40th Illinois Infantry

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Looking for any photographs or other information on Company A of the 40th Illinois

Enlisted as a Private on 16 August 1861 at the age of 23. Mustered in Company A, 40th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 27 August 1861. Died on 10 February 1864 at home in Hamilton County, IL.

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Thomas W Carver was my Great Great Grandfather. Born 1825 in Overton county Tennessee. He was 36 when he enlisted as a private on Aug 27th 1861 in Fayette County, Illinois. He reenlisted and served out all of the Civil War before muster out in Louisville Kentucky.

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Not sure much about my 3rd Great Grandfather except he was from Fayetteville, Illinois. He was in the 40th Regiment, Company B and he was killed in action in Atlanta, Georgia on July 22, 1864. Also, in the U.S. Register of Deaths of Volunteers 1861-1865 under the remarks column it says 'Wm. Graham' I have no idea what that means. 02/04/2019 Update: Wm. Graham (William Graham) was one of the company surgeons. This is probably who signed the death certificate. See: http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyil/rosters/40th_il_infantry_roster.pdf

Name also spelled BURCHFIELD. John P. Birchfield Regiment Name 40 Illinois Infantry Side Union Company C Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Corp. Alternate Name J.P./Birchfield Notes Film Number M539 roll 7 State of Illinois Muster and Descriptive Roll for 40th Infantry 'C' Company lists John as being 6'1', blue eyes, light hair and fair complexion. Resided at McLeansboro, Ill. Born in Buncombe Co. NC. was 30 years of age at enlistment on 3 Aug 1861. He is listed as married and a farmer (no names given for wife or parents). Wife and 3 children were still in Tennessee waiting to join him after the war. JP was killed in action at Shiloh on 6 Apr 1862.

interested in any and all info on the 40th or my great-grandfather who later served in the 87th

Would love further information about William.

Father of Austin, also in the 40th. Edward was born in Meigs Co., Ohio. Died at the age of 82 years, 12 days in Wayne Co., IL. He was a cooper and wagonmaker.

Regiment Name: 40 Illinois Infantry. COMPANY: E Rank In: Private Rank Out: First Sergeant

Died of Measles after Muster out Paducah, KY

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Enlistment Date: 03 August 1861; Discharged Company F, 40th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 22 June 1865; John Lance, his brother Abraham Lance, and three brothers of his wife Arthula Jane Phillips (Jefferson, Joseph, and William C. Phillips) fought at the Battle of Shiloh on April 6 and 7, 1862. All five had enlisted in the federal army as members of Company F 40th Illinois Infantry. Jefferson Phillips died at the Battle of Shiloh on April 7, leaving his wife Mary and six children. His grave marker is at Shiloh National Cemetery. Abraham Lance was wounded, and his right wrist and arm were paralyzed as a result.

Joined 40th I.V.I Aug 3 1861, Muster in Aug 10, 1861, Reenlisted March 15, 1864, Muster Out July 24, 1865

Jefferson Phillips enlisted on 10 August 1861 in the 40th ILL INF along with three brothers,John,Joseph and William, as well as two brothers-in-law. Jefferson was killed on the first day of engagment in the skirmish known as the ''Hornets Nest'' during the Battle of Shiloh on 6 March 1862. He served only eight months of his three year enlistment and is buried in Shiloh National Cemetery in Shiloh National Park.

killed at the age of 18 during the Battle of Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh), 4/7/1862

He died after the battle of Shiloh in a Regimental Hospital in Memphis in Sept. 1862

John D. Anderson was born in Clinton County, Illinois and resided in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 22 on August 5, 1862 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 7th Corporal at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a carpenter and was unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged in August, 1862 for unspecified reasons.

William Anderson was born in Marion County, Illinois and resided in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10' tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on August 13, 1862 for unspecified reasons.

T. J. Barnet was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 22 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had red hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded in action at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He died from his wounds on January 20, 1864.

Alfred Beard was born in Wayne County, Illinois on September 15, 1841 and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer ands unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged for an unnamed disability on February 16, 1863. He died July 4, 1921 and is buried in the Old Sapulpa Cemetery in Creek County, Oklahoma.

