Peter Purviance (ca. 1845-17 September 1905)

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Peter Purviance was born into slavery in Baltimore, Maryland. On 17 March 1864, he was sold for $250 by Francis B. Lawrenson to Joseph J. Gambrill.  The following day Purviance was mustered into Company K of the 30th U.S.C.T. at Birney Barracks, resulting in his manumission. On 14 April 1864, Gambrill received $300 compensation under the provisions of General Orders, No. 329, 1863. Purviance remained with the 30th U.S.C.T. until 17 August 1865, when he transferred to the U.S. Navy.
 
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  • Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Infantry Organizations, 26th through 30th, including the 29th Connecticut (Colored). NARA M1824 Roll 102. See: http://www.fold3.com/image/265428424/ (paid subscription may be required to access records).
  • Wilmer, L. Allison, J. H. Jarrett, and L. Allison Wilmer. 1898. History and roster of Maryland volunteers, War of 1861-65. Baltimore, Md: Press of Guggenheimer, Weil & Co. In Archives of Maryland Online, Volume 366, http://aomol.msa.maryland.gov/000001/000366/html/am366--258.html 

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