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FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILL. WAR HISTORY.
CAPTAIN BOWYER'S COMPANY Second Regiment, Mounted Volunteers Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank
Remarks
Bowyer, Capt. Geo. P. Had two horses in ser- vice.
Phillips, Lieut. Jacob.
Moore, Lieut. Thos. P
Lost clothing, etc. val- ued at $9.50. Absent on furlough.
Maddox, Sgt. John P. Absent on furlough.
Corder, Sgt. Anderson Lost blanket in battle, appraised at $2.00.
Hays, Sgt. Henry
Lost horse and equi-
page,
appraised at
$66.371/2.
Knox, Sgt. John T. On duty at Apple River front.
Privence, Corp. Thos., Sr . . Rawlons, Corp. Michael. Scater, Musc. Walter B.
Lost blanket in battle, appraised at $6.00.
Bobbitt, Pvt. John
Absent on furlough.
Denning, Pvt. Josiah B Absent on furlough.
Eubank, Pvt. Elisha Disch. at Fort Wil- bourne, to receive full pay.
Farris, Pvt. Anderson Lost horse, army blan- ket, appraised at $84.59.
Garrett, Pvt. Hezekiah Absent on furlough.
Garrett, Pvt. Robert. Absent on furlough.
Gassaway, Pvt. William. Absent on furlough.
Hickman, Pvt. Benj. F Appointed Gov. Aide, June 17, 1832.
Hayes, Pvt. John
Lost bridle in battle,
appraised at $1.50.
Hubbard, Pvt. Wm. A.
Hillen, Pvt. Lewis Lost blanket in battle, appraised at $2.50.
Jones, Pvt. Nathaniel
Knox, Pvt. Thomas.
Lynch, Pvt. Larkin.
Maddox, Pvt. Wm. P.
Lost horse and equi- page, appraised at
$36.35.
Miller, Pvt. Andrew
Lost blanket in battle.
appraised at $2.20.
Neal, Pvt. Moses Appointed Q. M. Sgt., 2nd Reg.
Pope, Pvt. Benj. W Absent on furlough.
Rotramel, Pvt. Henry Absent on furlough.
Robertson, Pvt. Andrew Absent on furlough.
Rawlings, Pvt. Ezekiel. Absent on furlough.
Rea, Pvt. Wilson. On duty at Apple River Ft.
Swofford, Pvt. Harvey Lost blanket in battle, appraised at $2.50.
Silkwood, Pvt. H. M.
Absent on furlough.
Talbot, Pvt. Benj Absent on furlough.
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CAPTAIN WM. J. STEPHENSON'S COMPANY Second Regiment, Mounted Volunteers Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank Remarks
Stephenson, Capt. Wm. J ... Grey mare lost in serv- ice, appraised at
$6.50.
Ewing, Lieut. Tramel. Absent on furlough.
Adams, Sgt. Thomas
Clark, Sgt. Jacob
Absent on furlough.
Franklin, Sgt. Edward Left at Fort Hamilton, sick. Fleming, Corp. Wm Bridle and tomahawk lost swimming Peca- tonica. Akin, Corp. Akin. .Coffee pot lost, value 621/2C. Absent on furlough.
Adams, Corp. Augustua. ..
Whittington, Bugler Wm .... Absent on furlough.
Adams, Pvt. Benj ..
Bevers, Pvt. Thomas
Bowling, Pvt. James Bowling, Pvt. Benj.
Coffee pot and saddle blanket lost, value $4.50.
Bowyer, Pvt. Henry
Bridle lost, value $2.00. Absent on furlough.
Bery, Pvt. John.
Bailey, Pvt. Jacob.
Browning, Pvt. Jas.
Clampet, Pvt. Wm. Cleveland, Pvt. Evan
Saddle blanket lost, value $2.50. Absent on furlough.
Clark, Pvt. John. Cleveland, Pvt. Jesse.
Estes, Pvt. Absalom Farris, Pvt. James.
