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1st Sgt. Samuel Anderson
From the Academy Civil War Monument
Attended the Elgin Academy.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. I 52d Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 11, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's.
While based at Geneva, Ill's. the regiment was involved in a ration scandal. The Army QM Dept. was paying .19 cents per ration and the local contractor was charging only .15 cents. With about 1,200 men over three months the sum was considerable.
Notice: Dec. 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 52d, Col. Wilson's has gone to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they will spend the winter. Price seems to have frightened Halleck out of the idea of going down the river and so our brave soldiers must be distributed over Missouri to protect a people who will not protect themselves.
Killed in Action at Shiloh
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Known Actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Student. Died April 6, 1862. Aged 28/8/0. Cause of death, killed in battle. Buried in Elgin City Cemetery
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Samuel Anderson
Died - April 6, 1862
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 3, Section 1
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Pvt. Thomas C. Anderson
Attended the Elgin Academy.Co. ? 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Home of record, Nettle Creek, Ill's.Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield rifled musket.
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Jan. 21, 1864
Moved across the river this morning and stopped in our old camp. I took dinner at Thomas Anderson's and brought home a full haversack. I don't know that I can blame the War Dept. for coming down so hard on Rosey (knowing so little as it did about our situation) but if the authorities could have seen us as the (Old Gen.) passed through our camps and have felt the confidence in him that we did they would have kept quiet. Occasionally a word of discontent would escape from someone but a thought of Stone River and a few months preceding that struggle would quiet all-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pvt. William Anderson
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Sept. 2, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Nov. 15, 1862 in Elgin
At Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
Deserted Jan. 10, 1863
Notice: March 22, 1877 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Will Anderson, who has been working in the watch factory for some time, left this morning to accept a situation offered him at the Springfield factory.
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1st Sgt. William Andrew
Co. E 95th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Worden's Battalion
Enlisted Aug. 22, 1862.Home of record listed as Boone, Ill's.
Mustered In Sept. 4, 1862 as Sgt.
Mustered Out Aug. 17, 1865 as 1st Sgt.
Known Actions;
Old River, Miss. Feb. 10, 1863
Grand Gulf, Miss. April 29, 1863
Raymond, Miss. May 12, 1863
Champion Hill's, Miss. May 16, 1863
Fort DeRussy, Miss. March 14, '64
Cloutierville, Miss. April 22, 1864
Mansura, Miss. May 16, 1864
Yellow Bayou, Miss. May 18, 1864
Guntown's, Miss. June 10, 1864
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Pvt. Albert G. Andrews
From the Academy Civil War Monument
Attended the Elgin Academy.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Years Service
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861 at Camp Hammond in Montgomery.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
From a letter written by Charley Stiles to his parents on Oct. 27, 1861.
Albert Andrews in jail at Camp Rolla for sleeping at his post.
From a letter written by Charley Stiles to his parents from a hospital near Perryville, Ky. Oct. 11 1862
'Andrews died this morning. He was hot in the shoulder by some of these new troops the ball entering his lungs.'
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Oct. 27, 1861
The Iowa 4th buried another of their men yesterday. One of our men, John Aldrich, went to the hospital last night with the bloody flux. Albert Andrews is now in jail for being found asleep at his post. He has been in the guard house before for talking back to the Major.
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Nov. 11, 1861
Albert Andrews was pardoned by the Col. and privately reprimanded. But I fear if he is caught again it will go hard with him.
Died Oct. 10, 1862 of wound through the lung at the Battle of Perryville. He was the victim of ‘Friendly Fire’.
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Oct. 11, 1862Our lines are now several miles from here and it is reported that Gen. Lew Wallace is on the other side of the rebels. They tried their best to turn our right flanki on the day of the fight. There are only 3 here now from Company A. Andrews died this morning. He was shot in the shoulder by some of these new troops the ball entering his lungs. One man had two fingers shattered. Another had a ball lodge in his arm 3 or 4 inches above the wrist and the third received a flesh wound in the side and while the boys were carrying him off a ball entered his shoulder behind and passed through. We have several wounded prisoners here.
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Nov. 7, 1862
Today we were up before daylight but did not get started till almost noon. We are the rear guard. Camp was pitched a little before dark about a mile from Nashville. Some men of the 2nd Missouri, while felling trees, dropped one the wrong way. It crushed 2 tents and nearly killed 2 men. They were awfully bruised. One of the 88th Illinois shot a man in Company F of our regiment behind the ear killing him instantly. A. Andrews was undoubtedly shot by one of our own men.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
From the May 6, 1939 issue of the Elgin Daily Courier News, Transcribed by Mike Alf.
Camp on Battlefield, Oct. 14th, 1862.
Mrs. Mary Andrew:
I now take my pen in hand to let you know that I am well, but am sorry to inform you that your son Albert is dead. He died like a man and a brave soldier that he was. Do not feel bad for he sold his life dearly and died honorably. Do not grieve—but I know you will never be distunbed. He was shot through the left shoulder. The ball struck him just below the shoulder and went through his breast, lodging in his lungs. He lived three days after he was shot. He said he could die in peace for he shot the rebel flag six times and he made them count. We had a hard fight, it last all day and is not over yet. They are fighting today and it is reported Bragg has surrendered. You will want to know what care Albert received after he was shot. Brayman Loveless carried him off the field and as soon as the battle was over I went and found him and stayed with him, not leaving him a moment at a time ‘till he died. He had the best of care. I had him buried on Jordan Peter’s farm, about two miles from Perryville on the turnpike road from Louisville. He is buried in a separate grave from the rest so that I could find it again. I took a board and planed it, had his name and the number of his regiment and company he belonged to carved on it.; Took a flat stone, cut initials of name on it – at head of grave put and all over.
Well the fire is going out and it is all the light I have to write by. Tell Mother and all the rest of my friends that I am all right yet, but we shall miss Albert. He died leaving a great many friends, every man in the company liked him for he was always ready to do any act of kindness and never flinched from duty no matter where and what the danger was. Captain Baldwin said he never asked for an extra hand but what he was the first to volunteer. But he has fallen, although but 16 years of age he proved himself a true patriot and faithful soldier. He fell at his post. Brave boy—peace to his ashes.
Yours, Merritt Lake, Company A – 36 – Ill.
Albert was 15 when the war broke out. He saw four uncles—Warren, Emerson, LeRoy and Sidney Powers, leave with the troops. Twice he tried to enlist and twice his mother obtained his release. The third time he was accepted as a drummer boy and at the age of 15 marched proudly away. It was only a few weeks later that he was cut down and fatally wounded at Perryville.
Albert Andrews is buried in the Camp Nelson national Cemetery 17 miles south of Lexington, Ky. In Grave 120-2-926 in the Perryville section among 120 unkown. He has his own headstone.
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Pvt. H. R. Andrews
Hamilton Rifles
Co. B 12th Ohio Inf.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 4, 1887.
Transferred to another GAR Post, date and Post unknown.
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Pvt. John A. Andrews
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. A 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 6, 1864.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Notice: July 6, 1864 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FROM THE 141ST.-We learn that the 141st, our pet regiment of "hundreddazers,' has gone into camp at Columbus, Ky., but how long they will remain there is with us a mere matter of conjecture. On their way down to Cairo, over the Illinois Central railroad, the heat was so oppressive that several of the boys fainted away. There have been two deaths in
the regiment since they left Elgin, one, TIMOTHY HAYES, a private in Capt. Herrington's company, drowned while bathing in the Mississippi river, and the other, a Swede whose name we did not learn of Capt. Beech's company of the tremens. We hope to hear often from our 141st.
Notice: Aug. 24, 1864 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FROM THE 141ST,-We learn that our regiment of "hundreddazers," the 141st, are likely to smell gunpowder and see a speck of war. Gen Paine has been getting up an expedition to clear out Johnsons rebel raiders who lately invaded Illinois and took several steamers loaded with cattle, and the 141st were counted in, and left Columbus on Tuesday last to join Gen. Paine at Paducah. Large numbers of cattle and supplies have been retaken from the rebels by this expedition, and also many horses and mules of resident rebels. Late news reports that Gen. Paine has returned to Paducah.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. John A. Andrews
Unit - Co. A 141st Ill. Inf.
