CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
U.S. INFANTRY, NINETY SEVENTH REGIMENT
This information is transcribed from CUMBERLAND COUNTY AND SOME NEIGHBORS, A RECORD COLLECTION OF NEWS AND TIDBITS; Book 2, 1863-1875, Alice Hoffman. The book is on microfilm at the Family History Library, 35 Northwest Temple,
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84510.
The
97th Company B records are from the Adjutant General Records
of the
master Rolls for the Illinois Reg. in Civil War which is on microfilm
at the Illinois State Archives in Springfield, Illinois.
FIELD AND STAFF
James
G Buchanan, Major, 39 years, married, farmer, born Neoga, Cumberland
Illinois.
Joined January, 13/23, 1865 at New Orleans, by Capt.
McDonald. Mustered in January 13, 1865, New Orleans. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull.
Joined January, 13/23, 1865 at New Orleans, by Capt.
McDonald. Mustered in January 13, 1865, New Orleans. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull.
Oriend S Rutherford, Col, age 42, married, lawyer, born at Scinectondy, NY, Joined for service August 23, 1862 and mustered in September 16, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Hon Discharge June 15, 1864.
Lewis D Martin, col, age, (no other dates here), resigned as Lt. Col , October 11, 1864.
Victor Vipquain, Col, Mustered Out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull as Lt. Col.
Lewis D Martin, Lt. Col, 38 yrs, married, Doctor, Born Ohio, Joined August 22, 1862, Mustered in September 16, 1862 at Campt Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Shelbyville, Shelby County Illinois. Promoted to Col.
Victor Vipquain, Lt. Col, 28 yrs, married, Indian Trade, Born Belgium, Joined December 26, 1864 in New Orleans by Capt McDonald for uncertain term. Mustered in December 26, 1864/ January 1865 to ____at New Orleans by Capt. McDonald. Resident of Fort Ka_____ Nebraska. Promoted to Col.
Stephen W Horton, Major, 32 yrs, married, Lawyer,born Hebron, Mass., Mustered in September 20, 1862 at Springfield by Capt. Hill. Resident of Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. Dismissed July 24, 1863.
Victor Vipquain, Major, 35 yrs., Indian Trader, born Belgium, Resident Fort Kerney, Nebraska, promoted to Lt. Colonel
Victor Vipquain, Adjt, 25 yrs, married, Indian Trader, Born Belgium, Mustered in September 1, 1862 at Springfield Illinois by Lt. Hill. Resident of Fort Kearny, Nebraska. Promoted Major.
Levi Davis, adit, Remarks: Declined
Sam'l R Howard, Adit, 30 yrs, married, farmer, born Alton, Madison, Illinois, Joined June 10, 1863 at N. Orleans for 3 yrs. Mustered in June 10, 1863 at N. Orleans by Lt. Hamilton. Resident of Springfield, Illinois. Promoted Capt. Co 1- April 11, 1864.
John R. Frierson, adjt, 19 yrs. Joined May 9, 1864 at N. Orleans by Capt DeRusoy for 3 yrs. Mustered in May 9, 1864
by Capt. DeRusoy. Dischg. from Y.R.C. April 27, 1864. Joined 97th May 8, 1864. Hon. dischg May 16, 1865.
Thos. W. MCClanchan, Adjt... Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull as 1st Lt. of Co. F.
George C Cockerell, Qr. Mr., 26 yrs, married, merchant, born Alton, Madison County Illinois, Mustered in Aug. 15, 1863 at Springfield Illinois by Lt. Hill. Resident of Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galviston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Saml. Willard, Sargt, 29 yrs, married, doctor. Born Vermont. Mustered in September 5, 1862 at Springfield, Illinois by Lt. Hill. Resident of Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. Resigned Feb. 2, 1863.
Wm D Turner, Surgeon, Appkl. ____ 6th U.S.H.A. April 1, 1864.
Chas Davis, Surgeon, 32 yrs. Single, Doctor, Born Vandallia, Illinois. Joined July 1, 1864 at N. Orleans for 3 yrs. Mustered in July1, 1864 at N. Orleans by Capt. Sturgison. Resident of Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Chas. Davis, 1st Asst Sugn, 32 yrs, single, doctor, born Vandalia, Illinois, Mustered in September 23, 1862 at Springfield by Lt. Hill. Resident of alton, Madison County, Illinois. Promoted Surgeon (from Co. G).
C_______ M. Smith, 1st Asst. Sgn, 36 yrs, married, doctor, Born Madison County, Illinois. Joined September 26, 1864 at Morganza, La. by Capt. Milligan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 26, 1864 at N. Orleans by Capt. Milligan. Resident of Cut__ville, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Constantine M. Smith, 2d asst. sgn., 34 yrs, married, doctor, born Madison County, Illinois. Mustered in October 2, 1862 at Springfield by Lt. Hill. Resident of Ca______ville, Illinois. Resigned March 16, 1863.
Thomas R. Satterfield, Ch____, Resigned June 9, 1864.
James H. Mure, Chapl, Mustered in September 24, 1862 at Springfield, Illinois by Lt. Hill. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Wm. M. Baker, Chapl, Mustered in September 24, 1862 at Springfield by Lt. Hill. Resigned Dec. 7, 1864.
