children:
- Elizabeth Harp
- George Harp
- Edwin Harp
- William H. Harp
Military Service
| Name: | Peter Harp |
| Residence: | |
| Muster in Date: | 10 November 1863[1] |
| Enlistment Place: | Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY[1] |
| Enlistment Rank: | Private[1] |
| State Served: | New York[1] |
| Regiment: | 41st Infantry[1] |
| Company: | Company H[1] |
| Discharged for Disability: | 9 December 1865[1] |
| Muster Out Place: | Folly Island, SC[1] |
| Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 42 to serve three years. [1]
Born in Albany County, NY, Age 42, Blacksmith, Gray eyes, Brown hair, Dark complexion, 5'6" tall.[2] |
| Sources Used: Ancestry.com, US Civil War Soldiers 1861-1865, Annual Report of the Adjutant General for the State of New York.[1] |
Death
According to the pension index, Peter died in the service on July 3, 1865[3]
Obituary
Additional Research Notes
Additional Media
Civil War Pension Index @ Fold3.com for Peter Harp
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