Died Aug. 17, 1917.
Buried at - Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Location - Lot 343 / Block 4
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Home of record listed as Clyde, Ill's.
Mustered Out Jan. 20, 1866.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Romulus Andrews
Unit - Co. B 147th Ill. Inf.
Died 1907.
Buried at South Burlington Cemetery.
Location - Lot 111
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Mustered Out as a Private.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Samuel Andrews Aged - 37 Years
Born - Alabama
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - Black
Occupation - Laborer
Spouse - Kate Andrews Aged - 37 Years
Listed on the 1900 Census
Name - Samuel Andrews Aged - 58 Years
Born - Alabama
Read and Write English - Yes
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Day Laborer
Obit – Aug. 10, 1900 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
He was born in Alabama and was about 57 years old. He had been a resident of Elgin for thirty-four years. He served in the Civil War and after being mustered out came direct to this city. He was a trustee of the Second Baptist church.
He leaves a widow, one son, Lewis, and a daughter, Mrs. Doris Archer of this city.
The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 at the house and at 2 at the Second Baptist church.
From the Bluff City Cemetery Find A Grave files
Born - 1842 in Alabama
Died - Aug. 10, 1900 in Elgin, Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Samuel Andrews
Unit - Co. B 42d U.S.C.T.
Died - Aug. 10, 1900
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 3, Soldiers Reserve
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From the Files of Post #49
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 16, 1892.
Transferred to another GAR Post, date and Post unknown.
From the 1900 Census
Name - William Andrews
Aged - 52 years
Birth Place - Scotland
Read and Write -- Yes
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the G.A.R. Department of Illinois Death Rolls.
Name - William S. Andrews
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. C 14th Ill. Vol, Inft.
Post #20
Died - Aug. 25, 1927
or
Name - Wm Andrews
Rank - Sgt.
Unit - Co. E 95th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Post #1
Died - Aug. 29, 1923
Pvt. Salmon Romulus Andrews
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 147th Ill. Vol. Inf.
One Years Service
Mustered In Feb. 1, 1865Home of record listed as Clyde, Ill's.
Mustered Out Jan. 20, 1866.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Romulus Andrews
Unit - Co. B 147th Ill. Inf.
Died 1907.
Buried at South Burlington Cemetery.
Location - Lot 111
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Pvt. Samuel L. (N) Andrews
Co. B 42nd United States Colored Troops
Mustered In as a Private.Mustered Out as a Private.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Samuel Andrews Aged - 37 Years
Born - Alabama
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - Black
Occupation - Laborer
Spouse - Kate Andrews Aged - 37 Years
Listed on the 1900 Census
Name - Samuel Andrews Aged - 58 Years
Born - Alabama
Read and Write English - Yes
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Day Laborer
Obit – Aug. 10, 1900 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
SAMUEL N. ANDREWS
A WELL KNOWN COLORED RESIDENT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Samuel N. Andrews, a well known colored citizen, died this noon of Kidney trouble, at his home, 409 North Gifford street.He was born in Alabama and was about 57 years old. He had been a resident of Elgin for thirty-four years. He served in the Civil War and after being mustered out came direct to this city. He was a trustee of the Second Baptist church.
He leaves a widow, one son, Lewis, and a daughter, Mrs. Doris Archer of this city.
The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 at the house and at 2 at the Second Baptist church.
From the Bluff City Cemetery Find A Grave files
Born - 1842 in Alabama
Died - Aug. 10, 1900 in Elgin, Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Samuel Andrews
Unit - Co. B 42d U.S.C.T.
Died - Aug. 10, 1900
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 3, Soldiers Reserve
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William Andrews
Unknown Regiment
Unknown Regiment
From the Files of Post #49
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 16, 1892.
Transferred to another GAR Post, date and Post unknown.
From the 1900 Census
Name - William Andrews
Aged - 52 years
Birth Place - Scotland
Read and Write -- Yes
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the G.A.R. Department of Illinois Death Rolls.
Name - William S. Andrews
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. C 14th Ill. Vol, Inft.
Post #20
Died - Aug. 25, 1927
or
Name - Wm Andrews
Rank - Sgt.
Unit - Co. E 95th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Post #1
Died - Aug. 29, 1923
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Awarded the Medal of Honor for 'Gallant conduct at the battle of Petersburg, Va., in the assault of Fort Gregg."
Known actions;
Petersburg, Va. April 2, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Init -
Burial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 15, 1884.
From the 1870 Census
Name - A. O. Apple Aged - 24 Years
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the 1880 Census
Name - Andrew O. Apple Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Laborer
Spouse - Mary B. Apple Age - 27 Years
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentnel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
Obit: June 7, 1890 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Andrew Apple was born in Pennsylvania January 30, 1845, and came to Illinois twenty-two years ago. He served with distinction in the war as a member of a Virginia regiment,. After the blowing up of the fort at Petersburg, Va. he was one of the twenty-two men whom congress remembered for their exceptional bravery, by giving each a handsome gold medal. "Andy" felt very proud of this distinction, but his natural modesty prevented his mentioning it unless the matter was brought up by others.
He had been a fireman for many years. July 7, 1875, he joined the Excelsior Hose company organization independent of the city. April 28, 1877, he became a member of the city fire department. In 1878 and 1879 he was the second assistant fire marshall. In 1879 he was the first assistant. He was assistant under Marshal Parkin three or four years and under Marshall Schroeder seven years. May 14, 1889, he was appointed the fire marshall, holding the position at death. In all his capacities he proved a true man. In Veteran post No. 49, G.A.R., he was officer of the day.
The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Congregational church, at 2 at his late home 132 Spring street. The G.A.R. will conduct services at the grave in the old cemetery. The fire department and city council will attend. The engine house, west side hose house, and courthouse have been draped in mourning.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Engineer. Died June 7, 1890 at 132 Spring St. Aged 45/4/8. Cause of death, Chronich Brights Disease. Undertaker, Palmer & Walter. Physician, P. Fynell. Permit #3652. Interred at Elgin City Cemetery
Obit; Unidentified cutting dated 'June 1890' from the Post #49 files.
The funeral of Fire Marshal Andrew O. Apple was held Monday. A very large procession in charge of Col. Smalles escorted the remains from teh house on spring street to the First Congregational church. A squad of ten policemen, the band, firemen, and G. A. R. preceded the hearse containing the body of this brave man, while the aldermen and citizens in carriages completed the procession. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. A. H. Ball and the G. A. R. ritual was used at the grave. The town bell was tolled during the funeral.
From the 1956 Kane County Honor Roll
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Unit - Co. E 12th W. Va. Inf.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 160, Block 4, Section 1
Civilian headstone
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Birth Date - Jan. 30, 1845
Birth Place - Northampton, Northampton Co., Penn.
Death Date - June 7, 1890
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
Cpl. Andrew O. Apple
Co. F 12th W. Va. Inf.
Aged 16 years.Awarded the Medal of Honor for 'Gallant conduct at the battle of Petersburg, Va., in the assault of Fort Gregg."
Known actions;
Petersburg, Va. April 2, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Init -
Co. I 12th West Va. Inft.
Cemetery - Bluff City CemeteryBurial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 15, 1884.
From the 1870 Census
Name - A. O. Apple Aged - 24 Years
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the 1880 Census
Name - Andrew O. Apple Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Laborer
Spouse - Mary B. Apple Age - 27 Years
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentnel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
Obit: June 7, 1890 issue The Elgin Daily News.
"A Brave Man Dead,"
Andrew O. Apple Passes Away This Forenoon,
After a Short Illness.
Andrew O. Apple, Elgin's fire marshall, died about 10:30 o'clock this forenoon of Bright's disease, after a comparitively short illness. Few knew he was sick until they read of it in yesterdays Daily News. He leaves a wife, daughter of Joseph Pabst, four daughters and three sons.Andrew Apple was born in Pennsylvania January 30, 1845, and came to Illinois twenty-two years ago. He served with distinction in the war as a member of a Virginia regiment,. After the blowing up of the fort at Petersburg, Va. he was one of the twenty-two men whom congress remembered for their exceptional bravery, by giving each a handsome gold medal. "Andy" felt very proud of this distinction, but his natural modesty prevented his mentioning it unless the matter was brought up by others.
