Company C
Private
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Union service · Illinois
129th Illinois Infantry
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Company E
Private
James T. Ayers is my Great-Great-Great Grandfather. Jefferson Hope Franklin wrote a book about him 'Diary Of James T. Ayers Civil War Recruiter'.
Company E
Private
Elhanan Fitzgerald served from 8-9-1962, is listed as deserted 12-3-1862, when his brother James who enlisted 8-13-1862 was injured 12-29-1862, and later died. Most likely Elhanan took him home to Fairbury and never returned.
Company H
Private
Samuel was my first cousin twice removed. He was killed in the battle of Peachtree near Altanta 20 Jul 1864.
He left a widow and a young son (age 3).
His discaharge papers have the 'reason for discahrge - death'
I have copies of his discaharge papers, pay vouchers and his widow's pension papers.
Company H
Private
Mathew was the son of James O. West and had three brothers serving in Illinois units John T. West and William E. West in the 14th and Oliver Jaser West in the 28th