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Howard S. Lamb
C Co. 4th Ohio Inf.
Enlisted June 3, 1861.Wounded in Action in the knee at Fredricksburg.
Known actions;
Fredricksburg, Va.
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Railroad Mechanic.
Member Broodfield Mo. GAR.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 March 18, 1919.
Resided at 360 Raymond St.
Article; Dec. 3, 1936 unidentified Elgin cutting.
Howard S. Lamb is one person who hopes to live to be 100 years old, and who considers as excellent his chances for attaining this goal.
Today at his home, 10 S. Geneva st., Mr. Lamb observed his ninety-fifth birthday.
He chatted with friends, reminisced of Civil War days, and commented that he was just five years short of his goal for a well-rounded life-the century mark.
Friends noted his cheerful attitude, and outlook on life which more than a decade of invalidism has failed to change. Mr. Lamb suffered a stroke several years ago and has since been helpless.
Born in Delaware, O., on Dec. 3, 1841, Mr. lamb has resided in this city for nearly 40 years, coming here from Brookfield, Mo., in 1898. By trade he is a railway mechanic, but of course it has been years since he has been actively employed.
Mrs. Mae Carpenter, a daughter with whom Mr. Lamb makes hie home, recalls that her father's memory is more vivid concerning incidents which occurred 60, 70, and even 80 years ago, than happenings of more recent years.
For instance, he recalls vividly the time a rebel minie ball struck him in the right knee and put him out of the fight at Fredericksburg, Va. That was in the Civil war, in which he served with Company C of the Fourth Ohio Infantry.
Mr. Lamb enlisted at the outbreak of the war, in June 1861, and served until June 1864. His father, Reuben Lamb, served in the 66th Ohio at the same time.
The aged veteran is a confirmed advocate of peace. "War is futile," he says.
One of the youngest members of Veterans post 49, Grand Army of the Republic--in point of years of membership in the organization--Mr. Lamb is also one of the last few survivors of a roster which once included 443 names. Today but three members are left, Frank B. Perkins, recently elected post commander; DeVolois W. Stevens of Wasco and Mr. Lamb.
There are five living generations in Mr. Lamb's family, including three children, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren .
Howard S. Lamb, 95 years old, another of the city's few survivors of the Civil war, died last night at 8 in his home, 10 S. Geneva st. He had been an invalid for more than a decade.
Mr. lamb was one of Elgin's oldest residents, and was the sole surviving member of Veterans post 49, Grand Army of the Republic, residing in this city. There is only one other member of the Elgin post living--DeVolois W. Stevens of Wasco. Once the post boasted a membership roster of 443.
The death of Mr. lamb reduced to five the number of "Boys in Blue" remaining in Elgin. These are Jonathan T. Miller, 96 years old; James M. Coffman and William S. Shales. Each 95; John S. Albright, 93, and Oliver E. Davis, 91.
Mr. Lamb was born in Delaware, O., on Dec. 3, 1841, a son of Reuben and Emily (Howard) Lamb.
He enlisted for war service on June 3, 1861, with Company C of the Fourth Ohio Infantry, and saw action on many battlefields. In the struggle at Fredericksburg he was wounded in the knee. Mr. lamb's father served with the Sixty-sixth Ohio during the war.
The veteran was a member of Brookfield, Mo., post of the Grand Army before coming to this city in 1898, and affiliating with Veteran post 49.
A railway mechanic by trade, Mr. lamb was employed in Ohio and Missouri for many years before he came to Elgin. Of late years he had made his home in this city with a daughter, Mrs. Mae Carpenter.
Mr. Lamb was married to Miss Fretta Turner 68 years ago. She died in 1930. he is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Carpenter; two sons, R.T. lamb of Nelsonville, O., and A.R. Lamb of New Britain, Conn., three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1;30 from the Norris mortuary, with the Rev. Dr. Armin TG. Weng, pastor of Holy Trinity church, officiating. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
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Pvt. Nick S. Lamb
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Pvt. Nick S. Lamb
Unit -
Co. A 141st Ill. Inf.
Died - Dec. 1, 1921
Interred at - Elgin City Cemetery
Note;
There is no listing for him in this company in the Ill. Adjt. Gen's Report.
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Frank Lamersall
Chicago Mercantile Battery
Mustered In Sept. 30, 1864.Listed home of record as Chicago, Ill's.
Mustered Out July 10, 1865.
Known actions;
Sabine Cross Roads, La. - April 8, 1864
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Member of Elgin GAR Post #260.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 2, 1907.
Died Oct. 13, 1921.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
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Cpl. Charles Bennett Landon
D Co. 8th Ill. Cav.
Farnsworth's Regiment
Enlisted Aug. 30, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered in at Camp Kane in St. Charles Sept. 18, 1861.
Issued .56 7 Shot Spencer carbine, a revolver, and a saber.
Mustered Out at Benton Barrack's July 17, 1865.
Known actions;
Bull Run, Va. - March 10, 1862
Mechanicsville, Va. - June 26, 1862
Gaines Mill, Va. - June 27, 1862
Malvern Hill, Va. - July 1, 1862
Poolsville, Maryland - Sept. 4, 1862
Monocacy Church - Sept. ?, 1862
Sugar Loaf Mt., Maryland - Sept. 6, 1862
Barnsville, Maryland - Sept. 9, 1862
Antietam, Maryland - Sept. 16, 1862
Fredericksburg, Maryland - Dec. 11, 1862
Sulpher Springs - April 14, 1863
Rapidan Station - May 1, 1863
Northern Neck - May 14, 1863
Borstly Ford - June 9, 1863
Upperville - June 21, 1863
Fairville - July 1, 1863
Gettysburg, Penn. - July 2, 1863
Williamsburg, Maryland - July 6, 1863
Boonsboro, Maryland - July 8, 1863
Funktown - July 10, 1863
Falling Water - July 14, 1863
Chester Gap - July 21, 1863
Sandy Hook - July 22, 1863
Brandy Station, Va. - Aug. 4, 1863
Culpepper, Va. - Sept. 13, 1863
Liberty Mills - Sept. 21, 1863
Warrenton Junction - Oct. 30, 1863
Rexleysville - Nov. 8, 1863
Mitchell's Station - Nov. 12, 1863
Ely's Ford - Nov. 30, 1863
Post war;
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
Died Aug. 30, 1912.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
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Pvt. Jason (James) B. (R) Lane
From the New York Adj't Gen's Report
Aged 18 years.
Mustered out 1866 in Colorado.
Known actions;
Winchester, Va.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 3, 1887.
Obit; Feb. 16, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
James B. Lane, a long time and highly esteemed resident of Elgin, died early this morning at the home of his father-in-law, where he had been confined, seriously ill, for a little over three months, of consumption. His father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. P. Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Lane, Mrs. J.B. Lane and William Grote were with him all the night and were present at the end.
Mr. Lane has been failing for the last year of so and had just returned from a trip to Salina, Col., where he went in search of a change of climate that would benefit his health. He arrived here in September and soon was so ill as to be confined to the home continuously. He rallied again and was able to be taken out in a carriage. This was only temporary. he has been too ill to leave the house for more than three months.
James B. Lane was born June 15, 1845, at Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, New York. There he attended the public schools and laid the foundation for his successful business career. He came to Elgin in 1874 and engaged in contracting and building. he later, with others, established the Elgin Lumber company, of which he was for years manager, and Elgin Brick and tile company, he being the president of the later.
Mr. Lane was among the foremost of the men who originated the system of electric street railways. He engineered the construction of Carpentersville, Elgin and Aurora line and was president of same until it consolidated with the Elgin City railway. Mr. Lane was actively interested in bringing to Elgin the Ludlow shoe factory, now owned by Selz, Schwab & Co., and was one of the syndicate with Judge S. Wilcox, John McNeil, A.B Church and William Grote, who established the silver plate factory here.
Mr. Lane enlisted in his country's service at Troy, N.Y., when but eighteen years of age. He was assigned to company E. 21st New York cavalry, was with General Sherman at Winchester, and was mustered out of service in Colorado in 1866.
Mr. lane was married to Emma E. Moulton at Barrington, Ill., in May, 1874.
Besides his widow and mother and father-in-law, Mr. Lane leaves his son, Roy L., of Chicago, and a daughter, Mrs. Grace Lane Greene, of Salida, Col.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock from the house, corner of Brook and Lovell streets, and at 2 from the First Baptist church.
From the Feb. 16, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
The end came at 4 o'clock this morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Phillander Moulton, cornier of Brosk and Lovell streets. At teh bedside were Mrs. Lane, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moulton, Leroy Lane of Chicago, Miss Boulter, the nurse, and one of Mr. Lane's closest friends, William Grote. Deceased appeared to be conscious to the last.
Late Monday afternoon Mr. Lane developed serious symptoms. Dr. Whitman, the attending physician said to him; "Well, the end is near." "It cannot come too soon" was the faint reply.
When Mr. and Mrs. Lane returned from Colorado last September and he learned from his family physician that there was no hope of recovery they decided not to go to housekeeping but instead went to the home of her parents, where Mr. Lane received the best of care.
Perhaps no man in Elgin is admired more for his grit than Mr. Lane. Once your friend, if you did not betray him he remained a champion to the last. In politics he was honest. Competitor always knew how Mr. Lane stood and because of his fairness he was admired.
Mr. Lane was a true republican and once had the honor of being a delegate to the national republican convention at St. Paul during the last President Barrisbn's second campaign.
He was usually a candidate to republican state conventions, and was chairman of the Kane county delegation in 1***, when Gov. Yates was nominated.
