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SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT MURRAY.
James HI. Murray enlisted September 9, 1861, at Kewanee, III., and was mnu tered into service as Corporal of Company H.
He was a brave and capable soldier, re-enlisted as a veteran January 1, 1est and was appointed Sergeant of his company; again promoted March 28, 1865. 10 be Second Lieutenant, and on the 15th of September, 1865, was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company II, Ninth Illinois Cavalry.
Lieutenant Murray was a brave, reliable, good soldier, always ready for : ns duty, with the regiment from first to last, and respected by all his comydes.
He was mustered out October 31, 1865, at Selma, Ala.
His present address is Galva, Henry County, HIL., May, 1SS5.
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Robert C. Page enlisted at Kewanee in the Ninth Minois Cavalry in 11. and re-enlisted as a veteran, January 1. 1861. and was appointed Sergeant.
He served faithfully with his company during the period of the existence of the regiment, was promoted Second Lieutenant September 15, 1565, but did pol muster as such.
lle was mustered out as First Sergeant of Company H, October 81, 156).
His present address, March, 1888, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT CUNNINGHAM.
Edward Cunningham enlisted in the Ninth Ilinois Cavalry, September 4. 1861, from Mattoon, II., and was appointed Corporal of Company HI, from which position he was promoted and commissioned to be Secend Lieutenant of his company, and remained in the field to January 20, 1861, when he resigned tas commission in the service and returned to his Home in Illinois.
SKETCH OF EX-GOVERNOR NANCE.
Albinus Nance at the age of sixteen enlisted April 24 14 in company 1 of the Ninth Ilinois Cavalry at Kewanee. 11.
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He served with the regiment well and bravely till the final musters out of the regiment at Selina, Ala., October 31, 1865.
At the close of the war he returned to Illinois and stadied law, removing to Nebraska in 1871, opened a law office in Osceola, where he soon assumed a lead- ing position as one of the foremost lawyers of the State.
He entered politics in 1874, and was elected to the Nebraska House of Rep- resentatives.
In May, 1876, war elected a delegate to the Republican National Convention a! Cincinnati, and was Chairman of the Nebraska delegation.
In the fall of 1876, he was elected to the Legislature, and after an exciting contest was chosen Speaker of that body.
In November, 1578, was elected Governor of Nebraska, and in 1880 he was re-elected Governor, and was so popular that he ran ahead of the regular Repule Jican ticket over one thousand votes.
Atthe expiration of his second term, he declined a renomination, ard engaged at Osceola, Neb., in the banking business, which he still carries (a).
He was married in the fall of 1865 to Miss Sarah White, and has one daughter, Helen M.
Governor Nance is a man of much ability, of broad and liberal views a strong Republican, and one of Nebraska's most popular and externed citizens.
. His present address is where he first settled in 1871, Osceola, Neb.
ROSTER OF COMPANY H.
Sergeant John Farr enlisted from Kewanee, September 19, 1861; mustered out October 27, 1864; address, Parsons, Kan.
Sergeant William W. Whitaker enlisted from Farmington, September 2, 1501; reduced to ranks and dropped.
Corporal Royal A. Haskins enlisted from Chicago, September 25, 1861, died at Lowell, Ind., 1852.
Corporal David W. Poor enlisted from Kewanee, September 11, 1861; 140 moted Sergeant; mustered out October 19, 1- 61; add. , Suahvile, Neb.
Corporal Jolin W. Nichols enli ted from Kewanee, September 17, 1861; pro- moted Sergeant; mustered out October 27, 1564.
Bugler Selden Miner enlisted from Kewanee, October 15, 1861; inustered out July 22, 1864, to accept promotion as AAssistant Surgeen Third Alabama Cavalry : address, Elmira, Ill.
Farrier James McGuire enlisted from Kewanee, September 9, 1861; mustered out October 27, 1864.
Nicholas Burns enlisted from Chicago, October 16, 1861; dropped; term ex- pired.
Thomas Burns enlisted from Chicago, October 16, 1861; deserted Novender 12, 1861.
Benjamin Bowens enlisted from Kewanee, October 16, 1861.
William R. Cherry enlisted from Kewanee, September 10, 1861; accidentally killed December 31, 1861.
George W. Custer enlisted from Kewanee, September 17, 1801: die hard October 6, 1863, for disability .
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Henry Clark enlisted from Kewanee. September 17, 1861; veteran; IBiere outto date, February 14, 1865; prisoner of war.
