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Sergeant Hans Bruer, e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Dec. 16, '64. Corporal Johann A. Warmecke, e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Corporal William Anderson, e. Sept. 1, 1861, deserted Feb. 5, 1862
Corporal Swan Swanson, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864, as Sergt.
Corporal Henry Rohren, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Corporal Johann H. Mink, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Musician Fred'k Gabel, e. Sept. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran.
PRIVATES.
Anderson Jacob. e. Sept. 1, '61, died at fort Feb. 26, '62. Anderson Andrew, e. Sept. 1, 1861, died April 28, 1862, wds.
Bartman Chas. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Beck Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862. Burgert Chris, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. . Dunker Chas, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Dunker Fred'k, e. Oct. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Dunker Henry, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Durrman Geo. e. Feb. 10, 1864, died at Little Rock, Nov. 10, 1864.
Enzelhaur Fred'k, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Flade Florentin, e. Sept. 1, 1861, trans to V. R. C. May 31, 1864.
Forsellus Fred'k, e. Sept. 1, '61, died Apl. 28, '62, wds. 'Goodman Adam, e. Sept. 1, 186r, died at Mound City, Feb. 17, 1862.
Gulek Geo. c. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. May 30, 1862, wds. Guger Matthias, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865. Gibson Peter, e. Sept. 1, 1861, deserted Feb. 5, 1862. Hofman Geo. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Halverson Henry, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Handshuh Martin, e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Mch. 18, '63. Heisel Peter, e. Sept. 1, '61, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 62. Johnson H. P. c. Sept. 1, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Johnson Gust. e. Sept. 1, 1861, deserted Feb. 5, 1862. Johnson E. J. e. Oct.19, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet., m. o. Nov. 30, 1865.
Klahn Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. May 15, 1863.
Krohn Adolphus, e. Sept. I. '61, disd. Feb. 6, '62, disab. Kranz Geo. e. Oct. 12, 1861, pro. Hospital Steward. Lindan A. Chr. H. e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Lidders Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. March 22, '64, disab. Miller Henry, e. Sept. 1, 1861, died at Tipton, Mo., Jan. 12, 1862.
Olson Christian, e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. May 30, 1865.
Otto Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, '62. Peters Claus, e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. April 1, 1862.
Rohwer Henry, e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Sept. 9, 1862, disab.
Schade Chas. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Schmidt Adam, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Schindler F. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. March 7, 1863. Tunler Louis, e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Timmerman Hans, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. May 30, '65. Wille Gottfried, e. Sept. 1, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Wolin Peter, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Wiese Jas. e. Oct. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Webster S. M. e. Feb. 18, 1864, died at Little Rock, July 18, 1865.
FORTY-FIFTH I. V. I.
The Washburne Lead Mine Regiment was organized at Chicago, Ill., December 25, 1861, by Col. John E. Smith, and mustered into the United States' service as the Forty-fifth Infantry Illinois Volunteers. January 15, 1862, moved to Cairo, Illinois. February Ist, assigned to Brigade of Col. W. H. L. Wallace, Division of Brig. Gen. McClernand. February 4th, landed below Fort Henry, on the Tenhessec, and on the 6th marched into the fort, it having surrendered to the gun-boats. February 11th, moved toward Fort Donelson, and during the suc- ceeding days bore its part of the suffering and of the battle. The flag of the Forty-fifth was the first planted on the enemy's works. Loss-2 killed and 26 wounded. March 4th, moved to the Tennessee River, and 11th, arrived at Savannah. Was engaged in the expedition to Pin Hook. March 25th, moved to Pittsburg Landing, and encamped near Shiloh Church. The Forty-fifth took a conspicuous and honorable part in the two days' bat- tle of Shiloh, losing 26 killed and 199 wounded and missing-nearly one-half of the regiment. April 12th, Col. John E. Smith, of the