History of the Ninth Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers. Pub. under the auspices of the Historical Committee of the Regiment, Part 28

Author: Illinois Cavalry. 9th regt., 1861-1865; Davenport, Edward Adolphus, 1834- , ed
Publication date: 1888
Publisher: [Chicago, Donohue & Henneberry, printers]
Number of Pages: 954


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On the raid to West Point. Miss., in February, 1M, be very very igive . ml was with his company. G. at Okolona, Miss., February 990, when he received a severe wound in the leg. He had previously been in the ambu Awhen the Ninth boys so bravely checked Forrest's charging hordes.


Sergeant Bailey, though suffering very much from His wounded leg, tode ha horse back to Germantown and was obliged to go to the lo pind frenk which he soon returned to the regiment, and was on duty constantly until theperiod of his discharge.


Of late years Comrade Bales has made his home in wagon in, where ho s engaged in his trade as a contractor and builder, and is highly respected wol esteemed as an upright, public spirited citizen.


A few years since he commenced a large correspondence with company of the old Ninth, and prepared a roster of the names and address of come two him dred and fifty comrades, and aided very largely in bringing about our in-truly. ion in :1887, and in establishing the voteran organization of th. Ninth Jamais Cavalry . His present address is Menominie, Wis.


ERVIN DEVENDORF.


Ervin Devendorf enlisted in Company G, of the Ninth, at Belvidere, DE. February 16, 1865, and remained with his company serving faithfully as a good soldier till the close of the war; he was then mustered out al Splint, Ala., October 31, 1865, as Corporal.


Returning to his old home he has since located in the great Weg, and is no ... 188%, engaged in silver mining stocks, and general mining negotiations at lant. ville. Colo., which is his address.


When Commade Devendorf came to the Ninth he ap already a vor ran. having served three years in a Wiscousin regiment.


ROSTER OF COMPANY G.


Sergeant Robert MeNay enlisted from Valparaiso, September 19, 1861; di charged July 1, 1562: address, Valparaiso, Ird.


Sergeant Robert H. Headerson enlisted from Tassinong. Ind., Soptember 10, 1861; veteran; died November 24, 1864, of wounds received at Campbellville, Ten.


Corporal Thomas C. Hall enlisted from Tassinong, Ind., Septentbei 10, 1801: veteran: promoted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1995


Corporal William B. Adams enlisted from Lake county, Il, September 10. 1861; promoted company Quartermaster Sergeant; discharge I May 16, 1992


Corporal George W. Bond enlisted from Lake county, Il., September 19. 1861; discharged May 28, 182.


Corporal Montig Babcock entilted front Porter county, Ind., Septende To 1961; died at Memphis, Tenn .. October5, 1ch2.


Bugler William Hunson Hecker enli-ted from In Porte county, Tra , Sắp tember 10, 151. Arterii; promoted First Sogent; mongeral coff Cantar 6). 1865; address, Rolling Prairie, Ind.


Bugler Jeffer on Tappan enlisted front Rolling Prips. MA, Seperder 00 1861; promoted Regimental Chief Bagler, pronto'ed Folgung Sergent. In ternd out October 81, 1565. address. Rolling Princ, 10).


Farrier William Drado enli tod from Valparaiso, rod ,Soppemtai 13, 198! veteran; mustered out October 31, 16.


Clinton Atkins enlisted from Porter county, Ind., September 10, I'm0, dil June 13, 1862.


Robert Ackley enlisted October 7. 1-61; muttered out Deember 10 1-6L


Henry Brown culisted from Adrian Mich., September 10, 151; discharge August 25. 1882.


John Beigy enli-te from Ja Pay evans Ind. September 10. 150. adore Rolling Prairie, Tid.


Wellington E. Bailey enlisted September 10, 1961 promoted Corpoad mm- tered out September 25, 1 til: address. Flyworth, 1: 1.


