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Pottorff, John, must. out Aug. 20, 1864. Perry, William T., re-enlisted as veteran. Robinson, Tobias R., died May 15, 1862, wounds. Robinson, Hugh M., re-enlisted as veteran. Roberts, Peter, discharged July 24, 1863, wounds. Roberts, Isaiah, discharged. Spicer, Merritt A., died April 8, '62, wounds. Smith, William H. Il., diel July 24, 1868, wounds. Salmon, Amon, re-enlisted as veteran. Shanks, David HI., disch'd May 3, 1862. Smith, Benjamin, re-culisted as veteran. Shay, Jolin, died Jan. 8, 1862. Spears, Enos, killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Verner, William, must. out Ang. 20, 1864, wonne's. Wagoner, Edmund B., re-enliste l as veteran. Williams, D., diedl May 28, 1802.
Walker, William, discharged Feb. 14, 1862. Wright, Nimrod T., mustered out Aug. 20, 1834. Williams, George T., re-enlisted as veteran. Williams, Joseph, died June 28, 1864. Ward, John, discharged Feb. 28, 1853. Williams, Eeber P., died April 15, 1862.
Veterans.
Roset, Jesse. Steen, Daniel R. Yantis, Isaae.
Recruits.
Bailey. William H., deserted April, 182.
Kepkieo, Henry, missing in action, Feb. 15, 1862. Peebles, Van D., diel Ang. 8, 1853.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "I." Private. Dawson, Henry C., must. out June 13, 1835.
The following roster of men given in the regiments below werc recruited from Shelby county.
FORTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' service ) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "B."
Privates.
Milam, William II , re-enlisted as veteran. SEVENTY-THIRD INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' service.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "B." Privates.
Cahow, Alexas, mustered out June 12, 1865. Day, Ellis, Holt, John W.,
MeNichols, Charles,
Wilmer, W. R, promoted hospital steward. EIGHTIETH INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' service.) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "K." Private.
.
Mowry, Henry C., mast. out June 10, '65, as Corpl. EIGHTY-THIRD INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' service.) First Assistant Surgeon.
William IT. Cuthburt, absent on duty at must. out of regiment:
EIGHTY-FIRST INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' serrice.) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "I." Private.
Malone, M., eap., died in the han.ls of the enemy. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH INFANTRY REGIMENT (ONE YEAR'S SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL. COMPANY " I." Privates. Anderson. William, mustered ont Jan. 16, 1864. Certain, Bates, mustered out Jan. 15, 1864.
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH IN- FANTRY REGIMENT (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY " B." Sergeant. Albert, E. Au-tin, mustcred out Ang. 5, 1865.
Privates.
Reed, Jolin, mustercd out Aug. 6, 1865. Skinner, James G. mustered out Ang. 5, 1835. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND RE- GIMENT (ONE HUNDRED DAYS' SERVICE.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "HI." Sergeant. Benjamin B. Brown, mustered out Oct. 17, 1861. Privates.
Barn, Theodore H., mustered ont Oct. 17, 1864. Havens, William P. mustered out Oet. 17, 1864. Haven3, Orson, mustered out Oet. 17, 1864. Hanson, Nicholas mustered out Oet. 17, 1864. Hooker, Andrew J., mustered out Oet. 17, 1864. Johnson, Thomas, mustered out Oct. 17, 1864.
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOURTH IN- FANTRY (ONE YEAR SERVICE.) Colonel.
Cyrus Ifall, resigned March 7, 1865. MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "E." First Lieutenant. George Taekett, mustered out July 14, 1865. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND IN- FANTRY REGIMENT (ONE YEAR SERVICE.) Privates. Byford, William, mrstered out Sept. 11, 1865. Byford, Carrol, mustered out Sept. 11, 1865. Fields, Joseph, mustered out Sept. 11, 1865. Gawthorpe, Joseph S., mustered out Sept. 11, 1865. IIill, William, mustered out Sept. 11, 1865. Marks, Josepli, mustere.l ont Sept. 11, 1865. Rydons, John W., mustered out Sept, 11, 1865. Shelby, James R., mustered out Sept. 11, 1865. Shelby, William B., absent, siek, at M. O. of regt. Taylor, James, mustered out July 25, 1864.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIFTH IN- FANTRY REGIMENT (ONE YEAR SERVICE.) Corporal.