OFFICERS
OF COMPANY B, 97TH REGIMENT
James G Buchanan, Captain, 36 years, married, farmer, born Neoga, Cumberland Illinois. Joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Became Major January 14, 1865.
George D Armstrong, Captain, 23 yrs., Joined March 21, 1865 at Pensacola, Florida by Gov. for 3 yrs. MUstered in March 21, 1865 to April 18, 1865 at Blakely, Alabama by Lt. Stewart. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
________ A. Goodell, 1st Lt. , 27 years. Joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois for 3 years. Mustered in Sept. 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Resigned January 23, 1863.
Alfr. Miller, 1st lt., born Illinois, Mustered in February 28, 1864. Resident of Cumberland County. Resigned October 1, 1863.
__ D. Armstrong, 1st Lt., 22 years. Joined February 16, 1864 at New Orleans for 3 yr.. Mustered in February 16, 1864. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Promoted.
James A Rawlings, 1st Lt., 30, 5 ft 11 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Illinois. Joined April 2, 1865 at Blukoly ___ for 3 years. Mustered in April 20 or 24, 1865 at Selina, Alabama. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 by Lt. Sull at Galvaston, Texas.
Alfred Miller, 2nd Lt., 27 years, born Illinois. Joined July 18, 1862, Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted.
Christopher Bradman, 2nd Lt., 21 yrs, 5 ft. 5 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 20 or 26, 1865, Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Surgeon.
Geo. D Armstrong, 1st Sergeant, 32 yrs, joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Promoted 2nd Lt.
James A Rawlings, Sergeant, 28 years, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted 1st Lt.
John I Holms, 1st Sergeant, 23 years,. Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Deserted January 19, 1863 at Nao_______, Arkansas.
Christopher W Bradman, 1st Sergeant, 21 years, 5 ft. 5 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, born Hamilton County, Ohio. Joined Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by L. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted to 2nd Lt.
J H Orr, 1st Sergeant, 29 years, joined August __, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler By Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Return from desertion. Transferred to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Or____ R. Jewell, corpl, 30 yrs, Joined August 11, 1862 at Coles County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Coles County. Died January 18, 1863 from dis. n: Arkansas Post.
Paltick, McDonald, Corpl, 21 yrs, Joined July 21, 1862 at Shelby county by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in July 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Shelby County. Died October 10, 1862 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Supposedly poisened.
Nath'l Crookshanks, Corpl, 25 years, Joined Aug 28, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharged April 24, 1863 at St. Louis for disability.
James McKinsel, Corp, 32 yrs, joined August 12, 1862 at Cumberland county, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died September 10, 1863 of disease at Neoga, Illinois.
James F Allen, Corpll, 21 yrs.. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Deserted May 19, 1863 at Napolean, Ark.
Charles Wm. Wilcox, Corpl, 32 yr.. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Accidently wounded. Died May 10, 1863 at Millikun Bend.
Theodore Pridemore, Corpl., 23 years, 5 ft. 8 1/2 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, ___, farmer, born M___ County, Indiana, Joined August 4, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas. by Lt. Sull as Sergeant.
Peter Sellars, Corpl., 28 yrs., 6 ft. 2 inches, black hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Franklin County, South Carolina. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Prisoner. Absent since December 7, 1865. Took at Baton Rouge, La.
John C Orr, Oxman, 23 yr., Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs., Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
John _ Hartley, wagoneer, 41 yrs., Joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio for disability.
Albert, John, private, 23 yrs. Joined August 4, 1862 in Jasper County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Jasper County. Disch September 10, 1863 at Memphis of wounds.
PRIVATES
James G Buchanan, Captain, 36 years, married, farmer, born Neoga, Cumberland Illinois. Joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Became Major January 14, 1865.
George D Armstrong, Captain, 23 yrs., Joined March 21, 1865 at Pensacola, Florida by Gov. for 3 yrs. MUstered in March 21, 1865 to April 18, 1865 at Blakely, Alabama by Lt. Stewart. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
________ A. Goodell, 1st Lt. , 27 years. Joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois for 3 years. Mustered in Sept. 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Resigned January 23, 1863.
Alfr. Miller, 1st lt., born Illinois, Mustered in February 28, 1864. Resident of Cumberland County. Resigned October 1, 1863.
__ D. Armstrong, 1st Lt., 22 years. Joined February 16, 1864 at New Orleans for 3 yr.. Mustered in February 16, 1864. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Promoted.
James A Rawlings, 1st Lt., 30, 5 ft 11 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Illinois. Joined April 2, 1865 at Blukoly ___ for 3 years. Mustered in April 20 or 24, 1865 at Selina, Alabama. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 by Lt. Sull at Galvaston, Texas.
Alfred Miller, 2nd Lt., 27 years, born Illinois. Joined July 18, 1862, Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted.
Christopher Bradman, 2nd Lt., 21 yrs, 5 ft. 5 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 20 or 26, 1865, Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Surgeon.
Geo. D Armstrong, 1st Sergeant, 32 yrs, joined July 18, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Promoted 2nd Lt.
James A Rawlings, Sergeant, 28 years, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted 1st Lt.
John I Holms, 1st Sergeant, 23 years,. Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Deserted January 19, 1863 at Nao_______, Arkansas.