Andrew M. Beard was born in 1841 in Tennessee and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded on April 7, 1862 at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He was discharged on November 12, 1862 due to his wounds. He received a pension (#13487) in 1883 for $8 per month for wounds in left hip and right knee. He died March 30, 1913 in Salem, Marion County, Illinois. He was a brother to Elijah and William Beard of this company.

Elijah Green Beard was born February 18, 1840 in Tennessee and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded in action at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. In March 1879 he received a pension (#158028) of $6 per month for a wound in the right arm. He died May 20, 1920 in Omega, Marion County, Illinois and is buried in Lovell Grove Cemetery in Marion County, Illinois. He was a brother to Andrew and William Beard of this company.

William Lucius Beard was born in January 1846 in Illinois and resided in Wayne County, Illinois and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois for three years. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and was unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He died February 24, 1918 in Marion County, Illinois and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion County, Illinois. He was a brother to Andrew and Elijah Beard of this company.

William R. Bell was born and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 28 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois for three years . He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a clerk and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had brown hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on January 14, 1862. Reason for discharged not given.

Nelson Berry was born in Hampton County, Virginia and resided in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 43 as a Private on August 20, 1861. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing Tennessee on April 7, 1862 and again at the Battle of Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

John Walker Bircket was born and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 25 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a carpenter and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. In May 1863 was listed as disabled and transferred to the Invalid Corps and then discharged from the army. He received a pension for “wounded through the body” of $8 per month in December 1882. He died on December 25, 1925 and is buried in Bone Gap Cemetery, Edwards County, Illinois.

Robert Ratcliff Bircket was born and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He died from disease at LaGrange, Tennessee on January 8, 1863. He was buried in Bone Gap Cemetery, Edwards County, Illinois.

John Wesley Blackburn was born in Cameron County, Tennessee and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 25 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 11’ tall and had brown hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing on April 6, 1862 and again at Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant on April 1, 1865 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on an unspecified date, but was never mustered. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He died July 14, 1915 in Gardenia, Los Angeles County, California and is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Compton, California in 18 Block, E ½ 2S.

Z. Bodel was born about 1837 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He died at Moscow, Tennessee on June 9, 1862 from an unspecified cause.

Henry L. Bradley enlisted at age 24 as a Private. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was mustered out of the army in Springfield, Illinois on March 10, 1865 by Captain Hiram Hall. No further records. He was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

John S. Brown was born about 1837 in Edwards County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 24 as a Private on Aug 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He died from his wounds on April 20, 1862. He is buried in Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee in Section A, 1113.

Watson Morgan Bunten was born in Lewis County, Virginia (now W. VA) on April 29, 1832 and resided in Albion, Edwards County Illinois and enlisted at age 29 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 3rd Sergeant at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a carpenter and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant on October 11, 1861 and commissioned to 1st Lieutenant on March 24, 1862. (Illinois State Archives records indicate he was commissioned to 1st Lieutenant on May 3, 1863 at LaGrange, Tennessee.) He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862 and again at Missionary Ridge on November 25, 1863. He resigned from the army on March 10, 1864 due to disability. Name also listed as Bunton. He died June 1, 1899 in Crawford, Lewis County, West Virginia and is buried in Post Chapel Cemetery, Lewis County, West Virginia.

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George W. Burrell was born about 1843 in Edwards County, Illinois and resided in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had light hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was assigned to the Pioneer Corps in the 1st Division of the XV Corps on an unspecified date after having reenlisted. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. Name also listed as Burrill.

Robert Samuel Copeland was born November 24, 1842 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had dark hair, hazel eyes and a brown complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862 and again at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was discharged on August 9, 1864 when his enlistment expired as a Corporal. He received a pension for a wound in his right leg of $4 per month in January 1883. He died June 19, 1913 in a wagon accident and is buried in the Brown Cemetery in West Salem, Edwards County, Illinois.

George W. Copelin was born in Orange County, Indiana on February 16, 1839 and resided in Wayne County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had red hair, hazel eyes and a brown complexion. No further records. He died July 18, 1910 and is buried in the Powers Cemetery in Wayne County, Illinois. Wife’s name was listed as Copeland on her widow’s pension (#153457) for $8 per month.

