☆～ VETERAN, CIVIL WAR (1861-1865) ～☆

Son of David Krise and Ruth Adams.

Husband of:
1st) Catherine Gates, (1838-1875), married in 1856
2nd) Hannah Levina Moon, (1856-1899), married on Mar 28, 1881

Note:
Peter's birth is incorrect on his tombstone, it should read, Jan 21, 1833
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Obituary

Peter J. Krise was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, January 21, 1833, and died at his home in Neligh, Antelope Co., Nebraska, November 8,1903, aged 70 years, 8 mos., 18 days. Mr. Krise grew to manhood in Cambria County.

In 1856, he was married to Catharine Gates and too this union there were nine children born, six of whom are living: John W., Michael J., Antoinette, Ida, Ellen, and Katherine.

On Feb 26, 1864, he enlisted in Co. E, 2nd Pa. Heavy Artillery, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out July 18, 1865.

His wife, Catharine, dying in 1871, he disposed of this property and in 1876 moved to Nebraska, settling at Neigh June 8 and where he has since resided.

Mr. Krise was married the second time, March 28, 1881, to Hannah L Moon, who died September 11, 1899. Two children were born to this union, Mabel R and Winona Zell, both of whom survive their parents.

In early youth, Mr. Krise was a member of the Catholic Church, but severed his church connection to join the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member until about fifteen years ago.

The funeral was held at the residence of the family in this city Monday afternoon. Prayer was offered by Rev. Clark of the Congregational church, and the services were conducted by the G.A.R. Afterwards the remains were followed to the cemetery by the old friends and members of the order with which he had been identified for so many years.
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Military
Peter J. Krise
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 2/26/1864 as a Private.
On 2/26/1864 he mustered into "E" Co. PA 2nd Heavy Artillery
He was discharged on 7/18/1865

Peter J. served in the following during the Civil War:
The Pennsylvania 2nd Artillery was formed in Camden, Camden Co., NJ, on Jan 1, 1861 and mustered out of service in City Point, VA, on Jan 1, 1866. Peter J began his service when the Company was serving from March 1864 to June 1864 in the 1st Brigade, 22nd Corp, the Defenses of South Potomac Division of the Washington, DC Army. On June 6, 1864 through December 1864 it was with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 18th Corp of the Army of the James. In October 1864 through Dec 1864 they were the 3rd Brigade, 22 Corp. Then on December 10, 1864 they became the Provisional Brigade, Division of Infantry Div defenses, Berm. Hund, 18th Corp, Army of the James. January 1865 saw them with the Artillery Brigade, Terry's provisional Corp, Dept of North Carolina Army, Co. A and finally on March 1865 until April 1865 they served with the 1st Brigade, Infantry Division defenses Brim Hund., 18th Corp, Army of the James.

Source: 1870 Fed Census, Clearfield Twp., Cambria co., PA
Peter J. Krise age 36 b. PA
Catherine Krise age 34 b. PA
Anna M. Krise age 13 b. PA
John Krise age 11 b. PA
Antonet Krise age 9 b. PA
Henry A. Krise age 7 b. PA
Ida R. Krise age 4 b. PA
Lafayette Krise age 1 b. PA

Source: 1900 Fed Census, Neligh Twp, Antelope Co, Nebraska
Peter J. Krise (Jan 1832) born PA widow parents born Maryland
Mable R Krise (Dec 1884)
Winnona Krise (May 1891)