Christopher W Bradman, 1st Sergeant, 21 years, 5 ft. 5 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, born Hamilton County, Ohio. Joined Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by L. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Promoted to 2nd Lt.
J H Orr, 1st Sergeant, 29 years, joined August __, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler By Lt. DeCourty. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Return from desertion. Transferred to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Or____ R. Jewell, corpl, 30 yrs, Joined August 11, 1862 at Coles County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Coles County. Died January 18, 1863 from dis. n: Arkansas Post.
Paltick, McDonald, Corpl, 21 yrs, Joined July 21, 1862 at Shelby county by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in July 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Shelby County. Died October 10, 1862 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Supposedly poisened.
Nath'l Crookshanks, Corpl, 25 years, Joined Aug 28, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharged April 24, 1863 at St. Louis for disability.
James McKinsel, Corp, 32 yrs, joined August 12, 1862 at Cumberland county, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died September 10, 1863 of disease at Neoga, Illinois.
James F Allen, Corpll, 21 yrs.. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Deserted May 19, 1863 at Napolean, Ark.
Charles Wm. Wilcox, Corpl, 32 yr.. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Accidently wounded. Died May 10, 1863 at Millikun Bend.
Theodore Pridemore, Corpl., 23 years, 5 ft. 8 1/2 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, ___, farmer, born M___ County, Indiana, Joined August 4, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas. by Lt. Sull as Sergeant.
Peter Sellars, Corpl., 28 yrs., 6 ft. 2 inches, black hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Franklin County, South Carolina. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Prisoner. Absent since December 7, 1865. Took at Baton Rouge, La.
John C Orr, Oxman, 23 yr., Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs., Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
John _ Hartley, wagoneer, 41 yrs., Joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yr. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio for disability.
Albert, John, private, 23 yrs. Joined August 4, 1862 in Jasper County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Jasper County. Disch September 10, 1863 at Memphis of wounds.
PRIVATES
Adams, Timothy R.B., Private, (?) 41 yrs..
Joined August 9, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3
yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt.
DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged "for
disability at Memphis". No date given.
Allen, Charles J., Private, 25 yrs., 5 ft. 7 inches, sandy hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County. Joined July 13, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston Texas, by Lt. Sull.
Allen, George W., private, 24 yrs, 6 ft, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, single,farmer, born Clark County, Illinois, Joined August 12, 1862 in Shelby County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourse. Resident of Shelby County. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Abercrombie, Perry, private, 21 years. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted July 19, 1863 at Napolean, Arkansas.
Burchfield, William, private, 31 yrs., 5 ft. 9 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Born Allegheny, Pa. Joined August 8, 1863 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sulls as Corpl.
Benefield, Frances M., private, 32 yrs., 5 ft 4 inches, dark hair, black eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer. Born _ipley, Indiana. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Returned from Desertion. Transferred to __th __ ____, Vol. July 27, 1865.
Berry, Joseph L., private, 33 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September _, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Boon, Henry G, private, 24 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8. 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted July 19, 1863 at Napolean, Arkansas.
Batson, Ha___ J., private, 32 yrs. Joined august 11, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 11, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died at Morganza, (La.) October 9, 1862 of dis.
Brannan, J. W., private 33 yrs., Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge at Camp Dennison, Ohio for disab'y,
Brown, Bru_____, private, 30 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. CeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Transf. August 20, 1864 to V.R.C.
Burchfield, Wm. B, private, 34 years, 5 ft. 8 1/2 inches , dark hair, grey eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Alleghany, Pa., Joined August 11, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged May 26, 1865 from G.O. 48 Hr. Mil. Dis. Weat., Missing May 13, 1865.
Benefield, John S, private 18 years, Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 for 3 years by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died ?Mar/Nov?,
??, 1863 of dis. at Young Point, Louisiana.
Berry, Andrew, private, 25 yrs., 5 ft 7 in, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion single, farmer . Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Ill, by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Cole, Simeon, private, 25 yrs. 5ft, 5 in., light hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Fairfield, Oh. Joined August 12, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Crookshanks, J.C., private, 29 years, 5 ft. 11 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Hamilton, Ohio, Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull.
Campbell, Charles H., private, _8 yrs, 5 ft 111/2 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, "rudy" complexion, married, farmer, born Morgan County, Indiana, Joined August 13, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursy. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Davis, Eleaze?, private, 18 yrs., Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursy. Resident of Cumberland County. Died February 7, 1863 at Youngs Pt,. La. of disease.
Dove, David, private, 28 yrs., Joined August 1, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 28, 1863 at Milliken Bend.
Delp, Peter, private, 36 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, black hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Ohio. Joined July 10, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Elliott, Peter W., private, 36 yrs., Joined July 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out May 29, 1865 at Fort Gaines by Lt. Stewart.
Estes, Henry J, private, 23 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion,married, farmer, born Hendrix County, Indiana, Joined July 19, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 3, 1865 at Springfield by Lt. Smith.
Estes, Joseph H. private, 21 yrs, 5ft 8 inches, black hair, gray eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer. Born Morgan County Mo. Joined July 19, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Fitts, John, private, 18 yrs, 5 ft. 6 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single farmer, born Crawford County Illinois. Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt Sull.