Henry Crackel was born January 24, 1837 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in Rochester Mills, Sangamon County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He died at Paducah, Kentucky on October 11, 1861 from an unspecified cause (probably disease and was the first man in Company I, to die). Name also listed as Crackles.

E. M. Dare was born about 1819 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 42 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had black hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He died at Keokuk, Iowa on an unspecified date during his term of service in the army.

Joel Davis was born about 1839 in Lincoln County, Kentucky and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 22 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 2nd Sergeant at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant on May 3, 1863. He was wounded at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 when his enlistment expired as a 1st Sergeant.

Burnham Webster Denham was born August 2, 1840 in Clermont County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had brown hair, black eyes and a fair complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was wounded near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia in July 1864. He died from his wounds on July 11, 1864 and is buried in the Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia in section F, #5228. He was a brother to James Denham of this company.

James Perry Denham was born August 16, 1838 in Clermont County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 23 as a Private on October 31, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He deserted at Memphis, Tennessee on August 2, 1862. Family records indicate he was suffering from severe diarrhea and was unhappy with his treatment when he deserted. He went into hiding around Chicago, Illinois for the duration of the war. He was working in Chicago, Illinois when killed in a saw mill explosion and died on June 3, 1865. He was a brother to Burnham Denham of this company.

A. C. DeWitt was born about 1843 in Perry County, Indiana and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had brown hair, black eyes and a fair complexion. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 when his enlistment expired.

John Drenin was born about 1840 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois where he enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 6th Corporal at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a teamster and was unmarried at enlistment. He was promoted to Sergeant on October 11, 1861. He was 5’ 8” tall and had black hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He died on April 20, 1862 from wounds received at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. Name also listed as Drennan in some rosters. He is buried at Shiloh National Military Cemetery, Tennessee in section M, #2969.

John F. Eddings was born about 1843 in Marion County, Illinois and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 5th Corporal at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant on July 4, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on December 12, 1864. Illinois State Archive records indicate he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant on March 29, 1865 at Goldsboro, North Carolina by Gov. Oglesby. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

William Leon Ellis was born July 11, 1840 in Morgan County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged on an unknown date due to his wounds. He died October 25, 1924 and is buried in Danville National Cemetery, Vermillion County, Illinois in Plot 11, #3418R5.

John F. Evans was born about 1840 in Alexandria County, Virginia and resided in Rochester Mills, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 20 as a Private on August 10, 1861. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had black hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. Listed in some rosters as John T. Evans.

William J. Fisher was born about 1840 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 20 on an unspecified date (probably August 10, 1861). He was 5’ 5” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

William Fornuff was born about 1840 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 10, 1861. Illinois State Archive records indicate the he enlisted on January 7, 1862 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted as a Veteran on January 30, 1864 in Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was ordered to forfeit pay from May 14, 1865 until mustered out on July 24, 1865 by order of a general court martial. He was mustered out of the army at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander on July 24, 1865. Name listed in some rosters as Forneff.

A. Furniff was born in Pennsylvania about 1839 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois where he enlisted at age 22 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was transferred to the Invalid Corps on September 1, 1863 for unspecified reasons.

James Daniel Ganong was born August 22, 1838 in White County, Illinois and resided in Edwards County, Illinois where he enlisted as a Private at age 23 on August 20, 1861. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged on August 19, 1864 when his enlistment expired. He died September 5, 1912.

Francis Marion Gard was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois was born December 31, 1839 and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged due to an unspecified disability on February 16, 1863. Listed on some rosters as Francis Guard. He died February 10, 1907 in Hillsboro, Kansas and is buried in the Gard Cemetery, Peabody, Marion County, Kansas for which he donated land in 1872. He is a brother to Reason and John Gard of this company.

John H. Gard was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois on April 22, 1838 and enlisted at age 23 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged on June 15, 1862 probably from wounds received. Name listed as Guard on some rosters. He died July 16, 1916 in Spring Valley, Canton County, Kansas. He is buried at Canton Baptist Cemetery in McPherson County, Kansas. He was a brother to Francis and Reason Gard of this company.

Reason M. Gard was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois on May 10, 1841 and enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. Name listed as Guard on some rosters. He died December 1, 1906 in McPherson County, Kansas and is buried in the Canton Cemetery in McPherson County, Kansas. He is a brother to Francis and John Gard of this company.