Edward Connell enlisted October 17, 1861.
Albert J. Carter enlisted from Kewanee, September 20, 1861; discharged January 9, 1863.
Jolin P. Charbonier enlisted from Chicago, September 20, 1861.
James Cornelius enlisted from Chicago, October 1, 1861; died at Anderson ville prison, August 24, 1864; grave, 6738.
Thomas Davis enlisted from Henry County, September 17, 1861: Veteran, promoted Sergeant; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Frederick Dunn enlisted from Kewanee, September 17, 1861; veteran, pro- moted Sergeant; mustered out, October 31, 1865.
Charles Dack enlisted from Kewanee, September 26, 1861; died at Andorson- ville prison, September 8, 1864; grave, 8187.
John Deitz enlisted from Geneseo, September 25, 1861; discharged Septem. ber 25, 1802, for disability.
George Dicas enlisted from Genesco, September 13, 1861; veteran, mustered out December 9, 1864.
John Dean enlisted from Chicago, October 14, 1961.
Cornelius Evans enlisted from Kewanee, September 24, 1861: mustered out October 31, 1804.
. George A. England enlisted from Chicago, September 14, 1861; deserted No- vember 12, 1861.
John Fester enlisted at Chicago, September 25, 1861; mustered out October 27, 1864.
John Foley enlisted at Chicago, September 17, 1861; mustered out JJune 9. 186-4.
John Gibson enlisted at Chicago, October 14, 1861, deserted Novemsker 6. 1861.
James Glaspey enlisted at Chicago, October 17, 1861, deserted November: ~. 1861.
Robert Gowans enlisted at Chicago, October 14, 1861; deserted Dumber 6. 1861.
John Gilmaster enlisted September 80, 1561.
William H. Harrison enlisted at Kewanee. September 9, 1961.
Robert Holland enlisted at Chicago, October 11, 1961; veteran; mastered out October 31, 1865: address Tillbury Centre, Ont.
William E. Howden enlisted at Chicago, October 16, 1861; discharged Sep- tember 26, 1862, for disability.
George Harris enliste: at Kewance September 17, 180 1; n ustered out Decen- ber 9, 1864, as Sergeant.
John W. Holdback enlisted October 16, 1561.
Bernard Helline enlisted at Kewanee, September 24, 1861.
Peter Hadburg enlisted at Kewanee, September 24, 1861, discharged Novem- ber 9,- 1862, for disability.
Matthew P. Jackson enlisted at Chicago, October 14, 1561; died m' Helene, Ark., September 20. 1802.
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NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.
John Johnston culisted from Chicago, October 19, 1561; dropped.
Jolin Kermene enlisted at Kewanee, September 17. 1861.
Hugh C. Kirk enlisted Kewanee, September 17, 1861; mustered out Decem- ber 9. 1564 as Corporal: address, Prescott, Kan.
John W. King enlisted October 16, 1861.
Theodore Kay enlisted from Kewance, September 24, 1861; mustered out October 27, 1801, as Sergeant; address Jericho Springs, Mo.
Thomas Koy enlisted from Chicago, September 24, 1861; discharged April 21, 1862, for disabilty; address, 455 Convent street .. Orosha, Neb.
Michael Lynch enlisted from Chicago, September 17, 1861.
Henry Lader enlisted from Kewanee, September 25, 1861.
William Looby enlisted from Chicago, October 7, 1861.
Heury Lattz enlisted from Crete, October 9, 1861; transfered to Company D. Pendegrast McGuire enlisted from Kewanee, September 16, 1861: transferred to Company M.
John Marshall enlisted at Kewanee September 16, 1861; discharged April 11, 1502; disability.
Patrick Murray enlisted October 14, 1861.
Henry Mandeville enlisted from Kewanee September 24, 1861; died st Helena August 1, 1862.
Michael Mitchell enlisted from Kewanee September, 4, 1861.
Christian Meyer enlisted from Kewanee, September 19, 1861.
Heury E McCoy enlisted October 19, 1861; transferred to Company L.
George E. Newton enlisted at Kewanee, September 7, 1861; discharged Octo- ber 20, 1562.
Huric Ogren enlisted at Chicago September 17, 1861; discharged August 20, 1502: disability.
Philip Orcutt enlisted at Kewance, October 17, 1861; mustered ont October 27, 1961.