Fitts, ________ W. , private, 23 yrs., Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Returned from desertion. Transferred t 37th Illinois Volunteers July 7, 1863.
Feltner, Phillip, private, 21 yrs., Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted from Hospital at Lexington, Kentucky.
Gross, John W., private, 18 yrs., light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single, farmer. Born Cumberland County Illinois. Joined July 15, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCouirey. Resident of Cumberland county. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Hartley, James G, private, 18 yrs., joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Hartley, William C, private, 18 yrs. Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Dischg at Memphis, Tennessee for disab'y.
Houser, John, private. 33 yrs., Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died Februaty 1, 1863 in hospital of disease.
Hancock, Thos R., private 18 yrs., 5 ft. 8 inches, sandy hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Sergt.
Hart, Tryhani___ W., private, 29 yrs, 6 ft 1/2 inch, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, Born Fulton County, Illinois. Joined July 15, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
House, James W., private, 18 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hrey eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 30, 1862 in Cumberland County by JG BUchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Huffman, Phillip, private, 25 yrs., 6 ft., dark hair, grey (blue) eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Born Parke County, Indiana. Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 11, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Corpl.
Harris, GL, private, 27 yrs., 5 ft 8 1/2 inches, sandy hair, grey eyes, sandy complexion, married, farmer, born Hardy, Virginia. Joined August 18, 1863 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Howser, Jabez M, private, 22 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Wayne County Indiana. Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Joslin, Joseph S, private, 34 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Dischg. April 14, 1863 at Cincinnati for disaby.
Joslin, Wm P., private, 36 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge April 14, 1863 in St. Louis for Disaby.
Jay, Sampson H., private, 41 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, black hair, black eyes, cark complexion, married, farmer,born Miami County, Ohio, Joined September 5, 1862 in Jasper County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Jasper County. Died October 5, 1863 of dis. at Marine Hosp N. Orleans.
Joseph, Allen, private, 23 yrs., Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge June 16, 1863 for disaby at St Louis (caused by wounds) Joseph Allen left Minor children living in Toledo. They are listed as the recipients of a pension in the 1883 List of Pensioners.
Johnson, Francis M. private, 21 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, light complexion married, farmer, born Vigo County Indiana, Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Kelley, James F., private, 32 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, Born Ripley County, Indiana. Joined July 20, 1862 in Shelby County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Shelby County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Killgore, James U, Private, 23 yrs., 5 ft 9 3/4 inches, light hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Ross County, Ohio. Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Killgore, John A., private 18 yrs., 5 ft 6 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion married, farmer, born Ross County, Ohio. Joined August 30, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged December 6, 1863 for wounds at W. ? Orleana?, La.
Kimbry(Kimery), John J L , private, 20 yrs, 5 ft 11 inches, black hair, grey eyes, married, farmer, born Clay County, Indiana. Joined Cumberland County Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered ot July 29, 1865 in Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Lamar, James C, private, 20 yrs. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died June 25, 1863 at St. Louis from wounds.
LaRue, John W., private 15 yrs., Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died December 6, 1862 at Louisville of disease.
Murry, Jacob, private 30 yrs. light hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married,farmer, born G_____n County, Oklahoma. Joined August 15, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Manxee, Daniel H., private, 26 yrs, 5 ft 5 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Ohio, Joined August 13, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 11, 1864 at Neoga of dis.
Nees, ____miah N., private 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, black hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer. Born Guil___ County North Carolina. Joined August 2, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. CeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out May 23, 1865 at Greenville by Lt. Richardson. Mustered out under G.O. __ Hd Qu Mil. Dis. West M. May 13, 1865.
Northway, Francis M., private, 28 yrs., Joined August 4, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died July 6, 1863 at Vicksburg of disease.
Nicholson, James W., private, 37 years, 5 ft 7 1/2 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, blacksmith, born Beaver County Pa. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged May 26, 1865 G.O. 48 Hqts Mil. Dis. W. Miss. May 3, 1865.
Niccum, Stephen, private, 29 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Vermillion County, Illinois, Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Nicholas, Silas H., private, 25 yrs., 5 ft 6 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, light complexion,married, farmer, born Morgan County, Indiana. Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Pursell, Samuel, privat, 21 yrs., 5 ft 4 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, married, farmer, born Vigo County, Indiana. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Corpl.
Piles, ____lin, private, 39 yrs., 6 foot, sandy hair, gray eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer. Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 in Coles County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Coles County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Piles, Thos. J., private, 22 yrs. 5 ft 10 inches, light hair, gray eyes, sandy hair, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 in Coles County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Reynolds, A. G., private, 21 yrs., 6 ft, dark hair, blue eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer, Born Guernsey County, Ohio. Joined August 2, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Reynolds, Sam'l L (or P or S), private, 44 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharge February 19, 1863 at St Louis, Missouri.
Reynolds, John _, private, 23 yrs., Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died January 14, 1863 at St. Louis of disease.
Shull, Robert, 29 yrs, 6 ft 1 inch, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single, farmer, born Fairfield, Ohio. Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Shull, Jonathan W., private, 26 yrs., 5 ft 5 1/2 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, born Muskiogan County, Ohio. Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered ouy July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Scott, Benjamine E., private 21 yrs. Joined August 10, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 24, 1863 at Milliken Bend, La. of dis..