Henry Gardner was born about 1843 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and was unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was killed in action on April 6, 1862 at the Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He is buried in Shiloh National Cemetery, Tennessee in plot F #1469.

Stephen S. Gibson was born March 26, 1843 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 as a Private on August 20, 1861. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to Sergeant on July 1, 1864. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander as a Sergeant. He died January 14, 1916 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Cozad, Nebraska.

Theron Gould was born and resided in Edwards County, Illinois on July 10, 1842 and enlisted at age 19 as a Private on November 1, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had dark hair and eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged on December 28, 1863 with an unspecified disability. Pension records state he was wounded in the right arm in Jackson County, Mississippi and was discharged due to wounds. He received a pension (#78014) of $10 per month in 1883. He died June 7, 1922 in Bible Grove, Illinois and is buried in the Ingraham Cemetery in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois.

Henry Ham was born in 1837 in Evansville, Vanderburg County, Indiana and resided in Friend Grove, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 26 as a Private on August 10, 1861. He was 6’ tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He received a pension for a wound in the right leg in 1883 for $4 per month. He died on March 16, 1905 in Hays Springs, Sheridan County, Kansas. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.

Newry Ham was born about 1837 in Evansville, Vanderburg, Indiana and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a Private at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a boatman by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted as a Veteran in Scottsboro, Alabama probably on January 30, 1864. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Abram L. Hammacker was born about 1840 in Clark County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 1st Sergeant at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a miller by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on October 11, 1861 and to Captain on June 3, 1862. He resigned his commission on March 14, 1863 for unspecified reasons. Listed in some rosters as Abraham Hammacker.

William A. Harris was born about 1839 in Wilson County, Tennessee and resided in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted as a Private at age 23 on August 20, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was 5’ 10” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1865. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander as a Sergeant.

William P. Harvey was born February 17, 1839 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in St. Francisville, Lawrence County, Illinois and enlisted as a Private at age 26 on April 1, 1864 at Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was mustered in on May 5, 1864 by Captain Samuel Lingenfelter in Centralia, Illinois for three years. He was a physician by occupation. He was 5’ 8’ tall and had light hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was promoted to Hospital Steward and later to 2nd Assistant Surgeon on May 5, 1865. He died March 14, 1890 and is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

Frank Walden Havill was born September 13, 1842 in Roscoe, Ohio and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in on August 10, 1862 as a 4th Sergeant at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson to serve for three years. He was a teacher by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was reenlisted as a Veteran on February 21, 1864 Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Baugh. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 10, 1864 He was promoted to Captain on March 9, 1865 at Rouse Plantation, North Carolina by Governor Oglesby. He was listed as detached from the regiment as AA IG per General Orders 40th Headquarters, XV Corps in March 1865. He was mustered out of the army on March 25, 1865. In March of 1881 he applied for and received a pension (#185368) for $9 per month. Pension states he had “gunshot wound to right thigh”. He died June 5, 1907 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and is buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carmel.

John Richard Higbee was born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio on February 2, 1847 and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 17 on February 1, 1864 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois by Captain Samuel Lingenfelter. He was mustered in as a Private on May 5, 1864 in Centralia, Illinois to serve for three years. He was clerk by occupation at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had black hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He died July 10, 1932 and is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, Row B Section 15, #3. He was a brother to William Higbee of this company.

William Huddart Higbee was born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio on June 29, 1844 and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Ohio and enlisted at age 17 as a Private on an August 20, 1861 for three years. He was a clerk by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 4” tall and had black hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He is listed as a Musician in Sgt. E. J. Hart’s roster. He was mustered out of the army on August 30, 1864 at the end of his term of enlistment by Lieutenant Sumner at Springfield, Illinois. He was a brother to John Higbee of this company.

John M. Hopkins was born July 4, 1841 resided in New Baltimore, Illinois and enlisted as a Sergeant Major on March 1, 1862 at Paducah, Kentucky by Captain Scott for three years. He was mustered in at LaGrange, Tennessee on June 1, 1863. He was promoted from Sergeant Major to 2nd Lieutenant of Company I, 40th Illinois on an unspecified date. He drowned in the Big Black River on September 27, 1863.

