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Winoss, Daniel, Downer's Grove, transferred to Engineer Corps August 7, 1864.
Winslow, Edward M., October 18, 1864.
Wolf, George, October 18, 1864.
Wray, William F., Winfield, killed at Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. Vender, Allis, Lisle.
COMPANY F.
Daniels, Seth F., Milton, captain.
Tirtlott, Wm. M., Milton, Ist lieutenant.
Warner, Porter, York, 2d lieutenant, promoted Ist lieutenant.
Wheeler, Henry C., Milton, sergeant, promoted 2d lieutenant.
Wolcott, Morgan, Wayne, sergeant.
Perry, Daniel E., Winfield, sergeant, died July 29th, 1863.
Smith, Melvin, Winfield, sergeant, promoted Ist lieutenant.
Boutwell, George W., Wayne, corporal, promoted to U. S. colored troops, died at Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 24th, 1862.
Aikin, Sterling D., Wayne, corporal.
Smith, George A., Wayne, corporal, transferred to Mississippi Marine Brigade March 2d, 1863.
Harris, Perry, York, corporal.
Meacham, Marchal E., Milton, corporal, died at Scottville, Ky., Nov. 25th, 1862.
Crane, George F., Milton, corporal, promoted Ist sergeant.
Thompson. jr., John, Wayne, corporal.
Kinnie, George W., Bloomingdale, corporal.
Kinyon, George W., York, musician.
Standish, Hiram C., Lisle, musician.
Carter, William, Wayne, wagoner. Ackerman, Alonzo, Milton.
Ackerman, John, Milton.
Ackley, Wm. W., Bloomingdale.
Adams, Samuel. Wayne, promoted Ist lieut.
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Adams, Charles H., Wayne.
Bachelder, John, Milton.
Baker, Silas, Milton.
Blank, Joel, Wayne, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 14th, 1862. Brand, David N'., Wayne, died at Bowling Green, Ky .. December 8th, 1862.
Brannon, Patrick, Winfield, died about June 25th, 1864, of wounds.
Boutwell, Charles M., Wayne, promoted sergeant.
Branch, John, DuPage county, June Ist, 1863.
Brown, William, Wayne, wounded.
Cary, Edward, Winfield, wounded.
Clark, Norman S., Wayne, promoted sergeant.
Compton, Henry D., Bloomingdale.
Congleton, James A., Bloomingdale, promoted corporal.
Connor, James F., Wayne.
Depue, Harrison J., Downer's Grove, wounded.
De Wolf, Leonard E., Milton.
Dissinger, Aaron, Naperville, wounded twice.
Donahue, Patrick, Milton.
Drody, James, Bloomingdale, promoted corporal, wounded.
Ehle, Herman S., Bloomingdale, promoted corporal.
Fairbank, James H., Winfield.
Fancher, Allison, Wayne.
Filer, Frank, York, absent, sick at M. O. of Regiment.
Fletcher, Nichols W., Wayne.
Geer, Daniel V., Winfield, died Jan. 16th, 1863.
Geer, Lewis C., Winfield.
Grant, Isaac J., York.
Grant, David J., York.
Grant, Oris W., York. Gray, Virgil V., Wayne.
Green, Edwin, Wayne.
Griswold, Martin E., Milton.
Hadley, Azias L., Milton.
Hammond, John, jr., Wayne.
Hammond, Perry H., Wayne, died at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 24, '63. Hiatt, Luther L., Milton, Sept. 10, 1862.
Holmes, Thomas W., Milton, wounded.
Jipson, Thomas, Milton, transferred to Engineer Corps, August 15, 1864.
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Johnston, James K., Downer's Grove.
Keniston, Uriah B., Wayne, wounded.
Kingsley, Henry S., Milton, died Jan. 17, 1863.
Knickerbocker, Wilson, Milton, died at Louisville, Ky., November II, 1862.
Lewis, William, Wayne, wounded.
Long, Silas, Milton.
Mattocks, Andrew J., Milton, died August 5, 1864.
McLean, Daniel, Wayne, corporal, transferred to navy July 15, '64. Miller, Albert, York.
Miller, George, York, promoted corporal.
Mills, Samuel, Wayne, transferred to Company I.
Minor, Briton, Bloomingdale.
Mullen, Orlando J., Wayne.