Farnis, Pvt. James
Gifford, Pvt. Jacob Hail, Pvt. Thomas.
Jourdan, Pvt. James
Jourdan, Pvt. Elijah
Morgan, Pvt. Nathaniel.
Neal, Pvt. Aaron. .
Plaisters, Pvt. James
Redburn, Pvt. Abraham.
Robertson, Pvt. Garret. Richardson, Pvt. A. W. Scribner, Pvt. Jno ..
Summers, Pvt. Jas
Summers, Pvt. Noah Schoolcraft, Pvt. James Slater, Pvt. John .. Whittington, Pvt. Benj.
Whittington, Pvt. Ja. Williams, Pvt. Benj. Ward, Pvt. William.
Western, Pvt. Joseph
Absent on furlough. Cloak and sack lost, value $7.00. Cloak and sack lost, value $7.00. Absent on furlough.
On furlough. On furlough.
Absent on furlough.
Frying pan and tin bucket lost, value $1.00.
Sent to Ft. Hamilton on duty, care of sick.
Tin bucket lost, value 371/2c. Absent on furlough.
Blanket lost, value $2.50. Transferred to Capt. Drennam's Co.
FRANKLIN COUNTY. ILL WAR HISTORY.
CAPTAIN OBEDIAH WEST'S COMPANY Second Regiment, Mounted Volunteers Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank
Remarks
West, Capt. Obediah
Absent on furlough.
West, Lieut. Robert
Parks, Lieut. Hugh
Absent on furlough.
Scott, Sgt. Willis.
Horse lost in service.
Henry, Sgt. William Absent on furlough.
Odum, Corp. Moses.
Browning, Pvt. James
Bradley, Pvt. Pleasant
Absent on furlough.
Beasley, Pvt. Washington .. .
Franklin, Pvt. Edward.
Groves, Pvt. Isaac.
Hooker, Pvt. Jabez
Absent on furlough.
Henry, Pvt. Augustus Joiner, Pvt. Jiles. Absent on furlough; lost horse.
Layman, Pvt. Henry Meredith, Pvt. Junior
Murphy, Pvt. Wm
Provence, Pvt. Albert.
Pullet, Pvt. Thomas.
Parks, Pvt. Samuel.
Parks, Pvt. Andrew
Tent cloth (private property) lost, value $3.00.
Rich, Pvt. Wm. Ran, Pvt. William
Roper, Pvt. Seth.
Springs, Pvt. Davis H
Worthen, Pvt. Robert.
Ward, Pvt. John
Absent on furlough.
Ward, Pvt. Dickson
Watson, Pvt. Robert.
Youngblood, Pvt. Isaac.
Absent on furlough.
Zacharies, Pvt. Geo
CAPTAIN WM. J. STEPHENSON'S
Detachment, 2nd Regiment, Mounted Volunteers Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank
Remarks
Corder, Lieut. James G Ray, Sgt. Abraham. Trovillion, Corp. Jas. G.
Crawford, Corp. Wm
Horse killed in battle; saddle and bridle lost. Horse lost, supposed stolen by Indians.
Englan, Pvt. Wm. Flannagan, Pvt. Jas. W Galloway, Pvt. Robert.
Harrison, Pvt. Benj. N
Horse and saddle lost. Horse shot in battle, saddle, bridle, etc. lost. Horse lost in battle,
Hutson, Pvt. John Herold, Pvt. Lewis
also saddle and bridle. Horse shot in battle. Horse killed in battle, saddlebag, etc. lost.
Ice, Pvt. James. Jones, Pvt. Whitman
Horse killed in battle.
Kirkpatrick, Pvt. Wm
Kirkpatrick, Pvt. Edw.
Mutton, Pvt. Wilson L
Newman, Pvt. Clayton Piner, Pvt. Wm .. Polk, Pvt. John. Horse lost in battle, also saddle and bridle.
Taylor, Pvt. John Williams, Pvt. Milton Horse killed in battle, bridle also lost.
