E462 mm LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ^.^^ ROSTER 1905 MMtnMMaitaMi h^enoafc l^^ost v» '.■'ii IR'^ n A u •p^'wrf^^p^^?'^}?^?^^ .,, .,. CHENOA. iLLINOlS «?taeK9ss»»- ^ £14-6 -2- ROSTER OF CHENOA POST COMPILECJ AND PRESENTED BY E. C. SILLIMAN, adjutant •IIKNOA Cl.ll'IM H I'UINT Officers Chenoa Post No. 185 G. A. R.. David Whiteside George W. Harris Samuel E. Miller Charles S. Elder Edward M. Pike Samuel Bush Alexander Bowers Thomas Y. Hervey E. C. Silliman Commander Senior Vice Commander Junior Vice Commander Surgeon Chaplain Officer o£ the Day Officer of the Guard Quartermaster Adjutant Post meets in I. 0. 0. F hall first Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in each month. Organiza^tion of Chenoa Post On the night of December 19, 1882, Joseph McFar- land and James Drummond held a conference at the resi- dence of the former, four miles east of Chenoa, and soliciting the assistance of James Forder, E. C. Silliman, J T. Howard, T. Y. Hervey, E. M. Pike, Geo. Brown and J. D. Rilea, succeeded after several meetings in get- ting signers enough to obtain a charter. Comrade A. H. Mundt, of Fairbury, being mustering officer for the dis- trict, was sent on the night of Feb. 9. 1883, and organized Post 185, G. A. R. department of Illinois, with 33 charter members. E. C. Silliman was elected commander. The commanders since have been: E. M. Pike T. Y. Hervey J. McFarland J. T. Martin Wm. T. Brown John Morrow * J. Batrum S. E. Miller Thos. Ballinger J. C. Aaron A. B. Scrogin G. M. Kirkpatrick Jas. Downie Geo. Sayrs * Geo. W. Harris John Watt C. S. Elder G. W. WomfldorfE David Whiteside The following is a complete list of the members of Chenoa Post since its organization: J. C. Aaron Wm. Alexander Henry Aydelott Ervin Baldwin Geo. Brown A. J. Bowers James Bell W. H. Brooks Paris Beach * James Colter J. S. P. Carroll * W. H. Cornweli * John Dodge Alonzo Adams * W. G. Abbott Jacob Batrum Samuel Bush Wm. T. Brown Jocob Ballinger * Thos. Ballinger Fred Beier Morris Conery O. P. Crov/ell James Cooney James Downie John Dillingham Noble Dickinson Thos. Edland James Forder Jas. M. Floyd Abram Gerber J. T. Howard W. S. Haynes John Hancock Wm. Johnson * G. M. Kirkpatrick A. S. Livingston Nathan Morrow W. H. Mattocks John Morrow "^ S. E. Miller Jas. McFarland Wm. McDonald E. M Pike Frank Rathbun Thos. Rilea * Martin Rhinehart * G. S. Sayrs * Martin Shepherd * Jas. Seery Jacob Steiner John Stewart J. H. Thomas * E. D. Turner Chris Teburg * Wm. Derick * C. S. Elder Wm. Fraley * Mark Golden * Lewis Gibbs * T. Y. Hervey S. R. Hayes Geo. W. Harris John King Robert Lawson M. M. Lord J. T. Martin Wm. Murphy John Murphy * Daniel Miley 0. McCullough * N. H. Pike Wm. F. Peppard J. D. Rilea J. W. Raynor E. C. Silliman A. B. Scrogin A. F. Southwick W. R. Seaton G. W. Starkey John Tucker * J. D. Trowbridge J. H. Tarlton * Phillip Troehler W. H. VanBuskirk Frank Whiting * David Whiteside Charles Wise * G. W. V/omeldorflE W. L. Watson * John Wade John Watt T. W. Tarlton February, 1905, members -30. January, 1886, larg- est number members — 55. February, 1905, dead — 25. February, 1905, belong to other G. A. R.'s, 15. Number mustered in — 93. * Dead William G- Abbott William G. Abbott was born at Altona, 111., Nov. 10, 1837. His father was a physician. They moved to Am- boy, Lee county, in 1845. To Woodford county 1863; to Chenoa in 1867. Enlisted in what was to be the 56th 111., but its eight companies were consolidated with the 57 111., in Chicago; was in Co. B, enlisted Oct. 1, 1861; dis- charged July 15, 1862 for disability. Married to Miss Lizzie T. Toy at Washburn, Illinois, in 1865; has sev- en children living, three sons and four daughter. He has been justice of the peace, alderman twelve years, on the school board fourteen years. Entered the office of Haynes, Jordon & Co. as bookkeeper in July, 1870, and with that firm and its successors most of the time since that date. Republican in politics, raised a Congregation- alist; pension $10; joined Post 185 G. A. R. Aug. 14, 1883; is a prominent Mason. William Alexander William Alexander was born at Hobbyville, Ind., Oct. 1, 1843, on a farm. Enlisted Aug. 28, 1861, in Co. E 43 Indiana Infantry, and re-enlisted in Company E 117 Ind. and was discharged in January, 1864. Served in the Army of the Cumberland; was at seige of Knox- ville, Tenn., Strawberry Plains, etc., with the 23 Army Corps. Was married Oct. 24, 1864, to Sarah C. Phillips at Vincennes, Ind.; moved to Chenoa in September, 1867. Has eight children living; painter by trade; kept hotel several years; has been a sufferer from asthma for a long time; pension ^^24; Republican in politics; belongs to M. E. church. Jacob Batrum Jacob Batrum was born in Cumberland county, Pa., March 4, 1838, on a farm; came to Lacon, 111., in 1856; went back to Hagerstown, Md. ; served four months in quartermasters department, and in December, 1861, enlisted in Co. A 2d District Columbia Infantry in August, 1862; enlisted at Lacon, 111. in Co. D 77th Illi- nois Infantry; discharged July 10, 1865. Was at the seige of Vicksburg and all the battles of the campaign in which the regiment participated. Married in 1869 at Bucyrus, Ohio, to Margaret Kanzleiter. She died on Thanksgiving day, 1901. Has two children; mason by trade; independent in politics and religious belief; pension $12. On account of partial paralysis has been unable to work for several years. Charter member of Post 185 G. A. R. ; Post commander in 1899 Thvorrvas E- Ba>.IIir\ger Thomas E. Ballinger was born in Warren county, O. Jan. 23, 1831. Married in 1852 to Mary E. Dixon; came to Peoria county. 111., in 1852; returned to Ohio in 1857 and enlisted in 1864 in Co. A 156 Ohio; served until close ot the war. Came back to McLean county in 1873; has nine children living — buried three. Is now postmaster of Chenoa, the second term. Republican; belongs to Meth- odist church; pension $8; joined Post 185 G. A. R. April 25, 1892; was Post commander in 1903. Frederick Beier Frederick Beier was born in Fritzaow, Prassia, Feb. 10, 1842. Came to America in 1858; lived at Blooming ton, 111., until his marriage and settling on a farm near Chenoa. Married Miss Minnie Seamans Sept. 19, 1865. Is a member of the Lutheran church; pension $8. He enlisted in Co. H 94 Illinois Infantry at Bloomington, 111., Aug. 11, 1862; mustered out July 17, 1863; served in all the campaigns of his regiment. Joined Post 185 G. A. R. Sept. 25, 1893. Took a transfer card and moved to Peo- ria, 111., Feb. 26, 1904. Paris H. BeacK Paris H. Beach was born Feb. 15, 1843 in Adams county, Ohio, and died in Chenoa, 111., May 17, 1901. He was married to Keziah Francis Freeman, while home from the war on a furlough. They have had seven children, two daughters died; the living are Mrs. Jack Stattler, Allen W., Laurence, A. A., and Wesley. The family moved to Chenoa from Lawndale