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G. S. ROUSH 1st Lieut. Co. B.
T. B. JONES 1st Lieut. Co. B, age 25 years.
HENRY ROUSH 1st Lieut. Co. B.
T. J. HATHAWAY 2nd Lieut Co. B.
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time raising poultry and is a lover of the fine blooded varieties, of which he possesses quite a number of the different breeds. His present address is Intha, Missouri.
CAPT. WM. J. REITZELL.
The subject of this sketch was born in Rebersburg, Center county, Pa., Jan. 19, 1835, and came with his parents to Stephenson county, Ill .. June 22, 1840. He attended the common schools and assisted in farmi work until the death of his father in 1855. He then took charge of the farm work until Sept. 19, 1859, when he entered the employ of Long & Son of Freeport in the retail and wholesale grocery business. When his country called for men he enlisted in Co. B, 46th Reg. Ill. Infantry for three years or during the war. At the time of the organization at Camp Butler, Ill., Sept. 10, 1861, he was appointed Corporal and later Duty Sergeant, and later Orderly Sergeant of the Company, in which capacity he aided at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, where he received a wound of the left arm and in- jury to back from explosion of a shell. He was in hospital until May, 8, and furloughed home. Returned to Regiment about June 1st, and was for meritorious services, at battle of Shiloh, commissioned 2nd Lieut. June 10, 1862, 1st Lieut. July 10, 1862, and Captain Jan. 1st, 1863, in which capacity he was acting Dec. 20, 1864, when he was mustered out of service at Memphis, Tenn., by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. By and with the advise and consent of the Senate Capt. Reitzell was brevetted Major in said service to rank as such from the 13th day of March, 1865, for faithful and meritorious services by the President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. Upon his return home he again resumed the avocation of farming alternated with mercantile business. He has held several offices of trust and is now living at Freeport, Ill. On Oct. 17, 1865, our subject was united in marriage to his present wife, whose maiden name was Miss Susan Hershey. There were born unto them nine children, four boys and five girls, all of whom have gained their majority with the exception of one boy, who died in infancy.
IST. LIEUT. EMANUEL FAUST.
The subject of this sketch was born in Center county, Pa., Nov. 18th, 1828, and was by occupation a blacksmith. He moved to Stephenson county, Ill .. in 1849. His first work in the county was in preparing the iron work for the Bower's Mill at Orangeville, Ill., and followed his trade in different localities of the county, and more especially at Rock Grove, Ill., up to the time of enlistment in Co. B. 16th Ill., Sept. 10, 1861, when he was appointed sergeant. By order of Col. Davis, he was sent home to
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assist in recruiting other companies for the regiment and was very suc- cessful. On account of a severe illness he was compelled to remain at home for considerable time and did not reap the reward for his services to which he felt himself entitled. From effects of sickness, he remained home three months, after which he joined his company. He was promoted to 2nd Lieut. July 16, 1862, and to 1st. Lieut. Feb. 28, 1863. Resigned Oct. 5th, 1864. Resignation accepted Oct. 10, 1864. Lieut. Faust participated in all the battles and marches up to the time of his resignation. On his return home he found his family all sick. For a while hie again took up his work in shop as blacksmith and later moved to Seward, Nebraska, and engaged in farming with marked success. Some time afterwards with his family he moved to Meeteetse, Wyoming. and engaged in stock raising and other pursuits. His home is at present at the latter place where he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding on June 12, 1906. Lieut. Faust and wife are both in good health at present time and love their western home.
CAPT. ROBERT T. COOPER.
The subject of this sketch was born in Clark county, Illinois, May 24, 1841, and emigrated with his parents to Rock Grove, Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1844. His time was spent working upon his father's farm in the summer months and attending district school in winter. It was thus equipped that the subject of this sketch answered Pres. Lincoln's call for 500,000 volunteers; and assisted in raising the 3 first companies, viz. "A." "B" and "C," from Stephenson county, and sworn into the U. S. army Sept. 10, 1861. He was mustered into the service as Sergt. of Co. "B," on Sept. 14, 1861, at Springfield, Illinois, and did camp and drill duty. He partic- ipated in the battle of Fort Donelson, Ky., Feb. 16, 1862. In the battle of Shiloh, Tenn., on April 6, 1862, he was severely wounded in the leit arm and was furloughed home. Returned to his company and regiment at La Grange, Tenn., July 7. 1862. He participated in all the battles and sieges of his company and Regt., (except Fort Blakely, Ala.), until the close of the war. He was mustered out at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan. 20, 1866. and was discharged at Springfield, Illinois, Feb. 2, 1866. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. Jan. Ist. 1863; promoted to 1st Lieut. Nov. 10th, 1864; pro- moted Capt. Dec. 23, 1864. Upon his return to civil life he attended com- mercial college at Peoria, Ill., and graduated from that institution in the Fall of 1866.