Forty-fifth, took co umand of the Brigade. During the Siege of Corinth, the regiment was in the First Brigade, Third Division, Reserve, Army of the 'l'ennessee, and bore its full share of the labors and dangers of the campaign. June 4th, the regiment was assigned to Third Brigade, and moved toward Purdy, fifteen miles. On the 5th, matched to Bethel ; 7th, to Montezuma, and on the 8th, to Jackson, Tennessee, the enemy flying on its approach. During the months of June and July, engaged in garrison and guard duty. August IIth, assigned to guarding railroad, near l'oon's Station. On the 31st, after much desperate fighting, companies C and D were captured. The remainder of the regiment, concentrating at Toon's Station, were able to resist the attack of largely outnumbering forces. Loss-3 killed, 13 wounded, and 43 taken prisoners. Sept. 17th, moved to Jackson ; Nov. 2d, to Bolivar, and was assigned to First Brigade, Third Div., Right Wing, Thirteenth Army Corps. Nov. 3, 1862, marched from Bolivar to Van Buren : 4th, to Lagrange, and were assigned to provost duty. 28th, marched to Holly Springs. Dec. 3d, to Waterford ; 4th to Abbeville ; 5th, to Oxford, to Yocona river, near Spring Dale. Communications with the north having been cut off, foraged on the country for supplies. Dec. 17th, notice received of the promotion of Col. John E. Smith, to Brigadier General, ranking from Nov. 29th. Dec. 22d, returned to Oxford. 24th, moved co a camp three miles north of Abbeville, on the Tallahatchie river, where the regiment remained during the month. Mustered out July 12, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, and arrived at Chicago, July 15, 1865, for final payment and discharge.
Adjutant Robert F. Reed, e. as Sergeant Major, Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted Adjutant July 9, 1865. Mustered out (as Sergeant Major) July 12, 1865. Sergeant Major Robert F. Reid, e. September 23, 1861, veteran. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Company H.
Captain John B. Hawley. com. Dec. 24, 1861. Resigned May 26, 1862.
Captain Wm. B. Seymour, com. First Lieutenant, Dec. 24, 1861. Promoted Captain, May 26, 1862. Mus- tered out June 3. 1865.
Captain David O.'Reid, e. as First Sergeant, Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, June 1, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, Oct. 14, 1863. Pro- moted Captain, June 26, 1865. Mustered out (as First Lieutenant) July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant Thos. C. Morris, com. Second Lieu- tenant. Dec. 24, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, May 26, 1862. Resigned Oct. 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant Thos. M. Wallace, e. as Sergeant, Sept. 23, 1861 Re-enlisted as Veteran, Feb. 27, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, June 26, 1865. Mustered out (as Sergeant) July 12, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Wm. Waverling, e. as Corporal, Sept. 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 5. 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant, July 9, 1865. Mustered out (as Sergeant) July 12, 1865.
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Sergeant Chas. W. Kirkland, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1863.
Sergeant Andrew Banks, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 14, 1864, to accept promotion in 4th Miss. C. T. Sergeant Irwin Moore, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans. to U. S. Signal Corps.
Corporal A. P. Patterson, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Sergt.
Corporal Oliver Wells, e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Sergt.
Corporal Owen D. Wilson, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. as Sergt.
Corporal Marvin Perry, e. Nov. 15, '61, disd. Mch. 1,'63. Corporal John Brockham, e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran.
Corporal A. Sedam, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
PRIVATES.
Brayton Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Nov. 18, 1863, disab.
Brayton Jos. e. Sept. 23, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug, 18, 1862.
Bracy M. H. e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1863. Ballard Leroy, e. Sept. 23, 1861, kld. Champion Hills, May 16, 1863.
Bruce Jacob, e. Oct. 14, 1861, drowned in Etowa river, June 21, 1864.
Bowes Francis, e. Oct. 17, 1861, died June 20, 1863, wds., pris. war.
Brasher A. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Brunor Solomon, e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862, disab.
Brown A. H. e. Nov. 19, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Brown W. F. e. Nov. 20, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864 term ex.