Warren Beemen enlisted from Bourbon, Ind., Septodber 10, 1-61; di hargot July 16, 1-62.


Cornelius Cunningham enlisted from Porter county, bol. Explorer 19, 1 ... died August 26. 1-62.


Nathaniel Carl enlisted From Crown Point. Ind., Sylember 10, 1961 10- tered out October 27, 1961


Sampson Carl enlisted from Crown Point, Ind., S ptydie 10, 1-01: diega Helena. Ark., 199.


Sylvester Clifford Falisted September 10, 1561, dergil November 20 196


Hongy Chester enlisted from Ross, Ind., September 10, 18H. verdien 100 tered out October 31, 1805.


Emanuel R. Coven enl art from bourbon, for Sopepper 10, 1955 -


Adelbert B. Caswell enlisted from Training, Seprender 10, 1561, promoted Sergeant, mustered out Dereiber Jo 1554. address, Hohel. han.


Jacob Diepenbaugh enlisted from Washington, And September 14 1981. veteran; promoted Sergeant; maistered out October 31, 1856.


John Davidson enlisted from Morgan, Ind., September 10. 15. nel out October 31, 1465; veteran.


Enoch Davidson enlisted from Morgan, Ind. October 2, 1861, discharged October 12. 1502


David Dickson enlisted from Winfield, Iol., September 10, 1501,


Nicholas Dupen enlisted from Thisfield. September 10, 1851, selersu pro moted Corporal; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Franklin S. Dunbar enlisted from Porter county, September 10, 1500 por moted Corporal; mastered out October 11, 1501.


Charles Edmond enlisted from Fat, deputy, la, Summer 10, 1%; d charged August 25, 1869; a Press Lith River, Kin


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Levi L. Eastwood enlisted September 10, 1861, deserted October 11, 1800


John W. Frank enlisted September !9), 1561: address Alion, Ohio.


Edson Goit enlisted from Bourbon, Ind., September 10, 1861, discharged July 16, 1862.


Robert Green enlisted from Lake county, Ind., September 10, 1561; veterin. promoted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1465.


Ansel Haggert enlisted from Tassinong Ind., September 19, 1861, died at Fit. Louis, December 5, 1865.


Peter Hesse enlisted from Lowell, September 10, 1861; mustered out Vember 27, 1964: address Cedar Lake, Ind.


David Hoffman enlisted from La Porte. Ind., September 1, 1561; mastered! out October 27, 1864: address, Rolling Prairs, hol.


Alexander C. Howling enlisted at Valparaiso, Ind., September 10, 1501: vet- eran; promoted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1995; ad heres, Spencer, lova.


John Hall enlisted from Marshall County, Ind., September 10, 1561.


Homer Jones enlisted from Lake County. S. pember 10, 1821. du Kan Station, April 22, 1862.


John Jordan enlisted from Tassinong, Ind., October 2, 1961, mustered men October 27, 1864: address, Salix, Jowa.


George W. Keeler enlisted from Tas hong, September 10, 1561, veteran promoted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1855; address, Mary ville, Sto.


William F. King enlisted from La Porte county, fall., September 10, 1991; discharged September 30, 1862; address, Eureka Springs, Ark.


Samuel T. Lewis enlisted from Valparaiso, Ind., September 10, 1-61; minstere out October 21, 1564; address. Chicago, Il.


David Ludington enlisted from Porter County, Iral, September 10, 1541. mustered out October 27, 1861; address, Valparaiso, Ind.


John Longley enlisted at Valparaiso. September 10, 1Mil; veteran, unsere! out October 31, 1865.


Benjamin E. Louks enlisted from Union, Jal, September 19, 1-01. a blive. Wheeler. Ind.


David Looks enlisted from Unica, Fall, September 10, 1561, died at Belong Ark., September 29, 1860.


John E. Linn enlisted from Bourbon, lad , September 10, 1551.


John Lynch enlisted from Bourbon, Ind . September 10, 1561.