Sawyer, Orbe, private 36 years. Joined August 16, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died at Memphis of dis..
Smith, Thomas J., private, 39 yrs, Joined August 14, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died November ?, 1863 at N. Orleans of dis.. ( Injured when their train coming to New Orleans, struck another train and derailed. Those killed and injured lay unattended during the night before help could reach them. Smith died before dawn. His wife, Elizabeth VanCleve and surviving children were Hannah Jane, born November 21, 1857 in Cumberland County, married August 22, 1878 to Doctor Thos. White in Prairie City. Mary E Smith born about 1850, Indiana. Wm D, born about 1852, Indiana. Sarah A. born about 1854, Indiana, and Nancy A., died October 1862at 1 year, 6 months and 24 days, buried Drummond Cemetery. A widow's pension #66758 was awarded for $8.00)
Towbridge, Charles, pribate, 26 yrs., Joined August 12, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died August 31, 1863 of dis..
Trigg, John, private, 40 yrs. Joined Aug 10, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Dischg. May 10, 1865 for disaby. at Cairo, Illinois.
T___py, Jacob H., private, 40 yrs.,Joined August 12, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge June 23, 1863 for disab'y at Cairo, Illinois.
Van Houten, Ira, private, 21 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Pa., Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illlinois. Died April 8, 1865 at Bu_____s, Florida of dis..
Vandercook, Thomas, pribate, 28 yrs. 5 ft 11 1/2 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Licking, Ohio. Joined August 1, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died June 26, 1865 at Mobile, Alabama.
Wade, Joseph A, private, 21 yrs. Joined Aug 1, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died January 26, 1863 of dis. at Memphis, Tennessee.
Williams, James B., private, 28 yrs, 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined Aug 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in Sep[tember 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge Nov. 24, 1863 at N. Orleans for disab'y..
Wilson, John B., private, 21 yrs. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died February 5, 1863 at St. Louis of disease.
Young, Thomas B., private, 18 yrs. Joined August 2, 1862 in Shelby County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Shelby County. Discharge Mar. 24, 1863 for disability at Milliken's Bend, La.
Yewing (Ewing), Cyros, K., private, 18 yrs., 5 ft 7 inches., dark hair, grey eyes, light complexion, single, farmer, born Edgar County, Illinois. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Allen, Charles J., Private, 25 yrs., 5 ft. 7 inches, sandy hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County. Joined July 13, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston Texas, by Lt. Sull.
Allen, George W., private, 24 yrs, 6 ft, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, single,farmer, born Clark County, Illinois, Joined August 12, 1862 in Shelby County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourse. Resident of Shelby County. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Abercrombie, Perry, private, 21 years. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted July 19, 1863 at Napolean, Arkansas.
Burchfield, William, private, 31 yrs., 5 ft. 9 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Born Allegheny, Pa. Joined August 8, 1863 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sulls as Corpl.
Benefield, Frances M., private, 32 yrs., 5 ft 4 inches, dark hair, black eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer. Born _ipley, Indiana. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Returned from Desertion. Transferred to __th __ ____, Vol. July 27, 1865.
Berry, Joseph L., private, 33 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September _, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Boon, Henry G, private, 24 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8. 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted July 19, 1863 at Napolean, Arkansas.
Batson, Ha___ J., private, 32 yrs. Joined august 11, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 11, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died at Morganza, (La.) October 9, 1862 of dis.
Brannan, J. W., private 33 yrs., Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge at Camp Dennison, Ohio for disab'y,
Brown, Bru_____, private, 30 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. CeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Transf. August 20, 1864 to V.R.C.
Burchfield, Wm. B, private, 34 years, 5 ft. 8 1/2 inches , dark hair, grey eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Alleghany, Pa., Joined August 11, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged May 26, 1865 from G.O. 48 Hr. Mil. Dis. Weat., Missing May 13, 1865.
Benefield, John S, private 18 years, Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 for 3 years by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died ?Mar/Nov?,
??, 1863 of dis. at Young Point, Louisiana.
Berry, Andrew, private, 25 yrs., 5 ft 7 in, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion single, farmer . Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Ill, by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Cole, Simeon, private, 25 yrs. 5ft, 5 in., light hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Fairfield, Oh. Joined August 12, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Crookshanks, J.C., private, 29 years, 5 ft. 11 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Hamilton, Ohio, Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston by Lt. Sull.
Campbell, Charles H., private, _8 yrs, 5 ft 111/2 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, "rudy" complexion, married, farmer, born Morgan County, Indiana, Joined August 13, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursy. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Davis, Eleaze?, private, 18 yrs., Joined August 5, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursy. Resident of Cumberland County. Died February 7, 1863 at Youngs Pt,. La. of disease.
Dove, David, private, 28 yrs., Joined August 1, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 28, 1863 at Milliken Bend.
Delp, Peter, private, 36 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, black hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Ohio. Joined July 10, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Elliott, Peter W., private, 36 yrs., Joined July 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out May 29, 1865 at Fort Gaines by Lt. Stewart.
