Combined history of Randolph, Monroe and Perry counties, Illinois . With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers, Part 51

Author: McDonough, J.L., & Co., Philadelphia
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Philadelphia : J.L. McDonough & Co
Number of Pages: 578


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Lee, John Horse lost.


Lee. Thomas


Lively, Joseph


Lively, James


Laird, John


Murphy, David MeHenry. John


Brown, Samuel


Campbell, Alexander. FurnishedJnly 25th, W. Harper as substitute.


Trans. to Capt. Lindsey's Co, July 25th.


Camphell Samuel.


Caldwell, Robert. Left at Prinrie du


Chien, sirk. Christie, Eneas. Left with Col. Sharp at Winnebago on det. serv.


Left at Prairie du Crawford, Familel. Chien, sick.


Clendenen, W. S. Horse lost.


Gilbrath, John B.


Hathorn, John. Promoted Sergt. Major June 21st.


Harr, Fanford Huey, John C. Hughes, John M.


Richard Brodley charged at Winnebago, July 15. Samuel Hathorn Horse lost, Privates.


Anderson, David. Supposed to be discharged at Casheonong.


Anderson, Thomas


Barbour, James. Left to attend Saml. Barbonr, sick at Ft. Winnebago. Batenian, James


Burns, Samuel


MeDill, Samuel


Morgan, Hirain. Left to attend sick at Prairie du Chien.


John Smythe


Edward Clark


Thomas Me Bride


Reuben Lively


Robert Foster


James Patterson


John Pillere


Dore, Louis


Pillers, John


Pure, Jerome F.


Higgins, Robert Stephens, Drury


Brundage, Simeon McBride, John


Mr. Donald, Robert


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HISTORY OF RANDOLPH, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


Maxwell. Samuel. Left to attend sick Smith, Francie at Prairie du Chien. Hor-e lost. Swanwick, Francis. Left to attend the Oliver, Duritt. Leit at Blue Mound- sick sick of Prairie du Chien.


Patterson, Jarne's Il. left at Prairie du Sadler, Benjamin


Chien, sick. Sheets, Firman. Horse lost.


Pettitt, Samuel Themerson, George


Ruhunson Richard Horse lost. White, John. Woun led in battle Aug. d. Prairie du Chien.


This company enrolled and eleete I its officers on May 24, 1832. May 27, 1832, marched on for Beardstown, and was mustered into the service of the United States June 21, 1832.


CAPTAIN WILLIAM GORDON'S COMPANY, ENROLLED JUNE 22, 1832.


A company of Mounted Volunteers of Illinois Militia, organized as a company of spies, by order of Brigadier Gen- eral Atkinson of the U .S. Army. The non-commissioned offi- cers and privates having been taken from the lines of other companies in the service, and the officers having been ap- pointed by General Atkinson, and continued in the service as a spy company, during the period stated mustered out at Dixon's August 14, 1832.


Second Lieut. nont.


Wilhat Morrison


Sergeants.


Wilham Murphy,of Pinck- neyvilk,


William swanwick, of Kas- ka-kia,


William Myers, of Kaskils- k1:1


Robert Crawford, of Kas- kaskia


Champine, Lewis Duża, Josepha


CAPTAIN THOMAS HARRISON'S COMPANY.


Of the Old Battalion commanded by Thomas James, Major, composing part of the Brigade of Mounted Volun- teers commanded by Brigadier General Samuel Whiteside. Mustered out of service of the United States at the mouth of Fox river on the Illinois river on May 2-, 1832.


Captain. Thos. Harrison, app. Capt. Apr. 28, 1532


Edward T. Morgan, elec. Ist Lieut. April 28, 1=32.


Sirund Lieutenant. Thomas Me Roberts, elec Dil Lient. April 28, 1×32.


Ser jeants.


James Moore, app. Adjt. April 29, 1×32. Thomas Taylor, Felix Clark, John Strong,


Corpurals


William MeMoore William Me Nahh Pendleton Hill Heury Harttin


Mot'ulah, James


W.w mn, Henry Non. H-Dry


Needles, James R.


Preston, James


R.unsey William Rogers, John


Right. Jolin Snyder Salomon B. Smith, Calvin


Shook, Michael


Starr, Ishbridge


Tenld. Edward


Trail, Xerxes F. Triplett, Nimrod Wyatt, R. 31.