township about 1881. He had been city marshal about eight years, and was a remarkably efficient officer. He enlisted in Co. D 24 Ohio Infantry, June 13, 1861 and was mustered out Nov. 16, 1865, serving his country faithfully nearly four and one-half years. He was in sixteen battles with the regiment, among which was Greenbrier Valley, W. Va., Perryville, Ky., Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Chicamau" ga, Lookout Mt., Mission Ridge and Kennesaw. He joinad Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. May 14, 1894 and was buried by that order. He was a member of the Metho- dist church; a Republican in politics. Wife died May 23, 1905. Williarrv T. Drown William T. Brown w.is born in Knox county, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1835: came to Peoria county, Illinois in 1859 Enlisted in Co. H 11 Illinois Cavalry Feb. 10, 1865 and was discharged Sept. 30, 1865. After the close of the war he married Sarah L. Oxley who died in 1872, leav- ing two daughters. Married in 1878 lo Mary J. Hervey; th ;y have one daughter, Alice, bara in 1385. He moved to a farm neai Chenoa in 1878 and farmed until 1885, when he mov^dto Chenoa and engaged in the coal busi- ness and later formed a partnership with H. C. Dexter in the lumber business, was succeeded by A. M. Gordon. He cast his first vote for Freemont for president; was allied with Republican party, until last fe\v years he has been a Prohibitionist. Is one of the elders in the Presby- terian church; draws pension of $8 for disability con- tracted in the service; Joined Post 185 G. A. R., May 22, 1883. Was quartermaster several terms and Post com- mander in 1895. Willia-Tv H. Brooks William H. Brooks was born in Oxford, England and cime to the States when four months old; settled at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Occupation a carpenter; enlisted Aug. 13, 1862 in Co. B 150 New York Infantry, and served until the close of the war. In the early part of his service in the 12th Corps in the Eastern Army and later in the consolidated 11th and 12th Corps, as the 20th under Gen Joe Hooker. Married in 1868 to Mary Will- iams; she died in 1896; leaving two children. Married in 1899 to Mary Roper; lived on a farm from 1873 until 1899, and has since resided in Chenoa. Republican; be- longs to Methodist church; pension $10. Joined Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. July 11, 1892. Samuel Bush Samuel Bush was born at Shippensburg, Pa., June 5 1822. He was a cabinet maker by trade; came to Wil- mington, 111., in 1857, and a few weeks later came to Chenoa where he has resided since with the exception of tvvo years in Kansas in 1866 and 1867, and one years resi- dence in Texas. November 12, 1861 he enlisted as ser- geant in Co. D 11 Illinois Cavalry commanded by Col. Robt. G Ingersoll. Aug. 31, 1862, was promoted to 2d Lieut, and Nov. 6, 1862 to 1st Lieut., and was in com- mand of the company most of the time for two years, and was mustered out April 15, 1865. Was in the battles of Vicksburg, Corinth, Memphis, Black river and the many skirmishes of the regiment in the three and a half years service. His father, brother John, anl brother-in-law, John B. Lenney, came to Chenoa in 1856. He married Mary Ann East in 1876; draws $12 pension; is a Repub- lican in politics, a Presbyterian in belief — his fathers' family being of that belief. He joined Post .85 G. A. R. June 26 1883. Alexander J. Bowers Alexander J. Bowers was born in Gurnesey county, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1842, on a farm; came to Peoria, 111., Sep. 5, 1865; lived near Trivoli, that county, one year and a half; came to Chenoa March, 1867. Married Sarah E. Bell, May 7, 1863, who died in January, 1878. Married Betsey Miley in 1894; has four children living; farmed for a number of years, but last few years has been in the poultry business. Enlisted in August, 1864 as private in Co I 176 Ohio Infantry; discharged in June 1865, served in the Army of the Cumberland. One son, James Bowers, was in the Spanish-American war and is now Rural Route agent. He is a charter member of Post 185 G. A. R. Republican in politics; pension $6. George Brown George Brown was born March 23, 1843 at Camillus, N. Y. Came to Peoria county. 111., in 185S and to Che- noa, 111., in 1868; occupation a farmer. Married to Sarah C. Williams, who was born in England, Feb. 14, 1872; have two children, one son at home and Mrs. Jas. Blair. He is a Baptist in belief, Republican in .politics, pension $14 Is a charter member of Post 185 G. A. R. Pie en- listed in Co. F 51 Illinois Infantry July 15, 1862 and was discharged at close of war on June 16, 1865. He was in battles of Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge Atlanta cam paign, and with Thomas at Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. His brother, Shsidrock Brown, of the same company, was killed at Missionary Ridge, Sept. 25, 1863. Apt Brvimfield Apt Brumfield was born in Laurence county, Ky., May 31, 1843. Is a farmer; married Miss Oakley Hat- fiele, June 18, 187^. She died March 20, 1901, leaving four children, two boys and two daughters. In October, i903 he married Nannie Reed. Moved to Minnesota in 1867; lived there most of; the time for 10 years Came back to West Virginia, then to Portsmouth, Ohio, from which place he came to Chenoa in 1904. He enlisted in the state guards in 1862, and in August 1863 he enlisted in Co. E 45 Kentucky Mounted Infy. and was discharged D^c. 25, 1864. He served under Gen Burbridge, and was in all the numerous skirmishes and engagement that command v/as noted for. He joined Park Post No. 12 at Shiloh Church West Virginia, which surrendered its char- ter about 1898. Joined Chenoa Post, May 15, 1905; be- longs to M. E. church; Republican in politics; draws a pension of $24 per month for wounds and disability. John S. P. CaLrrolI John S. P. Carroll was born in Kingwood, Preston CDunty, W. Va., March 30, 1829, his father kept an old fashioned country tavern. Before the war he was a aiin- istcr in the Methodist church. After three months ser- vice in the first call, he enlisted Oct 1, 1861 in the 9th W. Virginia, serving three years, first as a private, was pro- moted to captain of Co. D, March 8, 1862, afterwards to major and then to lieutenant colonel of the First W. Virginia Veteran Infantry. Served with Gen. Hunter on the Lynchburg raid, also under Generals Milroy, Crook and Sheridan. Was bearing a dispatch from Gen. Crook to Col. Mulligan and was within two steps of the latter when he was killed on Sunday, the 24th day of July, 1364. He was carrying orders which were never deliv- ered. Was in the Shenandoah Valley with Sheridan for over a year; had his clothing cut several limes but was never wounded. Was mustered out of the service July 21, 1865. After the war, was a member of the W. Vir- ginia legislature from Wayne county, for three years; moved to Indiana several years afterwards and then to Illinois in 1878. Kept a boarding house for several years; had a pension pending for years and succeeded in getting it just before he died. He was married to Miss Rebecca Swindler in 1851, who died in 1853. He married Miss Saloma Topping Oct. 3, 1870, at Greensburg, Ky. He died Aug* 7, 1900, the indirect cause of his death was his being struck by a freight train while crossing the track the Tuesday previous to his death. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. April 10, 1883, but dropped from the roll Dec. 30, 1898. His name is on a monument at Charleston W. Virginia, about the 5th from the top, as one of the illus- trious soldiers of West Virginia. Jat.mes Cooney James Cooney was born in SuEolk county, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1844, on a farm. Enlisted Aug. 28, 1862 at Brooklyn, N. Y., in Co. I 164 New York Infantry; mus- tered out July 22, 1865; wounded at the seige of Suffolk, Va. in the hip and back; was in all the battles the Second Army Corps was in from the time of his enlistment to the close of the war. Came to Illinois in 1865; has lived in Chicago Bloomington and Chenoa. Draws pension of $14 per month for wounds. Married Elizabeth J. Bissell in December, 1876; has no children. Strong Republican, an active member of I. O. F. and G. A. R. Joined Post 185 April 24, 1883. For several years past he has spent most of his time at National Soldiers Home at Mil- waukee, Wis. James Colter James Colter was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, June 5, 1834. When 18 years old moved to Randoph's Grove, McLean county, Illinois; from there to Danvers and in 1858 to Chenoa. Enlisted in Co. F 94 Illinois In- fantry Aug. 6, 1862; served three years. Was in the battles of Prairie Grove, seige of Vicksburg, Spanish Fort and all the marches of the regiment. Was never wound- ed or a prisoner. Married Sarah J. Sandham July 6, 1856; had eight children— six living: Thomas, Frank, Edgar, Mrs. Perry Ballinger, Mrs Chas. Miller and Mrs. Clem. Finley Has worked for M. T. Scott for over 20 years; the past eight or ten years has managed all the Scott farm interests m Central Illinois. Is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Presbyterian church. Republican in politics, with strong prohibition sentiments. Draws pension of -18; charter member of Post 185 G. A. R. Morris Connery Morris Connery was born in Cork, Ireland, Nov. 13, 1835. Came to United States in 1856, lived two years at Middletown, Conn.; came to Chicago in 1858 and Chenoa in March, 1859, farmer. Enlisted in Co. C. 44 Illinois Infantry Dec. 22, 1864; served until close of the war. Married February, 1866 to Margaret Callahan; has five children, four sons and one daughter. Strong Republi- can, member of Catholic church; pension $i2. Joined Post 185 G. A. R., April 10, 1833. Has always been the color bearer of the Post. William Derrick William Derrick was born in Columbia county N. Y. July 14, 1811. Married in 1842 to Lydia Bullis, of the same county. He had five children, only one living at the time of his death, Henry Derrick of Lexington town- ship, then 40 years old. He joined Kinderhook Lodge I. O. 0. F., Columbia county N. Y. in 1845. He en- listed in Co. F. 1st Missouri Engineers in September, 1861; served until February 1863, when he was dis- charged for disability. Drew a pension of $12; never joined any church but was inclined toward the Lutheran to which his mother belonged. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. Aug. 10, 1891, being 80 years old and then the oldest comrade in the Post. He died March 11, 1S94, and was buried at Bentown, McLean county, Illinois. Ja.nrves Do\%'nie James Downie was born Feb. 12, 1838 at Poughkeep- sie, N. Y. ; raised at the bakers trade. Enlisted in the Navy in October, 1863 as a landsman on Gunboat Penob- scot, was with Farragt\t's fleet; discharged at Philadelphia in November 1864. Came to Joliet, III, in 1865; mar- ried to Mary N. Carlin of Joliet, m 1867. Came to Che- noa in 1881, remained here fourteen years, until burned out in the big fire, then sold his lot to Schuirman & Hops and went to Pcr.tiac and then to Odell where he still re- sides. Has one son, William, living, two lovely daughters dying in 1886 in Chenoa. He joined Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. April 10, 1883, was Post commander in 1892-3-4. Took a transfer in 1901; draws a pension of $12 Jim was a jolly, whole-souled comrade, he belongs to all the societies going, but his failing is to forget the "pass- word"" Cherries S- Elder Charles S. Elder was born at Waterloo, N. Y., May 7, 1835; his father ran a tannery and manufactured moi- rocco. Came to St. Louis, Mo. in 1844; was levee clerk for a time, and with a wholesale firm when he was from 17 to 19 years of age. Moved to Bloomington, 111. in 1852; in 1853 went to tinners trade and served three years apprenticeship; was in hardware business from fall of 1856 to 1859. Married in 1856 to Mary E. Martin, who died in 1889. Has five children, four daughters and one son; attended Rush Medical college in 1858, graduated in March, 1864, after discharge from the service. Enlisted Sept. 14, 1861, as musician in 33 Illinois Infantry. Dis- charged Oct. 19, 1862. Practiced medicine in Chenoa from 1863 until the present time ^ with the exception of a short interval passed at Linco n and Bloomington, 111. Was mayor of Chenoa in 1872-73. Alderman two terms; was on school board when the present school house was built ; belonged to Chenoa Masonic lodge on coming to Chenoa and helped to institute Royal Arch Chapter and R and S. M.; has been an ardent worker in Masonic cir- cles. Charter member of Lexington Post G. A. R. and joined Chenoa Post 185 Jan. 12, 1885, and was com- mander in 1902, Republican in politics; member of Episcopalian church; pension $12. Abra.rrv Cerber Abram Gerber was born in Centreville, Wayne coun- ty, Ind., Feb. 6, 1846, upon a farm. Enlisted in Co. B 2d Illinois Cavalry, Aug. 18, 1864 and was mustered out June 12, 1865. Was in all the raids and skirmishes from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, Mobile and back to Vicksburg. Came to Lexington, 111., in 1867; was mar- ried to Susan Snyder in 1870; three children living, one dead. Joined Post 185 April 12, 1886, dropped Jan. 1, 1895, when he moved to Bloomington, Hi. Pension $12; Democrat in politics; belief a Baptist. Lewis Gibbs Lewis Gibbs was born in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 1 1, 1833. He came to America in 1844, settling in Wis- consin; mioved to Peoria county, Illinois, in 1854, lived in the city of Peoria for several years. He married Miss Viola Holmes in that city, Dec. 23, 1865. Eleven years later they miOved on to the farm in Eppards Point town- ship, Livingston county, owned by him. In 1901 it be. came necessary to take him to the insane hospital at Kan •' kakee, where he remained until his death Sept. 12, 1902. He enlisted in Co. C 86 Illinois Infantry, at Chillicothe; 111., Aug. 27, 1862, and was discharged June 6, 1865. During the first month of his service he was overheated i.i a review at Louisville, Ky.