McGraw, Patrick, Milton.
Nash, Delos, Milton, September 10, 1862.
Owen, Elisha G., Wayne, died March 28, 1863.
Parker, Dexter, Milton.
Porter, William, Wayne.
Reed, George B., Wayne.
Reiley, George W., Milton, September 10, 1862.
Rice, Arthur P., Milton, killed at Resaca, Georgia, May 15, 1864. Rudd, William C., Milton.
Rush, Green B., Downer's Grove.
Pepper, Patrick, DuPage county, Sept. 10, 1862.
Samuelson, Gustavus, Wayne.
Sayer, Warren M., Wayne.
Stockton, Joseph, Winfield.
Stonham, John, Wayne.
Stover, Lewis C., Milton, lost both feet by accident.
Sullivan, John, Milton,
Talmadge, George H., York. Trick, Richard A., Wayne.
Vanhoughton, Milton, promoted corporal.
Wakelee, Wm. H., Milton. Wheeler, John W., Wayne. Whitlock, Ogden, Milton. Whuton, Peter, Milton. Wilcox, Herbert W., Milton, October 15, 1864. Wildman, Joseph, Milton.
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Wright, Benj. F., Milton. Yander, Samuel, Lisle.
COMPANY I.
(All of the following were residents of Addison and enlisted Septem-
ber 2d, 1862, except where specified.)
Jones, Enos, Milton, captain.
Locke, Wm. O., Ist lieutenant, promoted captain.
Fisher, Augustus H., 2d lieutenant, died August 13th, 1864.
Unold, John, sergeant, promoted captain.
Pierce, Hannibal, sergeant, promoted Ist sergeant.
Wagner, Joseph, Milton, sergeant, wounded.
Baker, John, Milton, sergeant.
Knust, Frederick, corporal.
Miller, Napoleon, corporal.
Rinking, Henry, corporal, wounded.
Smith, John, corporal.
Wigand, Joseph, Milton, corporal.
Smidt, Lewis, corporal, promoted sergeant.
Werner, Jacob, corporal.
Anderson, William.
Andres, Valentine, died at South Tunnel, Tenn., Jan. Ist, 1863.
Baker, John H.
Brems, John, Bloomingdale, transferred to Engineer Corps August 15th, 1864.
Brems, Henry, Milton.
Brockman, Henry.
Brown, Charles, Milton.
Comro, Adolph, transferred to Co. H, 16th Ill. Infantry.
Damerways, Henry, died at Gallatin, Tenn, Feb. 3d, 1863.
Dohlman, Jochin, Milton.
Dollinger, Anton, Milton, promoted corporal.
Dirking, William, Milton.
Fisher, Diedrich, died at Louisville, Ky., Feb. 10th, 1863.
Fork, Grehard H., York, died at South Tunnel, Tenn., January 20th, 1863.
Foust, John, York, died at Louisville, Jan. 8th, 1863.
Frank, David, York, promoted Ist sergeant.
Fredericks, George.
Fredericks, John.
Fullman, Frederick, died at Gallatin, June 5th, 1863.
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Gray, Frederick J. Gletcher, Frederick, promoted corporal. Gimble, John, promoted sergeant. Hanebuth, August. Hanebuth, William, Heller, Henry. Herbs, Henry, died at South Tunnell, Jan. Ist, 1863. Herveman, David. Hinton, Edward, transferred to Eng. Corps, Aug. 15th, 1864. Holdorf, Gotlieb. Huehl, Gerhard.
Jenkins, Wm. F., promoted corporal. Kemph, Samuel, Milton. Kessel, Christian. Kline, John, Milton. Knipenberg, Henry. Kouson, Henry, Milton.
Koxing, Henry, York, died at Bowling Green, Ky., November 25th, 1862.
Lenssenhap, Wm., died at Gallatin Tenn., Dec, 18th, 1862. Leseberg, Augustus.
Leseberg, Frederick, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Feb. 28th, 1863. Leuchison, Frederick.
Meaas, Peter, York.
Mehring, Henry, died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 4, 1863. Messenbrink, Frederick.
Messenbrink, Lewis. Mills, Samuel, Milton.
Mishe, Augustus, Milton. Mueller, Philip. Muss, Nicholas.