He had been a fireman for many years. July 7, 1875, he joined the Excelsior Hose company organization independent of the city. April 28, 1877, he became a member of the city fire department. In 1878 and 1879 he was the second assistant fire marshall. In 1879 he was the first assistant. He was assistant under Marshal Parkin three or four years and under Marshall Schroeder seven years. May 14, 1889, he was appointed the fire marshall, holding the position at death. In all his capacities he proved a true man. In Veteran post No. 49, G.A.R., he was officer of the day.
The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Congregational church, at 2 at his late home 132 Spring street. The G.A.R. will conduct services at the grave in the old cemetery. The fire department and city council will attend. The engine house, west side hose house, and courthouse have been draped in mourning.
Fire Department Meeting.
There will be a meeting of the fire department this evening at 8 o'clock at the engine house to arrange for attending the funeral, etc.The G.A.R.
Veteran post will, per order of Commander Beebe, assemble at Pythian hall at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Engineer. Died June 7, 1890 at 132 Spring St. Aged 45/4/8. Cause of death, Chronich Brights Disease. Undertaker, Palmer & Walter. Physician, P. Fynell. Permit #3652. Interred at Elgin City Cemetery
Obit; Unidentified cutting dated 'June 1890' from the Post #49 files.
The funeral of Fire Marshal Andrew O. Apple was held Monday. A very large procession in charge of Col. Smalles escorted the remains from teh house on spring street to the First Congregational church. A squad of ten policemen, the band, firemen, and G. A. R. preceded the hearse containing the body of this brave man, while the aldermen and citizens in carriages completed the procession. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. A. H. Ball and the G. A. R. ritual was used at the grave. The town bell was tolled during the funeral.
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Unit - Co. E 12th W. Va. Inf.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 160, Block 4, Section 1
Civilian headstone
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Andrew O. Apple
Birth Date - Jan. 30, 1845
Birth Place - Northampton, Northampton Co., Penn.
Death Date - June 7, 1890
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
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From the 1850 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 7 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1850 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 16 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1860 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Issued .69 US Altered musket.
While based at Geneva, Ill's. the regiment was involved in a ration scandal. The Army QM Dept. was paying .19 cents per ration and the local contractor was charging only .15 cents. With about 1,200 men over three months the sum was considerable.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran - Jan. 8, 1864 and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky.
Final Payout and Discharge at Camp Douglas in Chicago July 12, 1865.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry, Ga. May 15, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864
Jonesborough, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864
Decatur, Ga. Oct. 26, 1864
Rome Cross Roads, Ga. Nov. 10, 1864
Savannah, Ga. Nov. 23, 1864
Columbia, SC Nov. 24, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, '65
Notice: Dec. 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 52d, Col. Wilson's has gone to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they will spend the winter. Price seems to have frightened Halleck out of the idea of going down the river and so our brave soldiers must be distributed over Missouri to protect a people who will not protect themselves.
Notice: Oct. 22, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 7th and 52d-Both these regiments were in the fight at Corinth. The 52d was badly cut up, not so bad however, as some of the others. Lieut., Col. John S. Wilcox was in command and we learn that he conducted himself with great coolness and bravery.
The 7th took a hand in when the bayonet charge was made upon the rebels after they had gained the inside of our breastworks. We do not learn that any of Capt. Lawyer's company from this town were wounded. -Aurora Beacon.
From the Civil War Draft Registration Records
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - About 1845
Birth Place - Illinois
Age on July 1, 1863 - 18 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Unmarried
Residence - Cuba, Lake Co., Ill.
From Illinois Marriage Index, 1860 - 1920
Name - John C. Applebee
Marriage Date - Nov. 12, 1867
Marriage Place - Lake Co., Ill.
Spouse - Sarah J. Sweeney
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Name - John C. Applebee
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. G 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9 3/4"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Cook Co., Ill.
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - Nov. 19, 1861
Service Entry Place - Barrington, Ill.
Joined by Whom - F. H. Bowman
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Nov. 19, 1861
:Muster In Place - Geneva, Ill.
Remarks - Re-enlisted as a Veteran
Pt. 2
Service Entry Age - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - Dec. 25, 1863
Service Entry Place - Pulaski, Tenn.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Young
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Jan. 8, 1864
Muster In Place - Pulaski, Tenn.
Muster Out Date - July 6, 1865
Muster Out Place - Louisville, Ky.
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Guthrie
Remarks - Veteran Mustered Out as Sgt.
Residence - Cook Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 3
Cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery
Burial Place - Cook Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the 1880 Census
Name - John C. Applebee Aged - 36 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Hoe in 1880 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Sarah J. Applebee Age - 28 Years
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Elgin.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 16, 1905.
From the 1910 Census
Name - John C. Applebee Aged - 66 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1910 - Campton, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Relation to Head of House - Boarder
Marital Status - Widowed
Occupation - Carpenter
Industry - House
From the 1920 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 75 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1920 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Forrest avenue
Race - White
Marital Status - Widower
Obit: Sept. 26, 1924 issue The Elgin Daily News.
J.C. Applebee, a Civil War Veteran, died yesterday at his home near Woodstock. He was born near Spring Lake, Ill., and was one of a family of twelve children.
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - John C. Applebee
Residence - Illiois
Rank - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. G 52nd Ill. Inft. Regt. NOv. 19, 1861. Promoted Full Sgt. Mustered Out July 6, 1865.
Death Date - Sept. 25, 1924
Record Sources - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives; Index to Federal Pension Records, G.A.R. Department of Illinois Death Rolls.
From the Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - Jan. 20, 1844
Birth Place - Illinois
Death Date - Sept. 25, 1924
Death Place - Dow, McHenry Co., Ill.
Burial Place - Barrington
Aged - 80 Years
Occupation - Farmer
Race - White
Marital Status - M
From the Application for Military Headstones
Name - John C. Applebee
Rank - Sgt.
Co. - G
Regt. - 52nd Ill. Inf.
Date of Death - 9 / 25 / 1924
Cemetery - Evergreen
City - Barrington
State - Illinois
Ship to - Myrtle J. Abbott
Address - Barrington, Ill.
Date - Feb. 10, 1927
Shipped - March 12, 1928
Find-A-Grave Index
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - Jane. 20, 1844
Birth Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Death Date - Sept. 25. 1924
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery
Burial Place - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
Spouse - Sarah J. Applebee
Sgt. John C. Applebee
From the 1850 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 7 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1850 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 16 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1860 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In - Nov. 19, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva as a private.Issued .69 US Altered musket.
While based at Geneva, Ill's. the regiment was involved in a ration scandal. The Army QM Dept. was paying .19 cents per ration and the local contractor was charging only .15 cents. With about 1,200 men over three months the sum was considerable.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran - Jan. 8, 1864 and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky.
Final Payout and Discharge at Camp Douglas in Chicago July 12, 1865.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry, Ga. May 15, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864
Jonesborough, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864
Decatur, Ga. Oct. 26, 1864
Rome Cross Roads, Ga. Nov. 10, 1864
Savannah, Ga. Nov. 23, 1864
Columbia, SC Nov. 24, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, '65
Notice: Dec. 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 52d, Col. Wilson's has gone to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they will spend the winter. Price seems to have frightened Halleck out of the idea of going down the river and so our brave soldiers must be distributed over Missouri to protect a people who will not protect themselves.
Notice: Oct. 22, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 7th and 52d-Both these regiments were in the fight at Corinth. The 52d was badly cut up, not so bad however, as some of the others. Lieut., Col. John S. Wilcox was in command and we learn that he conducted himself with great coolness and bravery.
The 7th took a hand in when the bayonet charge was made upon the rebels after they had gained the inside of our breastworks. We do not learn that any of Capt. Lawyer's company from this town were wounded. -Aurora Beacon.