Trainor, James S., mustered out Sept. 4, 1865. Private. Everett, Henry, mustered ont Sept. 4, 1865.
FORTY-NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT-COL. WM. R. MORRISON.
This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Ill., December 31st, 1861, by Col. Wm. R. Morrison. Third of February, '62, it was ordered to Cairo, and on the eighth of the same month moved to Fort Henry, and was assigned to the Third Brigade, McClernand's Division ; 11th, moved to Fort Donaldson, and on the 13th engaged the enemy, losing 14 killed and 37 wounded. Among the wounded was Col. Morrison-commanding the brigade. This regiment also bore a part in the sanguinary conflict at Shiloh, losing 17 killed,
and 99 wounded. It was engaged in the siege of Corinth, and many of the more important engagements in which the Army of the Ten- nessee distinguished itself, was also at Vicksburg, and accompanied Sherman in the Meridian Campaign, also in the battle of Tupelo, July 14th and 15th, 1864, took part in the battle of Nashville, Dec. 15th and 16th, received final pay and discharge at Camp Butler, Springfield, Sept. 15th, 1865. The 49th did good service. There were several soldiers from Moultric county members of this regi- ment, and belonging to Co. F, as the subjoined roster will show.
FORTY-NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT- (Three years' service.) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY " F." Sccon l Lieutenant.
Freeland; Wm. T., died of wounds April 22, 1862. Montague, Jos. M., must'd ont (as Serg't) Sep. 9, 1865. Sergeant. MeGnire, Wm., discharged Nov. 25, 1862 ; disability. Corporal. Archibald, Powars, discharged for disability.
FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT-INFANTRY.
Of this regiment, portions of Companies G and K were from Shelby county, as will be noticed by the roster of those companies given below. The 53d was organized by Col. Cushman, at Ottawa, Ill., in the winter of 1861-62, and in the latter part of February, '62, moved to Camp Douglass, Chicago, Ill, and on the 23d of March, was ordered South and became a part of Gen. Hurlbut's Division. The principal engagements in which the 53d took part were the siege of Corinth, the battle of Jackson, the siege of
Privates. Akin, Ichabod, must'd out Jan. 9, 1862; disability. Adams, Absalom, vet., mastered out Sep. 9, 1865. Baker, Milton, discharged July 5, 1863; disability. Bones, John W., killed at Shiloh April 12, 1862. Cook, William R., drop'd from rolls : falsely innst'd. Debruler. Alfred G , diseh'd May 2, 1863; disability. Debruler, William, vet., mustered out Sep. 9, 1865. Lee, Robert, vet., must'd out Sep. 9, 1865; as Corp'l. Matthews, William, diseh'd Jan. 11, 1862; disability. Montague, Jos. M., vet., mus'd out S.p. 9,'65; Serg't.
MeAdams, Jos, died at Camp Butler, Ill., Jan. 30, '62. Mazeworthy, W .. vet., kil'd at Pleasant Hill Ap. 9,'64. Wright. David W., disch'd June 10, 1862; disability. Warren, Arthur C., vet., mnstered ont Sept. 9, 1865. Warren, Enoeli, died at Camp Butler Jan. 11, 1862. Veterans. Adams, Benjamin C., mustered out Sept. 9, 1865. Recruits.
Adams, Edward, vet. Ward, Larkin S., mustered out Sept. 9, 1865.
Atlanta, participated in the Savannah Campaign, and the battle of Bentonville. January 1st, 1863, it became a part of Gen. McPher- son's corps. On the 1st of February, '64, most of the regiment vet- eranized, and on the third of the same month started on the Meri- dian Campaign. During its term of service the 53d travelled by marches 2,855 miles, and by rail and steamer 4,168; total, 7,023 miles. After Johnson's surrender, marched with the army to Washington, and participated in the grand review of May 24th. Re- ceived final muster out and pay July 28th, 1865, at Chicago.
