Madison County, Illinois - Chapter 12: Pa Triotism, 1882 (part 2 of 2)

This regiment of Illinois men was first accredited to Missouri, Illinois' quoto being full, and was known as the Ninth Missouri Infantry. Did good service in that state. February 12th, 186'2, the name was changed to the Fifty-ninth Illinois Infantry. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, where it fought gallantly all day. After marching and skirmishing, arrived at West Plains on the "iSih of April. Captain Ellett, three lieutenants and fifty men were ordered to report for duty to Col. Charles Ellett's ram fleet. After service in Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri, under Gen- .Jeff. C. Davis, and later. Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, on September 3d, left Murfreesboro, and be^an the westward march with Buell, arriving at Louisville, September '26th. On October 1st, moved in pursuit of Bragg. October 7th, engaged the enemy at Chaplin Hills. On the 8lh, lost heavily, lo-sing 113 killed and wounded out of 361 going into action. On the 10th,- pursued the enemy, and on the 14th, had a severe skiuuish at Lancai-ter. Was in the Stone river campaign with the Army of the Cumberland, and in the Tullahoma campaign during the siege of Chattanooga; ttas constantly under fire of the enemy's batteries. November 23d, 1863, started on Lookout Mountain campaign. The Third brigade, of which the Forty-ninth was a part, was led in the assault on the Mission Ridge by this regiment. January 12th, 18G4, was mustered out as a veteran organization. On Jlay 3d, the Atlanta campaign began. On the 7th, supported the attack upon Tunnel Hill. Ou the 8th, be^an the attack on Rocky Face Ridge, being constantly engaged until the loth. Was in action at Resaca, Adairsville, at Kingston, D.iUas, Ackworth. Pine Top, Kenesaw, Mountain, Smyrna, Camp meeting grounds. From July 12th until August 25th, it was under fire night and day before Atlanta. Fought at Lovejoy Station. After skirmishing and doing arduous service, on December 1st reached Nashville. December loth, occurred the battle of Nashville. The Fifty-ninth was in the first line of the assaulting column, and planted the first colors on the captured works. The loss was terrible, one third being killed or wounded. This was the last battle of note in which the regiment was engaged. After being on duty in various parts of the South until December 8th, 1865, at New Braunfels, Texas, it was mustered out, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge. Of its brilliant record each member of the Fifty-ninth, from the colonel commanding to the humblest private, is justly proui. All honor to the Fifty-ninth !

Privates. Arterberry, James, m. o. Sept. 14, '04 as corp'l. Arterberrv, Tliomas, m. o. Sept. 14, 1864. Abbott, Thomas, killed at Perry ville, Ky., Oct.

Was first organized at Benton Barracks, Missouri, in September, 1861, by- John W. Birge, and was known as " Birge's Sharp Shooters." Subsequently it was mustered as the Fourteenth Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and left for the field Dec 12th. 1861. In November, 1862, the regiment -was transferred to the state of Illinois, and numbered Sixty sixth ; companies E, F, G and H, being represented by men from Madison county. During the year of 186.'^, it was engaged in frequent skirmishes with the enemy at Tuscumbia river, capturing 10 officers and 150 men, the loss of the regiment being three officers and 15 men taken prisoners. Ordered to Burusville, Miss., November 2d, I860: marched to Eastport on the Tennessee, the 3d inst ; crossed the river on the 5th, and moved toward Pulaski, Tenn., on the 6th, arriving the 12th. Remained here until January 1864. Three fourths of the men having re-enlisted, moved onward toward Illinois for veteran furlough. Furloughed from Chicago, Jan. 25th, and on the 1st of March reassembled at Joliet, and again moved for the field. Mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 7th, 1865, and arrived at Camp Butler, 111., July 9th, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Was organized in August, 1862, at Centralia, Illinois, by Col. T. G. Allen, and mustered into the United States service on the 25th of the same month, for three years. Ordered to Louisville, Ky., September 4th following, and became apart of the Thirty third Brigade under Gen. Terrell. Assigned to the Tenth Division, Gen. Jackson commanding, and in Gen. McCook's corps. On the 1st of October, under Gen. Buell. marched in pursuit of Bragg. First engaged the enemy in the battle of Perry ville, October 8ih, losing 14 killed, and 58 wounded, including Lieut. Von Kemrael killed. Lieut. Andrews mortally wounded, and Lieut. Col. liodgers, and Lieut. Pace severely wounded. Gens. Terrell and Jackson were also killed. December ^Gth started in pursuit of the enemy under John Morgan. Jan. 2d, 1863, discontinued the pursuit. On the 10th of the same month was assigned to the Fourteenth Army C>rps, Gen J. J. Reynolds' Division.