Deeased was born at Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, N. Y., June 15, 1845, and came to Elgin in 1874. He was one of Elgin's pioneer contractors and early in his career attracted the attention of influential men, like E. D. Waldron and the late H. Lee Borden. They organized the Elgin Lumber company and appointed Mr. Lane manager. His next business enterprise was in connection with teh Elgin Brick and Tile company of which he was president and one of the founders.
When teh Elgin City Railway company purchased Bruce Payne's horse car system in 1889 Mr. Lane was elected vice president and had to do with the rebuilding of the line. Sometime before the company disposed of its holdings to the Elgin, Aurora & Southern Traction company Mr. Lane was appointed general manager Stockholders and patrons of the road will never forget the efficient service rendered by him.
Mr Lane was a member of the syndicate composed of John McNeil, Judge Wilcox and William Grogte which opened negotiations with the Elgin Silver Plate company and finally induced the company to locate here. He also assisted in locating the Ludlow shoe factory now owned by Selz-Schwab & Company.
In May, 1874, he married Emma E. Moulton, a sister of Mrs. Fred Sauer. The ceremony was preformed at Barrington. Besides the widow, two children survive, LeRoy of Chicago and Mrs. Grace Groce of Salida, Col.
Mr. Lane's army record is an enviable one. At the age of 18 years he enlisted in company E of the 21st N. Y. cavalry at Troy and was with Gen. Sheridan at Winchester. He was mustered out of the service in Colorado in 1866.
Until his death Mr. Lane was chairman of the board of trustees of the Northern hospital.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock from the house and at 2 from the first Baptist church.
From the Feb. 17, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
The funeral of Jame B. Lane will be held Thursday at the house at 1 o'clock and at the First Baptist church at 2. A special car will leave the waiting station at 1 o'clock to carry the members of the G. A. R. to the residence and later to the cemetery.
From the Feb. 17, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
W. H. Brydges, Commander, R. R. Hunt, Adjutant.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
E Co. 21st Ill. Vol. Inf.
NY Cav.
Enlisted at Troy, New York.Aged 18 years.
Mustered out 1866 in Colorado.
Known actions;
Winchester, Va.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 3, 1887.
Obit; Feb. 16, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
James B. Lane, a long time and highly esteemed resident of Elgin, died early this morning at the home of his father-in-law, where he had been confined, seriously ill, for a little over three months, of consumption. His father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. P. Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Lane, Mrs. J.B. Lane and William Grote were with him all the night and were present at the end.
Mr. Lane has been failing for the last year of so and had just returned from a trip to Salina, Col., where he went in search of a change of climate that would benefit his health. He arrived here in September and soon was so ill as to be confined to the home continuously. He rallied again and was able to be taken out in a carriage. This was only temporary. he has been too ill to leave the house for more than three months.
James B. Lane was born June 15, 1845, at Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, New York. There he attended the public schools and laid the foundation for his successful business career. He came to Elgin in 1874 and engaged in contracting and building. he later, with others, established the Elgin Lumber company, of which he was for years manager, and Elgin Brick and tile company, he being the president of the later.
Mr. Lane was among the foremost of the men who originated the system of electric street railways. He engineered the construction of Carpentersville, Elgin and Aurora line and was president of same until it consolidated with the Elgin City railway. Mr. Lane was actively interested in bringing to Elgin the Ludlow shoe factory, now owned by Selz, Schwab & Co., and was one of the syndicate with Judge S. Wilcox, John McNeil, A.B Church and William Grote, who established the silver plate factory here.
Mr. Lane enlisted in his country's service at Troy, N.Y., when but eighteen years of age. He was assigned to company E. 21st New York cavalry, was with General Sherman at Winchester, and was mustered out of service in Colorado in 1866.
Mr. lane was married to Emma E. Moulton at Barrington, Ill., in May, 1874.
Besides his widow and mother and father-in-law, Mr. Lane leaves his son, Roy L., of Chicago, and a daughter, Mrs. Grace Lane Greene, of Salida, Col.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock from the house, corner of Brook and Lovell streets, and at 2 from the First Baptist church.
From the Feb. 16, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
DEATH OF JAS. B. LANE THIS MORNING
End Comes at 4 O'clock, After a Long Illness, from Which It Was Known There Could Be No Recovery
A LEADER IN PLLITICAL MATTERS OF THE DISTRICT
President of the Board of Trustees of the Northern Hospital
James B. Lane, president of the board of trustees of the Illinois Northern Hospital for the Insane, a member of Veteran post, G. A. R. and formerly an alderman of this city is dead.The end came at 4 o'clock this morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Phillander Moulton, cornier of Brosk and Lovell streets. At teh bedside were Mrs. Lane, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moulton, Leroy Lane of Chicago, Miss Boulter, the nurse, and one of Mr. Lane's closest friends, William Grote. Deceased appeared to be conscious to the last.
Late Monday afternoon Mr. Lane developed serious symptoms. Dr. Whitman, the attending physician said to him; "Well, the end is near." "It cannot come too soon" was the faint reply.
When Mr. and Mrs. Lane returned from Colorado last September and he learned from his family physician that there was no hope of recovery they decided not to go to housekeeping but instead went to the home of her parents, where Mr. Lane received the best of care.
Perhaps no man in Elgin is admired more for his grit than Mr. Lane. Once your friend, if you did not betray him he remained a champion to the last. In politics he was honest. Competitor always knew how Mr. Lane stood and because of his fairness he was admired.
Mr. Lane was a true republican and once had the honor of being a delegate to the national republican convention at St. Paul during the last President Barrisbn's second campaign.
He was usually a candidate to republican state conventions, and was chairman of the Kane county delegation in 1***, when Gov. Yates was nominated.
Deeased was born at Mechanicsville, Saratoga county, N. Y., June 15, 1845, and came to Elgin in 1874. He was one of Elgin's pioneer contractors and early in his career attracted the attention of influential men, like E. D. Waldron and the late H. Lee Borden. They organized the Elgin Lumber company and appointed Mr. Lane manager. His next business enterprise was in connection with teh Elgin Brick and Tile company of which he was president and one of the founders.
When teh Elgin City Railway company purchased Bruce Payne's horse car system in 1889 Mr. Lane was elected vice president and had to do with the rebuilding of the line. Sometime before the company disposed of its holdings to the Elgin, Aurora & Southern Traction company Mr. Lane was appointed general manager Stockholders and patrons of the road will never forget the efficient service rendered by him.
Mr Lane was a member of the syndicate composed of John McNeil, Judge Wilcox and William Grogte which opened negotiations with the Elgin Silver Plate company and finally induced the company to locate here. He also assisted in locating the Ludlow shoe factory now owned by Selz-Schwab & Company.
In May, 1874, he married Emma E. Moulton, a sister of Mrs. Fred Sauer. The ceremony was preformed at Barrington. Besides the widow, two children survive, LeRoy of Chicago and Mrs. Grace Groce of Salida, Col.
Mr. Lane's army record is an enviable one. At the age of 18 years he enlisted in company E of the 21st N. Y. cavalry at Troy and was with Gen. Sheridan at Winchester. He was mustered out of the service in Colorado in 1866.
Until his death Mr. Lane was chairman of the board of trustees of the Northern hospital.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock from the house and at 2 from the first Baptist church.
From the Feb. 17, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
The funeral of Jame B. Lane will be held Thursday at the house at 1 o'clock and at the First Baptist church at 2. A special car will leave the waiting station at 1 o'clock to carry the members of the G. A. R. to the residence and later to the cemetery.
From the Feb. 17, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier
Veteran Post.
Will assemble at headquarters, tomorrow at 12:45, to attend the funeral of Comrade James B. Lane. A special car will be provided, leaving the waiting station at 1 o'clock.W. H. Brydges, Commander, R. R. Hunt, Adjutant.
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Pvt. Henry Lange
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Nov. 1, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
Deserted Jan. 9, 1863.
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John F. Larkin
Member St. Mary's Parish.B Co. 141st Ill. Vol. Inft.
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Cpl. Nathan Larkin
Co. B 36th Ill. Dragoon's
Re-Designated as;
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Plato Cavalry
Enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861
Residence, Wayne, Ill's.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In, Sept. 23, 1861 as a Private.
Re-Enlisted as a veteran, Dec. 20, 1863 and paid a $300 Veteran's Bounty then sent home on 30 days Veteran's Furlough. He now listed his home of record as Plato, Ill's.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.Transferred on consolidation to;
Co. K 10th Ill. Cav.
Served as Military Police in New Orleans.
Mustered Out, July 15, 1865, was prisoner.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
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Pvt. Richard Larkin
Member St. Mary's Parish.Co. A 36th Ill. Dragoons
Attached to the 36th Ill. Vol. Inft.From the Adjutant General of Illinois, Revised in 1900 by Brig. Gen. J. N. Reece.
I Co. 15th Ill. Cav.
Clinton's Rangers
Enlisted, Aug. 2, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill.
Mustered In, Sept. 23, 1861.
Remarks, Re-enlisted as veteran Par. Pris., Jan. 26, 1864.
Cpl. Transferred to Co. M, 10th Ill. Cav. as Consolidated.
M Co. 10th Ill. Cav.
Authors Note;No listing for him in the A.G.R. as serving in the 10th Ill. Cav.
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Pvt. Timothy Larkin
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisG Co. 10th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Regiment
Mustered In April 29, 1861.Home or record listed as Jacksonville, Ill's.
Mustered Out July 29, 1861.
From the 1910 Census
Name - Timothy Larkin
Aged - 69 Years
Born - 1841 in Illinois
Home in 1910 - 7th Ward, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Own Income
Spouse - Ellen Larkin
Spouses Age - 68 Years
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Name - Timothy Larkin
Unit - Co. G 10th Ill. Inf.