Gamaliel Hoskinson was born about 1821 in Licking County, Ohio and resided in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois and enlisted as a Captain on August 5, 1861 at age 40. He was mustered in on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by himself. He was a merchant by occupation and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had black hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was veteran of the Mexican War. He resigned from the army on June 3, 1862 for unspecified reasons, possibly due to age. He is buried in the Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.

George D. Humphries was born in 1839 in Albany, New York and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant at age 23 on August 5, 1861. He was mustered in on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson. He was a tradesman by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had light colored hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He was wounded at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He died from his wounds in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 2, 1862. He is buried Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, lot #911.

Martin V. Ing was born about 1839 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 22 on August 5, 1861. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1865. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He is buried in the Gard’s Point Cemetery, Wabash County, Illinois.

Isaac Ingersoll was born about 1837 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a 5th Sergeant on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a river pilot and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had black hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on June 3, 1862. He resigned from the army on January 8, 1863.

Thomas F. Keen was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois on February 17, 1837 and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois, He was mustered in as a 3rd Corporal on August 10, 1861 by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson at Camp Butler, Illinois for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ tall and had black hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was reduced in rank to Private at his own request on an unspecified date. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was discharged from the army on July 6, 1865 due to wounds, Date and place of wounds not specified. Listed as T. D. Keen on some rosters. He died January 17, 1869 and is buried in the Keens Cemetery, Keensburg, Wabash County, Illinois.

Joseph Killifer was born in 1840 in Summit County, Ohio and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private at age 23 on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had red hair, black eyes and a light complexion. He is listed a Musician on Sgt. E. J. Hart’s roster. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 when his enlistment expired. He died April 1, 1905 and is buried in the Santa Ana Cemetery, Santa Ana, California.

William T. Kimball was born in Gibson County, Indiana about 1843 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was killed in action at Griswoldville, Georgia on November 22, 1864. Records indicate that is buried at Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia.

Joseph King was born in Medina County, Ohio about 1837 and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a 4th Corporal on August 10, 1861 by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson at Camp Butler, Illinois for three years. He was a mason by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ 1” tall and had black hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on February 16, 1863 due to disability.

John C. Kitchen was born about 1837 in Indiana and resided in Otega, Fayette County, Illinois and enlisted at age 27 on April 11, 1864 in Olney, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on April 12, 1865 at Olney, Illinois by Captain Scott. He was a farmer by occupation. He was 5’ 10” tall and had brown hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He is buried in the Maple Ridge Cemetery in White County, Illinois.

Rigdon S. Kitchen was born about 1842 in Edwards County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted as a Private at age 19 on probably August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

Epiminondas P. Lee was born about 1843 in Montgomery County, Illinois and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

James Lewis was born about 1843 in Clay County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was killed in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863.

Samuel Lingenfelter was born about 1846 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted on April 1, 1864 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private at age 18 on May 5, 1864 in Centralia, Illinois by Captain Samuel B. Lingenfelter for three years. He was a farmer by occupation. He was 5’ 4” tall and had dark hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

Samuel B. Lingenelter was born about 1838 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 23 on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had brown hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was promoted to Corporal on October 11, 1861. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on May 2, 1862. He was promoted to Captain on March 25, 1863 effective May 3, 1863 in LaGrange, Tennessee. He was wounded in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was mustered out of the army on December 28, 1864 at Savannah, Georgia by Lieutenant Dickey.

George Lutz was born about 1841 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 20 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had black hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on August 19, 1864 when his enlistment expired.

Amos Monical was born in Morgan County, Indiana in 1842 and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 19 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ 1” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

James F. Monical was born about 1845 and resided in Clay County, Illinois and reenlisted at age 19 as a Private on March 14, 1864 at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lieutenant Baugh. He was 5’ 10” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He is buried in the Sunset Cemetery in Adams County, Illinois.

Peter Monicle was born about 1838 in Morgan County, Indiana and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 23 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had red hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He died in Memphis, Tennessee on August 10, 1862. Cause of death not known, but possibly from disease.

Phillip Myers was born and resided in Edwards County, Illinois about 1839 and enlisted as a Private at age 22 on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5’’ tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was discharged on March 20, 1862 for unspecified reasons.

