Peter Thorn (c. 1824–1907) was a Hesse-born resident of Cumberland Township and the Evergreen Cemetery gatehouse household. The 1860 census listed him as a 33-year-old stage coach worker with real estate valued at $500 and personal estate valued at $200. He was married to Elizabeth Maser or Moser Thorn. Later records identify him with Evergreen Cemetery and with service in the 138th Pennsylvania Infantry, Union Army.
Death Year: 1907
Age in 1860: 33
Sex: M
Race: W
Birthplace: Hesse, Germany
Township: Cumberland
Dwelling Number: 457
Family Number: 512
Spouse: Elizabeth Maser/Moser Thorn
Cemetery Name: Evergreen Cemetery
Military Info: 138th Pennsylvania Infantry, Union Army
Occupation after 1860: Evergreen Cemetery caretaker
Identification Status: Confirmed
Confidence Level: High
Evidence Strength: Direct