CAPTAIN A. W. SNYDER'S COMPANY.


Sergeants. Nathan Johnston


Corporals.


HI Ilartlin, gun lost, battle June 16, '32 Right, John


"'APTAIN WM. (. RALLS' COMPANY.


First Lieutenant. Sergeant. Privatus


Radford M Wyatt, S. ti. Boud. Brooks, Stephen


Traul, Xerxes F.


Illinois Mounted Volunteers, mustered out of the service of the United States by order of Brigadier General Atkin- son, June 15th, 1832.


CAPTAIN JAMES THOMPSON'S COMPANY.


Of the Third Regiment, Third Brigade. of Illinois Mounted Volunteers, called into the service of the United States by the Governor's proclamation, dated 1×32. Mustered out August 17. 1:32:


Captam. James Thompson First Lieutenant. march


Davis, I-hom F, Foster, John


Gray, Wilham, lost Jus horse on forced


Kimuel Barbour, absent sick ; left at Fort Winnebago, July 15. Second Lieutenant.


Hathwas. Milton Hughes, John


Jones. Andrew


Lane. Wiley


Milligan. James, discharged at Blue Monand un surged cent ticate


Moses W. Taggart


Bu hard Lovely, absent; left alove -l'rmnrie du Chien to take care of Rob- ort Smith, sirk.


Robertt. Jones


Harınon, Marlin Corpora's.


Archiball Crozier


James Thompson, Jr, alment: left to sick take care of Andrew McCormick, Reed, James


wounded by Indians.


William Pike


Dicales.


Brown, John Brown, John 1 . Bren. Men


Ball, Nelson, discharged at Blue Mound Tavka, John Thomas John W.


on surgical centini ate


Tidel, Jobn


Bilderhack, Friend


l'rozier. Andrew


Davis, Rolwit


Dikes, Martin


Wilrux James Waar. Fnoch &, horse drowned: got another , lost him


This company was raised and organized on June 4th, under the command of Gabriel Jones, Captain ; James Thompson, First Lieutenant; Samuel Barbour, Second Lieutenant. Marehed on June Sth, and was mustered into the service at Fort Wilbourn June 21st, under Captain Thompson, Gabriel Jones having been elected Colonel.


CAPTAIN JACOB FREEMAN'S, AFTERWANDS CAPTAIN JAMES CONNER'S COMPANY.


Of the third Regiment, Third Brigade, Illinois Mounted Volunteers, called into the service of the United States on the requisition of General Atkinson by the Governor's proclamation, dated 18:2. Mustered out


August 17, 1832. Captains. Wiley Paschall, horse lost or stolen Pirates.


Jacob, Feamans, resigned July 25. 1832 James L'onner, promoted July 25 from First Lieutenant First Lieutanant.


First Sergeaut Second Lieutenant.


David Wright, pro June HTand left siek at Prairie du Chien Sergeants. lenne Nelson, appointed July 25


George Gleun, appointed June 22 Menard Maxwell, appointed June 20


26, 1832 Corporals.


Patrick Faherty James Whelan John Levett, sup. dis. Aug. 4, 1832


Bond, Edward


Brewer. Vincent Brightwell, John


Brown Allanson, dis. June 21 ; disability Bogy. Lewis V . dis. July 15; disability


Matthew Gray. pro July 25, 1832, from chajall, Elias


Chanpine, Low19


Doris, Martin W , pro, Jaymatr .July 15 Dugger, Fhid, lett nt Prairie du Chien to tend sick August 7 IN Ronse, Henry Pawvis, Michael


Duza, Joseph


Evens. William


Fulton, Wilham


Hampton, Wilson


Joseph Orr, appointed Quar. Serg. July Jones. Armstead, wounded on July 21


and absent with leave from July 25 Jarrel, John


Langton, Franeis, left sick at Mounds JJuly 25 Lachapelle, Henry Levens, Henry


MeC'inmark, Andrew, nbsent with leave ; wounded in battle


Mmp av. Miller


Marlin Eilw.und F., horse killed Miller. Robert M. Neal, William


Overton, Ben ann, Ir , present sick Patterson, John, left to take care of his brother James Parks, William, lost his horse, present


I.voch. Jame's U'Melvens, John


Block. Marens


Branson, Lewis


Pamignvi. Baptist Paschal, Francis Sunth, Franci-


Brown. John Lachapelle, Henry White, John Sullivan, L. B.


