I AM LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF 11TH IL INFANTRY COMPANY F. IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. RODNEY HARRIS rivrcity@midwest.net

Thanks to all who offered their assistance in my quest for information on possible incorrect records listed in the Muster and Descriptive Rolls, re: my ancestor Elisha P. DeMaranville. I have requested the pension records from the National Archives, and will let you know what I learn from them. It is very important we find this information as we have records that show he is buried at Hunter Cemetery in Bureau County, IL. This is the cemetery we have been working to restore for a year, and he would be one of 2 possible veterans buried there. I'm sure you know what that means to this project; besides the fact he is my G G Uncle, he should have a proper military headstone and identification. Again, thanks to all. You have been a great help. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you sharing some of it with me. Sincerely, Mikki Judge Family Historian - Preserving the past for the future. Co-Administrator - DeMaranville Family History Webpage Secretary - Hunter Cemetery Restoration Trust <A HREF="http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html"> http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html</A> Volunteer - HeadstoneHunter.com Buffalo, IA jjudge2127@aol.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Dick & Pam Subject: Musician Is there anyone out there would have a picture of the Illinois 30th infantry Co. A. My gr grandfather was in here as a musician. Richard Charles Sample

Hello, Phyllis ... Some time ago I posted information to this list about the Illinois monument in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Since the park is close to my home, and a very pleasant place to walk, I have visited the monument many times, and taken digital pictures of it from every angle ... including images of the many inscriptions thereon. As you may know, the 86th Infantry is cited on one of the panels on the monument: 86TH ILL. VOLUNTEER. INFTY. COMMANDED BY LT. COL. A. L. FAHNESTOCK. I'll repeat my offer (from the prior post) to provide you with any JPEG images you might want from my collection. Just let me know. Carl Jay Egetter Marietta, GA Grandson of Stillman Augustus Pease, Recruit in the 83rd Infantry, Co. K. -------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 08:02:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Phyllis Bitner <memrylane@yahoo.com> Hoping someone might have photos relating to this group. We haven't been able to locate any photos of our ancestor, Samuel S. Bitner who was enrolled in August 8,1862, in Lancaster, Ill. and mustered in August 27, 1862 by Captain Ewing at Peoria, Illinois. He was killed at Kennesaw Mountain. I already have the book Kennesaw Mountain but was hoping someone else may have some photos. There were also some brothers-in-law in the same group by the name of Wolgomat. Thanks for any information. Phyllis Bitner

On the contrary. There was a large Union hospital in Nashville. Deaths from injuries or disease in March of 1865 in Nashville are altogether plausible. I agree the best advice is to write for the individual records of the soliders. Jim Willison tpearson@slpl.lib.mo.us wrote: > Mikki, This listing comes from the Illinois Adjutant General's Report: > > DEMARANVILLE, Elisha P. Private Wheatland Oct 13, 1862 > Died, Nashville, Mar 14, 1865 > DEMARANVILLE, Isaac Private Indiantown Oct 13, 1862 > M.O. Jun 24, 1865; pris. war > DEMARANVILLE, Luther Corporal Wheatland Oct 13, 1862 > Died, Nashville, Mar 14, 1865 > > As you can see, Elisha and Luther are both reported as having died at > Nashville on March 14, 1865. It seems unlikely that both men died on the > same day, and seems highly unlikely that they would have died in Nashville

