Cpl. Henry B. Wells

Cpl. Henry B. Wells

       From the Academy Civil War Monument
Attended the Elgin Academy.

       From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls

1862 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia

   Signed the roll July 7, 1862.

       From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois

Elgin Guards

   Enlisted June 4, 1862

B Co. 69th Ill. Vol. Inf.

Three Months Service

   Mustered In June 14, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's.
   Guard duty only at Camp Douglas guarding Rebel prisoners.
   Mustered Out Sept. 27, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.
 
       From the Post #49 Files
   Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Dec. 4, 1908.

   Died Nov. 6, 1912.