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Isaac S. Bean enlisted at Edgington, September 1, Iso1; Voicion. musdi. out October 31, 1565.
Henry Bedford enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 1861; veicale ighs tered out October 31, 1865, as Sergeant.
James Bedford enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 1861; Veteran; must out October 31. 1865, as Corporal.
Clement Bradshaw enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 1961; veterand pro moted Saddler Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1405.
William Brown enlisted at Drury's Landing. September 1, 1861; rejected.
Thomas Brown enlisted from St. Louis September 1, 1-61.
William Brigham enlisted from Carbon Cliff; died At Memphis, Tern., Sepr tember 5, 1864, of wounds.
Finley J. Broderick enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 161; Instead out September 23, 1864.
Jacob Burkett enlisted from Drury's Landing, S plomber 1. 1861 16je chod November 3, 1861.
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William Besant enlisted from Carbon Cliff. September 1. 151; veteran . tered out October 31, 185.
Thomas Clinch enlisted from Lasalle, September 1, Jel, Velho; na tered out July 5, 1865; prisoner of war; address, Peru, Il.
Andrew Cederberg enlisted from Genesen, Segundo 1, 11 misterio September 23. 1801.
Edward Conners enlived from Genesen, Squante 1, 1 01 Velden did St. Louis, Mo., April 1, 1:61.
Charles H. Cole enlisted September 1, 1501; dia Reeve's Station, Mo., 11 .! 14, 1862.
John Deitz enlisted at Rock Island September 1, 151; Innstr & off ApaMES 1865, as sergeant.
John Dougherty enlisted from Fox Lake, September 1, labi; veteran, pro- moted Sergeant; deserted July 8, 1-1.
Owen Fulham enlisted from Carbon CHEff, September 1, 1500! vilerin; pro- noted sergeant; mustered out Oktober 81, 1505.
Richard W. T. Gaine enfin I fada Coal Town, September 1, Iso1. mitered out September 23, 1564; address, Molise, Il.
William Gilmore enlisted from Pre umption Squather 1, 1561, discharged September 18, 1562.
Theodore Halbig cali sent from Drugs's lemaling, Sagenten 1, 1592, & toner promoted Corpora; mustered out deuter $1. 1805.
Edward C. Horn calisted from Millershing. September 1, 14, del! November 20, 1-11
Martin D. Hegger entitled from Coal Town, September 1, lett, promoted sergeant; mastered out September :3 1:
Henry Humble enlisted from Edgington, September 1, 1Gi valori. 1 .. . tered out October 31, 1-65.
Frederick H. Heverling enlisted from Caution September 1, I'M. united out September 23, 1564, as Wagoper: address MElo. IL.
PeterJ. Hererling existed from Garden. September 1. 11 Insured call, September 14, 1501: weldress, Milan. III.
Joseph Kell enlisted from Bleington, September 1, 1001, de charge for die ability, July 7, 1861: address, Edgington. !!.
Thomas C. Lewis enlisted fre Idengion. September 1, 1541, Vol . 115. tered out October 31. 1505; address. Prescott, Kan
Joseph J. Littlefield enlisted from Newburyport. September 1, 1549.
Joseph Mccauley enlisted from Camden. September 1, 1dl; velem pro moted Company Quartermaster Sergeant; musterel out, October 31, 150, widget. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
William Me Alligott enlisted September 1, 1561, veteran: mastered vy daly 20, 1565; prisoner of war; address, National Soldiers Home, Milwaukee. Wis. Daniel Mechan enlisted from Rock Island, September 1, 1-01.
James Moore enlisted from Coal Valley. September 1, 1dl, selerand master out October 31. 1507; as Sergeant; aldress, Thorulaire, Low.
John Moore enlisted from Coat Valley, September 1 06. 14 202000-16
out July S, 18 a prisoner of war. address, Thornbons, lived.
MINTHA ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.
Francis H. Mills enlisted from Rock Island, September 1 Til, veteran; 'mustered ont July 8, 1865; prisoner of war; address, Stuart, Neb
James McGuire enlisted at Chicago, September 1, 1861; veteran; mustered out October 21, 1965.
Beart Nelson enlisted at Chicago, September 1, 1861.
Edward Ninwell enlisted from Philadelphia, Penn., September 1, 1961; Veteran; promoted Bugler; mustered out October 31, 1863.
Frank A. Olson enlisted from Anlover, September 1, 1861; maistered out September 23, 1864.