He was engaged in the mercantile and grain business at Rock City, Illinois, until 1869, when he was elected county treasurer, and served 4 years in that capacity.
After the completion of his term as treasurer he removed to Seward, Nebraska, purchasing land and building the Blue Valley flouring mills.
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In 1881, he again entered the political arena in his chosen state and became a candidate for County Treasurer in Seward Co., and was elected. After serving two terms as treasurer he became a candidate for County Clerk, was elected and served a two year term, after which he returned to private life. He was married to Emma J. Brenizer in 1887. He engaged in farming and stock raising until 1890, when he retired from active busi- ness at Seward, where he now resides.
GEORGE S. ROUSH.
George S. Roush was born in Madisonburg, Centre Co., Pa., April 17, 1840, and with his parents moved to Illinois, making the trip overland with a team in 1849; located on government land in West Point town- ship, worked on a farm and went to school until the age of 18 years, then taught school two years.
At the age of twenty, in the spring of 1860, he started for Texas with the intention of making that his home. Traveled by steamboat down the Mississippi River and up the Red River to Shreveport, La. From there he traveled with two companions on foot to Corsicana, Texas, arriving there in May. Here he worked at the carpenter's trade during the sum- mer, but owing to the signs of war appearing in the Southern States, con- cluded that Illinois might be a healthier climate for a union-loving man.
He, with the same two companions, bought a team of ponies and traveled from central Texas back to Lena, Ill. Here he again took up teaching in the same district he had left to go to Texas, working on the farm between times.
The civil war having begun, he enlisted on Sept. 10, 1861, in Co. B, 46th Illinois Regiment, which was made up principally of Stephenson county volunteers.
He was present at the battles of Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Hatchie, and the sieges of Vicksburg and Corinth, also Ft. Blakely, in fact, the history of the regiment throughout the war was his history during that period, as he was fortunate in being present and taking part in every engagement in which his regiment. the 40th, took part.
At the battle of Shiloh he was promoted to First Sergeant, after a number of other non-commissioned officers of Co. B were wounded, later became Second. then First Lieutenant.
At three different times he was wounded, but not so seriously as to unfit him for service.
On June 10, 1865, Lieut. Roush was compelled to resign, owing to ill health, although he would have much preferred to remain with the regi- ment until its muster out.
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After his retirement from the army, Lieut. Roush was in business with his brother Cornelius, at Lena, Ill., until April, 1866, when he started with a mule team for Montana. For two years and a half he prospected and mined near Helena and afterward became a clerk in a general store for a year and a half. In the spring of 1870, he came by stage and the Missouri river to Sioux City, Ia., thence by rail to Lena. Shortly after his return, he was employed by the Illinois Central R. R., to take charge of the telegraph repair department of the State of Iowa, having his head- quarters first in Epworth, then in Waterloo. In 1880 he resigned that position, went to Chamberlain, S. D .. where he erected the first store building in the town, which was then 50 miles from a railroad and was a mere settlement among the Indians.
After three months, Mr. Roush sold his store in Chamberlain, returned to his former position on the railroad and remained a year. Next he re- turned to Lena, again became the partner of his brother Cornelius in a flour, feed and coal business, in which they remained together until the death of Cornelius. Later Mr. Roush disposed of the flour and feed busi- ness but still operates a coal yard. In 1897 he was appointed postmaster at Lena, Ill., a position he still holds.
In 1872, Mr. Roush was married to Miss Margaret Wilson in Galena. Ill., who departed this life on July 5, 1902. They have two daughters, Jessie Elizabeth and Lucy M.
Lieut. Roush served three terms as commander of W. R. Goddard Post No. 258 G. A. R. Dept. of Ill., and is the present commander.
IST LIEUT. THOMAS B. JONES.
Lieut. Thomas B. Jones was born in Buckeye Township, Stephenson Co .. Ill., Feb. 3. 1841. He received a common school education in district school in the old log school house of the pioneer days. Attended select school for three winters at Cedarville, Ill., conducted by Miss Gorham of Rockford, III. Assisted on his father's farm until Aug. 1861, when he en- listed as a private in Co. B. 40th Ill. Inft., and without his consent or advice was appointed 8th Corporal ; 5th Sergt. July 16, 1862, and followed in line of promotion in the list of noncommissioned Sergeants ; commissioned 2nd Licut. May 24, 1865, and Ist Lieut. Aug. 24, 1865. Lieut. Jones participated in the battle and siege of Fort Donelson, Feb. 1862, battle of Shiloh April 6 and 7. 1862, where he was wounded on the scalp and was assisted from the field: siege of Corinth in May 1862; siege and capture of Vicksburg, 1863: also siege of Jackson. 1863; expedition to Trinity, La .. Nov. 10, 1863. Reenlisted and mustered Jan. 4, 1864, and returned with the regi-
EMANUEL FAUST 1st Lieut. Co. B.