Charles Mc Duffee enlisted September 10, 1501.


Riley MeBride enlisted from Valparaiso. September 10, 1561. diechargent September 22, 1562.


Sylvester Me Annock enlisted from Union, Ind., September 10, 18til


John McCurdy enlisted from Porter County, Ind., September 10, 1501, dis- charged February 25, 1962.


Thaddeus Morton enlisted from Kankakee, Ind. September 10, 1861, pro moted Corporal; mustered out October 27, 1991.


Ehen Myeres enlisted from Lake County, Ind., September 10, 1561; veteran, promoted Saddler-Sergeant: mustered out October 31, 1865.


David Miller enlisted September 10, 1861: deserted November 20, 1501.


Warner Pierce enlisted from Wastengton, And , September 10, 1101.


MINH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEER.


James Perry enli tel from Union, Ind., September 10, 12H, died at Avder sonville prison, September 20, 1501; grave ERI


Charles Parkhurst enlisted from Union, Ind. September 10, 1561; veteran promoted Corporal; mustered out October 31. 1865, address, Crichton, Neb.


Asher W. Proud enlisted front La Porla county, September 10, 1661, died . Helena, Ark., November 2, 1962.


Philander W. Pringle enlisted from ?. le copiey. Ind., September 10, 199 killed at Village Creek. Ark., May 21, 1502.


Sylvanus S. Palmer enlisted Sept aber 10, 1961, deserted December 10. 1801.


Zolman E. Peck enlisted from Union, Ind., September 10, 15: alli, Deep River, Ind.


Morrison Paddock enlisted from Gilead, Int. September 10, 1911, mestre out October 27, 156.4.


Henry Pensinger enlisted at Valparaiso, September 10. 1501, veteran 110- Le cvut OHtelar 31, 15th, I Wascontar, Paldies, Cauthon. Mor


Charles A. Rest oglisted from The county, Ind, Separated 1, 1-61. .. noted Corporal; mustered out Ofoler, it teleres. Comment Mian.


William Read cali ted from Lake county. September 10. 1951.


Samuel Roger- enlisted September 10, 151; desatte October 10, 11 ,


Lewis Rhodes enlisted September 10, 1- 11: deserted October 10, 15l.


William C. Schrieve enlisted at Valpromise, September 10, 1961; muster out October 27, 1864; address, Crighton, Nib.


Charles Sturtevant enlisted from Like counts. Ind., September 10, 11


Valentine Swartz enlisted September 10, 151; deserted October 2, 16.


Andrew Tompkins enlisted from Ver. a. Ind. September 10, 1961. 1.10. 00 promoted Corporal: died at Pastport, Mies, May 10, 1500.


W. Van Valkenburgh enlisted from Lake county, In September 10 1201. died at Jacksonport. Ark. Jane's, 1865.


Joseph B. Wood, rd enlisted at Valparaiso. September 10, Jed; nu fored out October 21, 150; : Kim - Valparaiso, 1101.


Allen Winslow enlisted from Washington. il, Sepatente : 30, 1991, 08 charged July 16, 142.


Harrison Winslow enlisted from Washington, Ind., September 19, mustered out October 27. 1861; address Je more. Kan.


Lewis Winslow enlisted at Valparaiso. September 10, 1-61, transferred to invalid corps. December 99. JAG.


William J. Wheeler enlisted October 2, 1861; de erted O tober 11. 1861


John Arnold enlisted from Stark county, Ohio, Ofte bir 21, 1561.


Sands Austin enlifted from La Porte county. Inl., Ji Mary D. 1582: 1e500bud January 11, 1862.


Byron Austin enlisted from Adams, February 28, It's mastered of 006 ber 31, 1505.


Frank Albright enlisted from Riley, February 20, 1900: mastered out Outon ber 31. 1865.