March 20th the Brigade of 1500 men, and two pieces of artillery, while on a scout, were attacked by John Morgan and 5000 of the enemy ; but they were repulsed, with heavy loss. About the middle of April the regiment was mounted, and soon after, while scouting, met and repulsed the enemy at Dug's Gap, and Sand Mountain, at the latter place capturing a battery of two guns ; loss, 2 killed, and 16 wounded. At Blunt's farm. May 2d, again defeated the enemy, and May 3d was surrendered to a vastly superior force under Gen. Forrest, who, contrary to stipulation, stole its blankets, watches and money. The regiment was taken to Rome, and paroled and sent to Atlanta. From the latter place the officers were sent to Libby Prison. The enlisted men were forwarded to Richmond, arriving May 13th, thence to City Point, and Annapoli.", and on the 19th moved to Camp Chase, Ohio ; June 23d, was declared exchanged, and moved to St. Louis. Ou the 29th started for Nashville, Tennessee, Lieut. J. A. Miller in command of the regiuunt.

Sept. Sth, moved to Stevenson, Alabam^i, Capt. Cunningham in command. On the 23d reported to Gen. Howard, commanding Elevtnth Army Corps. Was assigned to Third Brigade, commanded by Col. Hecker, (the same was apart of the Third Division, under Gen. Schurz). l»lov. 24 and 25, did good service in the battle of Mission Ridge. May 3d, 1864, commenced the Atlanta campaign, and formed a part of the grand army under Sherman. Participated in the battles of Dalton, Resaca, Adairsvillo, Cassville, Dallas, Pine IMountain , Kenesaw Mountain, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek, Franklin, Atlanta, Jonesboro and ! Lovejoy Station. During the campaign 1 the regiment captured 150 prisoners, and lost 25 killed, 60 wounded. Marched ' October 3d in pursuit of Hood, and

December 15 and 16 took part in the battle of Nashville; this was the last engagement of any consequence in which the regiment participated. The Eightieth traveled over 6,000 miles, and engaged the enemy in over twenty battles. On the 10th of June, 1865 was mustered out of service, and proceeded to Cam p Butler, 111., for final pay and discharge.

Beely, George, must'd out June, '65; as cnrp'l. Besscr, Charles R., mustered out June, 1865. Bright Hinson mustered out June, 1865. Brownlee, John B. W-, m. o. June, 'tVi: wounds. Chandler, Henry D., died Apr. 20, 1863. Clifl'ord, Andrew (i., nuistered out June 10, assignea to »iegei s i^ivision, xi-rmy of the Potomac, Gen. Burnside commanding. Marched to Fairfax Court House, November 19th ; to Stafford Court House, December 11th ; and was attached to First Brigade. Col. Schimmelfennig ; Third Division, Gen. Schurz; Eleventh Array Corps, Gen. Stahl. The regiment participated in Gen. Burnside's second movement against Fredericksburg, January 20th ; 1863. January 2.5th, Gen. Burnside was relieved by Gen. Hooker, and the

June 12th ; moved from camp on the campaign which ended in the battle of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1863. The regiment was in the hottest part of this battle, and fought vigorously, sustaining a loss of one hundred and twelve killed, wounded and missing. Followed the enemy back to Virginia, and after a nearly uninterupted march of two mouths, encamped at Walnut Branch Church, near Catlett's Station, August 19th, 1863. Gen. Tyndaie took command of the Brigade, July 13th ; September 25th, 1863, marched to Manassas Junction, and thence by rail for the Department of the Cumberland, arriving at Bridgeport, Alabama, October 1st, 1863. Col. Hecker, at this time, commanded the Brigade. The regiment was transferred, October I9th, to the Third Brigade, and Col. Hecker assigned to command of Brigade. Moved to Eussel's Gap, October 19th ; and occupied and defended it during the fight, in which Gen. Hooker obtained possession of a line of hills near Lookout Mountain, October 2Sth, 1863. Mustered out June 9th, 186.5, at Washington, D. I C, and arrived at Chicago, June 16th, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge.