Newman, Andrew, York, died May 27, 1864, of wounds. Pelzer, Henry. Pepper, Patrick, Milton. Ritter, Carl, died at Bowling Green, Kentucky, Nov. 27, 1862. Ruprecht, Henry, transferred to Inv. Corps, February 24, 1864. Schott, J. Schott, W. H., died at Gallatin, Tennessee, May 15, 1863. Schults, Carl, Naperville, died at Gallatin, Tennessee, Mar. 12, 1863. Smith, John H.
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Spangenberg, Chris., died at Albany, Indiana, December 4, 1862. Stuve, Diedrich.
Teghtman, Henry, died of wounds May 17, 1864.
Timmer, Herman, York.
Volberding, Lewis A.
Wailon, Peter, Milton, transferred to Engineer Corps Aug. 15, '64. Webber, Frederick.
Weisman, Henry, died at Louisville, Ky., December 25, 1862.
Zarzo, John, Bloomingdale.
Milke, Charles.
Holt, Henry, Oct. 12, 1862, transferred to Co. H., 16th Ill. Infantry. Jones, David, Milton, Oct. 12, 1862, died before muster.
Mochling, Henry, Oct. 12, 1863, transferred to Company H., 16th Ill. Infantry.
Wolf, Christian, Oct. 12, 1862, transferred to Company H., 16th Ill. Infantry.
Plummer, Sephemus, York, corporal.
Levi, DuPage county, cook, August 20, 1863.
Roman, DuPage county, September 15, 1863, died March 28th, 1865, of wounds.
COMPANY K.
Sigg, David, October 12, 1864.
Zimer, Henry, Downer's Grove.
ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVENTH. COMPANY A.
Mosley, Albert, Naperville, Sept. 5, 1862, died at Oswego, Illinois, September 7, 1863.
Mosley, Henry, Naperville, September 5, 1862.
COMPANY F.
Lewis, Daniel W., Naperville, September 5, 1862.
COMPANY K.
Ruchel, Philip H., York, September 5, 1862, died at Walnut Hill, July 3, 1863.
Marchy, Thomas E., Downer's Grove, October 18, 1864.
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SECOND.
COMPANY C.
Ufford, Charles, Naperville, June 1, 1864.
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COMPANY I. (All of the following were residents of Naperville, and enlisted June Ist., 1864, except those specified.)
Sedgewick, John A., captain.
- Herrick, Harold C., sergeant.
Wright, William P., corporal.
Bishford, Levi S., Milton, corporal.
Bunn, Isaac H., Winfield.
Conklin, Lewis, died at Paducah, Kentucky, August 4, 1864.
Denham, George W., Winfield.
Hall, Charles H.
Hallam, Robert.
Long, Luther, Milton.
McNeil, John.
Sellers, Edward B., Milton.
Thatcher, Charles T.
Thumbull, George F., Bloomingdale.
ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIRST. COMPANY G. (All of the following were residents of Milton, and enlisted June 16, 1864, except those specified.)
Town, Albert, Winfield.
COMPANY H.
Janes, Albert S., captain.
Churchill, Amos, Ist lieutenant.
McChesney, Joseph R., 2d lieutenant.
Eldridge, David, York, musician.
Vallette, Edward, musician.
Ackerman, Miles, promoted corporal.
Bronson, Charles, promoted Ist sergeant.
Bird, Henry, promoted corporal.
Bisbee, Bruce. Barnes, William
Barber, Joseph.
Churchill, Andrew.
Cook, Nathaniel.
Cheeney, Eugene M. Dodge, Parker C., Downer's Grove. De Wolf, Franklin. Efland, Earnest,
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Edwards, John, York.
Lennemore, Henry.
Giblin, Henry, Downer's Grove.
Holmes, Alanson W., promoted corporal.
Hockaday, Wm., Addison.
Hatch, Henry M, Downer's Grove, promoted sergeant.
Hennesy, Michael.
Heim, Fred., Downer's Grove. Hubbell, John.
Hill, David.
Harrington, James H., York.
Hageman, Francis H., promoted assistant surgeon.
Jewell, Andrew.
Jameson, Hugh.
Johnson, Wm. H. Kane, Thomas.
Knutt, Herman, York,
Kelly, James, Winfield.
Litchfield, Cyrus W., York, promoted sergeant.
Lake, Robert B.