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FIFTY-TIIIRD INFANTRY REGIMENT --
( Three years' service. ) MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY ' G." Privates.
Temperly, Henry, sub., mnstercd out July 22, 1865.
Recruits transferred from 41st Infantry.
Akins, Samuel, transferred to " E" Co. Veteran. Bowman, Calib, vet., mnstered out July 22, 1865 Buckley, William G., vet., mus'd out July 22, 1865. Brown, Benjamin, vet., mustered out July 22, 1865.
Burson, Harrison. vet., mustered out July 22, 1865. Perry, William T., vet .. mustered out July 22, 1865. Robinson, Hugh M., vet., must'd out July 22, 1865. Smith, Benjamin F., vet., must'd out July 22, 1865. Southard, Samuel, vet., mustered out July 22, 1865. Salmon, Amos, vet., mustered out July 22, 1865. Scott, Abraham G., vet., mustercd ont July 22, 1865. Verner, Thomas, vet., mustcred ont July 22, 1865. Wagoner, Edmund B., mnstered out July 22, 1865. Carr, Jefferson W., vet., mustered out July 22, 1865. Dial, Henry, vet., mnstered out July 22, 1865. Doyal, Henry A. P., vet., must'd out July 22, 1865. Doyal, Benjamin F., vet., must'd out July 22, 1865. Forbes, Henry, vet., ninstered out July 22, 1865. Ferguson G. W., vet., mnstered out July 22, 1865. Ilardy. John T., vet., mustered out July 22, 1865. Hoy, Thomas, vet., mustcred out July 22, 1865. Hoy, William H., vet., mustercd out July 22, 1865. MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "K." Privates. Kline, Geo. W., vet., mnstered out July 22, 1865. Lethers, Christian, died at Mound City Sep. 15, 1864. Martin, A. J., vet , mus'd out Jul. 22, 1865, as Ist ser't. | Krone, Duquesne H., vet., must'd out Jnly 22, 1865. Davis, Wm., died in South Carolina, Feb. 16, 1865.
FIFTY-FOURTH REGIMENT INFANTRY.
This regiment was largely composed of soldiers from Shelby and Moultrie counties. The Shelby county men formed a part of eight companies; a carcfully prepared roster of the same is ap- pended to the sketch of this regiment, also those from Moultric county. The 54th was organized at Camp Dubois, Anna, Illinois, by Col. Thomas W. Harris, in November, 1861, as a part of the " Kentucky Brigade." It was mustered into the U. S. service February 18, 1862. A few days thereafter ordered to Cairo ; March 14th moved on to Columbus, Ky. December 18th the regiment was ordered to Jackson, Tenn .; two days afterwards moved on to Lexington, and returned on the 221. Meanwhile Forest captured detachments of the regiment stationed on the rail- road, and destroyed nearly all the records; balance of records were lost by the quartermaster's department June 21 proceeded to Haines Bluff, on the Yazoo river, and acted on the left of Sher- man's army. July 24th, 1863, ordered to Helena and formed a part of Steel's expedition against Little Rock, Arkansas. January, 1864, three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted as veteran volunteers, and were mustered February 9, 1864; was granted a veteran fur- lough, and left for Mattoon, Ill. The records in the Adjutant General's office say : "Veteran furlough having expired, the regi-
ment reassembled at Mattoon. The same day an organized gang of copperheads, led by Sheriff O'Hair, attacked somc men of the regiment, at Charlestown, killing Major Shubal York, surgeon, and four privates, and wounding Col. G. M. Mitchell. One hour later the regiment arrived from Mattoon and occupied the town, capturing some of the most prominent traitors." April 12th the regiment moved to Cairo ; thence to Columbus, Paducah and Little Rock; co-operated in the pursuit of Gen. Shelby, May 19th. August 24th was attacked by Shelby, with four thousand men and four pieces of artillery, and one station captured. Six companies were concentrated at a station by Col. Mitchell, and fought five hours ; were driven out and captured in detail. Loss : Lieutenant James and thirteen men killed and thirty-five wounded. Com- panies F and H, at a distant station, were not attacked. Were paroled at Jacksonport, Ark., and arrived at Benton Barracks, Mo., September 9, 1864.