Cemetery - Gilberts in Kane County, Illinois
Record Source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Timothy Larking
Unit - Co. G 10th Ill. Inf.
Interred at - St. Mary's Cemetery in Rutland Township, Hampshire, Ill.
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Pvt. John F. Larkins
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisCo. K 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. on Oct. 25, 1861.Aged 17 years.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled musket.
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.
Finial Payout and discharge at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's. 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, 1865
From the 1870 Census
Name - John Larkin
Aged - 24 Years
Born - 1846 in New Hampshire
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
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Pvt. John Larkis
B Co. 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Regiment
Mustered In June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin, Ill's.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
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Cpl. Lloyd P. (T) Lathrop
From the Elgin Reserved Militia Rolls1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
B Co. 36th Ill. Dragoon's
Re-Designated as; K Co. 15th Ill. Cav.
Clinton's Rangers
Enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861 Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861 as a private.
Home of record listed as Plato, Ill's.
Aged 31 years.
Discharged Sept. 23, 1864, due to expiration of term of service.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Lloyd T. Lathrop
Unit - Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 7"
Hair - Dark
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Married
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1829 in Onondaga Co., New York
Enlisted - Sept. 23, 1861 in Plato, Ill. by Henry A. Smith for 3 Years
Mustered In - Sept. 23, 1861 in Aurora, Ill.
Remarks - Corporal Discharged Sept. 23, 1864 Term Expired
Residence - Plato, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Resided on Plank Rd. west of Udina until moving back to Elgin.
Elgin registered voter in 1866.
From the 1870 Census
Name - L. T. Lathrop
Aged - 40 Years
Born - 1830 in New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouse - Amenia Lathrop
Spouses Age - 30 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Lloyd Lathrop
Aged - 50 Years
Born - 1830 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Armenia Lathrop
Spouses Age - 40 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 4, 1885.
From the 1910 Census
Name - Lloyd T. :Lathrop
Aged - 80 Years
Born - 1830 in New York
Home in 1910 - 3rd Ward, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 318 DuPage
Race - White
Survivor of Union or Cofederate Army or Navy - UA
Spouse - Armelia E. Lathrop
Spouses Age - 69 Years
Article; Jan. 7, 1921 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
In the quiet of his home at 518 DuPage street and in the companionship of Mrs. Lathrop, who became his bride 61 years ago, Lloyd T. Lathrop celebrated today the ninety-first anniversary of the birthday.
Lathrop, who is a veteran of the Civil war and a member of Veteran post, G.A.R., has made his home in Elgin for 18 years. For many years he was a farmer of Udina.
Lathrop served with the 36th regiment of Illinois volunteers and saw service in the important battles of the war; among them the siege of Chattanooga and those at Pea Ridge, Stone River, Vicksburg, Chicamauga, Mission Ridge, Adairsville, Kenesaw mountain, Spring Hill, Resaca, Dallas, Little Kenesaw, Peach Tree Creek, Jonesboro, Franklin, Nashville, Atlanta, Lovjoy, and Paulaski.
He is the father of Will Lathrop of Woodstock. Harry Lathrop of Chicago and Mrs. Freeman Russel of Elgin. A Son Walter, died at the age of 13. He was married in 1857 to Miss Arminia Reser of Dundee.
Obit: March 14, 1922 issue The Elgin Daily Courier.
LLOYD T. LATHROP
OLD SETTLER DEAD
AT THE AGE OF 92
Lloyd T. Lathrop, who for seventy years had lived in Elgin and vicinity died at 9 o'clock this morning at his home, 318 DuPage street.
The deceased who had reached the age of 92 years had been partially disabled for the last two years but was confined to bed only ten days preceding death.
He was born in Onondaga county, News York, January 7, 1830 and came to Illinois in 1852. He married Armenia Rester in 1857. He fought in the Civil War for three years.
Besides his wife he leaves three children, William of Woodstock, Mrs. F. A. Russell of Elgin and Harry of Chicago. One son, Walter died in 1892 at the age of 15 years.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Norris chapel with Reverend A. D. McGlashan officiating. Members of the G. A. R. will have charge of the funeral. Burial will be at Udina.
Lloyd P. Lathrop, a Civil war veteran, died this morning at 9 o'clock at his home, 318 DuPage street at the age of ninety-two. For the past two years he has vbeen partially disabled, but has only been confined to his bed for the past ten days.
The deceased was born January 7, 1830 in Ondaga county, New York, and came to Illinois in 1852. He was united in marriage to Armenia Reser in 1857. For three years he fought in the civil war. he had resided in Elgin and its vicinity for the past seventy years.
He is survived by his wife and three children, William of Woodstock, Mrs. S.A. Russell of Elgin and Harry of Chicago. One son, Walter, preceded him in death at the age of fifteen.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Norris Chapel, Rev. A.D. McGlashan, pastor of the First Baptist church, and the G.A.R. will have charge of the services. Burial at Udina cemetery.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Cpl. Lloyd T. Lathrop
Unit - Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Died - Dec. 14, 1922
Interred at - Udina Cemetery in Plato Township, Kane Co., Ill.
Location - Lot 118
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Pvt. William E. Lawless
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisA Co. 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fremont Rifles
Mustered in for 3 years at Mound City, Ill's. July 25, 1861.Home of record listed as Atlanta
Issued .69 US Altered Musket taken in the Geneva, Ill's. Raid.
Re-enlisted as a Veteran and paid a $300 Veterans Bounty, then sent home on 30 days Veterans Furlough. Here he changed his residence to Elgin, Ill.
During their Veterans Furlough the regiment bought at their own expense 16 shot Henry Rifles.
Mustered Out at Louisville, Ky. June 8, 1865.
Received final pay and discharged at Springfield, Ill. July 11, 1865.
Known actions;
Fort Henry, Tenn. - Feb. 6, 1862
Fort Donelson, Tenn. - Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. - April 6, 1862
Corinth, Miss. - Oct. 3, 1862
Town Creek - May 26, 1863
Swallow's Bluff, Tenn. - Sept. 30, 1863
Butler's Creek - Aug. 1, 1864
Allatoona Pass, Ga. - Oct. 4, 1864
Wippy Swamp - Feb. 8, 1865
Neuse's Bridge, NC - March 19, 1865
Bentonville, NC - March 19, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. William E. Lawless
Unit - Co. A 7th Ill. Inft.
Height - 5' 5 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Grey
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Born - Brighton, Sussex, England
Enlisted - Dec. 22, 1863 at Pulaski, Tenn by Lt. Atchison for 3 Years
Mustered In - Dec. 22, 1863 at Pulaski, Tenn.
Mustered Out - July 9, 1865 at Louisville, Ky. by Capt. Guthrie
Remarks - Veteran
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
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Pvt. Benjamin F. Lawrence
Washington Continental Artillery
Listed in the 1857 Elgin Directory as a Worker at the Distillery of Lawrence, Malony & Co. , living on Mountain St.Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory of Lawrence, Malony & Co., living on Mountain St.
1861 Elgin Class I Active Militia
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.B Co. 89th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Railroad Regiment
Listed Chicago as his home of record.Mustered In Oct. 21, 1863 at Chicago.
Captured, exact date unknown.
Died at Andersonville Sept. 24, 1864.
Known actions;
Lookout Mt. Ga. - Nov. 24, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. - Nov. 25, 1863
Rocky Faced Ridge, Ga. - May 9, 1864
Buzards Roost, Ga. May 12, 1864
Resaca, Ga. - May 15, 1864
Pickett's Mill - May 27, 1864
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Pvt. Dennis J. Frances Lawrence
D Co. 8th Ill. Cav.
Farnsworth's Regiment
Mustered In Sept. 18, 1861 at Camp Kane in St. Charles, Ill's.Home or record listed as Bloomingdale, Ill's.
Issued .56 7 shot Spencer carbine, revolver, and a saber.
Mustered Out Sept. 28, 1864.
Known actions;
Bull Run, Va. - March 10, 1862
Mechanicsville, Va. - June 26, 1862
Gaines Mill, Va. - June 27, 1862
Malvern Hill, Va. - July 1, 1862
Poolsville, Maryland - Sept. 4, 1862
Monocacy Church - Sept. 4, 1862
Sugar Loaf Mt., Maryland - Sept. 6, 1862
Barnsville, Maryland - Sept. 9, 1862
Antietam, Maryland - Sept. 16, 1862
Fredericksburg, Ba. - Dec. 11, 1862
Sulpher Springs - April 14, 1863
Rapidan Station - May 1, 1863
Northern Neck - May 14, 1863
Borstly Ford - June 9, 1863
Upperville - June 21, 1863
Fairville - July 1, 1863
Gettysburg, Penn. - July 2, 1863
Williamsburg, Maryland - July 6, 1863
Boonsboro, Maryland - July 8, 1863
Funktown - July 10, 1863
Falling Water - July 14, 1863
Chester Gap - July 21, 1863
Sandy Hook, Va. - July 22, 1863
Brandy Station, Va. - Aug. 4, 1863
Culpepper, Va. - Sept. 13, 1863
Libberty Mills - Sept. 21, 1863
Warrenton Junction - Oct. 30, 1863
Rexleyville - Nov. 8, 1863
Ely's Ford - Nov. 30, 1863
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/366 as aged 35 years, from Pennsylvania, living in Elgin.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 1, 1892.
Died Oct. 27, 1921.
Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
East Clinton Cemetery records has him as buried there as well?
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Pvt. J. B. Lawrence
G Co. 142nd Penn. Inf.
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Feb. 1, 1885.
Transferred to another GAR Post, Post not listed.