From the Civil War Draft Registration Records
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - About 1845
Birth Place - Illinois
Age on July 1, 1863 - 18 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Unmarried
Residence - Cuba, Lake Co., Ill.
From Illinois Marriage Index, 1860 - 1920
Name - John C. Applebee
Marriage Date - Nov. 12, 1867
Marriage Place - Lake Co., Ill.
Spouse - Sarah J. Sweeney
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Name - John C. Applebee
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. G 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9 3/4"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Cook Co., Ill.
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - Nov. 19, 1861
Service Entry Place - Barrington, Ill.
Joined by Whom - F. H. Bowman
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Nov. 19, 1861
:Muster In Place - Geneva, Ill.
Remarks - Re-enlisted as a Veteran
Pt. 2
Service Entry Age - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - Dec. 25, 1863
Service Entry Place - Pulaski, Tenn.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Young
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Jan. 8, 1864
Muster In Place - Pulaski, Tenn.
Muster Out Date - July 6, 1865
Muster Out Place - Louisville, Ky.
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Guthrie
Remarks - Veteran Mustered Out as Sgt.
Residence - Cook Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 3
Cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery
Burial Place - Cook Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the 1880 Census
Name - John C. Applebee Aged - 36 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Hoe in 1880 - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Sarah J. Applebee Age - 28 Years
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Elgin.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 16, 1905.
From the 1910 Census
Name - John C. Applebee Aged - 66 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1910 - Campton, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Relation to Head of House - Boarder
Marital Status - Widowed
Occupation - Carpenter
Industry - House
From the 1920 Census
Name - John Applebee Aged - 75 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1920 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Forrest avenue
Race - White
Marital Status - Widower
Obit: Sept. 26, 1924 issue The Elgin Daily News.
J.C. Applebee, a Civil War Veteran, died yesterday at his home near Woodstock. He was born near Spring Lake, Ill., and was one of a family of twelve children.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church of Barrington. Burial will be at the Ever Green cemetery.
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - John C. Applebee
Residence - Illiois
Rank - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. G 52nd Ill. Inft. Regt. NOv. 19, 1861. Promoted Full Sgt. Mustered Out July 6, 1865.
Death Date - Sept. 25, 1924
Record Sources - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives; Index to Federal Pension Records, G.A.R. Department of Illinois Death Rolls.
From the Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - Jan. 20, 1844
Birth Place - Illinois
Death Date - Sept. 25, 1924
Death Place - Dow, McHenry Co., Ill.
Burial Place - Barrington
Aged - 80 Years
Occupation - Farmer
Race - White
Marital Status - M
From the Application for Military Headstones
Name - John C. Applebee
Rank - Sgt.
Co. - G
Regt. - 52nd Ill. Inf.
Date of Death - 9 / 25 / 1924
Cemetery - Evergreen
City - Barrington
State - Illinois
Ship to - Myrtle J. Abbott
Address - Barrington, Ill.
Date - Feb. 10, 1927
Shipped - March 12, 1928
Find-A-Grave Index
Name - John C. Applebee
Birth Date - Jane. 20, 1844
Birth Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Death Date - Sept. 25. 1924
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery
Burial Place - Barrington, Cook Co., Ill.
Spouse - Sarah J. Applebee
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Name - John Archer Aged - 29 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1860 - Plato, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Enlisted Aug. 17, 1861
Residence, Plato, Ill's.
Notice: Sept. 11, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861
Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, due to expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
Pvt. John Archer
From the 1860 Census #707/4740Name - John Archer Aged - 29 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1860 - Plato, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 36th Ill. Dragoons
Re-designated as;
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Plato Cavalry
Enlisted Aug. 17, 1861
Residence, Plato, Ill's.
Notice: Sept. 11, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861
Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, due to expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
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From the 1860 Census #707/4741
Name - George Archer Aged - 29 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1860 - Plato Corners, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861
Residence, Plato, Ill's.
Notice: Sept. 11, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In, Sept. 23, 1861
Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, due to expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
Sgt. George W. Archer
From the 1860 Census #707/4741
Name - George Archer Aged - 29 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1860 - Plato Corners, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 36th Ill. Dragoons
Re-designated as;
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Plato Cavalry
Enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861
Residence, Plato, Ill's.
Notice: Sept. 11, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In, Sept. 23, 1861
Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, due to expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket
Remarks - Deserted March 15, 1863 at Camp Butler, Ill.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name Michael Armon
Unit - Co. B 58th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7 1/2"
Hair - Auburn
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Fair
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1835
Service Entry Age - 28 Years
Serviced Entry Date - March 1, 1863
Period - 3 Years
Remarks - Deserted March 15, 1863 at Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Illinois State Census
Name - Michael Armon Aged - 50 years
Birth Place - Austrailia
Home in 1870 - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
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Pvt. Michael Armon
From the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 58th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Lyon Color Guard
Mustered In - March 1, 1863.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket
Remarks - Deserted March 15, 1863 at Camp Butler, Ill.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name Michael Armon
Unit - Co. B 58th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7 1/2"
Hair - Auburn
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Fair
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1835
Service Entry Age - 28 Years
Serviced Entry Date - March 1, 1863
Period - 3 Years
Remarks - Deserted March 15, 1863 at Camp Butler, Springfield, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Illinois State Census
Name - Michael Armon Aged - 50 years
Birth Place - Austrailia
Home in 1870 - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
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Pvt. Samuel Armstrong
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Dec. 7, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Jan. 10, 1863
At Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
Deserted Jan. 13, 1863
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Capt. David Arnold
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 57th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Years Service
Enlisted - Oct. 28, 1861 as Cpl.Home of Record listed as Elgin, Ill.
Mustered In - Dec. 26, 1861.
Remarks - Re-Enlisted as a Veteran
Veteran Record
Rank - Dec. 27, 1863
Mustered In - Jan. 17, 1864
Remarks - Promoted Sgt. then 1st Lt.
1st Lt. Record
Rank - Dec. 14, 1864
Mustered In - Marcdh 26, 1865
Remarks - Promoted
Capt. Record
Rank - April 20, 1865
Mustered In - May 23, 1865
Remarks - Mustered Out July 7, 1865.
Unit History -
Feb. 8, 1862; Armed with Harpers Ferry, U. S. Altered Muskets and left on the Illinois Central
Railroad for Cairo, Ill.
Feb. 9, 1862; Embarked on board steamer 'Minnehaha' for Fort Henry. The Fort being evacuated
by the enemy the 57th was sent down river to Paducah, Ky., then up the Cumberland River to a
point 2 or 3 miles below Fort Donelson.
Feb. 14, 1862; Marched on Fort Donelson with the battle in progress. They occupied a position
in the center of the line and spent the night in an unprotected position with only blankets in
near 15 degrees.
Feb. 15, 1862; Assigned to support Taylor's and Smiths Chicago Batteries. The 57th spent the day
under artillery and rifle fire without being able to return fire with their outdated muskets.
Feb. 16, 1862; With the battle over they were moved to Dover, Tenn. on the edge of Fort Donelson.
March 26, 1862; Encamped at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.
April 6, 1862; Attached to Gen. Sweeney's Command held in reserve in the center of the line. Sent
Forward to support a battery to the left of center. Then sent to the left of Gen. Hurlburts Command.
4:00 pm sent forward to press the enemy with heavy engagement for 20 minutes. At this point their
muskets were so fouled from constant firing they became so hard to load the men had to ram the
ramrods into the base of trees to drive home the loads. This crippled the regiments effectiveness to the
point they had to retire under a storm of cannister shot. This ended the days fight.
April 7, 1862; Placed on the center of the line. The enemy was forced from the field.
May 30, 1862; Advanced on Corinth, Mississippi. At this time they were re-armed with Enfield
Rifled muskets.
Oct. 3, 1862; From a deep cut of the Memphis & Charleston railroad Co. G was thrown forward as
skirmishers. Thus the start of the battle of Corinth, Miss. A charge in the middle of the afternoon
gained some ground but by nightfall they were driven back to their original position.
Oct. 4, 1862; 9:00 the enemy charged with solid columns. Despite taking heavy losses the 57th
charged forward and captured Battery Powell. The enemy tried to rally but when pressed fell back
in rout.