Thomas Pulled calisted at Kovance, September 6, Isti; veteran; mustered out October 31, 15tin.
George Prather enlisted at Kewanee, September 25, 1861.
George W. Patch enlisted at Chicago, October 4, 1501; discharged September 50, 1562. for disability.
Oliver L. Patch enlisted at Chicago, October 4, 1861; discharged September 30. 1-62, for disability .
William P. Reed enlisted at Kewanee. September 4, 1861; prisoner of war; latestered out to date from February 18, 1865.
Clemens Reineke enlisted at Chicago, October 15, 1561, transferred to Com- pang F. November 7, 1861.
Arthur Rooney enlisted at Chicago, October 17, 1861; mustered out Decent- ber 9, 1565.
Charles Rose enlisted September 10, 1861; transferred to Company L.
Peter Rodgers enlisted October 7, 1861.
Elijah J. Rice enlisted at Chicago, October 16, 1:61; deserted December 6, 1581.
Edward Rouse enlisted at Chicago, October 11, 1587; hard. Desember 6. 1562; address, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
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John A. Schanh enlisted at Chicago, September 9, 1861.
Asa Smith enlisted at Kewanee, October S, 1861; veteran; promoted Sergeant; killed at Tupelo, Miss., July 15, 1861.
Frank Shock enlisted at Chicago, October 15, 1861 ; discharged April 11, 1869, for disability.
Pierson Swanson enlisted at Chicago, October 17, 1861; died in Cahaba prison, April 15, 1865.
Orlando E. Thompson enlisted at Kewanee, September 26, 1861; promoted Corporal, prisoner of war; mustered out October 31, 1505.
William Winship enlisted at Kewanee, September 11, 1801; veteran; mustered out October 31, 1805, as Sergeant; address, Cuba, Ill.
Joseph Walhurst enlisted at Kewanee, September 20, 1501; veteran; mustered out October 31, 1865, as Corporal.
Vipe Walch enlisted at Chicago, October 9, 1861; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Robert Wilkie enlisted at Chicago, October 7, 1861; veteran; mustered out October 31, 1565, as Wagoner.
Francis Wayland enlisted October 15, 1861.
RECRUITS.
. Charles Anderson enlisted at Chicago, September 5, 1561; deserted December 15, 1861.
Aaron B. Austin enlisted at Chicago, February 20, 1862; discharged Febru- ary 16, 1865.
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Lycius M. Addleman enlisted at Chicago, March 20, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865; address, Stevens Point, Wis.
Robert Andrews enlisted at Chicago March 20, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1805.
Samuel Armon enlisted at Kewanee, February 7, 155 -; mustered out Scp- tember 1, 1865.
John IL. Ash enlisted at Weathersfield, February 28. 196 -; mastered out Soft tember 19, 1865.
James Anderson enlisted at Kewanee, February 27, 150 ; deserted August 4, 1865.
lliram Anderson-
John Bright enlisted at Kewanee, September 20, 1861; veteran; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Thomas Brown enlisted at Kewanee, September 25, 1861: deserted February 2, 1862.
James M. Brown rejected January 1, 1862.
William C. Butler enlisted at Kewanee, March 21, 1864. mustered out Octo. ber 31, 1865.
Amos Bye enlisted at Weathersfield, February 28, 1865, nustered out Oito. ber 31, 1865.
Albert Bellows enlisted at Kewanee, January 26, 1864; died on battlefield at Tupelo, Miss., July 15, 1864, of wounds.
Franklin Bailey enlisted from Buena Vista, W., March 5, 198, der June 19, 1865.
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NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.
Gordon B. Bishop colisted at Chicago, March 7, 1565; deserted August 1, 1865.
Henry M. Clark enlisted from Flora, Maich 4, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
John Coleman enlisted at Kewanee, February 10, 1501; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1863.
Alexander W. Collins enlisted at Chicago, March 7, 1965, mastered out Oc- tober 31, 1865.
John H. Cole enlisted from Belvidere, March 2, 1965; mustered out October 31, 1865.
James L. Cheney enlisted from Flora, March 4, 1805; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Nathaniel Carl enlisted from Chicago, March S, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Henry T. Cramer enlisted from Chicago, March 20, 1865; deserted July 19, 1865.
Herman Casteal enlisted from Aurora, March 20, 186 :: deserted July 24. 1865.
Peter Campbell. (See Company A.)
Riebard HI. Delmege enlisted from Chicago, January 1, 1862; address, Afton, Iowa.