James Piatt enlisted from Minorsville, September 1, 1961; Us-charged Sep tember 3. 1562.
William Pagh enlisted from Carbon Cliff. September 1, 151; veteran ! promoted Corporal: died Nashville, Tena , November 18, 180%.
Edward R. Price enlisted at Chicago, September 1. 1961. transferred to Company L.
Michad Collard enlisted from Mercer County, September 1. 18.
John Racy calisted from Coal Town, September 1, 1861; veteran; mu-level out October 31, 1465, as Wagoner.
Russel Rogers enlisted from Ilinois City, September 1, 1861; discharged May 28, 1562.
David Riddig enlisted Rock Island, September 1, 1861.
Peter Swanson enlisted from Conosco. September 1, 1961; mustered out Sup- tember 23, 1561.
Swan Swanson enlisted from Moline. September 1, 1961; discharged Inne 1. 1564, for disability.
James Stone enlisted from Carbon Cliff, September 1. 1861, mistereil out September 23. 1461.
John M. Sanders enlisted at Chicago, September 1, 1861, murdered out Sep. tember of. 1504.
Noch Smith calisted from Illinois City. September 3, 1861. Mas.
Orale Sinner enlisted from Rock Band, Separation 1. 1-00. veterin . un dered out October 81, 1965, 25 Farrier.
Peter Strupp enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 1861 ; veteran; maler out July 8, 1565.
Joseph Shwalback enlisted of Rock Island. September 1, 1501 ; veled ; mustered out October 31, 1501, as blacksmith.
Philip Sechrist enlisted at Rock Island, September 1, 1961, discharged Sep tember 19, 1861.
Adam Stewart enlisted from Carbon Cliff, September 1. 1861 : discharged March 18, 1862.
Charles Tetterington enlisted at Edgington, September 1. 1861 ; mustere ) out September 23, 1864 ; address Edgington, Il.
William Walsh enlisted from St. Louis, September 1, 1861; mustered out November 16. 1864.
Andrew B. Welch enlisted at Rock Island, September 1. 1-01: mustered
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John A. Wyfoat enlisted at Muu-on, September 1, 1961 ; transferred to Company K.
Henry Wing enlisted from Mercer County, September 1, 1565, veteuna. py moied Corporal; deserted August 1, 1965.
James Walker enlisted from Drury's Landing, September 1, 1861 de 5008 September 25, 1561.
Frederick Wells enlisted from Coal Town, September 1, 1561, promet Corporal; mustered out September 25, 1864.
Jacob Wagoner enlisted from Museifine, Iowa, September 1, 1961; Car mustered out October :: 1. 1-65.
Thomas Ward enlisted at Rock Island. September 1, 1961; transferred to Company 1.
RECRUITS.
John Arnold enlisted at Rock Island. November 2;, 16th, Vebeen. Bestnr n ou! July'S, INS, prisoner of war; addres M Not china Southern
Henry Adamson enlisted from Kunden, Barche, Jeg Husker of colory 31, 1865.
Bradley Armel enlisted from RosyHeld, March 25, 19, Flere of October 31, 1865.
James E. Button enlisted at Rock Island November 27. THEveteran. desop ed Septeuiber 11, 1965.
James M. Bruner enlisted from Meington, October BY, IsMl; mint foto September 22. 1804.
Abi b. Beiky enlisted from Mlciation, September 2, il : gran. .. Sergeant ; mustered out June 7, 1865, as Sergeant
Patrick Bailey enlisted at Chicago, J.many 15, Ist, veteran 100 deserted April 18, 1864.
Hugh M. Bell enlisted from Drury's Leading. April 94, 1-61; nonterel que July 8, 1864, as pri-over of war.
Charles M. Blythe erlisel from Spra , January 06, 1955, promoted Corey mustered out october 2, 1465.
John M. Barker enlisted Chicago, in valy 20. 12; nas red oft Jumpy 9. 1865.
Francis W. Bulow enlisted at Chicago. April 1, 1-65 ; relsered out OF the 31, 1865.
Lewis G. Bailey enlisted from Black Hawk, March 9, 1965, mustered out October 31, 1865.
P. Burdoor Bordran enlisted from St. Ann, March 20, 1565, musterel ou October 31, 1865,
John Barney enlisted at Chicago, February 25, 1805; mastered out October 31, 1865.
Orris A. Bartow enlisted at Chicago, February 23, 1565; mastered off Octo ber 31, 1565.
