Pvt. William Dade
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted - Aug. 8, 1861
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Fox River Regiment
Mustered In - Sept. 23, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 10, 1861.
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.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William Dade
Unit -
Co. A 36th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Light
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1841
Birth Place - England
Service Entry Age - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 8, 1861
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Sept. 23, 1861
Muster In Place - Auroria, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted at Rolla, Mo. Oct. 10, 1861
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note;
I ran across this file and the similarities are just to close. If it is then he would seem to be a "Bounty Jumper." However I have no hard evidence that this is the same man. If it is then Chicago would have been the place for him to work out of as Bounty Jumpers seemed to congregate there.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - William Dade
Unit - Co. A 88th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5" 5 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Service Entry Age - 30 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 15, 1862
Service Entry Place - Chicago, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Himself
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Aug. 27, 1862
Muster In Place - Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 29, 1862
Residence - Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Attended Elgin High School.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Milwaukee St.
Listed on the 1860 Census #274/2067 as a 48 year old Cabinet Maker from Vermont living in Elgin, Ill's.
Listed home of record as Elgin.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket
Died at Walnut Hill Military Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss. of "Quick Consumption" June 29, 1863
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
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Mustered In Aug. 25, 1862.
Deserted May 15, 1865.
Known Actions;
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stone’s River Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Missionary Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Buzzard’s Roost Gap, Ga. May 8, 1864
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Spring Hill, Tenn. Nov. 29, 1864
Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, '65
Member St. Mary's Parish.
Post war;
Died March 18, 1888.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 11) in Elgin, Ill.
From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Died – March 18, 1888 at 1:30 pm * Where 3rd Ward, 35 Douglas avenue, Elgin, Kane county, Ill. * Aged – 70 / 0 / 0 * Permit #2944 * Interred – March 30, 1888 at Elgin City Cemetery * Location – Grave 3, Lot 31, Block 40 * Head of Grave from – South line 6', West line 1.5' * Cause of Death – Heart Disease * Condition – Male / White / Widower * Occupation – Soldier – Undertaker retained – Thornburg & Seidel
From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 11 * Section – 11 * Grave – 4 * Interment No. 3608
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Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Died at Beaufort, SC April 25, 1865. Cause not listed.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek 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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From the New York Adj't. Gen's. Report
Enlisted Oct. 24, 1861 at Rochester, New York.
Mustered In Oct. 24, 1861
Discharged due to Disability Nov. 5, 1862 at Baltimore, Maryland, no reason listed.
Known actions;
Pohick Church, Va. Oct. 4, 1861
Cedar Mt., Va. Aug. 9, 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
Hall's Hill & Fall's Church, Va. Sept. 4, 1862
South Mt., Maryland Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam, Maryland Sept. 17, 1862
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentinel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
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.
Died June 12, 1911.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West
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Guard duties at Columbus and Paduch, Ky.
Mustered Out Oct. 17, 1864 at Chicago.
Died Jan. 21, 1892.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 98, Section 4) in Elgin, Ill.
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
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;
Married a Southern Girl while stationed at New Berne, NC.
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
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/352 as aged 28 years, living in Elgin.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 5, 1887.
Obit; July 2, 1908 issue The Elgin Daily News.
With the announcement of the death of George H. Daniels, general passenger agent of the New York Central lines, old friends in this city call to mind Elgin's first war romance during the rebellion in 1861. While a Union soldier boy the man who later rose to prominence as a railway authority wooed and married a southern girl in New Berne, N.C. He returned home with his bride but she was ill and could not become accustomed to the north. She lived but a years. Later he married a second time.
While serving in the war, Mr. Daniels and L. B. Hamlin of this city first formed the acquaintance that later developed into a strong friendship. Both were members of the First Marine Artillery regiment of New York, an organization that served eight months in '62 and '63 and later disbanded.
Following his service with the Marine Artillery, George H. Daniels became a pilot for the Union army along the Carolina coast. He served in that capacity for several months.
Upon the close of the Civil war the deceased became a member of Veteran post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city. In this society he retained his membership always, although for more than twenty years, while located in the east, he could not attend any of the meetings.
The remains of the deceased will in all probability be brought to this city for burial at Bluff City cemetery. No definite word has been received by friends here to this effect but as both his wives are buried here, it is presumed that this will be done. The body will undoubtedly be taken to Troy, N.Y., for cremation and the ashes brought to Elgin for interment at the Wilber-Daniels lot in the local cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Cloudman left Elgin at noon today for the east. They will attend the funeral services to be held at 2:30 o'clock at the family home in Buffalo, N.Y.,
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 47, Section 8) in Elgin, Ill.
GAR records show Sgt. Daniels as serving with the 1st Marine Artillery from New York from 1862-1863. I can find no record of transfer.
Bluff City Cemetery records show him serving in Co. E N.Y. Artillery.
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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.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William Dade
Unit -
Co. A 36th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Light
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1841
Birth Place - England
Service Entry Age - 20 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 8, 1861
Service Entry Place - Elgin, Ill.
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Sept. 23, 1861
Muster In Place - Auroria, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted at Rolla, Mo. Oct. 10, 1861
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note;
I ran across this file and the similarities are just to close. If it is then he would seem to be a "Bounty Jumper." However I have no hard evidence that this is the same man. If it is then Chicago would have been the place for him to work out of as Bounty Jumpers seemed to congregate there.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - William Dade
Unit - Co. A 88th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5" 5 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Service Entry Age - 30 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 15, 1862
Service Entry Place - Chicago, Ill.
Joined by Whom - Himself
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Aug. 27, 1862
Muster In Place - Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 29, 1862
Residence - Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Pvt. William D. Daggett Jr.
Attended Elgin High School.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Milwaukee St.
Listed on the 1860 Census #274/2067 as a 48 year old Cabinet Maker from Vermont living in Elgin, Ill's.
1862 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 7, 1862.
Co. C 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Elgin Sharpshooters
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket
Died at Walnut Hill Military Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss. of "Quick Consumption" June 29, 1863
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
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Pvt. James Dahy (Duhy)
Co. K 89th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Railroad Regiment
Enlisted Aug. 5, 1862.Mustered In Aug. 25, 1862.
Deserted May 15, 1865.
Known Actions;
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stone’s River Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Missionary Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Buzzard’s Roost Gap, Ga. May 8, 1864
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peachtree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Spring Hill, Tenn. Nov. 29, 1864
Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, '65
Member St. Mary's Parish.
Post war;
Died March 18, 1888.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 11) in Elgin, Ill.
From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Died – March 18, 1888 at 1:30 pm * Where 3rd Ward, 35 Douglas avenue, Elgin, Kane county, Ill. * Aged – 70 / 0 / 0 * Permit #2944 * Interred – March 30, 1888 at Elgin City Cemetery * Location – Grave 3, Lot 31, Block 40 * Head of Grave from – South line 6', West line 1.5' * Cause of Death – Heart Disease * Condition – Male / White / Widower * Occupation – Soldier – Undertaker retained – Thornburg & Seidel
From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 11 * Section – 11 * Grave – 4 * Interment No. 3608
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Pvt. John Dailey
Member of St. Mary's Parish.
1862 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 7, 1862.
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
47 year old Laborer.Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
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 withholding his $60 signing bounty.Died at Beaufort, SC April 25, 1865. Cause not listed.
Known Actions;
Kingston, NC Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek 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. William Dalton
From the New York Adj't. Gen's. Report
Co. C 26th NY Inf.
Aged 22 years.Enlisted Oct. 24, 1861 at Rochester, New York.
Mustered In Oct. 24, 1861
Discharged due to Disability Nov. 5, 1862 at Baltimore, Maryland, no reason listed.
Known actions;
Pohick Church, Va. Oct. 4, 1861
Cedar Mt., Va. Aug. 9, 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
Hall's Hill & Fall's Church, Va. Sept. 4, 1862
South Mt., Maryland Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam, Maryland Sept. 17, 1862
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentinel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
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.
Died June 12, 1911.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West
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Cpl. Jason H. Damon
C Co. C 132nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Day's Regiment
Mustered In June 1, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago.Guard duties at Columbus and Paduch, Ky.
Mustered Out Oct. 17, 1864 at Chicago.
Died Jan. 21, 1892.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 98, Section 4) in Elgin, Ill.
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Sgt. George H. Daniels
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
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.Married a Southern Girl while stationed at New Berne, NC.
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
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/352 as aged 28 years, living in Elgin.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 5, 1887.
Obit; July 2, 1908 issue The Elgin Daily News.
With the announcement of the death of George H. Daniels, general passenger agent of the New York Central lines, old friends in this city call to mind Elgin's first war romance during the rebellion in 1861. While a Union soldier boy the man who later rose to prominence as a railway authority wooed and married a southern girl in New Berne, N.C. He returned home with his bride but she was ill and could not become accustomed to the north. She lived but a years. Later he married a second time.
While serving in the war, Mr. Daniels and L. B. Hamlin of this city first formed the acquaintance that later developed into a strong friendship. Both were members of the First Marine Artillery regiment of New York, an organization that served eight months in '62 and '63 and later disbanded.
Following his service with the Marine Artillery, George H. Daniels became a pilot for the Union army along the Carolina coast. He served in that capacity for several months.
Upon the close of the Civil war the deceased became a member of Veteran post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city. In this society he retained his membership always, although for more than twenty years, while located in the east, he could not attend any of the meetings.
The remains of the deceased will in all probability be brought to this city for burial at Bluff City cemetery. No definite word has been received by friends here to this effect but as both his wives are buried here, it is presumed that this will be done. The body will undoubtedly be taken to Troy, N.Y., for cremation and the ashes brought to Elgin for interment at the Wilber-Daniels lot in the local cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Cloudman left Elgin at noon today for the east. They will attend the funeral services to be held at 2:30 o'clock at the family home in Buffalo, N.Y.,
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 47, Section 8) in Elgin, Ill.
GAR records show Sgt. Daniels as serving with the 1st Marine Artillery from New York from 1862-1863. I can find no record of transfer.
Bluff City Cemetery records show him serving in Co. E N.Y. Artillery.
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Pvt. Bela Darrell
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 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
Died Aug. 8, 1870.
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Pvt. John Darrell
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 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.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
Died March 11, 1913.
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Pvt. Alason F. Darrow
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Dec. 29, 1862Mustered In Jan. 10, 1863
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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Sgt. George H. Darrow
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Jan. 1, 1863.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In June 6, 1863
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. Samuel Dashway
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Dec. 7, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Jan. 1, 1863 at Elgin.
At the battery Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
Deserted Jan. 10, 1863
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Cpl. John H. Davenport
Co. K 77th NY Inf.
Aged 18 years.Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 at Saratoga, New York.
Home of record Scheyerville, NY.
Mustered In Sept. 17, 1862 as a Private.
Wounded in Action May 3, 1863 at Fredricksburg.
Promoted Cpl. Sept. 2, 1864.
Transferred Nov. 19, 1864.
Co. B 77th NY Inf.
Mustered Out June 16, 1865 at Washington DC.Known actions;
Fredricksburg, VA. Dec. 11, 1862
Marye's Heights & Salem Church, Va. May 3, 1863
Deep Run Crossing, Va. June 5, 1863
Gettysburg, Penn. July 1, 1863
Fairfield, Penn. July 5, 1863
Antietam & Marsh Run, Maryland July 7, 1863
Funkstown, Md. July 11, 1863
Williamsport, Maryland July 14, 1863
Chantilly, Va. Oct. 16, 1863
Rappahannock Station, Va. Nov. 7, 1863
Germanna ford, Va. Dec. 1, 1863
Wilderness, Va. May 5, 1864
Spotsylvania Court House, Va. May 8, 1864
Piney Branch Church, Va. May 8, 1864
Landron Farm, Va. May 10, 1864
The Salient, Va. May 12, 1864
North Anna, Va. May 22, 1864
Totopotomoy, Va. May 27, 1864
Cold Harbor, Va. May 31, 1864
Assault on Petersburg, Va. June 17, 1864
Weldon Railroad, Va. June 21, 1864
Charlestown, W.Va. Aug. 21, 1864
Opequon Creek, Va. Sept. 13, 1864
Opequon, Va. Sept. 19, 1864
Fisher's Hill, Va. Sept. 22, 1864
Cedar Creek, Va. Oct. 19, 1864
Petersburg Works, Va. March 25, '65
Fall of Petersburg, Va. April 2, 1865
Sailor's Creek, Va. April 6, 1865
Appomattox Court House, Va. April 9, 1865
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentinel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
Authors Note;
There are two John Davenports who lived in the Elgin area. I've placed this article with both and hope to clarify later.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 25, 1900.
Listed on the 1900 Census as a 56 year old Painter from New York. He could both read and write, living in Elgin, Ill.
Obit; June 12, 1922 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
John H. Davenport, 79, G.A.R. veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Jewell, in South Bend, Ind., Saturday noon.
He was born at Oswego, N.Y., and lived at Schuylerville, N.Y., from which place he enlisted in the Union army. He served in the army of the Potomac and participated in the battle of Gettysburg. He was a member of the G.A.R. post of Elgin.
Relatives surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Jewell of South Bend, Ind., Harry Davenport of Youngstown, O., Wesley M. and RE. of Elgin and one brother, Anson Davenport of Watervliet, N.Y.
The body was brought here this afternoon and the funeral will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Wait, Ross, Allanson chapel. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery. G.A.R. Post will have charge of the services.
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Cpl. John W. Davenport
Listed on the 1860 Census #752/5044 as a 21 year old Carpenter from New York living in Dundee, Ill.
From the Kane Co. Honor Roll
Co. F 15th Ill. Inf.