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M. A. Lawrence
Washington Continental Artillery
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as living on Mountain St.1861 Class I Active Militia
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Sgt. Oscar F. Lawrence
Listed on the 1850 Federal Census #329/438 as a 22 year old Farmer living in Elgin, Ill.1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.G Co. 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. on Nov. 19, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket
Discharged, date and reason not listed.
Known Actions;
Fort Donelson, Tenn. - Feb. 17, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. - April 6, 1862
Post war;
Farmer.
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 13, 1884.
Attended the First Congregational Church.
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association, Sept. 1897 while living in Elgin.
Obit; Nov. 9, 1906 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Oscar S. Lawrence, a pioneer resident and farmer of this vicinity, died at his home northwest of Elgin on the Almora road at 11:15 this morning, after a few days illness. Last Saturday Mr. Lawrence had been walking around his farm premises, apparently in good health. Early Sunday morning he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, from which he never recovered.
Since the stroke, the aged man had not been able to speak a word, and during the twenty four hours preceding his decease his death was expected at any minute. Had he lived until December, he would have been 79 years of age.
Mr. Lawrence was born in New York state in December, 1827. In his early boyhood he came west, with his parents, in common with the many easterners who hoped to better their fortunes by moving to the new lands in this section of the country. He married miss Frances j. Kilbourne, and moved to the farm now known as the Lawrence farm. For more than 64 years he had resided here devoting all his time as a tiller of the soil. To this marital union were born four children, all of whom, excepting one, precede their parents in death. Besides the widow, one daughter, Miss Carrie Lawrence, survives the deceased.
A number of relatives further removed, also survive Mr. Lawrence. George M. Peck, the dry goods merchant of this city, is a cousin; Mrs. Fannie Lee, a niece; W.A. Lee, nephew; Mrs. William Roberts, niece; Mrs. Jack Martin, niece; James Lawrence, nephew.
The deceased did not have any church affiliation, but had inclined toward the Congregational church, which he had attended. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, with burial in Bluff City cemetery.
Many of the local members of the Grand Army of the Republic will attend the funeral of Mr. Lawrence, as the latter had been a member of this organization, and had served ably throughout the Civil war.
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Principal Musician Thomas E. Lawrence
Field 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
28 year old Farmer.
Mustered In at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. Oct. 25, 1861
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/312 as aged 38 years, from Canada, living in Elgin.
Plaster.
Story: Sept. 23, 1876 issue The Elgin Advocate.
Last Saturday Thomas E. Lawrence of this city, rowed from Crystal Lake to Elgin. A distance of about thirty miles, in ten hours. Mr. Lawrence's skiff is quite heavy, was loaded with camp equipment, and drew about ten inches of water. This is the boss rowing of the season, and who can beat it is the question.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 3, 1886.
Member in good standing 52nd Ill. Veteran's Association Sept. 1897 and living in Elgin.
Member Masons - Caster Mason Geonoa Lodge #288.
Member Elgin Chapter #212 Eastern Star.
Member Mystic Shrine of Chicago.
Obit; Feb. 18, 1901 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
Mr. Lawrence's death had been expected several weeks, as the complication of diseases with which he was afflicted made it impossible that he should recover. For over a year he had been ailing but during the last six weeks he was confined to his bed. The end came at 6 a.m. Sunday.
Mr. Lawrence was born in Cranmer, near the city of Kingston, Canada, Sept. 29, 1833, and was the son of the late Nelson and Elizabeth (Smith) Lawrence, who were natives of New York.
Thomas E. Lawrence obtained his early schooling in Rochester, N.Y., and in 1844 came to Illinois locating at Greenwood, McHenry county, where he remained until 1846, and then moved to Elgin. At the age of 13 he entered the office of the Western Christian, a Baptist anti-slavery publication, and the first paper published in Elgin. later he went to Chicago and worked on the Democrat for a year and a half and then learned the mason's trade, making a specialty of ornamental plastering. This vocation he followed and had charge of the mason work on the insane asylum at Elgin for thirteen years.
When the Civil war broke out Mr. Lawrence enlisted Sept. 6, 1861, in Company K, Fifty-second Illinois infantry, and a year later was promoted to the office of principal musician. He served with his regiment until October, 1864.
In politics he was an uncompromising republican and served as township collector one year. He was an active member of Veteran post, Grand Army of the Republic.
For several years he held the position of operator at police headquarters.
In April, 1854, he was married to Miss Eliza Young, whose death occurred in August, 1859. In October, 1861, Miss Olive Green became his wife. May 3, 1879, death claimed her. Oct. 15, 1880, Mr. Lawrence was married to Miss Mary Wallace, a native of Elgin, and a daughter of Geo. Wallace, who came to Elgin in 1844, from St. Lawrence county, New York. Mr. Wallace died last Saturday morning at the home of Mr. Lawrence and his funeral was held this afternoon.
Mr. Lawrence leaves a sister, Mrs. May Witt, of Iowa.
Mr. Lawrence had been conspicuous in Masonic circles for the past forty years and was one of the best known and highly esteemed brothers in the fraternity. His unselfish lab ors and tireless energy in the interest of his local lodge endeared him to the heart of every member of the craft in Elgin, as well as throughout the state..
Mr. Lawrence was initiated and raised to the master mason degree in Genoa lodge, No. 288, about June, 1858, was elected senior warden in December of the same year, and in 1859 he became worshipful master. He resigned in 1865 and affiliated with Elgin lodge, No. 117, in which he was elected worshipful master in 1869, and served as secretary for seventeen years, concluding his term of office in 1896.
He received chapter degrees in Sycamore chapter, No. 19, R.A.M., in October 1858. In October 1866 he was knighted in Sycamore commandery, No. 15. It was May 9, 1867 that the deceased received the degrees in the various ineffable grades of Scottish rite at Geneva, Ill. He was also past patron of Elgin chapter, no. 212, Eastern Star. During late years he became a member of the Masonic Veterans association of Chicago and the Mystic Shrine of Chicago.
Mr. Lawrence has many staunch friends in this and other communities who were ready to do his bidding to the last. During his long illness many called at the home to inquire after his health.
Old timers recall a flood of reminiscences concerning the deceased. In the army he was the true type of an American soldier, always considering duty before pleasure. He was a good neighbor and a good citizen.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational church. A short service at the house will precede the church service. Dr. Chalmers, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will take place in Bluff city cemetery.
Obit: Feb. 22, 1901 issue The Kane County Democrat.
Thomas E. Lawrence died Sunday morning after a long sickness at his home at 335 Raymond street. He was 67 years and 4 months old.
The deceased was born in Canada, coming to this city fifty-seven years ago. He was a mason by trade and was well known as such, being in much demand for fancy plastering and stucco work in which he was considered the best workman in the city.
Mr. Lawrence was also "well known in social circles, and his honest and upright character won him many personal friends. He was one of the most prominent Free Masons in the city. He was also a member of Veteran Post, G.A.R., having served in the civil war in Co. K, 52d, Ill. Infantry
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Pvt. Sylvester Lawson
From the 1850 CensusName - Sylvester Lawson
Aged - 16 Years
born - 1834 in New York
Home in 1850 - Algonquin, McHenry Co., Ill.
From the 1860 Census
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Aged - 25 Years
Born - 1835 in Pennsylvania
Home in 1860 - Algonquin, McHenry Co., Ill.
Post Office - Cary Station
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Sylvester Lawson
Unit -
Co. I 95th Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 7 1/2"Hair - Light
Eyes - Light
Complexion - Light
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1834 in Springfield, Cataraugas Co., New York
Enlisted - Aug. 13, 1862 in Algonquin, Ill. by jas. Nish for 3 Years
Mustered In - Sept. 4, 1862 in Rockford, Ill.
Remarks - discharged from Hospital for Disease April 20, 1863 at lake Providence, la.
Residence - Algonquin, McHenry Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Born - 1837 in Pennsylvania
Age on July 1, 1863 - 26 Years
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Residence - Algonquin, McHenry Co. Ill.
Former Military Service - Discharged from the 95th Ills. Volts.
From the Illinois Marriage Index
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Spouse - Phoebe Amelia Heath
Marriage Date - June 3, 1863
Marriage County - Kane
From the 1870 #237/292
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Aged - 35 Years
Born - 1835 in New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Spouse - Amelia Lawson
Spouses Age - 23 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Aged - 45 Years
Born - 1835 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 451 Dumler
Race - White
Occupation - Teamster
Spouse - Amelia Lawson
Spouses Age - 33 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Oct. 6, 1890.
From the Find-a-Grave Index
Name - Sylvester Lawson
Born - Nov. 1835 in Cattaraugus Co., New York
Died - May 16, 1916 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
Cemetery - Los Angeles national Cemetery
Spouse - Phoebe Amelia Lawson
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George L. Lawyer
Unknown Regiment
Post war;
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 19, 1884.
Transferred to another GAR Post, post not listed.
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Pvt. William H. Leach
Co. F 1st U. S. Sharpshooters
Berdan's Sharpshooters
Aged 17 years.
Issued .50 Sharps Rifle.
Served for three years.
Wounded in Actions at Gettysburg.
Discharged due to Wound, date not listed.
Known actions;
Gettysburg, Penn. - July 3, 1863
Moved to Elgin, Ill. in 1894.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 July 28, 1899.
From the 1900 Census
Name - Wm H. Leach
Aged - 55 Years
Born - 1845 in New York
Home in 1900 - 6th Ward, Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 321 South street
Race - White
Occupation - Machinist
Spouse - Kate Leach
Spouses Age - 46 Years
Notice; from the Jan. 9, 1911 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
G.A.R.
