What's the name of the article, vol, page...etc.?? This information is important for sourcing at the back of his book. Rhonda ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Sorry, I forgot to add that the previous article is from Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston [mailto:rfhouston@mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 6:54 AM To: 2simpsons@earthlink.net; IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Terrific information, but where is your source so if anyone wanted go back and read the original to find more or know from what the source was? Rhonda Houston From: Judy Simpson <2simpsons@earthlink.net> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Anderson A. Aler,107Th Ill Inf Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:57:28 -0700 Chuck, I don't know if you want obituaries, but every time I see something about the 107th, I think of your project, so I'll just send it along and let you decide. Judy Simpson Clinton Public January 22, 1892 Within eight days three of the old soldiers who served during the war in the One Hundred and Seventh Illinois have been finally mustered out. Captain GIDDINGS was buried one week ago last Sunday; on last Saturday Thomas GARDINER was buried, and on last Sunday John SCHLAFKE made the third. After a brief illness, John Schlafke died at his home in this city on last Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon he was followed to the grave by Frank Lowry Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, and by the Sons of Veterans. The funeral services were held at his home in the First Ward, and were conducted by the Rev. D. MacARTHUR. John Schlafke was a brave soldier and he was buried with the honors of war. A firing party was detailed as an escort to Woodlawn Cemetery, and after the beautiful and touching ritual service was read by Commander LEMON and Chaplain ARMSTRONG, the gun squad formed on each side of the grave and fired the farewell salute. Then Orrie HARRISON stepped to the head of the grave and sounded “Taps” on the bugle. A soldier’s funeral is simple and solemn. John Schlafke was a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born on the 24th of December, 1830. He emigrated to this country in the year 1854, and four years later he came to this county. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, One Hundred and Seventh Illinois Infantry, and served till the 21st of June, 1865, when he was discharged at Salisbury, North Carolina. At the battle of Franklin a shell exploded over John Schlafke’s head, and as he advanced in years he felt the effects of the concussion more and more. After the war he married in Clinton and settled down to the peaceful pursuits of life. One daughter and wife are left to mourn for their loved one. For years John followed the avocation of farming, but he was finally compelled to quit it on account of the trouble in his head. He then bought a home in Clinton. CBryant999@aol.com wrote: > I am writing a book about the 107th Illinois Infantry. Any information you > have on the unit or your ancestor would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Chuck Bryant

Terrific information, but where is your source so if anyone wanted go back and read the original to find more or know from what the source was? Rhonda Houston From: Judy Simpson <2simpsons@earthlink.net> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Anderson A. Aler,107Th Ill Inf Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 22:57:28 -0700 Chuck, I don't know if you want obituaries, but every time I see something about the 107th, I think of your project, so I'll just send it along and let you decide. Judy Simpson Clinton Public January 22, 1892 Within eight days three of the old soldiers who served during the war in the One Hundred and Seventh Illinois have been finally mustered out. Captain GIDDINGS was buried one week ago last Sunday; on last Saturday Thomas GARDINER was buried, and on last Sunday John SCHLAFKE made the third. After a brief illness, John Schlafke died at his home in this city on last Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon he was followed to the grave by Frank Lowry Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, and by the Sons of Veterans. The funeral services were held at his home in the First Ward, and were conducted by the Rev. D. MacARTHUR. John Schlafke was a brave soldier and he was buried with the honors of war. A firing party was detailed as an escort to Woodlawn Cemetery, and after the beautiful and touching ritual service was read by Commander LEMON and Chaplain ARMSTRONG, the gun squad formed on each side of the grave and fired the farewell salute. Then Orrie HARRISON stepped to the head of the grave and sounded “Taps” on the bugle. A soldier’s funeral is simple and solemn. John Schlafke was a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born on the 24th of December, 1830. He emigrated to this country in the year 1854, and four years later he came to this county. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, One Hundred and Seventh Illinois Infantry, and served till the 21st of June, 1865, when he was discharged at Salisbury, North Carolina. At the battle of Franklin a shell exploded over John Schlafke’s head, and as he advanced in years he felt the effects of the concussion more and more. After the war he married in Clinton and settled down to the peaceful pursuits of life. One daughter and wife are left to mourn for their loved one. For years John followed the avocation of farming, but he was finally compelled to quit it on account of the trouble in his head. He then bought a home in Clinton. CBryant999@aol.com wrote: > I am writing a book about the 107th Illinois Infantry. Any information you > have on the unit or your ancestor would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Chuck Bryant