as sergeant. Koch, (lustav David, must'd out .June 9, 1865. Kurt, Johann Ultich, absent at M. O. of reg't. Kisstlins, Johann, di.^ich'd Sept. 4, '63, disbl'ty. Krim, Johann, tr. to \'. R. C. [

Vogele, Wenillin, musi'd out June 9. '65. Witlmar, Johann, disch'd .Vpr. 26, '63, disbl'ty. W'ei.-'Sfnberger, Ludwig, musi'd out June 9, '65. Wildhaber, Wilhelm, mu.st'd out June 9, lSt)5. Willischack, Ernst, absent, wounded at M. O. AViklhaber, Justus, killed at Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863. 1

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, by Colonel Friend S. Rutherford in September, 1862, and mustered into the United States service the 16th of the same month. October 3d it moved to Cincinnati, and on the 17th inst. marched to Nicholasville, and remained until the 10th of November, when it was assigned to the Division of

Brigadier General A. J. Smith, and thence it moved to Louisville, Ky., arriving the loth. Embarked for Memphis, Tenn., on the 17th and went into camp the 26th following. It was here assigned to the Second Brigade under Col. W. J. Landrum of the Ninth Division, Brigadier General A. J. Smith commanding, and was a part of the Thirteenth Army Corps commanded by Major General John A. ^IcClernard. Dtcember 20th, it left Memphis and landed near Walnut Hill, on the Yazoo river, and occupied the extreme right during the operation at Vickirburg. When the attack was abandoned on the first of January, 1863, moved to Arkansas Post, and participated in the battle at that place on the 11th following. On the 15th, it moved down the river to Young's Point. "Went to Millikiu's Bend on the 6th of JIarch. Marched to Grand Gulf April 15th, and May 1st, was engaged with the enemy at Port Gibson, and the 16th at Champion Hills. May 19th, arrived in the rear of Vicksburg and participated in the siege until its capitulation, July 4th, 1863. I The regiment afterwards took part in ' General Sherman's expedition to Jackson, and returned to Yicksburg, where it remained until the 25th of August, at which date it embarked for New Orleans, with Brigadier General M. K. Lawler commanding the Fourth Divis-ion, and went into camp at Carrollton on the 27th. It was mustered out of service July 29th, 1865, at Galveston, Texas,and arrived at Camp Butler, 111., August 13th, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge.

Daniel D. While, disch. Mar. 26, '63; disabl'y. Samuel Mathews, died Jan. 18, '63 ; wounds. James Norman. William Bar, mus. out Jul. 29, '65, as private.

Privates. Al.^op, William B., discli. Sep. 6, '82 ; disblty. Armstrong. George, disch. Feb. - , '63 ; di.sb'y. Bishop, William, vet. dis., mus. out Jul. 29, '65. Boreman, Howland, died at New Orleans Dec.

Fairbanks, James M., mus. out .July 29, "65. Hodden, Wm. H, disch. Dec. 22, '62; disbilt'y. Muckler, Henry, discharged for disability. Polk, James K., mus. out July 29, '65. Rowe, John W., mus. out July 29, '65. Stillwagen, George, mus. out July 29, '65. AVilson, John W., trans to 37th III. Infantry ; dishonorably disch. Feb 21, '66.

liarnelt, John, dis. Feb. 1803; aLsability. Cure, H. F., di.scli Oct. 3, 18(;3: disability. Cloud, William, mustered out July 29, 1865. Cloud, John, mustered out July 29, 1865. Carter, TJiomas.