Beker H. M. e. Nov. 11, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Beebee Henry, e. Jan. 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 27, 1865, term ex.
Carter M. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cavanaugh Michael, e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65. Cook Jos. e. Oct. 21, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, '64, term ex. Crocker C. e. Nov. 21, 1861, disd. Jan. 9, 1862, disab. Decker Henry, e. Sept. 23, '61, disd. Oct. 12, '62, disab. Disney James, e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. Oct. 14, '62, disab. Dillon Matthew, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Eckman Byram, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 24, 1864, terin ex.
Erret Henry, e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Fowler Thomas, e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at Jefferson Bar- racks, July 5, 1862.
Green Wm. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Griffin Geo. e. Sept. 26, 1861, trans. to Invalid Corps, Dec. 1, 1863. Gordon Cyrus D. e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. Dec. 15, 1862, disab.
Hobson Wm. e. Oct. 20, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862.
Halley R. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, trans. to U. S. Signal Corps, April 21, 1864.
Hutton Henry, e. Nov. 11, 186r, m. o. July 13, 1865. Jenkins Geo. e Sept. 23, 1861, kld. at Shiloh, April 7, 1862.
Kahler H. D. e. Sept. 29, 1861, trans. to Invalid Corps' Sept. 15, 1863.
Lendstiom Jas. J. e. Sept. 23, 186r, wounded, lost foot at Shiloh, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862.
Mitchell Abner, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans. to Invalid Corps, Sept. 15, 1863.
Marquis Amos, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans to Invalid Corps, Sept. 15, 1863.
Maberly A. G. e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. McConnell Jno. e. Nov. 6, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862.
McAfee Robt. e. Nov. 5, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Mumford Jno W. e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at St. Louis, May 22, 1862.
McMahon Martin, e. Sept. 1, 1862.
Owen Fred'k, e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. March 9, 1865, to date Dec. 23, 1864.
Pence Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Corpl.
Reid Robt. F, e. Sept. 23, 1861, promt. Sergt. Major, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Robbins Hezekiah, e. Sept. 23. 1861, m. o. July 12. '65. Randall Geo. W. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862. Stocker Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term cx.
Smith Phillip, e. Oct. 25, 1861, died Louisville, June 26, 1862, wds.
Schneider Phillip, e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23,, 1864, term ex.
Semortier Jacob, e. Aug. 23, 1862, died at Memphis, March 1, 1863.
Tudors Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 13, 1863, disab.
Vance Robt. e. Oct. 26, 1861, m. o. Jan. 17. 1865.
Vanderberg Peter, e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Aug. 13, 1862, disab.
Webster N. M. e. Dec. 20, 1861. m. o. July 12, 1865. as Corpl.
Waverling S. D. R. e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, '64, Wait Samuel N. e. Oct. 7, 1861, deserted Mch. 1, 1863. Wells Frank S. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. White . Anson S. e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, disab.
Webber Arbagh, e. Aug. 26, 1862, on detached duty at m. o. of regt.
Youles Amos, e. Oct. 22, 1861, disd. July 12, '62, wds. Young Jno. C. e. Nov. 3, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Company I.
First Lieutenant Adam W. McLane, e as Corporal, Sept. 26, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 27, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Jenkins John, e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lamore Robt. e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Post Chas. W. e. Oct. to, 1861, died at Chicago, !Jan. 17, 1862.
Company K.
Allen Geo. S. e. Oct. 29. 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex.
Corbin Nathan, m. o. June 3, 1865, as Corpl. Holyoke Geo. T. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. June 3, 1865. McLane Montraville, e. Nov. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65.
