B - Bm
Pvt. Lewis Barton Babbitt
Born, 1846 in New York.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. K 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 18, 1864.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Lewis Babbitt
Rank - Pvt.
Unit - Co. K 141st Ill. Inf.
Service Entry Age - 19 Years
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - John Gilman
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Elgin, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Lewis Babbitt
Service - K 141 Ill Inf
Date of Filing - April 28, 1909
Class - Invalid
Application #138303
Certificate #1155318
State - Illinois
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Lewis Babbitt
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 18, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Surved - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. K 141st Ill. Inft. Regt. on June 16, 1864. Mustered out on Oct. 10, 1864 at Chicago, Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Federal Pension Records.
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Lewis Babbitt
Unit - Co. K 141st Ill. Inft.
Interred at Whitney cemetery in St. Charles, Ill.
Location - Lot 27
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Comm. Sgt. William H. Bachelor (Batchelor)
Newton Guards
Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Owned a Shoe Store in Elgin.
Member Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Died April 3, 1895 at Milwaukee, Wisc.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - C/Sgt. Wm. H. Batchelor
Unit - Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Died - April 3, 1895
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 36 / Section 8
Issued a Gov't headstone
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Pvt. Austin A. C. Bacon
From the 1860 Census
Name - Austin A. BAcon Aged - 20 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860- 3rd Ward, Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
Dispatch April 15, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ILLINOIS STATE MILITIA
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. APRIL 15, 1861
In view of the present dangers menacing the Government, and the probability of an immediate call being made on the several States of this Union for troops to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting the Capital and public property of this Union, the commandants of the several divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies will take immediate steps towards perfecting the drills and discipline of their several commands, and hold themselves in readiness for actual service.By order of the Commander-in-chief.
T.S. MATHER Adjutant General
Dispatch, April 16, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April 16, 1861
The Secretary of War, under and by direction of the President of the United States, having called upon the Executive of the State of the immediate organization of six regiments of volunteer militia to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the United States, and to protect the public property, therefore I, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois, and commander-in-Chief of the militia thereof, do call upon the commandants of divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies to aid in raising and organizing the same immediately, and if there be no such officers, then the sheriff of each county.By the instruction of the war Department, each company will consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and eighty men.
Each company will elect its own officers, and when the several companies shall meet at the place of rendezvous, they will be formed into regiments, and will elect their own regimental officers. As fast as the companies are formed the commanding officer will make a return to the office of the adjutant General, stating the names of the officers and number of men in each company. No person under the rank of a commissioned officer, will be received who is apparently over the age of forty-five, or under the age of eighteen years.
Springfield is appointed the place of rendezvous, to which place each company or regiment will repair, at the earliest practicable period where tents, and such other convenances as can be procured, will be furnished.
Companies will be received in the order in which their services are offered.
(signed) RICHARD YATES, Commander-in-Chief
THOMAS S. MATHER Adjutant General Illinois Militia.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splendid company have tendered their service to the Governor for service in regiments that Illinois is to furnish to vindicate the honor of the country.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Continentals
Enlisted - April 22, 1861Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In - for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered Out - at Mound City, Ill. July 25, 1861.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name - Austin A. C. Bacon
Rank - Private
Company - A
Unit - 7th Ill. Inft.
Birthdate - About 1840
Service Entry Age - 21 Years
Service Entry Date - April 22, 1861
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Captain Joslyn
Period - 3 Months
Muster In Date - April 25, 1861
Muster In Place - Springfield, Ill.
Muster Out Date - July 25, 1861
Record Source - Ill. Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls.
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Pvt. William Bacon
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisCo. G 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 12, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Remarks - Deserted June 17, 1864
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name - William Bacon
Rank - Private
Company - G
Unit - 141st Ill. Inft.
Marital Status - Single
Birth Date - About 1846
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - May 12, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Captain Hunter
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted at Camp Kane, Ill. June 17, 1864
Record Source - Ill. Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Pvt. Alex Bailey
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out July 18, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 29, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Capt. Cyrus P. (B) Baily
Listed on the 1860 Federal Census #768/5119Name - Cyrus Baily Aged - 26 year
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Carpentersville, Kane Co., Ill's.
From the Dundee Reserve Militia Rolls
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.Co. ? ? U.S.C.T.
From the Special War Tax Assessment for 1863
Name Cyrus P. Baily
Location - Dundee, Ill.
Occupation - Capt. in Col'd Rgmt.
Valuation - 120
Rate - 5
Class A Duty - 6.00
Total Tax due - 6.00
From the 1880 Census
Name - Cyrus M. Daily Aged - 36 Years
Birth Place - Ill.
Home in 1880 - Newton, Jefferson Co., Nebraska
Rce - White
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Spouses Name - Mattie K. Baily Age- 32 Years
From the Nebraska 1885 Census
Name - Cyrus Baily
Aged - 41 Years
Birth Year - About 1844
Birth Place - Ill.
Race - White
Census Location - Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Neb.
Enumerator - August Koeppel
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Hospital Steward John Bailey
Name - John Baily
Unit -
Co. A 2nd Cav.
Cemetery - DundeeBurial Place - Kane Co.
Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
Member Dundee GAR Post #519.
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Died - Nov. 9, 1896
Interred at Dundee Township Cemetery, West
From the Ill. Marriage Index, 1860 - 1880
Name - John E. Baily
Marriage Date - March 9, 1880
Marriage Place - Kane Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Emma Barton
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Pvt. Alfred Baker
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. A 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 20, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Alfred Baker
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. A 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 11 1/2"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Fair
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Somersetshire, England
Service Entry Aged - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - May 20, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Thomas Clark
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill. Elgin
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Alfred Baker
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 20, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
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Pvt. August Baker
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Dec. 29, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Jan. 10, 1863
At Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
On April 1, 1863 Battery turned in Four of their 24 pound Howitzers and were issued two 12 pound James Rifles.
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Pvt. Charles D. Baker
From the Elgin Reserve Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 2, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered - Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Charles D. Baker
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 5"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - New York
Service Entry Age - 19 Years
Service Entry Date - May 2, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Samuel H. Hunter
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill. Elgin
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Charles D. Baker
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 2, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Pension Records.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Cooper boarding with Christopher Baker.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Charles Baker Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Works Watch Factory
Spouses Name - Nellie Baker Age - 24 Years
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Pvt. Christopher P. Baker
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Union Grays
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Fox River Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 8, 1861
Mustered In - Sept. 23, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 P53 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket
Remarks - Discharged Nov. 8, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 20, 1863
Missionary Ridge Nov. 25, 1863
New Hope Church, Ga. Nov. 27, 1863
Rocky Face Ridge, Ga. May 7, 1864
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Adairsville, Ga. May 17, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
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.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Laborer living on the corner of Mill & Lawrence St's.
From the 1870 Census
Name - Christopher P. Baker Aged - 48 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
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Cpl. John Baker
From the 1860 Census #711/4762
Name - John Baker Aged - 19 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1860 - Plato Center, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Serving at Home
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
Killed near Atlanta, Ga. July 24, 1864
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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Sgt. Edward (Edwin) Eugene Balch
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
36th Ill. Mounted Inf.
Plato Cavalry
Re-designated as the
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Co. K 10th Ill. Cav.
Three Years Service
Clinton's Rangers
Enlisted Aug. 17, 1861Home or record listed as Naperville, Ill's.
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.
Chief of Scouts for Gen. Hooker.
Captured and confined at Andersonville prison.
Escaped from Andersonville.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran Dec. 20, 1863 and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.Transferred to K Co. 10th Ill. Cav.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 17, 1883.
From the 1900 Census
Name - Edward E. Balch Aged - 56 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Letter Carrier
Obit: Nov. 17, 1931 issue The Elgin Courier-News.
"Rites Wednesday for 'Dad' Balch,"
Edwin E. Balch, 88 years old, known to many of the older residents of Elgin as "Dad" Balch, one of the few surviving Civil war veterans of the city, died shortly after noon yesterday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.R. Gaffin, 917 Center street.He was born in Genesee county, New York, September 18, 1843, and had spent his 88 years in comparatively good health, save for the last ten days, when he was seriously ill. The Balch family came to Illinois in the late 40's, settling at Naperville.
When the Civil war broke out, Mr. Balch enlisted in the 36th Illinois infantry, while not yet 18 years old. He served the full four years, and took part in the major engagements of the western army. While on the staff of General Hooker as chief of scouts, he was captured by the Confederates and lodged in Anderson prison, eventually escaping. He was one of those who marched with General Sherman to the sea. He was mustered out of service as a sergeant, in 1865. Frank B. Perkins of Elgin is the only other member of the old 36th infantry.
After the war Mr. Balch married Miss Abbie Church, at Woodstock. They lived at Algonquin for a short time, moving later to Elgin. Mr. Balch having been employed in the Elgin National Watch company. Later he was employed at T.F. Swan on Grove avenue, who at that time owned a grocery store. After several years Mr. Balch entered the grocery business on Grove avenue, the firm known as Balch and Morton. Later the firm became Balch and Colie, located on Spring street.
He abandoned the grocery business, and became a letter carrier, a position he held for 23 years.
Mr. Balch was a member of the G.A.R., Veteran Post No. 49.
Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Gaffin, Miss Delia Balch, Mrs. Charles Gregor, of Elgin, and Mrs. Carl Gerlach, of Chicago; two step-sisters, Mrs. Fred Cole, of Chicago. There are also three grandchildren and three great grand children. Mrs. Balch died five years ago.
Funeral services will be held from the Norris chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Paul H. Yourd of the First Congregational church officiating. Members of the Elgin G.A.R. will participate, under the direction of Commander E.E. Taylor. Pallbearers will be his former associated from the postoffice. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Retired Teamster. Died Nov. 16, 1931 at 917 Center St. Aged 88/2/0. Cause of death listed as Cardiac Failure 4 days, Senility for 1 year. Undertaker retained, F. G. Norris. Physician, Kevin N. West. Permit #25010.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Edwin Eugene Balch
Unit - Co. K 8th Cav.
Died - Nov. 16, 1931
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 308, Section 16
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Cpl. Charles Baldwin
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. K 52n Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva as a private.Home of record listed as Hampshire, Ill's.
Issued .58 rifled 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.
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.
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 at 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
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Pingree Grove, Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Charles Baldwin
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Jan. 22, 1906.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 301, Section 11
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Pvt. Henry P. Baldwin
Attended the Elgin Academy.Dispatch April 15, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ILLINOIS STATE MILITIA
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. APRIL 15, 1861
In view of the present dangers menacing the Government, and the probability of an immediate call being made on the several States of this Union for troops to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting the Capital and public property of this Union, the commandants of the several divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies will take immediate steps towards perfecting the drills and discipline of their several commands, and hold themselves in readiness for actual service.By order of the Commander-in-chief.
T.S. MATHER Adjutant General
Dispatch, April 16, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April 16, 1861
The Secretary of War, under and by direction of the President of the United States, having called upon the Executive of the State of the immediate organization of six regiments of volunteer militia to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the United States, and to protect the public property, therefore I, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois, and commander-in-Chief of the militia thereof, do call upon the commandants of divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies to aid in raising and organizing the same immediately, and if there be no such officers, then the sheriff of each county.By the instruction of the war Department, each company will consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and eighty men.
Each company will elect its own officers, and when the several companies shall meet at the place of rendezvous, they will be formed into regiments, and will elect their own regimental officers. As fast as the companies are formed the commanding officer will make a return to the office of the adjutant General, stating the names of the officers and number of men in each company. No person under the rank of a commissioned officer, will be received who is apparently over the age of forty-five, or under the age of eighteen years.
Springfield is appointed the place of rendezvous, to which place each company or regiment will repair, at the earliest practicable period where tents, and such other convenances as can be procured, will be furnished.
Companies will be received in the order in which their services are offered.
(signed) RICHARD YATES, Commander-in-Chief
THOMAS S. MATHER Adjutant General Illinois Militia.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splendid company have tendered their service to the Governor for service in regiments that Illinois is to furnish to vindicate the honor of the country.Elgin Continentals
Enlisted April 22, 1861Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: July ?, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FROM CAIRO.
(Correspondence of the Chicago Times.)Cairo, Ill., June 29,
If the troops of this brigade are not paid off before the expiration of the three months for which they enlisted, a very large number of them will refuse to be sworn in for further service. A considerable number of them will go home anyhow, but the per cent will be largely increased by further neglect in the matter in question. Few of them, indeed, can communicate with their families or friends for want of three cents wherewith to buy a postage stamp.
At Camp Joslyn yesterday, Col. Cook's regiment, I learn, stacked their arms and declared that they would neither drill nor parade again until they got their money. Their wants, in a thousand ways, are exceedingly pressing, but not a single dollar have they to relieve them. The men became satisfied with fair promises however, and reconsidered their rather hasty determination.
Mustered Out at Mound City, Ill's. July 25, 1861.
From his Pension file
Co. ? 43Rd, Mo. Inft.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as boarding at the Waverly House.
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Mrs. Lucian, Maria Baldwin
Hampshire Chapter of the
Soldiers Aid Society
From the 1880 Census
Name - Lucian Baldwin
Home in 1880 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Maria Baldwin
Spouses Age - 60 Years
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Capt. Melvin G. B. Baldwin
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 20, 1861Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
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.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: Dec. 5, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
For Sale-The Elgin Book Store
Capt. Baldwin having gone to the war, and the Editor having been ordered to Springfield in January, we are obliged to offer our book store for sale to the highest and best bidder. Any one with a few hundred dollars in cash can enter at once into a good business. For particulars call at this office.Resigned June 8, 1862.
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
June 10, 1862
When Capt. Baldwin reached th4e regiment he was looking finely but he is not down again and on his way home and I hear has resigned. He had not the heart to bid his boys farewell but when away from them he wept like a child. No captain in the federal army is more thought of than Melvin B. Baldwin. The Col. says we can't have an 3eledction but that he will appoint officers to suit himself. I know that an officer who gets his position in that manner cannot long maintain order in Co. A. 36th, Regt. of Illinois, Volunteer nor can he hold his position. I hope this will not occur but fear it well. Capt. Smith is now under arrest, for I know not what.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as owner of M. B. Baldwin & Co. Drugs, Paints, & Oils living on North Division St..
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Pvt. Seth W. Baldwin
Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Fremont Rifles
Mustered in for 3 years at Mound City, Ill. July 25, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket.
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.
Spring 1863 and again in 1864 the Regiment was mounted on mules making them mounted infantry.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
During their Veterans Furlough the regiment bought at their own expense 16 shot Henry Rifles.
Discharged July 23, 1864, reason not listed.
