I have received a number of requests for additional information on Michael Hileman. What follows is an excerpt from a 1915 newspaper obituary. Michael Hileman was in the Infantry, Co. H, 96th Regiment of Illinois. With 147 others he was captured at Mission Ridge and was taken to Richmond Nov. 1, 1863 and taken to Libby prison. Because of overcrowding he and some other prisoners were taken to Roster building, a tobacco warehouse, and on Dec. 20 were removed to Danville prison. On Feb. 22 they arrived at Andersonville prison. It was in August of the following year that he and some others escaped by tunneling under the stockade. After being captured he was returned to General Wirz where he expected to be shot. Later he was transferred to Charlston prison, from whence later he was returned to Annapolis, thence home on furlough. I hope this helps, I would appreceiate any information anyone might have. Thank you for your interest, Harold Hileman -----Original Message----- From: Qmsgtboots@aol.com <Qmsgtboots@aol.com> To: hhileman@ix.netcom.com <hhileman@ix.netcom.com> Date: Saturday, October 17, 1998 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Michael Hileman - Andersonville >Harold, > >Which regiment & state was Michael Hileman from? > >Edward Boots >