Liebendguth, Michael, Downer's Grove.
Myers, Edwin R., promoted sergeant.
Muzzy, Harrison.
McCormick, John. Meyers, Charles M. Newton, Wm. C.
Michalson, James D., promoted corporal.
Peck, Sanford, York.
Pierce, William H., Bloomingdale.
Puffer, George W., Downer's Grove, died at Columbus, Ky., August 19, 1864.
Quigley, Adelbert.
Rickert, George, promoted corporal.
Richardson, Henry.
Sandercock, George. Stacy, Philo W., promoted corporal. Shepherd, William, Downer's Grove. Smith, John, Downer's Grove. Sabin, Charles A., promoted corporal.
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Sprout, William. Steavens, John. Smith, Charles. Talmadge, Edgar.
Thompson, Alexander.
Vallette, John O., promoted hospital steward.
Vallette, Henry A., promoted corporal.
White, James. Wallace, Henry, Downer's Grove.
Walsh, Thomas, Winfield. Wilson, Alexander, Downer's Grove.
Weaber, William, York.
Wing, John P. Young, Andrew. Zeir, Peter. Zeill, Ferdinand. Hagerman, Francis C., October 10, 1864.
Zeill, Frederick.
COMPANY C.
(All of the following were residents of Wayne, and mustered Feby. 15th, 1865, except those specified. )
Adams, Hiram,
Barter, Franklin, died at Nashville, March 16, 1865.
Barther, William, Bloomingdale.
Busche, George. Chisholm, Oliver P., Bloomingdale, promoted 2d lieutenant.
Edwin, Eastman, Bloomingdale, corporal.
Fowler, Charles, Bloomingdale.
Gage, James H. Grow, Freeman, Bloomingdale. Hall, Chase .A. Hammond, Abram. Hemmingway, C. E. Johnson, William H , Milton, promoted com. sergt. King, George T. McAleer, John, Bloomingdale, Ist sergt. McKillips, Albert H. McKillips, William M. McNaught, Ezekiel.
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O'Brien, Henry, Bloomingdale.
Ray, Lewis C., Bloomingdale, corporal.
Shaw, George W., Bloomingdale.
Shaw, Willis, Bloomingdale, musician. Smith, Abert E.
Turner, August, Wheeler, Danford M., Bloomingdale.
COMPANY D. (All of the following were residents of York, and mustered February 15,1865.)
Artt, James J. Atherton, L. W.
Balcom, T. H.
Delano, William B.
Fuller, Alonzo W.
Hulett, John.
O'Sperry, William. Tuttle, Francis L.
COMPANY E. (The following were mustered Feby. 27, 1865. )
Brown, Alfred, Addison.
Bucknor, David, Winfield.
Johnson, Samuel, Addison.
Nicholas, Samuel, Addison.
Reddick, Austin, Addison.
Williams, John H., Addison.
COMPANY I.
(All of the following were residents of Winfield, and mustered Feby. 27, 1865, except those specified.)
Warnock, Benjamin W., Milton, sergeant, promoted 2d lieutenant. Rickert, George J., Milton, sergeant. Cheeney, Eugene M., Milton, sergeant, promoted Q. M. Sergt.
Howard, Charles H., Milton, corporal.
Miller, George T., Milton, corporal.
Ithamer, Miner, Milton, corporal.
Wilson, Walter S., coporal, promoted sergeant.
Dow, Thomas, corporal. Aitken, Walter. Anderson, Andrew. Boardman, Albert.
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Bohlander, Henry, Milton.
Bohlander, Phil. G., Milton.
Bristol, Augustus, York.
Bristol, Peleg, York.
Brown, Luther D., York.
Canfield, John, DuPage county.
Cleveland, Sylvester J., Milton.
Denhem, Robert.
Fletcher, Lewis, Milton.
Gary, Charles H.
Grutner, William, Milton, wagoner.
McGlone, Michael.
Moore, Oscar, Milton.
O'Brien, Thomas.
Oleson, Sivert.
Perkins, William F.
Platt, William T., Milton.
Tansel, Rand, Milton.
Ranslow, S., York.
Soles, John D.
Sprout, John, Milton.
Stevens, Archibal, Milton.
Town, Albert S.
Wallace, Henry, Milton.
Weaver, John, Milton.
Wilson, Elliott.
