Veteran Dennis Bush served in the 32nd United States Colored Troops with Company D. He was born around 1839 in Harford, Maryland.1 There is no current information describing his life before 1860 or records stating the names of his parents. According to his 1860 and 1870 United States Federal Census, he was a coachman either working for or living with George W. Hilton, a liveryman.2 George W.
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.
Born on September 12, 1836, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Willam A. Jordan was the son of Mason and Margaret Jordan.1 William grew up in Pennsylvania, working as a laborer in Carlisle throughout his adolesence.
Joseph Wilkinson served in the 41st United States Colored Troops with Company D from September 21, 1864 to September 30, 1865. He was born in Philadephia County, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1841 to Pennsylvania-born parents, David Wilkinson and Keziah Wilkinson.1 His census records and military records suggest that he stayed in the Philadelphia County area for most of his life until his discharge period.