October 26, 1865, the regiment was mustered out and discharge d at Camp Butler. From the organization of the regiment to the time of its discharge, by volunteers and recruits, it mustered 1,342 enlisted men and 71 commissioned officers. This regiment per- formed many long and perilous marches, and made a record as onc of the good fighting regiments from the state.
FIFTY-FOURTH INFANTRY REGIMENT (Three years' service.) MEN FROM SHELBY COUNTY. Lieutenant Colonel.
Hiram M. Scarborough, must. out Oct. 15th, 1865. Chaplain. Sidney L. Harkey, resigned June 30th, 1862, . NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. Sergeant-Major. Benjamin E. Lower, vet., must. ont Oct. 15th, 1865. Quarter-Master Sergeant.
Robert C. Allen, vet. mustercd out Oct. 15th, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "A." Corporal.
James Dunlap, re-enlisted as veteran. Recruits. Baldwin, W., mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Fletcher, David, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Goodman, William H., mustercd out Oct. 15th, 1865. Howland, William H., mustered out Oct. 15tlı, 1865. Hanbecker, Jolın H., mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Hovey, Henry, mustered out Aug. 21st, 1865. Temply, William, mustercd out Oct. 15th, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "C."
Musician.
Perry, Decker. Recruits.
Ferrish, Edward R. dischi'd May 10th, '65, disability. Gilmore, James. mustered out, Oct. 15th, 1865. Roberts, George W., mustered out, Ang. 21st, 1865. Sealy, Thomas, mustered out, Aug. 21st, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "E."
Recruits.
Yeaker, John, mnstered out Aug. 21st, 1865. Yeaker, Peter, mustered out Aug. 21st, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "F." First Lieutenant. James Chapman, term expired, Feb. 17th, 1865. Sergeants. Arny Thomas, re-enlisted as veteran. Lewis Baltzell. Privates. Alexander, Jolın T. vet. musiered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Curry, Phillips, re-enlisted as veteran. Catterlin, Thomas, re-enlisted as veteran. Campbell, John F., re-enlisted as vetcran. Danner, William, re-enlisted as veteran Davis, Joseph M., re-enlisted as veteran. Ferguson, John, vet , mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Goodnight, Porter, vet., mnst. out Oct. 15th, 1865. Hull, Peter, Sr., re-enlisted as veteran.
Hull, Peter, Jr., re-enlisted as veteran. Hull, Christian, vet., must. out. Oct. 15th, 1865. Krebs, Monroe, re-enlisted as veteran. Lightthizer, George, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Raridon, Wm. II., died at Windsor, III. Aug. 5th, 1855. Saverly, John, vet., mustercd out Oct. 15th, 1865. White, Calvin, re-enlisted as veteran.
Walden, John, veteran, must. out Feb. 17th, 1865.
Veterans.
Sullivan, Michael.
Bennett, Andrew J., mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Camp, Jas. H., mnstered out Oct.15th, 1865. Goodnight, Herschel, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Lawson, Walker, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Storm, James L., mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Smitlı, Madison, mustered out Aug. 21st, 1865.
Rceruits.
Davidson, Sidney, mustered out Oct. 15tlı, 1865. Davidson, Jolm E., mnstered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Hoy, Samuel, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "G." Veterans. James F. Feeney, deserted Dec. 7th, 1864.
William C. Garner, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1864. Frederick Hersh, pro. hosp, stew., res. & ret. to com. I-aac N. Kepner, mustered out Oct. 15th, 1865. Thos, M. Manning, died Hickory, Ark., May 20, 1865. Peter Miller, mustered out Oet. 15, 1865. James M. Roberts, mustered ont Oct. 15, 1865. David Smith, mustered out Ang. 21, 1865. Dewitt C. Sturdevant, promoted principal musician. Abram Wilson, mustcred out Ang. 21, 1865. Wallace, mustered out Aug. 21, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "H." Captains.
