>From the book "Quest for a Star" the 88th left Chicago Aug 28, 1862 with 962 men and officers...by 27 June, 1864 it was reduced to 125 rifles and a few officers @ Kennesaw Mountain. hard times.

Thank you so much for checking... I fear that things were in such an uproar in Corinth at the time of his death..ie.. Confederate forces were making a hasty retreat from the battles of Franklin and Nashville, laying over there for a short time before heading on to Tupelo.... I feel that he was most likely laid to rest in Corinth, perhaps one of the many unknowns that rest there. It appears that his family, in Morgan County, IL, did not receive word of his death until 6 or so months after the fact. (probate proceedings) I don't imagine that he ever made it back home. ----- Original Message ----- From: <IllinoisCW@aol.com> To: <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 12:20 PM Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Re: IL-CIVIL-WAR-D Digest V01 #53 > Sorry There is no William H. Moss listed in the Roll of Honor for US > National Cemeteries for the Civil War. >

try this site http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html -----Original Message----- From: tc1005937 [mailto:timc@midwest.net] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 5:03 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Civil War Photos I was linked to a site that you could ask for a civil war photo and if they had it you could order it. I have lost this site it was given to me from this mail list. So hopefully someone will send it again to me. I was able to find Col. Silas Toler's picture he was Col. of the IL 60th .

I was linked to a site that you could ask for a civil war photo and if they had it you could order it. I have lost this site it was given to me from this mail list. So hopefully someone will send it again to me. I was able to find Col. Silas Toler's picture he was Col. of the IL 60th .

Hi Judy, Here are a couple of sites that may interest you. http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html http://www.interment.net/data/us/il/madison/naltoncf/index.htm I hope this may help in your research. Kevin Andersonville Historian/Volunteer 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/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy" <griffinl@athenet.net> To: <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 2:12 PM Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] 144th Regiment, Company I > Hi, > > I'm researching the history of the 144th Regiment, Company I for a > forthcoming biography of circus owner James L. Hutchinson who served in > this company for about 4 months in 1865. His brother, William H. > Hutchinson also served in this Company (transferred from the 17th). > > I understand that the 144th Illinois was employed solely as prison guards for > the Alton Military Prison. I have sent for his Civil War record, but am also > looking for any sources of information on Company I. > > BTW, James L. Hutchinson is the brother of my great-great grandfather. > > Judy, in Wisconsin >

Hi, I'm researching the history of the 144th Regiment, Company I for a forthcoming biography of circus owner James L. Hutchinson who served in this company for about 4 months in 1865. His brother, William H. Hutchinson also served in this Company (transferred from the 17th). I understand that the 144th Illinois was employed solely as prison guards for the Alton Military Prison. I have sent for his Civil War record, but am also looking for any sources of information on Company I. BTW, James L. Hutchinson is the brother of my great-great grandfather. Judy, in Wisconsin

Anyone interested in the 47th Illinois? There's a letter from Charles Martin of the 47th Illinois from Corinth, MS on ebay (item #114738811). It's the 3rd of 7 letters the seller has to sell. Auction ends in four days. Good luck! Chris Fossitt

Anyone interested in the 65th Illinois? There's a tintype photo of John Doyle, Co. C, 65th Illinois (item #1149203564) on Ebay. The auction ends in 6 days (June 2nd). Good Luck! Chris Fossitt

THanks but a bit "salty" in price for me.

The Chicago Board of Trade sponsored 3 three Civil War Infantry units, the 72nd Illinois, "First Chicago Board of Trade," the 88th Illinois "Second Chicago Board of Trade," the 113th Illinois "Third Chicago Board of Trade," and the First Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Light Artillery Unit. Any information on ANY of these units would be greatly appreciated. Your Servant, Cpl. David Kibitlewski 72d Illinois Volunteers "Hancock Guards"

Sorry There is no William H. Moss listed in the Roll of Honor for US National Cemeteries for the Civil War.