CAPTAIN OBEDIAH WEST'S Detachment, 2nd Regiment, First Brigade Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank Remarks
Youngblood, Sgt. Jas.
Parks, Sgt. James.
Youngblood, Corp. Aaron.
Asbridge, Corp. Martin
Rich, Corp. Obediah
Cane, Pvt. John.
Finney, Pvt. William
Graves, Pvt. Wm ..
Gibbons, Pvt. Wm
Murphy, Pvt. John
Welty, Pvt. Jacob.
Horse crippled and saddle lost in forced march.
Youngblood, Pvt. Sol. Youngblood, Pvt. Jonathan .
CAPTAIN BOWYER'S
Detachment, 2nd Regiment, First Brigade Enlistments from Franklin Co. Enrolled June 16, 1832
Name and Rank Remarks
Sullivan, Corp. John Capt. Bowyer's Co., 2nd Reg. Ist Brig.
Estes, Sgt. Elijah
Akins, Pvt. Walter L
Estes, Pvt. John.
Hutson, Pvt. Owen
McLain, Pvt. Aiken ..
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Absent on furlough.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILL. WAR HISTORY. -
The Mexican War
THE National incidents leading up to the 1 Mexican War are accessible in any United States history. Not being of a local nature, we believe it advisable to give only an epitome of the part in this war credited to Franklin county troops- some of which must be of a collective nature as the records of individual companies are not available. The muster rolls have been obtained from the Illinois Adjutant-General's report.
On May 11th, 1846, Congress passed an act, declaring that, "By the act of the Republic of Mexico a state of war exists between that Government and the United States." At the same time that body made an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry on the war, and authorized the President to accept fifty thousand volunteers.
This force, for convenience sake, to save trans- portation, and because of their already well-known familiarity with fire-arms, was drawn principally from the Southern and Western states. Illinois was called on for three regiments of infantry or riflemen; the pay, with all allowances, placed at $15.50 per month for the private soldier. The militia of the State being in an unorganized condition, Gov- ernor Ford issued a call for thirty full companies of volunteers with a maximum of eighty men, to serve for twelve months, with the privilege of electing their own company and regimental officers.
The response to the call was enthusiastic in the extreme. Within ten days, thirty-five full com- panies had organized and reported. By the time the place of rendezvous had been selected, (Alton) there had been seventy-five companies recruited,- each furious to go of which the Governor was compelled to select thirty companies-the full quota of the State and forty-odd unsuccessful companies were doomed to the disappointment of remaining at home. Of these thirty companies, were organized the First, Second, Third and Fourth Regiments.
The Second Regiment, Illinois Foot Volunteers, commanded by Col. Wm. H. Bissell, was called into service June, 1846, to serve for one year. This regiment rendezvoused at Alton, and all enlistments are given from that place, although it is known there were several Franklin county volunteers in this call, there is no way of checking the list from this county. This regiment was dis- charged at Camargo, Mexico, June 17, 1847, enlistments having expired, after having covered themselves with glory in the battle of Buena Vista, in which the aggregate loss of the regiment was 126.
When the term of enlistment had expired there was almost immediately another Second Illinois Regiment organized, commanded by Col. James Collins. This regiment also rendezvoused at Alton, but a nearly complete roll of home addresses was kept, and we are therefore able to give the complete muster-in roll of Company "K", which, was re- cruited by Capt. John Ewing, from Franklin county. (Capt. Ewing also served as major and later colonel
in the Black Hawk War.) The war was almost over when they reached the scene of action, but illness and epidemics reduced the company to the extent that only half of them returned home-thirty of the 102 died in Mexico and thirteen were discharged for disability, at various places.
COMPANY "K"
Second Regiment of Illinois Foot Volunteers. Enlisted from Benton July 18, 1847. Company mustered out at Alton, July 21, 1848.
Name and Rank
Remarks
Captains
John Ewing Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 3, '49, in quarters.
James R. Pierce, Elect. Capt. Oct. 7; died Mch. 28, '48, at Puebla.