Carr, Salomon Easten, Stephen


Fisher, Grammer


First Lic itenant. Haskins Moses, app. Briz. Trumpeter April 2- 1\2. Horine Michael, app Paymstr Apr 28. 32 James John, on turl. app. Sergt. Major April gs, resig'd May 15.


Kuld, John Lacey, Caleh Livers, Joseph Morgan, William


Mine , Milton, app. Brig. Color Bearer April 28, 1832.


Malelin, John


M .. Daniel. John. app. Ist Sergt. Apr 2>, '32 M.Nabb, James


Farriere. Johnston Nathan C, app. Sergt. Major May 14.


Miller, William


Whitelocke. James Cornelins, J M Me, tr toanother Regt Surg's Mate, Ist Reet. Privates Bond. Shadrach B.


Baird Seine, ap Qitemstr. May 18, 18:32 Birch, John Birch, Firkler Brooks, Stephen Clark, George


(',porals. Merind Menand Tan 1% Wilmut


Jertard Francis Kintun, James


Kimunausa, Baptist


Robent Caldwell


Privates.


Short, Julen, discharged at Bine Mound on surgical certificate


Steele, James, absent on furlough since July 25 Steele, trange, lost his hoper Smith, Robert B . absent sick ; left near Praurie in t'hien


Bowerman, William


Vickers. Alwel


Pricate s.


Cornelius 1 M MeTy, gun lost June 16, '32 Hill Pendleton Mustered ont of Moore, John M. MeMoore, William Needles James B. | service June 21. { 1-32, at Dixon's Ferry, Rock river, Il1.


W'in H M. Dill. absent : left at Prairie dn C'hein to take care of John White, wounded by Indians. S grant ..


Hathwny, Harvey Harmon, Juroh


Short, Thomas Killed July 21st.


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Menard. Medrad, ab. with leave Ang. 7 Pascal, Francis Miers, James P., det. to tend on Jones Roberts, Abram July 25. Reynolds, John


Marr. Ravelle


Seymour, Grove, sup, die, July 26, 1832 Morrison, William, ah. with leave Ang. 7 St. Vrain, Dometins F., dis. June 16; Mudd, Harrison di-ability


Ménard, Peter, lost horse and pack Will, Joseph sulille on forred march


Winter, William


Onger, Ferdinand Woolsey, Washington


O'Harra, John, dis July 15 : disability Wilson, David E., left at Prairie du


Phillips, Berrel, dis, July 15; disability Chien stek


Patterson, Bhenler White, John


Penneana, Baptist, horse lost on or near Willmuth, Louis Four Lakrs


This company was organized at Kask iskia May 25, 1832, and was mustered into the service of the United States at Fort Wilbourn, June 21, 1832.


CAPTAIN WILLIAM ADAIR'S COMPANY


Of the Third R giment, 3d Brigade, Illinois Volunteers, called into the service of the United States on the requisi- tion of General Henry Atkinson, by the Governor's procla- mation, dated - , 1832. Mustered out August 17, 1832.


Captains .- David Baldridge, resigned June 26, and appointed adintant. Wilham Adair, promoted raptain June 26 from the ranks.


First Lieutenant .- Jaroh Short, promoted June 19 from 2d lieutenant. Second Lieutenant .- John Hurford, promoted June 19 from private. Lost tent. Sergeants .- Win. C. Murphy, wounded in battle : left at Prairie du Chien. Anderson Bartley. "Albert B. Murphy, Lost tent. Frederick Williams. Corporals .- Abraham Cukenhour, Lost a horse. Benjamin Hamiwork. Last horse; furlonghed August 8 Robert Gillchan. James M. Hogue, furloughed Angust 8. Frirates.


Anderson, Alexander, discharged July 15 at Winnebago; sprePon.


Anderson, Berry, dieth June Stat Wil- Hours : surgeon's certificate.


Brown, James. Brown, James C., furloughed August 8 Brawn, Payton.


Benson, Lewis.


Clark, John, forl. Aug. >; lust horse.


Crane, Joel.


Casy, Hiram, furlonghed Angust s.


Crow, Robt, dise Jane Mat Wilbourn; surgeun's certif.


Dick-on, Juhn.


Earnest, Andrew.