After the battle the 57th was in charge of prisoners and arranged exchanges of about 300 soldiers.
Winter of 1862-63; Winter Quarters.
May 13, 1864; Battle of Resaca, Ga. then Rome Cross Roads.
Oct. 5, 1864; Companies A, B. & F were sent to Allatoona Pass, Georgia with GEn. Course. Two
days later the remainder of the regiment was sent as relief after a 30 hour battle.
Nov. 10, 1864; The 57th with 504 men moved to Kinston, Ga. to begin 'the March to the Sea.'
Nov. 27, 1864; At Deep Cut, Ga. was ordered to destroy the track of the Georgia Central railroad.
They piled up the ties and set them on fire, they heated the rails on this fire and then twisted them
around trees making the famous 'Sherman's Hairpins.'
March 9, 1865; Battle at Savannah.
The rest of the war the 57th spent either burning railroads or building bridges, with the
occasional skirmish.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Name - David Arnold
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. G 57th Ill. Inf.
Height - 6' 1"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Brown
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Service Entry Age - 23 Years
Service Entry Date - Dec. 27, 1863
Service Entry Place - Lynnville, Tenn.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Page
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Jan. 17, 1864
Muster In Place - Lynnville, Tenn.
Remarks - Veteran Promoted Sgt., Promoted 1st Lt.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Pt. 2
Rank - 1st Lt.
Service Entry Date - March 26, 1865
Service Entry Place - Goldsboro, North Carolina
Joined by Whom - Gov. Oglsby
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - April 3, 1865
Muster In Place - Goldsboro, North Carolina
Remarks - Promoted Captain
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 3
Rank - Capt.
Service Entry Date - May 23, 1865
Service Entry Place - Alexandria, Virginia
Joined by Whom - Gov. Oglesby
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - May 23, 1865
Muster In Place - Louisville, Kentucky
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Guthrie
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1880 Census
Name - David Arnold Aged - 39 Years
Born - 1841 in Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Wheeling, Cook Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Libbie Arnold Age - 31 Years
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Name - David Arnold
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. G 57th Ill. Inf.
Height - 6' 1"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Brown
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Service Entry Age - 23 Years
Service Entry Date - Dec. 27, 1863
Service Entry Place - Lynnville, Tenn.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Page
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Jan. 17, 1864
Muster In Place - Lynnville, Tenn.
Remarks - Veteran Promoted Sgt., Promoted 1st Lt.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Pt. 2
Rank - 1st Lt.
Service Entry Date - March 26, 1865
Service Entry Place - Goldsboro, North Carolina
Joined by Whom - Gov. Oglsby
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - April 3, 1865
Muster In Place - Goldsboro, North Carolina
Remarks - Promoted Captain
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 3
Rank - Capt.
Service Entry Date - May 23, 1865
Service Entry Place - Alexandria, Virginia
Joined by Whom - Gov. Oglesby
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - May 23, 1865
Muster In Place - Louisville, Kentucky
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Guthrie
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1880 Census
Name - David Arnold Aged - 39 Years
Born - 1841 in Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Wheeling, Cook Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Libbie Arnold Age - 31 Years
Cpl. Edwin (Erwin) L. (N) Arnold
Co. B 39th Mass. Inf.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 18, 1885.
Obit: April 19, 1921 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
E.L. Arnold, former well known Elgin resident and prominent member of Althea Lodge I.O.O.F.(International Order Odd Fellows), died early yesterday morning at the home of his son, Willett, in Chicago, according to word received here today. Mr. Arnold, who was past 70 years of age, had been ill for some time.
While in Elgin, Mr. Arnold was employed as a machinist in the watch factory and lived at North Liberty and Division streets. He was a prominent member of the Congregational church. The deceased left Elgin ten years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Willett, and Harris, the latter of Indiana.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Milwaukee avenue chapel in Chicago. Mrs. William Hubbard, 722 Cedar avenue, will attend the services.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. E. N. Arnold
Unit - Co. B 39th Mass. Inf.
Died - April 1921
Interred at - Elgin City Cemetery.
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Chaplain William Dowling Atchison
From the 1850 Census
Name - William Atchison Aged - 19 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1850 - Plum River, JoDavies Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 28 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 - Elizabeth, JoDavies Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Hannah Athison Age - 21 Years
From the Civil War Draft Registration Records
Name - William D. Atchison
Birth Year - About 1833
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Aged on July 1, 1863 - 30 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Residence - Stephenson, Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Field 45th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Washburn Lead Mine Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 3, 1864.Mustered In - Aug. 24, 1864.
Remarks - Resigned June 21, 1865, reason not listed.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Methodist Reverand living at the corner of College & Division St's.
From the 1870 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 38 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1870 - Kankakee, Kankakee Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouses Name - Jennie Atchison Age - 31 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 48 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Sterling, Whiteside Co.,Ill.
Occupation - Clergyman
Spouses Name - Jennie Atchison Age - 41 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 20, 1892.
From the 1900 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 68 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1900 - 2nd Ward, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Marriage Year - 1855
Spouses Name - Jennis Atchison Age - 61 Years
Article; June 1, 1903 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Rev. W. D. Atchison, one of the prominent superannuates of Rock River conference, has the distinction of being the first Memorial day orator in Elgin.
On May 30, 1868, Mr. Atchison addressed a large assemblage on the site of the present soldiers monument in Elgin cemetery and one year later spoke on the same spot. In Both addresses he predicted that Elgin would erect a monument to its dead veterans of the great Civil war.
The speaker, bring fresh from the scenes of carnage and battle along the line of Sherman's march to the sea, related many interesting incidents of the campaign. Many of Elgin's pioneers will recall these two addresses.
Dr. Atchison was chaplain of the Forty-fifth Illinois regiment and has been identified with the Methodist ministry for forty years. His last charge was at Galena. He was formerly chaplain at the Illinois Northern hospital for the Insane.
The subject of this sketch is the father of the following children: Rev. W.F. Atchison, Joliet; Rev. H.D. Atchison, Dubuque; Dr. George Atchison, Florence, John and Robert of this city.
Article; Aug. 29, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Fifty years in the ministry has not incapacitated Rev. William D. Atchison for active duty in the cause of the church when duty requires it. During the absence from the city of Rev. J.T. Ladd, pastor of the First Methodist church, the veteran preacher has continued the morning worship as heretofore, and three Sundays in succession has he succeeded in occupying the pulpit in spite of his advanced years. He has pleased a large congregation on each occasion.
From 1866 to 1869, inclusive, Dr. Atchison was pastor of the First Methodist church.
"Will you never retire from active work on behalf of the church?" asked a Courier scribe of him at the close of the Sunday morning services. "Well," said the white haired pastor, "there may come a time some day when I shall not be able to preach, but there has never been and never will come a time when I cannot pray."
"I have been actively engaged in the services of the Methodist church for fifty years," he stated, when questioned further. "This edifice was erected during my ministry in 1867. My last charge was at Galena. I now belong to the superannuated class of Methodist divines."
Two sons of the veteran minister have followed the calling of their sire, Rev. W.F. Atchison has a charge at Joliet and Rev. H.D. Atchison is pastor of St. Luke's Methodist church at Dubuque, Ia. A third son, Robert, graduated this year from Northwestern university, and says that if it comes to a last resort, he thinks he can preach a little, too.
"Our Hope" was the theme upon which Rev. Atchison discoursed Sunday morning before a large audience. "As the anchor is to the ship riding the sea in a gale and threatened with destruction on all sides, so is hope to the human soul," he said. "The anchored ship is saved from ruin upon the rocks, because it has a save hold; the human being needs hope to keep it from destruction. The student poring over his books and working hard to improve his education and ability has hope in the future for success."
"This is an age of investigation, and whys and wherefores must be learned. We ascertain the reasons in the hope that they may be beneficial to us. In the future there is hope. Faith in the Christ induces hope and everything is therein. The Christian church has striven to rise to higher standards hopefully, and through the Christian church we obtain faith."
"Rev. W.D. Atchison, Army Chaplain and M.E. Veteran, Dead."