Jacob S. Bradley enlisted from Lemont, March, 31, 1865; mustered ou: October 31, 1865.
H. Bruner (or premery enlisted at chicago. Ape) October 31, 1865.
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John Bristol enlisted from Clover, Marche, Both; Finstered off Outoder !. 1805.
James S. Brooks enlisted from Fulton, March 25, 1565, marstand out October 31, 1865.
Jacob Barker enlisted from Chicago, January 25, 1502, vienna, autre) and October 31, 1865.
Euoch B. Cooper enlisted frous Mercer County, Noveralt 16, 1961, dont :1 Keokuk, Iowa. October 16, 1862.
John E. Crabtree enlisted at Haak Island. April 21. P-51 mmstered ou October 31. 1865.
David H. Colemore enlisted from Preemption, Telens, Fun derte August 1, 1865.
Augustus G. Chase enlisted from Columbus, April 4, 195; mas and we' & p tomber S. 1885.
James T. Craig enlisted at Chicago, March 2, IStag desired July 15. 1-05.
Peter M. Campbell related a China, Que 1 1904, the dered bull Je. gust 21, 1505.
Alexander Campbell enlisted from St. Ann. April 4, 1865, maisterdl ant October 31, 1565.
Coruclius Casey enlisted at Chicago, February 21, 3805; thusfered off October 31, 1865; address 2022, 5th avenue, Chicago.
Delphin Chaffree enlisted from Maine, January 15, 1505, thisbred out October 31, 1865.
James Chaffree enlisted from Maine, January 14, 1555; masterel out October 31, 1805.
Theodore Coliver enlisted at Chicago, March 31, 1465, mastered out, 0 00 r 31, 1865.
Seymour D. Comstock enlisted at Chicago, February 28, 1965; Portere I cht October 31, 1865.
William Citerish enlisted from Edgingion, October 13, 1861, magerened off October 26, 1865.
William Hollingsworth enhed from Chicago, Peberany 25, 18. im pryl
Frank Falinger enlisted at Rock Island, October 8, 1661; discharged Ouaber 23, 1862.
Henry Fowler enlisted at Jefferson, January 28, 1505, deserted July 15, 1 %. Wesley A. Giles enlisted from Coal Town, October 1, 1-61; vetett, meleged out October 31. 1865; address Moline, Il.
Richard E. Graham enlisted from Fort Wayne, February 9. 1561; decried April 14, 1864.
Levi O. Gray enlisted from Condova, March 31, 184; Bustered out October 31 1865.
Moses Garland enlisted at Chicago, February 25, 1905; mastered out Ouille ; 31, 1865.
W. Grant.
James L. Great calisted at Chicago, October 11, 1564; un total out Grinder 26, 1865.
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Alonso Howard enlisted at Chicago, September 2, 1, del Solwale Teen., December 18, 1561.
Patrick Hobb eulisted at Chicago, April 12, 1:05. mustered om Gemieod!, 1865.
Edward Hodge enlisted at Chicago, April 11, 1805 ; niosered out Orjober :1. 1865.
Edward Hoo.l.
Jackson Harris enlisted at Chicago, March 6, ISto : mysored wie Jody itz 1865.
Joseph J. Johnson enli ted from Cordova, Octoimr 1, 126!, di-chur pilienel 25, 1862 ; address, Omaha, Jcb.
William H. James enlisted at Chicago, Felening 5, 15, immarstad October 31, 1805.
Alexander Jamerson enlisted frage Groveland. March 3, 3-65. mal tered pol October 31, 1-65.
Charles M. Kimball cali ! fram Morti owa, Youanbei 16, 1887. booto. promoted Corporal; misure l'ont Ogobp 81, 1900
Charles M. Keeler enlisted from. Groveland, March 3, 1865, aday ed wow October 31, 1865.
Leander W. Kelly enlisted at Chicago, Ichatory 25, 1465 ; nesten I off October 31, 1845.
. P. C. Kittridge enlisted at Chicago, February 28, 196, deserted Angle 1 15%. Charles M. Littlefield enlisted from Newburyport. Dicender 1, 19).
John H. Inrne enlisted from Cordova, March 25. 1 01 : mestere 1 000 000000 31, 1865.
George A. Lawson enlisted at Rock Island, September : 2 1564, 1010 2011 .00 June 11, 1865.
William Ladley enlisted at Helena, Ark., August 1, 1022 di changed My, 1865.
11. Lnddow or Ladden enli coda Chica. o, Tebivory 25. 1.05. 100 10112 002 October 31, 1865.
February 11, 1985.