Ford, Jesse,


France, Peter.


Garner, Francis.


Hawkins, An-born.


Hutchings, Eli J.


Hutching, -- , d. Aug. 3, rec. Ang. 9


Washburn, John.


Wolf, Thomas, furloughed August 8.


SOLDIERS IN MEXICAN WAR.


The Sixth Regiment .- Otherwise known as the Second Regiment, enlisted, "during the war," was organized out of the overflow of companies which were raised for the Fifth Regiment. So much honor had been achieved by the four regiments sent out by the State the first year of the war, that their praise was on every lip, and the young and am- bitious were ready to make any sacrifice to be able to go and fight the Mexicans. When the call was made for the Fifth regiment it was difficult for the Governor to select, as the men poured in by hundreds, and enough reported in ten days to fill half a dozen regiments. Application was made to the Secretary of War for permission to organize another regiment which was granted, and the Sixth was organized at Altou, Illinois, on the 3d day of August, 1847, by the election of J. Collins as Colonel.


Shortly after the regiment was mustered into the United States service it was forwarded by steamer to New Orleans, and then divided into two battalions, Companies A, D, E, F and H, under the command of Col. Collins, being sent to Vera Cruz, where they arrived August 31st, 18847. The secoud battalion under Lieutenant Col. Hicks consisted of companies B, C, G, I and K, aud was forwarded by vessel to


Tampico, remaining there until Jan. 1st, 1848, then joined regiment at Jalapa and marched to city of Mexico. From there they were ordered to Pueblo where they remained un- til they came home. Both battalions, as the muster rolls show, lost beavily from sickness, incident to climate. This regiment was mustered out on the 20th to the 25th days of July, 1848, at Alton, Illinois.


MUSTER ROLL COMPANY G. Discharged at Alton, July 21, 1848.


Cuptain,-James Moore. First Lieutenant .- Elwaril Olme;veney.


Second Lieutenants,-William C. Starkey Austin James Thomas James.


Bergenuts .- James ('lose. Solomon VVarnam. William Hillborn. Corporals .- Benjamin Atwell. Peter Dowling. John Hillburn. Elijah Adams Musicians .- Angastus Halley Conrad Kimell.


Prirates.


Abernethy, James Ellis, William McCullock, Wm. G.


Alred, Samnel*


Frazer, Maxwell Murphy, Patrick


Burk, Andrew Glass, Michael Mann, Joseph


Brant, Jaroh Hartley, William Oman, Martin


Butcher, Solomon G. Hinton. John


Peterman, Philip


Clarke, Sunuel C. Husband, William


Perry. John


Clark, Millington Hvson. Henry


Rogers, Wmn.


Crowley, John Haber, George


Reed, William


Criley, I-ane Henley, Washington Small, Wm.


Criley Harman Jackson, Andrew Simpkins, Hawkins


Chester Saunuel C. Land, Moses Swank, John


Cluver James M. Lybarger, Henry Smith, Wm. J.


Coleman John Lasou-e, James Swear, Charles


Denton, Liberty Lakin, John Willman, Jackson


Dolson, John Lively, Grorge Wilcox, Abraham


Evans, Evans* Mr.Cannah, John Wallace, Charles


* Luft sick in hospital at Vera Cruz ; suppose I to be ilischarg . I. * Died at Vera Cruz, Ists.


Sergeant.


Thomas Spencer Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Nov. 4, 1847.


Privates.


Adams, Edward. Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Nov., 1847.


Blunt, Britain .


Died in Hospital at Tampico, Me xico, Nov. 4, 1847.


Bishop, George .


Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Nov. 10, 1847.


Blackstone, George


Ihed in Hospital at Puebla, Mexico, Agril 22, 1848.


Bishop, Evans .


Died in Hospital at Jalapa, date unknown.


Burgett, Charles.


Died in Hospital at New Orleans, May 16, 4848,


Brugel, Nicholas


Died in Hospital at Tampien, Meviro, Sept. 25, 1847.


Burch, Gustavus.


Die in Hospital at Portio, Mexico, April 24, 1818.


Dieken, John .


Died in Hospral at Tampico, Mexico, Jan. 10, 1848.


Fosher, Benj. Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Jan. 11, 1848.


Holbrook, John A .. Died in Hospital at Encerro, Mexico, June 9, 1848.


Looum, Wni. Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Nov. 1, 1847.


