PETERSON, J. P.

AL 51st Cav Co I. CSA. Residence: Perry County, Alabama. Born in Norway. Civil War: Mustered 15 Oct 1861 at Mobile, Alabama. Private. Sent wounded to hospital 26 Nov 1863. Assigned as assistant surgeon by special orders 26 Oct 1864. Paroled at Charlotte, North Carolina, 3 May 1865. Sources: (“Wheeler’s Favorites”, by Rex Miller. Publ. 1991, Patrex Press, Depew NY) (www.borgerkrigen.info)