-, and was assigned to duty as a nurse in an army hospital at Nashville, Tenn., where he did excellent service. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. Jan. 1, 1891; belonged to the Methodist church and was buried from that church, services in charge of the G. A R. JoKn HaLncock John Hancock was born Jan. 13, 1839 at Shippens- burg, Pa.; occupation a farmer, living three miles north of Chenoa on one of the finest farms in Livingston county. Enlisted in Co. A 1st Illinois Cavalry June 14, 1861, under Captain John McNulty, of Bloomington, 111. They were with Col. Mulligan's brigade at Lexington, Mo. in September, 1861 and were captured b) Gen. Price, he having 10,000 men and the Union forces only 2500, held their ground for 52 hours, He was paroled as a prisoner of war and discharged at Benton Barracks, Mo., in Octo- ber, 1863. He married Rachel M. Campbell Jan. 2, 1863; has five children. He came to Lexington, 111., in 1856, and moved to Chenoa in 1859. Has held several township offices. In politics a Democrat, Presbyterian in belief; draws pension of $10. Joined Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. March 25, 1884. Willit S. Ha^yrves "Willit S. Haynes was born in Marshall county. 111., March 18, 1838; lived on a farm until Nov. 2, 1861. He enlisted in Co H 53 Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a private: was promoted to sergeant. Was in the battle of Hatchie River, Tenn., and the other minor actions of the regiment until July, '63 when he was detailed to serve in the quartermaster's department under Col. Greenbury L. Fort at Memphis, Tenn.; was transferred to Vicks- burg in 1865. In 1866 went to Lacon, 111., wiih his brother, Wm. A. Haynes and entered the grain and lum- ber business. In 1870 they came to Chenoa and he be- came a member of the firm of Haynes, Jordan & Co. and remained in that firm about fourteen years, then retiring from active business. He was married to Miss E. A. Bowen of Metamora, 111., Dec. 28, 1871. She died Sept. 3, 1899, leaving one son, E. R. Haynes, who married Miss Louise Fell, of Jacksonville, 111., and is in the real estate business, 145 Lacalle street, Chicago. Mr. Haynes resides with him. He is a stockholder, director and former president of the State Bank of Chenoa. He is an ardent Republican in politics always taking an active part in local and state conventions. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. July 10, 1883; is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Englewood club; claims no church affiliations. Is drawing a pension under the age limit ruling. George Harris George Harris was born in Covington, Genessee county, N. Y., May 19, 1834. Came to Marseilles, ID., when 17 years of age; was a farmer until his enlistment, Dec. 7, 1861 in Co. A Cavalry, attached to 53d Illinois Infantry; discharged at Cornith, Miss., June 27, 1862, for disability. Came to Pontiac in 1870 and to Chenoa in 1884; was in hotel business about two years and since that time worked at carpenter trade. Pension $8. Married Sarah M. O'Hair, Sept. 2, 1863; has two children, one the widow of Abraham McFall, who died in McFall, Mo. , 1889, and has two children, a boy and girl. He also has a son, Charles J., who is a railroad man. In politics a strong Re- publican and in religion a Baptist; formerly a member of I. 0. 0. F. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. May 26, 1884; was its commander in 1898. His wife died July 6, 1900. TKoma.s Y. Hervey Thomas Y. Hervey was born in Ohio county. West Virginia; came to Peoria county. 111. in December, 1849; occupation a farmer. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. A 47 Illinois. Was at seige of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Mobile, Ala., and other minor engagements of the cam- paign. Married Dec. 26, 1866 to Mary Hawkridge, who was born in Stockport, England; has four children, two sons and two daughters. Moved to Livingston county on a farm in March, 1867; came to vicinity of Chenoa in March, 1864 and to Chanoa in ISoi . trade of late years r^ ' '''^'^' "^ carpenter late years. Charter member of Post 1S=;. commander in 1887. A prominent member of the p"" by erun church since I860. Held officTs Jf ' 'l school trustee and director numerous times Rep'ubT"^' but of late affiliates with Pro}.ib,-H-n / ^-ted Aug. 17, 1862 in Co. E 94 1 li'J ' r'f '' '"" slightly wounded in battl. of P„ r "">'' '"" Texas can,p.ig„3, L dis..: e "1; ; Is^r ^-"^ ^^ er; came to Chenoa in 1866 Married ^ , c ™" Sarah C. Wright wh„ ^- Tr, f""^^ Sept. 5, 1865 to E. M. Kirlp I'i 'w. "'Z^''- "' 1^99; has one son, *Co. He-; ;„ :'™;.^ Kir.patric^ Lac.and - Parma, Idaho, also'in "e'Tj^ Z::'''"" ''"''"''■ ests and moved there to perLl: , ", reTitf "' aid also his father th^ . u- r ^^^^^e m 1904, as patn-cX trartied ; ; 'e I'th c' V'' ''''''■ ""■ ^"'- J"ly6 1904; he is a c^a ' ^^-g'""- Ind., ^mmander in u;^ ;„7 " r™- '" °' ^°^' ^^^^ -- :- -e Post. Toof ;:; ir^^r:: r!"' r-^ -"'- in 1905. ^ai card on removal to Idaho Marcus M. Lord Marcs M. Lord was born at Stowe, V, Ao-il „ 1843;marr.od.o Ida I. Butts, Au» 4 mj. „' "' a Phys.c.an. Moved to Iowa in 18fi°q . ' """P""™ 1883; resided in P„n,; , '"""^ '° """^i^ in Where he lost he ily" '^ .riT 7" '"' '" "^"-' resides in Chicago lU P !, ■ ^ " "' '^^*- ^ow -^--^-;n";n^rs:n^L:;;:,"-s Graftsbury, Vt., in 1865; affiliated with Chenoa Lodge No. 292 in 1882. P. M. of Chenoa lodge, P. H. P. of Chap- ter, P. T. I. M. of Council, P. E. C. of St. Paul Com- mandery, Fairbury, 111., P. M. I. G. M. of Grand Coun- cil of Illinois, Grand Lecturer and representative of near Chapters of Indian Territory and Minnesota and is a mem- ber of Peoria consistory. Enlisted in October, 1863 in Co. F 11th Vermont, 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery: ser- vice at Forts Sherman and Thayer, and defences north of Washington, D. C. In battles of North Ann River, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. Discharged May 13, 1865. Joined Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. Aug. 10, 1891; trans- ferred Jan. 18,1902 on moving to Chicago. Politics, Democrat; Congregational in belief; pension $10 per month. Josephv McFarlarvd Joseph McFarland was born in Jesamine county, Ky., Oct. 23, 1841. Came to McLean county in 1851, was a farmer until after the war. Enlisted Feb. 17, 1862 in Co. G 53 Illinois Infantry. Was in the battles of Shilo, Cor- inth, Hatchie, Vicksburg, Atlanta campaign, Sherman's march to the sea Averysboro, Bentonville, and was mus- tered out at Goldsboro N. C, March 26, 1865. Was mar- ried Oct. 6, 1866 to Sarah C. Payne; has one son, Charles. In 1867 went to the Black Hills and returned overland, then settled on a farm in Livingston county. Moved into Chenoa in 1885 and from that time worked at carpenter trade He called the first meeting and was the leader in organizing Post 185 G. A. R. and can be said to be the father of the Post. Rain or shine ''Joe" was always in his place and worked faithfully for his comrades in all capacities from commander doA^n to "high private." Took a transfer card in 1895 ani m^vai to Jennings, La., where he now resides. Comrade McFarland had two brothers who gave their lives in their country's service and his father also Tj^zXTr' '''''•'' '" ^'"'■^'- «-..,, Moses M. McDona^ld Moses M. McDonald was born Aug. 10 m, , Flemmington, W. Virginia. Was raised f f listed in August IS^? • -d '^^^ ^^^sed a farmer. En- ^ugust, 1603, in Batterv H Icf \m -kt- ■ ■ AniHe., In Barnes „, New c7ee" Wa!S'^ w'" w.rds station, .