Interred at Dundee Township Cemetery West
From the Ill. Adj't. Gen's. Report
Co. F 15th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Home of record listed as Dundee, Ill.
Enlisted – May 24, 1861
Mustered In – May 24, 1861
Remarks – Died Nov. 24, 1863
Known Actions
April 6, 1862 – Shiloh, Tenn., fought in the Hornet's Nest and held the line before Grant's defensive artillery line.
Oct. 4, 1862 – Metamora Hill, captured a 4 gun battery. Charged across the Hatcie River bridge and formed a line then captured another battery.
Spring of 1863 – Seige of Vicksburg, Miss.
Article; March 16, 1888 of the Elgin Daily Courier.
A command of the Union Veterans' union was mustered in, last night, with twenty-five charter members. It is composed of good and true soldiers of the late war of the rebellion, and starts out with good prospects for success.
The command was mustered in by General George W. Eldridge, department commander, of Bloomington. The following officers were elected by acclaqmation: Colnel, George H. Knott;, lieutenant-colonel, Andrew Apple; major, H. Sweet; surgeon, William Dalton; chaplain, Thomas Jones; officer of the day, John Powers; officer of the guard, S.D. Chamberlin; quartermaster, Theo Schroeder; adjutant, D.J. Lynch; sergeant major, John Davenport; quartermaster sergeant, P. Murray; outside sentinel, H.A. Cochran; inside sentinel, E. Kent.
In this order none but veterans who actually served at the front six months and over are eligible, those who know what a soldier's life is: who smelt powder, heard the zip of the bullets, the scream of the shell, lived on hard-tack and sow-belly, and endured the genuine hardships of camp, field and march. It does not intend to antagonize the G.A.R. in any way.
Authors Note;
There are two John Davenports who lived in the Elgin area. I've placed this article with both and hope to clarify later.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
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Pvt. William H. Davenport
Listed on the 1855 Illinois State Census as in the Militia living in Dundee.
Co. C 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 15, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Aged 24 years.
Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva on Nov. 19, 1861.
Issued .69 US Altered 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.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky.
Final Payout and Discharge at Camp Douglas in Chicago July 12, 1865.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry, Ga. May 15, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864
Jonesborough, Ga. Aug. 31, 1864
Allatoona Pass, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864
Decatur, Ga. Oct. 26, 1864
Rome Cross Roads, Ga. Nov. 10, 1864
Savannah, Ga. Nov. 23, 1864
Columbia, SC Nov. 24, 1864
Bentonville, NC March 19, '65
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 10, 1883.
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Elgin.
Joined GAR, Merritt Simonds Post #283 in DeKalb, Ill.
Death notice; Dec. 15, 1919 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
William H. Davenport, 82, civil war veteran and former Elgin contractor and builder, died at 3:45 o'clock this morning at the home of his niece, Mrs. E.S. Sabin, 1040 Prospect street, after an illness of about one month.
He was born in Moskego county, New York, in 1837 but has lived in Elgin practically all of his life. Three years ago he gave up his home on Dundee avenue to live with Mrs. Sabin.
During the civil war he served with the 52nd Illinois regiment, returning to Elgin following his discharge from service. He had been in the army three years. The deceased was a member of Veteran Post No. 49, G.A.R.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed and will be announced tomorrow.
Obit; Dec. 16, 1919 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
The funeral of the late William H. Davenport will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Norris Chapel, Veteran Post No. 49, G.A.R., and Rev. H.B. Rowland, pastor of the First Methodist church, will have charge of the services. Burial will be at the west side cemetery, Dundee.
Mr. Davenport is survived by two nieces, two nephews and one cosin. His wife, Laura Vining Davenport, died three years ago.
Members of the G.A.R. have been requested to meet at the chapel at 1:15 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Bluff City Cemetery shows a William H. Davenport in I Company of the 52nd Ill. Buried there (Lot 87, Section 12).
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Capt. Amintor Davidson
Authors Note;
There was a listing for Amintor in the 16th Penn Cav. As the information mirrored closely with that of the 11th Penn. Cav. I have concluded that this was a transcription error and have elected to remove it as I have found no listed for Amintor in the 16th Penn. Cav. records.
Co. E 11th Penn. Cav.
Harlan's Light Cavalry
Mustered in Oct. 5, 1861 as QM Sgt. for a 3 years term of enlistment.Harlan's Light Cavalry
Promoted Capt. of E Co. Jan. 18, 1862
Taken Prisoner at Blackwater.
Paroled Sept. 19, 1862
Letter from Amintor Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Camp Hamilton, Va.
Oct. 9 '62
Dr Bro
I have just time to mail the enclosed befor leaving for Suffolk to join my Reg't
I have just been exchgt.
Yours Truly
c. Amintor
Give my love to your family
A.
Exchanged Oct. 9, 1862
Resigned Feb. 16, 1863
Known Actions;
Blackwater, Va. - May 30, 1862
Deserted House, VA. - Jan. 30, 1863
Letter from Amintor Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
In the Field, February 25, 1865
Dear BrotherYour esteemed favor of 21st I have just recd, too late to reach Washington on Sunday moring if I could have left. It being near the end of the month and monthly papers to be got ready by the 5th of May leaves me no time for absence. I trust, however, that Milton & yourself well take a run down and see me. I should be highly pleased to see you here, and feel sure you would both be greatly entertaned by an inside view of the Army and a look within the reble lines. It is very doubtful if you will soon again have an equal opportunity to witnes as much of the operations of two lare contending forces as is now visible. Before Richmond & Petersburg. On account of being able to meet Sibby and Carrie I would much preferred to have gone to W., if possible-that being out of the question, and under existing orders the ladies not being permitted to visit the Army, I have only to hope to see Milton & yourself & that, by your honoring me with a call here. To save you any trouble in getting Paper, I enclose a couple, which will bring you down, and I well procure return ones, at any hour you may desire to leave. They do not give them here, to come from the North & return, but there is never any difficulty in getting one for a civilian to go out of these Armiey. You will fine the Baltimore route the most pleasant.
Hoping to view you in the flesh on Tuesday evg. and deserving an affectionate remembrance to Milton, Sibby & Carrie, I am,
Affectionately,
Your brother
Amintor
Listed in the 1876 Chicago Directory
Davidson, Amintor
Ins. - 119 LaSalle
House - 131 N. Clark
Cook County Birth & Death Index
Name - A. Davidson
Born - USA
Died - 7 Aug. 1879
Location - Chicago
Buried - Elgin
Aged - 59 years
Occupation - Agent
Condition - White / Single / Male
Elgin Sexton's Report / Vol. 1, Ledger 1, Page 111
Died Aug. 7, 1879 at Chicago, Cook county, Illinois
Aged - 58/6/14
Permit - #758
Buried - Aug. 9, 1879
Location - Elgin City Cemetery, Block 2a, Lot 22, from the south line 2" & west line 1.5'.
Cause of Death, Nepihailis - Long term.
Condition - Male / White / Married
Occupation - Conductor
Undertaker retained - Palmer & Hinsdell
Physician - Dr. Messarn, Chicago, Ill.
Born - Handein, N.H. Jan. 22, 1821
Parents - James N. Davidson & Lucy Landcaster
Comments - Capt. Co. E 11th Penn. Cavalry
Death Notice - from the Aug. 8, 1879 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
The funeral services of the late Amintor Davidson will occur at the residence of O. Davidson, to-morrow afternoon, at 2 p.m.
Re-buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 69, Section 13) in Elgin, Ill. when the Elgin City Cemetery closed.
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Pvt. Benjamin F. Davidson
Washington Continental Artillery
1861 Elgin Class I Active Militia
I Co. 10th Ill. Cav.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st Lt. James N. Davidson
Attended the Elgin Academy.
Washington Continental Artillery
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Teller with O. Davidson's Bank.
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splended 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
1861 Elgin Class I Active Militia
24 year old Clerk.
Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fremont Rifles
Mustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill. April 25, 1861 as a 2nd Lt.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket taken in the Geneva Raid.
Letter from James to Orlando Davidson.
Camp DuBois
Alton Ills May 6th / 61
Dear Bro
I dont know that one word has been written home relitive to our uniforms. They came in good shape and gave universal satisfaction. Tell Jr. Hemmins that he had my fit exactly.
We are illnatured much as men **** when I wrote you last - the company voted to hire Buck as a Comaisary, he is engenious active & I ****** and can be of great service to us if he chooses and I think his dispoistion **** that way -
You were speaking about a swoard for me. I have one which the Quartermaster furnished me, as he did the rest of the officers. They are heavy service swords - we are as much in the dark relative to our futurs as our friends at home if Missouri seceds as she probably will she quite likely that we will be sent to St. Louis - at present we are here drilling and in forming ourselves - it is rumored that we are to be armed with the Enfield rifle - I hope the tumor mite prove true as they are reported to be a very effective weapon. Our men in the hospital are all doing well except one - I fear one of our best men will have to go home his name is Harney and is one of the Pigeon Wood boys - He is the tall fine looking fellow with the plaid shirt who was going to throttle Hathaway a day or two before we left Elgin. He rec'd an injury which will prevent him going with us at present altho he mith be all right in time.
I was very happily surprized Saturday upon receiving an invitation to call upon Miss Starr my "Matrimonial Relative" - She has been here some days and had sent word to me before that she was here but I failed to receive it - I took tea with here in the afternoon and we attended church in the evening, she was as usual very kind to me and Mr. Starr his B ro to come up there when going I was tired and wished a rest I assure you that such an invitation as that is worth not a letter to a **** stranger. It makes him feel comfortable even if he never whats to use it. - Miss Starr leaves this week for Greggsvelle. I shall see her two or three times before she leaves. I shall write Jas. Moon relative to business tomorrow. To Corra the children and all remember me - I should like much to hold a family letter. Cant you give me a beautiful next Sabbath - I dont expect you to treat me as you do your other private corospondents.
Good Night
Jim
Mustered Out at Mound City, Ill. July 25, 1861.
Co. G 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted April 19, 1862.Commissioned Aug. 1, 1861
Authors Note;
The transcription of the letters from James to Orlando was done by myself. Although educated James used an odd writing style and I've tried to follow it here. All are used with permission of the Elgin Area Hist. Soc. and are contained in their collection. Any mistakes are mine alone.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson dated Nov. 30, 1861
Head Quarters 52d Reg. Ill. Vol.
(at Benton Barracks/St. Louis Nov. 30th 1861.
Dear BrothersWe arrived at our quarters in this city shortly after dark last night.
Leaving Geneva between one and two Thursday afternoon we arrived at Chicago without detention. I took dinner or tea at the Briggs house with the officers the men remaining aboard the cars which we did not change. We came from Chicago to Alton in three trains on the *a* of the first was attached a sleeping car for the use of the officers one bunk of which was occupied by your humble Servt.
The first two trains were filled with men and a portion of the baggage - the third by the horses and Cavalry company - the first two trains arrived at Alton about the same time and the passengers incredably transferred to the steamer David Talmer and at two o'clock started for St. Louis ** around at the levie at Four o'clock and then marched five miles to the barracks - the barracks are very extensive - I cannot give you a difficult idea of them as this letter a I have been two busy to make many observations - Part of the parade ground is enclosed within the line of barrack and much **o* of it outside. The deciplin is quite strict but as the boys had made up their minds to such that before comming here they will submit with good grace. My health is good some cold of course and my expectations have no reason to be less than they were. - I did not have time to see any of our folks in Chicago - I dropped Father a line from the Briggs House, - I wish you would send by Fulton, David Copperfield he expressed a desire to see some things of camp life and being a young man I esteem ** highly I will take him under my charge in the 52d.
You will find him quartered over the light stand in the bedroom at the Bank. As might be supposed I left my trunk at Geneva - I wrote to Fulton from Chicago to bring or send it along as quartermasters stores or say to Cora I recd the box of substantials sent to Geneva and fancied these convnenat and useful. John Hill T.C. Moore S. Wilcox Patton came with us - One case of the measles reported this morning and any number of colds - Another *e***** we were abliged to leave our sick men at Geneva, Ed Morgan appeared at our quarters last night he is looking well - Its reported the 36th are to be hear or are already here.
Just. Kennedy is also on the ground as a Leiut. of an Iowa company - John Hill I hear is figuring for the suttler ship of the Reg. Connire is here I dont know what he intends doing. Love to Corra the children & Friends.
Brother Jim
Afternoon 30th Since writing the above the Cavalry have arrived all night. They were all night aboard the boat.
Jim
Note; A Suttler is a civilian merchant licensed to a regiment to trade with soldiers. A forerunner of the modern PX.
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, left leg, at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Notice: April 23, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
PITTSBURGE, TENN.,
APRIL 9th, 1862
A.J. Joslyn-Dear Sir; I take this first opportunity to send you a list of the killed and wounded of our Co., as some of them are from Elgin, and the friends are no doubt anxious to hear from them.Our killed are four in number, and all fell at the same time-about 4, p.m., on Sunday.
Corporal F.S. Rockwell, of Blackberry, privates-D.L. Holgate, of Elgin, S.S. Pierce, of St. Charles, August Ricke, of Barrington.
Our wounded are 1st Sarg't Geo. W. Rovinson, Barrington, Slightly, acting Sarg't N. B. Lewis, Elgin, slightly, Corporal J.H. Burley, St. Charles, slightly, Ja's Davidson, acting Lieu't Co. F. Elgin, seriously, W. Mock, Elgin, slightly, Isaac Atkinson, Elgin, seriously, Seth Philips, Clinton, seriously, Gustave Zselke, Sandwich, seriously, M.H. Huntly, Batavis, seriously, David Tuttle, Sandwich, Slightly, Albert Dodge, Barrington, seriously, H.D. Cadwell, Dunton, slightly.
