Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

John Arnold

 John Arnold served in the 41st U.S. Colored Troops with Company D from September 19, 1864 to September 30, 1865. He was born in Charleston County, South Carolina on November 25, 1835.According to his 1910 Census, his parents were both born in South Carolina, but the census does not state their names.2 There is no census detailing his life and occupation before his enlistment, but his "U.S.

Marshall Dixon

Marshall Dixon served in Company G, in the 32nd U.S.C.T. He was born around 1846 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, to his father Jim Dixon, and his mother, who’s name is unknown.

Levi Richardson

Levi Richardson served with Company B of the 127th U.S.C.T. He was born around 1833 in Berkley, West Virginia, and was 5 feet and 9 inches tall, with dark hair, eyes, and complexion. He married his wife Margaretta on July 2, 1863.1 He enlisted on August 24, 1864, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was mustered out on the same day.2 On July 29, 1865, he was absent due to his admittance into Corps d’Afrique U.S.A. General Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. On October 23, 1865, he was transferred to DeCamp U.S.A.

Alexander Washington

Alexander Washington served in Company B of the 127th U.S.C.T. He was born around 1838 in Perry County, Pennsylvania.1 He enlisted in as a private in Harrisburg on August 24, 1864, and was mustered in on August 26 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His company descriptive book describes him as 26 years old and five feet and seven inches tall, with dark hair, eyes, and complexion. He was working as a ferryman at the time.2 Due to an injury sustained while on duty, he was absent sick in the General Hospital at Fort Monroe, Virginia, starting October 4, 1864.