Known Actions;
Fort Henry, Tenn. Feb. 6, 1862
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Town Creek May 26, 1863
Swallow’s Bluff, Tenn. Sept. 30, 1863
From the 1870 Census
Name - Seth Baldwin Aged - 38 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1870 - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
Buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Chicago.
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Pvt. Henry Ball
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.
Three Years Service
Plato Cavalry
Enlisted - Aug. 17, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Peoria Sept. 23, 1861
Re-enlisted as Veteran - March 3, 1864 as was paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Remarks - Transferred date unknown
Co. K 10th Ill. Cav.
Operated as military police in New Orleans.Mustered Out - July 15, 1865
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
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.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Name - Henry Ball
Rank - Private
Unit - 15th Ill. Cav.
Birth Date - About 1839
Birth Place - Canada
Service Entry Age - 22 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 17, 1861
Service Entry Place - Plato, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Henry A. Smith
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Sept. 23, 1861
Muster In Place - Aurora, Ill.
Remarks - Re-Enlisted as a Veteran
Residence - Plato, Kane Co., Ill.
Pt. 2
Veteran Records
Name - Henry Ball
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Sandy
Eyes - Hazel
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Service Entry Age - 24 Years
Service Entry Date - Feb. 29, 1864
Service Entry Place - Lookout Mt., Tenn.
Joined by Whom - Lt. Harvey
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - March 3, 1864
Muster In Place - Lookout Mt., Tenn.
Remarks - Transferred to Co. K 10th Ill. Cav., Consolidated
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls.
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Cpl. Julius F. Ballard
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York
Co. K 112th NY Inf.
Chautauqua Regiment
Aged 18 yearsEnlisted Sept. 2, 1862 at Hanover, NY as a private.
Promoted Cpl., date not listed.
Mustered Out June 13, 1865 at Raleigh, NC.
Known Actions;
Franklin, Va. Nov. 18, 1862
Zuni, Va. Dec. 11, 1862
Deserted House, Va. Jan. 30, 1863
Somerton Road, Va. April 13, 1863
Edeton, Va. April 24, 1863
Carrsville, Va. May 15, 1863
Charleston, SC, Sept. 8, 1863
Sea Brook & John's Island, SC Feb. 9, 1864
Port Walthall & Chester Station, Va. May, 6, 1864
Swift Creek, Va. May 9, 1864
Proctor's Creek, Va. May 12, 1864
Drewry's Bluff, Va. May 14, 1864
Bermuda Hundred, Va. May 18, 1864
Cold Harbor, Va. June 1, 1864
Assault on Petersburg, Va. June 15, 1864
The Crater, Va. July 30, 1864
Chaffin's Farm, Va. Sept. 29, 1864
Darbytown Road, Va. Oct. 27, 1864
Fort Fisher, NC, Dec. 25, 1864
Fort Fisher, NC, Jan. 15, 1865
Cape Fear, NC, Feb. 11, 1865
Fort Anderson, NC, Feb. 18, 1865
Wilmington, NC, Feb. 22, 1865
Cox's Bridge, NC, March 23, '65
Faissons, NC, April 4, 1865
Bennett's House, NC, April 26, 1865
From the Post #49 files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 11, 1897.
Obit: Aug. 7, 1897 issue The Elgin Advocate.
"A Very Sudden Death."
Julius F. Ballard Had Little Warning.
Julius F. Ballard died at his home, 232 Douglas avenue, at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. His affliction lasted only from midnight up to the time to his death, through a weak heart had been troubling him some time. Tuesday he went to the barn to get his team and was taken sick and to return home. The end came soon after.Mr. Ballard was born in New York state, where he was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He joined the army when 16 years old and served through the war. He recently became a member of Veteran post, this city. During his residence of five years in Elgin he had been connected whit the U.S. Express company a greater part of the time, though he was before employed by the street car company.
Deceased has a brother and sister in New York, and a brother, Geo. F. Ballard, of this city.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Julius F. Ballard
Born - 1845
Aged - 52 Years
Died - aug. 3, 1897 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Julius F. Ballard
Unit - Co. K 112th New York Inf.
Died - Aug. 3, 1897
Buried in the GAR section of Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Soldiers Reserve
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Cpl. Morgan O. Ballou
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 33d Ill. Vol. Inft.
Home of Record Listed as Lisle, Ill.Enlisted - Aug. 30, 1861
Mustered In - Sept. 2, 1861 as a Private
Remarks - Mustered Out Oct. 11, 1864 as a Cpl.
Known Actions
Cache Creek - July 7, 1862
Port Gibson
Champion Hills
Black River Bridge
Siege of Vicksburg, Miss.
Siege of Jackson
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Morgan O. Ballou
Unit - Co. B 33d Ill. Inf.
Died May 26, 1881.
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 404, Section 1
From the 1880 Census
Name - Morgan Ballou Aged - 35 Years
Born - 1845 in Ohio
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 71 Lake street
Race - White
Occupation - Watch Facory
Spouse - Sarah Ballou Age - 34 Years
From the Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Morgan Ballou
Widow - Sarah ?. Ballou
Date of Filing - June 11, 1889
Class - Widow
Application #397109
Certificate #293155
State Filed From - Illinois
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Morgan Ballou
Unit - Co. B 33d Ill. Inf.
Cemetery - Bluff City in Kane Co., Ill. (Cook Co.)
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
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George Owill W. Bangs
Attended Elgin High School.
Co. E 55th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Canton Rifle's
Enlisted Aug. 14, 1861Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Oct. 31, 1861 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.
Sent to Columbus, Ky. to test if for Evacuation.
Re-enlisted as a veteran. Paid a $300 Veterans Bounty then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out Oct. 31, 1864.
Known actions;
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Arkansas Post, Miss. Jan. 10, 1863
Big Black River, Miss. May 13, 1863
Champion Hills, Miss. May 16, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 22, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Member of GAR Post #260.
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 20, 1884.
Transferred to another GAR Post, date and Post unknown.
From the 1900 Census
Name - George Bangs Aged - 57 Years
Born - Illinois
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Watch Factory worker in care of tools
Can Read and Write - Yes
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Blacksmith Abram Barden
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. ? 12th Ill. Cav.
Co. G 15th Ill. Cav.
Three Years Service
Clinton’s Rangers
Enlisted - Sept. 6, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Peoria Oct. 25, 1861 as a Pvt.
Mustered Out - Oct. 31, 1864.
Known Actions;
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Abraham Barden
Birth Year - About 1838
Birth Place - New York
Age on July 1, 1863 - 25 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.From the Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Abram Barden
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date- Sept. 6, 18961
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. Gilberts, Illinois, Gilberts Cav. Company Oct. 25, 1861. Promoted Full Blacksmith. Mustered Out Feb. 1, 1862. Transferred to Co. H 12th Cav. Regt. Feb. 1, 1862. Mustered Out Dec. 25, 1862. Transferred to Co. G 15th Ill. Cav. Dec. 25, 1862. Mustered Out Oct. 31, 1864.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men.
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Pvt. F. B. Bardett
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 153rd Ill. Vol. Inf.
One Year Service Regiment
Enlisted - Feb. 15, 1865.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - Feb. 15, 1865 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
Unit History - Guard duties along the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad until July 1865. Then shifted to Memphis, Tenn. until Sept. of 1865.
Mustered Out - Sept. 21, 1865
Received final pay and discharged at Springfield, Ill's. Sept. 24, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Pvt. Francis E. Bardett
Unit - Co. C 153d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7 3/4"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Student
Birth Place - Elgin, Ill.
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - Feb. 15, 1865
Service Entry Place - Maringo, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Coon
Period - 1 Year
Muster In Date - Feb. 15, 1865
Muster In Place - Maringo, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Sept. 21, 1865
Muster Out Place - Memphis, Tenn.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Brown
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Description Rolls
From the Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - F. B. Bardett
Residence- Illinois
Enlistment Date - Feb. 15, 1865
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
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Cpl. Charles W. Barker
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. A 52d Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva.Home of record listed as Blackberry, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered musket.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran Jan. 8, 1864 as was paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans furlough.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 at 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
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.
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 - Pvt. Charles W. Barker
Unit - Co. A 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Service Entry Age - 21 Years
Service Entry Date - Oct. 8, 1861
Service Entry Place - Kaneville, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Smith G. Ward
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Oct. 25, 1861
Muster In Place - Geneva, Ill.
Remarks - Re-enlited as a Veteran
Residence - Blackberry, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Desriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Census
Name - Charles Barker Aged - 29 Years
Birth Place - New Brunswick
Home in 1870 - Virgil, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Post Office - Lodi (Present day Maple Park, Ill.)
Spouses Name - Ellen Barker Age - 21 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Charles W. Barker Aged - 38 Years
Birth Place - New Bunswick
Home in 1880 - Blackberry, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouses Name - Ellen Barker Age - 30 Years
From Civil War Records and Profiles
Name - Charles W. Barker
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - Oct. 8. 1861
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. A 52d Ill. Inft. Regt. on Oct. 25, 1861. Promoted Full Cpl. Mustered Out July 6, 1865
Record Sources - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, G.A.R. Dept. of Ill. Death Rolls.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - Cpl. Charles W. Barker
Unit - Co. A 52d Ill. Inf.
Interred at - Stewart Cemetery, Wasco, Ill.
From Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans
Name - Charles W. Barker
Rank - Pvt.
Unit - Co. A 52nd Ill. Inf. Regt.
Cemetery - Elburn, Ill.
Date of Death - May 18, 1896
Headstone Supplied by - W. H. Gross, Lee Mass.
Contract Let - Oct. 30, 1896
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Cpl. Edmond V. Barker
Attended the Elgin AcademyFrom the 1860 Census
Name - Edmond Barker Aged - 17 Years
Birth Place - Ireland
Home in 1860 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Co. G 17th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Enlisted - May 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.18 year old Printer
Home of record listed as Metamora.
Mustered In - May 25, 1861 at Peoria.
TRemarks - Killed in action at Shiloh.
Known actions;
Fredricktown, Mo. Oct. 21, 1861
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
May 1, 1862, on the march
Yesterday was warm. We traveled 22 miles. Today we were up early, crossed the line into Arkansas and found the regiment at Salem, a small backwood's town. This was about 10 miles from our last camp. The division is under marching orders and did not pitch any tents. At 3 o'clock we resumed our march and traveled 15 miles further. Today we received news of the Elgin boys killed and wounded at Pittsburg Landing. Eddie Barker, Lee Holgate, and Captain Ward were killed.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - E. V. Barker
Rank - Private
Unit -
Co. G 17th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 8"Hair - Brown
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Printer
Birth Date - About 1843
Birth Place - Hindoostan
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - May 25, 1861
Service Entry Place - Peoria, Ill.
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - May 25, 1861
Muster In Place - Peoria, Ill.
Remarks - Killed April 6, 1862 at Shiloh, Tenn. (Promoted to Cpl.)
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Printer. Died April 6, 1862, aged 18/9/22. Cause of death listed as Killed in Battle.
Buried at Elgin City Cemetery.
Pvt. James Barker
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 14, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Pvt. James Barker
Unit - C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 11"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1820
Birth Place - West Farley, Vermont
Service Entry Age - 44 Years
Service Entry Date - May 14, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Samuel H. Hunter
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill. Elgin, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Mrs. Jane Barker
From the 1860 Census #294/2179
Name - Jane Barker Aged - 40 Years
Born - England
Home in 1860 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Marital Status - Widow
Elgin Chapter
Soldiers Aid Society
Elgin Freemans Aid Society
2nd Lt. Edward M. Barnard
Listed on the 1857 Elgin directory as Clerk at the Post Office living at the City Hotel.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. ? 12th Ill. Cav.
Clinton's Rangers
Clinton's Rangers
Co. G 15th Ill. Cav.
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Three Years Service
Plato Cavalry
Mustered In - Sept. 23, 1861 at Peoria, Ill's. as 1st Sgt.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Promoted - 2nd Lt. July 14, 1862.
Remarks - Resigned Jan. 23, 1863
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran Post #49.
Obit; Feb. 16, 1910 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
Edward M. Barnard, aged 81 years, dies yesterday at Alexian Brothers hospital, after having been a patient there for four years. He was born in Utica, N.Y., and was a civil war veteran.
Mr. Barnard was a deputy sheriff under David Hammond and record writer of the County court when judges Bradwell and Wallace were on the bench, and when C.C. Hohlsaat, now United States Circuit judge, was minute clerk. He was a clerk in the United States subtreasury under Assistant Treasurer Timothy M. Bradley.
Mr. Barnard is survived by his widow, Kate Barnard, and two sons, Edward M. and Louis D., the latter of New York.
Mr. Barnard, who formerly lived in this city, has a number of relatives in this vicinity. Frequent visits to Elgin, made for him a large circle of friends in this city.
The funeral will be held in Elgin Saturday, arriving at Noon. Funeral notice later.
From the Cook Co. Death Index
Name - Edward M. Ballard
Born - Oct. 27, 1828
Birth Place - Utica, New York
Died - Oct. 27, 1910
Death Place - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
Burial Place - Elgin, Ill.
Aged - 81 Years
Occupation - Clerk, Cook Co., Records Office
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Residence - Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
From the Civil War Records and Profiles
Name - Edward M. Barnard
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - Aug. 17, 1861
Rank at Enlistment - 1st Sgt.
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. Smiths Illinois Cav. Co. Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted Full 2nd Lt. July 14, 1862. Mustered Out Dec. 25, 1862. Transferred to Co. K 15th Ill. Cav. Dec. 25, 1862. Mustered Out Jan. 23, 1863.
Died - Feb. 16, 1910
Record Sources - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, G.A.R. Department of Illinois Death Rolls.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - 2d Lt. Edward M. Barnard
Unit - Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Died - Feb. 17, 1910
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin
Location - Lot 76, Section 12
With a Civilian Headstone
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Pvt. William M. Barrett
Member of St. Mary's Parish.
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.
Co. K 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva on Oct. 25, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
Issued .58 Rifled 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.
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.
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
From the 1870 Census
Name - William M. Barrett Aged - 40 Years
Born - New Hampshire
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
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Pvt. Fredrick W. Barrick
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Machinist living on West Villa St.From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Fredrick Barrick
Born - 1825 in England
Age on July 1, 1863 - 38 Years
Race - White
Occupation - Laborer
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
C Co. 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 16, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
41 year old Laborer.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Fredrick W. BArrick
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Statue - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1824 in Risely, England
Enlisted - May 16, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by Samuel H. Hunter for 100 Days
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 in Chicago, Ill. by Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as working for Spillard & Son, living on Locust St..