Mikki, This listing comes from the Illinois Adjutant General's Report: DEMARANVILLE, Elisha P. Private Wheatland Oct 13, 1862 Died, Nashville, Mar 14, 1865 DEMARANVILLE, Isaac Private Indiantown Oct 13, 1862 M.O. Jun 24, 1865; pris. war DEMARANVILLE, Luther Corporal Wheatland Oct 13, 1862 Died, Nashville, Mar 14, 1865 As you can see, Elisha and Luther are both reported as having died at Nashville on March 14, 1865. It seems unlikely that both men died on the same day, and seems highly unlikely that they would have died in Nashville- George Thomas soundly defeated Hood's rebel army there on December 14-15, 1864, and there were no military actions to speak of in Tennessee after that date (aside from guerrilla activity). The fact that they are listed as "Died" rather than "Killed in action" also sounds suspect. Are we to believe that both men died of diseases or by accident on the same day? It seems more likely that Elisha's listing as died is an outright mistake, or a case of confusion: if Luther DeMaranville actually died on that day, it seems quite possible that the regiment clerk by mistake struck them both from the record, especially if the list was compiled after the men had been discharged. It also seems possible that they were taken prisoners when Isaac was, and were probably mustered out when he was: June 24, 1865. Since you say Elisha lived til 1908, get his pension record, either from the National Archives or from Broadfoot Books Research Service (Wilmington, NC). He almost certainly has such a record, since Congress approved broad pension benefits for Union CW vets in June 1890. That record should clear up any mysteries. Good luck, Tom Pearson -----Original Message----- From: JJudge2127@aol.com [mailto:JJudge2127@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 6:54 AM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Co E 93 IL US INF Hello Listers; I have a question regarding info shown on the Muster and Descriptive Rolls. I received a copy of the Muster & Descriptive Rolls for Co E 93 IL US INF from the IL Archives in Springfield. My ancestor, Elisha P. DeMaranville, is shown on the list as having died at Nashville on 14 Mar 1865. I know this is not true! :) He fathered 2 sons after the war and d. in Bureau County, IL in 1906. Where do I go next to find out more about his Civil War service? TIA. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you sharing some of it with me. Sincerely, Mikki Judge Family Historian - Preserving the past for the future. Co-Administrator - DeMaranville Family History Webpage Secretary - Hunter Cemetery Restoration Trust <A HREF="http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html"> http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html</A> Volunteer - HeadstoneHunter.com Buffalo, IA jjudge2127@aol.com ______________________________

Go to the National Archives and get his records!

I had an ancestor who was reported MIA and KIA at Corinth, Alabama, in October of 1862. He was actually taken prisoner. However, the later muster rolls showed him paroled and returned to action. The record-keeping back then was not always perfect. He could have been captured and never returned to duty. Have you checkd for any pension records? That might give more info. Jack Cox -----Original Message----- From: JJudge2127@aol.com [mailto:JJudge2127@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 6:54 AM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Co E 93 IL US INF Hello Listers; I have a question regarding info shown on the Muster and Descriptive Rolls. I received a copy of the Muster & Descriptive Rolls for Co E 93 IL US INF from the IL Archives in Springfield. My ancestor, Elisha P. DeMaranville, is shown on the list as having died at Nashville on 14 Mar 1865. I know this is not true! :) He fathered 2 sons after the war and d. in Bureau County, IL in 1906. Where do I go next to find out more about his Civil War service? TIA. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you sharing some of it with me. Sincerely, Mikki Judge Family Historian - Preserving the past for the future. Co-Administrator - DeMaranville Family History Webpage Secretary - Hunter Cemetery Restoration Trust <A HREF="http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html"> http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html</A> Volunteer - HeadstoneHunter.com Buffalo, IA jjudge2127@aol.com

Hoping someone might have photos relating to this group. We haven't been able to locate any photos of our ancestor, Samuel S. Bitner who was enrolled in August 8,1862, in Lancaster, Ill. and mustered in August 27, 1862 by Captain Ewing at Peoria, Illinois. He was killed at Kennesaw Mountain. I already have the book Kennesaw Mountain but was hoping someone else may have some photos. There were also some brothers-in-law in the same group by the name of Wolgomat. Thanks for any information. Phyllis Bitner __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/

Hello Listers; I have a question regarding info shown on the Muster and Descriptive Rolls. I received a copy of the Muster & Descriptive Rolls for Co E 93 IL US INF from the IL Archives in Springfield. My ancestor, Elisha P. DeMaranville, is shown on the list as having died at Nashville on 14 Mar 1865. I know this is not true! :) He fathered 2 sons after the war and d. in Bureau County, IL in 1906. Where do I go next to find out more about his Civil War service? TIA. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Your time is valuable and I appreciate you sharing some of it with me. Sincerely, Mikki Judge Family Historian - Preserving the past for the future. Co-Administrator - DeMaranville Family History Webpage Secretary - Hunter Cemetery Restoration Trust <A HREF="http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html"> http://www.homestead.com/zellerstombstone/HunterCemetery.html</A> Volunteer - HeadstoneHunter.com Buffalo, IA jjudge2127@aol.com