Nixon, Jas. X Died in Hospital at Tampien, Mexico, Nov. 25, 1947.


Rydenbock, Pasmore Died in Hospital at Pueblo, Mexico, May 1, 1848.


Tope, Andrew J. Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Sept. 21, 1847.


Taylor, Wm . DieHl in Hospital at Jalapa, Dec., '47, pro. Ane. 3, '47.


Welch, John G. Thed in Hospital at Tampien, Mexico, Oct. 18, IN47.


Wetzel, Henry Died in Hospital at Tampico, Mexico, Feb. Il, 1848.


Musician.


John H. Dixon. Discharged at Vera Cruz, Feb., 1848, disability.


Privates.


Beahers, Thomas Discharged at Tampico, Sept. 14. 1847, disability.


Brewer, Henry. . Discharged at Tampico, Sept. 28, 1847, dissbility.


Biggs, Asa . Ischarged at Tampico, Sept. 18, 1847, disability.


Bennett, Franklin . Discharged at Tampico, Jan. 20, 1848, disability.


Dickerman, Manas'h


Discharged at Tampico, Jan. 20, 184x, disability.


McKinley, Hugh F. . Discharged at Tampico, Sept. 14, 1:47, disability.


Morgan, Solomon Discharged at Tampico, Sept. 28, 1847, disability.


Spot«, Leonard Discharged at Tampien, Sept. 28, 1847, Jisability.


Witmer, John Discharged at Vera Cruz, Feb. 7, 1848, disability.


Sergeint.


Wm. King. Transferred by order of Col. Gates.


Private.


Edward Tilley Transferred by order of Col. Gates.


Corporal.


Joseph Wilcox. Discharged at Pueblo, Mexico, April 24, 1848. Privates.


Heath, Daniel S. Youngman, Jacob.


There are but six survivors of this company : Capt. James M. Moore, now iu California; Austin James, Monroe County ; Thomas James, a merchant in Chester ; Henry Clover, Missouri ; Jobn Dickson, Illinois ; and Solomon Varnum of Oregon.


MUSTER ROLL COMPANY I.


Organized at Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, in the month of May, 1846. Mustered into the service of the United States at Alton, Illinois, on the 24th day of June, 1846. Mustered out ou the 18th day of June, 1847, at Camargo, Mexico.


Keath, Re-in.


Keath. Brawn.


Mr. Dowell, Thomas J.


Misenhammer, Peter.


Montagne, JJames M., left sick at Prai- rie du chien.


Pitchford Sammel : lost horse.


Pyle, Abner: lost horse. Petit, Jonathan.


Rooce, Ephraim.


Nice, Ahner L.


Terry, George. [bourn.


Williams, Beverly, dis. June 23 at Wil- Wells, Joseph, dischd at Blue Mound ; wounded August 10.


Wells, Josinh. Welks, Peter W., furlonghed August 2. Woodrum, Nicholas.


Hutching, William, dead; left sick at Salt River June 14.


Hugging, James.


Hull, Zebedre.


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HISTORY OF RANDOLPH, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


Captain-Madison Miller.


First Lieutenant-Anga-t G. Whit side, deta ched service, Adj. of Regt., order Col. Bissell, from July Ist.


Second Li Hewants-John L. Wilson, James H. Waddle.


Nrgeant»-James ( B. Rerd, absent on furlough from May 21 ti'l exp, service. Thomas W. Morgan, appointed from private March Ist, 1947. Wilham & Agnew, appointed from corporal March loth 184 .. Jac d, Frick.


Corporals-Isaac Tolin. John Agnew, appointed from private March 1. 181 ;. Jackson M. Lockert, Appointed from private March 15, 17 Samuel Me Murtry, appointed from private March '; wounded in battle of Feb. 23, IST.


Musicians-Jolin Cook, appointed from private. Henry Iman. appointed from private.


Pricutes-Agnew, Francis.


Applegate, Varun HI , w minded in batt .. Frb 2%.


Burns, Fred ric.


Everett, Elward.


Clark, Fein. Divers, An.tblas, Fisher, William.


Clark. Edward.


Finger. Theodore, hospital attendant at San Antonio from Oct. 6. Hiltiman. Louis, wounded in battle of Feb. _ 3. Hewett. In .dr.


Hinkler, Charl -4, wounded in battle of Feb. 23.