George Melvin enlisted at Rock Jlund, Soptender 20, 1988. mytest out September 23, 1861
John Madden deserted November 19, 1561.
Michael Murphy enlisted at Rock Island, March 30, 1961, moved on October 31, 165.
John H. MeKay enlisted at Rock Island, Squander 92, 1501; master of October 31, 1865.
Hibbard Moore enlisted at Chicago, October 19, 1851; masterel out October 26, 1865.
IL. McMillen.
George Melvin enlisted at Edgington, October 18, 1964, musterod out Oftober 26, 1865.
Cyrus Montague enlisted from Prophetstown, Oualor 12, 1801; diel & mis Miss., June 15, 1805.
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NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.
William McCulloch enlisted from Groveland, March 3, 1865, mastered out October 31, 1565.
Ezekiel Miller enlisted at Chicago, February 23, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Jannes Muzzy enlisted from Black Hawk, March 9, 1865; mastered out October 31, 1801.
William J. McMillen enlisted from Hampton, October 4, 1961 ; musicred out October 26, 1865.
William P. Neely enlisted at Rock Island. March 30, 1861 ; umstered out October 31, 1865.
Henry Wickerson enlisted from Galva, January 23, 1865, mustered out October 31, 1865.
Caleb Othick enlisted Rock Island, March 29, 1864: promoted Corporal, mustered out October 31, 1865.
Christy Patton enlisted from Cordova, March 25, 1801; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Henry Parsons enlisted at Chicago, January 22, 1SG1; promoted Sergooit; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Henry Perry eulisted from Barrington, September 24. 1861: mustered ont June 11, 1865.
Levi J. Palmer enlisted at Chicago, February 25, 1M65; mastered out October 31, 1865.
Homer D. Rathburn enlisted at Rock Island, December 1, 1-61; discharged April 7, 1862, for disability.
John M. Renfro enlisted at Rock Island, March 29, 1564; mustered out Ofto- ber 81, 1565.
Alfred H. Russel enlisted at Rock Island, September 22, 1864; mustered out June 11, 1865.
James F. Russell enlisted from Burean County, Odlober 12. 1-44; mu tere ! out October 26, 1865.
Levi Russell enlisted from Bureau County, October 19, 150; nin fred er .. October 26, 1465.
Andrew Robb enlisted at Rock Island, September 22, 1861; died, Paducah, Ky., May 1, 1865.
J. A. Root culisted from Moline, November 13, 1364; promoted Ho pital Steward.
George E. Renfro enlisted from Black Hawk, March 29. 15 65. mustened out October 31. 1805.
Edward Rhodes enlisted at Chicago; February 25, 18, mustered out Ofhier 31, 1565.
James H. Stackhouse enlisted at Rock Island, October :1, 1861, mastered out November 1, 1864: address, Carroltown, Neb.
George W. Stackhouse enlisted at Rock Island, October 31. 1961; discharged November 14, 1862.
Peter Shurb enlisted at Chicago, November 21, 1861.
Nathaniel Smith enlisted at Cardona, Mah. 100 natural and See 31, 1865.
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Perry Strickland unlisted at Rack Iland, September 20, 1564, misture! ! June 11, 1563.
M. V. B. Sanderson eulisted from Prophetstown, October 15, 1861: 100000R! out October 26, 1565.
Jobn W. Strahl colisted :: Chicago, Aph 11. 1963; un tied ent Opp.3. 1.0% 1865.
William C. Thomas enlisted at Chicago September 1, 151; rejected Sovente ber 21, 1661.
George L. Turner cali ted at Rock Island, March 26, 1961. private 1kg=100 musterel out October 81, 1St, and Press, Paul light, ( ).
Joh M. Tobias enlisted from Kondi, Jours 15, 1900, rosa ici One October 31, 1865.
Hudson R. Taylor enlisted from Groveland, March & 1ty multeted and October 31, 1865.
Caleb H. Thayer enlisted at Chicago, October 11, 15& mustard and Or- De 26, 1861.
William Triggs enlisted at Rock Island, February 11 1962; addres Whatis .. Mo.
Alfred Wallace enlisted from Illinois City. October 31, 1-81. pulsered of September 22, 18G1.
Golbarn H. Way enlisted from Cordova, October 1, 1561, veteran, mehr out July 18, 1965, as prisoner of war.
Robert Wilson canlisted at Rock Island, December 1, 1sci: IHled . . Tbx mingo Crock. Miss .. Jion 10, 1564.