Edward Roessler, dismissed Nov. 22, 1862. John A. P. Fleming, dishonorably dis. Dec. 22, 1864. Henry Hart, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. First Lieutenants.
John W. Johnson, resigned October 15, 1862. Andrew J. Tucker, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Second Lieutenants. John M. Hart, resigned June 9, 1864. J. F. Montz (not must.), must. out serg't Oct. 15, 1865.
Privates. Robert C. Allen, re-enlisted as veteran. Benjamin Braner, re-enlisted as veteran. Lawson Banning, re-cnlisted as vetcran. J. S. Baker, died Duvall's Bluff, Ark., Oct, 20, 1864.
Charles Blackmer, mustered out Feb. 17, 1865. George L Bivers, re-enlisted as veteran.
Jolin L. Cline, mustered out Feb. 17, 1865.
W. Carnes, mustcred out Oct. 15, 1865, as sergeant. Henry G. Conrad, mustercd out Oet. 15, 1865. James Conrad. Napoleon Couch, mustered ont Feb. 17, 1865. Bartholomew Daniels.
Jolin Dorro, re-enlisted as veteran.
George Dorn, re-enlisted as veteran. Darius Effert, vet., mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Ira Flanders.
John A. P. Fleming, proni'd 1st serg't, then 2d lieut. John M. Hart.
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William H. Harney. William J. Hutcheson. Morwell G. Inlseser. Eugene Howard. George W. Helms. Charles Ingram. Thomas Inman, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. John W. Johnson. George W. Jackson. John Jumper. Lee Jaringan. Richard Jones. James M. Kimbro. Fr. Klowser, re-enlisted as vet., M. O. Oct. 15, 1865. E. Klowser, dishonorably discharged July 3, 1865. Conrad Klopp, mustered out Oet. 15, 1865. Charles H. Laws, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865, as eorp. Benjamin E. Lower, mustered out Oet. 15, 1865. Solomon Meisner, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Wm. Montz, niustered out Oct. 15, 1865, as sergeant. Cyrus Manzey, vet., must'd ont Oet. 15, 1865, as corp. John W. Moore, dicd Little Rock, Ark., Oet. 3, 1863. J. F. Montz, re-enl'd as vet., M. (). Oet. 15. '65, serg. Aaron McLean, mustered ont Feb. 17, 1865.
Tandy Pritchard, re-enlisted as veteran.
Benjamin Peterson, mustered out Feb. 17, 1865. James Peck.
Pinkney l'arkus. Samuel Paul, re-enlisted as veteran.
Joseph Phileo, mustered out Feb. 17, 1865, as serg't. Nicholas l'eterson.
John Perryman.
James Perryman.
Henry Prickett. John E. Pearson. Conch Riehard. Ceasin Riee.
David Stout. Stal's, Henry.
Steigmever, Georg, vet., mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Smith, Elias, vet., mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Smith, Matthew.
Severe, Simon, vet. mustered out Oet. 13, 1865. Tiekner, Andrew J., vet, must'd out Oct. 13, 1865. Tarwillinger, Allen E., vet., must'd out Oet. 13, 1865. Valmer, Dialbold, vet , mustered out Oct. 13, 1865. Wertz, John.
Walker, Reed, vet., nmustered out Oet. 15, 1865. White, Simeon, vet., mustered out Oct. 13, 1865. Williams, Andrew.
Whately, Charles.
Veterans.
Allen, George C., promoted Q. M. Sergeant. Bivens, George R., mustered ont Oct. 15, 1865. Bruner, Benjamin, minstered out Oct. 15. 1865. Doru, George, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Darrow, John, mustered out Out. 15, 1865. Garner, Nathan, dishonorably disc'd July 31, 1865. Hart, Henry, promoted Ist serg't then Ist lieutenant. Pain, Sam't Hf., died at Duvall's Bluff, Sept. 7, 1865. Pritchard, Tandy, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865.