Estes, Henry J, private, 23 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion,married, farmer, born Hendrix County, Indiana, Joined July 19, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 3, 1865 at Springfield by Lt. Smith.
Estes, Joseph H. private, 21 yrs, 5ft 8 inches, black hair, gray eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer. Born Morgan County Mo. Joined July 19, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Fitts, John, private, 18 yrs, 5 ft. 6 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single farmer, born Crawford County Illinois. Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt Sull.
Fitts, ________ W. , private, 23 yrs., Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted. Returned from desertion. Transferred t 37th Illinois Volunteers July 7, 1863.
Feltner, Phillip, private, 21 yrs., Joined July 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Deserted from Hospital at Lexington, Kentucky.
Gross, John W., private, 18 yrs., light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single, farmer. Born Cumberland County Illinois. Joined July 15, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCouirey. Resident of Cumberland county. Mustered Out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Hartley, James G, private, 18 yrs., joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Hartley, William C, private, 18 yrs. Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Dischg at Memphis, Tennessee for disab'y.
Houser, John, private. 33 yrs., Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died Februaty 1, 1863 in hospital of disease.
Hancock, Thos R., private 18 yrs., 5 ft. 8 inches, sandy hair, gray eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined July 26, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Sergt.
Hart, Tryhani___ W., private, 29 yrs, 6 ft 1/2 inch, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, Born Fulton County, Illinois. Joined July 15, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
House, James W., private, 18 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hrey eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 30, 1862 in Cumberland County by JG BUchanan for 3 years. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Huffman, Phillip, private, 25 yrs., 6 ft., dark hair, grey (blue) eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Born Parke County, Indiana. Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 11, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Corpl.
Harris, GL, private, 27 yrs., 5 ft 8 1/2 inches, sandy hair, grey eyes, sandy complexion, married, farmer, born Hardy, Virginia. Joined August 18, 1863 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Howser, Jabez M, private, 22 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Wayne County Indiana. Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Joslin, Joseph S, private, 34 yrs. Joined August 9, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Dischg. April 14, 1863 at Cincinnati for disaby.
Joslin, Wm P., private, 36 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge April 14, 1863 in St. Louis for Disaby.
Jay, Sampson H., private, 41 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, black hair, black eyes, cark complexion, married, farmer,born Miami County, Ohio, Joined September 5, 1862 in Jasper County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Jasper County. Died October 5, 1863 of dis. at Marine Hosp N. Orleans.
Joseph, Allen, private, 23 yrs., Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge June 16, 1863 for disaby at St Louis (caused by wounds) Joseph Allen left Minor children living in Toledo. They are listed as the recipients of a pension in the 1883 List of Pensioners.
Johnson, Francis M. private, 21 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, light complexion married, farmer, born Vigo County Indiana, Joined August 13, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Kelley, James F., private, 32 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, Born Ripley County, Indiana. Joined July 20, 1862 in Shelby County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Shelby County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Killgore, James U, Private, 23 yrs., 5 ft 9 3/4 inches, light hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Ross County, Ohio. Joined August 2, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Killgore, John A., private 18 yrs., 5 ft 6 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion married, farmer, born Ross County, Ohio. Joined August 30, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged December 6, 1863 for wounds at W. ? Orleana?, La.
Kimbry(Kimery), John J L , private, 20 yrs, 5 ft 11 inches, black hair, grey eyes, married, farmer, born Clay County, Indiana. Joined Cumberland County Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered ot July 29, 1865 in Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Lamar, James C, private, 20 yrs. Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died June 25, 1863 at St. Louis from wounds.
LaRue, John W., private 15 yrs., Joined August 16, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died December 6, 1862 at Louisville of disease.
Murry, Jacob, private 30 yrs. light hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, married,farmer, born G_____n County, Oklahoma. Joined August 15, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Manxee, Daniel H., private, 26 yrs, 5 ft 5 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer, born Ohio, Joined August 13, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 11, 1864 at Neoga of dis.
Nees, ____miah N., private 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, black hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, farmer. Born Guil___ County North Carolina. Joined August 2, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. CeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out May 23, 1865 at Greenville by Lt. Richardson. Mustered out under G.O. __ Hd Qu Mil. Dis. West M. May 13, 1865.
Northway, Francis M., private, 28 yrs., Joined August 4, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died July 6, 1863 at Vicksburg of disease.
Nicholson, James W., private, 37 years, 5 ft 7 1/2 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, blacksmith, born Beaver County Pa. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharged May 26, 1865 G.O. 48 Hqts Mil. Dis. W. Miss. May 3, 1865.
Niccum, Stephen, private, 29 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Vermillion County, Illinois, Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull
Nicholas, Silas H., private, 25 yrs., 5 ft 6 inches, dark hair, gray eyes, light complexion,married, farmer, born Morgan County, Indiana. Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Pursell, Samuel, privat, 21 yrs., 5 ft 4 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, married, farmer, born Vigo County, Indiana. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull as Corpl.