THIRTY-SEVENTH I. V. I.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, Illinois, by Colonel Julius White, in September, 1861. It consisted of ten companies of Infantry and two of Cavalry. September 19th, ordered to St. Louis, Missouri. A few days afterward, moved to Booneville; from thence to Otterville, and thence to Spring- field, via Warsaw. Returned to Otterville, under Gen. Hunter, where it remained during the winter. January 24, 1862, marched to Pea Ridge, and participated in the battle of that place. Returned to Cassville. June 27th, marched to Springfield. September 29th, marched to Newtonia, and was present at that battle. Moved to Pea Ridge, and thence, via Huntsville and Osage Springs, to Fayetteville, where it again routed the enemy. Returned to Marionsville, Missouri, and marched to Ozark and fifteen miles toward Hartsville, and, after camping a few days, marched to Camp Lyon, Missouri. Soon after marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, marching 112 miles in three days. Met, fought and defeated the enemy, who were greatly superior to us in numbers. Camped at Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Total number of miles marched, 2,250. December 31, 1865, regiment stationed at Co- lumbus, Texas.
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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
Colonel Myron S. Barnes, commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, Aug. 1, 1861. Promoted Colonel, June 9, 1862. Dismissed Nov. 20, 1862; disability. Removed April 18, 1864.
Major Herman Wolford, commissioned First Lieutenant Co. H, Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted Captain, Feb. 8, 1862. Promoted Major, Sept. 9, 1864. Honorably discharged (as Captain) July 13, 1865.
Corporal Jos. Cushman, e. Aug. 20, 186r, disd. July 16, 1862, disab.
Musician Chas. W. Eaton, e. Aug.15,'6r,disd.Feb.21,'64. Musician Orin A. Whitcomb, e. Sept. 12, 1861.
PRIVATES.
Biglow O. C. e. Sept. 15, 1861, kld. at Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862.
Beadleston A. W. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. Beaumond Edw. e. Sept 17, 1861, disd. Feb. 25, 1864, disab.
Blair Jos. F. e. Sept. 13, 1861, died Feb. 5, 1864.
Carr Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1861, disd. June 9, 1862.
Cane Jas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Davis Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Oct. 16, 1862, disab. Foley Patrick, e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. April 16, 1862, disab.
Fennigan Michael, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Graham Geo. e. Sept. 4, 1861. died Dec. 8, 1862, wds. Graham jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. May 15, as Corpl. Lille Cornelius H. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Lienburg W. N. H. e. Sept. 16, 1861, deserted Nov. 25, 1865, second desertion.
Morris Jesse, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 41 1864. McCay Samuel A. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Mullary Jno. S. e. Aug. 20, 1861.
Murphy Wm. e. Sept. 16, 1861.
O'Neal Martin c. Sept. 1, 1861, deserted July 21, 186g. Patterson Benj. F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. June 16, 1862, disab.
Redicker Jno. M. e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Stevenson Alex R. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. Smith Jos. e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. July 16, 1862; wds. Sterrett Robt. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Shank Absolom, o. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Sheldon Lorenzo D. e. Aug. 15, 186r, m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergt.
Volmer Lewis e. Sept. 20, 1861, disd. July 3, '62, disab. Willis Kendall, e. Sept. 18, 1861, kld. at Pea Ridge, March 7, 1862.
Wilks R. George, e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Wilson Jas. H. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. April 16, 1862, disab.
Company K.
Harvey Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864. Mathews Thos. E. e. - Sanford Chas. e Oct. 4, 1864. Vonaker Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Wetzler Morris, e. Sept. 9, 1861, trans. to Co. G.
FORTY-SEVENTH I. V. I.