From the 1870 Census #237/342
Name - F. W. Barrick Aged - 45 Years
Born - 1825 in England
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Day Laborer
Spouse - Margaret Barrick Age - 42 Years
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Obit: Jan. 23, 1909 issue The Huntley Journal and Advocate.
Frederick W. Barrick, 87 year of age, and a former resident of this city, died Sunday at his home at Darlington, Wis., after a short illness. Deceased was born in England, in 1822 and came to America in 1854. Four years later he took up his residence in Elgin where he remained until eight years ago. going rfom here to Darlington, where he farmed.
Mr. Barick was a member of the 52nd Illinois, and served throughout the Civil war, and was a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Besides his patriotic side of life, he was a staunch member of the Episcopal church both of Elgin and of Darlington.
Mr. Barrick leaves besides his wife, two children, Jennie Z.. and Frederick Jr., both of this city.
The funeral services were held at the home in Wisconsin, and the remains will be shipped to this city for burial and Bluff City cemetery.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Fredrick W. Barrick
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Died - Jan. 17, 1909
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot. 102, Section 6
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Pvt. Charles A. Barrows
Entered on the 1860 Federal Census #277/2064Name - Charles A. Barrows Aged - 19 years
Birth Place - Michigan
Home in 1860 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill's.
From the Academy Civil War Monument
Attended the Elgin Academy
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. A 33rd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Normal Regiment
Teacher's Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 21, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered - In Sept. 4, 1861 at Camp Butler near Springfield, Ill's.
Remarks - Transferred to the Invalid Corps Jan. 15, 1864
Invalid Corps
Known Actions;Fredericktown, Mo. Oct. 21, 1861
Cache Creek July 7, 1862
Port Gibson, Miss. May 2, 1863
Champion Hill, Miss. May 16, 1863
Black River Bridge May 17, 1863
Siege of Vicksburg, Miss.
Siege of Jackson
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Charles A. Barrows
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. A 33d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Student
Birth Place - MI
Service Entry Age - 21 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 21, 1861
Service Entry Place - Bloomington, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Potter
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Sept. 4, 1861
Muster In Place - Camp Butler, Ill.
Remarks - Transferred to Invalid Cotps Jan. 14, 1864
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Homes for Disabled Vol. Soldiers
Name - Charles A. Barrows
Birth Year - 1841
Birth Place - Michigan
Admitted Year - 1892
Age at Admission - 51 Years
State - California
County -Los Angeles
City - Sawelle
Branch - Pacific Branch
From the U.S. Soldier Records and Profiles
Name - Charles A. Barrows
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - Aug. 21, 1861
Rank at Enlistment - Private
Sate Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. A 33d Ill. Vol. Inft. Sept. 4, 1861. Mustered Out Jan. 14, 1864. Transferred to Invalid Corps on Jan. 14, 1864
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
Pvt. George Barter
From the 1860 Census
From the 1860 Census
Name - George BArter
Aged - 22 Years
Birth Place - Ireland
Home in 1860- Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - George W. Barter
Birth Year - About 1840
Birth Place - Vermont
Age on July 1, 1863 - 23 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Unmarried
Residence - Nunda, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. I 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In - Feb. 23, 1864.Home of record listed as Dundee, Ill's.
Issued .58 rifled musket.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky.
Known Actions;
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
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - George W. Barter
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. I 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9"
Hair - Light
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Sandy
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Franklin Co., Vermont
Service Entry Age - 22 Years
Servce Entry Date - Veb. 6, 1864
Servce Entry Place - Dundee, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Brown
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Feb. 23, 1864
Muster In Place - Elgin, Ill.
Muster Out Date - July 6, 1865
Muster Out Place - Louisville, Kentucky
Residence - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civl War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1910 Census
Name - George BArter
Aged - 68 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1910 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Street- VAn Buren street
Race - White
Relation to Head of House - Brother
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farm Worker
Death Notice; May 3, 1910 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
George Barter, civil war veteran and well known Dundee resident, died at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, last night at 9 o'clock aged 70 years. He had been at the hospital for about a month.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - George Barter
Birth Year - About 1840
Aged - 70 Years
Death Date - May 2, 1910
Death Place - St. Josephs Hospital, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Pvt. George W. Barter
Death Date - May 1, 1910
Cemetery - Dundee Township Cemetery, West
Burial Place - West Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
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Franklin Bartie
From the Database of Ill. Veterans IndexName - Franklin Bartie
Unit - 153rd Ill. Inft.
153d Ill. Inft.
Cemetery - DundeeBurial Place - Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Ill. Roll of Honor
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - Franklin Bartie
Unit - 153d Ill. Inft.
Location - Lot 120
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Franklin Bartie
Unit -
Cemetery - Dundee
Burial Place - Kane, Ill.
Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
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Pvt. Chandler Bartlett
Attended Elgin High SchoolFrom the 1860 Census
Name - Chandler Bartlett Aged - 15 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1860 - Hanover, Cook Co., Ill.
Attended the Elgin Academy
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 69th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Enlisted - June 15, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 15, 1862
Assigned to guard duties at Camp Douglas.
Mustered Out - Sept. 27, 1862.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census #237/311
Name - Chandler Bartlett Aged - 25 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
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Pvt. Howard Bartlett
Co. A 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
Co. A 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 11, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census #200/46
Name - Howard Bartlett Aged - 26 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1870 - 4th Ward, Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
Race - White
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Pvt. James H. Bartlett
Listed on the 1850 Census
Name - James H. Bartlett Aged - 8 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Home in 1850 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Listed on the 1860 Census #321/2380
Name - James H. Bartlett Aged - 18 Years
Birth Place - Illinois
Occupation - Student
Home in 1860- Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Elgin Sharpshooter's
Enlisted - Aug. 20, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862.
Issued .577 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Known Actions;
Chickasaw Bayou Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscumbia, Ala. May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 19, 1863
Milliken’s Bend, La. June 13, 1863
Notice: Nov. 12, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
The 127th.
Van Arman's Regiment has gone, probably to Memphis to help McClernanrd sweep the Rebels out of the Western Valley. We have the promise of letters as soon as the boys come to a halt.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pvt. Kellogg C. Bartlett
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Jan. 5, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Jan. 6, 1864.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Known Actions;
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Pvt. Peter Bartline (Bardett)
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
The Elgin Company
Enlisted - Aug. 11, 1862
Co. I 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Elgin Sharpshooter's
Mustered In - at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 P-53 1857 Enfield rifled musket
Mustered Out - Sept. 21, 1865 at Ft. Slocum in Washington.
Known Actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscumbia, Ala. May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 19, 1863
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers
Name - Peter Bartline
State Served - Illinois
Regiment - Co. A 127th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Rank in - Private
Rank out - Private
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Capt. Alphonso Barto
Co.K 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Commissioned Oct. 16, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva.Listed home of record as Elgin, 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.
Commissioned at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. on Oct. 25, 1861.
Sick Call (Measles) Dec. 11, 1861.
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.
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
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864
Member of Elgin GAR Post #260.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Police Magistrate and Town Collector living on the corner of North & Gifford St's.
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Comm. Sgt. William H. Batchelor
Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Dealer in Boots and Shoes with a shop at 33 Chicago St., living at the same address.
From the 1870 Census #237/299
Name - W. H. Batchelor Aged - 51 Years
Born - 1819 in Massachusetts
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Manufacturer
Spouse - Eliza Batchelor Age - 38 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - William H. Bachelor Aged - 59 Years
Birth Year - About 1821
Birth Place - Massachusetts
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Shoe Dealer
Spouses Name - Eliza S. Batchelor Age - 47 Years
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Obit: April 4, 1895 issue The Elgin Daily News.
"A Veteran Gone,"
Comrade W.H. Batchelor Has Joined A Greater House Than He Leaves Behind--Funeral Friday.A Telegram came this morning from Milwaukee stating that William H. Batchelor died there yesterday, and that the body would arrive in Elgin for burial. The body came at noon, and the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Baptist church; burial in Bluff city cemetery.
Mr. Batchelor's sudden death--sudden, at least, in that it was not known here that he was ill--removes another brave defender of his country. He served as commissary sergeant of company H, 7th Ohio cavalry, and was a member of Veteran post, G.A.R., which will turn out Friday to give him the honor due to a soldier. He was 78 years of age. Many years ago he owned a frame building on Chicago street and there lived and carried on a shoe business. Afterward he built stores on his lots, the present Lehman place. He leaves but one child, Dr. Will Batchelor, who is sick a bed at Milwaukee and not able to come to Elgin. Mr. Batchelor was a conscientious, kindly dispointioned man. His wife died about two years ago, and since then he has lived off and on with his son. He spent the winter there. A niece, Mrs. Edward Hamilton, of 270 Villa street, is so far as we know the only relative left here.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died April 3, 1895, aged 70 years. Undertaker retained, J. A. Palmer of Chicago. Physician, A. B. Clark. Permit #5603.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Wm H. Batchelor
Unit - Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Died - April 3, 1895
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 36, Section 8
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Pvt. Alden Bates
Dispatch April 15, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ILLINOIS STATE MILITIA
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. APRIL 15, 1861
In view of the present dangers menacing the Government, and the probability of an immediate call being made on the several States of this Union for troops to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting the Capital and public property of this Union, the commandants of the several divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies will take immediate steps towards perfecting the drills and discipline of their several commands, and hold themselves in readiness for actual service.
By order of the Commander-in-chief.
T.S. MATHER Adjutant General
Dispatch, April 16, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April 16, 1861
The Secretary of War, under and by direction of the President of the United States, having called upon the Executive of the State of the immediate organization of six regiments of volunteer militia to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the United States, and to protect the public property, therefore I, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois, and commander-in-Chief of the militia thereof, do call upon the commandants of divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies to aid in raising and organizing the same immediately, and if there be no such officers, then the sheriff of each county.By the instruction of the war Department, each company will consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and eighty men.
Each company will elect its own officers, and when the several companies shall meet at the place of rendezvous, they will be formed into regiments, and will elect their own regimental officers. As fast as the companies are formed the commanding officer will make a return to the office of the adjutant General, stating the names of the officers and number of men in each company. No person under the rank of a commissioned officer, will be received who is apparently over the age of forty-five, or under the age of eighteen years.
Springfield is appointed the place of rendezvous, to which place each company or regiment will repair, at the earliest practicable period where tents, and such other convenances as can be procured, will be furnished.
Companies will be received in the order in which their services are offered.
(signed) RICHARD YATES, Commander-in-Chief
THOMAS S. MATHER Adjutant General Illinois Militia.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splendid company have tendered their service to the Governor for service in regiments that Illinois is to furnish to vindicate the honor of the country.
Elgin Continentals
Enlisted April 22, 1861.
Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: July ?, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FROM CAIRO.
(Correspondence of the Chicago Times.)Cairo, Ill., June 29,
If the troops of this brigade are not paid off before the expiration of the three months for which they enlisted, a very large number of them will refuse to be sworn in for further service. A considerable number of them will go home anyhow, but the per cent will be largely increased by further neglect in the matter in question. Few of them, indeed, can communicate with their families or friends for want of three cents wherewith to buy a postage stamp.
At Camp Joslyn yesterday, Col. Cook's regiment, I learn, stacked their arms and declared that they would neither drill nor parade again until they got their money. Their wants, in a thousand ways, are exceedingly pressing, but not a single dollar have they to relieve them. The men became satisfied with fair promises however, and reconsidered their rather hasty determination.
Mustered Out at Mound City, Ill.
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Aged 15 years.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Christopher Batterman
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1844 in Rhoddenburg, Geramny
Enlisted - May 6, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by Samuel H. Hunter for 100 days
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 in Chicago, Ill. by Lt. Horr
Remarks - Promoted Corporal
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 16, 1905.
From the Illinois County Marriages
Name - Christ Batterman
Aged - 75 Years
Born - 1844
Marriage Date - 1919 in Kane County, Ill.
Spouse - Meta Steffall Hobert
From the 1930 Census
Name - Christ Batterman Aged - 85 Years
Born - 1845 in Germany
Race - White
Marital Statue - Widowed
Address - 427 DuPage street
Immigration Year - 1862
Obit: July 10, 1936 issue The Elgin Courier-News.
Born in Haste, Germany, Nov. 17, 1844, Mr. Batterman came to America in 1862. He moved to Elgin 40 years ago and at the time of his death was making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Julius Nolting.
Mr. Batterman was too young to enter the war service upon his arrival in this country but in 1864 he enlisted and served with Co. C of the 141st regiment, serving under Capt. E.S. Lovell. He saw service in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia and was a member of the detachment detailed to guard General Sherman's base of supplies during his historic march to the sea.
After receiving his honorable discharge, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, he became a farmer five miles west of Elgin, where he lived until coming to this city.
Two brothers served with him in the civil war, John, dying in service.
Mr. Batterman was the oldest member of the First Evangelical church and in his younger days was an active and loyal member of the church and Sunday school in which he had held various offices.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs., Nolting, and one grandson, Kenneth Lobbig, both of Elgin. His wife and four other children preceded him in death.
Mr. Batterman was a member of Veterans Post 49, Grand Army of the Republic, and his death reduces the post membership from five to four. The remaining members of the post are Frank B. Perkins, Walter H. Kimball, DeVolois W. Stevens, and Howard S. Lamb. The Post once had a membership in excess of 440.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday afternoon at the First Evangelical church. A private service will be held at the Norris funeral chapel at 1:30. The Rev. I.L. Schweitzer of Logan Square, a former pastor of the church and a friend of the deceased, will officiate in the absence of Rev. W.E. Grote who is away on vacation.
Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery with military honors in charge of Elgin Post 57, American Legion.
Friends may call at the Norris chapel.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Cpl. Christopher Batterman
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf. 153d Ill. Inf.
Died - July 9, 1936
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 227, Section 11
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
25 year old Farm Laborer.
Issued .58 Rifled 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.
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.
Wounded in Action at Shiloh.
Wounded in Action in right arm at Corinth Oct. 3, 1862.
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.
Known Actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Henry Batterman
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Black
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Farmer
born - 1838 in Germany
Enlisted - Feb. 13, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by lt. Doty for 3 Years
Mustered In - Feb. 23, 1864 in Elgin, Ill.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky. by Capt. Guthrie
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Census
Name - Henry Batterman Aged - 32 Years
Born - 1838 in Hessen
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Clerk in Store
Spouse - Henriette Batterman Age - 23 Years
Awarded a pension for his wounded arm of $14.00 per month.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Henry Batterman Aged - 43 Years
Born - 1837 in Hessen
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 33 Prairie street
Race - White
Occupation - Clerk in Dry Goods Store
Spouse - Henrietta Batterman Age - 33 Years
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Obit: Dec. 2, 1896 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Mr. Batterman was born in Haste, Germany, May 1, 1836. He came to America in 1855, coming directly to Elgin where he readily found employment on a farm.