This book can be obtained at the library via interlibrary loan! Rhonda Houston Format: Paperback, 319pp. ISBN: 0671747452 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: August 1991 Synopsis This is a study of the Forty-third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry (formed in 1863), and its commander, John Singleton Mosby. Bibliography. Index. I examined this book at the bookstore today and found that there was an appendix at the back where there is a list of names of those men that had been associated with and rode with Mosby; their first and last names appear! Annotation No single battalion was more feared during the Civil War than the 43rd Battalion of Virginia Cavalry, better known as "Mosby's Rangers." Here, in vivid and fascinating detail, is the most authoritative account of the Rangers' infamous adventures, written by a prize-winning historian. ". . . recommended for nearly any Civil War collection."--Booklist. 16 pages of photographs. (Perhaps you'll find the photo you are looking for! ) >From the Publisher No single battalion was more feared during the Civil War than the 43rd Battalion of Virginia Cavalry. As one contemporary said, "They had...all the glamour of Robin Hood...all the courage and bravery of the ancient crusaders." Better known as Mosby's Rangers, they were an elite guerilla unit that operated with stunning success in northern Virginia and Maryland from 1863 to the last days of the war. In this vivid account of the famous command of John Singleton Mosby, Jeffrey D. Wert explores the personality of this iron-will commander and brilliant tactician and gives us colorful profiles of the officers who served under him. Drawing on contemporary documents, including letters and diaries, this is the most complete and vivid account to date of the fighting unit that was so hated by General Ulysses S. Grant that he ordered any captured Ranger to be summarily executed without trial. From the Critics: >From Library Journal Perhaps no figures of the Civil War have been surrounded with more romanticism than John S. Mosby and his band of rebel rangers. Formed in mid-1863, Mosby's partisans confounded all Union attempts to destroy them, and for 28 months supplied Lee with priceless intelligence while wreaking havoc behind federal lines in northern Virginia. In telling anew Mosby's story, Wert has drawn extensively on previously neglected primary sources and provided a balanced history of the famous battalion. Although acknowledging that Mosby and the rangers were ``among some of the finest guerrillas in history,'' Wert avoids attributing monumental importance to them. They did not prolong the war nor siphon off thousands of Union troops. In the long run they simply increased the harshness and cost of the conflict. This book sets new standards for such studies; it is essential for scholars but great for general readers too. History Book Club main selection.-- Thomas E. Schott, Office of History, 17th Air Force, Sembach AB, Germany >From Mark E. Neely - The Journal of American History The reader follows Mosby's Rangers, as they were generally known, from skirmish to skirmish and raid to raid in a carefully delineated narrative. It includes interesting glimpses of the civilians in the countryside. . . . {Wert}describes the organization and reorganization of the Virginians from fifteen partisans to eight companies. The result may be useful for specialists, but it makes slow reading. . . . Analysis is not this book's strength. . . . Although several theoretical works on guerrilla warfare are cited in the bibliography, their insights are not much in evidence in the text, which does not offer the reader a real framework for understanding the Rangers' terrifying deeds. Instead, Wert supplies a reliably detailed narrative of one unit's many actionsin the Civil War. It remains for others to make them fully understandable tothe modern age. >From Publisher's Weekly - Publishers Weekly In 1863, John Singleton Mosby and his band of irregulars, recruited in Union-occupied northern Virginia, began raiding Yankee outposts, wagon trains, troop detachments, headquarters and railroad lines. Their most celebrated exploit: capturing a Union general behind enemy lines without firing a shot. After each sortie, the Confederate guerrillas would hide in ``safe houses'' provided by the citizens of two northern Virginia counties. Mosby was captured once (and exchanged) and wounded several times, but continued to plan and personally lead guerrilla raids throughout the final two years of the war. Wert ( From Winchester to Cedar Creek ) has written the first comprehensive study of Mosby's Rangers and offers new material about its organization, membership and tactics, plus biographical information about Mosby himself. He reveals that the partisan band rarely exceeded 200, that a large percentage of them were teenagers, that the civilians who sheltered them paid a high price in Yankee retribution. Well-researched, objectively written, this is a first-class history. Photos. First serial to Civil War Times Illustrated; History Book Club main selection. (Oct.)

Sherry, You might try and get his pension records. Even though he might have died during the war, his father & mother might have gotten it. I sent of for my GGUncles, knowing he died during the war. I got a big surprise when I got it. It had my GGgrandmother's death certificate, three letters from him saying he was sorry he could not send any money home as the service had not paid them in several mounths and a lot more valuable Info. So you never know,his parents just might have filed for his pension. So do file and be prepared to wait. I sent for Three GGuncles and my GGGrandfather . It took 3 mo. for the uncles but a Year and a half for my GGGrandfathers. The wait was well worth it. Joyce

