Documents Equipment Soldiers Veteran's Graves

 

Cpl. Alexander Arrasmith, Company F
No Image Available Alexander Arrasmith, of New Lenox, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on January 18, 1864. At some point he was promoted Corporal. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on December 7, 1911. He is buried at Higginbotham (also called Mound or Rudd) Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Albert Ashley, Company F
No Image Available Albert Ashley (spelled Asher on the official roster), of New Lenox, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F and served until the regiment was mustered out on July 11, 1865.  He is buried at Four Mile Cemetery in Florissant, Colorado.
 

 

Pvt. Michael Bailey, Company F
No Image Available Michael Bailey, of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company D on December 31, 1861. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He was admitted to the Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Quincy, Illinois on February 1, 1905.  He died there on September 3, 1913 and is buried in section B, grave 308 at Quincy National Cemetery in Quincy, Illinois.
 

 

Cpl. Daniel O. Collins, Company F
No Image Available Daniel O. Collins, of Waltham, IL, enlisted as a Corporal in Company F on December 21, 1861. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on April 29, 1887. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Utica, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Francis Connolly, Company F
No Image Available Francis Connolly, of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 31, 1861. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He died on February 10 [cemetery records say April 6], 1864 and is buried at Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Samuel Franklin "Frank" Courtright, Company F

Samuel Franklin "Frank" Courtright (b. July 23, 1837), of Rockville, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 15, 1864. Also serving in this company with him was Austin Flint (his brother-in-law), Jacob Kneadler (his brother-in-law), and Amos E. Courtright (his younger brother). He was absent, with leave, at mustering out of regiment. He died on December 13, 1921 at the age of 84 and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana near his brother-in-law, Austin Veeder Flint. Read more about the Flint and Courtright families here.
Images courtesy of Cathy Clare.

 

Sgt. Jesse Cremer, Company F
No Image Available Jesse Cremer, of Yellowhead, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. At some point he was promoted Sergeant [not indicated in his records]. He was killed near Atlanta, Georgia on July 22, 1864. He is buried in section F, grave 4773 at Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
 

 

Capt. Hanson H. Crews, Company F
No Image Available Hanson H. Crews (b. 1846?), of Joliet, IL, enlisted as a Private with Company G, 39th Illinois Volunteer Infantry on October 11, 1961. He was discharged on, February 119, 1864, to accept an appointment as a Second Lieutenant in Company G, 64th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to First Lieutenant of Company G on June 22, 1864 and again promoted to Captain of Company F on November 1, 1864. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. There is some evidence to suggest that he made the U.S. Army a career until December 28, 1882. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
 

 

Pvt. Jeremiah Eastman, Company F
No Image Available Jeremiah Eastman enlisted as a Private in Company F. He was discharged due to disability on October 26, 1862. He died on December 19, 1862. He is buried at Oakwood Protestant Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Dennis Eddy, Company F
No Image Available Dennis Eddy (b. August 31, 1839), of Ottawa, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 15, 1861. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on February 13, 1913. He is buried at Hillcrest Burial Park Cemetery in Kent, Washington.
 

 

Pvt. Austin Veeder Flint, Company F

Austin Veeder Flint (b. February 1, 1835 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York), of Rockville, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on August 23, 1862. According to family history, he served as a musician and stretcher bearer in the company. Also serving in this company with him was Samuel Franklin "Frank" Courtright (his brother-in-law), Jacob Kneadler (his brother-in-law), and Amos E. Courtright (his brother-in-law's brother). He was mustered out with his company on May 31, 1865. He died on May 25, 1905 at the age of 70 and is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana near his brother-in-law, Samuel Franklin "Frank" Courtright.  Read more about the Flint and Courtright families here.
Images courtesy of Cathy Clare.

 

Pvt. Joseph Frank, Company F
No Image Available Joseph Frank, of Dixon, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company D on September 1, 1864. He died while in the service at Washington, DC on May 25, 1865. He is buried in grave 10179 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
 

 

Pvt. Myrex H. Fuller, Company F
No Image Available Myrex H. Fuller, of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on November 14, 1861. He died on September 18, 1893. He is buried at Oakwood Protestant Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. James H. Gilfillan, Company F
No Image Available James H. Gilfillan (spelled Gilfillin on the official roster), of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on August 25, 1862. He was killed near Atlanta, Georgia on May 27, 1864. He is buried in section A, grave 270 at Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia.
 