None of our wounded are dangerous, and all are doing well.
Wm. H. WILCOX,
1st Lieu't
Co. G. 52d Reg't.
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
July 21, 1862John Long arrived today from home with letters for the boys. Capt. Brown, Lt. Davidson, and Frank Perkins came up from the 52nd. Fred Raymond went home today to recruit for the regiment. The Elgin boys are in good health.
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.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson dated Oct. 15, 1862.
Camp Montgomery Oct. 15th 1862
Dear BrotherI suppose you have heard through Fulton I passed safely through the two days fight of the Battle of Corinth. The first in command of the company of Wilcox was overpowered by the heat and next as aid to Colonel Sweeny who had command of the brigade after Hacklman's fall / a Sever loss to the service. Brainard our Adjutant fell on Friday also Shot through the head. He was an active, generous officer. I am at present acting Adjutant but am totaly unfit for duty having had the dysentary for several days, passing out slime and blood - The Regt have just started out on a twenty mile march, over a road we came in on yesterday to pick up the abandoned tents and s c of the enemy on the retreat. I remained behind to try and recover my health. I recd yesterday after getting in two letters by the hands of Sid Manger from you & Wallis - dated Sept. 10th mother State none but acceptable.
Of the battle I feel too miserable to write I belive I carried myself through in a credeble manner. If you have not sent the money you may send it a long as I think it will be safe.
Love to Corra friend & Children.
Bro Jim
Gifford is well J.
From the Militia Roll filed March 3, 1863 with the Kane county clerk.
Rated as 'In Service'
Residence - Elgin, Kane county, Ill.
Name - Davidson, James
Aged - 26 years
Race - White
Trade - Clerk
Condition - Married
Born - NY
In Service of - 52nd Ill. vol. Inft.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson dated March 20, 1863.
Corinth Mip Mch 20th 63
Dear BrotherI recd yours of Feb 23d this morning by the hand of Lt. Wilcox - enclosing one from J. R. Bartlett relative to Swamp land. I have paid I think about $40 on the land if you think it will pay, I will pay up for the land as fast as possible - if not, let it slide. My idea is that it ought to be worth now $10 per acre perhaps more - I wish you would do as you think back about it after knowing the following decision of mine- I would like to secure or assist in Securing for Father & Mother a neat little home for them Some where that cannot be endangered by any of the pencils of the pecuniary disasters or the law - Father is getting old and ought to have a place to lay by in - if this home could be secured by any means, I would want it to rent to me at their death - at any rate should I die in the service I hope you will see that what little I leave goes to them - I recd two months pay the other day and have lent to officers, who did not receive any or account of some informations, $95 = I shall receive this next pay day another available to send you about $200 and more if we are paid for over two mo. - My expenses are higher than I anticipated in the summer every thing is very expensive here and the bother and time of sending north is more expensive still.
John Moore Co. ** formerly of Dundee Ill sent you some vouchers of a claim against the Government - If you have recd them i wish you would acknowledge it to him - they were sent by C.B. Jones of Huntley Grove.
Fulton is well - I think he is certain of this in Measles Berth. Your Brother does not feel as confident of his position after the Col. receives his papers as Leut.
Every Yours
J. Davidson.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson dated March 30th 1863.
Adjutants Office 52nd Ills.
Corinth Mip March 30th 1863
O. Davidson Banker
Elgin Kane Co Ill
Dear Brother.
I recd about an hour ago your of the 25th inst co***y 2 inclosurs vis; Statement of my account with Home Bank and the enclosed certificate which I have the honor to return with signature of Capt. Brown and acknowlegment of the Adjt - The error in date of muster I corredted Should the interlniny invalidate the ** Statement Sent another blank properly filled out I will immediatley attend to the matter again. If it is necessary to have the State & County inserted you can fill it in - State of Mississippi County of Tishomingo -
I wrote you a sort of half fasimly letter the other day - I see you dont ask its receipt - The Gazette, I havnt seen but one Copy of for Six or Eight weeks. I wish you would subscribe for it in my name if you think I would receive it regularly - I suppose I would be more certain of it if it was mailed by private hands and the postage prepaid - I suppose I am about as poorly posted in Elgin affairs as any man in the Regment - as you are the only regular corospondent I have in the world. I attempted something in the regular line with Sisters Cynth & Jennie. I have written three to the first and two to the latter have failed to call out even the usual "hope you are enjoying the same blessing" I suppose mail irregularities or faulty cares must account for thier Silence. Henry H. will have returned before you receive this note. They could give me greater pleasure than a visit at Elgin with them but you are aware its rather diffecult for one to follow **** caconations thises times - I noticed in the Tribune awile ago that the 11th Penn Cav. had a heavy Skirmish near the Blackwater - Dropped Amintor a congradulatory line, Havent heard from him since the affair reported but presumed he came out all right as no officers were reported Killed or wounded.
Elder Thomas left this morning to take charge of a contraband Camp at Island No 10 - I believe the idea is to work a large plantation there - raise Cotton IC
The Paymasters were expected on to-nights train their clerks have been here Several days - I got our rolls in the 1st of any in the division and we will probably be paid first, at least that is the promise, unless Genl Dodge orders the "Cavalry paid before us - The Cavalry are about going on an expidition in what direction I don't know. I dont expect to receive any pay this time as I am muster as Adjutant on our payrolls and Santa Wilcox being here with a commission for that position, he will probably present the matter in such a manner that the paymaster wont want to risk the payment.
As near as I can determine in my own mind An Adjutant of a Regiment is a creartion of the Colonel, his work is simply Such and I think if an incumbant of that office dont *** the Colonel he has the power to assign him to other duty which may be preformed by officers of his rank. Col Sweeny had not yet occured his papers as Genl and until he does I shall be the Adjt of the Regiment. After that, if Lt. Col. Wilcox is made Col - There is a large number of officers in the Regiment in favor of Maj Brown for Col. - Santa will hold his office under his commission unless Captain Barto is made Major which would give Santa the Captaincy of Co "D" Should Santa be made Captain, Wilcox would very likely choose me for Adjt - But if Brown or some other one is made Major I am to go back to Company duties - Brown is my man for major never the less, He is the best Captain we have in the Regt. - I *u** Bowen in my present position - I think there will be some win pulling done for myself I shall keep as clean of it as I can and let the thing work itself out. Perhaps I have bored you with the above but its the best idea I can give you of my present standing in the Regiment. Rather mixed up.
The above is for your own perusal not for advertisment.
My pay I shall get after a while, any way - perhaps only Sergt pay - Am entitled to ten dollars extra per Mo - but there will probably be some delay, both on account of the above and an informality of Muster from an Enlisted man to a Commisioned officer - All of our promoted officers are in the Same book as reports that - Write to Me - J. Davidson
The last news I had from Cynth her health was quite poor how is it now - J - Fulton is well.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
I recd my coat all ritht per express, Chg paid, it gives me very good satisfaction. I wrote Jo that you would pay him. Do so & Chg. to my a/c. - I saw by the Gazette that the Porter place was to be sold on the 6th June. Did you ***** for me. My Commission as 1st Leut. that I wrote you for has not come to hand as yet probably it has not had time to arrive.
On the South instant Gen,. Sweeny issued an order detailing me as Aid=de=Camp to himself so that I am now located at Brigade HdQrs and part of the Genls family.
I think I shall like the position an officer friend of mine remarked concerning my duties that I would have
nothing to do, and a horse to ride'. There will be a good deal of trade in the recark practice camp whild we are laying in camp. But on the march I shall have enough to do.
I see in the report of the fight near Vicksburg that Keyes sings himself Comdg Co. II & C. When was Fred the Captain. Was he sick again?
I am daily expecting a letter from Corra.
Did you get my photograph.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Adjutant Office 52d Ill Vols
Corinth Mip April 12th 1863
Dear Brother
I wrote you a short time ago enclosing certificate of Capt J. T. Brenon relative somebodys claim. Since then I rec'd a line from Dated Junction = making inquires regarding my knowlage of matters to your transactions with Chappell - my mind had been so continually engaged about with other matters for the last two years that it will require some time of steady thought before I can bring first to memory office and other transactions of those dates were I with you and had the office banks, to reffer to it would aid me greatly - if nessisary forward your interigations and I will do this best I can - I am very sorry that Renwick felt obliged to appeal to the law in the settlement of Neds affairs with you.
Rumor has it that the rebels are gathering around us in detached forces but quite strong - I presum that we will march this week to discover if the rumors have form Jackson is in trouble - in what direction we go I am unable to inform you - We are being paid off to-day that is the regiment I shall receive none but some ot the money O have loaned has earned in so I shall be easy for some time at least - have your land case been decided yet. You know I am much interested in that - and how about the swamp land of which I wrote you I saw by the Gazette the Bartlett reorganized a forecloser of the mortgages - was the *********** *********** acted upon. There is no change in my position - has Bro Dan found employment yet? And Charley, where is he? Jennie Edjerton wrote me the other night that Aminitor had been compeled to leave the service on account of his health.
Write me if you visit withy Cynthia & Henry.
Gifford is well he hears frequintly from Mary and occasionally reads me extracts from his letters of currant news - We are in the la** Miss ditto Col. John Santa thier *****
Maj. Bowin Doctor Rohn and Chaplain Thomas was befor leaving for Island No. 10, *****he has gone to take charge of a Contraband camp - no important news. We hope to hear daily **** of the face of Charleston Vicksburg out such news fails to come yet. Maj. Gilbert is just come sends his regards to yuou I hope soon to call him Col.
Bro Jim
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Camp of the 52- Illinois
May 22nd 1863
Dear Brother
I wrote Hemmins & Jones the other day to make and forward to me an Uniform coat costing in the neighborhood of $30- and refured them to you for payment - I wish you would see that it is sent to me as soon as possible for I need it much as our last march bunged up my best coat badly.
We are having delightful weather, pretty warm in middle day - twilight seven, moonlight enchanting - you will have something like this the latter part of next month. I might gossip quite extensivly our regimental affairs - but not yet - I went over to Gen Sweeny Hd just the other day and inquired of him if I had better apply for a position in a Negro Reg't forming here - Do so if you choose - I have no position to offer but I sonsider it very doubtful whether they make good soldiers - its an untested experiment you make your reputation with them saying nothing of the ******* slights you would receive from officers of your own ****** having white commands - I shouldnt or **ling to take that risk myself. I should try the officers of a Negro Regiment with the same consideration that I would those of a white if they merited it. Remain with your regimet and if I am appointed to a new command as I expect I shall probably make you for an Aid - I consider the offer of his quite compa***** to me although I question whether such an appointment would be of any advantage to me in the way of promotion.
We have been putting up houses built of "Shakes" for barracks for the regt indeed all the regiments have been doing like wise - I think our camp presents neatest appearence each company haws five houses and a cookhouse these are completed: the officers quarters of the same material are in process of erection.
Has charly gone to Northport to remain? Friends at the North this sunny weather. Dont see any prospect of my being able to do so this season.
One of our ******* brought in the rumor today from outside the line that our forces at Jackson Mip has been defeated with a loos of 16000 prisoners all of which I must respectively decline peleiving. I wrote Corra the other day. How is Dan doing these ****
Dont forget the Coat
I need it badly
Bro Jim
The furlough system as ********** in the ********* opperation here a number have gone from this regiment.
Jim
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Adjutant Genl. Office
1st Brigade Dodges Division
June 12th 1863
Dear BrotherI recd my coat all ritht per express, Chg paid, it gives me very good satisfaction. I wrote Jo that you would pay him. Do so & Chg. to my a/c. - I saw by the Gazette that the Porter place was to be sold on the 6th June. Did you ***** for me. My Commission as 1st Leut. that I wrote you for has not come to hand as yet probably it has not had time to arrive.
On the South instant Gen,. Sweeny issued an order detailing me as Aid=de=Camp to himself so that I am now located at Brigade HdQrs and part of the Genls family.
I think I shall like the position an officer friend of mine remarked concerning my duties that I would have
nothing to do, and a horse to ride'. There will be a good deal of trade in the recark practice camp whild we are laying in camp. But on the march I shall have enough to do.
I see in the report of the fight near Vicksburg that Keyes sings himself Comdg Co. II & C. When was Fred the Captain. Was he sick again?
I am daily expecting a letter from Corra.
Address your letters as usual
_ Bro Jim.
Written in the margin.Did you get my photograph.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Yours of Sept. 8th via Sandusky came due to hand - I had written you from here prevous to ** ***** - The gloves I still hold but shall forward thru to Cynthia the night train I write - The old Brigade holds about the same position that it did when Col. Wilcox was at home. The 52 is still at Germantown.
I have not visited the Regiment since I came back - Not have I seen Fulton. He was here one day and stop-ped about an hour but I did not much h**. I think our division will move shortly to the east march. - I hail the change from camp or garrison life to active service into the field with pleasure - Our news from Rosenkrans is up the the 23d - Very meager - Not very satisfactory, but better than at first. The enemy nearly crushed him with numbers. We are still very anxious about him and Burnside.
I am expecting a letter from you every day, giving fathers decsision on the land matter.
Doctor Winchester was here and spent the day with us - Did not have much Elgin news - I have it rumored that Wilcox was trying to resign - Have you heard any such report - Its a bad time to resign when the regiment is about moving to the field. Capt. Brown is very much broken in health - He will resign - The regiment losses one of its best officers when he goes. He is very reliable and efficent man. And earnist and faithful worker from what I hear I fear he wont last long, even at home. - There is due me Sept. 30th three months pay - No discount for the time I was absent - I owe now something over one hundred dollars - I think I can get along without drawing on you for current expenses until I am paid - Can you loan me until pay7 day - It may be two or three more Chk's Two hundred dollars, I may want to use it on the supposition that father takes the land at Elgin - If he dont can use some or the money with you - Love to Carrie & the Children
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
We march in the morning to attack the enemy who are in quite strong force about 16 miles from here. Sweeny takes command of the expidition. The rebels have whipped our cavalry in two or three fights out there and now we go to try our hand - The men we meet are part of Pembertons old army and Genl. Jos E. Johnson commands them.