Hard H. Jantes L


Johnson, William. K inkhard, Jeseph.


Innaher, Henry. King, William.


MAuzay, Joseph. Morrison. William.


J.ilh JJam - II.


Mumie it, Michael, wounded in battle Feb. 23.


More, I. Milan Moar , Non, redn . ad from seg ant March 13: D mis. tostaatt.


Murray,. Cart -r.


Talhott, Elijah.


Tape, George W.


Pithard, Ja ... Thacker. v, Wi liam. Wisen, Edward.


Warnock, Joseph.


Wahrheit, Valent ne, wanted nlattle Feb. 2.1. Waller. trulye.


Long, John, reduced from S recant Much 1.


Jains, William, discharged Buena Vista May ir wounded Feb. 23. Runyan, Condlanel, discharged Bue ix Visti May 30.


White, John M. decharged Buena Vista May .in.


Leerning, George, diedl May's at Camp Bu -nina \ 1-1.4.


Squires, Hiram, died of Matins te enved at Buena Vista Feb. 2.3.


Wilcox, Jam .$ M., dird at Parres , time not known.


SECOND REGIMENT ILLINOIS VOLS., MEXICAN WAR.


MISTER LOLL UMFANG K.


Captains .- I .: 1 an ti. Jones, resigned at Atom. 11 Hawkins weyburn, resigned down thekett, Texas. Thomas Vimstrong, festshed at s.dt lo. Mexi ..


First Lieutenant. ~ Nathal B Pellion, mu- dont Je Is. .. . . . Second Location. No Blem is West, wounded batch of Buena Vista. Feb. 25 '47


Davidson ( Moore, Rachid HI Williams, deren . West, Gifford H. H.g.d. Corporot., - Musterest unt June Is, IN4;, & GUme. MENIco.


Pricutes. - Mustered out June Is, left. it tane ren. M. ve.


Armstrong Role It W Anderson, Will am P


Abernathy , Robert, billed at battle of Bin na Vista. Feb. 24. IN47.


Must Fed unt J mne 1s, 1-15, at Camargo, Mexpo. Brown, Ista . M .. Brown. William 1 .. Bruges, William W.


Bosland. Hunpt n, da Lat Itupt in het, Texas.


Mastered ont Jum Is, IN47, at Camargo, Mexico. Campbell, fa. W . Carmack, Sal, Crawford, March, Crawford, Hamp.


Delinger, William H., died at > ltd ., Moxie ).


Mustered out June Is, 1847, it Camargo, Mexico.


Daly, Hoat. Dry, John M, Tv, Edmund Eaton, Sammel, discharged at Camp t rockett, Texas disability .


Mastered ont June Is, Isit, auf Camargo, Mexio.


Foster, William 1. Fanin, Williamn P.,


Ischarged at Camp Crockett, Texas (disability). til wer, Richard,


Hawkins, Marquis , mustered out JJune Is, 1:47, at Camirzo, Mext ..


Wounded in battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23. 1-4. Hamilton, Wrxunder 1. Humphries Fordi'd G., mastered mt June Is, 1-6, at Cam: reo. Mex Hale, Jimnathan K . died att impl rockol, Texas.


Higgarson, John P, chied at Buena Vista, Mex ...


Mustered out JJane IS. I>5. at Cam rge, Mexico.


Hammark. Lewis, Johnson, Win dr L .. of Randolph county, Me. Junes, Riley, died at Camp Proche 1. Texas.


Killed in the battle of Bue it Vista, Feb. 23, IsI ..


Jones, Mansker. James. Willum


Kelley, I'mial D. wounded in the battle of Buena Vista. Feb. 2, 151; Kimzey, John, killed in the battle of Buena Vista, Feb. Et, IsIT.


Mustered ont June 18, 1:47, at Camargo, Mexico. Lynch, Alam W, 1.vnch, David G.


Leigh, George E., wounded in the battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 23, ING.


Muster Lout June 1s. 1945 at Camare Mex.


Mnla. Wiban Mathew Brice l, wounde lin th butthe 4 Buena Vista, F . 23, 1\17


Kiemth lat lent Bin Vote For 2. ..


Marlow. st Ving S .. Master Foot June Is, IR a Candy go, Mixto


Montazy . V ... Www.att. J W.


Mist p Font June Is, 1x1.