Recruits.
Anthony, William, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Cushman, Spieer, mustered out Oct. 15, 1865. Derringer, Franklin, mustered out Ang. 21, 1865. Farlow, Franeis, mustered out Oct. 1-5, 1865. Garner, James, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Aug 8, 1865. Hamler, Emanuel, mustered ont Oct. 15, 186.5. Hanes, Alexander B., mustered out Oet. 15, 1865. Jones, Joseph, mustered ont August 21, 1865. Karsil, Joseph W., mustered out October 15, 1865. Lewis, Anthony, mustered out October 15, 1865. Rice, George, mustered out October 15, 1865. Richmon, Henry, mnsterel out October 15, 1865. Woods, George W., mustered out October 15, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "I."
Ashbrook, Louis K. Corporal.
Recruit3.
Alexander, Win., absent, sick at muster ont of reg't. Ashbrook, John M., mustered out October 13. 1365. Bennett, John W., musterel ont October 13, 1865. Edwards, Win. T., died at Mound City, Nov. 10, 186 4.
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "K."
Privates.
Henderson, John A. Matney, William D., re-enlisted as veteran.
Recruits.
Baggett, John, re-enlisted as veteran.
Goode, Joseph T., mustered out October 15, 1865. McGuire, Charles, re enlisted as veteran. Manel, Zachariah, mustered out October 15, 1865.
Sellers, Benjamin, re-enlisted as veteran. Shook, Wellington, mustered out October 13, 1865. Todd, Isaac B., mustered out October 13, 1865.
Unassigned Recruits.
Allen, William, deserted.
Beals, James C., died at Memphis, Jan. 16, 1865. Bennett, George.
Blyston, Fielding F., di'd at D ivall's Bluff, An. 24 '64.
Burgess, George B., vet., discharged My 14, 1864. Canfield, Jolm W.
Donnelson, William.
Farlin. Francis M.
Holland, Seott.
Haines, E. B.
IIenry, Levi, died in Camp Butler, I.l., M tr. 30, 1864. Hurry, Henry.
Jones, James H.
Jackson, William A.
Lainger, Jolin ES.
Mills, Absalom.
Michael, Thos. J., died at Little Rock, Sep. 25, 1864. Michael, Joseph. Moore, Alphonso. Russell, Herman B., discharged June 8, 1864. Storms, Geo. B., died at Davall's Bluff, Aug. 8, 1864. Shell, Henry.
Strand, James, Wade, Thomas.
FIFTY-FOURTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS' SERVICE.) ( Men from Moultrie County.)
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "A." Recruits. Foulk, William R., musterel out, Oct. 15, 1855. Tapps, Alexander, musterel out Oct. 15, 1835.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "C." Private.
Osborne, William, mustered out Oct. 15, 1855. Recruits. Berry, Joseph, mustered out Oet. 15, 1865. Michaels, David, mustered out Oet. 15, 1865.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "G."
Private.
Linder, William B.
MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "K."
Reeruit.
Tweedy, Willi um S., die lat Hickory, Ark., May 23, '65.
FIFTY-NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE ) ( Credited to Moultrie County.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "C." Recruit and Drafted Man.
Cristy, Simon, absent at muster out.
FIFTY-NINTHI INFANTRY REGIMENT. (THREE YEARS' SERVICE. ) (Men from Shelby County.) MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "HI." Veterans.
Packer, John M., mustered ont Dee. 8, 1835; vet. Reynolds, Joseph E. M., must'd out Des. 8, '65; vet.
Recruits, Adams, Jesse, transferred to V. R. C. Aug. 9, 1863. Beck, Jerome E., disch'd Nov. 6, 1861 ; disability. Dyer, James M., trans. to V. R. C., Nov. 6, 1853. Elkins, Jocl, deserted Jan 25, 1862.