Young, Andrew, Milton.
HISTORY OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIXTH INFANTRY.
The 156th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers was mus- tered into service at Camp Fry, Chicago, March 9th, 1865.
The regiment left Chicago March 15th, 1865; arrived at Louisville, Ky., March 17th, 1865 ; left Louisville March 19th, 1865 ; arrived at Nashville, Tenn., March 20th, 1865 ; left Nashville March 30th, 1865; arrived
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at Chattanooga April 1st, 1865. Remained at Chatta- nooga until June 1st, when the regiment was divided for garrison duty on the railroad between that place and Dalton, Ga. About the 1st of July the regiment was united at Cleveland, Tenn., where all the officers of Co. D resigned. The command of the company fell upon 1st Sergeant William P. Wright, he having been pro- moted to 2d Lieutenant, and afterward to Captain.
The regiment was ordered to Memphis, where it did City Patrol and Prison Guard duty, until the last of September, when it proceeded to Springfield, Illinois, where it was mustered out.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIXTH INFANTRY. COMPANY A.
(All of the following were residents of Addison, and mustered Febru-
ary 21, 1865.)
Alexander, Samuel.
Berry, Washington.
Breese, James M.
Durphy, Jefferson. Keeley, Francis M.
Stowers, Robert W.
Lace, Andrew, musician.
COMPANY D.
(All of the following were residents of Downer's Grove, and mustered March 9th, 1865, except those specified.)
Aaron, Julius, Naperville, musician.
Arnold, James, Lisle. Atwood, William.
Atzell, John. Bapst, Lewis.
Bateman. John W.
Berry, Charles H. Brown, David.
Compt, Eugene, Naperville.
Craigmile, Alexander.
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Chowann, Jacob, Lisle. Davenport, Oscar. Drew, Robert, Lisle. Eberlee, John B., Lisle.
Essington, Thomas, Lisle.
Escher, Martin E., Lisle, wagoner.
Flisher, John, Downer's Grove.
Getsh, Anton, Naperville. Grass, Frederick, Naperville.
Gushard, David, Naperville. Good. Robert G., Lisle. Grashley, Charley, Lisle. Heim, Henry, Naperville. Heinds, Frederick.
Heitzler, John, Lisle. Hinty, Frederick.
Holderer, Christ., Naperville.
Houser, William, Naperville.
Hubbard, Charles H., Naperville. Hammer, Peter, Lisle.
Hinderlong, Christian, Lisle.
Houser, Milton L., Lisle.
Kailer, Jacob, Naperville. Kline, Jacob. Kline, William, Lisle.
Kockley, Joseph, Naperville.
Kreyder, Charles, promoted corporal. Kreyder, John. Lent, Lawrence E., Naperville, promoted corporal. Liebendenguth, Michael. Maynard, Levi. Mattis, Joseph, Naperville. Mattis, Sebastian, Naperville. Mertz, Wellington. Netzley, John W., Lisle. .
Oldfield, Joshua. Peters, Frederick. Porter, Alva B. Rehin, Andrew.
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Rickert, Alexander M., Naperville.
Rickert, Richard, Lisle.
Riddler, William, Naperville. Shaffer, Alfred, Lisle.
Shephard, William. Smith, Charles. Smith, George, Jr.
Smith, Frederick, Naperville.
Stoner, Frank A., Naperville.
Stover. Edmund, Lisle.
Strauley, George, Lisle.
Strauss, Albert, Lisle.
Turner, George, Naperville.
Ullrich, Henry, Naperville.
Vogle, Nelson, Lisle.
Wagner, Jerry, Naperville.
Wetter, Valentine C.
Wheatley, Frederick, Lisle.
Whitney, William C., Lisle.
Yender, George, Lisle.
Yundt, Simeon E., Naperville, promoted musician.
Blanchard, William, captain.
Bard, Reuben W., Naperville, Ist lieutenant.
Mertz, Solomon E., Lisle, 2d lieutenant.
Wright, W. P., Naperville, Ist sergeant, promoted captain.
Hillegas, William H., Naperville, sergeant, promoted lieut.
Crampton, William M., Naperville, lieutenant.
Hall, George, Naperville, sergeant.
Brown, Jones B., sergeant.
Weaver, Harvey, Naperville, corporal, promoted sergeant. Dudley, Edward C., Lisle, corporal, promoted sergeant.