When the war broke out he was amongst the first to offer his services to his country, and he went to the front with the 52nd Illinois Volunteer infantry, and served faithfully until the close of the war. His right forearm was shattered by a bullet at Corinth, and his record as a soldier is one to be proud of.
After the war Mr. Batterman was employed by Grote & Ettner, then in the grocery business, after which he was for some time foreman of the Vollor gum factory. Of recent years, up to the time of his last illness, he was in the employ of the Elgin National Watch Company.
About thirty years ago Henry Batterman and Miss Henrietta Schroeder of Elgin were married and their married life has been most happy. She survives him, as do five children: Mrs. May Kindelberger of Chicago, Mrs. Emma Riehemann of Elgin, and Henry, Leah, and Laura.
Thirty-seven years ago Mr. Batterman joined the German Evangelical association of Elgin. He has always been a prominent and faithful member, worked hard to help build the beautiful church home of the association in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the trustees, and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school.
His death will be mourned by all. A good citizen, a brave soldier, a loving father and husband, faithful to his church and to his friends, he has lived a life full of kindness and helpfulness. He leaves many sincere friends among the old veterans, the people of his church, and all who have employed him or worked under him.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the family residence 135 Prairie street and at 2 o'clock from the First Evangelical church. Rev. C. Vaubel will officiate. Veteran post, G.A.R., will attend in a body, and the impressive ritual of the order will be used at the grave.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died Dec. 2, 1896 at 435 Prairie St., Elgin. Aged 60/6/27. Cause of death listed as Acute Tuberculosis. Undertaker retained, Ackman Bros. Physician, S. P. Brown. Permit #6345.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Henry Batterman
Aged - 60 Years
Died - Dec. 2, 1896 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From Headstone Provided for Union Veterans
Soldier - Pvt. Henry H. Battermand
Unit - Ko. K 42d Ill. Infy.
Cemetery - Bluff City in Elgin, Ills.
Date of Death - Dec. 2, 1896
Headstone Supplied by - W. H. Gross in Lee, mass.
Contract Let - Oct. 30, 1896
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. H. H. Batterman
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 2, 1896
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot. 44, Section 2
Issued a Gov't Headstone
GAR records show date of death as Dec. 2, 1896
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Remarks - Died at Columbus, Ky. Sept. 18, 1864
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.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. John Batterman
Unit - Co C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 5"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
born - 1842 in Rhodenburg, Germany
Enlisted - May 6, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by Samuel H. Hunter for 100 Days
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill.
Remarks - Died of Disease Sept. 18, 1864 in Hospital at Columbus, Ky.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Cpl. Christopher Batterman
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 6, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Aged 15 years.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Christopher Batterman
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1844 in Rhoddenburg, Geramny
Enlisted - May 6, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by Samuel H. Hunter for 100 days
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 in Chicago, Ill. by Lt. Horr
Remarks - Promoted Corporal
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Co. ? 153rd Ill. Vol. Inf.
One Years Service
Guard duties along the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad until July 1865. Then shifted to Memphis, Tenn. Until Sept. of 1865.From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 16, 1905.
From the Illinois County Marriages
Name - Christ Batterman
Aged - 75 Years
Born - 1844
Marriage Date - 1919 in Kane County, Ill.
Spouse - Meta Steffall Hobert
From the 1930 Census
Name - Christ Batterman Aged - 85 Years
Born - 1845 in Germany
Race - White
Marital Statue - Widowed
Address - 427 DuPage street
Immigration Year - 1862
Obit: July 10, 1936 issue The Elgin Courier-News.
"Christopher Batterman, Veteran of Civil War, Dies,"
Christopher Batterman, 91 years old, 427 DuPage st., one of the few remaining Civil war veterans in Elgin, died at 3:45 yesterday afternoon at Sherman hospital.Born in Haste, Germany, Nov. 17, 1844, Mr. Batterman came to America in 1862. He moved to Elgin 40 years ago and at the time of his death was making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Julius Nolting.
Mr. Batterman was too young to enter the war service upon his arrival in this country but in 1864 he enlisted and served with Co. C of the 141st regiment, serving under Capt. E.S. Lovell. He saw service in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia and was a member of the detachment detailed to guard General Sherman's base of supplies during his historic march to the sea.
After receiving his honorable discharge, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, he became a farmer five miles west of Elgin, where he lived until coming to this city.
Two brothers served with him in the civil war, John, dying in service.
Mr. Batterman was the oldest member of the First Evangelical church and in his younger days was an active and loyal member of the church and Sunday school in which he had held various offices.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs., Nolting, and one grandson, Kenneth Lobbig, both of Elgin. His wife and four other children preceded him in death.
Mr. Batterman was a member of Veterans Post 49, Grand Army of the Republic, and his death reduces the post membership from five to four. The remaining members of the post are Frank B. Perkins, Walter H. Kimball, DeVolois W. Stevens, and Howard S. Lamb. The Post once had a membership in excess of 440.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday afternoon at the First Evangelical church. A private service will be held at the Norris funeral chapel at 1:30. The Rev. I.L. Schweitzer of Logan Square, a former pastor of the church and a friend of the deceased, will officiate in the absence of Rev. W.E. Grote who is away on vacation.
Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery with military honors in charge of Elgin Post 57, American Legion.
Friends may call at the Norris chapel.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Cpl. Christopher Batterman
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf. 153d Ill. Inf.
Died - July 9, 1936
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 227, Section 11
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Pvt. Henry H. Batterman
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. I 52d Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva on Oct. 25, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
25 year old Farm Laborer.
Issued .58 Rifled 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.
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.
Wounded in Action at Shiloh.
Wounded in Action in right arm at Corinth Oct. 3, 1862.
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.
Known Actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Henry Batterman
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Black
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Farmer
born - 1838 in Germany
Enlisted - Feb. 13, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by lt. Doty for 3 Years
Mustered In - Feb. 23, 1864 in Elgin, Ill.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky. by Capt. Guthrie
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Census
Name - Henry Batterman Aged - 32 Years
Born - 1838 in Hessen
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Clerk in Store
Spouse - Henriette Batterman Age - 23 Years
Awarded a pension for his wounded arm of $14.00 per month.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Henry Batterman Aged - 43 Years
Born - 1837 in Hessen
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 33 Prairie street
Race - White
Occupation - Clerk in Dry Goods Store
Spouse - Henrietta Batterman Age - 33 Years
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Obit: Dec. 2, 1896 issue The Elgin Daily News.
"Henry H. Batterman,"
A Veteran soldier Touched By Death.
Henry H. Batterman passed away Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. after an illness confining him to his home about nine weeks. Death was caused by intestinal tuberculosis, in spite of the best professional skill and careful nursing.Mr. Batterman was born in Haste, Germany, May 1, 1836. He came to America in 1855, coming directly to Elgin where he readily found employment on a farm.
When the war broke out he was amongst the first to offer his services to his country, and he went to the front with the 52nd Illinois Volunteer infantry, and served faithfully until the close of the war. His right forearm was shattered by a bullet at Corinth, and his record as a soldier is one to be proud of.
After the war Mr. Batterman was employed by Grote & Ettner, then in the grocery business, after which he was for some time foreman of the Vollor gum factory. Of recent years, up to the time of his last illness, he was in the employ of the Elgin National Watch Company.
About thirty years ago Henry Batterman and Miss Henrietta Schroeder of Elgin were married and their married life has been most happy. She survives him, as do five children: Mrs. May Kindelberger of Chicago, Mrs. Emma Riehemann of Elgin, and Henry, Leah, and Laura.
Thirty-seven years ago Mr. Batterman joined the German Evangelical association of Elgin. He has always been a prominent and faithful member, worked hard to help build the beautiful church home of the association in this city, and at the time of his death was one of the trustees, and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school.
His death will be mourned by all. A good citizen, a brave soldier, a loving father and husband, faithful to his church and to his friends, he has lived a life full of kindness and helpfulness. He leaves many sincere friends among the old veterans, the people of his church, and all who have employed him or worked under him.
The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the family residence 135 Prairie street and at 2 o'clock from the First Evangelical church. Rev. C. Vaubel will officiate. Veteran post, G.A.R., will attend in a body, and the impressive ritual of the order will be used at the grave.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died Dec. 2, 1896 at 435 Prairie St., Elgin. Aged 60/6/27. Cause of death listed as Acute Tuberculosis. Undertaker retained, Ackman Bros. Physician, S. P. Brown. Permit #6345.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Henry Batterman
Aged - 60 Years
Died - Dec. 2, 1896 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From Headstone Provided for Union Veterans
Soldier - Pvt. Henry H. Battermand
Unit - Ko. K 42d Ill. Infy.
Cemetery - Bluff City in Elgin, Ills.
Date of Death - Dec. 2, 1896
Headstone Supplied by - W. H. Gross in Lee, mass.
Contract Let - Oct. 30, 1896
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. H. H. Batterman
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 2, 1896
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot. 44, Section 2
Issued a Gov't Headstone
GAR records show date of death as Dec. 2, 1896
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Pvt. John Batterman
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 6, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Remarks - Died at Columbus, Ky. Sept. 18, 1864
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.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. John Batterman
Unit - Co C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 5"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
born - 1842 in Rhodenburg, Germany
Enlisted - May 6, 1864 in Elgin, Ill. by Samuel H. Hunter for 100 Days
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill.
Remarks - Died of Disease Sept. 18, 1864 in Hospital at Columbus, Ky.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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John Battinger
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Co. C 127th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 5 3/4"
Hair - Black
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Fair
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1842 in Wertenberg, Germany
Enlisted - Aug. 7, 1862 in Hampshier, Ill. by John S. Riddle for 3 years
Mustered In - Sept. 5, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out - June 5, 1865 in Washington DC by Capt. Nelson
Remarks - Wounded at Vicksburg, Miss. May 22, 1863
Residence - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil Wqr Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - John Battinger
Unit -
Co. C 127th Ill. Inf.
Died - May 13, 1872
Interred at - German Evangelical Cemetery in Hampshire, Ill.
Location - Grave 1
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From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - John Bauman
Born - 1823 in Germany
Age on July 1, 1863 - 40 Years
Race - White
Occupation - Butcher
Residence - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Sent to Columbus, Ky. in Feb. of 1862 to test it for evacuation.
Mustered Out April 21, 1865
Known Actions;
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 29, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 9, 1863
Champion Hill, Miss. May 16, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 22, 1863
Walnut Hills, Miss. June 22, 1863
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Ezra Chapel, Ga. July 28, 1864
Jonesboro, GA. Aug. 31, 1864
Bentonville, NC. March 19, '65
From the 1870 Census #237/272
Name - John Bauman Aged - 46 Years
Born - 1824 in Wurettemburg
Home in 1870 - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Saloon Keeper
Spouse - Louisa Bauman Age - 36 Years
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From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Fredrick O. Bauman
Unit -
From the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Nationality, German. Occupation, Worker at Bluff City Cemetery. Died Jan. 13, 1905 at the Milwaukee St. Station in Elgin. Cause of death, Heart Trouble with Gripp. Physician, Dr. Markley.
From the Jan. 13, 1905 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Waiting for a train to take him to Bartlett, where he expected to sign pension papers, Fredreick Baumann of 683 Villa street dropped dead. He expired on the platform of the St. Paul depot at 7 o'clock this morning, and the remains were carried into the depot by two Chicago passengers. Dr. Markley was called, but could render no assistance, because the man had died instantly. The coroner's jury gave heart failure as the cause.
Fredrick Baumann was born in Germany 67 years ago, and had been a resident of Elgin about twenty-six years. Half of that period he spent in the employ of the city at Bluff City cemetery. Cemetery visitors will remember this kindly man who assisted them in their work about the graves of loved ones.
Surviving deceased are a widow and four children - William, John, Frank and laura, all of this city.
From the Database of Ill. Veterqns Index
Name - C. J. Bethke
Unit -
Cemetery - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Ill Roll of Honor
Notice: May 6, 1876 issue The Elgin Advocate.
C. Bethke has gone out of the saloon business. He has sold his entire stock of liquors to the other saloon keepers of this place, and is going to put in a stock of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats and caps.
From the 1910 Census
Name - Charles J. Bethke Aged - 69 Years
Birth Place - Germany
Home in 1910 - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Main St.
Race - White
Immigration Year - 1859
Spouses Name - Spohia Bethke Age - 69 Years
Native Tongue - English
Home owned or Rented - Own
Home free or Mortgaged - Free
Able to Read - Yes
Able to Write - Yes
Years Married - 44
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor RollSoldier - C. P. L. Bethke
Unit - Co. H 5th Mo. or Miss. Cav.
Died April 23, 1910.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Location - Lot 76 / Section 1
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From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - John B. Bidwell
Unit -
Died 1914
Buried as Bluff City Cemetery.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name John B. Bidwell
Unit -
Record Source - 1929 Ill. Honor Roll
Note - Bluff City Cemetery is in Cook County not Kane.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Recv. John GBelding Bidwell
Birth Date - July 28, 1844
Birth Place - Berlin, Somerset Co., Penn.
Death Date - Feb. 23, 1914
Death Place - Elgin dKane Co.,, Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City, Elgin
Spouse - Evelyn Bidwell
From the Ill. G.A.R. Death Index
Name - J. B. Bidwell
Rank - Private
Unit - G Co., 79th N. J. Inft.
Death Date - Feb. 23, 1914
Obit from the Feb. 23, 1914 issue of The Elgin Daily News
Rev. John Belding Bidwell, civil war veteran, student and scholar, and a retired minister, died this morning at the family home, 235 North College street.
The Rev. Bidwell had been in failing health for several months and recently went to Chicago for examination by specialists. The general publick were not aware of the critical illness until his death was announced. He had been under opiates since Saturdaay. Death occurred at 10 o'clock.
The Rev. Bidwell was born in Honesdale, Pa., july 28, 1844, and spent his boyhood in New York and Jersey cities. His family was prominent in New York's early history. His great uncle, Peter Rowe, was one of New York's early mayors, and many other members of the family held important offices there.
With his parents, he came to Kankakee at the age of twelfe. He joined the Seventy-ninth Illionis Infantry in 1862 at the age of eighteen, serving until the end of the civil war.
After the war, he studied for the ministry and was graduated from the Unios Thiological Seminary of Chicago in 1874. The same year, he was married to Miss Evelyn Pierce, daughter og Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce, pioneer residents of Bartlett.