The One Hundredth regiment was organized at Camp Irwin, Joliet, 111., ia August, 1862, by Col. Frederick A. Bartle.<on, and mustered into service August 30th. September 2d, the regiment moved via. Springfield, Ilinois, to Louisville, Ky. It was transferred into several divisions during its service, made several marches and skirmishes, took little active duty on the field. It was mustered out June 12, 18G5, at Nashville, Tennessee, and received final payment and discharge June 15, 1865.

The One Hundred and Seventeenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in September, 1S62, by CjI. Risdon M. Moore, and was mustered into the United States' service, September 19th, by Captain Washington. Companies D, F and G were recruited wholly from Madison county, and a few from company C were represented. It left Camp Butler No vember 11th, and arrived at Memphis, Tennessee, on the 17th, where it remained on duty until July 5th, 1863, and was sent to reinforce Helena, Ark., and returned December 25ch ; pursued Forest in Western Tennessee, losing three meu killed in a skirmish at La Fayette.

With the Third Brigade, Third Division,Sixth Army Corps, it moved December 2l)th, 1863, to Vicksburg; was engaged in the Meridian campaign ; engaged in a skirmish February 5th, 1864, lo.sing two killed and five tvounded. March 4th returned to Vicksburg. and on the 10th, etnbarked for the Red river expedition. March I4th, 1864, assisted iti the capture of Fort De Russy ; April 9ch, engaged in the battle of Pleasant Hill, and on the 11th, moved to Grand Ecore. On the 14th, was sent to relief of gunboats and transports at Campta, La., and engaged at Cloutierville aiid Cane river, at Bayou Rapids May 2d ; at Gov. Moore's platitation and Bayou Rapids May 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and Uih. Continued return march to the Mississippi river on the 14th.skirm'.-shing daily. Was at the battle of Yellow Bayou, May 18th, and reached the Mississippi on the 20th, and Vicksburg on the 27th. Participated in driving Marmaduke from Chicot Lake and Columbia, Arkansas, and arrived at Memphis Juije 10th, 1864. - June 14th 1><64, marched to relief of Sturges, and on the 23il, be;ian the Tupelo campaign. On July 14th, was engaged at Tupelo, and at Old Town creek on the 15th. Commenced the Oxford campaign August 5th, and on the 18th and 19th, was engaged at Hurricane, returning to Memphis on the 30th. From Memphis the regiment went to Jefferson barracks, St. Louis, arriving September 19ih. was engaged October 1st, at Franklin ; moved via. Jeti^erson City, Sedalia, Lexington, Independence and Harrisonville, when it returned to St. Louis, November 19th.

Moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and took position in the works December 1st, 1804; participated in the battle of Nashville, December 5th and 6th, and pursued Hood, reaching Clifton, January 4, 1865 ; went by boat from East Fort to New Orleans, arriving January 7th ; embarked at Chalmette, March 7th, for Dauphine Island ; thence to Fish river with the Sixteenth Corps, Major- General A. J. Smith commanding. Engaged at Spanish Fort from March 27th to April 2d, and at Blakely until the !Hh, taking part in his capture. April 13th, marched to Montgomery, and thence to Camp Butler, III., where the regiment was mustered out, August 5th, 1865, by Captain James Hall, U. S. A.

Prickett, Isaac, mustered out Aug. 5, 1865. _ , Pridmore, Thomas, must'd out Aug. 5, 1865. i Rittraan, Henry, mustered out Aug. 5, 1865. Reeves, Wilev G., died at Memphis, May 29, as corporal. Schoti'ier, Victor, must'd out June 5, 1865. Sclimid, Peter, dis. .Mar. 14, '63 ; .lisabiKty. Shadric, William, M. I>. Aug. 5, IS60. Schramm, Augustus, M (). Aug. 5, 1865. Slve, George, died Ai.ril 30, 18G1. Schafiir. Washington, died at Memphis, June

Privates- Greer, Oswell V., dis. Dec 23, '63 ; disability. Hiv E<lwar.l M.. <iied at home. May S, '63. Hay! Andrew J. W., died at Jett'erson Barracks hundred days; moved to Rock Island' BiiiTacks, Illinois, June 3d, and was U!^>-igni>(l to duty, guarding prisoners of war. While in service the regiment performed its duty faithfully and efficiently. Madison county furnished coiujiany D entire, and a part of company H, as will be seen by the following roster :