I just joined the list, so I apologize if this question is a repeat. Can anyone tell me how to find the specific cemetery, or location that my ancestor is buried in beyond the information sent from NARA? My g-g-g-grandfather Jesse McBride fought and died during the Civil War. His papers show him to have died in Cairo, Illinois on one form and Mound City, Illinois on another form. Would he most likely have been buried where he died, or transported back to his home county of Johnson County, Illinois? Also, is there a way to find out if his grave is marked by a military headstone remembering his service? Thank you for your help, Kristie Robinson

Chuck, I don't know if you want obituaries, but every time I see something about the 107th, I think of your project, so I'll just send it along and let you decide. Judy Simpson Clinton Public January 22, 1892 Within eight days three of the old soldiers who served during the war in the One Hundred and Seventh Illinois have been finally mustered out. Captain GIDDINGS was buried one week ago last Sunday; on last Saturday Thomas GARDINER was buried, and on last Sunday John SCHLAFKE made the third. After a brief illness, John Schlafke died at his home in this city on last Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon he was followed to the grave by Frank Lowry Post, G. A. R., of which he was a member, and by the Sons of Veterans. The funeral services were held at his home in the First Ward, and were conducted by the Rev. D. MacARTHUR. John Schlafke was a brave soldier and he was buried with the honors of war. A firing party was detailed as an escort to Woodlawn Cemetery, and after the beautiful and touching ritual service was read by Commander LEMON and Chaplain ARMSTRONG, the gun squad formed on each side of the grave and fired the farewell salute. Then Orrie HARRISON stepped to the head of the grave and sounded “Taps” on the bugle. A soldier’s funeral is simple and solemn. John Schlafke was a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born on the 24th of December, 1830. He emigrated to this country in the year 1854, and four years later he came to this county. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, One Hundred and Seventh Illinois Infantry, and served till the 21st of June, 1865, when he was discharged at Salisbury, North Carolina. At the battle of Franklin a shell exploded over John Schlafke’s head, and as he advanced in years he felt the effects of the concussion more and more. After the war he married in Clinton and settled down to the peaceful pursuits of life. One daughter and wife are left to mourn for their loved one. For years John followed the avocation of farming, but he was finally compelled to quit it on account of the trouble in his head. He then bought a home in Clinton. CBryant999@aol.com wrote: > I am writing a book about the 107th Illinois Infantry. Any information you > have on the unit or your ancestor would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Chuck Bryant

Sorry, I forgot to add that the previous article is from Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

Sorry there aren't any regiment numbers given with this list of names, but I thought it might help someone. Clinton Public May 26, 1899 CLINTON’S DEAD HEROES. Complete List of Old Soldiers Buried in the Soldier Cemetery. The committees for Decoration Day are hard at work preparing exercises for the cemetery. Nearly one hundred soldiers are buried around the soldiers’ monument in Woodlawn and citizens should assist the surviving comrades in keeping green the memory of the patriotic sons who gave their lives in the Union’s defense. The following list of deceased soldiers has recently been compiled by City Clerk Mitchell and is published for the first time: Dominick Curry A. T. Roberts George Crowden Jonathan Clevinger Thomas Nicholson J. L. Hudson Calvin Hunt John Wood W. H. Hammond Robt. Cunningham W. D. Cole ____ Caplinger William Luck James Hall B. S. Brown J. M. Gandy S. D. Robb J. W. Cain W. B. Bradford J. H. Hudson Joseph Runyon Reuben Robbins J. L. Moore W. G. Kennison Richard McCumber R. E. Ogborn A. W. Cain J. A. Carter J. A. Morrison S. W. Walcot S. F. Day S. C. Page Daniel Malone E. W. Gideon John Cuppy Jos. H. M. Moore J. J. Small W. H. Proud Francis McCaffrey J. W. Spradling Thoams Jimison James McCoy Henry Rogers Jas. K. Spradling William Canoe William Pulliam James Scott H. H. Brittin W. H. H. DeBoice Isaac Eisiminger Daniel Updyke William Alsup Eli W. Groves Jonathan Short W. C. Hill W. C. Day J. S. Hough Daniel Provin Mordecai Piatt Edward Haney Evan Richards Israel Johnson Frank Lang John Barton J. P. Cross Joseph Dennis L. M. Rogers Robert H. Bowles