^^r^^o^^TZj', ""^ '° ^^- moved.0 near Sa.brook, McLe'an r„.r,iv:r.r' fifteen years, two years in Kansas and cm. ,'^"' --™^-r;:tvervi:-.niit^,r^'"'^"^ Sa^muel E. Miller Samuel E. Miller was born Aug 26 184^ . in Fulton county, Penn In ]«^f "" ^ ^"'"^ I".; when he enlisted in Co B T '^ "T"' ^°""^^' 30, 1863; wounded at Eastlf M" T '''''^^^' ^^^• charged Nov 17 Uat T ' ' ^^''^ ^^' 1865 ;dis- 16. 1363 at Mt.^k:S Iir^w" l^"/- ^^^^ ^-' 1880-81. Came to rv. • . Nevada mining in <^ame to Lhenoa in Jani7ar-ir looo , ^ the Exchange Hotel which >. ^' ^ '"^ ^°"g^t ^eaith o. 4 wi^r^ot :?,:;:/:'.r:ir''kf a";'"^ August, 1903. Richard ,„ „ i '''^'' '" Hyne^an, oniy chiMen' Wasinr.r' ""''■ """^ Now holds office of justice Tf tll^T I ''"'■ '" politics. Joined Post 185 ul /! ^"P"W'can in Post May 26 1884- I'y card from Mt. Carroll $8.00. '^ ''''''*• "'^^ commander i„ 1901. Pension JoKrv Morrow John Morrow was born at Princeville, Peoria county, 111., Oct. 5, 1836; was a farmer. Enlisted in Co. K 86 Illinois Infantry, Aug. 27, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865 as a lieutenant; was in all the engagements with his regiment from Perryville, Ky., Oct. 8, 1862, to Chica- mauga. Missionary Ridge, relief of Knoxviile, Atlanta campaign, with Sherman to the sea, Averysboro, Benton- ville, in march to Richmond and to Washington D. C, and in the Grand Review with Sherman's troops. Came home and resumed farming; was married to Margaret Hervey, Dec. 8, 1866, and moved to a farm two miles south of Chenoa. Held the offices of supervisor, school trustee and was an elder in the Presbyterian church for many years. In 1897 he suffered a paralytic stroke and left the farm and moved to Chenoa. Has two sons, Da- vid T., a jeweler at Eureka, 111., and William, a farmer. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. May 8, 1883; was Post com- mander in 1897. In politics he was a Democrat. He died at his home in Chenoa, 111., May 15, 1901. Funeral services by Rev. T. J. McMurray at Presbyterian church, Saturday, May 18. Post 185 G. A. R. conducted the burial services at the Chenoa cemetery. It can be said of him that his life was spotless from the cradle to the grave. Edwa^rd M- Pike Edward M. Pike was born in Casco, Maine, July 1, 1838 and came to Bloomington, 111., with his parents in 1854. He attended the State Normal school and in 1861 recruited a portion of the 33d Illinois Volunteer Infantry, known as the Normal regiment and was made First Ser. geant of Co. A. He was in twelve engagements includ- ing the battles of Fredericktown, Mo., Cotton Plant, Ark., Champion Hill Port Gibson, Driscol's plantation, Big River Bridge and the siege of Vicksburg. One day fall- ing out sick, he became unconscious and Mother Bicker- dyke, the ministerina anffel nf ^h h.™ and probabi, saved his uL 1 7™^f ""^ ^-nd he served on the police foroe of B „ °' ""= "" elected sl,enfl of McLean c n.v f"""""^'"" ^"^ was was assistant revenue collec or" 'de k? '^ ^^"^ ^^ oame to Chenoa and with his bro hers N H V' '^ engaged in the lumber business Th L v'"" ^- "' and continued the business un i 18« ' , °"^'' ""' ^- "• to his brother, Noah, and ent ed in'to ''' '°" °"' Justus Castle and bought the ile Tu ^"'""'''•P with which the, great,, i.^pro!';'" hrlst'"' r""^"'""^ down, they lost $10 000 h„ • / ""'^^ ''"'■ning 'arger scale. They are the /""^''■^'^'^ «^uiU on I k"n for burning ^ile an ricr.h'aT "V" '""'"''^' b-ness. He is a Republican in p it I™'"" "^^ temperance worker. He h,u P°"""' a conscientious president of the State TOrMT """^ °^ ""^^ was officer of in ,he Building and Loan "■ ^""'^"°"' ^ of the school board, director t The f °"' "'"'"'"' ^"stee of the Congregational church and"! "T"^ ""^ Masonic Fraternity. Was ir,.JTr , """"""^ °f 'he Eunice Fugate, ofVomTng™/'''^f f' '" "- dren, E. Scott Pike, who is a I'Ji . " ''"" '""^ <=>>''- and Gussie, wife of Rev j ^ ''^ '"'""''^ ^''"ese, "ived a gold medal from' the '"• '^°'""<'e Pike re- 'escuing a field piece in the face of ,t ^"""""'ent for Cache River, Ark., July 7 1862 H '"""'''^ «'e at =nd rebuilt it after t burned df . ""' ^*^ "°°^e ;;; '^ '-.e farm in b"::::::;"'',,^,^ ■■' -"""y ;^;|;farm near South Bend, In^^rlrpUr^:; Noah H. Pike Noah TT P'l -f^o- canieto'Vo^^r^ir;^:;'":'""'"-^'' Normal school and tauohtschL'-,? "''*■ ^"ended "^^"HnoisInfantrytnVsa' ;;"'"'" '"^°- ' ^^' ^"d ^vas mustered out Sept. 28, by reason o£ expiration o£ term ot service. He was one of four brothers serving in the army; two were prisoners in Andersonville. He came to Chenoa m 1868, and opened a lumber yard in connection with his brothers Edward M. and Alpheus, buying them out, he continued the business until he sold out to Dexter & Smith. He married Helen L. Shelton, May 2, 1869, they have no children. He has several cottages at Lake Pistakee, where they spend their summers, and has recently com- pleted a palatial home in Chenoa to spend the rest of his life in well earned ease. He has held the office of presi- dent of the National Association of Lumber Dealers; has been presiding officer of the Blue Lodge Chapter and Council of A. F, and A. M.. Is a strong Republican m politics. No church affiliation. He joined Post 185 G. A R 0-t 9 1883. Noah dwells with pride upon the Pike"armyre'cord. Ed has a medal from congress for bravery, to which he is well entitled. Hon. Ivory Pike was a prisoner in Andersonville U months, /.Ipheus 8 months, in Andersonville and other prisons. Noah says his sufferings consisted in being all of one day and night without -pie or butter" for which he has never ceased to be thankful it was no worse. Pension $10. Fra^nk R^aLthiburrv Frank Fathburn was born in Washington county, 0., March 22, 1835. Came to Henry county, 111., in 1844, and in 1846 moved to Peoria county; lived there 12 years and moved to Marshall county. 