He was pastor of the Congregational churches at Fairmont, Neb., Perry, Ia., and Decorab, I; Later, he entered the Unitarian church and was pastor at Geneseo, Ill., and Greeley, Colo. He was a memeber and chaplain of the G.A.R. posts in the cityies where he was pastor, and was state chaplain of the G.A.R. in Colorado.
He retired from the ministry in 1904, and came to Elgin to reside. On different occasions, he oddupied the pulpit of the Universalist church here.
Besides his widow, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. F. M. Lowes, Mrs. S. S. Brown and Misses Carol and Beasle Bidwell of this city, and Mrs. C. A. Patterson of Genow; three sisters, Mrs. M. M. Thompson and mrs. William Bullock of Valparasiso, Ind., and Miss katherine Bidwell of Wolcott, ind., two brothers, William Bidwell of Wolcott, ind., and Horace Bidwell of Montana, and three grandchikdren.
The funeral service will be held at the late home, 235 North College street, at 1:30 o[clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. D. Ellenwood of the First Universalist church and Rev. Charies L. Morgan of the first Congregational church officiating. Burial will be at Bluff city.
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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Pvt. John F. Bauman
From the Dundee Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - John Bauman
Born - 1823 in Germany
Age on July 1, 1863 - 40 Years
Race - White
Occupation - Butcher
Residence - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Light Guard
Co. F 55th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Canton Rifles
Mustered In Oct. 31, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Sent to Columbus, Ky. in Feb. of 1862 to test it for evacuation.
Mustered Out April 21, 1865
Known Actions;
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 29, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 9, 1863
Champion Hill, Miss. May 16, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 22, 1863
Walnut Hills, Miss. June 22, 1863
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Ezra Chapel, Ga. July 28, 1864
Jonesboro, GA. Aug. 31, 1864
Bentonville, NC. March 19, '65
From the 1870 Census #237/272
Name - John Bauman Aged - 46 Years
Born - 1824 in Wurettemburg
Home in 1870 - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Saloon Keeper
Spouse - Louisa Bauman Age - 36 Years
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Pvt. Fred Baumann (Bauman)
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Fredrick O. Bauman
Unit -
Co. B 43d Ill. Inf.
Died - Jan. 13, 1905
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 223, Section 3
Issued a Gov't Headstone
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Soldier - Wm. or Fr'd. Bauman
Unit -
Co. D 43d Ill. Vol. Inft.
Home of Record Listed as Chicago, Ill.
Enlisted - Jan. 25, 1864
Mustered In - Feb. 29, 1864
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Frederick Bauman
Born - 1838 in Germany
Age on July 1, 1863 - 25 Years
Race - White
Marital Status - Married
Residence - Clinton, Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Nationality, German. Occupation, Worker at Bluff City Cemetery. Died Jan. 13, 1905 at the Milwaukee St. Station in Elgin. Cause of death, Heart Trouble with Gripp. Physician, Dr. Markley.
From the Jan. 13, 1905 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Waiting for a train to take him to Bartlett, where he expected to sign pension papers, Fredreick Baumann of 683 Villa street dropped dead. He expired on the platform of the St. Paul depot at 7 o'clock this morning, and the remains were carried into the depot by two Chicago passengers. Dr. Markley was called, but could render no assistance, because the man had died instantly. The coroner's jury gave heart failure as the cause.
Fredrick Baumann was born in Germany 67 years ago, and had been a resident of Elgin about twenty-six years. Half of that period he spent in the employ of the city at Bluff City cemetery. Cemetery visitors will remember this kindly man who assisted them in their work about the graves of loved ones.
Surviving deceased are a widow and four children - William, John, Frank and laura, all of this city.
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered in at Camp Kane in St. Charles Sept. 18, 1861.
Issued .56 7 shot Spencer Carbine, Revolver, and a Saber.
Discharged due to disability Dec. 23, 1861.
Garrison duties only at Columbus, Ky.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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.
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
44 year old Ships Carpenter.
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862
Issued .577 P-53 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket
Notice: Nov. 12, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Van Arman's regiment has gone, probably to Memphis to help McClernard sweep the rebels out of the Western Valley. We have the promise of letters as soon as the boys come to a halt.
Took part in the Grand Review in Washington, DC. at the end of the war.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 wounded, at Ft. Slocum in Washington.
Final Pay and Discharge at Camp Douglas June 17, 1865.
Known Actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscumbia, Ala. May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 19, 1863
Milliken’s Bend, La. June 13, 1863
Collierville, Miss. Oct. 11, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Conasine Creek, Ga. May 14, 1864
Dallas Hills, Ga. May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Marietta, Ga. Sept. 15, 1864
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From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Aged 33 years.
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862 into F Co.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Notice: Nov. 12, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Van Arman's regiment has gone, probably to Memphis to help McClernard sweep the rebels out of the Western Valley. We have the promise of letters as soon as the boys come to a halt.
Was captured, no other information listed.
Took part in the Grand Review in Washington, DC. at the end of the war.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 at Ft. Slocum in Washington.
Final Pay and Discharged at Camp Douglas June 17, 1865.
From the Post #49 files
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - W. F. Becker
Unit - Co. I 27th Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 30, 1891
Pvt. Ziba S. Beardsly
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. H 8th Ill. Cav.
Three Years Service
Farnsworth’s Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 7, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered in at Camp Kane in St. Charles Sept. 18, 1861.
Issued .56 7 shot Spencer Carbine, Revolver, and a Saber.
Discharged due to disability Dec. 23, 1861.
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 12, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.Garrison duties only at Columbus, Ky.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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.
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Pvt. Jeremiah Becker
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. E 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Elgin Sharpshooter's
Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
44 year old Ships Carpenter.
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862
Issued .577 P-53 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket
Notice: Nov. 12, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Van Arman's regiment has gone, probably to Memphis to help McClernard sweep the rebels out of the Western Valley. We have the promise of letters as soon as the boys come to a halt.
Took part in the Grand Review in Washington, DC. at the end of the war.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 wounded, at Ft. Slocum in Washington.
Final Pay and Discharge at Camp Douglas June 17, 1865.
Known Actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscumbia, Ala. May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 19, 1863
Milliken’s Bend, La. June 13, 1863
Collierville, Miss. Oct. 11, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Conasine Creek, Ga. May 14, 1864
Dallas Hills, Ga. May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Marietta, Ga. Sept. 15, 1864
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Cpl. William F. Becker
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. I 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
F Co. F 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Elgin Sharpshooter's
Enlisted Aug. 9, 1862 into I Co.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Aged 33 years.
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862 into F Co.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Notice: Nov. 12, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Van Arman's regiment has gone, probably to Memphis to help McClernard sweep the rebels out of the Western Valley. We have the promise of letters as soon as the boys come to a halt.
Was captured, no other information listed.
Took part in the Grand Review in Washington, DC. at the end of the war.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 at Ft. Slocum in Washington.
Final Pay and Discharged at Camp Douglas June 17, 1865.
Known Actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscumbia, Ala. May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. May 19, 1863
Milliken’s Bend, La. June 13, 1863
Collierville Oct. 11, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Conasine Creek, Ga. May 14, 1864
Dallas Hills, Ga. May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Marietta, Ga. Sept. 15, 1864
From the Post #49 files
Joined /Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Feb. 25, 1879.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died Dec. 31, 1891 at Sherman Hospital. Aged 65/7/7. Cause of death listed as Typhoid Fever complicated by Tuberculosis. Undertaker retained, Thornberg & Seidel. Physician, O. L. Telford at 202 S. State St. Permit. #4219.
Died Dec. 31, 1891 at Sherman Hospital. Aged 65/7/7. Cause of death listed as Typhoid Fever complicated by Tuberculosis. Undertaker retained, Thornberg & Seidel. Physician, O. L. Telford at 202 S. State St. Permit. #4219.
Obit: Dec. 31, 1891 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Wm. F. Becker, a member of the G.A.R., died this afternoon from the after-effects of typhoid fever, aged 62 years and six months. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 at the residence of Frank Tuttle, 72 Ball street.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - W. F. Becker
Unit - Co. I 27th Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 30, 1891
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 246, Section 12
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.
Location - Lot 246, Section 12
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Pvt. Robert Beckington
Co. K 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 7, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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Home of record listed as Geneva, Ill's.
Accompanied Commissioners to Fort Smith, Ark. to treat with Indians Sept. 1865.
Mustered Out Dec. 15, 1865 as a Sgt.
Known actions;
Boonville, Mo. Oct. 11, 1864
Independence, Mo. Oct. 22, 1864
Mine Creek, Kansas Oct. 26, 1864
From the Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Home of Record listed as Geneva, Ill. Mustered In – Jan. 22, 1864 at St. Charles, Ill. By Lt. Williamson Mustered Out – Dec. 15, 1865 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas Remarks – Mustered Out as Sergeant
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Member of the Long Beach, Calf. GAR Post.
From the 1880 Federal Census
Name - David Beebe Aged – 33 years
Born – about 1847
Birth Place – New York
Home in 1880 – Marshalltown, Iowa
Race – White
Wife's Name – Angie Beebe
Occupation – Blacksmith C. I. RR
Spouses Name - Angie Beebe Age - 25 Years
From the Sept. 16, 1915 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Mr. Beebe also attended the reunion thirty years ago at the Sherman house, Chicago. Policemen John Patchin, John Rippberger, George Baker, William Dalton, M. Nelson, all deceased accompanied Beege to this festival.
About fifty members of the regiment remain and it is expected that the majority will attend. A program prepared by Phil Phillips, secretary and treasurer of the organization, will afford enjoyment and at noon a dinner will be served by the women of the First M. W. church at St. Charles.
The 17th regiment was feared by all bands of criminals. It took an active part in Price's raid and chased Bill Anderson, Jesse James and Quantrill through Missouri, afterwards crossing the plains to protect the settlers from the Indians.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index 1775-1995
Name – David Beebe
Birth – About 1845, Columbus county, New York
Rank – Private
Unit - Co. B 17th Ill. Cav.
Service – 18 years of age
Service – Nov. 18, 1863 at St. Charles, Ill.
by Whom – J. C. Buck for 3 years
Height – 5' 8”
Hair – Light
Eyes – Light
Complexion – Light
Occupation – Blacksmith
Obit: Dec. 27, 1940 issue The Elgin Daily Courier-News.
Death of the Grand Army veteran leaves Comrade DeVolois W. Stevens of Wasco as the sole surviving member of Veterans Post 49 G.A.R., of Elgin.
Left Here in 1920.
Born on Sept. 6, 1847 in Ghent, Columbia county, N.Y., Mr. Beebe came with his parents to Geneva, Ill., as a small child, and it was there that he enlisted in the 17th Illinois Cavalry for service in the Civil war. After the war he located in Iowa, and in 1883 came to Elgin, where he remained until 1920. He had since resided in long Beach, and at one time was commander of the Grand Army post there, at that time the second largest unit of its kind in the United States. He had also served as assistant adjutant and quartermaster general for the G.A.R. in California and Nevada, and quite regularly attended the organization's national encampments. His last visit to Elgin was in 1937, after his attendance at the G.A.R. national reunion.
Former Alderman.
During his residence here Mr. Beebe was employed for 10 years by the Elgin National Watch Co., working in the old dial and plate rooms. Later he served in the city council as an alderman from the old sixth ward, and was on the aldermanic committee which supervised construction of the present city hall.
Mr. Beebe quit the "Shop" in the '90s and entered the insurance business. Before finally retiring, one of his last positions was that of manager of the bowling alleys at the Y.M.C.A.
His service during the Civil war was mostly in Missouri, quelling "bushwacker" uprisings, and after the war he served for a time in the plains states, assisting the government in tracking down guerrillas and bandit gangs. He had served as commander of Veterans post of the G.A.R., in this city for Eight years, and at the time of his death was just beginning his seventh year as commander of the post in Long Beach.
Burial Here In Spring.
He was a member of the First Methodist church.
Mr. Beevbe was first married to Miss Angeline Carpenter Porter, and then to Lucinda Brydges, who died in Long Beach in 1933, as a result of shock suffered in teh earthquake disaster which swept that city. A year later he married Mrs. Flora Christian, and besides the widow, and daughter, Mrs. LeVine, is survived by three grandchildren, Mrs. Lois Fritz and Donald P. LeVine of Elgin, and James K. Steven of Saranac Lake, N.Y., and a great-granddaughter, Patricia Ann LeVine of this city. Three Children preceded him in death, Edith Beebe, Ethel Beebe Steven, and Edgar D. Beebe, who was the first Elgin boy to die in service during the Spanish-American war.
The funeral service will be conducted in Long Beach on Monday, the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans to officiate. Burial will be in Elgin in the spring.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Sgt. David Beebe
Unit - Co. B 17th Ill. Cav.
Died - Dec. 26, 1941
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Grave 2, Lot 9, Soldiers Reserve
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Home of record listed as Kingston, Ill's.
Mustered Out Aug. 17, 1865
Known actions;
Old River, Miss. Feb. 10, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss.
Grand Gulf, Miss. April 29, 1863
Raymond, Miss. May 14, 1863
Champion Hills, Miss. May 16, 1863
Natchez, Miss.
Fort DeRussy, Miss. March 14, '64
Clouterville, Miss. April 22, 1864
Mansura, Miss. May 16, 1864
Yellow Bayou, Miss. May 18, 1864
Guntown's, Miss. June 10, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Chattahoochie River
Atlanta, Ga.
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Lovejoy Station, Ga. Aug. 20, 1864
Spanish Fort, Ala. April 8, 1865
Fort Blakely, Ala. April 9, 1865
Buried at Kingston Township Cemetery, West.
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Mustered Out June 24, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Enlisted at Syracuse New York Sept. 4, 1862.
Regiment left the state for Washington DC Sept. 26, 1862 for the defense of the Capital.
Commissioned 2nd Lt. Oct. 4, 1862 with rank dated from Sept. 9, 1862.
Discharged Dec. 6, 1862 at Bolivar Heights, Va., reason not listed.
Known Actions;
Ripton, Va. Nov. 9, 1862
Charlestown West Va. Dec. 2, 1862
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Thomas Benedict
Unit - N. Y. Inf.
Died Jan. 1, 1882.
Buried at South Burlington Cemetery.
Location - Lot 80
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Nathan Benham
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Born - 1823 in Me.
Enlisted - Oct. 16, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 15, 1862
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive rolls
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Home of record listed as Durand, Ill's.
Mustered In Nov. 20, 1861 at Camp Washburn near Galena, Ill's.
Issued .577 Enfield Rifles with sword bayonets.
Wounded in Action in the Face, action not listed.
Discharged Aug. 11, 1862 due to Wounds.
Known actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William R. Benham
Unit - Co G 45th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Painter
Born - 1835 in Portland, chautauque Co., New York
Enlisted - Sept. 17, 1861 in Rockford, Ill. by Capt. Smith, for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 20, 1861 in Galena, Ill.