Corporal!!. .James Miller, mustered out Sept. 24, 18G4. Charles Ilayden, mu-tered ocil Sept. 24, 1864. (reorfje Barkley, mustered om Sept. 'J I. isiij. Callaway C. Nasii, nuisi'd out S, |,t. -ISCA. Cvriis L. Cook, mustered out Sept. .1 1^114. Benjamin .\llen, mustered out Sept. 24, 1864. James M. Stifler, mustered out Sept. 24, 1864.

In this regiment Madison county was represented by one whole company (K), which was raised by Julius A. Barnsback, of Troy, who was elected Cajitain loan, Moses B., mustered o'Jt Sept. 24, 1864. i ^ , , \ ^ u i i i

Corpnralg. Charles E. Tindall, must'd out Oct 29, 1864. William T. Donaho, mustered oiu Oct. 29, '(i4. Julius A. Barnsback, Jr., mus. out(tel.29, 64. Thomas Wilkins, mustered out Oct. 29, '64. Samuel B. Wonderly, mustd out Oct. 29, '64. John C. Davis, mustered out Oct. 29, '64.

This rpi^inient was organized by Col. Dudley C. Smith, at Mattoon, Illinois, and mustered in June 11th, 1864. Moved to IMemphis, Tenn., June IGth, and on the 19th was assigned to the Fourth Brigade, Col. Butterick conimr.ndiiig ; and on the 12th of July following, asgigned to Col. John Wood's Brigade. Ordered on the 27th to report to Brigadier General Buford, commanding the district of East Arkansas. Was assigned to garrison duty at Helena, Arkansas, where it remained until Sept. ' 10th, when moved northward, ])roceeding to Mattoon, Illinois, and was mustered out Sept. 36, 1864.

Priiateg. Brooks, John, musiered out Nov. 29, '64. Chandler, Marlin B., must, out Nov. 29, '64. Foster, Decatur, must d out Nov. 29, '64. Friend, William D., absent, sick at muster out

Sergeants. David A. Brunton, mustered out .July 14, '64. Richard Barry, must'd out July 14. '64. Charles T. Clayton, musi'd out July 14, '65. Otis Shipard, must'd out July 14, 1865. James E. Waggoner, disch. Feb. 2, 1865.

Lowell, James, in conKnement S.ate Prison, Mo., mustered out Sept. 6, 1866, to date, 1 July 14, 1865. j Lingerfelter, Valentine D.,mu,s. out July I4,'66.

Recruits. Atkina, John, tnnstertd out July 14, ISGo. Copley. George W., iiiiis. out July 14. l.sG-5. Ellis, Orville, iiuisterwl out July 14, 18Go. Heilz, John, mustered out July 14, 1SG5. Heiiz, Frederick D., niust'd out July 14, 1865. Moore, Silas, mustered out July 14, 18G5. Morgan, Henry C, niust'd out July 14, LS65. Morgan, Christopher K., mus. out July 14, '05.

Corporals. Thomas L. Clianiberlain, mus. out .July 14, '65. Harmon Dixon, mustered out July 14, 1865. David Jones, mustered out July 14, 1S65. George .\. Hickcock, mus. out July 14, 1S65. Gecrge H. Hollowell, mus. out July 14, 1865,

Thomas Belas, mustered out July 14, 1865. Wm. Craig, mustered out July 14, 180-5. John H. Hall, mu.stered out July 14, 1865. Thomas Southworth, must'd out July 14, 1865. David Showalter, mustered out July 14 1865. Clem Turner, mustered out July 14, 1865. Philip Wells, mustered out July 14, 1865. Sylvester Southworth, mus. out July 14, 1865

15, '65. Dick, Jacob, M. O. July 14, '65. Eberle, John, mustered oui July 14, '65. Farners. Charles H., mustered out July 14, '05. Fahrig, Jacob mustered out July 14, '65 Frank, Nicholas, mustered oui July 14, 't'o. HoH'man, Stephen, muslered out Julv 14, '05. Hall, John, mustered out Julv 14, '65- Ht-ison, John, mnsiereil out July 14. 'Co. Huslord, William, tr. to Co. G ; mustered out