Stomat It - WWW. T . W. B.


Mise relent Jan 1. 1-17. il


Tragne, Joshua.


THE WAR FOR THE UNION.


The history of this bloody cmtliet antedates by many years actual recurrence to arms; and in the senate chamber and in the hall of representatives were enacted scenes of moral warfare, no less noble in character or glorious in re- sults than those that afterward cecarred in the ensanguined field. Whether here or in the congress of the United States the contest was the same-a war for principle, justice and right. With subtile brains as the champions and opponents of the doctri ie of State rights, and with the institution of slavery in the South, hated by the North the contest could not remain a moral one. The fires of internal dissension which had long been smouldering, burst into a flame. And history nowhere exhibits a nobler moral spectacle than that of a united North, with buried prejudices, moving as one man in defence of that union whose foundations, land by wisdom's hand and scaled by patriots' blood, were destined etemally to remain. The year Istitt witnessed the elevation of Abra- ham Lincoln to the chief magistraey of the United States, and, on the 20th day of December, the secession of South Carolina from the union, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia. Louisiana and Texas followed in order the exam- ple of their sister State.


The government of the Confederacy styled " The Confed- erate States of America," was formed February 1, 1-61, and Montgomery, Alabama, was chosen as the place of ad- ministration. The seat of government was subsequently re- moved to Virginia, after the secession of that State.


Upon the accession of President Lincoln March 4, 1861, he found the Union divided, and the country on the eve of civil war. No more trying circumstances ever existed, than those that surrounded the new president ; patrioti-m, cour- age and judgment were never more eminently displayed. With a depleted treasury, empty arsenal- and a sca tered navy, the prospect for the union seemed dark indeed ; but, the noble Lincoln. as by an insight more than human, boldly issued a call for troops and began the work of suppressing the rebellion


The war opened with the firing on Fort Sumter, on the


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HISTORY OF RANDOLPHI, MONROE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.


morning of April 12, 1861. This insult to the union flag, this daring act of open rebellion, sent a thrill of excitement through the whole land; patriotic blood ran coursing through the veins, as it had never run before. Men of all classes left their occupations, and in response to the call of the president for troops for three months, seventy five thous- and volunteers were seen marching to the sound of martial music.


The first blood of the war was spilled in Baltimore, dur- ing an attack made by the mob upon a Massachusetts regi- nient of volunteers, while passing through that city, on their way to Washington, April 19, 1861.


The first important battle was fought at Bull Run, Vir- ginia, June 21, same year. For a complete account of this greatest and most sanguinary of all wars, the reader is re- ferred to the many excellent histories on that subject. The war virtually closed with the surrender of Lee's army to the Union commander, Gen. U. S. Grant, arrangements for which were made by these generals, at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865. The surrender of Gen Joseph E. Johnston to Gen. Sherman, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 26th inst., and the capture of Jefferson Davis, at Irwinsville, South Carolina, May 10th, were the closing events of the war.


The sentiment of patriotism, so generally felt in all parts of the land, was strong in the people of Randolph, Monroe and Perry, and nobly did they respond to their country's call, sending many of their brave sons in defence of the Union.


Their names, as enrolled at the Adjutant General's office, appcar below under the heads of the commands to which they respectively belonged.


SEVENTH INFANTRY. (Three Years' Service ).


The Seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Illinois, April 25, 1861, by Capt. John Pope, U. S. A. It was forwarded to Alton, St. Louis, Cairo, and Mound City, where it re- mained during the three months' service. It wa- re-organized and mustered for three years' service July 25, 1861, by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A., and immediately joined the com- mand of Brigadier General B. M. Prentiss in Missouri. It went into winter quarters at Fort Holt, Kentucky. During the battle of Belmont it was sent to Ellicott's Mills, just abuve Co'umhus, in the rear of which it had been in the reconnoitering expedition under General Grant. It was engaged in the last charge on the left of the cnemy's works at Fort Donelson, February 15, 1862. April 6th and 7th, it was engaged continually in the battle of Shiloh. At the battle of Corinth, October 3d and 4th, 1862, the regiment was engaged both days. From this time up to December 22, 1863, it was in many important skirmishes and marches. At this date the regiment re-enlisted as Veteran Volunteers, and behaved with great gallautry at the battle of Altoona Pass. On the 9th of July, 1865, it was mustered out of service.




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