Members of the Post are requested to meet on tuesday at 2 p.m. at 207 N. Gofford street to attend the funerl of Comrade Leach. J. A. Palmer, Commander.Obit; Jan. 9, 1911 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
William H. Leach, for the last eighteen years a resident of this city, an employe of the Moseley Lathe company and a prominent member of Veteran post, No. 49, G.A.R., died at his home, 307 North Gifford street, at 8:15 o'clock Sunday morning, aged 66 years.
Mr. Leach was born in Keesville, N.Y., in 1844. At the age of 17 years he enlisted in the army, becoming a member of that famous organization, Berdan's U.S. Sharpshooters. With this body of soldiers he served during the first three years of the war, when he was honorably discharged owing to a wound received during the Battle of Gettysburg. Eighteen years ago he came to this city, where he had since resided.
He is survived by his widow, and two daughters, Elizabeth and Katherine, all of Elgin.
Funeral services will be held from the family home, 307 North Gifford street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the members of Veteran Post, No. 49, G.A.R. Interment at Bluff City cemetery.
William H. Leach passed away unexpectedly at his home, 307 North Gifford street, Sunday morning at 8:15 o'clock
Mr. Leach had been a resident of Elgin for the past eighteen years, and an employee of the Moseley Lathe Co.
He was born in Keesville, n. Y., in 1844, and in 1861 enlisted as a member of Berdan's U. S. Sharpshooters, serving until 1864, when he was honestly discharged after being wounded at Gettysburg.
Mr. Leach was also a member of the veteran Post, G.A.R. Of Elgin, which organization will conduct the funeral service Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence.
Besides his widow, Mr. Leach is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth and Katherine of Elgin.
Internment at Bluff city cemetery.
Buried in the GAR section of the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
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Cpl. Abraham Leatherman
F Co. 113th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Mustered In Oct. 1, 1862 as a private.Home of record listed as Concord.
Mustered Out June 20, 1865.
Known actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. - Dec. 29, 1862
Arkansas Post, Miss. - Jan. 10, 1863
Miliken's Bend, La. - June 13, 1863
Black Bayou, Miss.
Vicksburge, Miss.
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 19, 1884.
Obit; April 28, 1909 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
Abraham Leatherman, retired, and for twenty-five years a resident of this city, died last evening at his home at the southwest corner of Park street and Porter avenue after a comparatively short illness.
Abraham Leatherman was born at Hanover township, Cook county, Dec. 21, 1846, where he lived until his retirement from the agricultural vocation and came to this city. At the outbreak of the Civil war he went to Middleport, where he enlisted in Company F, 112th Illinois, serving throughout the war, and receiving an honorable discharge as a ranking corporal.
Two years after the close of the war he married Miss Josephine McChesney and five children were born, three of whom survive. Mr. Leatherman was one of a family of nine children and is survived by one brother, John of Watseka, Ill.
Deceased is survived by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Edward Hunt, Ida and Ethel Leatherman, all of this city, and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the house, 170 North Porter street, and Dr. Morgan will officiate. The Grand Army of the Republic will attend the funeral in a body and will officiate at the commitment service in Bluff City cemetery.
Obit lists him in the 112th Ill. Vol. Inf.
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Pvt. George D. Leattor
B Co. 36th Ill. Cav.
Plato Cavalry
Enlisted 1861.E Co. 21st Penn. Cav.
Discharged spring of 1865.Known actions;
Bull Run, Va. - July 21, 1861
Stoney Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill. about 1875.
Worked at the Watch Factory.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Aug. 4, 1885.
Member Monitor Lodge AF & AM.
Obit; Aug. 25, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
George D. Leattor, a well known resident of Elgin, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.W. Cook, No. 464 Laurel street, after an illness of about five months. He was a member and past master of Monitor Lodge, A.F. and A.M., and also a member of Veteran Post, No. 49, G.A.R., having served in the war of the rebellion with Co. A. 101st Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Mr. Leattor was born in McVeyton, Pa., 60 years ago and lived there the earlier half of his life. About thirty years ago he came to Elgin and worked in the watch factory nearly all that time. He is well and favorably known through the whole community. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. E.W. Cook, his wife having died in 1890.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the house, the Masons having charge of the ceremonies. Burial at Bluff City cemetery.
Obit lists him in A Co. 101st Penn.
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Sgt. Abijah A. Lee
Listed on the 1860 Federal Census Rolls for Plato, Ill's. as a 21 year old, Serving at Home, from Ill's.
Co. B 36th Ill. Dragoon's
Re-Designated as;
Co. K 15th Ill. Cav.
Clinton's Rangers
Enlisted, Aug. 17, 1861
Residence,Plato, Ill's.
With the Fox River Regiment, in camp below Aurora, all our readers are well acquainted. From the moment of its conception to the present hour it has gone right on to a full and complete success. It is now 1200 strong and will, no doubt, be ordered to St. Louis in a few days there to be equipped and put into the Grand Army.
Mustered In, Sept. 23, 1861 as a Private.
Re-Enlisted as a veteran, Feb. 29, 1864 and paid a $300 Veteran's Bounty then sent home on 30 days Veteran's Furlough. He listed his home of record as Elgin.
Notice; Dec. 30, 1863 issue Elgin's Weekly Gazette.
THE $300 BOUNTY.
Washington, Dec. 28,-Col. Fry has ordered the three hundred dollars bounty to be paid to the 15th Illinois cavalry, of General Farnsworth's new cavalry Brigade, now rendezvoused at St. Charles, Kane county.Transferred on consolidation to;
Co. K 10th Ill. Cav.
Served as Military Police in New Orleans.
Mustered Out, July 15, 1865 as a Sgt.
Known Actions;
Ft. Henry, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1862
Ft. Donnelson, Tenn. Feb. 11, 1862
Shiloh, Tenn. April 7, 1862
Briton's Lane Sept. 1, 1862
Tullahoma June, 24, 1863
Iuka, Miss. July 7, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. Sept. 18, 1863
Mission Ridge, Ga. Nov. 25, 1863
Resaca, Ga. May 13, 1864
Kennasaw Mt. Ga. June 27, 1864
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/428 as aged 30 years living in Plato.
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 20, 1884.
Obit; Feb. 28, 1912 issue The Elgin Daily News.
Abijah A. Lee, the first white child to be born in Plato township, veteran of the Civil war, and assistant supervisor for many years, died at his home, 519 Highland avenue, at 12 o'clock this noon. He was 72 years old.
Mr. Lee had been in ill health for three weeks. Taken suddenly ill, he was confined to his bed for a few days. He rallied, but a week ago suffered a relapse.
Mr. Lee was one of the few surviving members of General Hooker's private bodyguard. He enjoyed a personal acquaintance with the war hero.
He was born September 4, 1839, when Plato and the surrounding country was wilderness, as yet scarcely deserted of it Indian inhabitants. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lee. Mr. Lee resided on his father's farm during his boyhood. He attended school at Plato.
Mr. Lee enlisted as a private in Troop B of the Plato Cavalry, when President Lincoln issued his call for troops in 1861. Mr. lee served for four and one-half years. During his service Mr. lee took part in many of the memorable battles of the war, including those of lookout mountain, Stony Ridge and Bull run. He was with General Sherman on the famous "March to the Sea".
Discharged from the service in the spring of 1865, Mr. Lee returned to his home in Plato. He was married to Miss Eliza McArthur on December 25, the same year.
Mr. Lee is survived by one daughter, Mrs. K. C. Schwartzfager, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hadden of Aurora, Mrs. Lily B. Allen of Oakland, Cal., two brothers John and George of Elgin; and two grandsons, Lee and Harold Schwartzfager, also of Elgin. B.C. Lilley of Aurora and A.M. McCarthy of Elgin are brothers-in-law, and Mrs mary McCarthy is a sister-in-law.
Authors Note;
In the 1860 Census he is listed as "Abigale" but with the notation that he was "male".
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A. W. Lee
Unknown Regiment
Post war;
Moved to Elgin, Ill.
Member of Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
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Cpl. Peter B. Lee
B Co. 42nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
Douglas Brigade
Enlisted July 29, 1861.Mustered In July 29, 1861.
Mustered Out Sept. 16, 1864.
Known Actions;
Island No. 10, Tenn. - April 4, 1862
Farmington, Miss. - May 9, 1862
Columbia, Tenn. - Sept. 9, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. - Dec. 31, 1862
Rocky Faced Ridge, Ga.
Resaca, Ga. - May 13, 1864
Adairsville, Ga. - May 17, 1864
New Hope Church, Ga. - May 25, 1864
Pine Mountain, Ga. - June 14, 1864
Kennesaw Mountain, Ga. - June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Creek, Ga. - July 20, 1864
Spring Hill, Tenn. - Nov. 29, 1864
Franklin, Tenn. - Nov. 30, 1864
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Pvt. William H. Lee
From the Academy Civil War MonumentAttended the Elgin Academy.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Clerk with R.L. & J.R. on Yarwood.
From the 1860 Census #294/2178
Name - William Lee
Aged - 18 Years
Born - New York
Occupation - Clerk
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Sept. 26, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane County Board of Supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Drowned at Knoxville, Tenn. Sept. 24, 1864.
Known actions;
Kingston, NC - Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. - Dec. 28, 1863
Wise's Forks, NC - March 1864
Bennett's House, NC - April 26, 1864
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Pvt. William M. Lee
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Soldier - Pvt. William M. Lee
Unit -
Co. C 89th Ill. Vol. Inft.
Home of Record Listed as Chicago, Ill's.
Enlisted - Aug. 12, 1862
Mustered In - Aug. 27, 1862
Remarks - Discharged Aug. 6, 1863 due to Disability.