Proctor, Benjamin, mustered out July 14, '05. ; Rhodraeyer, John R , mu-^tered out July 14, '65. Bidder, Henry, mustered out July 14, '05. Reese, or Dericse, Jellsche, mustered out July

14, '65. Re.nl, Lewis, mustered out July 14, '65. Roesler, Ferdinand, mustered out July 14, '65. Sherfield, Isaac, mustered out July 1-), '6.5. Stearic, Charles, mustered out July 14, '65. Schmidt, Charles, mustered out July 14, '65. Thomas, Chalks, mustered out July 14, '65. Tarnow, Henry, mustered out .July 14, '05. Vogel, Peter, mustered out July 14, '65. Vohle, William, died at St. Louis, Mar. 24, disability. Diller, Henry, must'd out July 14, 1865. Eaton, Henry, must d out July 14, '65. Flippe. George, must'd out .July 14, '65. Frederick;*, Ridiard, musl'd out July 14, '6.5. Gilvery, or McGilvery, W. died at Alton, HI.,

HI., April 20, '65. Meier, Frank, must'd out July 14, 1865. O'dell, Philip, must'd out July 14, 'lio. Ralekin, Martin, died at Allon^ III., Feb. 3, '65. Rule, Henry, mustered out July 14, 1805. Shuster, Otto, niusteied out July 14, 1805. SchalliT, William A., died at Edwardsville,

Dill, Michael, mustered out July 14, '65. Delaney, William, muslereil out July 14, '65. Eckhorn, Eged, mustered out July 14, '65. Fletcher, Charley E., must'd out July 14, '65. Greenawalt, Richard, must'd out July 14, '65. Gesaelle, Arnold.

18G5. Heepke, Henry, mustered out .July 14, '65. Houseman, Adolph, mu.st'd out July 14, '65. Houseman, Louis, naist'd out July 14, '65. Houseman. Rudolph, must'd out July 14, '65. Hoffman, Charles E., must'd out July 14, '65. Harnett, William, mustered out July 14, '05. Jone.s, David \V., mustered out July 14, '65. Knight, Noah, died at Alton, III., June 2, 65. Lampert, John R., mustered out July 14, '65. Morrison, Henry, mustertd out July 14, '65. McNeal, David, mustered out July 14, '65. Muth, Philip, disch. Jan. 28, '65; disability. Mason, Nelson, transferred to Co. F. Montgomery. John, mustered out July 14, '65. Pedrick, Ellis, mustered out July 14, '65. Shauer, Fred, mustered out July 14, '65. Schmidt, John, mustered out July 14, '65. Shaunts, Perry, drowned June 11, '65. Smith, John, mustered out July 14, '65. Squires, Joseph, discharged Feb. 26, '65. Sands, Alexander, mustered out July 14, '65. Schoppet, .John, mustered out .July 14, '65 Shortridge, Mill'ord M., must'd out July 14, '05. Stoner, Andrew J., must'd out July 14, '65. Springer, Enuinuel, must'd out July 14. '65. Sullivan, Daniil.

Taylor, George W., transferred to Co. F. Taylor, Aaron M., mustered out July 14, '65. Viilemore, Joseph A., niustd out July 14, '65. Warner, Philip, mustered out July 14, '65. Weathers, Ad<lison F., must'd out July 14, '65. Wallace, George W., must'd out July 14, '65. Wattermann, Henry J., transferred to Co. F. ; mustered out July 14, 05. Wood, John P., mustered out .July 14, '6-5. While, Alphonzo.died at Alton, lib, Dec '8, '04. Williaruson, John, mustered out July 14, '65,

Mispley, John, mustered out Jan. 27, '06. Martin, James, mustered out Jan. 27. '66. Penning, Henry, mustered out Jan. 27, 06. Roth, George, m, o. Jan. 27, '66, tis corporal. Reidlinger. Henry, mustered out Jan. 27, '66. Sigrist, Richard, nuislered out Jan. 27, '(16. Schepperly, Benedict, mu>t'd out Jan. 27, '66. Snilberger, Christian, must'd out Jan. 27, '66. Schild, Charles, mustered out Jan. 27, '00. Ulric, Charles, mustered out Jan- 27, '06. Waters, David.