Ezekiel Brown enlisted from Black Hawk. November 12, 1961; musterel of December 10. IstRadi Cation, Das


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HISTORY OF THE


William Baxterenlisted from Calumet, hell., December 16, 1961 discharged January 9, 1862.


James J. Brooks enlisted from Arkansas, January 30, 1862. died at Memphis, April 5, 1564, of wounds received from falling from horse.


William Brown enlisted from Lysander, February 25, 1565; promoted Cor poral; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Eugene B. Brown euli ted from Kiley, February 2, 1865; promoted Bugler; mustered out October 31, 1565.


Leroy Botsford enlisted from Marengo, February 1, 1865, musterd out October 31, 1865.


Henry Brown enlisted from Flora, March 4, 1865; muttered out October 31. 1865.


Walter Bushnell enlisted from Greenwood, February 15, 1805: mustered out October 31, 1865.


Ambrose Broughen enlisted from Franklin. February 20, 199 mastered out October 31, 1865.


Henry C. Bostwick enlisted from Du Page. October 5, 1864; mustered out October 31, 1905.


Robert Brough enlisted at Chicago, April 8, 1905: deserted September 8. 1865.


James S. Cole enlisted at Valparaiso. February 18, 1-02, deserted March 5. 1862.


Edwin C. Chapman unlisted from Bonus, February 15, 1565; mustered out October $1, 1955; residence, 3509 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago.


Egbert Crandall enlisted from Belvidere, February 14, 1565; Pitstered out October 31, 1965.


Samuel P. Coller enlisted from Barrett, February 20, 1865; raustered out October 28, 1865.


Pinckney H. Corgan enlisted August 29. 1993; mustered out October #1, 1865.


William 1. Churchill enlisted from Frankie. February 20, 1805.


Michael Darcey enlisted from Lysander, February 25, 145; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Heury M. Doolittle enlisted from Belvidere, February 21, 1 to imuscred out October 31, 1855.


Luther Devendorf enlisted from Belvidere, February 16, 195 inStered out October 31, 1805: address, Eldora, Iowa.


Charles S. Daniels enlisted from Howard, March 3, 1565: mustered out August 21, 1865.


John Friend enlisted from St. Joseph; County, Ind., October 20, 1561.


George N. Frasier enlisted at Valparaiso, October 20. 1961; veteran; mustered out July 8, 1865: prisoner of war.


Squire Fairebild enlisted from Tassinong. October 18, 1561.


Orange Fuller enlisted from Greenwood, February 17, 1565, mustered out October 31, 1565.


Henry C. Fentor enlisted from Flood. March 1. 1915: mosteri out October 31, 1865.


NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLT SERENE.


Conroy Fileler enlisted at Antioch, Pebinary 29, 1565; died nt Eastport Miss., May 22, 1-65; acebleutal wound.


William C. Gatlin enlisted from State of Arktests, June 25, 1862, promoted Corporal; musterel out June 15, 1865.


Oscar H. GMord enlisted Jannary 15, 1863; discharged September 9, 1-6


George Gibbons enlisted from Mellenry county, February 27. 195 mustered ont December 11, 1855.


Stephen W. Harter enlisted from Porter county, Did, Welcher 15. 1-01. Veteran: promoted Veterinary Surgeons address. Caster, unio.


George W. Hender enlisted from Tassilong, Ind., Ocolor :0 1-61


Charles Hatton cvlisted from Fels, November 20, 1564, wortered our October 31, 1865.


Dennison Herrick enlisted from Marengo, February 1, 1565, unasteure oul October 31, 1865.


James A. Henry enlisted from Libertyville, February 16. 1565 mastered off October 31, 1865; address Clay Centre, han.


Pling Hudson enlisted from Victor, February 21, 1.05; nustold out Of iller 31, 1865.


Charles D. Harmon enlisted from Victor, February 21, 1865, mu spre Gal October 31. 1865.


Seth B. Hough eslisted from Victor February 2 , 1865, mastered ofit Orkober 31, 1863.