They are mostly mounted but in action dismount and fight as infantry - If they stand we shall have a sharp fight - If they run away our infantry can never catch them - The General opinion is that they will meet us - The only thing I dont like about the affair is commencing the attack on Sunday - it may be best tomorrow -
The 127th Ill are here - They dont go with us - The 52d is still at Germantown, they dont go - I went over to the 127th to see who is there. Met Fred Raymond, his Company and Riddles are consolidated and Fred commands both - He looks well, so does Theoph Renwick, Nelson Merrill, Addie Keyes - Addie Keyes is acting Adjt to Col. Shermans command Brigade. I have been too busy today to visit much with them -
I shall take measures to have you here of me immediatly after the fight.
Love to Carrie & the Children
The enemy out Generaled us and escaped to the South of the Tallahachie with slight damage - Our infantry marched about one hundred fourty miles - Men Jone **** ** week and did not fire a shot - Our cavalry had some brisk skirmish - Maj. Genl. Sherman came near being gobbled at Collerville one week ago yesterday - Then rebs had just attacked the place as a special train bearing him and escort came into town - He had two hundred fifty - regulars with him and they proved a very discrenable reinforcement to the small force of four companies of the * * ***** stationed there - all fought bravely and the enemy were repulsed.
They out numbered our men four to one. They had six or eight pieces of artillery. We had none - We had a small earthwork which proved valuable to us - The 66th is one of the regiments comprising our old Brigade at Corinth and had been educated from a provin regiment by Genl. Sweeny - Col. D.C. Anthony their commander is a good officer and brave - We feel quite proud of the 66th.
I had quite a visit with Fulton the other day - Was pretty busy when he was here but talked with him after bed time - we were then expecting an attack here recd a Gazette from you yesterday - Its pleasant to get hold of them.
Oct. 20th 63
The enemy are making another d***ous trat*** in our f*****
Brother Jim
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson dated April 28, 1865.
I rec'd your favor of the 25th Mch to-day concerning Dph on Aw. 4 BK for fifty dollars - The Deed (blank) I signed and left in Addies hands for you if it is to be used in case McDowal opens to the Division on the line of the news **, he letting me have the portion lg** west of it - I am feeling in much better health than I was previous to my trip. It did me good - I suppose you think its coming on about now I heartily with you success and as you seem satisfied you have worked the case up in the best possible shape I am glad this decision is to be final no matter which way it goes as it will be off your mind I suppose your mind is imparred for an adverse decission in case it goes that way - Forty or Fifty thousand dollars is not a small amount to loose but if it has **** to go it first to autic*** home what so that it wont take the brath intirly out of me - I expect to go to Huntsville in a day or two - McCallich the supervisiory a** is absent at the north but is expected every train when he returns I will receive my commission - There is a rummor on the street that Tenn. has been opened to free trade - I dont ** it ** full feel it will not supprise me if Nashville is and Memphis are I will write you when I get settled in my new berth - Supposing you should put your matters in shape so that you can come down this way in the fall and look around.
Elgin is a sort of half dead and alive place and unless the difficult manufactory extablishment bring in new blood in the course of 5 years more you will have to carry the whole town on your back ** any ****** movement
LaGrange Tenn. Sept. 28th, 63
Dear BrotherYours of Sept. 8th via Sandusky came due to hand - I had written you from here prevous to ** ***** - The gloves I still hold but shall forward thru to Cynthia the night train I write - The old Brigade holds about the same position that it did when Col. Wilcox was at home. The 52 is still at Germantown.
I have not visited the Regiment since I came back - Not have I seen Fulton. He was here one day and stop-ped about an hour but I did not much h**. I think our division will move shortly to the east march. - I hail the change from camp or garrison life to active service into the field with pleasure - Our news from Rosenkrans is up the the 23d - Very meager - Not very satisfactory, but better than at first. The enemy nearly crushed him with numbers. We are still very anxious about him and Burnside.
I am expecting a letter from you every day, giving fathers decsision on the land matter.
Doctor Winchester was here and spent the day with us - Did not have much Elgin news - I have it rumored that Wilcox was trying to resign - Have you heard any such report - Its a bad time to resign when the regiment is about moving to the field. Capt. Brown is very much broken in health - He will resign - The regiment losses one of its best officers when he goes. He is very reliable and efficent man. And earnist and faithful worker from what I hear I fear he wont last long, even at home. - There is due me Sept. 30th three months pay - No discount for the time I was absent - I owe now something over one hundred dollars - I think I can get along without drawing on you for current expenses until I am paid - Can you loan me until pay7 day - It may be two or three more Chk's Two hundred dollars, I may want to use it on the supposition that father takes the land at Elgin - If he dont can use some or the money with you - Love to Carrie & the Children
Brother Jim
Does Corra owe me a letter?Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Headquarters, 2nd Division, 16th Army Corps
LaGrange, Tenn, Oct. 10th 1863
Dear BrotherWe march in the morning to attack the enemy who are in quite strong force about 16 miles from here. Sweeny takes command of the expidition. The rebels have whipped our cavalry in two or three fights out there and now we go to try our hand - The men we meet are part of Pembertons old army and Genl. Jos E. Johnson commands them.
They are mostly mounted but in action dismount and fight as infantry - If they stand we shall have a sharp fight - If they run away our infantry can never catch them - The General opinion is that they will meet us - The only thing I dont like about the affair is commencing the attack on Sunday - it may be best tomorrow -
The 127th Ill are here - They dont go with us - The 52d is still at Germantown, they dont go - I went over to the 127th to see who is there. Met Fred Raymond, his Company and Riddles are consolidated and Fred commands both - He looks well, so does Theoph Renwick, Nelson Merrill, Addie Keyes - Addie Keyes is acting Adjt to Col. Shermans command Brigade. I have been too busy today to visit much with them -
I shall take measures to have you here of me immediatly after the fight.
Good Night
Bro Jim
Its possible our R.R. communication may be out and the next letter not get through as soon as you expect.Love to Carrie & the Children
Jim
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
LaGrange Tenn, Oct. 19th 1863
Orlando Davidson
Elgin Kane Coun Ill's
Dear Brother
We are back to this post again without a fight.The enemy out Generaled us and escaped to the South of the Tallahachie with slight damage - Our infantry marched about one hundred fourty miles - Men Jone **** ** week and did not fire a shot - Our cavalry had some brisk skirmish - Maj. Genl. Sherman came near being gobbled at Collerville one week ago yesterday - Then rebs had just attacked the place as a special train bearing him and escort came into town - He had two hundred fifty - regulars with him and they proved a very discrenable reinforcement to the small force of four companies of the * * ***** stationed there - all fought bravely and the enemy were repulsed.
They out numbered our men four to one. They had six or eight pieces of artillery. We had none - We had a small earthwork which proved valuable to us - The 66th is one of the regiments comprising our old Brigade at Corinth and had been educated from a provin regiment by Genl. Sweeny - Col. D.C. Anthony their commander is a good officer and brave - We feel quite proud of the 66th.
I had quite a visit with Fulton the other day - Was pretty busy when he was here but talked with him after bed time - we were then expecting an attack here recd a Gazette from you yesterday - Its pleasant to get hold of them.
Oct. 20th 63
The enemy are making another d***ous trat*** in our f*****
We have our indepenut information as yet - I suppose they will keep at it ***** Shermans Corp all passes
Love to Carrie & ChildrenBrother Jim
Leter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Rolaili, Tenn. Dec. 28th 63
Dear Brother Orlando
Thompson the other A.D.C. on Gen. Sweeny's staff leaves for Kane County - in the morning and I drop this ********* line by him - we are still laying here and probably shall until the spring campaign opens - the old regt are reenlisting for the three year term.
The 52nd is engaged in the morning. I have not volunteered myself as yet Capt Wilcox said he should try and reorganize the company - I dont propose to serve under him again he is a clever fellow but no officer.
I don't know what I shall do with myself - How is Farnsworth succeding in rasing his cavalry regt is there any openings there for a young man of my adp****tions?- it is very late with love to Carra & the children I remain as ever
Brother Jim
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Hd Qts 2d Div. 16th A.C.
Pulaski, Tenn., April 25th 1864
O. Davidson
Elgin, Ill's
Dear Bro
Dr. Winchester leaves in the morning for home, a citizen, he having resigned. He will hand this to you. We are about leaving for the front. The head of the column moves tomorrow with the balance of the command ** leaves the morning after - If its more than a Division we are making we are in for short work but are in good condition for it - Shermans is a flag ** cause you know and we are in his command. The "Fears"n might be apt to fly some when.
We have seen no paymaster and all short of funds - I suppose we would have been paid before we were marched away.
Fulton Gifford told me the last time I saw him that Father & Mother had moved to Elgin bag & baggage. How is it?
Give my love to all the
Family & Wife
Bro Jim
Office of Assistant Special Agent
First Agency U.S. Treasury Department
Nashville, Tenn., Apl. 28th 1865
Dear Brother OrlandoI rec'd your favor of the 25th Mch to-day concerning Dph on Aw. 4 BK for fifty dollars - The Deed (blank) I signed and left in Addies hands for you if it is to be used in case McDowal opens to the Division on the line of the news **, he letting me have the portion lg** west of it - I am feeling in much better health than I was previous to my trip. It did me good - I suppose you think its coming on about now I heartily with you success and as you seem satisfied you have worked the case up in the best possible shape I am glad this decision is to be final no matter which way it goes as it will be off your mind I suppose your mind is imparred for an adverse decission in case it goes that way - Forty or Fifty thousand dollars is not a small amount to loose but if it has **** to go it first to autic*** home what so that it wont take the brath intirly out of me - I expect to go to Huntsville in a day or two - McCallich the supervisiory a** is absent at the north but is expected every train when he returns I will receive my commission - There is a rummor on the street that Tenn. has been opened to free trade - I dont ** it ** full feel it will not supprise me if Nashville is and Memphis are I will write you when I get settled in my new berth - Supposing you should put your matters in shape so that you can come down this way in the fall and look around.
Elgin is a sort of half dead and alive place and unless the difficult manufactory extablishment bring in new blood in the course of 5 years more you will have to carry the whole town on your back ** any ****** movement
Address Box 402 Bro Jim
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
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
From the Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska Civil War Veterans by Dennis Northcott
Name – Davidson, Jas.
Rank - 1st Lieut.
Unit – G. 52nd Ill. Inft.
GAR Post - #50, Mead Post, Anita, Iowa
Death Date – June 5, 1924
From Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska Civil War Veterans compiled by Dennis Northcott
G.A.R. records from Iowa
Name - Davidson, Jas.
Rank - 1st Lieut.
Company Regiment or Ship - G, 52nd Ill. Inf.
G.A.R. Post - #176, J. O. Duer Post, Monticello, Iowa
Age - 54
Death Date - 1890 June 15
Journal - IA, 17th, 1891
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Orlando Davidson
Washington Continental Artillery
Listed in the 1857 Elgin directory as a Banker living on the corner of Chapell and Prairie St's.
From the July 26, 1860 issue of The Elgin Gazette
O. Davidson's building in front of our office begins to show its splendid proportions. It will contain all the modern improvements for banking purposes, and will be an ornament to our town.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Banker in Davidson's Hall living on Chapel St.
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.31 year old Banker
Letter from Charley Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Northport Feby 8th 1861
Dear Bro Orlando
I send you this mail a pair of fancy Indian moccasins which I think you will find mighty comfortable of an evening - at least I do -
We are all very well excepting a bad cold now & then - yesterday was very cold & stormy - 15 1/2 degrees below zero yesterday forenoon 7 degrees below this morning -
Tell jim I recd his letter last mail, but not bought him a pony yet I have enjoyed the Otter Skins but shall not send them till spring -
All send love to all -
I see by my last Elgin Gazette that you have got into your new office - what is your opinion of ********** coming season. How many white cedar posts can you sell on openi9ng of Navigation to Elgin - Give *** *******
C. Davidson
Letter from Charley Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Chicago Oct 5th 1861
Dear Bro Orlando
I give Henry $7- all I can spare as I am nearly broke - I wish you to get him into some family where they will be kind & at the same time strict with him - I do not wish him to be out evenings, and wish him to form as few acquantises as possible for a boy of his age.
I whsh you to give him a good pair of boots of shoes & I will ******* on my arival home
The Tonawanda came in this p.m.l & goes out tonight & I could not go out to Elgin tonight & I send love to all your family - Do write me by mail price of board & expenses so I can advise Dr. Congas
Bottom of this letter is worn and torn.
Authors Note;
This letter is marked in the records as having come from James. The handwritting and style along with the content leads me to the conclusion that it is in fact from Charley.
Letter from Charley Davidson to Orlando Davidson
North Port Dec. 27/61
Dear Bro Orlando
I wish you would be kind enough to write Dr. H. M. Congas Buffallo what studies Henry Rollins is persuing, what his expenses will probably be for the year & have him remit you what is needed at present -
Make him a bill of what has already been paid for tuition ** board & any other matters you may have paid - I wish you to do this & Not Edit on the bill the 5#cd. Advanced for first term as Dr. Congas is to pay all the school expensis - How is Henry? Jay & the other children.
Tell Henry he must write to Auint Jennie or me every two weeks certain.
Jennie is pretty well - I am about sick today.