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Wm. M. Lee
Unit - Co. C 89th Ill. Inf.
Died - Nov. 8, 1871
Interred at - Elgin City Cemetery
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Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
Deserted Oct. 29, 1863.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans
Soldier - Pvt. Edward B. Leona
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Height - 5' 9"
Hair - Black
Eyes - Dark
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Dentist
Born - 1842 in Ohio
Enlisted - Aug. 15, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 20, 1862
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note;
By these records he deserted before he mustered in.
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Pvt. Edward B. Leona
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
Deserted Oct. 29, 1863.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans
Soldier - Pvt. Edward B. Leona
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Height - 5' 9"
Hair - Black
Eyes - Dark
Complexion - Dark
Occupation - Dentist
Born - 1842 in Ohio
Enlisted - Aug. 15, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Deserted Oct. 20, 1862
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note;
By these records he deserted before he mustered in.
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Pvt. George W. Lessenden (Lessender)
From England & Wales Christening IndexName - George Lessenden
Christening Date - April 12, 1840 at Teston, Kent, England
Father - John Lessenden
Mother - Elizabeth Lessenden
From the New York Irish Immigrant Arrival Records
Name - George Lessenden
Born - 1840
Aged - 10 Years
Embarkation - London, England
Ship - Mississippi
Occupation - Child
Passengers - 142
Native Country - Great Britain
Destination - U.S.A.
Arrival Place - New York, New York, U.S.A.
Arriva, Date - April 20, 1850
From the 1850 Census
Name - George Lessenden
Aged - 7 Years
Born - 1843 in England
Home in 1850 - Carlisle, Schoharie Co., New York
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. George N. Lessenden
Unit -
Co. H 12th Ill. Cav.
Enlisted - Sept. 6, 1861 in Hanover, Ill., by F. T. Gilbert for 3 Years
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 in Geneva, Ill.
Remarks - Assigned to Co. G 15th Ill. Cav. Dec. 25, 1861
Record Source - Illinoi Civil War Muster and Descriptive rolls
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. George W. Lessenden
Unit -
Co. G 15th Ill. Cav.
Height - 5' 8"Hair - Brown
Eyes - Black
Complexion - Dark
Marital Status - Single
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1841 in England
Enlisted - Sept. 6, 1861 in cuba, Ill. by F. T. Gilbert for 3 Years
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 in Geneva, Ill.
Remarks - Discharged July 10, 1862 Go No 14 Headquargters Dept. of Mississippi
Residence - Hanover, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Jan. 15, 1884.
From the Kansas G.A.R. Post Reports of 1902
Name - Geo. W. Lessenden
Aged - 61 Years
Born - 1841 in England
Post Number & Name - #322/Osawatomie
Post Location - Osawatomie
From the 1910 Census
Name - George W. Lessenden
Aged - 67 Years
Born - 1843 in England
Home in 1910 - 4th Ward, Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas
Race - White
Immigration Year - 1849
Occupation - Farmer
Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy - UA
Spouse - Mary A. Lessenden
From the 1920 Census
Name - George W. Lessenden
Aged - 78 Years
Born - 1842 in England
Home in 1920 - Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas
Address - 237 Brown avenue
Race - White
Spouse - Mary A. Lessenden
Spouses Age - 76 Years
From the Find-a-Grave Index
Name - George W. Lessenden
Born - 1841
Died - 1924
Cemetery - Elmdale Cemetery in Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas
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Pvt. Edwin (Edward) Lester
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as living on Chicago St.
C Co. 141st Ill. Vol. Inf.
100 Days Service
Enlisted May 7, 1864.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered in June 16, 1864 at Camp Kane in Elgin.
Mustered Out Oct. 10, 1864 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #287/330 as aged 47 years, from Vermont, living in Richview, Ill.
Joined the Danville GAR Post.
Died Feb. 23, 1904.
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Pvt. Ludwig Leutz
C Co. 153rd Ill. Vol. Inf.
One Years Service
Enlisted Feb. 15, 1865.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In Feb. 15, 1865 at Camp Fry in Chicago, Ill's.
Mustered Out Sept. 21, 1865.
Received final pay and discharged at Springfield, Ill's. Sept. 24, 1865.
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1st Lt. Hennezan Leverett
Enlisted June 4, 1862.
B Co. 69th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Three Months Service
Commissioned June 14, 1862 at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Discharged by Surgeon, date and reason not listed.
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Cpl. Albert Theodore Lewis
A Co. 31st Wisc. Inf.
Eagle Regiment
Home of record listed as Prairie DuChien, Wisc.Mustered In Aug. 5, 1862 as a private.
Mustered Out June 20, 1865.
From the 1870 Census
Name - A. T. Lewis
Aged - 27 Years
Born - 1843 in New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the 1880 Census
Name - A. T. Lewis
Aged - 37 Years
Born - 1843 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 6 Chappel
Race - White
Occupation - Clerk in Post Office
Spouse - Carrie W. Lewis
Spouses Age - 24 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 May 6, 1884.
Obit; Aug. 9, 1904 issue of The Elgin Daily Courier.
Albert Theodore Lewis died at 1 o'clock this afternoon, after a prolonged illness.
Weeks before he breathed his last Mr. Lewis knew that his lease on life had been shortened, but he maintained a characteristic cheerfulness.
Deceased was born in Binghampton, N.Y., May 26th, 1842. Shortly after his arrival here, in 1868, he joined Monitor lodge, serving as marshall for fifteen years. He was identified with the organization of the Masonic association of Elgin, and was treasurer of the first board of directors. He participated in the ceremonies attendant on the laying of the temple corner stone, but illness prevented him from witnessing the dedicatory ceremonies.
For years he occupied an office in the Home Bank building, and was the attorney for the Elgin loan and Homestead association. He had been a member of the Kane county board of supervisors, acting coroner, justice of the peace and commander of Veteran post no. 49, G.A.R.
Speaking of Mr. Lewis, old comrades at arms said: "He was a good soldier. he never forgot his old friends. In the ranks and after the war he began an active career in that glorious organization--the Grand army of the Republic."
Mr. Lewis was a member of the famous "Eagle" regiment of Wisconsin.
Members of the immediate family are a widow and two children.
The time of the funeral will be announced tomorrow.
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Sgt. Bishop N. Lewis
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. G 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Mustered In at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. Nov. 19, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .69 US Altered Musket.
Wounded in Action at Shiloh.
Mustered Out Nov. 18, 1864 due to expiration of term of service.
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, JGa. - Nov. 10, 1864
From the Database of Illinois Veterans
Soldier - Pvt. N. Bishop Lewis
Unit - Co. G 52d Ill. Inft.
Height - 5' 8 1/2"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Farmer
Born - 1839 in Broome Co., New York
Enlisted - Sept. 25, 1861 in Elgin, Ill. by F. H. Bowman for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 19, 1861 at Geneva, Ill.
Mustered Out - Nov. 18, 1864 at Jackson, Georgia
Remarks - Expiaration of Term of Service
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Civil War Draft Records
Name - Bishop Lewis
Born - 1841 in New York
Age on July 1, 1863
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Marital Status - Unmarried
Former Military Service - 52d Regt. Ills. Vols.
/Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Obit; Dec. 27, 1899 issue of The Elgin Daily News.
N. Bishop Lewis, brother of A.T. Lewis of Elgin, died at midnight Tuesday at his home near Troy, N.Y. He was 63 years of age and had been in poor health some time.
Mr. Lewis came to Illinois with his father's family in an early day and his youth was spent here. He served three years in Company G, 52nd Illinois infntry, and was wounded at Shiloh. After the war he returned east and acquired quite a fortune in operating a large mineral springs establishment.
His wife died several years ago. He leaves no children. There are three brothers left: A.T. Lewis of Elgin, Geo. Lewis of Denver, and Clarence Lewis of Chicago.
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George Lewis
Unknown Regiment
Member of Elgin GAR Post #260.
From the 1870 Census
Name - Geo. F. Lewis
Aged - 32 Years
Born - 1838 in New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
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Henry G. Lewis
Unknown Regiment
From the 1870 Census #237/302
Name - Henry Lewis
Aged - 25 Years
Born - 1845 in Connecticut
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the Post #49 Files
Member Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49.
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Sgt. Henry H. Lewis
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Mustered In Dec. 4, 1862.Home or 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 count 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 1864
Bennett's House, NC - April 26, 1864
Roleigh, NC - April 13, 1864
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #207/533 as aged 33 years, from Prussia, living in Chicago.
Joined Chichago GAR Gen George H. Thomas Post #5.
Died July 11, 1894.
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Pvt. Nathaniel B. Lewis
Elgin Continentals
Enlisted April 22, 1861.A Co. 7th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fremont Rifles
Armed with .69 US Altered musket taken in the Geneva Raid.Mustered In for 3 months service at Camp Yates in Springfield, Ill's. April 25, 1861.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered Out at Mound City, Ill's. July 25, 1861.
Post war;
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
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Robert Lewis
Unknown Regiment
Suffered injury to his abdomen.Post war;
Awarded a pension of $8.00 per month for his injury in July of 1880.
Resided in Elgin in 1883 when the pension survey was taken.
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John B. Leydon
From the Database of Illinois Veterans IndexName - John B. Leydon
Unit -
Co. E 13th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Cemetery - Bluff City in Kane Co., Ill. (Cook Co.)Record source - 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - John B. Leydon
Unit - Co. E 13th Ill. Inf.
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Pvt. Jerome B. Lick
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 1862.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered in at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
On the resignation of Capt. Renwick in May of 1863 Capt. "Andrew Wood takes command and the battery is renamed;
Wood's Battery
Filed charges in Dec. of 1863 with the Kane county board of supervisors against Capt. Renwick for absconding with his $60 signing bounty.Mustered Out July 18, 1865.