Remarks - wounded in Right Cheek April 6, 1862 at Shiloh, Discharged Aur. 11, 1862
Residence - Durand, Winnebago Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as owner of Benham & Co. house, sign, and carriage painters, living on Crystal St.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
From the 1870 Census #237/337
Name - William Benham Aged - 35 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1880 Census
Name - William R. Benham Aged - 43 Years
born - 1837 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 269 Bridge street
Race - White
Occupation - Painter
Spouse - Hulda Benham Age - 39 Years
Awarded a Pension of $2.00 per month for a wound to the face.
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 6, 1885.
Obit: Dec. 17, 1906 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Word was received in Elgin Saturday announcing the death of Wm. R. Benham, who died Saturday morning at the home of his son, Samuel V. Benham, at Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Benham had been for many years a well known and respected resident of this city and for the past thirty years was foreman of the paint shop at the watch factory.
This summer his health began to fail and about three months ago he disposed of his property here and went to Alabama, hoping to better his condition. For a time it was thought that he was recuperating, but recently he began to fail rapidly, and the end came Saturday morning. He leaves one son, Samuel V., of Birmingham, and other relatives in this city. He was about seventy years of age and was a member of Veteran Post, No. 49, G.A.R.
The body of Mr. Benham arrived here at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon over the Milwaukee road and was taken to the home of his brother, S.A. Benham, No. 423 Ball street. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Grace M.E. church. Rev. F.F. Familoe will officiate. By order of the commander, the members of the Grand Army will assemble in the basement of the church at 1:45 to attend the service.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died Dec. 15, 1906, aged 70 years. Cause of death listed as Cancer of the Rectom. Undertaker retained, Palmer & Norris. Physician, D. B. Harkness, Health Officer. Permit #10827.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Wm. R. Benham
Unit - Co. G 45th Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 15, 1906
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 110, Section 3
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Name - Elias Bennett
Aged - 30-40 Years
Serving in the Militia
Home in 1855 - Plato, Kane Co., Ill's.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Remarks - Died at Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 28, 1864.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Aged 17 years.
Enlisted - Feb. 13, 1862 at Geneseo, NY.
Captured in Action Aug. 19, 1864 at Weldon Railroad.
Transferred through the following prison camps;
Belle Island Prison
Libby Prison
Salisbury Prison
Paroled, date not listed.
Absent on Furlough at Muster Out of Company.
Known Actions;
Cedar Mt. Va. Aug. 9, 1862
Rappahannock Station, Va. Aug. 20, 1862
Rappahannock River, Va. Aug. 21, 1862
Rappahannock Station, Va. Aug. 23, 1862
Thoroughfare Gap, Va. Aug. 28, 1862
Bull Run, Va. Aug. 30, 1862
Little River Turnpike, Va. Sept. 1, 1862
South Mt. Maryland, Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam, Maryland Sept. 17, 1862
Fredricksburg, Va. Dec. 11, 1862
Pollock's Mill Creek, Va. April 29, 1863
Chancellorsville, Va. May 2, 1863
Gettysburg, Penn. July 1, 1863
Mine Run, Va. Nov. 26, 1863
Wilderness, Va. May 5, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House, Va. May 8, 1864
Piney Branch Church, Va. May 8, 1864
Laurel Hill, Va. May 10, 1864
Spotsylvania, Va. May 12, 1864\
North Anna, Va. May 22, 1864
Totopotomoy, Va. May 27, 1864
Cold Harbor, Va. June 1, 1864
Assault on Petersburg, Va. June 16, 1864
Weldon Railroad, Va. Aug. 18, 1864
Opened a General Store in Rossburg, NY.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 March 19, 1909.
Manager of the Domestic Dept. in George M. Peck's Dry Goods Store.
Obit: July 18, 1911 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Jesse Bennett, for a number of years in charge of the domestic department at the George M. Peck dry goods store, died at the family residence, 471 Douglas avenue Sunday night, aged 66 years. Death followed a short illness.
Jesse Bennett was born December 14, 1844, at Rossburg, Alleghany county, N.Y. He spent his boyhood in that place and when the civil war broke out, although only 17 years old he enlisted. He served three years of the 104th New York volunteers. Three times during the war he was taken prisoner, being confined to Belle Island, Libby and Salisbury prisons. He was a member of Veteran Post No. 49 G.A.R.
Upon returning to Rossburg from the war he opened a general store which he continued to operate until nine years ago when he and his wife came west to Elgin to be with their daughters.
Besides his widow, Mr. Bennett is survived by four children. Mrs. William Sayler of McHenry, Herbert R. Bennett of Rossburg, N.Y., Mrs. Walter C. Besley, of Woodstock and Mrs. George A. Hanley of Elgin.
The funeral will be held Wednesday noon at 12 o'clock from the late residence, 471 Douglas avenue. The funeral party will go by train to McHenry where enterment will take place.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died July 14, 1911, at 871 Douglas Ave., Elgin. Aged 66/7/2. Cause of death listed as a Double Rupture suffered for many years. Undertaker retained, J. B. Norris. Physician, H. Derringer. Permit #13237.
Buried in McHenry, Ill.
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From the April 8, 1916 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier, Obit
At 7 o'clock this morning, today being his sixty-eighth birthday. Chas. Francis VBenthuysen, an old soldier, member of the G.A.R. and of the Fifty - Second Illinois Veteran Volunteer association, died at the soldiers and Sailors home at Milwaukee, Wis.
One of the best known men in this city and vicinity. Mr. Benthuysen's circle of friends and former comrades is a wide one. He was born April 8, 1848.
His expericense in the civil war was one which had its pathetic side as well as that of valor and bravery. With him enlisted his father in the Fifty Secont regiment in this city. During their service they did not know of each other's whereabouts asa they vecame separated altho in the same regiment. but on their return they met each other for the first time in several months.
For several years Mr. Benthuysen owned a blacksmith shop in Algonquin where he went when nine years of age. His birthplce was in Caterangds county, New York. Death is thought to have been caused by heart trouble from which he had been suffering for some time.
But the news of his death was a shock to his family and many friends as his condition was not thought to have been serious.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Stead of Elgin, two sons Charles Caustin of St. Charles, two brothers, Minard of Elgin and H. A. Benthuysen of Algonquin. The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at Milwaukee.
His daughter and two sons and the brothers plan to attend the funeral services next Monday.
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Mustered Out - July 18, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Oct. 3, 1916.
From the 1920 Census
Name - Martin Berry Aged - 74 Years
Birth Place - Ireland
Home in 1920 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Dundee Ave.
Race - White
Marital Status - Widower
Native Tongue - Irish
Able to Speak English - Yes
Naturalization Status - Naturialized
Able to Read - Yes
Able to Write - Yes
From the 1920 Elgin Directory
Name - Martin Berry
Address - 525 Dundee Ave
From the 1929 Elgin Directory
name - Martin Berry
Address - 525 Dundee Ave.
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Comm. Sgt. David R. Beebe
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 17th Ill. Cav.
Field 17th Ill. Cav.
Mustered In Jan. 22, 1864 as a private.Home of record listed as Geneva, Ill's.
Accompanied Commissioners to Fort Smith, Ark. to treat with Indians Sept. 1865.
Mustered Out Dec. 15, 1865 as a Sgt.
Known actions;
Boonville, Mo. Oct. 11, 1864
Independence, Mo. Oct. 22, 1864
Mine Creek, Kansas Oct. 26, 1864
From the Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Home of Record listed as Geneva, Ill. Mustered In – Jan. 22, 1864 at St. Charles, Ill. By Lt. Williamson Mustered Out – Dec. 15, 1865 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas Remarks – Mustered Out as Sergeant
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Member of the Long Beach, Calf. GAR Post.
From the 1880 Federal Census
Name - David Beebe Aged – 33 years
Born – about 1847
Birth Place – New York
Home in 1880 – Marshalltown, Iowa
Race – White
Wife's Name – Angie Beebe
Occupation – Blacksmith C. I. RR
Spouses Name - Angie Beebe Age - 25 Years
From the Sept. 16, 1915 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
VETERANS TO ATTEND ST. CHARLES REUNION
D. B. Beebe and E. E. Taylor, two well known G.A.R. veterans are the only Elgin survivors of the 17 Illinois cavalry regiment who will attend the annual reunion at St. Charles Friday, September 17.Mr. Beebe also attended the reunion thirty years ago at the Sherman house, Chicago. Policemen John Patchin, John Rippberger, George Baker, William Dalton, M. Nelson, all deceased accompanied Beege to this festival.
About fifty members of the regiment remain and it is expected that the majority will attend. A program prepared by Phil Phillips, secretary and treasurer of the organization, will afford enjoyment and at noon a dinner will be served by the women of the First M. W. church at St. Charles.
The 17th regiment was feared by all bands of criminals. It took an active part in Price's raid and chased Bill Anderson, Jesse James and Quantrill through Missouri, afterwards crossing the plains to protect the settlers from the Indians.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index 1775-1995
Name – David Beebe
Birth – About 1845, Columbus county, New York
Rank – Private
Unit - Co. B 17th Ill. Cav.
Service – 18 years of age
Service – Nov. 18, 1863 at St. Charles, Ill.
by Whom – J. C. Buck for 3 years
Height – 5' 8”
Hair – Light
Eyes – Light
Complexion – Light
Occupation – Blacksmith
Obit: Dec. 27, 1940 issue The Elgin Daily Courier-News.
"David R. Beebe is Dead at 93,"
Former Elginite Active in West Coast G.A.R.
David R. Beebe, 93 years old, a former well known Elginite who achieved high rank in the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of California and Nevada, died early today at his home in Long Beach, Calif., according to word received by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth B. LeVine, 278 Kimball st.Death of the Grand Army veteran leaves Comrade DeVolois W. Stevens of Wasco as the sole surviving member of Veterans Post 49 G.A.R., of Elgin.
Left Here in 1920.
Born on Sept. 6, 1847 in Ghent, Columbia county, N.Y., Mr. Beebe came with his parents to Geneva, Ill., as a small child, and it was there that he enlisted in the 17th Illinois Cavalry for service in the Civil war. After the war he located in Iowa, and in 1883 came to Elgin, where he remained until 1920. He had since resided in long Beach, and at one time was commander of the Grand Army post there, at that time the second largest unit of its kind in the United States. He had also served as assistant adjutant and quartermaster general for the G.A.R. in California and Nevada, and quite regularly attended the organization's national encampments. His last visit to Elgin was in 1937, after his attendance at the G.A.R. national reunion.
Former Alderman.
During his residence here Mr. Beebe was employed for 10 years by the Elgin National Watch Co., working in the old dial and plate rooms. Later he served in the city council as an alderman from the old sixth ward, and was on the aldermanic committee which supervised construction of the present city hall.
Mr. Beebe quit the "Shop" in the '90s and entered the insurance business. Before finally retiring, one of his last positions was that of manager of the bowling alleys at the Y.M.C.A.
His service during the Civil war was mostly in Missouri, quelling "bushwacker" uprisings, and after the war he served for a time in the plains states, assisting the government in tracking down guerrillas and bandit gangs. He had served as commander of Veterans post of the G.A.R., in this city for Eight years, and at the time of his death was just beginning his seventh year as commander of the post in Long Beach.
Burial Here In Spring.
He was a member of the First Methodist church.
Mr. Beevbe was first married to Miss Angeline Carpenter Porter, and then to Lucinda Brydges, who died in Long Beach in 1933, as a result of shock suffered in teh earthquake disaster which swept that city. A year later he married Mrs. Flora Christian, and besides the widow, and daughter, Mrs. LeVine, is survived by three grandchildren, Mrs. Lois Fritz and Donald P. LeVine of Elgin, and James K. Steven of Saranac Lake, N.Y., and a great-granddaughter, Patricia Ann LeVine of this city. Three Children preceded him in death, Edith Beebe, Ethel Beebe Steven, and Edgar D. Beebe, who was the first Elgin boy to die in service during the Spanish-American war.
The funeral service will be conducted in Long Beach on Monday, the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans to officiate. Burial will be in Elgin in the spring.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Sgt. David Beebe
Unit - Co. B 17th Ill. Cav.
Died - Dec. 26, 1941
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Grave 2, Lot 9, Soldiers Reserve
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Sgt. George M. Bell
G Co. G 95th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Worden's Battalion
Mustered In Sept. 4, 1862.Home of record listed as Kingston, Ill's.
Mustered Out Aug. 17, 1865
Known actions;
Old River, Miss. Feb. 10, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss.
Grand Gulf, Miss. April 29, 1863
Raymond, Miss. May 14, 1863
Champion Hills, Miss. May 16, 1863
Natchez, Miss.
Fort DeRussy, Miss. March 14, '64
Clouterville, Miss. April 22, 1864
Mansura, Miss. May 16, 1864
Yellow Bayou, Miss. May 18, 1864
Guntown's, Miss. June 10, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Chattahoochie River
Atlanta, Ga.
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Lovejoy Station, Ga. Aug. 20, 1864
Spanish Fort, Ala. April 8, 1865
Fort Blakely, Ala. April 9, 1865
Buried at Kingston Township Cemetery, West.
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Cpl. Stephen Bell
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Nov. 4, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out June 24, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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2nd Lt. Thomas A. Benedict
Co. G 149th NY Inf.
Aged 28 years.Enlisted at Syracuse New York Sept. 4, 1862.
Regiment left the state for Washington DC Sept. 26, 1862 for the defense of the Capital.
Commissioned 2nd Lt. Oct. 4, 1862 with rank dated from Sept. 9, 1862.
Discharged Dec. 6, 1862 at Bolivar Heights, Va., reason not listed.
Known Actions;
Ripton, Va. Nov. 9, 1862
Charlestown West Va. Dec. 2, 1862
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Thomas Benedict
Unit - N. Y. Inf.
Died Jan. 1, 1882.
Buried at South Burlington Cemetery.
Location - Lot 80
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Pvt. Nathan Benham
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Oct. 16, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Deserted Oct. 15, 1863From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Nathan Benham
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Born - 1823 in Me.
Enlisted - Oct. 16, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 15, 1862
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive rolls
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Pvt. William R. Benham
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 45th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Washburn, Lead Mine Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 17, 1861Home of record listed as Durand, Ill's.
Mustered In Nov. 20, 1861 at Camp Washburn near Galena, Ill's.
Issued .577 Enfield Rifles with sword bayonets.
Wounded in Action in the Face, action not listed.
Discharged Aug. 11, 1862 due to Wounds.