Thos. J. Mooneyham . Elect. Capt. April 4, '48, from Ist Lieut.
First Lieutenants
Daniel Mooneyham, ... Elected Ist Lieut. April 4, 48, from 2nd Lieut.
Second Lieutenants
William P. Maddox Died in Puebla, Mex., Mch. 28, 1848.
William Bates Elect. 2nd Lieut., April 4, '48, from Private.
John H. Mulkey Elect. 2nd Lieut., April 4, '48, from Sergeant.
Sergeants
William Rogers James S. Rotramel. Appointed 2nd Sgt., April
4, 1848, from Private.
William Foster. Appointed 3rd Sgt., Oct. 8,
'47, from Private.
Zachariah Young Appointed 4th Sgt., April 4, 48, from Private.
Corporals
Dixon, Glover Appointed Ist. Corp., Mch. 24, 1848.
Coin, William D. Brunson, Daniel
Musicians
Rotramel, Elijah.
Winn, William G. Privates
Browning, Joseph.
Burket, James.
Burleson, James R
Bramlet, Benjamin
Briley, Green W
Collins, James. .
Donnis, James H.
Elkins, Andrew P Elkins, Gasaway
Hamilton, Andrew R.
Hopper, Geo. W
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Co. "K"-Continued
Name and Rank
Remarks
Isaac, John W
Discharged June 15, '48, for disability.
Johnson, Nathaniel
Kidwell, Johnson
Lewis, Jeremiah T. F.
Martin, Oliver C.
Maddox, Moses I
Maddox, Henry. .
Melvin, John
McAmy, William W
Odle, Martin
Phillips, John H.
Pitchford, William.
Parker, Noah
Rotramel, Walter I.
Redburn, John
Roberson, Geo. W.
Swafford, Emanuel I.
Shihorn, William
Sticklin, Wm. H
Williams, Benj. H.
Wilkinson, James.
Discharged
Remarks
Privates
Burlison, Jonathan H .. . Disch. at Tampico, Jan. 19, '48; disability.
Cleveland, And'w J.
Sick at Tampico, Feb. 1,
'48; supposed disch.
Duff, Daniel Disch. at Vera Cruz, Mch.
4, '48; disability.
Flint, James.
Disch. at Tampico, Jan. 19,
'48; disability.
Isaac, George Disch. at Vera Cruz, Mch. 7, '47; disability.
Lane, Jacob Disch. at Tampico, Oct. 2, Price, Wesley 2, '47; disability. Disch. at New Orleans, June 13, '48; disability.
Rice, John T Disch. at Vera Cruz, May 18, '48; disability.
Renche, John
Disch. at Jeff. Barracks;
reduced to ranks.
Summers, Elisha
Disch. at Vera Cruz, Mch.
4, '48; disability.
Swafford, William A.
Disch. at Tampico, Jan. 19,
'48; disability.
Towns, Robert T.
Disch. at Tampico, Jan. 19,
'48; disability.
Died
Remarks
Sergeants Martin, Cornelius
Died at Puebla, Mex., Mch. 30, '48.
Corporals Rancher, Lemuel Died at Puebla, Mex., Mch. 18, '48.
McKeoum, Wm. D. Died at Alton, Ill., July 14,
'48.
Cantrell, Bluford. Died at Puebla, Mex .. Mch. 14, '48.
Privates
Avery, John
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 21, '48.
Baker, Reuben
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 20, '48.
Crawford, Geo. R Died at Tampico, Mex., Mch. 14, '48.
Crawford, John
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 29, '48.
Candle, John W.
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 10, '48.
Crossner, Geo. H. Died at Puebla, Mex., April 13, '48.
Clem, Jesse R. Died at Tampico, Mex., Oct. 6, '48.
Crawford, Joel S
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 9, '48.
Corder, Andrew
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 27, '47.
Clampit, Jonathan H. .. Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 30, '47.
Embanks, John
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Nov. 23, '47.