First Church Here Built During Pastorate; Dedicated in 1868.
MARCH THROUGH GEORGIA
Oldest Member of Rock River Conference;
Served in Many Churches.
Rev. William Dowling Atchison, a member of the Rock River Methodist conference for more than sixty years and former pastor of the First church of Elgin, died at his home, 488 Columbia avenue, at 7 o'clock this morning.His death was caused by infirmities due to advanced age. He was eighty-five years old.
Born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1832, he came to Jo Daviess county, Illinois, at the age of fourteen years. His early education was received in the public schools of that county. He was a graduate of the Mount Carroll seminary and Beloit college. For a short time before leaving college and for a while later he was engaged in teaching.
Started as Circuit Rider.
It was 1854 that he entered the ministry and joined the Rock River conference. He was the oldest member and also the oldest in time of service in the conference. He first appointment was to that of a circuit rider. With Barton H. Cartwright, father of Justice Cartwright, senior preacher, he had a circuit of about twenty meeting places.His appointment to the First M.E. church here came in the autumn of 1865. He served the time limit of three years. It was during his last year here, in 1868, that the church structure was dedicated.
His charges in the order of service were: Savanna, Elizabeth, Belvidere, Elgin, Kankakee, Galena Boulevard church at Aurora, Oak Park, Waukegan, Fourth street church at Sterling, Princeton, Sycamore and Galena.
He retired from the active ministry in 1891. After quitting the Galena pastorate he moved to Elgin where he spent the last twenty-six years of his life. While on the retired list he served a four year chaplainship at the Elgin State hospital and also officiated at many funerals, weddings and other services.
Marched With Gen. Sherman.
As a chaplain for the old Forty-Fifth Illinois Volunteers, Rev. Atchison marched from Atlanta to the sea with General Sherman. At civil war time he was extremely active in recruiting service and was instrumental in raising almost an entire regiment.Because of his close association with war veterans and his membership in the Veteran Post No. 49, G.A.R., he was much in demand as a grand army speaker and delivered many Decoration day addresses.
He was a charter member of Monitor lodge, A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free & Accepted Mason).
In 1855, a year after he entered the ministry, he married Miss Hannah Jane Cook, near Galena in Jo Daviess county. The sixty-second anniversary of their marriage was celebrated on January 5.
Besides his widow, Rev. Atchison is survived by four sons, Rev. Wilbur F. Atchison of Chicago, Rev. Hugh D. Atchison of Dubuque, Ia., Dr. George B. Atchison of Elgin and Prof. Robert H. Atchison of Highland Park college at Des Moines, Ia.; also one daughter Miss Florence Atchison of this city. There is also a half brother, Matthew Gault of Elizabeth.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First M.E. Church. Rev. F.D. Stone will be assisted by Dr. J.T. Ladd and Chicago pastors. Clergymen will act as pallbearers.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Clergyman. Died May 14, 1917. Aged 85/2/25. Cause of death listed as Old Age. Undertaker, F. J. Norris. Physician, A. W. Burringer. Permit #16805.
From the 1956 Kane County Honor Roll
Name - W. D. Atchison
Rank - Chap.
Unit - 45th Ill. Inf.
Died - May 14, 1917
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin
Location - Lot 25, Section 9
With a civilian headstone
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Rev. William Dowling Atchison
Birth Date - Feb. 19, 1832
Birth Place - Mercher Co., Pennsylvania
Died - May 14, 1917
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
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Chaplain William Dowling Atchison
From the 1850 Census
Name - William Atchison Aged - 19 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1850 - Plum River, JoDavies Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 28 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 - Elizabeth, JoDavies Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Hannah Athison Age - 21 Years
From the Civil War Draft Registration Records
Name - William D. Atchison
Birth Year - About 1833
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Aged on July 1, 1863 - 30 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Residence - Stephenson, Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Field 45th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Washburn Lead Mine Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 3, 1864.Mustered In - Aug. 24, 1864.
Remarks - Resigned June 21, 1865, reason not listed.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Methodist Reverand living at the corner of College & Division St's.
From the 1870 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 38 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1870 - Kankakee, Kankakee Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouses Name - Jennie Atchison Age - 31 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 48 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1880 - Sterling, Whiteside Co.,Ill.
Occupation - Clergyman
Spouses Name - Jennie Atchison Age - 41 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 20, 1892.
From the 1900 Censis
Name - William D. Atchison Aged - 68 Years
Birth Place - Pennsylvania
Home in 1900 - 2nd Ward, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Marriage Year - 1855
Spouses Name - Jennis Atchison Age - 61 Years
Article; June 1, 1903 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Rev. W. D. Atchison, one of the prominent superannuates of Rock River conference, has the distinction of being the first Memorial day orator in Elgin.
On May 30, 1868, Mr. Atchison addressed a large assemblage on the site of the present soldiers monument in Elgin cemetery and one year later spoke on the same spot. In Both addresses he predicted that Elgin would erect a monument to its dead veterans of the great Civil war.
The speaker, bring fresh from the scenes of carnage and battle along the line of Sherman's march to the sea, related many interesting incidents of the campaign. Many of Elgin's pioneers will recall these two addresses.
Dr. Atchison was chaplain of the Forty-fifth Illinois regiment and has been identified with the Methodist ministry for forty years. His last charge was at Galena. He was formerly chaplain at the Illinois Northern hospital for the Insane.
The subject of this sketch is the father of the following children: Rev. W.F. Atchison, Joliet; Rev. H.D. Atchison, Dubuque; Dr. George Atchison, Florence, John and Robert of this city.
Article; Aug. 29, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Fifty years in the ministry has not incapacitated Rev. William D. Atchison for active duty in the cause of the church when duty requires it. During the absence from the city of Rev. J.T. Ladd, pastor of the First Methodist church, the veteran preacher has continued the morning worship as heretofore, and three Sundays in succession has he succeeded in occupying the pulpit in spite of his advanced years. He has pleased a large congregation on each occasion.
From 1866 to 1869, inclusive, Dr. Atchison was pastor of the First Methodist church.
"Will you never retire from active work on behalf of the church?" asked a Courier scribe of him at the close of the Sunday morning services. "Well," said the white haired pastor, "there may come a time some day when I shall not be able to preach, but there has never been and never will come a time when I cannot pray."
"I have been actively engaged in the services of the Methodist church for fifty years," he stated, when questioned further. "This edifice was erected during my ministry in 1867. My last charge was at Galena. I now belong to the superannuated class of Methodist divines."
Two sons of the veteran minister have followed the calling of their sire, Rev. W.F. Atchison has a charge at Joliet and Rev. H.D. Atchison is pastor of St. Luke's Methodist church at Dubuque, Ia. A third son, Robert, graduated this year from Northwestern university, and says that if it comes to a last resort, he thinks he can preach a little, too.
"Our Hope" was the theme upon which Rev. Atchison discoursed Sunday morning before a large audience. "As the anchor is to the ship riding the sea in a gale and threatened with destruction on all sides, so is hope to the human soul," he said. "The anchored ship is saved from ruin upon the rocks, because it has a save hold; the human being needs hope to keep it from destruction. The student poring over his books and working hard to improve his education and ability has hope in the future for success."
"This is an age of investigation, and whys and wherefores must be learned. We ascertain the reasons in the hope that they may be beneficial to us. In the future there is hope. Faith in the Christ induces hope and everything is therein. The Christian church has striven to rise to higher standards hopefully, and through the Christian church we obtain faith."
"Rev. W.D. Atchison, Army Chaplain and M.E. Veteran, Dead."
First Church Here Built During Pastorate; Dedicated in 1868.
MARCH THROUGH GEORGIA
Oldest Member of Rock River Conference;
Served in Many Churches.
Rev. William Dowling Atchison, a member of the Rock River Methodist conference for more than sixty years and former pastor of the First church of Elgin, died at his home, 488 Columbia avenue, at 7 o'clock this morning.His death was caused by infirmities due to advanced age. He was eighty-five years old.
Born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1832, he came to Jo Daviess county, Illinois, at the age of fourteen years. His early education was received in the public schools of that county. He was a graduate of the Mount Carroll seminary and Beloit college. For a short time before leaving college and for a while later he was engaged in teaching.
