Cpl. John C. Russell

Cpl. John C. Russell

   Listed on the 1855 Illinois State Census as aged 20-30 years, in the Militia, living in Elgin.
   Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Bridge St.

1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia

   Signed the roll July 27, 1861.

Elgin Guards

B Co. 69th Ill. Vol. Inf.

Three Months Service

   Enlisted June 4, 1862.
   Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
   36 year old Carpenter
   Mustered In June 14, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's.
   Guard duties at Camp Douglas guarding rebel prisoners.
   Mustered out Sept. 27, 1862

Used with permission Elgin Area Hist. Soc.