Estiss, Thompson P Died at Tampico, Mex., Oct. 4, '47.
Foster, Geo. E.
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 15, '47.
Flint, William
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Nov. 13, '47.
Goff, John. Died at Tampico, Mex., Oct. 28, '47.
Giles, John I Died at Camp Encerro,
Mex., June 11, '48.
Maddox, Noah
Died at Puebla, Mex.,
May 21, '48.
Morse, Nathaniel
Died at Camp Encerro,
Mex., June 9, '48.
Martin, James
Died at Jalapa, Mex.,
June 9, '48.
Mooneyham, Haze'h .. . Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Nov. 29, '47.
Phillips, Wesley
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 20, '47.
Patton, Thomas I
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Dec. 24, '47.
Rice, James
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 25, '47.
Rawling, Nathan Died at Tampico, Mex., Nov. 19, '47.
Sweaton, Richard R
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Sept. 6, '47.
Swafford, John L
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 17, '47.
Thomas, John L
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Nov. 3, '47.
Walter, James H. O.
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Oct. 28, '47.
Ward, Willis
Died at Tampico, Mex ..
Aug. 28, '47.
Wall, Frederick
Died at Tampico, Mex.,
Nov. 11, '47.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILL. WAR HISTORY.
The Civil War
THE events leading up to the Civil War are so well known to our citizens, thanks to the efficient public school system of our Nation, that it would seem out of place to review these facts here. A few facts and figures on conditions in Illinois should, how- ever, be appreciated as our general school histories do not give such data.
On the evening of April 15, 1861, the following ; dispatch was received by our Governor:
Washington, April 15, 1861. HIS EXCELLENCY, RICHARD YATES:
Call on you by tonight's mail, for six regiments of militia, for immediate service. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War.
The great and humiliating event which preceded this dispatch was the fall of Fort Sumter, at noon on the 15th of that month on which day, for the first time since the organization of our Government, our Nat- ional ensign was struck by traitors. The event and dispatch found our State unpre- pared for war. Although secession ordin- ances had before then been passed by South- ern States-Although public property had been seized, in violation of law, and strange colors displayed over Southern forts-Al- though food and reinforcements for a be- leaguered garrison had been driven back to sea, in January-yet our people could not easily realize that we were in a state of civil war.
The population of Illinois in 1860 was 1,711,951, and the population of Franklin County was 9,367.
Franklin' County, then mostly populated with people who were from the Southern States or decendants, has a wonderful re- cord. The enrollments for 1863 were 1,214 and for 1864 were 1,363. The quotas called for in 1861 were 261, and in 1862 were 180.
For the call for 700,000 troops Feb. Ist and March 14, 1864, the quota was 273. The call issued July 18. 1864, was for 500,000 and this county's quota was 213. The total quotas prior to Dec. 31st, 1864, were 929, and as there was a total enrollment of 1,208, the county furnished an excess of 279. For the last call of 1865 the quota was 330, with only a credit of 33, which added to the ex- cess of 279 would show a deficit of 18, ac- cording to the Adjutant-General's report issued at that time. Revised enrollment figures later give the county's total enroll- ment of 1,692, which means that the county really had an excess of 154-the total enroll- ment disclosing the startling fact that nearly one-fifth of this county's population served in the Civil War.
The first company organized in Franklin county was Co. C. of the 18th Illinois, Col. Michael Lawler commanding. The Comp- any was organized in Benton as the result of a mass meeting held in the public square, and, among others who addressed the meet- ing, were Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs. Eliza Elston, mother of Prof. Jackson of Benton public schools. This was shortly after the famous Logan meeting of Marion, when the resolution, declaring that portion of Illinois a part of the Southern Confed- eracy, had been recinded. The personnel of this Company will be found in the follow- ing pages.
Although, as previously stated, the maj- ority of the population in those times were reared in the South, with all the Southern traditions, they were soon inoculated with the spirit of pure Americanism and that "United we stand, divided we fall" is proof that America is the greatest "melting pot" on the globe, and justly the "land of the free, and the home of the brave," and that as long as these principles are maintained, our Nation will go on and on, through the ages of progress, with our system of gov- ernment enduring forever.