111., where he enlisted Oct. 1 1861 in Co. H 47 Illinois Infantry. Was at Island No. 10 sieae of Vicksburg and all other engagements his regi- ment p^'articipated in. Was married in March, 1868 to Miss J Hay at Meadows, 111. Resided in Livingston county from 1870 to 1872, when he moved to Meadows where he has since resided, and has been in charge of Churchill & Sons grain business 25 years. His wife died July 1901 Has eight children, seven living. Repubh- can in politics. No church affiliation. Pension $8. John Ha.rvcock John Hancock was born Jan. 13, 1839 at Shippens- burg, Pa. ; occupation a farmer, living three miles north of Chenoa on one of the finest farms in Livingston county. Enlisted in Co. A 1st Illinois Cavalry June 14, 1861, under Captain John McNulty, of Bloomington, 111. They v^^ere with Col. Mulligan's brigade at Lexington, Mo. in September, 1861 and were captured by Gen. Price, he having 10,000 men and the Union forces only 2500, held their ground for 52 hours. He was paroled as a prisoner of war and discharged at Benton Barracks, Mo., in Octo- ber, 1863. He married Rachel M. Campbell Jan. 2, 1863; has five children. He came to Lexington, 111., in 1856, and moved to Chenoa in 1859. Has held several township offices. In politics a Democrat, Presbyterian in belief; draws pension of $10. Joined Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. March 25, 1884. Willit S. Ha^yrves Willit S. Haynes was born in Marshall county, 111., March 18, 1838; lived on a farm until Nov. 2, 1861. He enlisted in Co H 53 Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry as a private: was promoted to sergeant. Was in the battle of Hatchie River, Tenn., and the other minor actions of the regiment until July, '63 when he was detailed to serve in the quartermaster's department under Col. Greenbury L. Fort at Memphis, Tenn. ; was transferred to Vicks- burg in 1865. In 1866 went to Lacon, 111., wiih his brother, Wm. A. Haynes and entered the grain and lum- ber business. In 1870 they came to Chenoa and he be- came a member of the firm of Haynes, Jordan & Co. and remained in that firm about fourteen years, then retiring from active business. He v/as married to Miss E. A. Bowen of Metamora, 111., Dec. 28, 1871. She died Sept. 3, 1899, leaving one son, E. R. Haynes, who married Miss Louise Fell, of Jacksonville, III., and is in the real estate business, 145 Lacalle street, Chicago. Mr. Haynes resides with him. He is a stockholder, director and former president of the State Bank of Chenoa. He is an ardent Republican in politics always taking an active part in local and state conventions. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. July 10, 1883; is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Englawood club; claims no church affiliations. Is drawing a pension under the age limit ruling. George Harris George Harris was born in Covington, Genessee county, N. Y., May 19, 1834. Came to Marseilles, III., when 17 years of age; was a farmer until his enlistment, Dec. 7, 1861 in Co. A Cavalry, attached to 53d Illinois Infantry; discharged at Cornith, Miss., June 27, 1862, for disability. Came to Pontiac in 1870 and to Chenoa in 1884; was in hotel business about two years and since that time worked at carpenter trade. Pension $8. Married Sarah M. O'Hair, Sept. 2, 1863; has two children, one the widow of Abraham McFall, who died in McFall, Mo. , 1889, and has two children, a boy and girl. He also has a son, Charles J., who is a railroad man. In politics a strong Re- publican and in religion a Baptist; formerly a member of I. 0. O. F. He joined Post 185 G. A. R. May 26, 1884; was its commander in 1898. His wife died July 6, 1900. TKoma.s Y. Hervey Thomas Y. Hervey was born in Ohio county. West Virginia; came to Peoria county. 111. in December, 1849; occupation a farmer. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. A 47 Illinois. Was at seige of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Mobile, Ala., an J other minor engagements of the cam- paign. Married Dec. 26, 1866 to Mary Hawkridge, who vv'as born in Stockport, England; has four children, two sons and two daughters. Moved to Livingston county on a farm in March, 1867; came to vicinity of Chenoa in Lexington, 111. Enlisted in Co. C 77 Illinois Infantry Aug. 13, 1862; was in the first attack upon Vicksburg, Miss., under Sherman. Discharged at JeflEerson Bar- racks, Mo., Nov. 17, 1863 for disability; was an invalid two years after discharge; taught school, was in lumber business two years, then moved to a farm near Ballard, where he resided until a few years ago, when he sold the farm and is now cashier in the Bank of Lexington in which he is a stockholder; also has heavy investments in Texas rice lands. Married Ellen M. Champlin, Dec. 21, 1865; had four children, one son, Ira A., died Nov. 8, 1891, aged 25 years while attending law school; Mrs. Ray Haynes, also dead; one married daughter lives in Lexington and only son in Texas. Family belong to Bap- tist church; his father was one of the early ministers in that denomination in central Illinois. Republican in poli- tics; several times member of county central committee but never sought or accepted political office. Pension $8; charter member of Post 185 G. A. R. Commander in 1888; transferred to Lexington Post Feb. 20, 1901. Willianrv R.. Sea^ton William R. Seaton was born in Leavensworth, Ind., July 7, 1828; occupation a blacksmith. Was married to Martha A. Wright in 1855. Enlisted when 35 years old, Aug. 1, 1862 in Co. G 66 Indiana Volunteer Infantry; mustered out as corporal in 1865 at Washington D. C. Was in first battle a few days after enlistment at Rich- mond, Ky., where most of the regiment were taken pris- oners; they were sent to Indianopolis to reorganize from which place they went to Cairo, 111., and on to Corinth, Miss., and after the fall of Vicksburg came to Chatta- nooga, Tenn. and was in the battles at Missionary Ridge, Atlanta campaign, Sherman's march to the sea, at Ben- tonville, through the Carolinas on to Richmond and to Washington, D. C. with Sherman on the Grand Review. He was within twenty rods of Gen. McPherson when he was killed; saw the rebels charge on him. He was raised in the same neighborhood and an old acquaintance of Gen. Walter Q. Gresham; lived in Indiana until 1871, then moved to Canton lived there and at Cuba, 111., sev- eral years; came to Chenoa in 1887 and has resided here since that time; has seven children living four boys and three girls. He is a Republican in politics, belongs to the Methodist church, draws $12 pension, joined Post 185 G. A. R. by card Feb. 7, 1887 and was adjutant of the post I several terms. Ma.rtirv ShepKerd Martin Shepherd was born in Otsego county, N. Y., July 27, 1833, was a teacher and school commissioner, came to P'airbury, 111., in 1860 and to Chenoa in 1861; taught school three yeais then went into real estate and law. resided in Chenoa continuously except four years