During the Civil War patriotism burned constantly in his bosom. This he satisfied by joining the Union Army, March 1864. Becoming a member of Co.,I 40th Volunteers of Illinois, he was sent to Atlanta, Georgia, and took part in that memorable battle, marched with Sherman to the sea, was at Goldsboro, N. C., saw the surrender of General Johnson and took part in the grand review at Washington. After being mustered out of service he returned to his home, and took up farming. January 9, 1870. b:8 Nov 1845, west Virgina d:19 Oct. 1924 Newton, Kansas This information from his obituary, his grave marker shows Co. R 16.ILL. Vol. Inft.

John Norsworthy was born about 1843 and resided in Wabash County where he enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged on January 1, 1862 for unspecified reasons.

John Nunley was born about 1839 in Greenup County, Kentucky and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in at age 22 as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had dark hair and blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged on July 25, 1862 for unspecified reasons.

John Madison Oglesby was born in 1842 in Girard County, Kentucky and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 19 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on November 15, 1862 possibly due to his wounds. He died October 27, 1892 and is buried in the Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

William Parkinson is listed on some rosters of Company I, 40th Illinois Infantry and was killed in action on April 6, 1862 at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He was born August 21, 1825. He is buried in the Sand Hill Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois. Illinois State Archives do not list this man as having served in the 40th Illinois.

Felix H. Perry was born about 1844 in Effingham County, Illinois and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had brown hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He is brother to William Perry of this regiment.

William F. Perry was born in 1837in Washington County, Illinois and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and married at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had light hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He deserted the army on March 15, 1864. Some rosters list his name as W. T. Perry. He is a brother to Felix Perry of this company.

J. K. Perryman was born about 1843 in Marion County, Illinois where he enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 at Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was transferred to the Marine Brigade on an unspecified date. Name shown as Poorman on some rosters.

Pleasant Phillips was born about 1845 in Edwards County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 27 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had light hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to Sergeant on July 1, 1865. He was discharged from the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander.

Patrick Proctor was born about 1840 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a cabinet maker by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He died in Memphis, Tennessee on August 17, 1862. Cause of death not known, but possibly from disease.

James Franklin Puckett was born in Estel County, Kentucky in 1843 and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted as a Private at age 21 on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged from the army on February 12, 1863 due to disability. Listed on some rosters as James F. Prickett. He died November 16, 1895 and is buried in the Hale Cemetery in Johnsonville, Wayne County, Illinois.

William Ray is listed on the roster of Company I, 40th Illinois Infantry by Sgt. E. J. Hart. He is reported to have drowned in the Mississippi River on June 7, 1863. No further records.

Oren Shurtleff Rice was born August 21, 1838 in Edwards County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted on and August 21, 1838 and enlisted as a Private at age 23 on August 20, 1861 or three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on July 8, 1862 due to disability from his wounds. He received a pension (#14873) in January 1883 of $12 per month for a wound to the right arm. He died March 17, 1919 and is buried in Bone Gap Cemetery, Edwards County, Illinois.

Henry V. Riggs was born about 1842 in Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 19 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 7” tall and had black hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was promoted to Sergeant on May 1, 1865. He was discharged from the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. In December 1878 he received a pension for $4 per month for a wound to the left hip. He is buried in the Clay City Cemetery in Clay County, Illinois.

William Roberts was born June 15, 1823 in Orange County, Indiana and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 38 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on March 7, 1863 due to disability. In 1883 he received a pension (#27305) for “malarial poisoning” for $8 per month. He died November 3, 1891 and is buried in Camp Ground Cemetery, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois.

David B. Rude was born in Randolph County, Virginia October 25, 1835 and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 25 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on August 19, 1864 when his enlistment expired. He received a pension (#437763) (Details available on request). He died January 5, 1908 in Diamond Springs, Morris County, Kansas.

Solomon B. Shadden was born in Maury County, Tennessee on March 7, 1837 and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was promoted to Corporal on June 1, 1863. He was wounded at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 as a Corporal when his enlistment expired. He died January 31, 1892 in Clay County, Illinois. He is buried in the Shadden Cemetery, Marion County, Illinois.

