Civil War Military Record: Peter GREIGER, Jr. (1864-5); Schuylkill Co., PA Contributed by: William H. Gelnett Jr. < bigelnett@hotmail.com > ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** DECLARATION OF RECRUIT. I, Peter Greiger Jr desiring in VOLUNTEER as a Soldier in the ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES, for the term of THREE YEARS, DO DECLARE, That I am Seventeen years and ____ months of age; that I have never been discharged from the United States service on account of disability or by sentence of a court-martial, or by order before the expiration of a term of enlistment; and I know of no impediment to my serving honestly and faithfully as a soldier for three years. Given at Pottsville Pennsylvania The Eleventh day of February 1864 Witness: C. W. Carmany Peter Greiger Jr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. 43 Peter Greiger Jr Volunteered at Pottsville February Eleventh, 1864, By _____________________ ______Regiment of ______ Co. G. 7th Pa Cavalry ------- ____ enlistment; last served in Company ( ) _____ Reg’t of __________ Discharged ___________ 18__ (To be made out in duplicate.) Credited to Sub District no 3 Middle Ward Pottsville -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSENT IN CASE OF MINOR. I, Peter Geiger Sr DO CERTIFY, That I am the Father of Peter Greiger Jr; that the said Peter Greiger Jr is Seventeen years of age; and I do hereby freely give my CONSENT to his volunteering as a SOLDIER in the ARMY of THE UNITED STATES for the period of THREE YEARS. Given at Pottsville Pennsylvania The Eleventh day of February 1864 Witness: his C. W. Carmany Peter x Geiger Sr. mark ================================================================================ VOLUNTEER ENLISTMENT STATE OF TOWN OF Pennsylvania Pottsville I, Peter Greiger, Jr. born in Schuylkill County in the state of Pennsylvania aged Seventeen years, and by occupation a laborer DO HEARBY ACKNOWLEDGE to have volunteered this Eleventh day of February 1864 to serve as a Soldier in the ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, for the period of THREE YEARS, unless sooner discharged by proper authority; Do also agree to accept such bounty, pay rations, and clothing, as are, or may be, established by law for volunteers. And I, Peter Greiger Jr do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and that I will observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War. Sworn and subscribed to, at Pottsville Pennsylvania This Eleventh day of February 1864 Peter Greiger, Jr Before me, C. Tower, Capt. & Prov. Marshal 10th Dist Pa. I CERTIFY, ON HONOR, That I have carefully examined the above-named Volunteer, agreeably to the General Regulations of the Army, and that in my opinion he is free from all bodily defects and mental infirmity, which would, in any way disqualify him from performing the duties of a soldier. James S Carpenter Examining Surgeon I CERTIFY, ON HONOR, That I have minutely inspected the Volunteer, Peter Greiger Jr previously to his enlistment, and that he was entirely sober when enlisted; that, to the best of my judgment and belief, he is of lawful age; and that, in accepting him as duly qualified to perform the duties of an able-bodied soldier, I have strictly observed the Regulations which govern the recruiting service. This soldier has hazel eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, is five feet four inches high. C. Tower Capt. & Prov. Marshal 10th Dist Pa. Regiment of Volunteers, Recruiting Officer ================================================================================ Greiger Peter Co. G, 7 Pennsylvania Cav. Private | Private CARD NUMBERS 20073293 20074560 20094079 20094180 20094279 20094423 20094540 20094653 20094778 Number of personal papers herein 1 Book Mark: See Also ================================================================================ Greiger, Peter Jr. ____, Co. 7 Reg’t, Pa. Cav. 1 Enclosures. Bed Cards | Final Statements Burial Records | Furloughs or L. of A. Certs. Of Dis. For Discharge | Med. Certificates C. M. Charges | Med. Des. Lists Descriptive Lists | Orders Discharge Certificates | Pris. Of War Record Enlistment Papers 1 | Resignations Other papers relating to- Admission to Hosp’l | Furlough or L. of A. Casualty Sheet | Med. Examination Confinement | Misc. Information Contracts | Pay or Clothing Death or Effects | Personal Reports Desertion | Rank Discharge from Hosp’l | Transfer to Hosp’l Discharge from Service | Transfer to V. R. C. Duty | Transportation ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greiger Appears with rank of Prv on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detach- ment of U. S. Vols. Forwarded for the 7 Reg’t Pa. Cavalry. Roll dated Philadelphia, Feb 13, 1864 Where born Schuylkill Pa Age 17 y’rs; occupation Laborer When enlisted Feb 11, 1864 Where enlisted Pottsville Pa For what period enlisted 3 years. Eyes Hazel; hair dark Complexion dark; height 5 ft. 4 in. When mustered in Feb 13, 1864. Where mustered in Pottsville Pa Bounty paid $ ___/100; due $ 302 /100 Where credited Company to which assigned G Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: Credited to middle ward Pottsville Schuylkill Co 10 Dist Pa Book mark: ============================================ Geo J Drew Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 1 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greiger Jr. Appears with rank of Pvt. on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detach- ment of U. S. Vols. Forwarded for the 7 Reg’t Pa. Cavalry. Roll dated Philadelphia Pa. Mar 4, 1864. Where born Schuylkill Pa. Age 17 years; occupation Laborer When enlisted Feb 11, 186__ Where enlisted Pottsville For what period enlisted 3 years. Eyes hazel; hair dark Complexion medium; height 5 ft. 4 in. When mustered in Feb 11, 186__ Where mustered in Pottsville Bounty paid $ 60 /100; due $ 300 /100 Where credited Company to which assigned G Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: From duplicate Book mark: ============================================= Hathaway Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greger Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For May & June, 1864 Present or absent absent Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: In Hospital Columbia, Tenn. Book mark: =========================================== Baker Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Griger Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For Sep & Oct, 1864 Present or absent absent Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: In Hosptl. At Columbia, Tenn. Since May 5/64 Book mark: =========================================== Baker Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Gregor Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For dated Dec. 31, 1864 Present or absent present Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: Book mark: =========================================== Baker Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Gregor Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For dated Feb. 28, 1865 Present or absent present Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: In Present Column as Peter Miller. Book mark: =========================================== Long Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greigor Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For dated April 30, 1865 Present or absent absent Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: Detached with Major Dart March 25 ‘65 Book mark: =========================================== Long Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greigor Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Appears on Company Muster Roll For May & June, 1865 Present or absent present Stoppage, $ ___ /100 for Due Gov’t, $ ___ /100 for Valuation of horse, $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ --- /100 Remarks: Book mark: =========================================== Long Copyist. ================================================================================ G | 7 Cav. | Pa. ==================== Peter Greigor Pvt, Co. G, 7 Reg’t Pennsylvania Cav. Age 17 years. Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Macon Ga, Aug. 23, 1865. Muster-out to date Aug. 23, 1865. Last paid to Oct. 31, 1864. ======================================= Clothing account: Last settled ____, 186__; drawn since $ ___ /100 Due soldier $ ___ /1--; due U. S. $ 48 63/100 Am’t for cloth’g in kind or money adv’d $ ___ /100 ======================================= (Carbine & accoutrements purchased) Due W. S. for ^ $ 10 00/100 Bounty paid $140 /100; due $160 /100 Valuation of horse; $ ___ /100 Valuation of horse equipments, $ ___ /100 Remarks: Recruit. Book mark: =========================================== Long Copyist.