My gg-grandfather Sergt. Joseph D. Porter b abt 1834 OH was a member of Co B, IL 104th Vol Infantry and killed by a musket ball 7 Dec 1862 at the Battle of Hartsville, TN. He resided Tonica, LaSalle, IL when he enlisted. His widow Sarah (Bascom) Porter and 4 children resided Tonica, IL 1863, but children were born in both Tonica and Magnolia, Putnam, IL. Sarah's pension app includes an affidavit from Capt. Samuel A. Porter of Tonica, IL, same regt and co, who attested that he was present when Joseph Porter was killed. I suspect Samuel Porter's grave is at Sparland Cemetery, Marshall, IL [IL on-line Roll of Honor], but I've not located a grave site for Joseph D. Porter. I'd like to find out if Joseph D. and Samuel A. Porter were brothers. Also would be pleased to know the final resting place for Joseph D. Porter. Any information or assistance would be wonderful. Justine Gengras New Hampshire

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Terry, My 1850 census information is one tad different than what Delores so kindly sent. It shows the eldest son was Gillian B. Dwelling #1076 is just a few pages away from the locations of several of my families in 1850, and they were in the Webster and Fountain Green area. Whether or not the enumerator's path was a "straight" one from the home of James and Mary Hickman to those with whom I'm familiar, I cannot tell, but it seems a good possibility that the Hickman family was in that general area in 1850, since St. Albans Twp. (the family's location in 1860 and 1870, per your posting on the Hancock County Website) is several townships to the south. An avenue of further research would be for you to contact the Hancock County Historical Society. The volunteers will search through all of their considerable resources (cemetery records, obituaries, deeds, newspaper clippings, etc.) for the bargain basement price of $6.00 per hour, plus 25 cents per copied page. You set the limit on the number of hours research; they will not exceed your limit. They have a large card index so they can usually find all of the basic types genealogical information without spending a lot of time at it. The way it works is you contact them, explain what you're seeking and how much time you authorize them to spend. They will send you the results and an invoice. You then remit the appropriate fee. Their e-mail address is: hancockhistory@yahoo.com If I sound like a commercial for them, it's because I doubt you could find more helpful volunteers anywhere. Marcia Farina <.http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville>

I found one Hickman family in Hancock Co, IL 1850 census. They have a Joseph who was 12. page 345 - no town listed Dwelling 1076 family 1077 James Hickman 48 M Farmer 300 acres b NJ Mary 46 F NJ Gilliam B (might be William) 22 M NJ Daniel W 19 M NJ John B 16 M NJ Joseph S 12 M IL Mary E 9 F IL James 4 M twin IL Oliver 4 M twin IL hope this helps you. Delores - Salem, OR

My relative, Joseph S. HICKMAN was born July 1838 in Hancock County, IL. He joined COMPANY B, 32 ILLINOIS INFANTRY on 23 August 1861 and was mustered in on 4 September 1861 in Springfield, IL. He was taken prisoner at Vicksburg, MS on 26 Sep 1862 and paroled at Beuton B., MO on 31 Dec 1862. He was taken prisoner again on 8 Sep 1864, 4 miles east of Marietta, GA and was paroled at N.E. Ferry, NC on 27 Feb 1865. He died of Chronic Dysentery at a hospital in Wilmington, NC on 23 March 1865. I am trying to find out where he is buried (the records from Washington DC only had the above information and no burial data). I would also like to find out if any one has come across this name in their research. I would also like to confirm data on his parents but none of the military records give any information on his family. I am sure they are James and Mary Hickman of St. Albans township, Hancock County, IL Thanks, Terry J. Hickman

I am writing a book about the 107th Illinois Infantry. Any information you have on the unit or your ancestor would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chuck Bryant

Anyone have a Civil War doctor in their family? Rhonda Houston =========================================================== "Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929" =========================================================== The biographical information included on this database was extracted from the esteemed two-volume set titled Directory of Deceased American Physicians. Edited by Arthur W. Hafner and produced from a card file held by the American Medical Association, this database includes biographical and professional information on approximately 149,000 medical practitioners. To request a FREE lookup, go to: http://www.freegenealogylookups.com/cd507.htm Rhonda Houston

List; Thanks for the new information that has lead me to my GG Uncle Pvt Anderson A. Ayler, 107Th Ill InfCo F. I now have pictures of his marker saying "A A ALER, 107th Ill Inf". He is located in the Fairview Cemetery in La Junta, Colorado. Now all that's left is to trace the history. Thanks again. Craig Ayler Aurora, CO Craig.Ayler@att.net

