Fesler, Peter, Capt.
Morgantown, 2-13-63/3-1-63, 25, Single, 5-10, Carpenter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Prior service with 7th Indiana Infantry.
Promoted from First Lieutenant.
Arrested 8-11 to 11-12-62, resignation request dissapproved.
Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry, Commander of Company E.
Mustered out 6-8-65.
One of 4 members who served in 3 units within regiment. "Pete." Brother of James M Fesler, Company G. Cousin of John Rosh & George Lake Fesler, Company G.
Died at Morgantown Indiana 4-15-95.
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From self published book, Nov 20, 1910; PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Of W.J.Knox, a Civil War veteran from Morgan County, buried in Brooklyn Cemetery at top of hill with historical marker. See pages 95 & 96.
Speaking to Captain Peter Fesler , James Terhune said: "Captain I feel I'm goin' be killed today, and I want you to see to my affairs here and at home, and tell ,my wife and children all about it". The captain said to him; "Jim if you have such feeling as those I will excuse you and have you go to the rear." "I will not do that, "said Jim. "Did you ever hear of persons having such premonitions?" "Yes but I don't much believe in it" Just then a ball stuck him in the eye and he fell at his feet and died without a struggle.
From Contributor: Tim Burk (46937846)
Morgantown, 2-13-63/3-1-63, 25, Single, 5-10, Carpenter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Prior service with 7th Indiana Infantry.
Promoted from First Lieutenant.
Arrested 8-11 to 11-12-62, resignation request dissapproved.
Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry, Commander of Company E.
Mustered out 6-8-65.
One of 4 members who served in 3 units within regiment. "Pete." Brother of James M Fesler, Company G. Cousin of John Rosh & George Lake Fesler, Company G.
Died at Morgantown Indiana 4-15-95.
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From self published book, Nov 20, 1910; PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Of W.J.Knox, a Civil War veteran from Morgan County, buried in Brooklyn Cemetery at top of hill with historical marker. See pages 95 & 96.
Speaking to Captain Peter Fesler , James Terhune said: "Captain I feel I'm goin' be killed today, and I want you to see to my affairs here and at home, and tell ,my wife and children all about it". The captain said to him; "Jim if you have such feeling as those I will excuse you and have you go to the rear." "I will not do that, "said Jim. "Did you ever hear of persons having such premonitions?" "Yes but I don't much believe in it" Just then a ball stuck him in the eye and he fell at his feet and died without a struggle.
From Contributor: Tim Burk (46937846)
Fesler, Peter, Capt.
Morgantown, 2-13-63/3-1-63, 25, Single, 5-10, Carpenter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Prior service with 7th Indiana Infantry.
Promoted from First Lieutenant.
Arrested 8-11 to 11-12-62, resignation request dissapproved.
Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry, Commander of Company E.
Mustered out 6-8-65.
One of 4 members who served in 3 units within regiment. "Pete." Brother of James M Fesler, Company G. Cousin of John Rosh & George Lake Fesler, Company G.
Died at Morgantown Indiana 4-15-95.
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From self published book, Nov 20, 1910; PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Of W.J.Knox, a Civil War veteran from Morgan County, buried in Brooklyn Cemetery at top of hill with historical marker. See pages 95 & 96.
Speaking to Captain Peter Fesler , James Terhune said: "Captain I feel I'm goin' be killed today, and I want you to see to my affairs here and at home, and tell ,my wife and children all about it". The captain said to him; "Jim if you have such feeling as those I will excuse you and have you go to the rear." "I will not do that, "said Jim. "Did you ever hear of persons having such premonitions?" "Yes but I don't much believe in it" Just then a ball stuck him in the eye and he fell at his feet and died without a struggle.
From Contributor: Tim Burk (46937846)
Morgantown, 2-13-63/3-1-63, 25, Single, 5-10, Carpenter
27th. Indiana Vol. Infantry Reg.
Prior service with 7th Indiana Infantry.
Promoted from First Lieutenant.
Arrested 8-11 to 11-12-62, resignation request dissapproved.
Transferred to 70th Indiana Infantry, Commander of Company E.
Mustered out 6-8-65.
One of 4 members who served in 3 units within regiment. "Pete." Brother of James M Fesler, Company G. Cousin of John Rosh & George Lake Fesler, Company G.
Died at Morgantown Indiana 4-15-95.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
From self published book, Nov 20, 1910; PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Of W.J.Knox, a Civil War veteran from Morgan County, buried in Brooklyn Cemetery at top of hill with historical marker. See pages 95 & 96.
Speaking to Captain Peter Fesler , James Terhune said: "Captain I feel I'm goin' be killed today, and I want you to see to my affairs here and at home, and tell ,my wife and children all about it". The captain said to him; "Jim if you have such feeling as those I will excuse you and have you go to the rear." "I will not do that, "said Jim. "Did you ever hear of persons having such premonitions?" "Yes but I don't much believe in it" Just then a ball stuck him in the eye and he fell at his feet and died without a struggle.
From Contributor: Tim Burk (46937846)
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