James Wells enlisted March 25, 156 !: di-charged for dit boligy.
Joseph H. Wellierer enlisted at Rock Ilomi Mer5 80, Je01, rendered . October 31. 1-05.
Philip P. William- enlisted at Rock I hund, September 22. 1-62- janaofod out June 11, 1995
William 3. World Friend af Rodi Tiand. Rogerele: 59, 10%, med June 22. 1-85.
Davil C. Williams enligted at Chiedi, Para : 21, 165 0mons; one October 61, IN)
Jannes W. Woods enlisted at Chicago, Pebernicy 23, 1995; died at Handis Hop Ala., July 13. 1865.
COMPANY B.
Company B. Ninth Ilinois Cavalry, Volunteers was recruited in Geneseo. Henry county. Il .. and vicinity, indialy by II. . I. Humphrey. T. W. O. Brafett, and Reason Harrington, the time first commissioned officers of the company. The full complebest of men was made up in less than three weeks, and an election of officers was held at Geneseo. September 15, Ist1, and the 1900 gentlemen named above were elected to fillthe mailings nije ively of Captain. First and Second Lieutenant,
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The company immediately started for camp. arriving at Camp Fremont. Chicago, on the morning of September 19. and musterel in the same day. Of Company B it may be said that the standing and character of the men was unsurpassed by any that entered the service of their country and though many changes took place in the ranks and in their officers it was always to be relied upon to do its duty. whenever and wherever it was called upon to act.
It may truthfully be said that this company or some part of it was in active participation in every prominent engagement of the regiment, to say nothing of numberless company scouts, picket duties and detached services.
This company was particularly formate in the fact that there was always the best of feeling and confidence existing between both officers and men. They seemed as a family to there organien- tion of the regiment in March, 1864, when a large proportion re enlisted as veterans and a new set of tried comrades came to time front as their leaders, the most of whom remained till the lindi muster out October 31, 1565.
The number of men in Company Bat muster in was ninety two, the whole number borne on the company rolls during their term of service, was two hundred and thirty-four.
SKETCH OF CAPTAIN HARRINGTON.
Ransom Harrington, born at Hogansburg, N. Y. Febrios 18. 1993, of Amariah B. and Relacto M. Hechlisted October 18. FRE, in the re alur any and served five years in the regiment commander la Calidad afterward Good! Worth.
The regiment was sent to Backets' Harbor, rompip there only the infor of 1:39. His Captain Montgomery and Captain Harrington went to Curardar gua. N. Y., and passed the winter there enlisting one bintired mit two men. Fr the spring he went to Green Bay, Wis .; soon altor day were transferred to Pen Winnebago (now Fort ine) and participated in the removal of the Julian's io lowe The regiment then proceeded to Rock Island, where it remained through thees- citement of the payment to the Indians by the United States Government there to St. Louis, Mo., and soon after to New Orleans, La , thence across the cult to Tampa Bay. The Seminole War was then in progress. The recipient remained until 1-42, when Mr. Harrington was discharged.
He was married at Massem. St. Lawrence county, N. Y. February 20, 156. to Martha E. Campbell, and rerhoved to Genesed, Henry county, Il, in 1966. When the Civil War conviked the Nation he enlisted and was amitered into Company B. Ninth Hindis Cavalry, as second Hanterat, Gjtomber 19 2566 and eight days after was pos ted to the : Riegerony. Ip. boni pros LoMety
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aided largely in recruiting Company B. He was promoted and commisioned Captain January 16, 1863, remaining until April 9. 1563, when he resigned du account of myopia trearnes of sight, which made his service impracticable in the army.
While in the regiment Captain Harrington was one of the works of the regiment. He was on duty with his company at Camp Douglas, all on the removal of the regiment to Betton Barracks, Mo., February 18, 1812 and ml Pilot Knob: March 6, marched to Patterson, Mo. After arriving there (plan Braffet being on the sich list, he was placed in comtonrd of his compass. 10kl later followed the command to Jacksonport, Ark.