Thaddeus C. Shepperd was born in Wayne County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on an unspecified date. He was 5’ 4” tall and had black hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. No further records. Listed in some records as serving in this company. Not listed in the Illinois State Archives as serving in this regiment.

George Shockman was born about 1840 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky and resided in Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 10, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers. He was mustered out of the army on July 14, 1865 at Davids Island in New York Harbor, New York by Captain McKibben. He received a pension (#214798) in June 1882 suffering from “chronic diarrhea” for $4 per month.

William O. Smith was born about 1837 in Hamilton County, Ohio and resided in Clay County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a carpenter by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had brown hair, black eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on January 1, 1863 due to an unspecified disability.

Samuel Sorry was born about 1843 in Clay County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He died near Corinth, Mississippi on May 29, 1862 from an unreported cause.

William R. Stone was born and resided in Wabash County, Illinois on April 24, 1842 and enlisted at age 26 as a Private on August 10, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a cooper and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. He was promoted to Sergeant on June 1, 1863. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He deserted the army on November 13, 1864. He died November 14, 1912 and is buried in the Friendsville Settlement Cemetery, Wabash County, Illinois.

Andrew J. Stroup was born in Cumberland County, Ohio on May 6, 1837 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He was mustered out of the army on May 30, 1865 as a Prisoner of War at Springfield, Illinois by Captain Hiram Hall. Place and date of capture not reported. He was a prisoner of war at Andersonville, Georgia. He died February 17, 1876 and was a brother of Jonathon and William Stroup of this company.

Jonathon Samuel Stroup was born January 1, 1844 in Ogle County, Illinois and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had light hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on March 7, 1862 for unspecified reasons. He died March 3, 1933 in Albion, Edwards County, Illinois. He is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Albion, Edwards County, Illinois. He is a brother of Andrew and William Stroup of this company.

William Henry Harrison Stroup was born in Ogle County, Illinois on January 27, 1842 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 19 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had light hair, hazel eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862 and again at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 when his term of enlistment expired. He died in California and was a brother to Andrew and Jonathon Stroup of this company.

R. C. Sweat was born in Edwards County, Illinois about 1841 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as an 8th Corporal on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ 1” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged fro the army on November 5, 1862 for unspecified reasons. Listed on some rosters as K. C. Sweat.

John N. Tanquery was born December 5, 1838 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 22 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 6” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. He was discharged from the army on April 27, 1863 for unspecified reasons and by order of the War Department. He died July 10, 1868 and is buried in the Harper Cemetery, Wabash County, Illinois.

Adolphus H. Tate was born and resided in Marion County, Illinois on November 25, 1841 and enlisted as a Private at age 20 on August 20, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had black hair and eyes and a dark complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He died March 14, 1923 in Vincennes, Know County, Indiana and was buried in the Shadden Cemetery, Marion County, Illinois. He was brother to Benjamin Tate and a cousin to Samuel Tate of this company.

Benjamin Crane Tate was born and resided in Marion County, Illinois on January 23, 1844 and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee on April 6, 1862. He was discharged from the army on August 9, 1864 when his term of enlistment expired. He received a pension (#126534) in 1883 for $6 per month for a head wound. He died December 23, 1922 in Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois and is buried in the Shadden Cemetery, Marion County, Illinois. He was a brother to Adolphus Tate and a cousin to Samuel Tate of this company.

Samuel Allen Tate was born and resided in Marion County, Illinois on April 23, 1842 and enlisted a a Private at age 19 on October 7, 1861 for three years. He was by occupation a farmer and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 11” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He died October 26, 1891 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois and is buried at Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. He was a cousin to Adolphus and Benjamin Tate of this company.

William E. Turner was born about 1840 in Cumberland County, Virginia and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a teacher by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had brown hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was promoted to Hospital Steward on March 20, 1862 and transferred to the non-commissioned staff on April 1, 1862. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He died on October 27, 1889 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Benton, Choteau County, Montana.

Samuel Neil Ulm was born about 1845 in Wabash County, Illinois and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 as a Private on December 22, 1863 in Olney, Illinois by M. O’Kern for three years. He was a farmer by occupation. He was 5’ 3” tall and ad black hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was killed in action during the charge at Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia on June 27, 1864. He was a half brother to William Ulm of this company.