Piles, ____lin, private, 39 yrs., 6 foot, sandy hair, gray eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer. Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 in Coles County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Coles County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Piles, Thos. J., private, 22 yrs. 5 ft 10 inches, light hair, gray eyes, sandy hair, single, farmer, born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined August 16, 1862 in Coles County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Reynolds, A. G., private, 21 yrs., 6 ft, dark hair, blue eyes, sandy complexion, single, farmer, Born Guernsey County, Ohio. Joined August 2, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Reynolds, Sam'l L (or P or S), private, 44 yrs. Joined August 8, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Discharge February 19, 1863 at St Louis, Missouri.
Reynolds, John _, private, 23 yrs., Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died January 14, 1863 at St. Louis of disease.
Shull, Robert, 29 yrs, 6 ft 1 inch, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single, farmer, born Fairfield, Ohio. Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Shull, Jonathan W., private, 26 yrs., 5 ft 5 1/2 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, married, born Muskiogan County, Ohio. Joined July 19, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCoursey. Resident of Cumberland County. Mustered ouy July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Scott, Benjamine E., private 21 yrs. Joined August 10, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died April 24, 1863 at Milliken Bend, La. of dis..
Sawyer, Orbe, private 36 years. Joined August 16, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died at Memphis of dis..
Smith, Thomas J., private, 39 yrs, Joined August 14, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died November ?, 1863 at N. Orleans of dis.. ( Injured when their train coming to New Orleans, struck another train and derailed. Those killed and injured lay unattended during the night before help could reach them. Smith died before dawn. His wife, Elizabeth VanCleve and surviving children were Hannah Jane, born November 21, 1857 in Cumberland County, married August 22, 1878 to Doctor Thos. White in Prairie City. Mary E Smith born about 1850, Indiana. Wm D, born about 1852, Indiana. Sarah A. born about 1854, Indiana, and Nancy A., died October 1862at 1 year, 6 months and 24 days, buried Drummond Cemetery. A widow's pension #66758 was awarded for $8.00)
Towbridge, Charles, pribate, 26 yrs., Joined August 12, 1862 in Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died August 31, 1863 of dis..
Trigg, John, private, 40 yrs. Joined Aug 10, 1862 at Cumberland County by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Dischg. May 10, 1865 for disaby. at Cairo, Illinois.
T___py, Jacob H., private, 40 yrs.,Joined August 12, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. Decourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge June 23, 1863 for disab'y at Cairo, Illinois.
Van Houten, Ira, private, 21 yrs., 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, single, farmer, born Pa., Joined August 18, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illlinois. Died April 8, 1865 at Bu_____s, Florida of dis..
Vandercook, Thomas, pribate, 28 yrs. 5 ft 11 1/2 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Licking, Ohio. Joined August 1, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Died June 26, 1865 at Mobile, Alabama.
Wade, Joseph A, private, 21 yrs. Joined Aug 1, 1862 at Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died January 26, 1863 of dis. at Memphis, Tennessee.
Williams, James B., private, 28 yrs, 5 ft 10 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer, born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined Aug 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in Sep[tember 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Discharge Nov. 24, 1863 at N. Orleans for disab'y..
Wilson, John B., private, 21 yrs. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County. Died February 5, 1863 at St. Louis of disease.
Young, Thomas B., private, 18 yrs. Joined August 2, 1862 in Shelby County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Shelby County. Discharge Mar. 24, 1863 for disability at Milliken's Bend, La.
Yewing (Ewing), Cyros, K., private, 18 yrs., 5 ft 7 inches., dark hair, grey eyes, light complexion, single, farmer, born Edgar County, Illinois. Joined July 26, 1862 in Cumberland County, Illinois by J G Buchanan for 3 yrs. Mustered in September 8, 1862 at Camp Butler by Lt. DeCourey. Resident of Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
RECRUITS
Arnold,
Stephen W. 29 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, dark hair, hazel eyes, light
complexion, farmer, born Jefferson County, Illinois. Joined
December 21, 1863 in Alton, Illinois by Corpl Chapin for 3 yrs.
Mustered in Feb 21, 1863 at Camp Butler by Lt. Hobbs. Resident of
Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illlinois
Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Bartholomew, Sam'l M., 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer. Joined January 11, 1864 in Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sawyer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Sayre. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Bartholomew, Jacob (M), 24 yrs. 5 ft 5 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, farmer. Born Pa. Joined Feb 24, 1864 at Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in Feb 20, 1864 (to Capt James by; Chicago). Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Barton, Geo., 22 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, farmer. Born Jasper County, Illinois. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in July 11, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Montgomery. Resident of Hodges, Jasper County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illlinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Breese, John, 18 yrs., light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, gunsmith. Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined ..........,
Transfer to the 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Cole, David, 18 yrs. 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Joined December 1, 1863 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in December 1, 1863 at Campt Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865
Catlin, Reubin T., 21 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born White County, Illinois. Joined in Charleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in March 21, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Montgomery. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to the 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865
Ewing, George F., 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 1/2 inches, dark hair, kark eyes, dark complexion, farmer, born Edgar County, Illinois. Joined Jauary 5, 1864 at Danville, Illinois by Capt. F_____n for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 5, 1864 by Captain James. Resident of Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois. Died December 21, 1864 at Baton Rouge, La.
Eveland, Wm. B., 33 yrs, 6 ft, sandy hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined January 1, 1864 in Cahrleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 1, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to Illinois Volunteers, Company D, July 27, 1865.