Known actions;
Kingston, NC - Nov. 24, 1863
Mossy Creek, Tenn. - Dec. 28, 1863
Wise's Forks, NC - March 1864
Bennett's House, NC - April 26, 1864
Raleigh, NC - April 13, 1865
Post war;
Story: Sept. 23, 1876 issue The Elgin Advocate.
Jerome Lick is no longer a policeman, having resigned his position. He intends removing to Kansas about the 10th of October, with L. H. Westover.
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Jerome Liek
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Jerome Like
Co. B Elgin Battery
Died - June 11, 1889
Interred at - Elgin City Cemetery
Note;
There is no record of this soldier in the Ill. Adjt. Gens Report
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Jerome Like
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Height - 6'
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Blue
Complexion - Sandy
Occupation - Teamster
Born - 1825 in New York
Enlisted - Aug. 15, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Mustered Out - July 18, 1865 in Chicago, Ill.
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the 1870 Census
Name - Jerome Like Aged - 44 Years
Born - 1826 in New York
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Drayman
Spouse - Mary Liek Age - 24 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Jerome B. Liek Aged - 52 Years
Born - 1828 in New York
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Farmer
Spouse - Mary Liek Age - 42 Years
From the Illinois Select Death Index
Name - Jerome B. Like
Born - 1826
Aged - 63 Years
Died - June 11, 1889 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
From Headstones Provided for Union Veterans
Soldier - Jerome B. Liek
Unit - Elgin Batty Ills lt Art
Cemetery - Elgin - Ill's.
Date of Death - June 11, 1889
Headstone Supplied by - Gross Bros., Lee, Mass.
Contract Let - July 11, 1893
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From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49
From the 1870 Census
Name -John Lightfoot
Aged - 20 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Died – Sept. 16, 1888 * Where – Elgin, Kane county, Ill. * Aged – 40 / 2 / 18 * Interred – Elgin City Cemetery * location – Lot 16, Block 4 * Head of Grave from – North line 8.5', West line 0' * Cause of Death – Cholera * Born – Pendleton, Ky. * When – Sept. 1, 1812 * Parents – Edward B. & Susannah Colins, Buried at Bluff City Cemetery
From the Sept. 18, 1888 issue of The Elgin Daily News
Joe Lightfoot's death was the consequence of a peculiar accident. Exactly sixteen weeks ago Sunday Mr. Lightfoot was slightly scratched with the back fin of a rock bass on the fleshy part of the second finger of his left hand. He thought very little of it and went to work the following Monday morning in the foundry as usual. He was taken sick that day. The supposition now is that he got lead and other substance used by the moulders rubbed into the wound, which caused blood poisoning. He has suffered untold miseries.
He was a member of the G.A.R., who superintended his burial this afternoon from his residence on Michigan street agt 3:30 and from the Congregational church at 4 o'clock.
From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 11 * Section – GAR * Grave – 1 * Interment No. - 9095
Bluff City Cemetery records show date of death as May 22, 1894.
Name - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged 10 Years
Born - 1840 in Ohio
Home in 1850 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Crystal St.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. Oct. 25, 1861.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
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 Roadds, Ga. - Nov. 10, 1864
Savannah, Ga. - Nov. 23, 1864
Columbia, SC - Nov. 24, 1864
Bentonville, NC - March 19, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Soldier - Pvt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d, Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Hazel
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Cooper
Born - 1838 in Elizabeth, Ohio
Enlisted - Sept. 6, 1861 in Udina, Ill. by A. Barto, for 3 Years
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 in Geneva Ill.
Remarks - Re-enlisted as a Veteran
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 2
Soldier - Cpl. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Hazel
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Cooper
Born - 1838 in Ohio
Enlisted - Dec. 29, 1863 in Pulaske, Tenn. by Capt. Young for 3 Years
Mustered In - Jan. 8, 1864 at Pulaski, Tenn.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 at Louisville, Ky. by Capt. Guthrie
Remarks - Veteran
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note
When he re-enlisted as a veteran this qualified him for a $300 Veterans Bounty and a 30 day Veterans Furlough.
From the 1870 Census #237/340
Name - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged - 29 Years
Born - 1841 in Illinois
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Moulder
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
Spouses Age - 26 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged - 40 Years
Born - 1840 in Ohio
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 90 Michigan street
Race - White
Occupation - Works in Foundry
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
Spouses Age - 35 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Sept. 4, 1883.
From the Sept. 17, 1888 issue of the Elgin Daily Courier
After sixteen weeks of suffering from blood-poisoning, the outcome of the prick of a fish's fin, an apparently inconsequential hurt received while fishing, Joseph Lightfoot gave up his life on the Sabbath.
Deceased was 49 years of age and a moulder by occupation. He resided at Ns. 14 Michigan street, with his wife and a large family of children, most of whom are grown. During the war he was a member of Co. K, 52d regiment, I. I. V., and Veteran post, G. A. R., takes charge of his funeral, which occurs at 3:30 o'clock on Tuesday, at the residence, and at 4 o'clock at the Congregational church.
From the Find-a-Grave Index
Name - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Born - 1837 in Elizabeth, Muskingum Co., Ohio
Died - Sept. 16, 1888 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Sept. 16, 1888
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 20, Section 18
Issued a Gov't Headstone
Home or record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Died at Young's Point, La. March 6, 1864, cause not listed.
Known actions;
Shiloh, Tenn. - April 6, 1862
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. - Dec. 29, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. - Jan. 9, 1863
Champion's Hill, Miss. - May 18, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. - May 22, 1863
Walnut Hills, Miss. June 22, 1863
Home or record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. NOv. 15, 1862.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Lewis A. Linda
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Height - 5' 4 1/2"
Hair - Auburn
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Clerk
Born - 1863 in Illinois
Enlisted - Oct. 21, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Transferred to 6th Ill. Battery (Henshaw's)
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Henshaw's Battery
Residence - Ottawa
Enlisted - Sept. 5, 1862
Mustered In - Dec. 3, 1862
Mustered Out - July 18, 1865
From the Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Lewis A. Linda
Widow - Joyphene Linda
Serive - Henshaws Indpd. BAty. Ill. S. A.
Date of Filing - Sept. 3, 1895
Class - Invalid
Application No. - #1170041
Ceritificate No. - #1051513
/State filed from - Ill.
Date of Filing - Nov. 2, 1898
Class - Widow
Application No. - #685537
Certificate No. - #488665
State filed from - Mo.
Missouri Death Records
Name - Louis A. Linda
Died - Oct. 19, 1898
Born - 1847 in St. Louis
Race - White
Aged - 51 Years
Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
Deserted Nov. 19, 1862.
Post war;
Awarded a pension of $6.00 per month for Rheumatism and Disease of the Spine attributed to his service in March of 1882.
Resided in Elgin in 1883 when the pension survey was taken.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on West Villa St.
Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's. Sept 5, 1862.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield rifled musket.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 at Ft. Slocum in Washington, DC.
Known actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. - Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. - Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscu8mbia, Ala. - May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. - May 19, 1863
Miliken's Bend, La. - June 13, 1863
Collierville - Oct. 11, 1863
Resaca, Ga. - May 13, 1864
Conasine Creek - May 14, 1864
Dallas Hills, Ga. - May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. - June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Creek, Ga. - July 20, 1864
Atlana, Ga. - Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. - Aug. 31, 1864
Marietta, Ga. - Sept. 15, 1864
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census #237/342 as aged 42 years, from Canada, living in Elgin.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Clinton Rd.
26 year old Carpenter.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Discharged Sept. 22, 1864 due to expiration of term of service.
Known actions;
Leetown, Ark. - March 7, 1862
Pea Ridge, Ark. - March 8, 1862
Perryville, Ky. - Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. - Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. - June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. - Sept. 20, 1863
Missionary Ridge, Ga. - Nov. 25, 1863
New Hope Church, Ga. - Nov. 27, 1863
Rocky Faced Ridge, Ga. - May 7, 1864
Resaca, Ga. - May 13, 1864
Adairsville, Ga. - May 17, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. - June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Ct., Ga. - July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. - Aug. 31, 1864
Post war;
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/334 as aged 42 years, from Canada, living in Elgin.
Died Aug. 6, 1877.
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill. when the City cemetery closed.
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Pvt. John A. Lightfoot
Co. K 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
Enlisted Sept. 6, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49
From the 1870 Census
Name -John Lightfoot
Aged - 20 Years
Born - Ohio
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
From the Elgin Sexton's Ledger
Died – Sept. 16, 1888 * Where – Elgin, Kane county, Ill. * Aged – 40 / 2 / 18 * Interred – Elgin City Cemetery * location – Lot 16, Block 4 * Head of Grave from – North line 8.5', West line 0' * Cause of Death – Cholera * Born – Pendleton, Ky. * When – Sept. 1, 1812 * Parents – Edward B. & Susannah Colins, Buried at Bluff City Cemetery
From the Sept. 18, 1888 issue of The Elgin Daily News
Joe Lightfoot's death was the consequence of a peculiar accident. Exactly sixteen weeks ago Sunday Mr. Lightfoot was slightly scratched with the back fin of a rock bass on the fleshy part of the second finger of his left hand. He thought very little of it and went to work the following Monday morning in the foundry as usual. He was taken sick that day. The supposition now is that he got lead and other substance used by the moulders rubbed into the wound, which caused blood poisoning. He has suffered untold miseries.
He was a member of the G.A.R., who superintended his burial this afternoon from his residence on Michigan street agt 3:30 and from the Congregational church at 4 o'clock.