ia Kansas. He married Mariah F. McMahan in 1861, had Ia^o sons — Howard a telegraph operator and Frank who committed suicide. He enlisted Jan. 8, 1865, in Co. C 72 111. Inf'y, was mustered out Nov. 24, 1865, was one of the first seven members of Chenoa Masonic Lodge and a strong Republican. Joined Post 185 Dec. 26, 1883 and died in Chenoa March 18, 1896. His wife died several years ago. Edwirv C. SillimaLrv Edwin C. Silliman son of Marshall B. and Clarissa (Hyde) Silliman was born in Hallock Township, Peoria Co., 111., Nov. 18, 1840. His father's log cabin was one of the first built on the ''high prairie" or the open land beyond the river bluffs. His grandfather Rev. Gershom Silliman came from Jackson Co., Ohio, to Peoria Co. 111., in Sept. 1828, and settled west of Chillicothe, 111., being the first Baptist minister to settle in Peoria Co. E. C. first attended school in a log school house at Mt. Hawley nine miles north of Peoria in 1846—7, attended home dis- trict school until 1858, attended winter term of Toulon Academy and in 1860-1 attended Lombard University at Galesburg, 111. The winter of '61-2 taught s:hoDl in his home district. Aug. 27th 1862 was mustered into Co. C 86 111. Inf'y as sergeant; was promoted to first sergeant and given commission of Second Lieut, at muster out. Not having men enough in the company the last six months to entitle the Company to a 2nd Lieut, was men- tioned in General Orders twice for meritorious conduct and was tendered a Captains commission in 1864- in a col- ored regiment which he declined, and was mastered out June 6, 1865. He was in the battles of Perrysville, Ky., Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta Campaign, Sher- man's March to the Sea, Averysboro, Bentonville, N. C, marched on to Richmond, Va., thence to Washington, D. C, and marched in Dan McCook's Brigade, James D. Morgan's Div. 14 A. C. commanded by our old Div. com- mander Jeff C. Davis in Sherman's army at Grand Re- view May 25, 1865 in Washington, D. C. ; came to Chi- cago was paid off and arrived home June 22, i865 and re- sumed farming. He was married to Sarah M. Haynes at Lacon, 111., on Christmas day 1866; held office of super- visor two terms and was elected county treasurer of Pe- oria county in 1869; at expiration of term of office came to Chenoa and entered into partnership with Geo. W. Jewell in agricultural implements and carriage miking; sold interest to John Gibson in 1874 and went into drag business. In 1880, 81 and 82 was in Gunnison Co. Col- orado as assayer for a mining company. Followed mer- cantile business several years and retired from active bus- iness in 1890 investing wholly in farm lands. One son, Dr. H. H. Silliman was accidentally killed in 1892. His only son, L. L. Silliman, is cashier of State Bank of Che- noa, 111. Mr. Silliman was secretary of I. 0. 0. F. lodge about 10 years, was the first commander of Chenoa Post G. A. R. and has been Adjutant most of the time since its organization; has been Aid on National and State staff of G. A. R. several times; belongs to State Historical society, Peoria Co. Hist, society and takes an active in- terest in G. A. R. ; never applied for a pension; is Re- publican in politics; Universalist in theological belief. Dr, Ja.mes H. Thomas Dr. James H. Thomas was born Jan. 21, 1816. His father Isaac Thomas was a Quaker and was born in South Carolina. He and his five brothers and one sister were raised on a farm in Indiana. At nineteen he learned the tanners trade and after three years he entered the office of Dr. Daniels and studied medicine; practiced at differ- ent points in Indiana 30 years, came to Chenoa in 1866 and practiced until a few years before his death. He married Miss. Amanda Evans and they celebrated their fiftieth anniversary a year or two before his death. Four children survive him — Mrs. Al Miller, James, Inez and Maude. He was a prominent Methodist, Mason, I. O. 0. F. and member of the G. A R. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. I 46 Indiana Inf'y; was soon commissioned Captain. On account of sickness he resigned his office and came home. Recovering his health he went out again as Sur- geon of the 117 Ind. "Six months men" and remained until the close of the war. He was very proud of his war record and rightly too. He was a charter member of Chenoa Post 185 G. A. R. and a silk flag presented to him by the Post on his fiftieth wedding anniversary was his most cherished treasure. He was a sufferer for months but continued to fight the battle of life to the last with the same unwavering faith that he carried with him in all the eighty-seven years of an eventful life. William H. Va^rvBviskirk William H. VanBuskirk was born in Money Creek Township, McLean County, Illinois Oct. 4, 1838 on a farm. He is the only member of the G. A. R. in Chenoa born in this county. He enlisted in Co. D 94 111., Aug. ust 5, 1862, and served until the close of the war, was in all the principal campaigns of the regiment, came home and remained one year then moved to Carroll county where he married Miss C. L. Owings in 1866. Removed to Iowa then to Kansas and to Colorado, lived about ten years in each state and returned to McLean county in 1897. He has eleven children— seven boys and four girls. Pension $8. CO. John Wa.tt John Watt wa born in Dublin, Ireland, January 6, 1837 of Protestant parents, came to America when quite young; worked at the blacksmith trade, came to Peoria county. 111., at the age of 16, r sided at Blue Ridge, Peoria county and Laprairie, Marshall county; enlisted in Co. H. 11 111., Cav. under Captain Knowltcn Nov. 28, 1861, served until Sept 28, 1862, when he was discharged for dssability caused by wound in right foot; was in the battles of Shiloh and Corinth and others of less import- ance. After the war he resided in Chillicothe, 111., run- ning a stationary engine at depot elevator; came to vicin- ity of Che oa in 1866, engaged in farming and sheep raising for two years then came to Chenoa and was en- gineer for Haynes Jordan & Co. and successors, for 13 years. Married Aug. 27, 1863, to Nancy Speers, who was born at Westmoreland, Penn. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, joined Post i85 G. A R. Aug. i3, 1894, served as Commander of the Post in 1900 and has been to'ally blind since June 1900. By a special pension bill secured by Hon. John A. Sterling he receives $30.00 per month dating from March 27, 1904. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian church In politics a strong Republican. He has two children, Charles in grocery business in Lexington, 111., and Henry an employee of the Bloomington canning company and resides in Chenoa. John Wa.de John Wade was born near Oberlin, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1840, lived on a farm, attended school at Oberlin a short time, went to Springfield, O. to teach in July 1861, gave up his school and enlisted Aug. 1861 in the 16 Ohio Ar- tillery, was mustered in on a steamboat on the Ohio river which was hurrying on with reinforcements to St. Louis to save the Arsenal from capture by the confederate Gen- eral Price; was put in Fremont's command, who was suc- ceeded by Gen. Curtis with whom he went through the Missouri and Arkansas campaign to Vicksburg. Being sick his captain got him on a hospital boat sent down by the state of Iowa which landed him in a hospital in Keo- kuk, Iowa, from which he was discharged on account of disability in Feb. 1864; returned to Ohio and married Miss S. K. Squires of Valeria, 0. in 1865. She died in Che- noa Township in 1867. In 1881 he married Mrs. Vance and in '83 he purchased the half section of the St. John's estate where he has since resided. He has a son in Ill- inois University and a daughter at Oberlin college. "Bluff old Ben Wade," the Ohio statesman, who was a senator and a power in the government during the war, was his u.icle. He had one brother who left Oberlin, en- listed in the 124 Ohio and was killed at Chicamaugua. Is a member of Baptist Church. Republican in politics. Pension $8.00. Joined Post 185 G. A. R. Sept. 28, 1885. Geo. W Womeldorff Geo. W. Womeldorff was born in Tremont, Taze- well county, 111., Feb. 22, 1846. His father died in 1853. He then returned to Galipolis, Ohio, where he en- listed March 18, 1863 in Co. L 7 Ohio Cavalry, was wounded and carries seven scars; vv?-ounded at Duck River Tenn., and at Atlanta but got the "good one" in an en- counter with Capt. Whitten's confederate guerillas at Gravel Springs, Alabama, where he had a personal en- counter with the Captain and one man. He got away badly wounded and landed in the hospital; not certain where the rebel captain landed. He was mustered out at Jeffiersonville, Ind., June 5, 1865, after the war was over went to Gallia county, Ohio, stayed until Sept. 5, 1867 when with mother, bro her and sister started overland to Tremont, 111., and landed there Sept. 25, 1867, came t. Livingston county in spring of 1869. Married in March.. 1873 to Maria C, eldest daughter of James H. Beeksj has seven children. Held office of supervisor; stron ^ Republican; active member of M. E. church. Joine , Post 185 G. A. R. Sept. 11, 1883; was the commander u; 1904; is generally an attendant at G. A. R. encampments, and Republican conventions. Followed farming all his life; draws pension of $10. Da^vid WKiteside David Whiteside was born June 30, 1840 in Franklin county, Ohio; lived on a farm until 21 years of age. En- listed first in the three month's service in the 14 Ohio and on the 28th of September, 1861, in the 40 Ohio Infantry, veteraned, and was discharged in June, 1865. In the three months service was in Virginia, under Fremont; af- ter re-enlistment, was at Middlecreek under Garfield. Was in battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta campaign, march to the sea and in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C; came to Ill- inois in 1858 remained one year, returned in i865. That fall was married to Cyrena Potter, have lived in and near Chenoa ever since; has eight children living-two boys and six girls. Joined Post 185 G. A. R. May 22, 1883. Elected Commander in 1895. In belief a Baptist. Politics, strong Republican. Pension, $8.00 per month. Roll Of l)onor Buried In Cbenoa Cemetery Adams Alonzo Co. G 4th Illinois Cav. Ayres Capt. Lyman N. Co. A 20th Ohio Infy. Ballinger Jacob Co. D 47th Ohio Infy. Blaisdell E. Co. E 1st Wisconsin Infy. Beach Paris Co. D 24th Ohio Infy. Carroll Lt. Col. J. S. P. 1st W. Va. Infy. Dunton David Co. — 12 Illinois Infy. Golden Mark Co. K 2nd Iowa Infy. Johnson William Co. C. 39th Illinois Infy. Kempton Almore B. Co. — 11th Indiana Infy. Lace Phillip Co. H 39 Illinois Infy. Morrow Lt. John Co. K 86th Illinois Infy. Phillips Ira F. Musician. Rilea Thomas Co. C 39th Illinois Infy. Sample George Co. C 44th & 129th Illinois Infy. Spence Joseph Co. — Indiana Infy. Shepherd Martin Co. C 72nd Illinois Infy. Sayrs George S. Co. D 47th Ohio Infy. Thompson Alfred Co. A 1st Illinois Cav. Tarleton James H. Co. A 77th Illinois Infy. Tucker John Co. C 33rd Illinois Infy. Thomas Dr. James H. Co. I 46 & 117 Ind. Infy. Wise Charles Co. C 94th Illinois Infy. Zeintner Gabriel Co. K 129th Illinois Infy. SPANISH WAR. Matheny William Co. F 3rd Illinois Infy. CONFEDERATE SOLDIER. Ainsworth William Regt. unknown. Catholic Cemetery Fraley William Co. E 23rd Wisconsin Infy. McColgan Mack Man of War Princeton. Murphy John Co. F 44th Illinois Infy. Roll Of tionor Seeks Cemetery Watson William H. Co. E 108th Illinois Infy. Payne's genjetery Bryant Warlock Co. B 1st N. Y. Marine Art. Cook Francis R. Co. B 77th Illinois Infy. Cracraft Samuel I. Co. G 129th Illinois Infy. Ellis William Co. — 25 Indiana Infy. Gibbs Lewis Co. C 86 Illinois Infy. Hazelbaker James Co. B. 142 Illinois Infy. Haynes Nathanel K. Co. K 8th Michigan Infy. Livingston Francis M. Bat. E 1st Missouri Infy. McFarland Henry Co. G 17 Illinois Infy. McFarland George Co. G 129 Illinois Infy. Mears Lieut D. C. Co. B 152 Illinois Infy Payne, Martin O. Co. A 1st Illinois Cav. Southwick Asher F. Co. B 1st N. Y. Marine Art. Umphenhour James Co. C 5th Iowa Infy. Ziller Christian Co. H. 20 Illinois Infy. Payne, Squire L. Mexcan War. Rhoda Tasker, War 1812. Lwm at Cbenoa, Hot members of 6. Jf. K. ^r W. J. Hester, Co. A. 33rd Illinois Infantry. W. H. Mattocks Co. K. 47th Illinois Infantry. Jas. T. Martin Co. F. 77th Illinois Infantry. Jacob Cochenuoer Co. E 47th Illinois Infantry. ^ Nicholas Goldsmith Co. B 39th Illinois Infantry. , Jacob Steiner Co, B 47th Illinois Infantry. Frank Hensler Co. F 2nd Illinois L. A. Wm. A. McDonald Co. F 8th Illinois Cavalry. Henry G. Forney Co. C. 42nd Ohio Infantry. James Daly Co. — 1st Kentucky Cavalry. Rowland Jones C 94 Illinois Infantry. Soldiers enlisted from €l)enoa Lieut. Samuel Bush 11 Illinois Cavalry. Reuben Young Co. C 20th Illinois Infantry. Leonard Dernberger Co. I 47th Illinois Infantry. Sodowsky McFarland Co. G 53rd Illinois Infantry. Joseph E. McFarland Co. G 53rd Illinois Infantry. William E. Ruble Co. G 53rd Illlinois Infantry. Lieut. John P. McKnight Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry Samuel S. Campbell Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry. James B. Graham Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry. Rush Graham Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry. George R. McFarland Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry Arphad Snell Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry. W. M. C. Vanarsdale Co. G 129 Illinois Infantry. Joshua Rilea Co. E 129 Illinois Infantry. Gabriel Zeintner Co. K 129 Illinois Infantry. Geo. W. Beagle Co. C. 152 Illinois Infantry. Charles H. Booth, U. S. Regular Army. 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