Yours
Charley Davidson
Letter from Charley Davidson to Orlando Davidson
Northport Mich 14/62
Dear Orlando
Do you hear from Jim? Where is he? How is he? What is he doing ** ** We have rather a pleasant winter - lots of good sleighing - my health is much better than it was in January -
I wish you would try & have Henry write us every two weeks -
Love to all your Family
Yours in Haste
Charley Davidson
Letter from James Nutt Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Chicago Dec. 22/63
O. Davidson
December
I did not find out to a certenty last night whether or no the pony was giving out I had told Charley I would let 65$ (which is mort than it is worth) but the fare one intended to own it, and her price was 76$ and the trade could not be closed until she was counseled and I did not no until the pony was brought here this morning and then it was to late to write so I telegraphed which cost 40 cts but I got the pony freighted for 38'
All well Charley & Jenny leaves tonight for Mothanoss
Yours
J. N. Davidson
Mother had a pair of socks made for Jay.
Post war;
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Listed in the 1867 Elgin Directory as President of the Home Bank of Elgin at Mill & Chapel St's., living on Chapel St.
Letter from James Davidson to Orlando Davidson.
Monticello Iowa
Sunday Eve. Nov. 22 of 1868
Dear Brother
My dearly beloved wife informed me that she, her children and the humble writer of this humble epiette will leave here on Tuesday mornings train for Elgin and that she & her relative will appear at her destination on the arrival of the mid=night train from the west = take due notice and let your coachman govern himself accordingly.
You will be able to recognize the family by a brilleant red cloak which the baby wears and a postmaters commision borne by the patenfamilas - if its a very dark night three little ornements will aid you materealy in identifying the party or shouold this fail listen for the unusual voice of the mal*** of the family - experience has taught me you will not have to wait long for it
Letter was cut off here, possibly by the letter opener?
Pleas excuse qn uninvited apperence nof this letter - msrs Jim cdould probably explain why is is so.
your Bro
J. Davidson
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/303 as aged 30 years, from New Hampshire, living in Elgin.
Member of the Elgin Scientific & Historical Society in 1880.
Elgin Sexston's Report, Vol. 1, Ledger 1, Page 113
Died - Dec. 2, 1899 at 6:40 a.m. in the 4th ward, 157 Chapel st, Elgin, Kane county, Ill.
Aged - 74/0/0
Permit - #7607
Buried - Elgin City Cemetery, Section 2a, Lot 21, from the South line 9', & west line 1'.
Cause of Death - Apoplexy for 4 years.
Condition - Male / White / Widower
Occupation - Retired
Undertaker retained - J. A. Palmer
Physician - Dr. H. J. Brooks at 378 Division st., Elgin
Nationality - American
Born - May 3, 1828 at Windhaven, N.H.
Parents - James North Davidson & Lucy Landcaster
Resided in Illinois - 55 years
Obit; Dec. 2, 1899 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Orlando Davidson died at his home this morning at 7 o'clock. He had been suffering from paralysis for several years and was, of late, entirely helpless, being unable to use his limbs or articulate. During the past few weeks he was too ill to be moved from his bed and his heart was affected.
He was cared for by a trained nurse besides the members of his family. He passed an apparently comfortable night and at a few moments before 7 o'clock this morning the nurse left the room. He was then no worse than usual. Ten minutes later it was found that he was dead.
Mr. Davidson was prominently identified with the growth and prosperity of the city from his arrival her3e until his retirement from active business life. He married Caroline, daughter of James T. Gifford, the founder of the city, who died in 1890. He had been helpless from paralysis four years.
Mr. Davidson was born at Windham, Hillsborn county, New Hampshire, May 3, 1825 and was of Scotch decent. When he was ten years old the family moved to Sandusky, Ohio, where his father engaged in the packing and provision business. In 1851 the removed to Chicago.
After receiving a common school education Mr. Davidson took a position in the banking office of Alexander Brand & Co., and was afterward conected with the Marine Bank of Chicago, in 1854 he removed to this city, where he was conected with the banking business for twenty years, having organized the Home National bank of which he was president and General manager until 1877, when he engaged in the foundry business at South Elgin, and was secretery of the Elgin Packing Company.
For many years he was closely identified with the business interests of this place, and was acive in securing the ******** here of the watch factory. He was ****** of the Northern Illinois Hospitla for the Insane for six years and in 1860 erected the Home Bank Block.
Politicly he was a staunch Republican and was one of the old *******. He had b een alderman, City Treasurer, Superintendent, Chareman of the School Board and had held many other offices of trust. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Elgin Academy of which he was **** thirty-three years.
Mrs Davidson was a decon of the First Congregationa ** **** Church at the
The rest of my copy is not readable.
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Pvt. Andrew Davis
From the Dundee Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Soldier - Pvt. Andrew J. Davis
Unit -
Co. I 52d Ill. Vol. Inft.
Residence - Dundee, Ill.Enlisted - Sept. 11, 1861
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861
Remarks - Re-enlisted as Veteran.
Note;
The Vetrerans records for Andrew are not listed. As we have no Muster Out or Discharged records I can only list the Known Actions up to the point he re-enlisted.
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
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Andrew J. Davis
Unit -
Co. I 52d Ill. Inft.
Height - 5' 6 1/4"Hair - Dark
Eyes - Dark
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - Clay, New York
Service Entry Age - 23 Years
Service Entry Date - Sept. 11, 1861
Service Entry Placre - Dundee, Ill.
Joined by Whom - J. T Brown
Perios - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Oct. 25, 1861
Muster In Place - Geneva, Ill.
Muster Out Date - Oct. 24, 1864
Muster Out Place - Rome, Georgia
Remarks - Expiration of Term of Service
Residene - Dundee, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Illinois County Marriages
Name - Andrew J. Davis
Marriage Date - 1869
Marriage Place - Kane County
Spouse- Charlotte E. Hoffey
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Daniel Davis
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Daniel Davis
Unit -
Co. E 55th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 10"Occupation - Mechanic
Birth Place - New York
Service Entry Age - 31 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 14, 1861
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Oct. 31, 1861
Muster In Place - Chicago, Ill.
Muster Out Date - July 19, 1865
Muster Out Place - Springfield, Ill.
Mustered Out by Whom - Lt. Smith
Residence - Clintonville, Kane Co. Ill. Present day South Elgin
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Regimental History
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
From the 1880 Census
Name - Daniel Davis Aged - 49 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Laborer
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Pvt. James W. (H) Davis
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
At the battery Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
Deserted Nov. 20, 1862.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
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Col. Jerome B. (D) Davis
Listed in the 1859-1860 Dundee Directory as a Teacher, H. Main St.
Listed on the 1860 Census #737/4939 as aged 22 years living in Dundee, Ill's.
Attending School from New York.
Co. I 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 11, 1861 as a private.Home of record listed as Dundee, Ill's.
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva as a Cpl.
Issued .58 Rifled musket.
Promoted Sgt. date unknown.
Wounded in action at Shiloh in the thigh.
Promoted 2nd Lt. Sept. 3, 1862.
Promoted 1sy Lt. Feb. 3, 1864.
Field 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Promoted Lt. Col. Oct. 24, 1864.Promoted Col. May 11, 1865.
Mustered Out as Lt. Col. July 6, 1865.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. S ept. 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
Entered Chicago Theological Seminary in 1866.
Member Congregational Church.
Moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Moved to Japan as a Missionary in 1871.
Died in Japan Nov. 4, 1910
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1st Sgt. John W. Davis
5th Ill. Light Artillery
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. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/377 as aged 30 years living in Geneva.
Joined GAR, Lyons Post #9 in Chicago.
Died Sept. 9, 1900.
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Sgt. John W. Davis
Co. B 36th Ill. Dragoons
Re-designated as;
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Clinton's Rangers
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.Home of record listed as Burlington, Ill's.
Wounded in Action, date and location not listed.
From History of the 36th Ill. by L.G. Bennett & William H. Haigh..
Dec. 3, 1862, John Davis - wounded in the arm and was discharged some months later.
Discharged April 19, 1863 due to wounds.
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
Died April 27, 1921.
Buried at Plato Center Cemetery.
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Kimball Davis
Unknown Regiment
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 June 27, 1918.
From the Resthaven Records
Spent from Jan. 1 through Aug. 30, 1921 in the Resthaven Sanitarium in Elgin, Ill.
From the Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths
Name - Kimball Davis
Birth Date - About 1839
Birth Place - Benton, New Hampshire
Died - March 9, 1923
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Aged - 84 Years
Occupation - Retired
Race - White
Marital Status - U
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Obit; March 10, 1923 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Kimball Davis, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at the age of eighty-four years last evening at 9:30 o'clock at Resthaven Sanitarium. He had made his home in this city for five years.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 o'clock from the Wait-Ross-Allanson chapel, with members of the G.A.R. in charge. Burial will be at Bluff City cemetery.
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Pvt. Oliver E. Davis
Co. A 12th Ill. Cav.
Enlisted Feb. 28, 1862Home of record listed as Pecatonica, Ill's.
Known actions;
Gettysburg, Penn. July 3, 1863
Member GAR G. L. Nevins Post #1 in Rockford.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Resided at 770 St. Charles St.
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Pvt. Reed Davis
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 8th Ill. Cav.
Farnsworth's Regiment
Mustered In - Oct. 18, 1864.Home of record listed as Burlington, Ill's.
Issued .56 7 shot Spencer Carbine, Revolver, and a Saber
Mustered Out - June 22, 1865.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier- Pvt. Reed Davis
Unit - Co. B 8th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Grey
Complexion - Florid
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Place - New York
Service Entry Age- 49 Years
Service Entry Date - Oct. 17, 1864
Service Entry Place - Maringo
Joined by Whom - Capt. Coon
Period - 1 Year
Muster In Date - Oct. 18, 1864
Muster In Place - Maringo, Ill.
Muster Out Date - June 22, 1865
Muster Out Place - Washington DC
Mustered Out by Whom - Capt. Van Horn
Residence - Burlington, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Reed Davis
Born- Dec. 12, 1814
Birth Place - New York
Died - Feb. 3, 1900
Place of Death - Lily Lake, Kane Co., Ill.
Spouse - Helen Davis
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Pvt. William (Kimball) P. Davis
From the Database of Illinois Vetrans Index
Name - William P. Davis
Unit -
Co. A Nerw Hampshire Heavy Artillery
Cemetery - Bluff City CemeteryBurial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Unit - Co. A N.H.H.A.
From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Name – Davis, Kimball (Wm. P) * Died – March 9, 1923 at 9:30 pm * Where – Resthaven San., Elgin, Kane county, Ill. * Aged – 84 about / 0 / 0 * Permit #19890 * Interred – March 12, 1923 at Bluff City Cemetery * Location – Lot 4, Section 58 * Head of Grave from – East line 2', North line 13' * Cause of Death – Chronic Intestinal phistia for 2 years, LaGripp for 3 days * Condition – Male / White * Occupation – Retired * Undertaker retained – Wait-Ross-Allison Co. * Physician – C. E. Sharps * Born – Benton, N. H. * Remarks – Served in the Army, Kentucky ***** *****
Obit – March 10, 1923 issue of The Elgin Daily News
Kimball Davis, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at the age of eighty-four years last evening at 9:30 o'clock at Resthaven Sanitariam. He had made his home in this city for five years.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 o'clock from the Wait-Ross-Allison Chapel, with members of the G.A.R. In charge. Burial will be at Bluff city Cemetery.
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Capt. John G. Day
Listed on the 1857 Elgin directory as a Painter living on the corner of Chicago and Chapell St's.Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Co owner of Day & Frost Painters with a shop on the corner of Milwaukee (Highland Ave.) and River St., living on Geneva St.
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.
Co. E 113th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Mustered in as 1st Sgt.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Promoted 1st Lt.
Mustered Out June 20, 1865.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/344 as aged 36 years, from England, living in Elgin.
Member Elgin Sam G. Ward GAR Post #18.
Notice: Aug. 5, 1876 issue The Elgin Advocate.
The Grand Army Posts in this state have been renumbered, and hereafter Sam G. Ward Post will be known as No. 11.
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Pvt. Cyrus F. Dean
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.
Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861
A Co. 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Wounded in Action at Stone's River.
Died at Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 14, 1863 of a wound in the right leg received at the battle of Stones River. Left to the rebels when his regiment was forced to fall back. His leg was amputated and he developed Hospital Gas Gangrene.
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Jan. 21, 1863
There is considerable talk of the musicians being discharged but I don't place much confidence
in it yet. Rumor says that there is another fight in Arkansas. Alexander Henderson and Cyrus Dean
died yesterday. The news from Indiana are anything but encouraging.
Excerpt from Grandfather Was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Jan. 28, 1863
Three men of Company A died of their wounds. One was Cyrus Dean of Barrington, a cousin of Lou
Lyon. Anoter was a Scotsman named Alexander Henderson, a friend of Tom Martin. The third was an
Irishman from Richmond, north of Elgin, named John Flodd. He was paroled by a rebel captain
commanding a company in which his own brother served but were not permitted to see each other.
Known Actions;
Leetown, Ark. March 7, '62
Pea Ridge, Ark. March 8, '62
Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 99, Section 9) in Elgin, Ill. when the City cemetery closed.
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Pvt. James Dean (Deene)
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Oct. 5, 1862Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin Nov. 15, 1862
Deserted Nov. 20, 1862
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Cpl. Jarvis Dean
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 17, 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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Pvt. Henry Deax
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Henry Deax
Unit - Co. I 2nd Ill. Inf.
Note;
This is a typo, it should read.
Co. I 52d Ill. Vol. Inf.
Issued .58 rifled musket.