AARON MCCAULEY 2nd Lieut. Co. B.
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R. T. COOPER Capt. Co. B, at age of 28.
PHILIP ARNO Capt. Co. C.
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ment on veteran furlough to Freeport. Ill. Returned to Vicksburg with his regiment and participated in march and expedition to Yazoo City. Miss., May 4 to 21, 1864. Was engaged at the battle of Jackson Cross Roads, Miss., July 7, 1864. Participated in charge and capture of Fort Blakely, Alabama, April 9, 1865, where his right ear drum was broken by close proximity to heavy. artillery fire, causing total deafness. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, at Baton Rouge, La., received pay and final discharge Feb. 2, 1866, at Springfield, Ill., and arrived home Feb. 3, on his 25th birthday, where he celebrated that event among his friends.
Attended Commercial College at Peoria, Ill., and graduated in the summer of 1866. In 1867 he engaged in farming in Stephenson Co., until 1891, when he with wife and son Ralph visited the Pacific coast and spent one winter at Salem, Oregon, returning by way of Southern California, visiting many of the principal cities of the coast. He returned to Illinois and for two years lived at Cedarville, Ill., and in 1894 went to Gilbert Station, Iowa, where he erected a creamery and was engaged in this work for five years. Retired from active work in 1899 on account of failing health. Served fourteen years in his native State as Justice of the Peace and one year as Supervisor of Buckeye Township, and served in Iowa three years as Justice. He has served three terms as commander of Frank Bentley Post No. 89, G. A. R., Department of Iowa. Lieut. Jones and wife are members of the Congregational church at Gilbert Station, Iowa. He is a Past Grand in I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 645. Has been engaged since Oct. 5, 1906, in preparing the history of the 46th Ill. Inft., commenced by Gen. Dornblaser in 1900, and unfinished at the time of the General's death.
2ND LIEUT. AARON MCCAULEY.
2nd Lieut. Aaron McCauley was born in Union Co., Pa., May 6, 1839, and emigrated to Rock Grove, Stephenson Co., Ill., in company with his parents in the Spring of 1842, by wagon. He remained at Rock Grove, following the avocation of a farmer until 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Co. B, 46th Ill. Infantry. and filled the office of Corporal and Serg't. He was commissioned 2nd Lieut. Aug. 23, 1865, and served to the final muster out of the regiment Jan. 20, 1866. Lieut. McCauley was small of stature and experienced sickness in camp, but was one of those plucky men who would never give up. He was active and energetic and always did his duty without a murmur. After the war he again took up the farm work at Rock Grove, where he has lived since and made himself a com- fortable home and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
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HISTORY OF COMPANY C.
The formation of Company C is closely identified with that of Com- panies A and B. Soon after the call was made those patriotic German- Americans under the leadership of Frederick Krumme, Phillip Arno, Otto Borchers and others, formed themselves into a company and by the latter part of August had succeeded in enlisting enough for a full company of 101 men and officers. Frederick Krumme was chosen Captain, Phillip Arno 1st Lieutenant and Otto Borchers 2nd Lieutenant. The company was composed almost entirely of men of the city of Freeport, who were of German descent, with the exception of an Irishman or two. This company, with Companies A and B, left Freeport in the early part of September and landed at Camp Butler, Il1., Sept. 10, 1861. The men were among the most intelligent, patriotic and loyal citizens and lovers of the Union and the Flag. They were assigned the center and were known as the protectors and special guardians of the regimental colors. The enrollment of Com- pany C. was 101 men ; recruits received during service, 82; total 183.
Killed in battle at Shiloh, April 6, 1862, Heinrich Giboni, Fredrick Hasselmann, Andreas Knock, Leon Marbeth, Johann Rebel; at Jackson, Miss., July 7, 1864-, Fredrick Heine; near Hatchie, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1862,- Jacob Spies; total 7.
Died of wounds :- Conrad Riechemeier, Savanna, Tenn., Jan. 1, 1862; Gottlieb Greszly, Louisville, Ky., April 26, 1862; total 2.
Died of disease 28, drowned 3, total 31.