The Forty.Seventh Infantry was organized and mustered into the service, at Peoria, Aug. 16, 1861. Septem- ber 23d it moved by rail to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. October 9th, it moved by rail to Jefferson City, there doing garrison duty until December 22d it moved by rail to Ottville, Mo , doing garrison duty there until February 2, 1862, when it marched, via Booneville and St Charles, to St. Louis, there embarking on steamer "War Eagle " for Cairo, Ill. February 25th it moved to Commerce, Mo., disembarking and joining Pope's army, then preparing for a campaign against Island No. 16. The Forty-seventh arrived in front of the enemy's works, at New Madrid, March 4th. March 10, with the Eleventh Missouri and a Battery, marched ten miles below, to Point Pleasant, cutting off the enemy's communications by water. Here the Regiment was brigaded with the Eleventh Missouri, Twenth-sixth Illinois and Eighth Wisconsin, under Brig. Gen. Plummer. The enemy evacuating April 5th, on the 7th the Regiment moved to New Madrid. The Forty-seventh then moved by steamer to Fort Pillow, and thence up the Tennessee river, arriving at Hamburg Landing. Tennessee, April 22d. During the next fifteen days, the Regiment accompanied Gen. Pope's army in its advance on Corinth. Was engaged at Farm- ington, May 9th, in which engagement Lieut. Col. D. L. Miles was killed. The enemy evacuated Corinth, May 29th, the Forty-seventh joining in the pursuit, returning June 11th to Corinth. July 3d, marched to Rienzi. August 18th, marched to Tuscumbia, Ala. Marched September 8th, arriving on the 14th at Camp Clear Creek, near Corinth. On the 18th, marched towards Iuka, and participated in the battle of luka on the roth. Returned to Corinth and participated in battles of Corinth, October 3d and 4th. In the engagement on the 3d, the brave Col. W. H. Thrush was killed, while bravely leading a charge. The Regiment lost in this engagement, thirty killed and one hundred wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Price and Van Dorn's army. The Forty- seventh participated in Grant's Central Mississippi Expedition, returning to Grand Junction, Tennessee, January Ist, 1863. The following are the most important movements of the Regiment after this date : Marched to Corinth, January 14th; to Ridgway Station, Tenn., by rail, January 26th; guarded railroads. March 12th, marched to Memphis, Tenn., thenc : embarked on steamer "Empress" for vicinity of Vicksburg, Helena, Ark., ten days, and and thence, April Ist. landed twelve miles above Vicksburg. May 2d, marched down west side of the Mississippi river, and with the Fifteenth Army Corps, marched to Jackson, Miss .. and participated in an engagement, which resulted in the capture of that place. On leaving the city, Col. Cromwell was killed by the rebel cavalry. The Regiment participated in a charge on the enemy's works, May 22d, losing twelve killed, and in the defeat of the enemy at Mechanicsville. In November, moved by way of Memphis, to LaGrange, Tenn. February Ist, moved to Vicksburg; February 23d, to Canton, Mo .; March 10th, by steamer to join Red River Expedition. Was pres nt at the capture of Fort De Russey, Louisiana, March 14th. ' articipated in battle of Pleasant Hill. On May 22d arrived at Vicksburg; jomed in defeat of Marmaduke. Regiment accompanied Gen. A. J. Smith to Tupelo, Miss; returned to Memphis. The original term of service expired, was ordered to Springfield, Ill., and discharged, October 11, 1864. The Veterans, numbering 196 men, left Memphis and accompanied Gen. Mower's expedition up White river; thence ordered into Missouri, and thence into Chicago, to quell any riot that might occur on election day. Their services not being needed, they were ordered to report to the Superintendent of the Recruiting Service at Springfield. On November 28th, received 200 drafted men. December 3d. moved to St. Louis, thence to Bowling Green, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn; thence to Eastport, Miss., New Orleans and Mobile. taking part in the destruction of Spanish Fort. At Spanish Fort, six companies arrived from Springfield, making the Regiment once more complete. It was next stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and then at Selma. Mustered out January 21st, 1866, at Selma, Ala., ordered to Springfield, Ill., and there received pay and discharge.
Company G.
Captain Jas. W. Ballard, com. March 9, 1865. Mus- tered out Jan. 21, 1866.
First Lieutenant Michael Shunghnessy, com. March 9, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866. Second Lieutenant Asa G. Darbee, com. March 9, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866.