George H. Husted enlisted from Victor, Felchary 21, 15th, mushed out October 31, 1865.


John J. Haley enlisted frota Chicago, February 19, 1 05, masteredof October 31, 1865.


John Horton enlisted from Lysander February 25, 1965 mustered out ing; 28, 1865.


Spencer Holmes enlisted from Belvidere, February 5, 1865; de erted July 19. 1865.


Stephen F. Hall enlisted from Antioch, February 99. 115, resorted October 18, 1965.


Charles Harkness unlisted from In sander, February 22, ist leserto Gena 18, 1865.


William Harmon, enlisted from Lysander, February 25 1405; de cried ne 5, 1865.


Daniel H. Jones enlisted from Beans, February 1, 1955, musticed out October 31. 1565.


Charles II. Krich enlisted at Valparaiso, November 19, 1861; veteran; po moted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1865.


William J. Kelly enlisted from Belvidere. February 14, 1565, mustered out October 31, 1565.


Charles Kimball enlisted from Howard. March 1, 1995; mastered out October 31, 1865.


Daniel H. Knight enlisted from Adams, February 28 1565, musterel out August 23, 1915.


Philip H. Louis enlisted from Union, Der enter It. 101, dirboteel Jenaats 9, 1862.


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Thous Laban enlisted from Belvidere. February 18, 1965, Ban tered out Ofto- ber 31, 1865.


Alfred H. Ladd enlisted from Paw Paw, February 17, 1965, mastered out October 31, 1965.


James Lynch enlisted at Chicago. April 11, 1995; nstered out October 31. 1865.


John Lobenhofer enlisted at Chicago, April5, 1865; methodeet October !!! 1865.


Edward Langloise enlisted at St. Ann. April 1, 186; mastered out October 31, 1865.


Stephen R. Levictor enlisted from Fond du Lac, October 7. 1.11; mastered out October 31, 1865.


David Long enlisted from Onarga, October 20, 1542, deserted July 1. 1861 Henry Marlatt enlisted from Denver, January 19, 1862; intheted of January 28, 1865.


Michael Maguire culi-ted at Chicago, March 11, 1801: promoted Corport: mustered out October 31, 1415.


Joseph M. Maginis enlisted from Chicago, February 16, 1-15, mustered out October 31, 1865.


Charles Montooth enlisted from Greenwood, February 17. 15 musterel ont October 31. 1865.


William McDonald enlisted from Howard, March 4, 1955, fanstand out October 31, 1965.


Matthew McCrank enlisted from Chicago, April 1, 1865, mut Tered out (ojo. ber 31, 1565.


John McCormick enlisted from Peoria, March 80, 1500, aber insane al muster out of regiment.


Benjamin F. Mann (or Mont enlisted front Thompson, March 25, 1865, Is tered out October 81. 1865.


Murry G. Maxwell enlistel from Kendall, March 9, 1965 mastered on! October 51, 1865.


John McGowen culistet from Chicago, February 25. 10h, noMore ! ott October 31, 1565.


De Witt C. Millerenlisted from Lysander, March 1, 1865, man fored out Sop tember 25, 1565.


Charles Martin enlisted from Saratoga. February 28, 15 deserted Anche 12, 1865.


Robert Norris enlisted from Chicago. April 8, 1-65; mastered out October 31, 1865. Charles Newman enlisted at Chicago, April 11. 1505; musterel oft October 31, 1805.


Gilbert Oberton enlisted at Chicago, February 23, 1965. nurtured out Octo- ber 31, 1865.


William Parkhurst enlisted from Union, Ind., October 18, 1801: rejected November 21, 1561.


Edward S. Payne enlisted from Spring. February 16 Thy inpetered out October 31, 1865.


NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.


George Payne enlisted from Spring, February 16, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1565.


Luther Payne enlisted from Spring, February 15, 1865; deserted October 15 1865.


Charles II. Parrington enlisted from Adams, February 25, 1865, mm. tered out October 31, 1865.