Discharged for wounds, 1, for disability 17; total 18.
Discharged to receive promotion in U. S. service, 2. - A grand total of 60.
In all the marches and battles during the entire service Company C was faithful and ready at all times to endure the hardships and privations and perform every duty of a true soldier in the heat and cold, in rain and storm. Their loyalty is established by the long list in the mortality of this noble band of German-American soldiers.
In every march and every battle this company was always well re- presented by a goodly number present for duty. At Vicksburg part of this company was captured, May 25th, and with four other companies of the right wing remained in the invested fort all night and were paroled May 28th. 1863. The discipline of this company was of the very best. The officers were men of high moral character, who were kind and considerate to those under them.
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CAPT. PHILLIP ARNO.
Phillip Arno was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany, July 30, 1837; removed with his parents to America in 1846, and located at Roches- ter, N. Y. In 1852 he came to Milwaukee, Wis., with his parents. In 1857 he located at Freeport, Ill., and engaged in the cooper trade until 1861. In April of this year, at the first call for troops by the President, Capt. Arno enlisted under Capt. McKim and was chosen 2nd Lieut. On account of the quota for number of troops being full, their services were not ac- cepted at this time and they disbanded about May 1st, 1861. When the call was made for 300,000 volunteers he again enlisted in July and was identified with the organization until the formation of Companies A, B, and C of the 46th Ill. Infantry, the latter of which he was a member. The election of officers resulted in placing Fred Krumme as Capt., Phillip Arno as Ist Lieut., and Otto Borchers as 2nd Lieut., and was assigned to the 46th Ill. Infantry. He participated in all the battles with the regiment up to the expiration of term of enlistment, Dec. 23, 1864, serving three years. three months and eleven days. Promoted to Captain April 21, 1862; was taken prisoner at Vicksburg with about twenty or twenty-five of Company C, and was paroled on May 28.
His occupation upon his return from the service was in the Hotel business, the New York House, on Galena St., Freeport, Ill. He is now connected with his son in conducting a Pharmacy at Dubuque, Iowa.
EDWIN WIKE.
Edwin Wike was a native of Germany, but came to America when a boy in company with his parents and settled in Stephenson Co., Ill., where. for a time, he engaged in farming. He enlisted in Co. C 46th III. Vol. Inft., and was appointed 2nd Sergeant, Sept. 10, 1861; was promoted to 2nd Lieut., Sept. 29, 1862, to 1st Lieut. Dec. 17, 1863, and to Captain Dec. 23rd, 1803; mustered out Jan. 20, 1806. He was a brave and efficient soldier and was engaged in all the battles with the regiment during the service.
Soon after his return he moved to Iowa and engaged in farming. His present address is Ackley, Iowa.
1ST. LIEUT. HARBERT HARBERTS.
The subject of this sketch was of German descent, an intelligent and highly educated gentleman, a man of fine and noble qualities and a true
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and noble patriot. He enlisted in Freeport, Ill., Sept. 10, 1861, and was appointed Orderly Sergeant of Company C, and served in this capacity until April 23, 1862, when he was commissioned Ist Lieut., and served until Dec. 17, 1863, when he was mustered out to receive promotion in the Second Miss. C. I. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh, siege of Corinth, battle of Matamora, on the Hatchie river, Oct. 5, 1802. He was engaged at the siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, in July 1863. His address is not known.
1ST LIEUT. ANDREAS OLNHAUSEN.
Ist Lieut. Andreas Olnhausen was born in Wuerttemberg, Germany, Nov. 24, 1832, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he learned the cabinet maker's trade and followed said occupation until 1852. He then came to America landing in New York, where he remained six months. Soon after he went to Hawley, Pa., where he attended to the lock on the Delaware and Hudson canal. Engaged at different work for a while, until he reached Scranton, Pa. Here he was employed as a car- penter, remaining here two years, after which he went to Freeport, Ill., in July, 1855, arriving with a capital of ninety-five cents. He again sought employment and was engaged by a Mr. Andrews, who erected flouring mills. He received in compensation thirty dollars per month. He invested his varnings in land and engaged in farming in Stephenson Co., Ill., until Sept. 10, 1861, when he enlisted in Company C, 46th Ill., as a private ; was promoted to Ist Sergeant and on Dec. 17, 1863, to 2nd Lieut., and to 1st Lient. Dec. 23, 1864. He participated in all the battles with the regiment, re-enlisted as a veteran and was mustered ont Jan. 20, 1866. For a while he was detailed to serve as Adjutant of the regiment.