Cemetery - Dundee
Burial Place - Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
From the 1956 Kane Co., Honor Roll
Name - Henry Deax
Unit -
Co. I 52 Ill Inf
Interred at - Dundee Towship Cemetery West--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pvt. William H. DeForrest
From the 1860 Census
Name - Wm H DeForrest Aged - 37 Years
Birth Place - Conn.
Home in 1860 - Byron, Ogle Co., Ill.
Spouses Name - Clara J. DeForrest
Spouses Age - 30 Years
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 92d Ill. Vol. Inf.
Wilder Lightning Brigade
Mustered In - Sept. 4, 1862 at Rockford, Ill.Home of record listed as Byron, Ill's.
Remarks - Discharged Feb. 2, 1863, reason not listed.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William H. DeForrest
Unit - Co. B 92d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 9 1/2"
Hair - B;acl
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Mechanic
Birth Place - Bethleham, Litchfield Co., Ill.
Service Entry Age - 41 Years
Service Entry Date - Aug. 19, 1862
Service Entry Place - Byron, Ill.
Joined by Whom - W. W. Dennis
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Date - Sept. 4, 1862
Muster In Place - Rockford, Ill.
Remarks - Discharged Feb. 2, 1863 at Danville, Ky.
Residence - Byron, Ogle Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Name - William DeForrest
Unit - Co. B 92d Ill. Inf.
Died 1899.
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 74, Section 8
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - William H. DeForrest
Birth Date - 1822
Place of Birth - Bethleham, Litchfield Co., Conn.
Died - March 16, 1898
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery
Spouses Name - Sophronia DeForrest
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Pvt. James Deignan (Dignam)
Member St. Mary's Parish.
From the Adjutant General of Illinois, Revised in 1900 by Brig. Gen. J. N. Reece.
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Nov. 4, 1862.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill.
Remarks, 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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Pvt. Andrew Deignan (Dignan)
Member St. Mary's Parish.
From the Adjutant General of Illinois, Revised in 1900 by Brig. Gen. J. N. Reece.
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Mustered In Nov. 15, 1862Residence, Elgin, Ill.
Remarks, Died at Madison, Ind. May 24, 1864.
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
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Pvt. Albert Deill
Elgin Union Grey's
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Mustered In March 18, 1864.Home of record listed as Rutland, Ill's.
Discharged June 5, 1865 due to Disability.
Awarded a pension of $4.00 per month for internal injury of the left side in Dec. of 1882.
Died Jan. 27, 1883.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 142, Section 9) in Elgin, Ill.
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Pvt. Henry E. Deill
The Elgin Union Gray's
Enlisted Feb. 29, 1864
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Home of record listed as Rutland, Ill's.Mustered In March 18, 1864.
Mustered Out Oct. 8, 1865.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/348 as aged 30 years, from New York, living in Elgin.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 7, 1911.
Obit: Oct. 1, 1912 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Henry Deill died at his home on 620 Raymond street yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was born in New York in 1834, coming to Illinois with his parents in 1836. He resided at Long Grove for several years, later moving to Elgin where he had been a resident for tha last forty-five years. He was a civil war veteran belonging to the 36th Illinois Infantry of Volunteers.
He leaves four children, two sons and two daughters. They are: John of Rockford, Edward of Elgin, Mrs. Charles Perry and Mrs. William Jeffries of Elgin. Two brothers also survive him, Jake of Maywood and Daniel of Elgin.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home at 1:30 o'clock and at 2 o'clock from Immanuel Baptist church. The service at the house will be private. The G.A.R. will have charge.
Bluff City Cemetery records show him in the A Co. 37th Ill. Vol. Inf.
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Pvt. Oscar Deizman
Co. ? 56th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/281 as aged 40 years, from Soxony, living in Dundee.
Died Dec. 26, 1874.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
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Pvt. Thomas Delaney
From the Post #49 Files
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 in Elgin April 21, 1890.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Thomas Delaney
Unit -
Co. G 39th Ohio Inft.
Cemetery - Mt. HopeBurial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll or Honor
From the Illinois Deaths and Still Births Index
Name - Thomas Delaney
Birth Date - April 3, 1843
Place of Birth - Queens Co., Irelanbd
Died - Jan. 4, 1924
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Aged - 80 Years
Occupation - Retired Laborer
Race - White
Spouses Name - Bridget
Comments - Lived in residence where death occured 76y
Obit; Jan. 4, 1924 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Thomas Delaney died at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Charles Palm at 277 Division street, this morning at the age of 80 years. He had been in poor health for a period of time.
He was born April 3, 1843, at Queens county, Ireland, and had made his home in this city for the last 36 years. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Surviving him are two step-daughters, Mrs. Pond of Elgin and Mrs. John Casserly of Ogden, Ia.
Funeral services will be held from the late home tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock and at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's Catholic church. Burial will be at Mount Hope cemetery. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Thos. Delaney
Unit - Co. G 39th Ohio Inf.
Died - Jan. 4, 1924
Interred at - Mt. Hope Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 74, Block 1, Section 10
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Drum Major Daniel A. (W.) DeMarbelle
Field 6th Mich. Inf.
From the U. S. Civil War Soldiers Index
Name – Daniel A. Demarbelle
Side – Union
Regiment State – Michigan
Regiment - 6th Regiment, Michigan, Heaavy Artillery
Company – F & S
Rank in – Principal Musician
Rank out – Drum Major
Alternate Name – Daniel W. DeMarbelle
From the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Record & Profile
Name – Daniel W. DeMarbelle
Residence – Fort Wayne, Michigan
Age at Enlistment – 30
Enlistment Date – June 18, 1861
Rank – Principal Musician
Place – Fort Wayne, Michigan
State served – Michigan
Survived – Yes
Service – Enlisted in Company Band, Michigan 6th Infantry Regiment on Aug. 20, 1861. Mustered Out on March 30, 1862 at Ship Island, Ms.
Birth Date – Abt 1831
Record Source – Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-1865
From the U.S. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
Name - Daniel A. DeMarbelle
Birth Year - About 1831
Birth Place - France
Admitted Year - 1900
Age at Admission - 69 Years
State - Illinois
County - Vermillion
City - Danville
Branch - Danville Branch
Died 1903.
Buried in the GAR section of the Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 4) in Elgin, Ill.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - D. A. Demarvelle
Unit -
6th Mich. Inft
Cemetery - Bluff City CemeteryBurial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
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1st Lt. J. F. Demming
Co. A 109th Penn. Inf.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Sept. 2, 1884.
Transferred to another GAR Post, post not listed.
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Hospital Steward James (John) H. Dempster
1861 Dundee Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 31, 1861.
I Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva. as a private.Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
Home of record listed as Dundee, Ill's.
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.
Promoted Hospital Steward Dec. 23, 1863.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky.
Known actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry. Ga. May 15, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864
Jonesboro, 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
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/274 as aged 31 years living in Dundee,
Died Nov. 23, 1899.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
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Cpl. William J. Dempster
Attended the Elgin Academy.
Co. I 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Listed home of record as Dundee, Ill's.Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva.
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.
Died 1865.
Buried at Dundee Township Cemetery, West.
Known actions;
Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862
Lay’s Ferry. Ga. May 15, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864
Jonesboro, 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
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Pvt. Jeptha C. Denison
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.
Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861
Co. A 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Steedman's Brigade
Sheridan's Division
Fourth Corps
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Promoted Hospital Steward
Excerpt from Grandfather was a Drummer Boy, diary of Charles Stiles.
Aug. 8, 1863
Our diversion here is fishing and swimming. NIght before last, I went fishing with 3 others. We fished all night but "nary a bite" except when Jep Denison caught a turtle. Some of the boys have caught large ones. Bent Rowland caught one and it took 2 boys to pull it to shore.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
Joined GAR, George G. Meade Post #444 in Englewood, Chicago.
Died Oct. 5, 1927.
Buried at Oakwoods Cemetery.
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Sgt. Alexander Dennis
Member of St. Mary's Parish.
Listed on the 1857 Elgin directory as a Saw-filer living on the corner of Kimball St. and Dundee Road.
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.
Co. C 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Elgin Sharpshooters
23 year old CarpenterMustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago Sept. 5, 1862.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill.
Issued .577 1857 Enfield Rifled Musket
Wounded in Action at Peach Tree Creek.
Died of his wounds July 28, 1864.
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 May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864
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Pvt. Marvin Dennis
From the 1850 Census
Name - Marvin Dennis Aged - 20 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1850 - Mayfield, DeKalb Co. Ill.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 42d Ill. Vol. Inft.
Douglas Brigade
Harker's Brigade
Newton's Division
Fourth Corps
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill.
Remarks - Died at Smithton, Mo. Dec. 31, 1861.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Marvin Dennis
Unit - Co. G 42nd Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1829
Birth Place - Eagle Co., New York
Military Age - 32 Years
Joined by Whom - G. Varden
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Place - Camp Douglas, Ill. Chicago
Remarks - Died Dec. 31, 1861 at Smithton, Mo of Disease
Residence - Elgin, Oak Co., Ill Kane Co.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Civil War Records and Profiles
Name - Marvin Dennis
Residence - Illinois
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - No
Service Record - Enlisted in Company B 42nd Ill. Mustered Out Dec. 31, 1861 at Smithton, Mo.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Marvin W. Dennis
Birth Date - 1829
Birth Place - Eagle, Wyoming Co., New York
Died - Dec. 31, 1861
Place of Death - Smithton, Pettis Co., Missouri
Cemetery - Elmwood Cemetery
Burial Place - Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Ill.
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Name - Eri Densmore Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Blacksmith
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Enlisted - April 22, 1861
musket taken in the Geneva Raid
Mustered In - for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin.
Remarks - Died at Alton, Ill. June 2, 1861
From the June 5, 1861 issue of Elgin's Weekly Gazette
Messenger with whom he worked before he left, was his steadfast friend and watched over him as if he had been a brother. The faithful Chaplain of the Regiment, attended him and gave him advice and consolation. We saw him twice before his death. The only desire he expressed was to reach home before his death. He was unconscious some time before he died. His remains were placed in charge of Mr. I. N. Buck, who started on Monday to bring them to this place, but scarcely had he left before orders came for the regiment to embark for Cairo, and Mr. Buck was telegraphed to return. At Springfield he gave the body into the hands of the express company, by whom it was brought here, arriving on Tuesday noon.
At 4 p.m. a party of the Old Continentals under Captain Short escorted his remains to the cemetery and buried him with military honors. Short religious services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Fuller. A sermon, we understantd, will be preached at the Methodist Church a week from next Sabbath, at half past 10 o'clock A. M.
Notice: June 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Rev. Mr. Fuller delivers one for Mr. Densmore, in the Methodist Church of this place, next Sabbath morning.
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery, GAR Section (Lot 4) in Elgin, Ill., when the City cemetery closed.
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From the 1860 Census
Name - Ebenezer DePew Aged - 18 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Dundee Kane Co., Ill.
From his Army discharge papers Enlisted – April 24, 1862 Discharged – April 24, 1865 From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Unit - Co. G 18th U. S. Inf.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery, Soldiers Reserve
Burial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the Descriptive and Historical Register of the Enlisted Soldiers of the Army
Name - Ebinezer DePew
Born- Steubin Co., New York Aged - 21 Years
Occupation - Farmer
Enlisted at -Elgin, Ill.
By Whom - Capt. Thompson
Eyes -Blue
Hair - Brown
Complexion - Fair
Height - 5' 5 1/2"
Unit -
Discharged - April 24, 1865, Ex of Service
From the Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Ebenezer DePew
Service - G 18 U.S. Inf
Date of Filling - Jane. 30, 1892
Class - Invalid
Application #1088092
Certificate #1118934
State - Illinois
Attorney - M. B. Stevens
Obit – Aug. 1, 1912 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
With the death of “Eb” DePew, Elgin lost one of its familiar characters. Since the civil war he had made his home here. He was a bachelor. Although an expert cooper he worked intermittently at that trade, blacksmithing, training racing horses and farming.
For the last eight years he had worked for Louis, Thies, a farmer living at Button. He visited Elgin only when his pension was due and always remained in town for several days. Recently he had been confined to St. Joseph's hospital, leaving there two weeks ago yesterday.
Within five minutes before he had sunk to the sidewalk, DePew had been talking to W. E. Welch, a life long friend. DePew informed Welch that he was not feeling well. Welch did not see Depew sink to the pavement, but William Aguew, a city fireman, who was standing near, did. Agnew prevented DePew from falling through a railing into the basement.
Dr. A.L. Mann, city physician, was summoned, but DePew was dead before he arrived. The remains were removed to the police station and later to the Ackerman undertaking rooms. At an inquest held last evening a verdict of “death due to heart trouble,” was returned.
DePew's honorable discharge from the union army, which he treasured more than wealth, and which he always carried with him, showed that he was born in Steuben county, N. R. on June 19, 1841. His parents moved to Elgin a few years later, his father being a harness maker.
On April 24, 1862, DePew enlisted at Elgin as a private in Company G. Second battalion, Eighteenth regiment, united States regulars. He was discharged on April 24, 1866.
During the war DePew's parents moved to Dyerville, Iowa, where they have since died.
Although DePew was a member of Woodstock post, G.A.R., Elgin Post No. 49, will have charge of his funeral.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Birth Year - About 1841 Aged - 71 Years
Died - July 31, 1912
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Birth Date - June 19, 1841
Place of Birth - New York
Died - July 31, 1912
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery- Bluff City Cemetery
Place of Burial - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
during the fighting at Mexico City.
Home of record listed as Bloomington, Ill's.
Mustered Out April 28, 1862
From the Aug. 5, 1916 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Elgin, is celebrating his ninetieth birthday at the home of his son, L. E. DePew, 356 Ryerson
avenue, today.
