This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUKES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/302 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 9, 1913, page 3 JOHN H. DUKES Grief and sorrow came to the citizens of Hood River Sunday when it was learned that Captain J.H. Dukes had passed away. Mr. Dukes was one of the Hood River’s pioneers and most respected citizens. Mr. Dukes moved from Illinois to Hood River with his family in the year 1886 where he has since resided. The deceased was a charter member of the Riverside Congregational church and for many years held the position of deacon and trustee. He was elected as city councilman and served the city for several years. Mr. Dukes enlisted in the civil war from Jefferson county, Ill., on the 24th day of June, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service in July, 1861, as a private of Capt. Robert D. Noleman’s Company H. 1st Regiment Illinois volunteer cavalry, Col. Thomas A. Marshall commanding. He was promoted to corporal of Company H., 1st Illinois Cavalry, to 1st Lieutenant Company B 110th regiment and to Captain of Company A consolidated. He was constantly with his commands during their service. He was also in charge of General Davis’ mounted escort on the march to the sea. Among some of the more important battles in which Mr. Dukes was engaged are the battles of Stone River, Woodbury, Chickamuga, Missionary Ridge, Siege of Atlanta, Campaign of the Carolinas and was present at the surrender of General Johnson’s army and participated in the Grand Review at Washington. The deceased was an honored member of the local G.A.R. of which he was a Past Commander. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon under the auspices of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. Rev. J.L. Hershner officiated. The deceased leaves besides a wife, two children, Helen A. and Henry M. Dukes. ------------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 16, 1913, page 7 Includes portrait Captain John H. Dukes, honored Hood River citizen who died July 6, age 77 years. Mr. Dukes was Captain of Co. H. 1st Illinois Cavalry and served throughout the Civil war. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.