Ira Prisbery enlisted from Lysander, February 27, 1865; mustered out Octo. ber 31, 1865.


Benjamin Poters enlisted from Tassinong, November 1, 1861.


Edwin Richards enlisted from Valparaiso, October 22, 1861; veteran, mas- tered out October 31, 1865: address Battle Creek. M ch.


Edward Reardon enlisted from Roscoe, February 16, 1565; mustered out October 31, 1565.


William H. H. Russell enlisted from Sugar Grove, February 21, 1865, 1007. tered out October 31. 1865.


John R. Hangick alsted from Elgin, February 2, 1G., musicand out August 28, 1865.


George A. Ren enlisted from Lysander, February 25, 1805; deserted July 19. 1805.


George Rose deserted December 18, 1862.


Byroa Smith enlisted from Morgan, October 21, 1961; veteran; died at Pon- totoc, Miss., of wounds received July 18, 1964.


Adam Short enlisted at Chicago, February 11, 1562; veteran; promotel Sad- dler Sergeant : mustered out October 31, 1865.


Herbert R. Shearer enlisted from Marengo, February 2. 1865: misterel out October 31, 1565.


Russell Strong enlisted from Riley, February 2, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Thomas Stafford enlisted from Saratoga, February 28, 1865; mustered out October 21, 1965.


Volner Streeter enlisted, from Franklin, February 16, 1865; mms.er ! om! October 31. 1955.


John Sallinger enlisted from Jmuona, February 18, 1sb5; must red oft Ocio- ber 31, 1863.


George Schurtrum enlisted from Columbus, April 4, 1865; mastered out October 31, 1565.


George A. Shick enlisted from Chicago, May 8, 1-64; discharged for disabil. ity, February 7, 1865.


Cooley P. Smith enlisted from Kingston, February 21, 1865; deserted July 19, 1865.


Henry Strong enlisted from Lysander, February 25, 1465: deserted August 12, 1965.


Charles Tanner onlisted from Belvidere, February 15, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1565.


Robert Trascel enlisted from Belvidere, February 18, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Samuel Turu resisted from Belvidere, February 13, Foi, naste ed out Sop. tember 15, 186).


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Jesse Urry enlisted from Riley, February 9, 1865; mistered out October 31, 1565.


John T. Vorus enlisted from Bonus, February 1, 1365, promoted Corporal; mustered out October 31, 1855.


Jacob Wild enli. ted from Bourbon, Ind., September 10, 1861.


Thomas Walker enlisted froin Apple River, March 6, 1965. mustered out October 81, 1865; address, Schuyler, Neh.


Edward Wood enlisted from Chicago, April 11, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.


Robert Watson enlisted from Franklin, February 29, 1965; mastered out July 25, 1805.


Daniel T. Warren enlisted from Sycamore, January 26, 1865; deserted Sep- tember 8, 1965.


Harris Woodard enlisted from Spring. February 14, 1865, deserted Auge -E 0, 1865.


William Yourog alsted from Lysander, February 25, 1mm, deserted Jim 5, 1505.


COMPANY H.


Company H. Ninth Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, was recruited mainly in Kewanee, Henry county, Ill., and vicinity, and arrived in camp in the carly part of October and was mustered into the service October 17. 1561.


This company was gathered in by Linns D. Bishop, Edwin W. Luce, Henry Prather. Walter B. Anderson and James H. Min- ray, and the following were the first commissioned officers- Cap- tain Linus B. Bishop. First Lieutenant Edwin Lucc, and the Sep- ond Lieutenant Edward Prather.


Company B was musteral into the service October 17, 1501. and did excellent service during the whole term of the war. Being a company always anmed with cabines and sabores, they were often called upon for swift mounted action, and in the change were ever in the front, and gallant and brave in their actions in the field.