Corinth, Mississippi was used extensively as a hospital for both sides. You might want to look at this website for a start. http://www.corinth.net/facts.htm -----Original Message----- From: dillon928 [mailto:dillon928@primary.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 3:32 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] MIA - PRISONER ?? My direct ancestor, William H. Moss, served in the 36th Co H at Spring Hill Nov 1864. His records list him as "Missing at Spring Hill" Nov 29th, and an extensive History written by a participant lists him as Missing also. His probate, handled by his father, states that William died at Corinth U.S. Hospitol on Jan 6th, 1865. I am hoping that someone out there may have some idea of records that may exist on the topics of POWs and deaths of Union Soldiers while in Conf. Hospitols. >From extensive reading, on the Spring Hill / Franklin and Nashville battles of late 64, Corinth was occupied by retreating confederate forces on the date that William died yet his father curiously includes 'U.S.' in the description of the Hospitol. I have not found William's grave in Corinth. So I'm curious... Do records exist on the Conf side that may list POWs picked up in that battle? How might have William's father received word of William's death. Official record? Is the Muster & Decriptive Roll the most complete official record I can obtain? Jack mentioned Corinth, Alabama? a few days back. Is there a Corinth in Alabama ? The probate does not specify the state.. Any ideas that can be offered will be greatly appreciated...I just can't rest until I figure out William's complete story. Thanks in advance, Sherry

My direct ancestor, William H. Moss, served in the 36th Co H at Spring Hill Nov 1864. His records list him as "Missing at Spring Hill" Nov 29th, and an extensive History written by a participant lists him as Missing also. His probate, handled by his father, states that William died at Corinth U.S. Hospitol on Jan 6th, 1865. I am hoping that someone out there may have some idea of records that may exist on the topics of POWs and deaths of Union Soldiers while in Conf. Hospitols. >From extensive reading, on the Spring Hill / Franklin and Nashville battles of late 64, Corinth was occupied by retreating confederate forces on the date that William died yet his father curiously includes 'U.S.' in the description of the Hospitol. I have not found William's grave in Corinth. So I'm curious... Do records exist on the Conf side that may list POWs picked up in that battle? How might have William's father received word of William's death. Official record? Is the Muster & Decriptive Roll the most complete official record I can obtain? Jack mentioned Corinth, Alabama? a few days back. Is there a Corinth in Alabama ? The probate does not specify the state.. Any ideas that can be offered will be greatly appreciated...I just can't rest until I figure out William's complete story. Thanks in advance, Sherry

Hello, Does anyone have any pictures of the 120 Company F? I have looked on many of the links offered so far online(including Rootsweb and the IL Archives). I thought perhaps there was someone else researching this group? Thanks for anything, Debbie rose@ccountry.net

How was this "board" created? Rhonda -----Original Message----- From: winship [mailto:winship@gte.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 6:00 AM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] 88th Illinois Rhonda: I have a book written by the Col. of the 88th...the Chicago Board of Trade, which is still in existence in Chicago, raised and paid for 3 brigades of Illinois Volunteers in summer, 1862. Such units as the 72nd Ill (1st BoT Brigade) and the 88th (2nd BoT Brigade) had their arms and equipment bought and paid for by the Board. Thus the name. More if you need it. Dave Winship

Rhonda: I have a book written by the Col. of the 88th...the Chicago Board of Trade, which is still in existence in Chicago, raised and paid for 3 brigades of Illinois Volunteers in summer, 1862. Such units as the 72nd Ill (1st BoT Brigade) and the 88th (2nd BoT Brigade) had their arms and equipment bought and paid for by the Board. Thus the name. More if you need it. Dave Winship

Kathy, You might email these people who have information on the 75th Illinois Regiment. Someone will know something about the regiment and may have name for those within its company. Rhonda Houston (1) (crjl@cornell.edu) (Name C. Johnson) (2) (fsourth@essexl.com) Name is Fred South (3) for period 1862-5 (Brickerr@aol.com) Name is Don Newton (4) for period 1862-5 (Pkarey@ao.com) Name not given (5) for period 1862-5 (Brickerr@aol.com) Name is Don Newton -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Hess [mailto:kathyjo@runbox.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:39 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Hess Hi, I am trying to locate information on Harrison Hess. This is the info that I have. I am looking for his Parents, his wife, children, anything about him. Thanks so much and I am sorry I don't have more. Thank you Kathy Hess Company: H Unit: 75 Illinois Infantry. Rank In: Private Rank Out: Private National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000539, 0040, 00002635 Fought for: U Harrison Hess Civil War Father of James Hess, Father of Thomas Hess

Kathy, I assume that you have this, but I wanted to mention it to make sure. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/r100/075-h-in.htm HESS, Harrison Private Jordan Sep 2, 1862 Disch, Feb 14, 1863; disabil. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Hess" <kathyjo@runbox.com> To: <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Hess > Hi, > I am trying to locate information on Harrison Hess. This is the info that > I have. I am looking for his Parents, his wife, children, anything about > him. Thanks so much and I am sorry I don't have more. Thank you > > Kathy Hess > Company: H > Unit: 75 Illinois Infantry. > Rank In: Private > Rank Out: Private > National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: > 000539, 0040, 00002635 > Fought for: U > Harrison Hess > Civil War > > Father of James Hess, Father of Thomas Hess > > >