Ernie, Thanks for the reply. Sounds like your great-g-g-grand uncle was quite a character. I have a few of those wiggling around in my family tree. They sure are fun to find. Mark

I am searching for any information regarding my great grand father BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FREEMAN BORN MAY 15, 1846 IN NORTH CAROLINA DIED JUNE 15, 1934 IN ILLINOIS ENLISTED 1864 DISCHARGED 1865 RANK--PRIVATE PLACE OF ENLISTMENT-HUNTER'S CHAPEL-MITCHELL COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA. COMMANDING OFFICER--COLONEL MORT WISEMAN. APPLIED FOR PENSION WHILE LIVING IN ILLINOIS. RECIEVED PENSION AMOUNT OF SIX DOLLARS A MONTH. My family has sent for information to Washington D.C. Archives Illinois archives. North Carolina archives. Information recieved over the years has not been that of my great grand father, but of another man who had the same name, but different birth and death dates. Other information sent along with it did not have any information related to our family. Can you help me find the correct record? In all sincerity, i thank you.

Hi Mark, Sounds like a great project. I have a great-great-g-grand uncle or something of that sort named Mathias Heltsley who volunteered for the Union army at age 57 and was to fight in the Shiloh battle, but became ill the weekend before the conflict and died April 4, 1862 in Savannah, Hardin County, Tenn. He's buried in Shiloh Cemetery our family historians tell us. He was born in Tenn. in 1805 but lived in Todd County, Ky. most of his life. Presumably, Mathias volunteered for the bonus. He had two wives, eight children by one and three by another. If any of this interests anyone let me know. Mark, you're not the same Mark Turner from Tenn., but who worked for newspapers in Tucson and Homer, Alaska, are you? Good luck. Ernie Heltsley

Hello to All, I am new to the list and discovered it while doing research for a documentary my partners and I are currently working on involving the Battle of Shiloh. A vast number of sick and injured soldiers were shipped out of Shiloh to hospitals in and around Cincinnati, OH. Many of those who died were initially buried at Camp Dennison on the banks of the Little Miami River but were subsequently moved to Spring Grove Cemetery. Spring Grove created a monument in section 21 to honor the veterans of the Civil War. (A link with pictures is being added to the site). Our documentary is based on the medical practices and hospitals at the time. But we want to personalize it by following actual soldiers who fought, were wounded, and died as a result of the Battle of Shiloh. In particular we are looking for two soldiers: James B. Allen, Company K, 41st Infantry (from Decatur?); and Alex Johnson, Company D, 29th Infantry (from Gallatin Co.). We are hoping to find any relatives of these soldiers. Also, we would like to be able to find their homes, if they still exist. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone on the list could provide. Feel free to contact me in any way that is convenient. Thank you. Mark R. Turner Quest Communications Group 125 CityCentre Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45216 513-761-8200 800-783-1794 mturner@questmps.com

Looking for a Hugh Curran, possibly William Hugh Curran, from IL Infantry Regiment. There are 6 William Currans in IL Infantry Rosters, and no Hugh Currans. I am specifically looking for one that would have been from the Chicago area and killed in action in the CW. One child known, Hugh Jr b. 1856 Chicago. Dan Hogan

I would like to welcome those of you new to this site and tell you there are some really great folks who are willing to help just for the asking. I, myself do Volunteer research at Andersonville Civil War Prison in Andersonville Georgia. Any research I do is absolutely at NO cost and I am willing to do what I can. My sources are the following....... There are 2 online databases to do lookups.....One by name...one by Company and Regiment. I also have a copy of the Dorence Atwater Death list which has the names and grave numbers of some 13000 graves with only 460 marked as " UNKNOWN " This along with a CD I have which contains 34,000 names of the 45,000 who were imprisoned there which helps me find prisoner records because of misspellings of the names or alternate names. I visit the prison site every couple of weeks and have access to the onsite databases as well as the physical files. I would like to let you know of another service I offer which is to take photos of graves for a small fee. .I also wish to thank the patience of those regular subscribers for my frequent postings. If there is anything I can do in helping your research at Andersonville, please just ask. Kevin Please visit my website dedicated to those Americans who were imprisoned and died in captivity while in the service to our country http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/index.html AOL USERS go to http://hometown.aol.com/andersonvillecw/