 

Sgt. George D. Goodwin, Company F
No Image Available George D. Goodwin, of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Sergeant in Company F on November 2, 1861. He died while in the service on April 17, 1862 [cemetery records say 1864]. He is buried at Oakwood Protestant Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Jonathan Haynes, Company F
No Image Available Jonathan Haynes (see also Jonathan Haines from the same company with the same date of death), of Macomb, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 26, 1861. He died while in the service at St. Louis, Missouri on July 3, 1862. He is buried in section 48, grave 333 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
 

 

Pvt. Julius Hirsch, Company F
No Image Available Julius Hirsch (spelled Hirch on the official roster), of Frankfort, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 9, 1864. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died in 1910. He is buried at Saint John's Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. John Houston, Company F
No Image Available John Houston, of Chicago, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 18, 1864. He died while in the service at Nashville, Tennessee on May 27 [grave stone say the 17th], 1864. He is buried in section J, grave 13504 at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.
 

 

Pvt. John B. Hughes, Company F

John B. Hughes (spelled Hughs on the official roster) (b. May 7, 1844), of Franklin County, AL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on September 13, 1862. Also serving in this company with him was his older brother, William M. Hughes. His other brothers, James C. Hughes and David A. Hughes, served in Company E. He was captured on July 22, 1864 near Atlanta, GA and was imprisoned at Andersonville.  He was mustered out while in hospital on July 3, 1865. He died on October 2, 1917 at the age of 73. He is buried at Taylor Cemetery near Frankfort, Alabama.
Image courtesy of Carroll L. Hughes.

 

Pvt. William M. Hughes, Company F
William M. Hughes (spelled Hughs on the official roster) (b. March 19, 1840), of Franklin County, AL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on September 13, 1862. Also serving in this company with him was his younger brother, John B. Hughes. His other brothers, James C. Hughes and David A. Hughes, served in Company E. He was mustered out on May 31, 1865. He died on April 27, 1907 at the age of 67. He is buried at Sweeney Chapel Cemetery in northwest of Savannah, Tennessee.
Image courtesy of Carroll L. Hughes.

 

Pvt. Stephen Jackson, Company F
No Image Available Stephen Jackson (b. 1846?), of Mendota, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 27, 1864. He was mustered out on May 26, 1865. He died on April 18, 1898. He is buried in lot F, section 85, grave 1 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, California.
 

 

Pvt. Joseph C. Jones, Company F
No Image Available Joseph Clark Jones (b. July 15, 1845), of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 17, 1864. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on December 16, 1922 at the age of 77. He is buried at Glencoe Cemetery in northwest of Glencoe, Oklahoma.
 

 

Pvt. Frank (Gottlieb) Kitzerow, Company F
No Image Available Frank (Gottlieb) Kitzerow (spelled Kitzrow on the official roster), of Frankfort, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on January 21, 1864. He was absent with leave when he was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on February 11, 1911. He is buried at Mokena Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois.

Note: The Illinois State Genealogical Society's list of Cemeteries does not mention such a cemetery in Whiteside County.
 

 

1st Lt. Ward Knickerbocker, Company F
No Image Available Ward Knickerbocker, of New Lenox, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on October 22, 1861.  He was immediately promoted the regimental Commissary Sergeant. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company F on September 2, 1862. He was promoted to First Lieutenant on August 14, 1863. He commanded the Company from November 24, 1863 until November 1, 1864 after Joseph Reynolds was promoted Major. He was mustered out on December 30, 1864. He died on December 18, 1900. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Orrin Krouskup, Company F
No Image Available Orrin Krouskup, of Wesley, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on November 10, 1861. He was discharged due to disability on February 17, 1862. He died on December 12, 1912. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Morris, Illinois.
 

 

1st Sgt. William P. Lamb, Company F
No Image Available William P. Lamb (b. July 17, 1831 in Wells, Rutland County, Vermont), of Kankakee (later Rockville), IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on November 20, 1861. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. At some point he was promoted to First Sergeant of his company. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on February 21, 1922 at the age of 91. He is buried in row 11, grave 60 at Nebraska Veterans Home (also called Soldiers and Sailors) Cemetery in Grand Island, Nebraska.
 