Known actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William R. Benham
Unit - Co G 45th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Painter
Born - 1835 in Portland, chautauque Co., New York
Enlisted - Sept. 17, 1861 in Rockford, Ill. by Capt. Smith, for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 20, 1861 in Galena, Ill.
Remarks - wounded in Right Cheek April 6, 1862 at Shiloh, Discharged Aur. 11, 1862
Residence - Durand, Winnebago Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as owner of Benham & Co. house, sign, and carriage painters, living on Crystal St.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
From the 1870 Census #237/337
Name - William Benham Aged - 35 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1880 Census
Name - William R. Benham Aged - 43 Years
born - 1837 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 269 Bridge street
Race - White
Occupation - Painter
Spouse - Hulda Benham Age - 39 Years
Awarded a Pension of $2.00 per month for a wound to the face.
From the Post #49 files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 6, 1885.
Obit: Dec. 17, 1906 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Word was received in Elgin Saturday announcing the death of Wm. R. Benham, who died Saturday morning at the home of his son, Samuel V. Benham, at Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Benham had been for many years a well known and respected resident of this city and for the past thirty years was foreman of the paint shop at the watch factory.
This summer his health began to fail and about three months ago he disposed of his property here and went to Alabama, hoping to better his condition. For a time it was thought that he was recuperating, but recently he began to fail rapidly, and the end came Saturday morning. He leaves one son, Samuel V., of Birmingham, and other relatives in this city. He was about seventy years of age and was a member of Veteran Post, No. 49, G.A.R.
The body of Mr. Benham arrived here at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon over the Milwaukee road and was taken to the home of his brother, S.A. Benham, No. 423 Ball street. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Grace M.E. church. Rev. F.F. Familoe will officiate. By order of the commander, the members of the Grand Army will assemble in the basement of the church at 1:45 to attend the service.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died Dec. 15, 1906, aged 70 years. Cause of death listed as Cancer of the Rectom. Undertaker retained, Palmer & Norris. Physician, D. B. Harkness, Health Officer. Permit #10827.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Wm. R. Benham
Unit - Co. G 45th Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 15, 1906
Buried at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 110, Section 3
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Pvt. Elias Bennett
Listed on the 1855 Illinois State CensusName - Elias Bennett
Aged - 30-40 Years
Serving in the Militia
Home in 1855 - Plato, Kane Co., Ill's.
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 - at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Remarks - Died at Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 28, 1864.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
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Pvt. Jesse Bennett
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
C Co. 104th NY Inf.
Home of record listed as Rossburg, New York.Aged 17 years.
Enlisted - Feb. 13, 1862 at Geneseo, NY.
Captured in Action Aug. 19, 1864 at Weldon Railroad.
Transferred through the following prison camps;
Belle Island Prison
Libby Prison
Salisbury Prison
Paroled, date not listed.
Absent on Furlough at Muster Out of Company.
Known Actions;
Cedar Mt. Va. Aug. 9, 1862
Rappahannock Station, Va. Aug. 20, 1862
Rappahannock River, Va. Aug. 21, 1862
Rappahannock Station, Va. Aug. 23, 1862
Thoroughfare Gap, Va. Aug. 28, 1862
Bull Run, Va. Aug. 30, 1862
Little River Turnpike, Va. Sept. 1, 1862
South Mt. Maryland, Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam, Maryland Sept. 17, 1862
Fredricksburg, Va. Dec. 11, 1862
Pollock's Mill Creek, Va. April 29, 1863
Chancellorsville, Va. May 2, 1863
Gettysburg, Penn. July 1, 1863
Mine Run, Va. Nov. 26, 1863
Wilderness, Va. May 5, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House, Va. May 8, 1864
Piney Branch Church, Va. May 8, 1864
Laurel Hill, Va. May 10, 1864
Spotsylvania, Va. May 12, 1864\
North Anna, Va. May 22, 1864
Totopotomoy, Va. May 27, 1864
Cold Harbor, Va. June 1, 1864
Assault on Petersburg, Va. June 16, 1864
Weldon Railroad, Va. Aug. 18, 1864
Opened a General Store in Rossburg, NY.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 March 19, 1909.
Manager of the Domestic Dept. in George M. Peck's Dry Goods Store.
Obit: July 18, 1911 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Jesse Bennett, for a number of years in charge of the domestic department at the George M. Peck dry goods store, died at the family residence, 471 Douglas avenue Sunday night, aged 66 years. Death followed a short illness.
Jesse Bennett was born December 14, 1844, at Rossburg, Alleghany county, N.Y. He spent his boyhood in that place and when the civil war broke out, although only 17 years old he enlisted. He served three years of the 104th New York volunteers. Three times during the war he was taken prisoner, being confined to Belle Island, Libby and Salisbury prisons. He was a member of Veteran Post No. 49 G.A.R.
Upon returning to Rossburg from the war he opened a general store which he continued to operate until nine years ago when he and his wife came west to Elgin to be with their daughters.
Besides his widow, Mr. Bennett is survived by four children. Mrs. William Sayler of McHenry, Herbert R. Bennett of Rossburg, N.Y., Mrs. Walter C. Besley, of Woodstock and Mrs. George A. Hanley of Elgin.
The funeral will be held Wednesday noon at 12 o'clock from the late residence, 471 Douglas avenue. The funeral party will go by train to McHenry where enterment will take place.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Died July 14, 1911, at 871 Douglas Ave., Elgin. Aged 66/7/2. Cause of death listed as a Double Rupture suffered for many years. Undertaker retained, J. B. Norris. Physician, H. Derringer. Permit #13237.
Buried in McHenry, Ill.
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Charles F. Benthuysen
? Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inft.
The Lincoln Regiment
From the April 8, 1916 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier, Obit
At 7 o'clock this morning, today being his sixty-eighth birthday. Chas. Francis VBenthuysen, an old soldier, member of the G.A.R. and of the Fifty - Second Illinois Veteran Volunteer association, died at the soldiers and Sailors home at Milwaukee, Wis.
One of the best known men in this city and vicinity. Mr. Benthuysen's circle of friends and former comrades is a wide one. He was born April 8, 1848.
His expericense in the civil war was one which had its pathetic side as well as that of valor and bravery. With him enlisted his father in the Fifty Secont regiment in this city. During their service they did not know of each other's whereabouts asa they vecame separated altho in the same regiment. but on their return they met each other for the first time in several months.
For several years Mr. Benthuysen owned a blacksmith shop in Algonquin where he went when nine years of age. His birthplce was in Caterangds county, New York. Death is thought to have been caused by heart trouble from which he had been suffering for some time.
But the news of his death was a shock to his family and many friends as his condition was not thought to have been serious.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Stead of Elgin, two sons Charles Caustin of St. Charles, two brothers, Minard of Elgin and H. A. Benthuysen of Algonquin. The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at Milwaukee.
His daughter and two sons and the brothers plan to attend the funeral services next Monday.
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Pvt. Peter Berdean
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted - Oct. 10, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out - July 18, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Martin Berry
Unknown Regiment
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Oct. 3, 1916.
From the 1920 Census
Name - Martin Berry Aged - 74 Years
Birth Place - Ireland
Home in 1920 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Dundee Ave.
Race - White
Marital Status - Widower
Native Tongue - Irish
Able to Speak English - Yes
Naturalization Status - Naturialized
Able to Read - Yes
Able to Write - Yes
From the 1920 Elgin Directory
Name - Martin Berry
Address - 525 Dundee Ave
From the 1929 Elgin Directory
name - Martin Berry
Address - 525 Dundee Ave.
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William Berthauer
From the Illinois Marriage Index
Name - William Berthaiur
Spouse - Sarah Seward
Marriage Date - Set. 28, 1861
Marriage County - Kane
Name - William Berthaiur
Spouse - Sarah Seward
Marriage Date - Set. 28, 1861
Marriage County - Kane
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - William Berthauer
Unit - (Not Listed)
Died - April 8, 1867
Interred at - East Clinton Cemetery in Elgin Township, Ill. (South Elgin)
Location - Lot 10, Block 8
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Cpl. Carl J. Bethke
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.From the Database of Ill. Veterqns Index
Name - C. J. Bethke
Unit -
Co. E 4th Mo. (Miss.) Cav.
Enlisted as a private.Cemetery - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Ill Roll of Honor
Notice: May 6, 1876 issue The Elgin Advocate.
C. Bethke has gone out of the saloon business. He has sold his entire stock of liquors to the other saloon keepers of this place, and is going to put in a stock of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats and caps.
From the 1910 Census
Name - Charles J. Bethke Aged - 69 Years
Birth Place - Germany
Home in 1910 - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Street - Main St.
Race - White
Immigration Year - 1859
Spouses Name - Spohia Bethke Age - 69 Years
Native Tongue - English
Home owned or Rented - Own
Home free or Mortgaged - Free
Able to Read - Yes
Able to Write - Yes
Years Married - 44
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor RollSoldier - C. P. L. Bethke
Unit - Co. H 5th Mo. or Miss. Cav.
Died April 23, 1910.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Location - Lot 76 / Section 1
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Sgt. John B. Bidwell
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - John B. Bidwell
Unit -
Co. I 76th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Co. I 66th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Died 1914
Buried as Bluff City Cemetery.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name John B. Bidwell
Unit -
66th USC Inft.
Cemetery - Bluff City, Kane Co., Ill.Record Source - 1929 Ill. Honor Roll
Note - Bluff City Cemetery is in Cook County not Kane.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Recv. John GBelding Bidwell
Birth Date - July 28, 1844
Birth Place - Berlin, Somerset Co., Penn.
Death Date - Feb. 23, 1914
Death Place - Elgin dKane Co.,, Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City, Elgin
Spouse - Evelyn Bidwell
From the Ill. G.A.R. Death Index
Name - J. B. Bidwell
Rank - Private
Unit - G Co., 79th N. J. Inft.
Death Date - Feb. 23, 1914
Obit from the Feb. 23, 1914 issue of The Elgin Daily News
Rev. John Belding Bidwell, civil war veteran, student and scholar, and a retired minister, died this morning at the family home, 235 North College street.
The Rev. Bidwell had been in failing health for several months and recently went to Chicago for examination by specialists. The general publick were not aware of the critical illness until his death was announced. He had been under opiates since Saturdaay. Death occurred at 10 o'clock.
The Rev. Bidwell was born in Honesdale, Pa., july 28, 1844, and spent his boyhood in New York and Jersey cities. His family was prominent in New York's early history. His great uncle, Peter Rowe, was one of New York's early mayors, and many other members of the family held important offices there.
With his parents, he came to Kankakee at the age of twelfe. He joined the Seventy-ninth Illionis Infantry in 1862 at the age of eighteen, serving until the end of the civil war.
After the war, he studied for the ministry and was graduated from the Unios Thiological Seminary of Chicago in 1874. The same year, he was married to Miss Evelyn Pierce, daughter og Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce, pioneer residents of Bartlett.
He was pastor of the Congregational churches at Fairmont, Neb., Perry, Ia., and Decorab, I; Later, he entered the Unitarian church and was pastor at Geneseo, Ill., and Greeley, Colo. He was a memeber and chaplain of the G.A.R. posts in the cityies where he was pastor, and was state chaplain of the G.A.R. in Colorado.
He retired from the ministry in 1904, and came to Elgin to reside. On different occasions, he oddupied the pulpit of the Universalist church here.
Besides his widow, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. F. M. Lowes, Mrs. S. S. Brown and Misses Carol and Beasle Bidwell of this city, and Mrs. C. A. Patterson of Genow; three sisters, Mrs. M. M. Thompson and mrs. William Bullock of Valparasiso, Ind., and Miss katherine Bidwell of Wolcott, ind., two brothers, William Bidwell of Wolcott, ind., and Horace Bidwell of Montana, and three grandchikdren.
The funeral service will be held at the late home, 235 North College street, at 1:30 o[clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. D. Ellenwood of the First Universalist church and Rev. Charies L. Morgan of the first Congregational church officiating. Burial will be at Bluff city.
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Pvt. William H. Bigelow
Co. A 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 12, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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Pvt. Alexander Bingham
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Alexander Bingham
Unit -
Co. C 106th New York Inf.
Died - Oct. 20, 1869
Interred at - Elgin City Cemetery
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Pvt. John Binnie (Binner)
Co. I 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon on Geneva.Home of record listed as Dundee, Ill's.
Issued .58 rifled musket.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 24, 1864.
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
Listed on the 1870 Census #237/442 as aged 35 years, from Scotland, living in Rutland, Ill.
From the 1870 Census #237/442
Name - John Binnie Aged - 35 Years
Born - Scotland
Home in 1870 - Rutland, Kane Co., Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. John Binnie
Unit - Co. I 52d Ill. Inf.
Died Oct. 31, 1864.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Location - Lot 278 / Block 3
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Cpl. Jerome G. Blackman
Co. C 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 12, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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Pvt. Emel Blackmere
Co. G 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 15, 1864.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
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.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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Pvt. Henry H. Blair
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Oct. 3, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
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Pvt. Joel L. Blank
From the 1860 Census
Name - Joel Blank Aged - 14 Years
Birth Place - Illinos
Home in 1860 - Wayne, DuPage Co., Ill.
Post Office - Winfield, Ill.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Joel Blank
Rank - Pvt.
Init -
Co. F 105th Ill. Inft.
Marital Status - SingleOccupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1843
Birth Place - Illinois
War - Civil War
War Years - 1861-1865
Service Entry Age - 19 Years
Service Entry Place - Wayne, Ill.Died Nov. 14, 1862 in Hospital at Bowling Green, Ky.
Residence - Milton, DuPage Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note;
There is no listing for him in the Ill. Adj't. Gen's. Report as having served in Co. F, 105th Ill.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Joel L. Blank
Death Date - Nov. 22, 1862
Death Place - Bowling Green, Warren Co., Ky.
Cemetery - Wayne Center
Burial Place - DuPage Co., Ill.
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Pvt. James Blowers
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Sept. 2, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's Nov. 15, 1862
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out July 18, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Pvt. Lewis Barton Babbitt
Born, 1846 in New York.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. K 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 18, 1864.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Lewis Babbitt
Rank - Pvt.
Unit - Co. K 141st Ill. Inf.
Service Entry Age - 19 Years
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - John Gilman
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Elgin, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Lewis Babbitt
Service - K 141 Ill Inf
Date of Filing - April 28, 1909
Class - Invalid
Application #138303
Certificate #1155318
State - Illinois
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Lewis Babbitt
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 18, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Surved - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Service Record - Enlisted in Co. K 141st Ill. Inft. Regt. on June 16, 1864. Mustered out on Oct. 10, 1864 at Chicago, Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Federal Pension Records.
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Lewis Babbitt
Unit - Co. K 141st Ill. Inft.
