Cpl. Frank P. Shepard

Cpl. Frank P. Shepard

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

K Co. 19th Ill. Vol. Inf.

   Enlisted April 19, 1861
   Mustered In June 17, 1861.
   Aged 20 years.
   Home of record listed as Chicago, Ill's.
   Mustered Out May 30, 1864.
        Known actions;
Stone's River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn.      June 24, 1863
Chickamaga, Ga.      Sept. 20, 1863
Missionary Ridge, Ga.    Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga.               May 13, 1864

       From the 1880 Census
Name - Frank Shepard
Aged - 39 Years
Home in 1880 - Clintonville, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Tinsmith

       From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 19, 1884.

       Obit; Feb. 13, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
   After a ling and severe illness lasting since the first of November, Frank P. Shepherd, of South Elgin, died at his home about 3:50 this morning.  Mrs. Shepherd was taken ill last fall and since the first of November has not left his house.
   Frank P. shepherd was born on Bluffalo Grove, Ill., in April 1841.  His education was secured in the district and public schools and he was under age when the Civil war broke out.  He enlisted in the union army and served from April 19, 1861, till June 30, 1865, seeing, as may well be supposed, much of the warfare during those years covering the entire period of the struggle.  His f9rst business was  in the hardware line, and he was always followed that of one akin to it, having for years manufactured an improved milk can, aerato., etc., in Elgin, although his residence was in South Elgin.  He is a member of the Veteran Post, No. 49. G.A.R., the modern Woodmen of America, and Knights of the Maccabees.
   Mr. shepherd never ceased to love the service in which he enlistee and his last request was that he should be buried in the uniform he wore as a former commander in the Elgin post of veterans, wrapped in the flag of his country.  He leaves besides his widow, formerly Miss Kathren Starr, three daughters, Mrs. F. Rowland, of Chicago and Stella and Marion living at home in South Elgin.
   The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o'clock from the M.E. church of South Elgin under the auspices of the Elgin post of the G.A.R.  Rev. Briggs will officiate.  Burial at South Elgin.

       From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - C;pl. Frank P. shepard
Unit - Co. K       19th Ill. Inf.
Died - Feb. 13. 1904

Buried at - the East Clinton Cemetery in South Elgin, Ill.

Location - Grave 1, Lot 9, Block 5

Used with permission Dan Mallett

Many members of Post #49 sewed watch faces to their ribbons to show they were from Elgin.