First Sergt. B. M. Shurtleff, e. Feb.27, '65. m. o. Jan.21, I866. Sergt. Edwin B. Knox, e. Feb. 27, '65, m. o. Jan. 21,66. Sergt. Amos Altimos, e.[Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21,'66. as private. Sergt. Jos. S. Eba, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Sergt. A. Merchant, e. Feb. 2, '65, desert'd Mch. 18, '65.
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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD .
Corpl. Leroy Lowhead, c. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as private.
Corpl. Jas. P. Stansell, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan. 21,'66. Corpl. G.W. Flickinger, e. Feb. 16, 65, m. o. Jan.21,'66. Corpl. Sam. Shaw, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. May 23, 1865, as private.
Corpl. G. W. Hobbs, e. Feb. 10, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Corpl. Geo. Grover, e. Mch. 2,'65, desert'd Nov. 20,'65. Corpl. August. L. (or D.) Cox, e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as sergeant.
Corpl. Henry Wagoner. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as sergeant.
Music'n Jno. H. Brookman, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan. 17, 1866.
Music'n Jerome Pecker,e. Mch. 3, 65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Wagoner Marshall W. David, e. Feb. 24, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
PRIVATES.
Anderson A. P. e. Feb. 20, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, ab- sent sick.
Biggard Jas. e. Feb 28,'65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, as corpl. Baty Jesse, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Bart Jno. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Bartless Nicholas, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Blakely Thos. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Blair Fred. e. Feb.23. '65, died at Natchez, Mch. 26, '65. Beers Lewis, e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Colburn J. Z. e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 21'66, as corpl. Cornils Jacob, e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Crawford Geo. A. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 18: 6. Dixon Pearce P. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Davis Richard, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Davis L. M. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Debord Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Drenan Jacob, e. Feb. 24. 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Exner M. Ennis, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Fitzpatrick Jas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Franklin S. E. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Foster James, e. March 3, 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Fordham G. M. e. March 2 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gibson N. W. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gayfurt Bennett, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gumber Nicholas, e. Feb. 23, 1865. in. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gallino Win. W. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Hubs Jackson, e. Feb. 24. 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Holsapple Wm. D. e. March 22, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Holsapple E. F. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Henry Jno. H. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Hawkins F. H. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Hall Henry K. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866.
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Hammond Jno. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. e. Jan. 21, 1866. Hammond Dennis, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Jones Rich. L. e. Feb. 24, 1865. m. o. Jan. 11, 1866.
Johnson Wm. R. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Jackson Wm. E. e. Feb. 28, 1861, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Kiskadden R. C. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Kem (or Kern) Thos.e. Feb.23,'65, desert'd Nov. 21'65. Mohr Paul e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Maurer Casper, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Maxwell Jos. e. Feb. 24, 1865, deserted Nov. 22, 1865. McConnell Jas. e. Feb. 27,'65,m. o.'Jan. 21,'66 as Corpl. McLaughlin Chas. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Muse A. L. e. Feb. 20 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. McCarle Peter, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. McCord Robt. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. McKeen Thos. e. Mch. 3. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as Corporal.
McGuier Wm. H. e. Mch. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Orred Nelson, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1865. Reece Joshua, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Roultzong W. C. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as Corporal.
Reinsh F. W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Reticker H. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Ritckey, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Rowe Chas. e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Schachter David, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Sayer W. A. e. March 1, 1865, died at Mobile, Ala., Sept. 9, 1865.
Stanley R. H. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Stanley J. R. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Seltz Gayhart, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Shean (or Shaw) D. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Schachter Peter, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Schershel Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1865. Steele G. W. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Smealon F. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Tindell Aug. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Todd Jno. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan 21, 1866. Thompson Jno. N. e. Feb. 4, '65, deserted Nov. 22, '65. Terpense G. W. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Tumblin Andrew, e. Feb. 27, '65, died at Selma, Ala., Jan. 2, 1865.
Toy Anthony, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Webb Timothy, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Wilkes Benj. F. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Wilkes Jno. e. Feb. 22,'65, m. o. June 8,'65, absent sick. Woods S. R. e. Feb. 16, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
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