Started as Circuit Rider.
It was 1854 that he entered the ministry and joined the Rock River conference. He was the oldest member and also the oldest in time of service in the conference. He first appointment was to that of a circuit rider. With Barton H. Cartwright, father of Justice Cartwright, senior preacher, he had a circuit of about twenty meeting places.His appointment to the First M.E. church here came in the autumn of 1865. He served the time limit of three years. It was during his last year here, in 1868, that the church structure was dedicated.
His charges in the order of service were: Savanna, Elizabeth, Belvidere, Elgin, Kankakee, Galena Boulevard church at Aurora, Oak Park, Waukegan, Fourth street church at Sterling, Princeton, Sycamore and Galena.
He retired from the active ministry in 1891. After quitting the Galena pastorate he moved to Elgin where he spent the last twenty-six years of his life. While on the retired list he served a four year chaplainship at the Elgin State hospital and also officiated at many funerals, weddings and other services.
Marched With Gen. Sherman.
As a chaplain for the old Forty-Fifth Illinois Volunteers, Rev. Atchison marched from Atlanta to the sea with General Sherman. At civil war time he was extremely active in recruiting service and was instrumental in raising almost an entire regiment.Because of his close association with war veterans and his membership in the Veteran Post No. 49, G.A.R., he was much in demand as a grand army speaker and delivered many Decoration day addresses.
He was a charter member of Monitor lodge, A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free & Accepted Mason).
In 1855, a year after he entered the ministry, he married Miss Hannah Jane Cook, near Galena in Jo Daviess county. The sixty-second anniversary of their marriage was celebrated on January 5.
Besides his widow, Rev. Atchison is survived by four sons, Rev. Wilbur F. Atchison of Chicago, Rev. Hugh D. Atchison of Dubuque, Ia., Dr. George B. Atchison of Elgin and Prof. Robert H. Atchison of Highland Park college at Des Moines, Ia.; also one daughter Miss Florence Atchison of this city. There is also a half brother, Matthew Gault of Elizabeth.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First M.E. Church. Rev. F.D. Stone will be assisted by Dr. J.T. Ladd and Chicago pastors. Clergymen will act as pallbearers.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Clergyman. Died May 14, 1917. Aged 85/2/25. Cause of death listed as Old Age. Undertaker, F. J. Norris. Physician, A. W. Burringer. Permit #16805.
From the 1956 Kane County Honor Roll
Name - W. D. Atchison
Rank - Chap.
Unit - 45th Ill. Inf.
Died - May 14, 1917
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin
Location - Lot 25, Section 9
With a civilian headstone
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Rev. William Dowling Atchison
Birth Date - Feb. 19, 1832
Birth Place - Mercher Co., Pennsylvania
Died - May 14, 1917
Death Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
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Pvt. Isaac Atkinson
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted - Sept. 25, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket.
Wounded in Action, Seriously in the hand at Shiloh.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Known Actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry, Ga. May 15, 1863
While based at Geneva, Ill's. the regiment was involved in a ration scandal. The Army QM Dept. was paying .19 cents per ration and the local contractor was charging only .15 cents. With about 1,200 men over three months the sum was considerable.
Notice: Dec. 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 52d, Col. Wilson's has gone to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they will spend the winter. Price seems to have frightened Halleck out of the idea of going down the river and so our brave soldiers must be distributed over Missouri to protect a people who will not protect themselves.
PITTSBURGE, TENN.,
APRIL 9th, 1862
A.J. Joslyn-Dear Sir; I take this first opportunity to send you a list of the killed and wounded of our Co., as some of them are from Elgin, and the friends are no doubt anxious to hear from them.Our killed are four in number, and all fell at the same time-about 4, p.m., on Sunday.
Corporal F.S. Rockwell, of Blackberry, privates-D.L. Holgate, of Elgin, S.S. Pierce, of St. Charles, August Ricke, of Barrington.
Our wounded are 1st Sarg't Geo. W. Rovinson, Barrington, Slightly, acting Sarg't N. B. Lewis, Elgin, slightly, Corporal J.H. Burley, St. Charles, slightly, Ja's Davidson, acting Lieu't Co. F. Elgin, seriously, W. Mock, Elgin, slightly, Isaac Atkinson, Elgin, seriously, Seth Philips, Clinton, seriously, Gustave Zselke, Sandwich, seriously, M.H. Huntly, Batavis, seriously, David Tuttle, Sandwich, Slightly, Albert Dodge, Barrington, seriously, H.D. Cadwell, Dunton, slightly.
None of our wounded are dangerous, and all are doing well.
Wm. H. WILCOX,
1st Lieu't
Co. G. 52d Reg't.
Notice: Oct. 22, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 7th and 52d-Both these regiments were in the fight at Corinth. The 52d was badly cut up, not so bad however, as some of the others. Lieut., Col. John S. Wilcox was in command and we learn that he conducted himself with great coolness and bravery.
The 7th took a hand in when the bayonet charge was made upon the rebels after they had gained the inside of our breastworks. We do not learn that any of Capt. lawyer's company from this town were wounded. -Aurora Beacon.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - IsaacAtkinson
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. G 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 6'
Hair - Gray
Eyes - Brown
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Scotland
Service Entry Age - 44 Years
Service Entry Date - Sept. 25, 1861
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - F. H. Bowman
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Nov. 19, 1861
Muster In Place - Geneva, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census
Name - Isaac Atkinson Aged - 48 years
Birth Place - Virginia
Home in 1870 - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - Isaac Atkinson
Unit - Co. A 52d Ill. Inf.
Interred at - Udina Cemetery
Location - Lot 8
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Pvt. John Augustine
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Guards
Enlisted - June 4, 1862Co. B 69th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Months Service
Mustered In - June 14, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Guard duty only at Camp Douglas guarding Rebel prisoners.
Mustered Out - Sept. 27, 1862 at Camp Douglas.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - John Augustine
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. B 69th Ill. Inf.
Service Entry Date - June 7, 1862
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - J. Kimball
Period - 3 Months
Muster In Date - June 14, 1862
Muster In Place - Chicago, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Sept. 27, 1862
Muster Out Place - Camp Douglas, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Barri
Remarks - On Original Muster In Roll
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - John Augustine
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - June 4, 1862
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Survived - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. B 69th Ill. Inft. June 14, 1862. Mustered Out Sept. 27, 1862.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Federal Pension Records.
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Pvt. John Augustine
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Guards
Enlisted - June 4, 1862Co. B 69th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Months Service
Mustered In - June 14, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Guard duty only at Camp Douglas guarding Rebel prisoners.
Mustered Out - Sept. 27, 1862 at Camp Douglas.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - John Augustine
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. B 69th Ill. Inf.
Service Entry Date - June 7, 1862
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - J. Kimball
Period - 3 Months
Muster In Date - June 14, 1862
Muster In Place - Chicago, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Sept. 27, 1862
Muster Out Place - Camp Douglas, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Barri
Remarks - On Original Muster In Roll
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - John Augustine
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - June 4, 1862
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Survived - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. B 69th Ill. Inft. June 14, 1862. Mustered Out Sept. 27, 1862.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Federal Pension Records.
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Pvt. Abraham George Aurand
From the 1850 CensusName - Abraham Aurand Aged - 9 Years
Birth Place - Ohio
Home in 1850 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Federal Census #385/3497
Name - Abraham Aurand Aged - 19 Years
Birth Place - Ohio
Home in 1860- Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Hampshire Reserve Militia Rolls
1861 Hampshire Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll Aug. 5, 1861.1862 Hampshire Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll June 28, 1862.From the Report of the Adjutant Generals of the State of Illinois
Co. K 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 11, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - Sept. 24, 1862.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
Remarks - Discharged, date and reason unknown.
While based at Geneva, Ill's. the regiment was involved in a ration scandal. The Army QM Dept. was paying .19 cents per ration and the local contractor was charging only .15 cents. With about 1,200 men over three months the sum was considerable.