Early today Mr. DePew walked down town and then returned just to show that he isn't really old.
Reading the daily papers and discussing the present war situations seem to provide an enjoyment
for the aged man.
On August 5, 1826, James DePew was born in Orange county, Indiana. Nine years later he
moved to Illinois and settled at Dry Grove, a small hamlet in the central portion of the state. At
the outbreak of the Mexican war, DePew, then but a youngster, enlisted with Company B, 4th
Illinois Volunteer regiment ans saw active service.
During the Civil War he received the commission of First Lieutenant in the 5th Illinois cavalry
regiment, and did himself honor. Following the war the veteran soldier located at Bloomington,
Ill., where he followed his vocation of carpenter.
expected to be in the parade and made all arrangements to participate, but the conveyance which was to
call for him did not appear.
Simeon L. Eells, 92 years old, the other Elgin Mexican war veteran, spent the day at Cary, as was
his usual custom.
celebration. Besides his son, L. E. DePew, with whom the old soldier makes his home, a son, Grant
DePew of Chicago, and his family and a daughter, Mrs. F. D. Heafer and her husband, were present
at the birth anniversary. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who were also
present.
Mr. DePew proudly exhibited his gold medal set in with diamonds, received some time ago from
the Odd Fellows lodge, because he was the oldest Odd Fellow in Kane county. He has been a member
of the lodge for 66 years.
Except from the June 25, 1918 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Died Aug. 18, 1919 at his home in Elgin.
From the June 15, 1935 issue of 'The Elgin Courier-News'
Mr. DePew was born in Indiana Aug. 5, 1826, moving to Bloomington, Ill., as a youth. He enlisted in Company B. Fourth Illinois volunteer infantry, and served throughout the Mexican campaign, being shot through the arm in the victorious assault upon Mexico City. Later he served as a lieutenant in the Fifth Illinois cavalry during the war of the rebellion.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Lt. James Depew
Unit - Co. C 5th Ill. Cav.
Died - Aug. 18, 1919
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 267, Section 14
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Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Mustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Notice: July ?, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
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. July 25, 1861.
Died 1888.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery.
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Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket taken in the Geneva Raid.
Mustered Out July 25, 1861 at Mound City, Ill.
Died 1885.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 76, Section 2) in Elgin, Ill.
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5th Ill. Light Artillery
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
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
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Died Nov. 25, 1884.
Obit: Unidentified clipping.
Thomas Dewire served his country during the late war. He was, under Major Renwick, a member of the Elgin Battery-5th Independent Batt., Ill, Light Artillery. He never shirked his duty, and by officers and privates was accounted one of the most honest, reliable and brave men in the command. In front of Knoxville, Tenn., the Battery was one day exposed to a severe storm. From its effects Dewire never fully recovered, the cold settling in his system. The battery was organized in '61 or in the spring of 62 and went through several important engagements, always with flying colors.
Returning home Dewire settled on the Luther Herric farm, east of the city. He has since called it his home. His only son and child, John, has managed the farm. The old gentleman purchased a house and lot in Elgin last fall, intending to remove to the city to spend the last years of his life. Death prevented the carrying out of this plan. Mrs. Dewire survives her husband, and has the sympathy of a very large circle of friends in her great bereavement.
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From the 1860 Census #485/3501
Name - John DeWolf
Aged - 27 Years
Born - Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Hampshire Reserved Militia Rolls
Aged 27 years.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Home of record listed as Hampshire, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled musket.
Obit; Oct. 10, 1910 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
John DeWolf, a former resident of Hampshire, died at his home in Tildon, Nebraska, oon last Friday, aged 78 years. Prior to going west, Mr. DeWolf had made his home at Hampshire, where he has a number of relatives. A widow and three daughters survive.
The body will arrive from the west today and the funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. John Allen at Hampshire. Dr. A. Tyler and Andrus Tyler of Elgin are nephews.
Mr. DeWolf was a civil war veteran, having served three years in the war with the fifty-second Illinois volunteers. A number of the G.A.R. men from this city will attend the funeral.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. John A. DeWolf
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Oct. 8, 1910
Interred at - Doty Cemetery in Hampshire, Ill.
Location - Grave 7
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Unit -
Interred at - Doty Cemetery in Hampshire, Ill.
Location - Grave 9
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Joseph DeWolf
Cemetery - Doty
Place of Burial - Kane Co.
From the 1956 Kane Co Honor Roll
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
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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.
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 Elgn'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 Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Marvin Dennis
Unit - Co. G 42nd Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Birth Date - About 1829
Birth Place - Eagle Co., New York
Military Age - 32 Years
Joined by Whom - G. Varden
Period - 3 Years
Muster In Place - Camp Douglas, Ill. Chicago
Remarks - Died Dec. 31, 1861 at Smithton, Mo of Disease
Residence - Elgin, Oak Co., Ill Kane Co.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Civil War Records and Profiles
Name - Marvin Dennis
Residence - Illinois
Rank at Enlistment - Private
State Served - Illinois
Survived the War - No
Service Record - Enlisted in Company B 42nd Ill. Mustered Out Dec. 31, 1861 at Smithton, Mo.
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Marvin W. Dennis
Birth Date - 1829
Birth Place - Eagle, Wyoming Co., New York
Died - Dec. 31, 1861
Place of Death - Smithton, Pettis Co., Missouri
Cemetery - Elmwood Cemetery
Burial Place - Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Ill.
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Pvt. Eri H. Densmore
Listed on the 1860 Census #284/2108Name - Eri Densmore Aged - 35 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Blacksmith
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splended 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
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Enlisted - April 22, 1861
Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Alteredmusket taken in the Geneva Raid
Mustered In - for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill. April 25, 1861.
Listed home of record as Elgin.
Remarks - Died at Alton, Ill. June 2, 1861
From the June 5, 1861 issue of Elgin's Weekly Gazette
Another Volunteer Gone.
Mr. Eli H. Densmore of Capt. Joslyn's company died on Sunday evening last. at the Hospital in Camp Dubois. He has been very sick nearly ever since he left here. He suffered from a severe billious attack from which he never rallied. He was kindly cared for by his comrades through all his sickness.Messenger with whom he worked before he left, was his steadfast friend and watched over him as if he had been a brother. The faithful Chaplain of the Regiment, attended him and gave him advice and consolation. We saw him twice before his death. The only desire he expressed was to reach home before his death. He was unconscious some time before he died. His remains were placed in charge of Mr. I. N. Buck, who started on Monday to bring them to this place, but scarcely had he left before orders came for the regiment to embark for Cairo, and Mr. Buck was telegraphed to return. At Springfield he gave the body into the hands of the express company, by whom it was brought here, arriving on Tuesday noon.
At 4 p.m. a party of the Old Continentals under Captain Short escorted his remains to the cemetery and buried him with military honors. Short religious services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Fuller. A sermon, we understantd, will be preached at the Methodist Church a week from next Sabbath, at half past 10 o'clock A. M.
Notice: June 12, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
FUNERAL.
We have engaged to deliver a funeral discourse for young Harney, the volunteer, on the German camp ground, in the town of Hampshire, next Sunday at eleven o'clock. A large gathering is anticipated.Rev. Mr. Fuller delivers one for Mr. Densmore, in the Methodist Church of this place, next Sabbath morning.
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery, GAR Section (Lot 4) in Elgin, Ill., when the City cemetery closed.
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Sgt. Ebenezer DePew
Name - Ebenezer DePew Aged - 18 Years
Birth Place - New York
Home in 1860 - Dundee Kane Co., Ill.
From his Army discharge papers Enlisted – April 24, 1862 Discharged – April 24, 1865 From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Co. G 18th U.S. Inft. 2nd Bn
Died – Aug. 1, 1912
Interred at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin
Location – Grave 9, Lot 7, Soldiers ReserveFrom the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Unit - Co. G 18th U. S. Inf.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery, Soldiers Reserve
Burial Place - Kane Co., Ill. Cook Co.
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the Descriptive and Historical Register of the Enlisted Soldiers of the Army
Name - Ebinezer DePew
Born- Steubin Co., New York Aged - 21 Years
Occupation - Farmer
Enlisted at -Elgin, Ill.
By Whom - Capt. Thompson
Eyes -Blue
Hair - Brown
Complexion - Fair
Height - 5' 5 1/2"
Unit -
18th U. S. Inft. G
Period - 3 YearsDischarged - April 24, 1865, Ex of Service
From the Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Ebenezer DePew
Service - G 18 U.S. Inf
Date of Filling - Jane. 30, 1892
Class - Invalid
Application #1088092
Certificate #1118934
State - Illinois
Attorney - M. B. Stevens
Obit – Aug. 1, 1912 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
VETERAN OF WAR DIES ON STREET
'Eb' Depew, Old Time Horse Jockey, Drops Dead.
CARRIES ARMY DISCHARGE
Well Known Character Succumbs Suddenly in Downtown District.
Sinking to the sidewalk in front of River street, shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Ebenezer DePew pioneer Elgin Resident, civil war veteran and horse jocky, expired before medical aid could be summoned. Death was due to heart trouble.With the death of “Eb” DePew, Elgin lost one of its familiar characters. Since the civil war he had made his home here. He was a bachelor. Although an expert cooper he worked intermittently at that trade, blacksmithing, training racing horses and farming.
For the last eight years he had worked for Louis, Thies, a farmer living at Button. He visited Elgin only when his pension was due and always remained in town for several days. Recently he had been confined to St. Joseph's hospital, leaving there two weeks ago yesterday.
Within five minutes before he had sunk to the sidewalk, DePew had been talking to W. E. Welch, a life long friend. DePew informed Welch that he was not feeling well. Welch did not see Depew sink to the pavement, but William Aguew, a city fireman, who was standing near, did. Agnew prevented DePew from falling through a railing into the basement.
Dr. A.L. Mann, city physician, was summoned, but DePew was dead before he arrived. The remains were removed to the police station and later to the Ackerman undertaking rooms. At an inquest held last evening a verdict of “death due to heart trouble,” was returned.
DePew's honorable discharge from the union army, which he treasured more than wealth, and which he always carried with him, showed that he was born in Steuben county, N. R. on June 19, 1841. His parents moved to Elgin a few years later, his father being a harness maker.
On April 24, 1862, DePew enlisted at Elgin as a private in Company G. Second battalion, Eighteenth regiment, united States regulars. He was discharged on April 24, 1866.
During the war DePew's parents moved to Dyerville, Iowa, where they have since died.
Although DePew was a member of Woodstock post, G.A.R., Elgin Post No. 49, will have charge of his funeral.
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Birth Year - About 1841 Aged - 71 Years
Died - July 31, 1912
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois
From the Find-A-Grave Index
Name - Ebenezer DePew
Birth Date - June 19, 1841
Place of Birth - New York
Died - July 31, 1912
Place of Death - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery- Bluff City Cemetery
Place of Burial - Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
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Lt. James DePew
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. B 4th Ill. Inf
Mexican War
Wounded in Action in the arm during the fighting at Mexico City.
Co. C 5th Ill. Cav.
Mustered In Dec. 10, 1861 at Camp Butler in Springfield.Home of record listed as Bloomington, Ill's.
Mustered Out April 28, 1862
From the Aug. 5, 1916 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
ELGIN VETERAN FEELS FINE AT AGE OF NINETY
James DePew, Mexican and Civil Soldier, Observes Birth Anniversary Today
James DePew, one of the two veterans of the Mexican war, as well as of the Civil War living inElgin, is celebrating his ninetieth birthday at the home of his son, L. E. DePew, 356 Ryerson
avenue, today.
Walks Down Town
Despite his age, the war veteran claims he is in better health today than he was four years ago.Early today Mr. DePew walked down town and then returned just to show that he isn't really old.
Reading the daily papers and discussing the present war situations seem to provide an enjoyment
for the aged man.
On August 5, 1826, James DePew was born in Orange county, Indiana. Nine years later he
moved to Illinois and settled at Dry Grove, a small hamlet in the central portion of the state. At
the outbreak of the Mexican war, DePew, then but a youngster, enlisted with Company B, 4th
Illinois Volunteer regiment ans saw active service.
During the Civil War he received the commission of First Lieutenant in the 5th Illinois cavalry
regiment, and did himself honor. Following the war the veteran soldier located at Bloomington,
Ill., where he followed his vocation of carpenter.
Lives Here 16 Years.
Sixteen years ago he moved to Elgin and has lived here since. Last Decoration Day Mr. DePewexpected to be in the parade and made all arrangements to participate, but the conveyance which was to
call for him did not appear.
Simeon L. Eells, 92 years old, the other Elgin Mexican war veteran, spent the day at Cary, as was
his usual custom.
Children at Observance.
The children of Mr. DePew besides his grandchildren and great grandchildren, were present at thecelebration. Besides his son, L. E. DePew, with whom the old soldier makes his home, a son, Grant
DePew of Chicago, and his family and a daughter, Mrs. F. D. Heafer and her husband, were present
at the birth anniversary. There are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who were also
present.
Mr. DePew proudly exhibited his gold medal set in with diamonds, received some time ago from
the Odd Fellows lodge, because he was the oldest Odd Fellow in Kane county. He has been a member
of the lodge for 66 years.
Except from the June 25, 1918 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
"Pioneers at Picinic in Elgin"
Old Settlers Have Pleasant Day for Outing
The oldest settler present was Lieut. James DePew who settled in Bloomington in 1830 and went
from there to fight in both the Mexican war and the Civil war, in the latter he won his commission.
Despite his ninety-two years, Lieut. DePew is strong mentally and can remember many interesting
incidents of early times in Illinois, as well as his experiences in the two wars. He is especially
fond of relating the exploits of Co. C, 5th Illinois Cavalry of which he was an officer.