Though somewhat unfortunate in having their commissioned officers sought out and placed on detached service, they still had many among them fully competent to lead. In the heroic, though wild and unfortunate charge of Company H. at Tupelo, Miss., July 15, 1864, where, under the command of the brave and gal- lant Lieutenant MeMahon, who here lost his life, this gallant company charged right up to the breastworks of the enemy and gallantly hold their ground until amoveed down and driven hook by the overwhelming numbers of the enemy.


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NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.


In all prominent engagements of the Ninth Company II was on hand and many joined the new organization as veterans.


Their number at muster in was eighty-eight, the whole num ber belonging to company two hundred and twenty-three.


SKETCH OF CAPTAIN CHARLES T. SOAMMON.


Charles T. Scamion, son of the Honorable J. Young Semanion, joined the Ninth in the fall of 1861, and was commissioned Fir t Lieutenant of Company L, butdid not serve much of his time with the regiment, as he was on detached servicewith the staff of General Fred Steele.


He was promoted to be Captain of Company HI, January 15, 1863, on the promotion of Captain Bishop, still remaining away with the regiment, and ww mustered out of the service at the expiration of his teri of service in 1865.


SKETCH OF CAPTAIN SOWERBY.


Frank W. Sowerby enlisted in the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, October 8, 1861. 11 Kewaniec, Ill., and served in Company H until the end of the war.


He served faithfully in all the engagements of Company H, re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1864, and wa, promoted First Sergeant of his company Jane ary 20, 1864; was commissioned Second Lieutenant, and again promoted March. 28, 1865, to be First Lieutenant of his Company, H, and on the 15th of Sep- tember, 1865, was commissioned to be Captain of the company he served so long and faithfully.


He was a popular, brave and efficient officer, ready at all times to do his full duty, and had the confidence and esteem of all his comrades.


Captain Sowerby was mustered out of the service at Selma, Al .. October 31, 1865, and later removed to San Antonio, Tex., his presset address, 1959.


SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT PRATHER


Henry Prather joined the Ninth Hiro's Cavalry, and was commissiestd Second Lieutenant of Company-H, October 17, 1801, But My health faking it. remain: 1 but a short time.


He resigned bis commission November 10, 1561, and returned to his home in Kewanee, Ill.


SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT ANDERSON.


Walter B. Anderson enlisted in the Ninth Ilinois Cavalry at Kewanee, Sop tember 10, 1561, and was appointed First Sergeant of Company H. and on the resignation of Henry Prather was promoted to be Second Lieutenant of his com- pany, which position he filled creditably until May 26, 1862, when he resigned at Jacksonport, Ark.


SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT LUCE.


Edwin W. Luce was commissioned to be First Lieutenant of Company II, having enlisted at Kewanee, Ill., bat remained but a short time with the regi ment; marched with the Ninth from Pilot Knob, Mo. to the Little Black River. where, his health having failed, be resisted ids commission, and returned to hi home in Illinois.


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SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT MCCLURE.


Alexander W. McClure enlisted from Cass county, Ind., November 2, 1-61 in Company E, Ninth Illinois Cavalry, and was soon after promoted forpor of his company, and being a man of unusual ability he was detailed at regi mental headquarters, where he remained on duty until October 1. 1-12, when. a vacancy in the first heutenantey of Company H occurring he wascom.msistored to that position and was in command of his company for some time. He wer then placed on detached service as Juspector of Cavalry on the staff of Geder !! Grierson, serving in that capacity until his term of service expired Novemtops 1864, when he was mustered out. Lieutenant McClure was a good sollier and . fine officer. Brave and dashing in manner, he was quick to see and perfor everything in the line of duty. After leaving the anny the subject of this sket h engaged actively in business in Chicago. He is a man of considerable literary ability and is a contributor to some of the leading periodicals of the country. In 1887 he received an offer to go East and east his fortunes with a large manufaut- uring corporation, and removed with his family to Hoosac Falls, N. Y .. which is believed to be his pressat address, 1855.




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