Interred at Whitney cemetery in St. Charles, Ill.
Location - Lot 27
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Comm. Sgt. William H. Bachelor (Batchelor)
Newton Guards
Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Owned a Shoe Store in Elgin.
Member Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Died April 3, 1895 at Milwaukee, Wisc.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - C/Sgt. Wm. H. Batchelor
Unit - Co. H 7th Ohio Cav.
Died - April 3, 1895
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 36 / Section 8
Issued a Gov't headstone
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Pvt. Austin A. C. Bacon
From the 1860 Census
Name - Austin A. BAcon Aged - 20 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860- 3rd Ward, Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.
Dispatch April 15, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ILLINOIS STATE MILITIA
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. APRIL 15, 1861
In view of the present dangers menacing the Government, and the probability of an immediate call being made on the several States of this Union for troops to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting the Capital and public property of this Union, the commandants of the several divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies will take immediate steps towards perfecting the drills and discipline of their several commands, and hold themselves in readiness for actual service.By order of the Commander-in-chief.
T.S. MATHER Adjutant General
Dispatch, April 16, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April 16, 1861
The Secretary of War, under and by direction of the President of the United States, having called upon the Executive of the State of the immediate organization of six regiments of volunteer militia to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the United States, and to protect the public property, therefore I, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois, and commander-in-Chief of the militia thereof, do call upon the commandants of divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies to aid in raising and organizing the same immediately, and if there be no such officers, then the sheriff of each county.By the instruction of the war Department, each company will consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and eighty men.
Each company will elect its own officers, and when the several companies shall meet at the place of rendezvous, they will be formed into regiments, and will elect their own regimental officers. As fast as the companies are formed the commanding officer will make a return to the office of the adjutant General, stating the names of the officers and number of men in each company. No person under the rank of a commissioned officer, will be received who is apparently over the age of forty-five, or under the age of eighteen years.
Springfield is appointed the place of rendezvous, to which place each company or regiment will repair, at the earliest practicable period where tents, and such other convenances as can be procured, will be furnished.
Companies will be received in the order in which their services are offered.
(signed) RICHARD YATES, Commander-in-Chief
THOMAS S. MATHER Adjutant General Illinois Militia.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splendid company have tendered their service to the Governor for service in regiments that Illinois is to furnish to vindicate the honor of the country.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Continentals
Enlisted - April 22, 1861Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In - for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered Out - at Mound City, Ill. July 25, 1861.
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name - Austin A. C. Bacon
Rank - Private
Company - A
Unit - 7th Ill. Inft.
Birthdate - About 1840
Service Entry Age - 21 Years
Service Entry Date - April 22, 1861
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Captain Joslyn
Period - 3 Months
Muster In Date - April 25, 1861
Muster In Place - Springfield, Ill.
Muster Out Date - July 25, 1861
Record Source - Ill. Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls.
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Pvt. William Bacon
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisCo. G 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 12, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Remarks - Deserted June 17, 1864
From the Database of Ill. Veterans Index
Name - William Bacon
Rank - Private
Company - G
Unit - 141st Ill. Inft.
Marital Status - Single
Birth Date - About 1846
Service Entry Age - 18 Years
Service Entry Date - May 12, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Captain Hunter
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted at Camp Kane, Ill. June 17, 1864
Record Source - Ill. Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Pvt. Alex Bailey
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out July 18, 1865.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. Dec. 29, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
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Capt. Cyrus P. (B) Baily
Listed on the 1860 Federal Census #768/5119Name - Cyrus Baily Aged - 26 year
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Carpentersville, Kane Co., Ill's.
From the Dundee Reserve Militia Rolls
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.Co. ? ? U.S.C.T.
From the Special War Tax Assessment for 1863
Name Cyrus P. Baily
Location - Dundee, Ill.
Occupation - Capt. in Col'd Rgmt.
Valuation - 120
Rate - 5
Class A Duty - 6.00
Total Tax due - 6.00
From the 1880 Census
Name - Cyrus M. Daily Aged - 36 Years
Birth Place - Ill.
Home in 1880 - Newton, Jefferson Co., Nebraska
Rce - White
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Spouses Name - Mattie K. Baily Age- 32 Years
From the Nebraska 1885 Census
Name - Cyrus Baily
Aged - 41 Years
Birth Year - About 1844
Birth Place - Ill.
Race - White
Census Location - Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson, Neb.
Enumerator - August Koeppel
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Hospital Steward John Bailey
Name - John Baily
Unit -
Co. A 2nd Cav.
Cemetery - DundeeBurial Place - Kane Co.
Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
Member Dundee GAR Post #519.
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Died - Nov. 9, 1896
Interred at Dundee Township Cemetery, West
From the Ill. Marriage Index, 1860 - 1880
Name - John E. Baily
Marriage Date - March 9, 1880
Marriage Place - Kane Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Emma Barton
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Pvt. Alfred Baker
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. A 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 20, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out - Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Alfred Baker
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. A 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 11 1/2"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Fair
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Somersetshire, England
Service Entry Aged - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - May 20, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Thomas Clark
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill. Elgin
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Alfred Baker
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 20, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
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Pvt. August Baker
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Three Years Service
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Dec. 29, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Jan. 10, 1863
At Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
On April 1, 1863 Battery turned in Four of their 24 pound Howitzers and were issued two 12 pound James Rifles.
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Pvt. Charles D. Baker
From the Elgin Reserve Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. C 141st Ill Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted - May 2, 1864.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In - June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered - Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Charles D. Baker
Rank - Private
Unit - Co. C 141st Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 5"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - New York
Service Entry Age - 19 Years
Service Entry Date - May 2, 1864
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Capt. Samuel H. Hunter
Period - 100 Days
Muster In Date - June 16, 1864
Muster In Place - Camp Kane, Ill. Elgin
Muster Out Date - Oct. 10, 1864
Muster Out Place - Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Horr
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the U.S. Soldiers Records and Profiles
Name - Charles D. Baker
Residence - Illinois
Enlistment Date - May 2, 1864
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - Yes
Record Source - Illinois Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men, National Archives Index to Pension Records.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Cooper boarding with Christopher Baker.
From the 1880 Census
Name - Charles Baker Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Works Watch Factory
Spouses Name - Nellie Baker Age - 24 Years
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Pvt. Christopher P. Baker
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Union Grays
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
The Fox River Regiment
Enlisted - Aug. 8, 1861
Mustered In - Sept. 23, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 P53 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket
Remarks - Discharged Nov. 8, 1864, expiration of term of service.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 20, 1863
Missionary Ridge Nov. 25, 1863
New Hope Church, Ga. Nov. 27, 1863
Rocky Face Ridge, Ga. May 7, 1864
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Adairsville, Ga. May 17, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
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.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as a Laborer living on the corner of Mill & Lawrence St's.
From the 1870 Census
Name - Christopher P. Baker Aged - 48 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
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Cpl. John Baker
From the 1860 Census #711/4762
Name - John Baker Aged - 19 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1860 - Plato Center, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Serving at Home
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
Killed near Atlanta, Ga. July 24, 1864
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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Sgt. Edward (Edwin) Eugene Balch
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
36th Ill. Mounted Inf.
Plato Cavalry
Re-designated as the
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Co. K 10th Ill. Cav.
Three Years Service
Clinton's Rangers
Enlisted Aug. 17, 1861Home or record listed as Naperville, Ill's.
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.
Chief of Scouts for Gen. Hooker.
Captured and confined at Andersonville prison.
Escaped from Andersonville.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran Dec. 20, 1863 and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.Transferred to K Co. 10th Ill. Cav.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 17, 1883.
From the 1900 Census
Name - Edward E. Balch Aged - 56 Years
Born - New York
Home in 1900 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Letter Carrier
Obit: Nov. 17, 1931 issue The Elgin Courier-News.
"Rites Wednesday for 'Dad' Balch,"
Edwin E. Balch, 88 years old, known to many of the older residents of Elgin as "Dad" Balch, one of the few surviving Civil war veterans of the city, died shortly after noon yesterday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.R. Gaffin, 917 Center street.He was born in Genesee county, New York, September 18, 1843, and had spent his 88 years in comparatively good health, save for the last ten days, when he was seriously ill. The Balch family came to Illinois in the late 40's, settling at Naperville.
When the Civil war broke out, Mr. Balch enlisted in the 36th Illinois infantry, while not yet 18 years old. He served the full four years, and took part in the major engagements of the western army. While on the staff of General Hooker as chief of scouts, he was captured by the Confederates and lodged in Anderson prison, eventually escaping. He was one of those who marched with General Sherman to the sea. He was mustered out of service as a sergeant, in 1865. Frank B. Perkins of Elgin is the only other member of the old 36th infantry.
After the war Mr. Balch married Miss Abbie Church, at Woodstock. They lived at Algonquin for a short time, moving later to Elgin. Mr. Balch having been employed in the Elgin National Watch company. Later he was employed at T.F. Swan on Grove avenue, who at that time owned a grocery store. After several years Mr. Balch entered the grocery business on Grove avenue, the firm known as Balch and Morton. Later the firm became Balch and Colie, located on Spring street.
He abandoned the grocery business, and became a letter carrier, a position he held for 23 years.
Mr. Balch was a member of the G.A.R., Veteran Post No. 49.
Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Gaffin, Miss Delia Balch, Mrs. Charles Gregor, of Elgin, and Mrs. Carl Gerlach, of Chicago; two step-sisters, Mrs. Fred Cole, of Chicago. There are also three grandchildren and three great grand children. Mrs. Balch died five years ago.
Funeral services will be held from the Norris chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. Paul H. Yourd of the First Congregational church officiating. Members of the Elgin G.A.R. will participate, under the direction of Commander E.E. Taylor. Pallbearers will be his former associated from the postoffice. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery.
As recorded on the Elgin Sexton's ledger
Occupation, Retired Teamster. Died Nov. 16, 1931 at 917 Center St. Aged 88/2/0. Cause of death listed as Cardiac Failure 4 days, Senility for 1 year. Undertaker retained, F. G. Norris. Physician, Kevin N. West. Permit #25010.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Edwin Eugene Balch
Unit - Co. K 8th Cav.
Died - Nov. 16, 1931
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 308, Section 16
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Cpl. Charles Baldwin
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. K 52n Ill. Vol. Inft.
Three Years Service
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva as a private.Home of record listed as Hampshire, Ill's.
Issued .58 rifled 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.
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.
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 at 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
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Pingree Grove, Ill.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Charles Baldwin
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Jan. 22, 1906.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 301, Section 11
Issued a Gov't Headstone
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Pvt. Henry P. Baldwin
Attended the Elgin Academy.Dispatch April 15, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, ILLINOIS STATE MILITIA
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. APRIL 15, 1861
In view of the present dangers menacing the Government, and the probability of an immediate call being made on the several States of this Union for troops to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting the Capital and public property of this Union, the commandants of the several divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies will take immediate steps towards perfecting the drills and discipline of their several commands, and hold themselves in readiness for actual service.By order of the Commander-in-chief.
T.S. MATHER Adjutant General
Dispatch, April 16, 1861, Adjt. Gen. Mather's office.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS,
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. April 16, 1861
The Secretary of War, under and by direction of the President of the United States, having called upon the Executive of the State of the immediate organization of six regiments of volunteer militia to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the United States, and to protect the public property, therefore I, Richard Yates, Governor of the State of Illinois, and commander-in-Chief of the militia thereof, do call upon the commandants of divisions, brigades, regiments and independent companies to aid in raising and organizing the same immediately, and if there be no such officers, then the sheriff of each county.By the instruction of the war Department, each company will consist of one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, four sergeants, four corporals, two musicians, and eighty men.
Each company will elect its own officers, and when the several companies shall meet at the place of rendezvous, they will be formed into regiments, and will elect their own regimental officers. As fast as the companies are formed the commanding officer will make a return to the office of the adjutant General, stating the names of the officers and number of men in each company. No person under the rank of a commissioned officer, will be received who is apparently over the age of forty-five, or under the age of eighteen years.
Springfield is appointed the place of rendezvous, to which place each company or regiment will repair, at the earliest practicable period where tents, and such other convenances as can be procured, will be furnished.
Companies will be received in the order in which their services are offered.
(signed) RICHARD YATES, Commander-in-Chief
THOMAS S. MATHER Adjutant General Illinois Militia.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splendid company have tendered their service to the Governor for service in regiments that Illinois is to furnish to vindicate the honor of the country.Elgin Continentals
Enlisted April 22, 1861Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: July ?, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FROM CAIRO.
(Correspondence of the Chicago Times.)Cairo, Ill., June 29,
If the troops of this brigade are not paid off before the expiration of the three months for which they enlisted, a very large number of them will refuse to be sworn in for further service. A considerable number of them will go home anyhow, but the per cent will be largely increased by further neglect in the matter in question. Few of them, indeed, can communicate with their families or friends for want of three cents wherewith to buy a postage stamp.
At Camp Joslyn yesterday, Col. Cook's regiment, I learn, stacked their arms and declared that they would neither drill nor parade again until they got their money. Their wants, in a thousand ways, are exceedingly pressing, but not a single dollar have they to relieve them. The men became satisfied with fair promises however, and reconsidered their rather hasty determination.
Mustered Out at Mound City, Ill's. July 25, 1861.
From his Pension file
Co. ? 43Rd, Mo. Inft.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as boarding at the Waverly House.
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Mrs. Lucian, Maria Baldwin
Hampshire Chapter of the
Soldiers Aid Society
From the 1880 Census
Name - Lucian Baldwin
Home in 1880 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Maria Baldwin
Spouses Age - 60 Years
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Capt. Melvin G. B. Baldwin
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 20, 1861Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Years Service
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
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.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: Dec. 5, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
For Sale-The Elgin Book Store
Capt. Baldwin having gone to the war, and the Editor having been ordered to Springfield in January, we are obliged to offer our book store for sale to the highest and best bidder. Any one with a few hundred dollars in cash can enter at once into a good business. For particulars call at this office.Resigned June 8, 1862.
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
June 10, 1862
When Capt. Baldwin reached th4e regiment he was looking finely but he is not down again and on his way home and I hear has resigned. He had not the heart to bid his boys farewell but when away from them he wept like a child. No captain in the federal army is more thought of than Melvin B. Baldwin. The Col. says we can't have an 3eledction but that he will appoint officers to suit himself. I know that an officer who gets his position in that manner cannot long maintain order in Co. A. 36th, Regt. of Illinois, Volunteer nor can he hold his position. I hope this will not occur but fear it well. Capt. Smith is now under arrest, for I know not what.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as owner of M. B. Baldwin & Co. Drugs, Paints, & Oils living on North Division St..
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