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Abraham Aurand
Birth Year - About 1841
Birth Place - Ohio
Age on July 1, 1863 - 22 Years
Race - White
Residence - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1870 Census
Name - Abraham Aurand Aged - 29 Years
Birth Place - Ohio
Home in 1870 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouses Name - Sarah Ann Aurand Age - 26 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Abraham Aurand Aged - 39 Years
Birth Place - Ohio
Home in 1880 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouses Name - Sarah Ann Aurand Age - 37 Years
From the U.S. Pension Index
Soldier - Abraham Aurand
Service - K 52 Ill Inf
Date of Filing - May14, 1891
Class - Invalid
Application #1020171
Certificate #751429
State - Illinois
Attorniey - James Tanner
From the 1910 Census
Name - A. G. Aurand Aged - 69 Years
Birth Place - Ohio
Home in 1910 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouses Name - Sarahine Aurand Age - 67 Years
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Farmer. Died Oct. 27, 1918 at 44 Jefferson St., Elgin. Aged 77/6/4. Undertaker retained, Bunkers & Chambers. Physician, J. F. Bell. Permit #17655.
Obit: Feb. 20, 1914 issue Hampshire Register.
Abraham Aurand died at the home of his son in Elgin Sunday, funeral here Tuesday. Abraham Aurand was born in Seneca county Ohio April 23, 1841, and died in Elgin Illinois, October 27, 1918, age 77 years, 6 months and 4 days. Mr. Aurand had been in poor health the past two years. During the past year he suffered several strokes of apoplexy, which was the cause of his death.
When four years old he came with his parents to Hampshire, where he lived until a years ago last January, when he sent to live in Elgin with his son Wesly, where on last Sunday morning at 7:30 he passed to his heavenly reward. At age 14 years he was converted to God under the labors of Rev. Snow, and united with the Evanglical church. During the Civil war he heeded his country's call, joining company K, 52nd Il. Infantry Volunteers, in 1862, fighting to the end of the war. He was a member of Miller post No. 453 G.A.R. January 25, 1876 he was united in marrage with Sarah Baker who preceded him in death four years ago last February. This union was blessed with two sons and four daughters; Harrison Aurand of Barrington, Mrs. Mary Kadau of Huntley, Mrs. Emma Warner and Wesly Aurand of Elgin, Mrs. Lydia Samuelson of Hampsire and Mattie who died in 1899. Besides the bereaved children he leaves one sister, Mrs. Anna Roggr, and 21 grand children. Mr. Aurand was an honest, upright citizen loyal to the church of his choice, and a God fearing man. Our Heavenly Father grant you all a blessed reunion in the City of God.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the united Evangelical church by pastor, Rev. E. Countryman. Interment was in Hampshire Center cemetery.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Abraham George Aurand
Birth Date - April 23, 1841
Birth Place - Ohio
Death Date - Oct. 27, 1918
Death Place - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Hampshire Center Cemetery
Burial Place - Hampshire, Kand Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Sarah Aurand
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Cpl. Lafayette Austin
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 17th Ill. Cav.
Home of record listed as Richmond, Ill's.
Mustered In - Jan. 22, 1864 at Camp Kane in St. Charles.
Remarks - Discharged Jan. 26, 1866 as a private.
Known actions;
Allen, Mo. July 23, 1864
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Name - Lafayette Austin
Rank - Cpl.
Unit - Co. G 17th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 9 1/2"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - McHenry Co., Ill.
Service Entry Age - 21 Years
Service Entry Date - Nov. 18, 1863
Service Entry Place - Richmond, Ill.
Joined by Whom - C. C. Kely
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Jan. 22, 1864
Muster In Place - St. Charles, Ill.
Remarks - Reduced to Pvt. in confinement at Fort Levenworth, Kansas under charge of Mutiny. No Discharge given honorably. Discharged in Jan. 1866 by Col. Ashes, Chief Muster and Discharge officer for Illinois.
Residence - Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 2
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery, Soldiers Reserve
Burial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the U.S. Pension Index
Soldier - Lafayette Austin
Widow - Flora G. Asutin
Service - G 17 Ill Cav
Date of Filing - July 10. 1882
Class - INvalid
Application #454361
Certificate #560538
State - Illinois
Date of Filing - Jane. 24, 1900
Class - Widow
Application #343211
Certificate #555640
State - Illinois
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Nov. 25, 1895.
Obit – Jan 5, 1900 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Lafayette Austin died at his home, 28 North Gifford street, Friday evening, after an illness of fourteen months.
Mr. Austin was born at Richmond, McHenry county, September 24, 1844. At the age of 20 years he moved to Ohio, where resided for twenty-five years, and for the past nine years he had made his home in this city. He was a member of the 17th Illinois Cavalry.
He leaves a wife and two sons, Lester E. and Fred R. of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Marshall Knox of Chicago.
The funeral will be Monday at 10:30 o'clock from the house, and will be in charge of Veteran post, G.A.R.
Obit: Jan. 6, 1900 issue The Elgin Daily News.
"A Veteran Dead,"
Lafayette Austin, Member of the Seventeenth Cavalry.
Lafayette Austin, a veteran of the civil war, died Friday at 9:20 from cancer. He had been ill fourteen months. His age was 55 years, 3 months, and 12 days. When death came he was at the home of his relatives, 28 North Gifford street.
Mr. Austin was born at Richmond, McHenry county, Ill., Sept. 24, 1844. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in the 17th cavalry, rendering gallant service. He was a member of Veteran post, G.A.R. The post will attend the funeral, to be held Monday at 10:30 from the house; interment at Bluff City cemetery.
The deceased leaves a wife and the following sons, Wesley, Lester E. and Fred R., all of Elgin, and a daughter, Mrs. Marshall Knox, of Chicago.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Miller. Died Jan. 5, 1900 at his home on 28 N. Gifford St., Elgin. Cause of death listed as Intestinal Carrinontis for 2 years. Undertaker, J. A. Calmer. Physician, C. L. Stanett. Permit. #7642.
Occupation, Miller. Died Jan. 5, 1900 at his home on 28 N. Gifford St., Elgin. Cause of death listed as Intestinal Carrinontis for 2 years. Undertaker, J. A. Calmer. Physician, C. L. Stanett. Permit. #7642.
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Lafayette Austin
Residence - Illinois
Age at Enlistment - 19 Years
Enlistment Date - Nov. 1, 1863
Rank at Enlistment - Cpl.
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. G 17th Ill. Cav. Regt. Jan. 22, 1864. Promoted to full Pvt. Mustered Out Jan. 26, 1866.
Birth Date - Sept. 24, 1844
Death Date - Jan. 5, 1900
Death Place - Elgin, Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Federal Pension Recotrds, G.A.R. Dept. of Illinois Death Rolls, By R. Ross Houston.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Unit - Co. G 17th Ill. Cav.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Ill.
Location - Grave 6, Block 10
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Lafayette Austin
Birth Date - Sept. 24, 1844
Birth Place - Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill.
Date of Death - Jan. 5, 1900
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Bluff City Cemetery Find A Grave files
Born - Sept. 24, 1844 in Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill.
Died - Jan. 5, 1900 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From Headstones Provided for Deceased Civil War Union Veterans
Name - Lafayette Austin
Rank - Cpl.
Unit - Co. G 17th Regt. Ill. Cav.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery at Elgin, Ill.
Date of Death - Jany. 5 - 1900
Headstone Supplied by - Lee Marble Works
Contract Let - March 29, 1902
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Ill.
Location - Grave 6, Block 10
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Lafayette Austin
Birth Date - Sept. 24, 1844
Birth Place - Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill.
Date of Death - Jan. 5, 1900
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Burial Place - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Bluff City Cemetery Find A Grave files
Born - Sept. 24, 1844 in Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill.
Died - Jan. 5, 1900 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From Headstones Provided for Deceased Civil War Union Veterans
Name - Lafayette Austin
Rank - Cpl.
Unit - Co. G 17th Regt. Ill. Cav.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery at Elgin, Ill.
Date of Death - Jany. 5 - 1900
Headstone Supplied by - Lee Marble Works
Contract Let - March 29, 1902
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