Name/Title
Peter Rose Civil War Soldier MonumentEntry/Object ID
002830Tags
Peter RoseScope and Content
Based on the historical documents provided, here is a summary of the life, military service, and community remembrance of Civil War soldier Peter Rose.
1. Military Record and Fate of Peter Rose
As detailed in the handwritten notes on 2830.jpg:
Enlistment: Peter Rose enlisted on July 29, 1862, at Goshen into the 124th Regiment (New York State Volunteers).
Rank: He was appointed Sergeant at the initial organization of Company A.
Combat Injuries:
He was first wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville (May 1863).
He was wounded a second time in the thigh on June 18, 1864, "in front of Petersburg."
Death: Following his second wound, he was taken to a hospital where he ultimately died on February 25, 1865.
2. Community Subscription for a Tombstone
The document 2830a.jpg (dated Hamptonburgh, June 1, 1871) details a community-led financial effort to honor his sacrifice:
The Pledge: The community members signed a pledge stating: "We the undersigned promise to pay the amounts set opposite our names for the purpose of erecting a tomb stone over the grave of Peter Rose..."
Location of Death: This document clarifies that he died while in U.S. service at a hospital in Albany.
Subscribers: A two-column list of local citizens pledged various amounts—mostly $1.00, with a notable contribution of $5.00 from a C. H. Weygant—to fund the memorial. Several entries feature a "Paid" notation next to them.
3. Financial Settlement
At the bottom of 2830.jpg, an inverted receipt note dated Feb 20, 1872, marks the completion of the project, recording a receipt of $16.00 from McWhirter for the "within subscription."