Daniel, Your message was bounced to me - apparently you are not subscribed to the mail list (or at least not with the address: dhester@grnco.net). If you need help subscribing, let me know. All the best, Celia I am interested in your 29th Ill. Inf. ancestors. I have been compiling data on the 29th for many years. My g-g-grandfather, John Douglas Jameson, organized Co. B and his son, my g-grandfather, Byrd Jameson, eventually became the company's first sergeant. In looking in my files all I could find reference to is William W. Morris, Co. E. , transferred from the 131st. He was from Gallatin Co. Enlisted 13 Aug 62 and mustered out 6 Nov. 65. He is buried in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Eldorado Twp., Eldorado, Ill. Interestingly, I cannot find a reference to John F. Morris and Owen M. Morris. Would you be willing to share your info. on John and Owen? If you are ever in the vicinity of where I live, I would be more than glad to show you my files I have complied on the 29th. Daniel A. Hester CPT, AUS, Ret. 612 Ryderwood Drive Paragould, AR 72450 870-239-4988 ----- Original Message ----- From: <HELTSLEY@aol.com> To: <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 2:30 PM Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Civil War Pix??? > While everyone seems to be looking for Civil War pictures could you add me to > the list who is requesting any available. > My great-grandfather, John F. Morris, and great-uncles William W. and Owen > M. Morris, were all in 131st Illinois Co. K. > At different points,William and Owen were transferred to 29th Illinois > Regiment, William mustered out in Texas. Owen don't know yet. John died at > home of illness in Eldorado after one year of his 3-year enlistment. > > Thanks, > > Ernie Heltsley/ex-Eldoradoan

The Illinois State Historical Library has collections of manuscripts, photographs, and newspapers. Any of these collections can include Illinois Civil War soldier information. Staff can check to see if a photograph of a particular regiment (or regiment member) is available, and they can also check a card file which lists newspaper references to particular Illinois Civil War regiments. More detailed information may be found here: http://www.state.il.us/hpa/lib/#Audiovisual. There are more than 350,000 photographs in the Library's Audiovisual collection. Topics covered include Civil War soldiers and battles. Most of the photographs can be copied for a fee by Library staff after selection by the patron. Phone (217) 785-7955 (e-mail requests not accepted). The Library's 4,900 newspaper titles are preserved on nearly 73,000 microfilm reels. The collection includes many newspapers published during the Civil War. The Library maintains a card file which lists Civil-War era newspaper articles about particular Illinois Civil War regiments. The collection of the U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle Barracks, PA, also includes Civil War soldier photographs. Following is the URL for a database listing USMHI's photographs of Civil War soldiers (please contact them directly to request reprints of photos): http://carlisle-www.army.mil/cgi-bin/usamhi/PhotoDB/FindPhotos.cfm The above URL can also be used to search for photographs of members of regiments raised by Illinois, or by other states and territories which participated in the Civil War (note: most of the photos in the collection are of Union soldiers). The site can be finicky, so try again if you don't successfully access it first time out. Good luck, Tom Pearson -----Original Message----- From: Lori [mailto:hydemommy@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 3:44 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] photos from 73rd IL Inf Does anyone know where I might find photos of the 73rd Inf, Company C? Thanks! Lori

While everyone seems to be looking for Civil War pictures could you add me to the list who is requesting any available. My great-grandfather, John F. Morris, and great-uncles William W. and Owen M. Morris, were all in 131st Illinois Co. K. At different points,William and Owen were transferred to 29th Illinois Regiment, William mustered out in Texas. Owen don't know yet. John died at home of illness in Eldorado after one year of his 3-year enlistment. Thanks, Ernie Heltsley/ex-Eldoradoan