Knauss, George F., Lisle, corporal.
Thatcher, Charles T., Naperville, corporal.
Kulp, George J., Naperville, corporal.
Wilson, Alexander, corporal. Rich, Lewis M., corporal.
Miller, Levi, Naperville, corporal.
Shepherd, Ralph A., musician.
COMPANY E. Haslett, John, Winfield, February 2, 1865.
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Kelley, Jefferson, Winfield, March 1, 1865.
Rooney, John, Addison, February 24, 1865.
Williams, James, Winfield, wagoner, March r, 1865. COMPANY F. (All of the following were residents of Winfield, and mustered March Ist, 1865.)
Cragg, Edward.
. Cragg, George H. Griswold, David M. Misner, Merit.
COMPANY G. Campbell, Garrett, Lisle, March I, 1865. SIXTEENTH COLORED INFANTRY.
Meals, Charles, Downer's Grove, March 31, 1865. THIRTEENTH COLORED INFANTRY. Finley, Willis, Milton, March 16, 1865. -
SECOND CAVALRY. COMPANY M.
Preston, Charles, Milton, October 15, 1864.
THIRD CAVALRY. COMPANY H.
Hubbard, William, Winfield, Feby. 27, 1865, promoted sergeant. Fischer, James H., Winfield, March I, 1865. COMPANY I. Backus, Myron, Addison, Feby. 27, 1865. COMPANY K. Milner, Henry C., York, March 7, 1865. FOURTH CAVALRY. COMPANY C.
Avery, John, Milton, August 24, 1861. Avery, Frank H., Milton, August 24, 1861.
Weaver, Henry, Naperville, September 26, 1861. SIXTH CAVALRY. COMPANY B. McKinney, John H., Milton, March 14, 1865. Rinehard, John, Milton, March 21, 1865.
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EIGHTH CAVALRY REGIMENT.
EIGHTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY.
This regiment was organized at St. Charles, under the Hon. John F. Farnsworth, on the 18th day of Sep- tember, 1861. Nearly all of Companies D and E, both officers and men, were enlisted from this county, while in nearly every company DuPage was represented. In October the regiment proceeded to Washington, and on the 18th of December was assigned to Gen. Sumner's Division. In February, 1862, it constituted a portion of Gen. Richardson's force, and was kept scouting on the line of the Rappahannock until Gen. McClellan's army had been embarked for the Peninsula. It was then transported to Shipping's Point, at the mouth of York River, where it arrived May 1st, and immediately joined in pursuit of the retreating rebels from Yorktown.
At Williamsburg one squadron was detached as escort to Gen. Keyes, 4th corps, and the rest reported to Gen. Stoneman, and were assigned the perilous honor of leading the advance in McClellan's march on Richmond.
It held a large picket line on the Chickahominy, and was in almost constant skirmish with the enemy, being frequently complimented by the commanding officers.
In all the battles of that remarkable campaign, it bore honorable part, and covered the retreat to Harrison's landing.
At Mechanicsville it was hotly engaged. At Gaines Mill it kept the infantry stragglers in place and rallied the broken fragments of regiments in such a manner as to secure official approval.
During the retreat, the 8th was pushed through to Haxall's Landing in advance of all the troops, and joined
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in the battle of Malvern Hill; and, on the following day, in the retreat to Harrison's Landing, constituted the extreme rear, exposed, of course, to assaults of the enemy. During the next month the 8th was constantly engaged in skirmishes, and, when McClellan withdrew his army to Yorktown, it was the extreme rear-guard again between the flag and the foe.
Returning from the Peninsula, in August 1862, it formed a part of the advance, marching against Lee at Fredericksburg. Each day they fought, driving the rebel cavalry before them. Near Poolesville, the 8th captured the colors of the vaunted 12th Virginia Cavalry.
It participated in the engagements at Katocin Pass, Middleton, South Mountain, Boonsboro', Antietam.
Along the line of march of Burnside's army, the 8th Illinois had frequent encounters with brave enemies. It fought at Purcelsville, Philemont, Union, Upperville, Piedmont, Markham, Barber's Cross Roads, Aimsville, and at Little Washington, where in conjunction with the 3d Indiana Cavalry, it engaged and drove back Hampton's Brigade, supported by artillery.