Raymond C. Delmese enlisted from Kewanee, March 21, 1564; mustered out October 31, 1865, as Sergeant.
William J. Duff enlisted from Kewanee, March 21, 1864; mustered out Octo- ber 31. 1865, as Corporal.
Charles Delmeye enlisted from Kewanee, February 10, 1864; mustered out October 31, 1865.
James Denny enlisted from Kewance, February 7, 1865; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865.
Tim Donovan culisted from Kewauce, February 27, 1965; mustered out October 31, 1505.
George W. Dutton enlisted from Belvidere, March 2, 1565; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Thomas Dickery enlisted from Chicago, March 3, 1865; mustered out Octu ber 31, 1865.
Webster Dyer enlisted from Chicago, March 11, 1805; mustered out October 31, 1865; address, Madison, Dak.
James W. Dunham enlisted from Chicago, March 8, 1865; deserted April 23, 1965.
George W. Earl enlisted from Rockford March 4, 1965; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Richard G. Espey enlisted from Weathersfield, February 25, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865; address, Galva, Ill.
Thomas Flanagan enlisted from Kewanee, February 28, 1861; mustered out October 31, 1565.
Christopher Flanagan enlisted from Kewanee, March 21, 1961; mastered cul October 21. 150.
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Charles E. Folsom enlisted from Kewanee, February 26, 1861, mustered out October 31, 1865; address, Kewanee, Ill.
Henry C. Folsom.
Augustus Gilner enlisted from Chicago, October 21, 1861; deserted August 11, 1862.
Irwin J. Gutches enlisted from Weathersfield, February 6, 1565; mustere dont October 31, 1865.
Oliver P. George enlisted from Kewanee, February 1, 1863; address, Kewa- nee, Ill.
James Gutleib.
Preston J. Hawkins enlisted from Galva, November 17, 1863; mustered out October 31, 1865. as Sergeant.
George W. Henderson enlisted from Deanington, February 21, 1861; mustered out October 31, 1865, as blacksmith.
William Hill enlisted from Kewanee, February 29, 1864; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865.
Lezer House enlisted from Kewanee, May 2, 1864; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Samuel Harris enlisted from Flora, March 21, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
William Howden enlisted from Chicago, March 25, 1861; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865.
Andrew Hume, mastered out October 31, 1856.
John Hofft mustered out October 31, 1865; address, 757 Clybourn avenue, Chicago.
John W. Halstead enlisted at Kewanee, February 6, 1864; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865, as Corporal.
Charles Jeneke enlisted at Chicago, Jaun try 6, 1862; discharged July 20. 1862, for disability.
John C. Jacobs enlisted at Kewance, January 25, 1864; absent, sick, at mus- ter-out of regiment.
Joseph Jacobs, Jr., enlisted at Kewanee, January 25, 1964; mustered out October 31. 1865.
Jeremiah Jones enlisted at Kewance, January 25, 1564; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Daniel Jacobs enlisted at Kewanee, February 20, 1564; desertel October. 1864.
Joseph Jacobs, Sr., deserted July 19, 1865.
Charles Kohn enlisted at Chicago, December 18, 1861.
William Knaggs enlisted at Kewance, October 25, 1861; died at Pilot Knob, Mo., April 3, 1862.
Alexander Klonkee deserted March 3, 1562.
Czar Kent enlisted at Kewanee, February 7, 1865; mastered ont October 31. 1865.
George Kay enlisted from Saxon, February 10, 1864; mustered out June 9. 1865; address, La Fayette, Il.
John F. Kellogg enlisted at Chicago, March 20, 1-5, decided Argu : 0. 1865.
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NINTH ILLINOIS CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS.
Parker Lester enlisted at Weathersfield, February 6, 1865: mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865, as Corporal.
David Lillis enlisted from Hanna, February 28, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Samuel Leflingwell enlisted at Chicago, March 20, 1865; mustered out Oeto ber 31, 1865.
John Lowrery enlisted at Chicago, March 15, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Henry Lewis enlisted at La Fayette, January 1, 1863; died at Charleston, S. C., while prisoner.
Daniel F. Lacks enlisted at Chicago, March 8, 1865; deserted April 23, 1865.
Samuel R. Lewis enlisted from La Fayette, January 1, 1563; deserted July 24, 1865.