Lieut. Olnhausen was one of those kind and pleasant characters and his friends were many. Bravely and loyally he served his adopted country and gave four and a half years to the service.
On his return he again took up the occupation of farming until 1868, when he removed to Pike Co., Mo., where he pursued the work of a farmer. He was married in Illinois, March 22, 1866, to Miss Catherine High, a native of Pa. Five children were born to them, of whom two sons are living. He died at Eureka Springs, Ark., where he went to seek benefit from sickness of asthma and kidney trouble, March 22nd, 1903. and was buried at New Hartford, Mo. He was a member of E. E. Kimball -Post No. 453, of Middletown, Mo .. also a member of the Lutheran church for many years.
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EMIL NEESE 2nd Lieut. Co. C.
ROBERT LONG Lieut. 6th U. S. Artillery, Orderly Sergt. Company C.
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EMIL NEESE.
Emil Neese was born Sept. 9, 1842, at Lippe Detmold, Germany ; emi- grated to America when about 17 years old and settled at Freeport, Ill., in company with his Uncle's family. He enlisted in Company C, 46th Ill. Inft. at the organization of this Company in Sept. 1861, as a private. He was promoted to Corporal and Sergeant and on March 20, 1865, was com- missioned 2nd Lieut., and participated in all the principal engagements with the regiment. and was mustered out Jan. 20, 1866.
Lieut. Neese engaged in the dry goods and grocery business until his death, caused by consumption, at Freeport, Ill., Nov. 1st, 1873. Lieut. Neese was one of those noble, generous and lovable characters, a gentle- man of many fine qualities. His young life was cut short by reason of the exposure and trials of army life.
2ND LIEUT. ROBERT LONG.
2nd Lieut. Robert Long was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 17th day of Nov., 1839. He came to America in company with his parents in 1852 and landed in New York. The same year, on June 29, settled in the Wyoming Valley near Wilkesbarre, Pa. In Nov. he came to Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill., and helped on his father's farm. Sept. 10, 1861, he enlisted in Company C. 46th Ill. Inft .. and was appointed Corporal and soon after to Sergeant. For a while he was a member of the army band. and served in this position until after the battle of Shiloh. He was then appointed 1st Sergeant of his company and on the 28th day of Nov., 1863. was discharged to receive promotion as 2nd Lieut., 6th U. S. Artillery and commissioned byAdj. Gen. Thomas, of Washington, and assigned to duty under Col. B. G. Farrar. He had charge of a section of 12 1b. Howitzers, at Natchez, Miss., and served in this position about six months. The guns being put out of service, he reported to his Company, "I," 6th U. S. Ar- tillery. In the absence of his superior officers he was placed in command until their return. Later was placed in command of Company A, for a while, then was ordered to Vidalia, La., and detailed to act as A. A. A. Gen. of the post. which position he served until discharged in the Fall of 1865.
On his return home he worked at the carpenter trade and soon after opened and conducted a furniture store. Some years later added hardware and continued in this business with fair success until 1904. On account of ill health he retired from active work. Soon after returning Lieut. Long married Mary Koller of Rock Run township. They have several grown up children. Their present home it at Rock City, Ill. The latch string is always out for the entertainment of his many soldier friends.
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HISTORY OF COMPANY D.
This Company was recruited mainly in the months of September and October, 1861, by W. F. Wilder, J. L. Coe and H. H. Woodbury; the re- cruits being secured from the southern part of Lee county, with a few from Dixon. These were added to by recruits brought to Dixon by J. J. Jones, surrendered by him with the understanding that he should be recommended for the position of Lieut. Colonel. The enrollment of the Company was then 88 men, and an election for company officers was ordered by the post commander. The election resulted in the choice of W. F. Wilder for Captain, J. L. Coe for 1st Lieutenant and H. H. Woodbury for 2nd. Lieuten- ant, and these soon after received their commissions from Gov. Yates. The officers of Company D joined the officers of other companies in re- commending John A. Davis for Colonel, John J. Jones for Lieut. Colonel, and Benj. Dornblaser for Major.
This Company, with others, were mustered into the U. S. service Dec. 1, 1861, by an officer sent out from Chicago. Eighty-eight men enrolled in Co. D, and not a man was rejected.
In the early winter months Company D suffered severely from an epidemic of measles, the effects of which, combined with the exposures at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry, later, was the primary cause of the death of several men. In the battle ot Fort Donelson there were no casualties in Co. D. At Shiloh. six were killed on the field and two mortally wounded. In the advance on and siege of Corinth no one was wounded, but several deaths occurred from fever, caused by the use of impure water. At the battle of Metamora, on the Hatchie river, three men were slightly wounded.
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