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Illinois in the US Civil War (USA) 1861-1865

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1 Lt. James Anson Sherwood Hanford, (USA) (1823 - 1879)
James was a 1st Lieutenant in the 88th Illinois Infantry. He mustered into the army Aug. 27, 1862 in Chicago, Ill. His death certificate said he was born in Columbus, OH, but his induction papers said ...
James "Samuel" Frankford, (USA) (1840 - 1934)
City's Only Civil War Veteran Samuel Frankford, 94 year old resident of Novinger is the city's only Civil War veteran. Mr. Frankford was the first man from this township to enlist. He served four yea...
Capt. Bliss L. Sutherland, (USA) (1824 - 1892)
American Civil War Veteran Company H 113th Illinois Infantry Enlisted in August 1862 Discharged in January 1865
Pvt Wilson Y Donoho, (USA) (1820 - 1865)
Find A Grave Memorial PVT Wilson Y Donohoo Served with Co H, 42nd IL INF. Resided in Wilson County and enlisted on Oct. 24, 1864. Died at GH #2, Nashville, Tn from typhoid fever. Residence : 1840 - J...
Corp. Joseph Howland Bill, Jr. (USA) (1842 - 1863)
Civil War Service: Name Joseph H. Bill, Jr. Military Final Rank Corporal Military Unit 93rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry Military Company E Event Place Illinois, United States "United St...