----- Original Message ----- From: Pattee Fenn <pfenn@digisys.net> To: <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 2:41 PM Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Curious In > looking on the USGenWeb Project Illinois page and at the Civil War muster rolls I found a George W. Smith who had volunteered from Marian County in Aug of 1864, 146th Infantry Company D. > > My problem is I am puzzled as to why he isn't in his "home" County of Carroll. I guess he could've been living and working in Salem, Marian County where he lists his residence. I wondered if this was a common practice-would they go to another county to enlist? Pattee, This is general info which I uncovered while researching my ancestor who enlisted as a "SUBSTITUTE" to 36Inf Co H in Oct 64. Died Jan 65 in Corinth, MS a little over a month after his Co was engaged in the Battle of Spring Hill. . He was a resident of Morgan County (probate was filled there by his father including newspaper notices of intent to close estate there) yet my ancestor listed his residence in the neighboring county of Cass on his Muster Roll. After Pres Lincoln enacted a Mandatory Draft (in effect during our ancestor's enlistment), Counties had to meet a certain qouta of enlistees based on the numbers of registered men living there. If the qouta was not met, men were drafted. In Morgan Co, as so many other 'patriotic' counties in IL, the citizens took it as a matter of personal Pride that they could turn out enough numbers of willing volunteers and not face the disgrace associated with forced draft. In Morgan, regular rallies were held, with parades, bands, ect. to drum up volunteers, and local buisnessmen and citizens put up money as bonuses to men who would sign up. I have read mention of bonuses from 2 to 5 hundred dollars. This practice went on in other Counties as well. In fact, as numbers of willing men dwindled and draft loomed over their heads, enterprising businessmen tried to set up "DRAFT INSURANCE" firms which would pay a fee for a man to "SUBSTITUTE' in place of an unwilling draftee. The city council of Jacksonville (Morgan Co.) tried to force these firms out by requiring excessive fees to operate their buisnesses in town. I have never been able to find out how much my ancestor was paid for SUBSTITUTING but I can only guess that it exceeded the going rate of bonuses in his home county where his neiboring cousins signed. In the end, he should have stuck with his cousins and the 101st, and perhaps came home alive as they did. At any rate, sign up bonuses, substitution fees, or the patriotic fervor of a particular community could all induce a man to sign up in a community other than his own. Have you checked the 60 census for Marion Co. Could a young Geoge W be listed with a family other than yours. A suspected second cousin of my ancestor with exact same name, including Middle initial , birthplace, and approx age ,signed up as a resident of a community very close to my ancestor's and was killed in 62. Census info helped me sort out who was who. Sherry PS Anyone researching the 36Th out there ?

I would like a photo and permission to use it in a book on the 107th I am working on. Charles Bryant 202 S. 348th St. Federal Way, WA 98003

To Charles Bryant: I would be glad to send you a copy of the picture and you have my permission to use it. I haven't heard from anyone that would oppose it (relatives). There's a man in the John Warner Vespasian Library in Clinton, Ill by the name of Tom, (I don't remember his last name) that I tried to stop in and see but didn't have enough time. He is rumored to have extensive knowledge of the 107Th Ill Inf. I would be interested in your progress. I have a GG Uncle in the 107Th. Pvt Anderson, Aler, Co F Ill Infantry. Craig Ayler 12705 E. Kansas Pl., #Q201 Aurora, CO Craig.Ayler@worldnet.att.net -----Original Message----- From: CBryant999@aol.com [mailto:CBryant999@aol.com] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 9:41 PM To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement I would like a photo and permission to use it in a book on the 107th I am working on. Charles Bryant 202 S. 348th St. Federal Way, WA 98003

Craig, You'll have to get an application (VA Form 40-1330) from: Memorial Programs Service (403A) Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20420-0001 Chris Fossitt > ---------- > From: Craig Ayler > Reply To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 6:34 PM > To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement > > Hello; > > I've just returned from a Genealogy search in DeWitt county in Illinois. > One of the reasons for going there was to find the stone of Pvt Riley > Aler, > Co E, 20Th Ill Inf. I have a document that states that he was buried in > DeWitt Cemetery in DeWitt Illinois. Having walked through the grounds, I > spoke with the grounds keeper and he informed me that a number of years > ago > there was alot of vandalism. Apparently my GG Uncle fell victim. I was > told by a local Civil War buff that I could order another stone for > replacement. Does anyone know who I might contact for this? > > Also, during my search I ran across a grave marker of Pvt Abner McNier, Co > G, 107Th Ill Inf. The marker only reads " Abner McNier, Co G 107 Ill > Inf". > Apparently he died at Woodsonville, Kentucky, July 13, 1863. If anyone > knows this soldier, I would be happy to send the picture. > > Craig Ayler > Aurora, CO > Craig.Ayler@worldnet.att.net > >

