Peter Heer born c. 1820 - died before 1889 served in the Civil War as an orderly under Sherman's command. died unmarried |
Peter Heer Discharge Papers |
Peter Heer Civil War Veteran |
From Jennifer Heer Norman:
Born in 1823 in Bavaria, immigrated in 1842 with his father and stepmother, Christian and Christine (Horsch) Heer, and siblings; Heinrich, Christian, David, Daniel, Christiana.
He served in the 82nd IL Infantry, Co.E, rank of Wagoner/Teamster. Died on 5 March 1881, buried at Old Miner's Cemetery, East Galena, Jo Daviess County.
Picture and images contributed by Jennifer Heer Norman