During the winter following the regiment was con- stantly busy between skirmishing and picket duty. In the spring it formed a part of the cavalry movement toward Richmond.
At Beverly Ford the 8th distinguished itself by espe- cial bravery, and was complimented on the field by Gen. Pleasanton.
. It was subsequently placed in Gen. Buford's Division. It commenced the terrible battle of Gettysburg, and received the thanks of Gen. Doubleday, for saving his
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division from slaughter in the first day's battle. It engaged in the many cavalry skirmishes that followed the retreat of Lee's army.
Its term of service having expired, the regiment re-en- listed as veterans, and, on the 1st of January, 1864, again resumed duty as Patrol Guard in Washington.
In June, 1864, the 8th was active in repelling Early's invasion, fighting heroically at Middletown and Mono- cacy Junction. At Urbana it held in check two brig- ades, and saved the bleeding army of Gen. Lew. Wallace from destruction. It wintered at Fairfax Court House ; was mustered out at St. Louis, July 17th, 1865.
There is no regiment of which Illinoians have greater reason to speak with pride than the 8th Cavalry, and that this county should have shared so largely in the glory of its achievements is a matter of especial pride to our citizens.
The 8th participated in the following engagements :
Yorktown, Va., May 4th, 1862 ; Williamsburg, Va., May 5th, 1862 ; Ashland, Va., June 25, 1862 ; Gaines' Mill, Va., June 27, 1862 ; Dispatch Station, Va, June 28, 1862 ; Mechanicsville, Va., May 26, 1862; Mal- vern Hill, Va., August 6, 1862 ; Falls Church, Va., September 1, 1862; Poolsville, Md., Sept. 5, 1862; Darnestown, Md., September 7, 1862; Milddletown, Md., September 13, 1862 ; South Mountain, Md., Sep- tember 14, 1862; Boonesboro, Md., September 15, 1862 ; Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862; Shepherds- town, Va., September 19, 1862; Martinsburg, Va., October 4, 1862 ; Upperville, Va., October 31, 1862 ; Fredericksburg, Va., November 12, 1862; Beverly Ford, Va., June 9, 1863; Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 1863 ; Williamsport, Md., July 7, 1863 ; Falling Waters,
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Md., July 14, 1863 ; Chester Gap, Va., July 27, 1863 ; Culpepper, Va., October 13, 1863 ; Rapidan, Va., Sep- tember 14, 1863; Martin's Ford, Va., Oct. 11, 1863; Brandy Station, Va., Oct. 12, 1863 ; Brandy Run, Va., Oct. 15, 1863 ; Hazel River, Va., Nov. 8, 1863. Co. E fired the first shot at Gettysburg.
EIGHTH CAVALRY.
(All of the following persons were residents of Bloomingdale and mustered Sept. 18th, 1861, except those specified.) Matlack, Lucius C., Milton, Chaplain.
NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.
Gates, Robert W., sergeant, Jan. 5th, 1864, promoted Regimental Quarter-master Sergeant.
Bartholomew, Geo. W., Winfield. chief bugler, Jan. Ist, 1864.
COMPANY A.
Emery, James H., Milton, sergeant. Hector, Frank, Milton.
COMPANY D.
Gerhart, Jacob S., captain.
Verbeck, Carlos H., 2d lieutenant, promoted Ist lieutenant. Gates, Robert W., sergeant, promoted Reg. Q. M. Sergeant. Wallis, Geo., sergeant.
Clark, Charles L., sergeant, veteran.
Dunning, Andrew, Addison, corporal, veteran.
Farr, Asa W., corporal, promoted sergeant.
Coe, Curtis, H,, corporal, died at Alexandria, Va., May 1862. Durland, Garrett P., corporal, veteran.
Avery, Daniel J., Wayne, transferred to Co. M.
Ackley, John W., veteran.
Asendorf, Albert, Addison. Bunnell, Marcus, veteran. Baltz, William, transferred to Co. M. Churchill, Amos, Milton, transferred to Co. M. Clark, Morgan L., veteran. Cheesman, Geo. B., Addison, veteran.
Chapman, Thomas.
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Douglass, James. veteran.
Deibert, Jacob.
Driscoll, Obadiah, Wayne.
Eggleston, Surrial G., Addison, wounded.
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