Pitro L. Ali (1846 - 1926)

Born 10 Aug 1846 in Messina, Sicily, Italy

Husband of Louisa (Parker) Ali — married 15 Jan 1868 in New York, United States

Died 15 Oct 1926 at age 80 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Peter Ali has Italian Roots.

Musician Peter Ali served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 27, 1861
Mustered out: Aug 17, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 12th Infantry Regiment, United States Army

Peter Ali was interred in California.

Peter was born 10 Aug 1846 in Messina, Sicily, Italy.^[1] His parents were Antony Ali and Erena Pagano.^[2]

Peter came to the United States at the age of 14.^[3][1] For 3 years he was bandmaster in the Brooklyn Navy Yards^[1] and for 17 years he was the organist at the Talmage Tabernacle in New York and was a well-known professor of music.^[3][1]

Peter age 18, born in Messina, Sicily and living in New York, New York, enlisted in the Union Army as a musician in the 12th Infantry, United States Army on 27 Aug 1861 in for 3 years. He was discharged 17 Aug 1864 at expiration of service. ^[4]The 12th Infantry was organized 20 Oct 1861 at Fort Hamilton in New York. The regiment saw extensive combat during the war, including the Battles of Gaines’ Mill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg.^[5]

Peter married Louisa Parker (born in England) on 15 Jan 1868 in Kings, New York, United States.^[2]

In 1880, Peter (34, born in Italy), wife Louisa (30, born in England) and son Walter (7, born in New York) were living in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. Peter was a music professor.^[6]

By 1900, Peter (50) was widowed and a lodger in the home of Hugh E Rose in Brooklyn, New York.^[7]

He passed away 15 Oct 1926^[3][8] in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, California.^[3]

Peter is surived by 1 son, Walter L. Ali of Pasadena, California.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Obit posted on Find a Grave (has image), Find A Grave: Memorial #57657368 (accessed 4 September 2022), Memorial page for Peter Ali (1846-Oct 1926), citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by James Henkel (contributor 46776403).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938", citing Page: 64; FHL microfilm: 001543714, FamilySearch Record: Q2CF-5GL1 (accessed 4 September 2022) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9Z4-BQXY Image number 00191, Pitro Ali (24) marriage to Louisa Parker on 15 Jan 1868 in Kings, New York, United States.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4} Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum (https://www.mtn-view.com) – Soldier Obituaries by Nick Smith, Nov 2005. Transcribed from local newspapers. Peter Ali - Pasadena Star News 10/16/1926. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0By1D8N9NadYlbzlXZFpuOExpMnc?resourcekey=0-E_8-EQm9J1eEGFQrLRY8sQ
4. ↑ "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914", citing p. 13, volume 54, New York, , New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 27; FHL microfilm 350,333, FamilySearch Record: VRQH-X47 (accessed 4 September 2022) FamilySearch Image: 9392-DG2J-C, Name: Peter Ali; Military Service Date: 27 Aug 1861; Military Service Place: New York, , New York, United States; Birth Date: 1843; Age: 18; Event Type: Military Service; Wp Volume Number: 54; Event Place Display: New York, New York, United States; Event State Country: New York.
5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "12th Infantry Regiment (United States)," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=12th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)&oldid=1084194315 (accessed September 4, 2022).
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm , FamilySearch Record: MZ8F-5QG (accessed 4 September 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBJ-9JPT Image number 00312, Peter Ali (34), married head of household in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. Born in Italy.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 7; FHL microfilm: 1241043; Record number: 38580, FamilySearch Record: MSF4-T2S (accessed 4 September 2022) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DCY9-39K Image number 00780, Peter Ali (50), widowed lodger, in household of Hugh E Rose (50) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.
8. ↑ "California Death Index, 1905-1939", citing 47512, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento; FHL microfilm 1,686,044, FamilySearch Record: QK91-QYPN (accessed 4 September 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81SK-8FN Image number 00043, Peter Ali death 1926 (age 80) in California, United States.