From the Bluff City Cemetery files;
Lot – 11 * Section – GAR * Grave – 1 * Interment No. - 9095
Bluff City Cemetery records show date of death as May 22, 1894.
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Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
From the 1850 CensusName - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged 10 Years
Born - 1840 in Ohio
Home in 1850 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Crystal St.
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
Co. E 52nd Ill. Vol. Inf.
The Lincoln Regiment
21 year old Laborer.Mustered in at Camp Lyon in Geneva, Ill's. Oct. 25, 1861.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .58 Rifled Musket.
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 Roadds, Ga. - Nov. 10, 1864
Savannah, Ga. - Nov. 23, 1864
Columbia, SC - Nov. 24, 1864
Bentonville, NC - March 19, 1865
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Pt. 1
Soldier - Pvt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d, Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Hazel
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Cooper
Born - 1838 in Elizabeth, Ohio
Enlisted - Sept. 6, 1861 in Udina, Ill. by A. Barto, for 3 Years
Mustered In - Oct. 25, 1861 in Geneva Ill.
Remarks - Re-enlisted as a Veteran
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Pt. 2
Soldier - Cpl. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Height - 5' 6"
Hair - Brown
Eyes - Hazel
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Cooper
Born - 1838 in Ohio
Enlisted - Dec. 29, 1863 in Pulaske, Tenn. by Capt. Young for 3 Years
Mustered In - Jan. 8, 1864 at Pulaski, Tenn.
Mustered Out - July 6, 1865 at Louisville, Ky. by Capt. Guthrie
Remarks - Veteran
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record Source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
Note
When he re-enlisted as a veteran this qualified him for a $300 Veterans Bounty and a 30 day Veterans Furlough.
From the 1870 Census #237/340
Name - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged - 29 Years
Born - 1841 in Illinois
Home in 1870 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Race - White
Occupation - Moulder
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
Spouses Age - 26 Years
From the 1880 Census
Name - Joseph Lightfoot
Aged - 40 Years
Born - 1840 in Ohio
Home in 1880 - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Address - 90 Michigan street
Race - White
Occupation - Works in Foundry
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
Spouses Age - 35 Years
From the Post #49 Files
Joined Elgin GAR Veteran's Post #49 Sept. 4, 1883.
From the Sept. 17, 1888 issue of the Elgin Daily Courier
After sixteen weeks of suffering from blood-poisoning, the outcome of the prick of a fish's fin, an apparently inconsequential hurt received while fishing, Joseph Lightfoot gave up his life on the Sabbath.
Deceased was 49 years of age and a moulder by occupation. He resided at Ns. 14 Michigan street, with his wife and a large family of children, most of whom are grown. During the war he was a member of Co. K, 52d regiment, I. I. V., and Veteran post, G. A. R., takes charge of his funeral, which occurs at 3:30 o'clock on Tuesday, at the residence, and at 4 o'clock at the Congregational church.
Death Notice; Sept. 22, 1888 issue of Elgin's Every Saturday.
Jos. Lightfoot died at his home, 14 Michigan street, Sept. 16, aged 49 years. Several months ago he received an injury from the prick of a fish's fin and his death is in consequence of blood poisoning. He leaves a wife and several children. He was buried on Tuesday by the G.A.R.
From the Find-a-Grave Index
Name - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Born - 1837 in Elizabeth, Muskingum Co., Ohio
Died - Sept. 16, 1888 in Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Cook Co., Ill.
Spouse - Caroline Lightfoot
From the 1956 Kane Co. Honor Roll
Soldier - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52d Ill. Inf.
Died - Sept. 16, 1888
Cemetery - Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Location - Lot 20, Section 18
Issued a Gov't Headstone
From Headstones Provided for Union Veterans
Soldier - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52nd Ills. Inf.
Cemetery at - Elgin, Ills.
Date of Death - Sept. 16, 1888
Headstone Supplied by - Gross Bros., Lee, Mass.
Contract Let - ___y 11, 1893
Soldier - Sgt. Joseph B. Lightfoot
Unit - Co. K 52nd Ills. Inf.
Cemetery at - Elgin, Ills.
Date of Death - Sept. 16, 1888
Headstone Supplied by - Gross Bros., Lee, Mass.
Contract Let - ___y 11, 1893
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Cpl. Joseph Lightfoot
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of IllinoisE Co. 55th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Canton Rifles
Mustered in at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's. Oct. 31, 1861.Home or record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Died at Young's Point, La. March 6, 1864, cause not listed.
Known actions;
Shiloh, Tenn. - April 6, 1862
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. - Dec. 29, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. - Jan. 9, 1863
Champion's Hill, Miss. - May 18, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. - May 22, 1863
Walnut Hills, Miss. June 22, 1863
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Pvt. Lewis A. Linda
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Oct. 21, 1862.Home or record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. NOv. 15, 1862.
From the Database of Illinois Veterans Index
Soldier - Pvt. Lewis A. Linda
Unit - Renwick's Elgin Independent Battery of Light Artillery
Height - 5' 4 1/2"
Hair - Auburn
Eyes - Gray
Complexion - Light
Occupation - Clerk
Born - 1863 in Illinois
Enlisted - Oct. 21, 1862 in Elgin, Ill. by George W. Renwick for 3 Years
Mustered In - Nov. 15, 1862 in Chicago, Ill.
Remarks - Transferred to 6th Ill. Battery (Henshaw's)
Residence - Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Record source - Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls
From the Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
6th Ill. Light Artillery
Henshaw's Battery
Soldier - Pvt. Lewis A. LindaHenshaw's Battery
Residence - Ottawa
Enlisted - Sept. 5, 1862
Mustered In - Dec. 3, 1862
Mustered Out - July 18, 1865
From the Civil War Pension Index
Soldier - Lewis A. Linda
Widow - Joyphene Linda
Serive - Henshaws Indpd. BAty. Ill. S. A.
Date of Filing - Sept. 3, 1895
Class - Invalid
Application No. - #1170041
Ceritificate No. - #1051513
/State filed from - Ill.
Date of Filing - Nov. 2, 1898
Class - Widow
Application No. - #685537
Certificate No. - #488665
State filed from - Mo.
Missouri Death Records
Name - Louis A. Linda
Died - Oct. 19, 1898
Born - 1847 in St. Louis
Race - White
Aged - 51 Years
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Cpl. Michael J. Linch
5th Ill. Light Artillery
Renwick's Elgin Battery
Enlisted Aug. 15, 1862.Listed home of record as Elgin, Ill's.
Mustered In at Elgin, Ill's. Nov. 15, 1862.
Deserted Nov. 19, 1862.
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David Lingerfelter
Unknown Regiment
Post war;
Awarded a pension of $6.00 per month for Rheumatism and Disease of the Spine attributed to his service in March of 1882.
Resided in Elgin in 1883 when the pension survey was taken.
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Pvt. Lewis (Louis) Little
Member of St. Mary's Parish.Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on West Villa St.
C Co. 127th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Elgin Sharpshooters
36 year old Carpenter.Mustered In at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Ill's. Sept 5, 1862.
Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield rifled musket.
Mustered Out June 5, 1865 at Ft. Slocum in Washington, DC.
Known actions;
Chickasaw Bayou, Miss. - Dec. 26, 1862
Arkansas Post, Ark. - Jan. 11, 1863
Tuscu8mbia, Ala. - May 13, 1863
Vicksburg, Miss. - May 19, 1863
Miliken's Bend, La. - June 13, 1863
Collierville - Oct. 11, 1863
Resaca, Ga. - May 13, 1864
Conasine Creek - May 14, 1864
Dallas Hills, Ga. - May 26, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. - June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Creek, Ga. - July 20, 1864
Atlana, Ga. - Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. - Aug. 31, 1864
Marietta, Ga. - Sept. 15, 1864
Post war;
Listed on the 1870 Illinois State Census #237/342 as aged 42 years, from Canada, living in Elgin.
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Pvt. Peter Little
Member of St. Mary's Parish.Listed in the 1859-1860 Elgin Directory as a Carpenter living on Clinton Rd.
1861 Elgin Class II Reserve Militia
Signed the roll July 27, 1861.Elgin Union Grays
Enlisted Aug. 8, 1861.26 year old Carpenter.
A Co. 36th Ill. Vol. Inf.
Fox River Regiment
Mustered In Sept. 23, 1861.Home of record listed as Elgin, Ill's.
Issued .577 1857 P-53 Enfield Rifled Musket.
Discharged Sept. 22, 1864 due to expiration of term of service.
Known actions;
Leetown, Ark. - March 7, 1862
Pea Ridge, Ark. - March 8, 1862
Perryville, Ky. - Oct. 8, 1862
Stones River, Tenn. - Dec. 31, 1862
Tullahoma, Tenn. - June 24, 1863
Chickamauga, Ga. - Sept. 20, 1863
Missionary Ridge, Ga. - Nov. 25, 1863
New Hope Church, Ga. - Nov. 27, 1863
Rocky Faced Ridge, Ga. - May 7, 1864
Resaca, Ga. - May 13, 1864
Adairsville, Ga. - May 17, 1864
Kennesaw Mt., Ga. - June 27, 1864
Peach Tree Ct., Ga. - July 20, 1864
Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 13, 1864
Jonesboro, Ga. - Aug. 31, 1864
Post war;
Elgin Registered Voter in 1866.
Member Elgin GAR Post #260.
Listed on the 1870 Illinois Census #237/334 as aged 42 years, from Canada, living in Elgin.
Died Aug. 6, 1877.
Buried in Elgin City Cemetery.
Re-interred at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill. when the City cemetery closed.
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