Person:Peter Lewis (2)

Watchers
Peter Lewis
b.Abt 1844
d.5 May 1864 Wilderness, VA
  1. Sarah Lewis1832 - 1907
  2. Daniel LewisAbt 1837 - Bef 1898
  3. James LewisAbt 1839 - 1864
  4. John Amos Lewis1842 - 1922
  5. Peter LewisAbt 1844 - 1864
  6. Hiram Lewis1848 - Aft 1920
  7. Catherine Lewis1854 - 1904
  8. Luther Hull Lewis1854 - 1937
Facts and Events
Name Peter Lewis
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1844
Military[1] 1862 Co. H, 155th PA
Death? 5 May 1864 Wilderness, VA
References
  1. He enlisted after his parent's death. He sent his money home to help support the younger siblings. John Amos joined Peter in the 155th. It is said that he witnessed his brother Peter's wounding and tried to carry him from the battlefield during the retreat from the enemy but could carry him no further and had to leave him as the enemy was fast approaching. Peter's place of burial is unknown.