Eveland, Joseph G., 19 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, born Illinois. Joined April 7, 1865 in Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in April 7, 1865 at Chicago by Capt. James. Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865., Co, D.
Fitts, Andrew F., 18 yrs., 5 ft 1 inch, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion, farmer, born Illinois. Joined February 27, 1864 at Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in February 20, 1864 in Chicago by Capt. James. Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers, July 27, 1865, Co. D.
Greeson, Henry G., 15 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion, farmer, born Jersey County, North Carolina. Joined January 1, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer July 27, 1865 to 37th Illinois Volunteers.
Guy, Millard or Milton, 16 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, light hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Jersey County, North Carolina. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27th. 1865.
Hildebaugh, Eli, .............Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Martin, Geo., 22 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, farmer, born Fairfield, Ohio, Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 22, 1865 at Greenville, _______ by Lt. Richardson under 6.0.48 Hd. Qrs. Mil. Division. W___, Miss. May 13, 1865.
Smith, Jeremiah W., 39 yrs, 5 ft 11 inches, light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Wabash County, Illinois. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Hidalgo, Jasper County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Townsend, Eli, 38 yrs., 5 ft 11 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, farmer, born _____, Delaware. Joined January 30, 1864 at Alton by Lt. Col. Martin for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 30, 1864 to Springfield (probably Camp Butler which was in Springfield). Resident of Madison County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Walker, John A., 27 yrs, 5 ft 9 1/2 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, ........., born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined December 11, 1863 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in December 11, 1863 at Camp Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers, July 27, 1865.
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Bartholomew, Sam'l M., 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 inches, light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer. Joined January 11, 1864 in Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sawyer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Sayre. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Bartholomew, Jacob (M), 24 yrs. 5 ft 5 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, farmer. Born Pa. Joined Feb 24, 1864 at Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in Feb 20, 1864 (to Capt James by; Chicago). Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Barton, Geo., 22 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, farmer. Born Jasper County, Illinois. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in July 11, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Montgomery. Resident of Hodges, Jasper County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illlinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Breese, John, 18 yrs., light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, gunsmith. Born Cumberland County, Illinois. Joined ..........,
Transfer to the 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Cole, David, 18 yrs. 5 ft 8 inches, light hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married, farmer. Joined December 1, 1863 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in December 1, 1863 at Campt Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865
Catlin, Reubin T., 21 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born White County, Illinois. Joined in Charleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in March 21, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Montgomery. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to the 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865
Ewing, George F., 18 yrs, 5 ft 9 1/2 inches, dark hair, kark eyes, dark complexion, farmer, born Edgar County, Illinois. Joined Jauary 5, 1864 at Danville, Illinois by Capt. F_____n for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 5, 1864 by Captain James. Resident of Neoga, Cumberland County, Illinois. Died December 21, 1864 at Baton Rouge, La.
Eveland, Wm. B., 33 yrs, 6 ft, sandy hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined January 1, 1864 in Cahrleston, Illinois by Capt Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 1, 1864 at Camp Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to Illinois Volunteers, Company D, July 27, 1865.
Eveland, Joseph G., 19 yrs., 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, born Illinois. Joined April 7, 1865 in Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in April 7, 1865 at Chicago by Capt. James. Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865., Co, D.
Fitts, Andrew F., 18 yrs., 5 ft 1 inch, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion, farmer, born Illinois. Joined February 27, 1864 at Chicago by Capt. James for 1 yr. Mustered in February 20, 1864 in Chicago by Capt. James. Resident of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers, July 27, 1865, Co. D.
Greeson, Henry G., 15 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, light hair, grey eyes, light complexion, farmer, born Jersey County, North Carolina. Joined January 1, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer July 27, 1865 to 37th Illinois Volunteers.
Guy, Millard or Milton, 16 yrs, 5 ft 7 inches, light hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Jersey County, North Carolina. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27th. 1865.
Hildebaugh, Eli, .............Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Martin, Geo., 22 yrs, 5 ft 8 inches, dark hair, blue eyes, farmer, born Fairfield, Ohio, Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston, Illinois by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Mustered out July 22, 1865 at Greenville, _______ by Lt. Richardson under 6.0.48 Hd. Qrs. Mil. Division. W___, Miss. May 13, 1865.
Smith, Jeremiah W., 39 yrs, 5 ft 11 inches, light hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, farmer, born Wabash County, Illinois. Joined January 11, 1864 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in April 8, 1864 at Camp Butler. Resident of Hidalgo, Jasper County, Illinois. Mustered out July 29, 1865 at Galvaston, Texas by Lt. Sull.
Townsend, Eli, 38 yrs., 5 ft 11 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, dark complexion, farmer, born _____, Delaware. Joined January 30, 1864 at Alton by Lt. Col. Martin for 3 yrs. Mustered in January 30, 1864 to Springfield (probably Camp Butler which was in Springfield). Resident of Madison County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers July 27, 1865.
Walker, John A., 27 yrs, 5 ft 9 1/2 inches, dark hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, ........., born Morgan County, Ohio. Joined December 11, 1863 at Charleston by Capt. Sayer for 3 yrs. Mustered in December 11, 1863 at Camp Butler by Lt. Hubbs. Resident of Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois. Transfer to 37th Illinois Volunteers, July 27, 1865.
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