This was a reply. -----Original Message----- From: Fossitt, Chris <ChrisF@communitypress.com> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com <IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, May 14, 2001 4:00 PM Subject: RE: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement >Craig, >You'll have to get an application (VA Form 40-1330) from: >Memorial Programs Service (403A) >Department of Veterans Affairs >810 Vermont Avenue, NW. >Washington, D.C. 20420-0001 > >Chris Fossitt > >> ---------- >> From: Craig Ayler >> Reply To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com >> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 6:34 PM >> To: IL-CIVIL-WAR-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Grave Stone Replacement >> >> Hello; >> >> I've just returned from a Genealogy search in DeWitt county in Illinois. >> One of the reasons for going there was to find the stone of Pvt Riley >> Aler, >> Co E, 20Th Ill Inf. I have a document that states that he was buried in >> DeWitt Cemetery in DeWitt Illinois. Having walked through the grounds, I >> spoke with the grounds keeper and he informed me that a number of years >> ago >> there was alot of vandalism. Apparently my GG Uncle fell victim. I was >> told by a local Civil War buff that I could order another stone for >> replacement. Does anyone know who I might contact for this? >> >> Also, during my search I ran across a grave marker of Pvt Abner McNier, Co >> G, 107Th Ill Inf. The marker only reads " Abner McNier, Co G 107 Ill >> Inf". >> Apparently he died at Woodsonville, Kentucky, July 13, 1863. If anyone >> knows this soldier, I would be happy to send the picture. >> >> Craig Ayler >> Aurora, CO >> Craig.Ayler@worldnet.att.net >> >> > >

Hello; I've just returned from a Genealogy search in DeWitt county in Illinois. One of the reasons for going there was to find the stone of Pvt Riley Aler, Co E, 20Th Ill Inf. I have a document that states that he was buried in DeWitt Cemetery in DeWitt Illinois. Having walked through the grounds, I spoke with the grounds keeper and he informed me that a number of years ago there was alot of vandalism. Apparently my GG Uncle fell victim. I was told by a local Civil War buff that I could order another stone for replacement. Does anyone know who I might contact for this? Also, during my search I ran across a grave marker of Pvt Abner McNier, Co G, 107Th Ill Inf. The marker only reads " Abner McNier, Co G 107 Ill Inf". Apparently he died at Woodsonville, Kentucky, July 13, 1863. If anyone knows this soldier, I would be happy to send the picture. Craig Ayler Aurora, CO Craig.Ayler@worldnet.att.net

I had information that my 3rd Great Grandfather had passed away in St. Cloud, Florida. I emailed the Historical Society there and they provided information on a George W. Smith who had indeed died and was buried with a Civil War headstone! The birth year is the same and the State of birth! In looking on the USGenWeb Project Illinois page and at the Civil War muster rolls I found a George W. Smith who had volunteered from Marian County in Aug of 1864, 146th Infantry Company D. My problem is I am puzzled as to why he isn't in his "home" County of Carroll. I guess he could've been living and working in Salem, Marian County where he lists his residence. I wondered if this was a common practice-would they go to another county to enlist? His father had been killed in a battle less than a year before. In Aug of 1864 he would have been 18. The name is so common I hesitate to celibrate that I've found him! The birth dates are not the same either-just the birth years, although mine is from probate records of his father's and the other is from his burial records. The probate ones could be wrong. Is there any other information concerning Civil War records to tell if this is my George? I have sent away for a death certificate but I may not recognize any names as there was an early divorce. My next step after the death certificate would be to send off for pension papers from the National Archives-that takes sooooo long. I hope I can wait that long to find out if this is my George!