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CIVIL WAR VETERANS FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY
F 'ROM reference to the Adjutant-General's Report and other sources of information at command, we are able to give a very com- plete list of our Civil War Veterans. It is not complete but as nearly so as possible owing to the length of time since that War.
Names of companies which were, in most part, recruited from this county, will be found to be complete. Companies which contained only a few from the county are given in the miscellaneous list. It was almost impossible to check up the miscel - laneous enlistments.
We are indebted to Capts. Moore and Dillion and Sgt. Thomas Sullivan for their assistance in rechecking the list after com- pilation .- S. S. B.
Company "C", 18th Infantry, was the first com- pany to be recruited from Franklin county and was originally rendezvoused at Anna, Union county, Illinois, May 16, 1861, where the Regiment was mustered into the State service for thirty days, by Ulysses S. Grant, then State Mustering Officer. On the 28th day of same month it was mustered into the United States service for three years, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A.
June 24, 1861, Regiment moved to Bird's Point, Mo., drilling, guard duty and working on fortifi- cations. Aug. 5, moved into swamp to guard and protect workmen making railroad repairs. Aug. 14, returned to Bird's Point, half of command sick from poison by malaria. Aug. 26, moved to Mound City, Ill., to guard gunboats being built and to recuperate in health. Oct. 5, went to Cairo. Nov. 3, formed part of force sent to Bloomfield, Mo.,
to route Jeff. Thompson and band of rebels. Nov. 13, returned to Cairo. Jan. 10, 1862, marched with force under Gen. Grant, on reconnaissance to Columbus, Ky. Returned to Cairo. Feb. 3, steamer up Tennessee river with Gen. Grant. Feb. 6, in advance of Gen. Oglesby's Brigade, enter- ing Fort Henry, rebels had fled. Feb. Il, advanced upon Fort Donelson; 600 strong for duty. Feb. 13, and 15, Fort Donelson, right line of battle; on 15,
lost in killed and wounded, 200. Mar. Il, embarked for Pittsburg Landing, going into camp on the 23rd. April 6, marched for Corinth, about one mile before striking rebels; 435 officers and men; first day, 10 killed, 63 wounded and two missing. In this battle Capt. Dillion of Company C was killed in action. Company "C" and "H" con- solidated with other companies. June 6 to 15, after evacuation of Corinth, marched to Jackson, Tenn., and went into camp mostly for rest. July 27, started on scout for Bolivar and Brownsville. Aug. 13, returned to Jackson, where Regiment remained during residue of year. Sept. 26, received accession of new companies "C" and "H" recruited by Capt. Connor of Carbondale. Dec. 11, Co. "K" left to report to Marine Brigade. Dec. 20, marched to Lexington and Trenton to intercept rebel forces. Dec. 23, marched toward Bolivar returning to Jackson on 26. Dec. 31, "E" and "H" Companies engaged in fight with rebels near Lexington. Same day balance of regiment started in pursuit of retreating foe. Jan. 7, 1863, returned to camp at Jackson, after 125 mile march through snow, rain and mud roads and through ice-cold streams. Mar. 15, 200 mounted scouted toward Huntington and Trenton, in 80 mile travel found only citizens "who had taken the oath". Apr. 1, 250 mounted men on scout hunting guerrillas, Capt. Reed of E Company killed by volley from thicket, rebel prisoner he had in charge also killed. Apr. 25, Gen. Grant selected "Old Eighteenth" to guard stores. May 30, entrained for Memphis, then by boat down the Mississippi. Fired on by rebels below Helena from Arkansas shore. June 2, landed at Haines' Bluff, 12 miles northwest of Vicksburg in sound of bombardment. June 4, 369 fit for duty. June 7, moved up bluff to support battery. June 9' placed in position on high ground near the Yazoo (River of Death). June 16, moved to position near Division Headquarters. June 25, occupied position northeast of Vicksburg to prevent outside rebels from attacking Union forces investing that city. July 1, moved to position just outside of breastwork. July 3, news came that rebels had hoisted the "white flag". July 24, started on transport up the Mississippi and on the 27th, landed at Helena, Ark., and went into camp, aggregate strength of present and absent 553, with many sick in hospital. Aug. 31, during "Arkansas Expedition", Regiment was mustered and less than 200 were fit for duty. Sept. 7, advance towards Little Rock. Sept. 11, took possession of that city, driving enemy on both sides of the river. Regiment remained in Arkansas until May, 1864, participating in numerous campaigns and expeditions. May 28, 1864, when terms of enlistment of those originally mustered in had expired, preceded to Springfield, Ill., for pay and discharge. Re-enlisted men and recruits formed new 18th Regiment composed of veterans of "B" and "C" and eight recruit companies. Reorganized Regiment mustered out at Little Rock. Ark., Dec. 16. 1865.