 

Pvt. William Monty, Company F
No Image Available William Monty, of Rockville, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 27, 1864. He was absent, sick, when he was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on June 12, 1935. He is buried at Custer Park Cemetery east of Braidwood, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. William B. Morris, Company F
No Image Available William B. Morris, of Franklin County, Alabama, enlisted as a Private in Company F on September 13, 1862. He died while in the service at Pulaski, Tennessee on January 20 [grave stone says the 24th], 1864. He is buried in grave 263 at Soldiers Home National Cemetery in Washington, DC.
 

 

Pvt. Loren N. Moulton, Company F
No Image Available Loren N. Moulton, of Frankfort, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on February 9, 1864. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on March 7, 1933. He is buried at Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park in Willow Springs, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Herbert Rowley, Company F
Herbert Rowley, of Yellowhead, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 26, 1861. He died while in the service at Iuka, Mississippi on September 9, 1862. He is buried in section E, grave 1618 at Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi.
Image courtesy of Scott and Mary Gutzke.

 

Pvt. Frederick Sanner, Company F
Frederick Sanner (spelled Somer and Sonner on the official roster), of Springfield, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 31, 1861. He was absent, with leave, when he was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on December 2, 1884 and is buried in section 5I, grave 140 at Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Image courtesy of Scott and Mary Gutzke.

 

Pvt. Henry Shelling, Company F
No Image Available Henry Shelling (b. December 25, 1841), of Rockville, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
 

 

Cpl. Jacob Shelling, Company F
No Image Available Jacob Shelling (b. in Wisconsin), of Rockville, IL, enlisted as a Corporal in Company F on November 2, 1861. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died on July 10, 1923. He is buried in section 44, row H, grave 7 at Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
 

 

Sgt. Phillip A. Steinberger, Company F
No Image Available Phillip A. Steinberger (spelled Stienburg on the official roster), of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Sergeant in Company F on November 4, 1861. He is buried at Oakwood Protestant Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. William A. Taylor, Company F
William A. Taylor, of Franklin County, Alabama, enlisted as a Private in Company F on September 13, 1862. He died while in the service at Glendale, Mississippi on September 15, 1863. He is buried in section B, grave 3464 at Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi.
Image courtesy of Scott and Mary Gutzke.

 

Pvt. James R. Thacker, Company F
No Image Available James Rowland Thacker (listed as Rowland Thacker on the official roster), of Lincoln, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 17, 1861. He was discharged due to disability on July 11, 1862. He died on August 8, 1922. He is buried at Oakwoods Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Thomas Thompson, Company F
No Image Available Thomas Thompson, of Wilmington, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 7, 1861 He was transferred to 70th or 143rd Company, 2nd Battalion, Veterans Reserve Corps on October 31, 1863. He could be buried Oakwood Protestant Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.

Note: there was another Thomas Thompson in Company G. This could be the grave of that soldier.
 

 

Pvt. Abraham Wagner, Company F
No Image Available Abraham (spelled Abram on the official roster) Wagner, of New Lenox, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He was killed at the Battle of Dallas, Georgia on May 27, 1864 . He is buried at Maplewood Cemetery in New Lenox, Illinois.
 

 

Pvt. Charles Waling, Company F
No Image Available Charles Waling (spelled Whaling or Whaland on the official roster) (b. 1847?), of New Lenox, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on October 3, 1864. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He died in 1921 at the age of 74. He is buried in the old section, grave 132 at Riverside Cemetery in Brook, Indiana.
 

 

Pvt. George W. Williams, Company F
George W. Williams, of Fountain Green, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on December 20, 1861. He died while in the service at Glendale, Mississippi on September 16, 1863. He is buried in section B, grave 3463 at Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi.
Image courtesy of Scott and Mary Gutzke.

 

Pvt. Rufus D. Williams, Company F
Rufus D. Williams (grave stone says Rufus W. Williams), of Fountain Green, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on November 25, 1861. He died while in the service at Big Springs, Mississippi on July 8, 1862. He is buried in section B, grave 3466 at Corinth National Cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi.
Image courtesy of Scott and Mary Gutzke.

 

Pvt. Thomas M. Wilson, Company F
No Image Available Thomas M. Wilson, of Colchester, IL, enlisted as a Private in Company F on January 1, 1862. He reenlisted as a veteran on December 31, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on July 11, 1865. He is buried at Monett Cemetery in Monett, Missouri.
 

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