French Luke enlisted at Chicago, March 17, 1865; deserted August 14, 1565. William H. Mudge enlisted at Chicago, December 18, 1861; mustered ou! January 4, 1865. as Saddle Sergeant; died at Lowell, Ind., July 16, 1857
William P. Milliman enlisted at Chicago, November 15, 1861; descried Devem. ber 27, 1SC1.
Eugene McDonald enlisted at Jacksonport, Ark., June 19, 1862.
William J. Mooney enlisted at Kewanee, January 26, 1864; mustered om June 22, 1965.
Thomas MeClure enlisted at Kewanee, February 26, 1864; mustered out October 31, 1865; address, Kewanre, Ill.
David MeMilien enlisted at Weathersfield, February 6, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Martin McCartney enlisted at Chicago, March 4, 1865, mustered out October 31, 1865.
Samuel McCormick enlisted from Niles, March 4, 1865; mustered out (et0- ber 31, 1865.
William Marston enlisted at Chicago, March 20, 1565; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Daniel Miner enlisted at Franklin, February 11, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1805.
Littlefair March enlisted from Courtland, April 4, 1861; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865; address, Offerle, Kan.
Thomas J. Miller enlisted from Chicago, February 27, 1855; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Charles M. Miller enlisted from Chicago, March 31, 1865; mustered out Octb ber 31, 1865.
Charles Minney enlisted from Weathersfield, February 28, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1-65.
William R. Maxwell enlisted from Weathersfield, February 26. 1865, died at Paducah, Ky., March 29, 1565.
John Mann enlisted from Kewanee, February 27, 1865, deserted August 20, 1865.
Herman Nelson enlisted from Kewanee, January 25. 1864: 10010 ed oft O. tober 31, 1865, as Bugler.
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Oliver Norton enlisted from Chicago, March 8, 1805: mustered out October 31, 1865.
James D. Nickerson enlisted from Chicago March 20, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
John Otterstiom discharged July 20, 1562, for disability.
Alonzo Otto mustered out October 31, 1865.
John Perry enlisted at Jacksonport, Ark., June 26, 1862.
Fielding W. Poe enlisted from Chicago, July 29, 1864: mustered out Octoles 31, 1865, as Sergeant.
Jason M. Pratt enlisted from Chicago, March 31, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865. as Bugler.
William Peterson enlisted at Kewanee, February 26, 1864; mistered out Oc- tober 31, 1865.
Charles R. Phillips enlisted at Chicago, April 5, 1565; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Isaiah Phillipson enlisted from Nunda, February 23, 1805: mustered out Octo ber 31, 1865.
Albert G. Razycki enlisted from Pitman's Ferry, Ark., August 24, 1802, dis charged Angust 25, 1865.
Snow Richardson culisted at Kowance, February 25, 1864; mustered out October 31, 1865.
George A. Richardson enlisted from Plattsville, Miss., March 7, 1805, mus- tered out October 31, 1865.
Reuben Robinson enlisted from Knoxville, January 25. 1501; discharged August 4, 1865, by reason of wounds.
John Ryan enlisted at Chicago, March 3, 1565; deserted August 19, 186.
Alfred R. Stolph enlisted from Aurora, December 25; 1-51; discharged Feb- ruary 1, 1862. for disability.
Dudley Schoonover enlisted at Kewanee, January 1, 1863; mustered ont () ;- ber 31, 1865, as Corporal.
Benjamin T. Stuart enlisted at Kewanee, February 7, 1505; mustered out October 31, 1-65, as Corporal, address, Neponset, 111.
Robert Stratton enlisted at Kewanee, March 21, 1961, mu fered out veleber 31, 1865.
William M. Smith enlisted from Kewanee, February 7, 1865; mustered ont October 31, 1865; address, Rock Falls, I!l.
John W. Stokes enlisted at Kewanee, February 7, 1865; mistered out Octo ber 31, 1865.
John C. Shaw enlisted from Toulon, February 21, 1565, mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865.
Patrick Smith enlisted from Toulon, February 11, 1565; mustered out October 31, 1865.
Julius Seaman enlisted at Chicago, March 20, 1865; mustered out June 2, 1865.
Franklin Stephens enlisted at Kewanee, February 10, 1864; died at Gallatin, Tenn., February 9, 1864.
Jeremiah Sullivan enlisted : Chicago, Mar 18, Hanem. alledantes 4, les5.
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Charles G. Tinker enlisted at Chicago, October 7, 1861; veteran; deserted July 19, 1863.