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COMPANY C 18TH INFANTRY
Name and Rank
Residence
Date of rank or enlistment
Date of Muster
Remarks
Captains
Crawford, Wm. S
Franklin Co .. .. May 9, '61
Resigned Oct. 20, 1861.
Dillon, Wm. J
Franklin Co ... . Oct. 21, '61.
Killed at Pittsburg Landing.
First Lieutenants
Ice, Andrew J.
Franklin Co .. .. Oct. 21, '61
Resigned, Feb. 1, 1862.
Second Lieutenants
Franklin Co .. . . Oct. 21, '61
M. O., Apr. 1, 1862.
Towne, Robert R.
Franklin Co .... Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62 .... Trans. to Co. I, 31st III. Inf.
Maddox, Thomas P
Franklin Co ... . Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62 .... Trans. to Gen. Logan's Staff.
Clark, Edgar
Franklin Co ... . Oct. 21, '61. . .May 28, '62.
Crossland, William
Franklin Co .... Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Corporals
Ice, Corp. Wm. D.
Franklin Co .. .. Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Swisher, Marquis
Franklin Co .. .. Oct. 21, '61
May 28, '62.
Parker, Geo. W.
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62.
Dollins, Archilles
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61. .
May 28, '62. . .
Disch., May 8, 1862.
Adams, Eugene J
Franklin Co .. . .Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62. ..
Martin, Moses
Franklin Co .. . . Oct. 21, '61 ..
May 28, '62. . .
Holland, Lemuel F.
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61 May 28, '62.
Clem, John W.
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Musicians
Lindeman, Hy. A
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61 May 28, '62
Duncan, Fred F
Franklin Co .. . . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Privates
Alsop, Thos
Franklin Co ... . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Armes, Moses.
Franklin Co ..
Oct. 21, '61.
. May 28, '62.
... Disch., Oct. 14, 1862.
Baxter, Calvin H.
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Baxter, Rulley B. W
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61 May 28, '62.
Beasley, Carrol.
Franklin Co .. . .Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62. ... Disch., Nov. 26, 1862.
Bell, Wm. F.
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62.
Bennett, Hy.
Franklin Co .. Oct. 21, '61 May 28, '62.
Disch., May 10, 1862.
Boyd, Berry
Franklin Co .. . Oct. 21, '61. May 28, '62 ..
Cantrell, Richard
Franklin Co .. .
. Oct. 21, '61 May 28, '62. .
.Disch., May 10, 1862.
Childester, Francis M
Franklin Co .... Oct. 21, '61.
May 28, '62.
Christie, Morgan
Franklin Co .. . May 28, '61 .. May 28, '61 . . . . May 28, '61 .
Coleman, Jno. H.
Franklin Co .. . . May 28, '61
.May 28, '61 .... Promoted, 2nd Lieut.
Denning, Miller H
Franklin Co .. . . May 28, '61
May 28, '61.
Dollins, David
Franklin Co .. . . May 28, '61.
May 28, '61
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