In the latter part of May, 1802, he marebed with Lieutenant-Cobail sieMen in command to the Cache River, and wian near the objective point, Grey's Phale. Colonel Sickles sent him with Company Bin the Augusta road to lesmanger Captain Harrington had not gone for when the mela chign, and inquiring wochen Gray's Bridge was?" the man said he did not know. Gigpain Harrington die noj believe the man spoke the truth, at de planed him between Godfrey I Solle son another soldier with in arpetions to "shut him if beat ended to escape."Um moving on soon came to the bridge, when they saw a woman on a stump wasie a flag as a signal to some one on the other side of thestreun. Comjeny B vs the first to reach the bridge when Caphun Harrington deployed his comjeiny, and found that the rebs had taken up a part of the planks and made the truth unsafe to cross aml were then in ambush on the other side, Some firing took place, and soon Captain Blackburn came up with Company H and insisted on crossing over, when he was fired upon by the enemy and receiving a slight would came back. Frank Tift, of Company B, was wounded in the band. The role!" had set a trap here for our boys, and were lying in andbeach across the river. It was not long before Colonel Siebie came up, and Captain Harrington Reyes! and urged him to allow Company B to go round on the Auguste road and sopl. the rebels in the rear, but Colonel Sickles Having accroishol his ne- larsolo; of cutting the telegraph lives) did not foi ale ta' ing tin repustily atim ther advance, and after a short skinnich across the River, fall back lund : wie and went into camp, and the next day started back the my Captain Juroo ton was ordered by Colonel Brackett, June 20h, to all report to fix {x500 States Paymaster to Batesville, and asked permission to send the will ged oldies. Frank Tift, with the Paymaster's party to St. Louis, which request was granted.
June 26th be returned with Curtiss army from Hansvill, and was with the regiment in command of his company HE Sawart's Mentation, January 2 0g and when Company MHfell back with Caption Right Lidly wounded, book abrir place with Company B in the front. gallantly holding do ayer, and was the last to leave the field, then marched to Helena with the expand. The night before reaching Helena a negro informed Captain Haringet cook that on Sale, had secreted a lot of meat in the ceiling of his house. This matter was reported to Colonel Brackett, who ordered Captain Harrington to lang it in this he pro. ceeded to do. He found the planter indt in his simoncheng about twelve inmy dred pounds of bacon, which he stoutly averred vas all that he lol. After considerable parleving Captain Harrington 620 De offre d' that be word willing to leave him all the mayar Boxesmod chance. ol ile fr h .
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choice bacon he knew was secreted in the ceiling of the house." Smicer said "those negroes have given me away." Captain Harrington finally told him he "would take the meat in the smokehouse, and not tear his house down."
The subject of this sketch was taken sick at Helena about the 1st of August and his eyes were so bad that on one occasion he came near firing upon son of our own soldiers. He then bad a special exanfuntion by a skillful surgeon who declared "that if he was a private soldier, he should recommend his discharge. . Captain Harrington said, "if that was the case he would resign," which he soon after dio.
Lieutenant A. R. Mock, of Company C, was placed in command of Company B, and on the acceptance of Captain Harrington's resignation, he was, at the request of the whole company, made their captain.
Captain Harrington remained with the company until some time in May, 1863, at Memphis. He always treated his men well, shared their toils and priva- tions, always willing to share with them the good as well as the hard lot of a soldier.
The subject of this sketch returned horse in the shimmer of 1993, and as soon as his health was sufficiently recovered was appointed special agent in the Pro- vost-Marshal's office under Captain James M. Allen in the Fifth District hos the Seventh), occupying this position nearly two years, when he resigned, and engaged in the recruiting service for the State.
After the close of the war he engaged in the real estate and loan business, which he still continues, and has large land interests in Iowa and Kansas, and is interested with Major Showalter in the Southern Kansas Mortgage Company af Wellington, Kan.
Captain Harrington is a thorough-going business man. much respected by a large acquaintance through the West. His home and address is where he has been living for the past thirty two years, Geneseo, Henry Courty, Il.
SKETCH OF CAPTAIN BRATTETT.
Thaddeus W. O. Brafett enlisted in Company B. of the Ninth Umgels Cas alry, September 1, 1561, as a private, and was promoted to Sertant Iemen and Captain of his company, and after five months service in Camp Dongle :un his company, was ordered to St. Louis, and later to Pilot Kubb, Mo. A. this place the regiment received its initiation in war, having one man wounded here. Company B, Captain Braffett in command, and one other company vere ordered to Patterson, Mo., for gnard picket and scouting duty, som after moving to the Black River, where the Captain and his son came nam being drowned while crossing the Black River, and the conanand was almost daily attacked by guerrillas or bushwhackers. The command here receive ? orders to join General Frank Seigel at Pea Ridge, but the battle under Gererai Curtis was fought and won before we arrived.
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