William Edward Ulm was born in 1843 in Clay County, Illinois and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 18 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He was killed in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. He was a half brother to Samuel Ulm of this company.

William E. Voight was born in Saxony (Germany) about 1840 and resided in Edwards County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a blacksmith by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had brown hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion. He reenlisted on January 30, 1864 as a Veteran at Scottsboro, Alabama by Lt. Summers He was killed in action near Atlanta, Georgia on August 18, 1864. He is buried at Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia in plot H #9053.

William Watkins was born in Yorkshire, England and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on December 2, 1861 for three years. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 8” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was transferred to Company K, 40th Illinois Infantry on an unspecified date. He reenlisted as a Veteran in Company K, 40th Illinois and was discharged on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. He died November 4, 1906 and is buried in the Danville National Cemetery, Vermillion County, Illinois.

Gottlieb Weaver was born in 1838 in Switzerland and resided in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 as a Private on August 20, 1861 for three tears. He was by occupation a cooper and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had dark hair, gray eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on November 15, 1862 from wounds received. Date and place of wounds not listed (possibly Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee). He received a pension (#11235) for a wound to left arm for $12 per month. He died in 1898 and is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois.

Samuel Wells was born about 1837 in Morgan County, Ohio and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 24 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a 1st Corporal on August 10, 1861. He was by occupation a teacher and unmarried at enlistment. He was 6’ 1” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a dark complexion. He was killed in action on April 6, 1862 at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He is buried at Shiloh National Cemetery, Tennessee in plot F #1470.

Stephen Williamson was born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio about 1840 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 21 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was by occupation a brick maker and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 5” tall and had light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was discharged from the army on January 1, 1862 for unknown reasons.

M. Wilman was born about 1841 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois where he resided and enlisted at age 20 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a 2nd Corporal on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois by Captain Gamaliel Hoskinson for three years. He was a wagon maker by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, black eyes and a light complexion. He was transferred to the Signal Corps on October 1, 1863. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) T. S. Powers Post #125 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He is buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Wabash County, Illinois.

P. Willyard was born in Ohio about 1834 and resided in Wabash County, Illinois and enlisted at age 27 on August 5, 1861 in Xenia, Illinois. He was mustered in as a Private on August 10, 1861. He was a farmer by occupation and unmarried at enlistment. He was 5’ 9” tall and had brown hair, black eyes and a light complexion. No further records.

Rigdon S. Barnhill was born in Wayne County, Illinois and resided in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois and enlisted at age 37 on July 25, 1861 at Springfield, Illinois to served as the regimental Adjutant. He was enlisted by Colonel Stephen G. Hicks to serve for three years. He was promoted to Major of the 40th Illinois Regiment on September 1, 1862 at Corinth, Mississippi. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on February 6, 1863 at Corinth, Mississippi. He was killed in action leading the 40th Illinois Infantry during the charge at Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia on June 27, 1864. He was buried on the field near Kennesaw Mountain and was later re-interred in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia in plot E, 6570.

James W. Boothe was born in Tennessee and resided in Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois and enlisted at Salem, Illinois on July 25, 1861. He was mustered into to service at Camp Butler, Illinois on August 10, 1861 at age 39 to serve for three years as a Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. He resigned from the army on January 13, 1863 for unspecified reasons.

Hiram Wesley Hall was born August 5, 1826 in Knights Prairie, Hamilton County, Illinois where he resided and was commissioned at Camp Butler, Illinois at age 36 on July 25, 1861 to serve for three years. He was mustered in as the Captain of Company A, 40th Illinois on August 10, 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois. He was 5’ 10” tall and had dark hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was by occupation a farmer and married at enlistment. He was promoted to Major on March 2, 1863 at LaGrange, Tennessee. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment on August 4, 1864 at Vining Station, Georgia and led the regiment for the remainder of the war. He was mustered out of the army on July 24, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky by Captain Alexander. He received a pension (#67345) for $15 per month for a wound in the right arm. He died on June 23, 1924 in Hamilton County, Illinois. He is buried in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOD) Cemetery in McLeansburg, Hamilton County, Illinois.