James DePew, of Elgin is the oldest person at the picnic, as far as a cautious report of the Elgin
Daily News was able to ascertrain. He is 92 years young, anbd said he could beat any man his
age in a footrace, by heck. Mr. DePew lived in Bloomington for eighteen years, coming to this
vicinity in 1835, from Indiana. He has attended the annual picics for five years.
Died Aug. 18, 1919 at his home in Elgin.
From the June 15, 1935 issue of 'The Elgin Courier-News'
Elgin's Last Vet of 1846-48
Lt. James DePew, Elgin's last surviving veteran of the Mexican war, 1846-48, died at his home in this city Aug. 18, 1919, in his ninety-fourth year. For many years Mr. DePew, who was also a Civil war veteran, and his comrade in arms, the late Simeon Eells, Mexican and Civil war veteran who died about 20 years ago, played leading roles in Elgin's annual Memorial day exercises.Mr. DePew was born in Indiana Aug. 5, 1826, moving to Bloomington, Ill., as a youth. He enlisted in Company B. Fourth Illinois volunteer infantry, and served throughout the Mexican campaign, being shot through the arm in the victorious assault upon Mexico City. Later he served as a lieutenant in the Fifth Illinois cavalry during the war of the rebellion.
He came to Elgin to make his home in 1900.
Some six years before his death Mr. DePew's life was saved by the late William Creighton, Confederate veteran, in a dramatic rescue in the Milwaukee railroad yards. Creighton, awarded a Carnegie medal for his deed, braved death to push his former wartime foeman from the path of an oncoming train.
Mr. DePew's son, Lennis E DePew, resides at 400 Douglas ave. Another son, Grant DePew, makes his home in Chicago. The veteran also has five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren surviving.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Lt. James Depew
Unit - Co. C 5th Ill. Cav.
Died - Aug. 18, 1919
Interred at - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 267, Section 14
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Pvt. John Detman
Notice: April 18, 1861 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
Elgin Continentals.
This splended 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.
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva RaidMustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill. 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. July 25, 1861.
Died 1888.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery.
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Pvt. John Dettman (Detman)
Co. A 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fremont Rifles
Mustered In for three months service April 25, 1861 at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket taken in the Geneva Raid.
Mustered Out July 25, 1861 at Mound City, Ill.
Died 1885.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery (Lot 76, Section 2) in Elgin, Ill.
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Pvt. Thomas Dewire (Dwyer)
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick’s Elgin Battery
Mustered In Nov. 15, 1862 at Elgin, Ill's.Home of record listed 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. 28, 1863
Wise’s Forks, NC March 7, '64
Bennett’s House, NC April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC April 13, 1865
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Died Nov. 25, 1884.
Obit: Unidentified clipping.
Death of a Veteran.
Thomas Dewire died Monday. Few of his friends in Elgin knew that the old gentleman had been ill. At Mrs. Herrick's funeral, tow weeks ago, he was in his usual health-not robust, but as active as most men at fifty-eight who have worked hard all their lives.Thomas Dewire served his country during the late war. He was, under Major Renwick, a member of the Elgin Battery-5th Independent Batt., Ill, Light Artillery. He never shirked his duty, and by officers and privates was accounted one of the most honest, reliable and brave men in the command. In front of Knoxville, Tenn., the Battery was one day exposed to a severe storm. From its effects Dewire never fully recovered, the cold settling in his system. The battery was organized in '61 or in the spring of 62 and went through several important engagements, always with flying colors.
Returning home Dewire settled on the Luther Herric farm, east of the city. He has since called it his home. His only son and child, John, has managed the farm. The old gentleman purchased a house and lot in Elgin last fall, intending to remove to the city to spend the last years of his life. Death prevented the carrying out of this plan. Mrs. Dewire survives her husband, and has the sympathy of a very large circle of friends in her great bereavement.
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Pvt. John A. DeWolf
From the 1860 Census #485/3501
Name - John DeWolf
Aged - 27 Years
Born - Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 - Hampshire, Kane Co., Ill.
Occupation - Farmer
From the Hampshire Reserved Militia Rolls
1861 Hampshire Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll Aug. 5, 1861.Aged 27 years.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
K Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In Oct. 25, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's.Home of record listed as Hampshire, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled musket.
Obit; Oct. 10, 1910 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
John DeWolf, a former resident of Hampshire, died at his home in Tildon, Nebraska, oon last Friday, aged 78 years. Prior to going west, Mr. DeWolf had made his home at Hampshire, where he has a number of relatives. A widow and three daughters survive.
The body will arrive from the west today and the funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of his sister, Mrs. John Allen at Hampshire. Dr. A. Tyler and Andrus Tyler of Elgin are nephews.
Mr. DeWolf was a civil war veteran, having served three years in the war with the fifty-second Illinois volunteers. A number of the G.A.R. men from this city will attend the funeral.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. John A. DeWolf
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Oct. 8, 1910
Interred at - Doty Cemetery in Hampshire, Ill.
Location - Grave 7
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Pvt Joseph C. DeWolf
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Soldier - Pvt. Joseph C. DeWolfo.
Unit -
B Co. 29th Ohio Inf.
Died - Oct. 24, 1866.Interred at - Doty Cemetery in Hampshire, Ill.
Location - Grave 9
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Joseph DeWolf
Cemetery - Doty
Place of Burial - Kane Co.
From the 1956 Kane Co Honor Roll
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
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Pvt. Winfield S. DeWolf
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
G Co. 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.
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 Elgn'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.
Pvt. Elbridge L. Dexter
B Co. 13th Mass. Inf.
Wounded in Action, in the right leg, action not listed.Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/347 as aged 34 years, from Maine, living in Elgin.
Awarded a pension of $6.00 per month for his wound.
Worked at the Watch Factory.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 13, 1884.
Member Modern Woodmen of America, Silver Leaf Camp #60.
Obit; Aug. 24, 1889 issue Elgin's Every Saturday.
Elbridge L. Dexter died of paralysis Aug. 22, aged 55 years. He leaves a widow and two children. He is one of the oldest employes of the watch factory. He will be buried this afternoon by Veteran post G.A.R., and the A.O.U.W. and Woodmen will each attend in a body.
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Sgt. Charles D. Dickinson
K Co. 8th Wisc. Inf.
Watch Worker at Waltham Watch Factory.Mustered In Sept. 5, 1861 at Camp Randell in Madison.
Home of record listed as Genoa, Wisc.
Promoted Cpl., date not listed.
Promoted Sgt., date not listed.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty. Sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough.
Mustered Out Sept. 5, 1865
Post war;
Moved to Elgin.
Worked at the Watch factory
Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 15, 1884.
Obit; June 6, 1885 issue Elgin's Every Saturday.
Dickinson-At his home in this city, of epileptic brain difficulty, at 1:30 o'clock, this Saturday morning, Charles D. Dickinson, aged about 65 years.
Mr. Dickinson was born in New England and, previous to coming to Elgin, worked in the Waltham watch factory. He was in the employ of the Elgin factory for 15 years. He was a prominent member of the G.A.R. post, the A.O.U.W., and the Knights Templar, having held office of eminent commander in the later organization. In 1875 he was elected to the city council from the sixth ward to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of W. F. Sylla. He served as alderman nearly four years. He was a man of cordial manner and wide-spread popularity. He leaves a wife, but no children. The physicians were unable to name his disease.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery.
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Pvt. Egbert O. Dickenson
----I Co. 58th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Lyon Color Guard
Enlisted Dec. 24, 1861.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Feb. 11, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago.
Unarmed the regiment is placed on the train south for Fort Donelson were the battle has started that day.
At Cairo, Ill. Issued M-1808 & M-1816 Common Muskets Feb. 12, 1862. These muskets have been rejected by the regiments before and are accepted only because the battle at Fort Donelson is in progress.
Re-armed with acceptable muskets on April 1, 1862 at Pittsburg Landing, Tenn.
Captured at Shiloh during the retreat from the Sunken Road.
Article: April 23, 1862 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE SURRENDER OF THE FIFTY-EIGHT ILLINOIS.
The surrender of the Fifty-eight Illinois was an involuntary affair. The Brigade of which they formed a part was surrounded on all sides by the rebels, who were subjecting them to a terrible fire. In this **** division was an Iowa regiment, the Eighth, we think. Col. Lynch of the Illinois Fifty-eight, proposed to the troops to form for a bayonet charge, and rushing upon the enemy cut their way through. His regiment seconded his proposal, but a printer of the Iowa regiment histingo (sic) a white "handkerchief on his bayonet waved it in token of surrender. Col. Lynch cut it down with his sword, the lieut. Conolen (sic) of the Iowa regiment however again raised the white flag, and said that while giving credit to Col. Lynch for his bravery, he felt it to be his duty to spare the lives of the men entrusted to his command, and he would therefore surrender. By this time the rebels had closed their lines so effectually around the division, that a surrender was inevitable, and the gallant men were marched off prisoners to the rebels. In this surrender was included all but about two hundred of the Eighth Iowa, four hundred of the Fifty-Eighth Illinois and part of the Twelfth Illinois, Col. Shortland.Paroled in Sept. 1862.
Exchanged in Dec. 1862, the regiment reforms at Camp Butler in Springfield, Ill.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 13, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862
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Solon Dickson
Listed on the 1860 Federal Census #465/3351 as a 22 year old Laborer from New York living in Hampshire, Ill's.
Unknown Regiment
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Principal Musician Russel Dickerson
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as living at Prairie St. Listed on the 1860 Census as a 50 year old Farmer from New York living in Gilbert Station, Ill. Member in good standing of the Elgin Temperance Union in 1864.
Field 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. Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago. Post war; Elgin Registered Voter in 1866. Played in the Pigeon Woods Band at GAR dances. Died May 31, 1884 Buried at Bluff City Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Principal Musician Russel Dickerson Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as living at Prairie St. Listed on the 1860 Census as a 50 year old Farmer from New York living in Gilbert Station, Ill. Member in good standing of the Elgin Temperance Union in 1864.
Field 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. Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago. Post war; Elgin Registered Voter in 1866. Played in the Pigeon Woods Band at GAR dances. Died May 31, 1884 Buried at Bluff City Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pvt. Sheridan Dickson G Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf. C Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf. The Lincoln Regiment Mustered In Nov. 19, 1861 at Camp Lyon in Geneva.Home of record listed as Sycamore, Ill. Issued .69 US Altered 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. Re-enlisted as a veteran Jan. 8, 1864 and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough. Mustered Out July 6, 1865 in Louisville, Ky. Final Payout and Discharge at Camp Douglas in Chicago July 12, 1865 Known Actions; Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 17, 1862 Shiloh, Tenn. April 6, 1862 Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19, 1862 Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3, 1862 Lay’s Ferry, Ga. May 15, 1863 Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864 Nickajack Creek, Ga. July 2, 1864 Jonesboro, 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 Post war; Farmer Moved to Elgin, Ill. Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census #237/397 as aged 27 years, from New York, living in Hampshire. Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 Feb. 19, 1894. Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 living in Elgin. Death Notice: May 11, 1909 issue The Elgin Daily News. On his twenty-eighth wedding day, after suffering from heart disease for twenty years, Sheridan Dickson, 128 Vine street, suddenly fell dead in one of Armour & Company's wagons shortly after 6 o'clock this morning near the corner of Spring and Chicago streets. The coroner found the death due to heart disease. Mr. Dickson came to Illinois in 1850 and served through the Civil war with Company c of Elgin, Fifty-second infantry. He has been a resident of Elgin for the past sixteen years. He bid his wife good-bye this mornign a little after 5 o'clock to assist A. W. Hintt, who lives at 220 Seneca street and has charge of the Armour meat car and wagons. Mr. Dickson has for some time been assisting in delivering meat from the cars on Tuesdays and Fridays. Of late he has had no other regular occupation. Going from his home straight to the Milwaukee tracks, he helped in sorting the meat, and then started with Mr. Hintt on the regular round. They had called at several meat markets and made deliveries, before reaching Leitner Bros., 201 Chicago street. Here, according to the testimony of Mr. Hintt at the coroner's inquest in the city hall, Mr. Dickson handed from the wagon a sheep, then first one and then a second hind-quarter of beef. Mr. Hintt carried these into the store. When he returned his companion was lying in the wagon, motionless. "What's the matter with you, 'Dad', are you sick?" he asked. There was no reply. Meantime George A. Gannon, janitor of the Tyrrell and other nearby buildings, had seen Dickson gradually sink into the wagon and lie still. As he came up Mr. Hintt threw a blanket over the fallen man, and the tow carried the body into the office of Dr. Lewis W. Dudley, in the Sherwin block. The physician saw at once that life was extinct and the body was taken to the home. Mrs. Dickson bore up bravely. She had expected the fatality for some time, she said. Her husband had carried medicine with him constantly, for the complaint. Twenty years ago, she said, he had suffered a paralytic stroke and had been troubled with his heart at intervals ever since. Besides Mrs. Dickson, one sister, Mrs. L. E. Gleason of San Juan, Cal., and three brothers survive. The brothers are Corridan D. and Edwin, both of Hampshire, Ill., and Lafayette of Drayne, Ore. There are no children, but Mrs. E. A. Mooney of Douglas avenue is an adopted daughter. Mr. Dickson was born in Birmingham, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1840, and settled at Hampshire, Ill., May 13, 1850. Until coming to Elgin he was engaged in farming. Obit; May 12, 1909 issue The Elgin Daily News. Funeral services over the remains of Sheridan Dickson, who died suddenly yesterday morning, will be held at the home, 128 Vine street, tomorrow afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock and at Grace M. E. church at 2 o'clock. Interment in Bluff City cemetery. A general attendance of members of the G.A.R. is planned.
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