Robert R. Thompson enlisted from Henry county; veteran; promoted Ser- geant: mustered out October 31, 1865.
Herman Van Gordon enlisted at Chicago, March 8, 1805; im stered out October 31, 1865.
Israel Vanness enlisted at Chicago, March 8, 1805; deserted August 4, 1965. Sidney Wood enlisted from Augusta, Ark., July 5, 1862; deserted Novender 11, 1862.
Benjamin A. Wedge enlisted from Weathersfield, February 28, 1565; muis- tered out October 31, 1865.
August Wedderman enlisted at Chicago, April 8, 1865; mustered out October 31, 1865.
William F. Wheeler enlisted at Kewanee, March 21, 1864; died at Mout- gomery, Ala., August 21, 1865.
August Weaver.
Lewis C. Young enlisted at Kewanee, February 7, 1865; mustered out Octo- ber 31, 1865.
COMPANY I.
Company I. of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, was recruited largely in the neighborhood of Belvidere. Boone county. Ill., but had in its ranks a number from other towns in the vicinity. It was brought together mainly by the first conmis sioned officers of the company, who were Captain William M. Chidister, First Lieutenant Joseph W. Harper, and Second Lieu- tenant Leander L. Shattuck.
Company I was mustered into the service October 28. 1561. and the service it rendered under the very efficient officers of the company was second to none, having in its ranks men from all the various walks of life, and always anxious to make an honor- able record. When there were scouts on hand, details to be made. this company could always be "counted in, " and bravely and gallantly performed every duty pertaining to the arduous life of cavalry soldiers.
In the re-organization of the regiment, in March, 1564. a large proportion of Company I became veterans, and, still under the command of their gallant Captain Harper maintained the fine reputation they had established. Then when Captain Jenner and the new officers came to the front the company went right on in the good work and were as before ever ready, and always performed with alacrity all that good cavalry soldiers could do.
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The number in company when mustered into the service was eighty-seven; total enlisted, two hundred and twenty-two.
SKETCH OF CAPTAIN CHIDISTER.
William M. Chidister joined the Ninth Illinois Cavalry at Chicago, III., as First Lieutenant of Company I, October 23, and was promoted Captain, Novem- ber 17, 1861.
He remained with the regiment during the Missouri and Arkansas campaigns, and was discharged October 3, 1862, at Helena, Ark.
SKETCH OF CAPTAIN JENNER.
Harvey M. Jeuner enlisted from Caledonia, September 12. 1861, and Was mustered into the service as Corporal of Company ), Ninth Illinois Cavalry, Octo- bor 23, 1861; re-enlisted as a veteran, and was appointed Ser; eat June 1, 1864; promoted to be First Sergeant soon after, and again promoted and commissioned First Lieutenant, December 4, 1864, and Captain of Company 1, May 10, 1865, remaining on duty constantly with the regiment until October : 1, 1805, when he was mustered out at Selma, Ala.
Captain Jeuner was among the best officers of the regiment. Resolute and brave, no danger appalled him, for he was ready and anxious at all times to per- form his full duty, and more with his gallant command of Company I.
He was in all the engagements in which his company took part, and gained and held the respect of both officers and men.
Since the war Captain Jenner has located in Chicago, Ill., which is his pres- ent address.
SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT ABBOTT.
Othman A. Abbott enlisted from Kingston, September 12, 1861, in Company I, of the Ninth, and re-enlisted as a veteran, March 1, 1864; was appointed Sergeald and commission- Second Lieutenant, February 22, 1565; was again proutotel, May 10, 1865, to be First Lieutenant, remaining with his company until October 31, 1805, when he was mustered out at Schua, Ala.
Lieutenant Abbott was and is a man of muchability. He was a good soldier. brave and gallant, and always in the front ready for duty. He received a wourd at Hurricane Creek, July 12, 1861, which laid him up in the hospital for some time.
Since the war he has made his home in Nebraska, where, as a successful law- yer and politician, he is widely known and respected, enjoying the confidence of the people to the extent that he has been Lieutenant Governor of the State of his adoption.
His address is Grand Island, Neb.
SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT WESTBROOK.
Abner H. Westbrook enlisted from Kingston, September 12, 1861, and he- came a Sergeant of Company I, Ninth Illinois Cavalry, October 23, 1961; Was promoted to be Second Lieutenant, October 6, 1899, and died of disease at Man phis, Tenn., October 22, 1861.
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