Forkner, Jesse, diseli'd Dec. 9, 1862 ; disability. Gardener, Lorenzo D., musterel out Sept. 17, 1851. IIunter, Echuand M., diseh'd Aug. 9, 1862. Reynolds, David M., died in reb. prison, Jan. 1, '64. Rninsey, William, died Sept. 29, 1862; wounds. Ransom, John L., killed at Pea Ridge, Mar. 7, 1832.
SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY REGIMENT.
This regiment was organized at Carrolton, Illinois, by the vener- able Colonel Jacob. Fry, the hero of three wars. He was also the father of the celebrated Provost-Marshal, General Fry, who was so distinguished during the late rebellion as the Provost-Marshal of the United States.
Shelby county furnished soldiers for three companies in this his- torie regiment. The 61st mustered February 5th, 1862, and was ordered to the front, and became a part of the command under
General Prentiss. At Pittsburg Landing this regiment distin- guished itself by holding the ground until every other regiment in the division had given way. The regiment was highly compli- mented by General Prentiss for its gallant stand. April 7th, it lest 80 killed, wounded and missing, including 3 commissioned officers. Had an engagement with Forest. After this time the regiment was mostly employed in skirmishing and doing garrison duty. The command did good service during the war, and was discharged September 12th, 1865.
SIXTY-FIRST INFANTRY REGIMENT. ( Three years' service. ) MUSTER-ROLL COMPANY "K." Recruits.
Caldwell, Roland, mustered out Sept. 8th, 1865. Campbell, William, mustere l out Sept. 8th, 1865. Evans, George, mustered out Sept. 8th, 1865. Yates, Isaiah, mustered ont Sept. 8th, 1865. SIXTY-SECOND INFANTRY REGIMENT (THREE YEARS' SERVICE.)
MUSTER-ROLL COMPANY "C." Veterans Denton, Preston, trid. toco. "("" asemn. Mar. ,6 '65.
MUSTER-ROLL COMPANY "HI." Captain. Wilson, Robert B., resigned June 21st, 1864. Sergeant. Allsman, John D., must 1. out May 21, 1865, as priv. Corporals. Smith, Martin, re-enlisted as veteran. Sanders, Francis, must. ont Muy 21, 1865, as priv. Privates. Alterberry, David, died at Lit. R'k. Ark. Ap. 8th '64. Allsman, Marquis, re-en'd vet., must. out Mar. 8, '64. Brook3, James, musterel out May 21, 1865.
Cook, Jacob, re-enlisted as veteran, then deserted. Cook, John, discharged June - 1864, disability. Cook, Andrew H., re-enlisted as veteran. Howard, Andrew E., re-en'd vet., must. Mar. 6, '66. Howard, Mordecai, dis. Oct. 18th, 1862, disability. Harris, Thomas B., re-enlisted as veteran. Worsham, Samuel N., mustered out May 2d. 1865. Veterans. Rediling, William, vet., mustered out Mar. 6th, 1866. Smith, Martin, serg., died Pine Bluff Aug. 10th, '64. Poland, Opil J. C., vet., mustered out Mar. 6th, '66. Recruits.
Andres, John N., die l at Camp Butler Jan. 23d '66.
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HISTORY OF SHELBY AND MOULTRIE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS.
SIXTY-FOURTH INFANTRY REGIMENT.
In this regiment there were several men from Shelby county members of companies C. H. and B. The 64th, better known as the "First Battalion of Yates' Sharp Shooters," was organized at Camp Butler, in the month of Dec., 1861, by Lieutenant Colonel, D. E. Williams. It consisted of four companies, the last of which was mustcred into the United States' service, December 16th, 1861. Two additional companies were mustered into the service, December 31st, with Fred. W. Matteson as Major. The Colonel of the 64th was John Morrill. January 10th, 1862, the command started for the seat of war, via Quincy. Here it was armed, moved south, and in conjunction with Pope's army took part in the expedition against Fort Pillow. Subsequently became a part of the command under Rosecrans ; afterwards under Sherman. The leading engagements in which it took a part were siege of Corinth, Iuka, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, and Resaca. These are a few of the more important engagements in which this regiment took a part. Was paid and discharged at Chicago, Ill., July 18th, 1865.
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