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, February 14th, aud mustered into service for one year on the same day, and left for the front Feb. 18th,

1865. On the 27th of the same month, it arrived at Bridgeport, Alabama, where it garrisoned Forts Nos. three and four and the block house on the Nashville aud Chattanooga Railroad, I'roni Bridgeport to Chattanooga. Departed from Bridgeport, March 24th, arriving at Cleveland, Teiin., March 2.5, thence to Dalton May 3(1, where the left wing of the regiraeut marched to Spring Place, Georgia and garrisoned that town until July 1st, the light wing remaining on duty at Dalton. July 7th, left Dalton for Atlanta, Ga,, where it arrived the following dtiy. It subsequently made several marches, and did guard duty until the expiration of their terra of service, January 16ih,

1866, when it was mustered out. George W. Keener, was the tirst Colonel of the regiment, but resigned July 20th, 18b5, aud Lieut. Col. Charles F. Springer, of Edwardsville, 111 , took command. Col. Springer first enlisted in the service as First Lieutenant company K, of the One Hundred and Fortieth Infantry Regiment, and served five months, alter which he enlisted in the 150th Regiment as Captain On the 24th of February, he was commissioned as lieutenant-colonel, and was promoted and commissioned as colonel the following December. After the close of the war he practised law in partnership with Hon. David Gillespie, in Edwardsville. He held several honorable positions in the couuty and state. His death occurred Nov. 15, 1870, at the age of 86 years.

Sergeants. Geo. W. Clark, musl'd out Jan. 16, 'GG, as pvt. Edward Ilauskins. must'd out Jan. 16, '66. Frank A. Knowlton, must'd out Jan. 16, 'Oti. Joseph Schaer, m\is 'd out Jan. 10, GO.

Corporals Robert Friday, on furlough at M. O. of reg't. John Lewis, inust'd out Jan. 16, '66, as pvt. John p. Bonn, must'd out Jan. 16, '06, as pvt. Slaton D. Rieves, must'd out Jan. 16, '66. John H. Brown. M. O. Jan. 10, 'OG, as pvt. William H. McXeeley, M. O. Jan. 16, '06. Jo.seph Berger, ab.seut on furlough since Dec. 10, ISlio.

corporal . Epping, Benjamin, mustered out .Ian. IG, '06. Esterline, Wallis L., nuistered out Jan. 16, '66. Foley, Patrick, ab.seut, sick at M. O. of reg't. Farling, Michael, nuist'd imt Jan. 16, '60. Geers, O.scar N,, mustered out Jan. !->, '60. Gillig, or Gilling, Valentine, M. O. Jan. 16,'G5. Garnett. George S., mustered out .Ian. 16, '06. Hahn, Andrew, mustered out Jan. 10, '66. Ilerryman, Joseph, M O. Jan. 10, '06, as rorp. Hall, Anderson, mustered out Jan. IG, '66. Hee-ner, Philip, mustered out Jan. 10, '66. Irwin, Joseph F., mustered out Jan. 16, '06. Jounfhous, John, mustered out .Ian 16, '66. Johnkoff, Schortech, M. O. Jan. 16, '60. Koller. Christopher, mustered out .Ian 10, 'GG Killike, Fritz, mustered out .Ian. 10, '06. Ivaalz, .\ugust, mu.stered out .Ian. 10, '60.

The 1.52(1 Regiment volunteers was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, by- Col. F. D. Stephenson, and was mustered in February 18th, 1865, for one year. February 20th, moved to Nasiiville, reporting to llaj. Gen. Millroy, February '28th, 1865. It veas mustered out of service September 11th, 1865.

Privates. Allen, William, musi'd out May 19, 1865. Crain. Andrew J., must'd out S.'pl. 11, 1865. Hoogland, Joseph, musd out Sept. II, 1865. Jackson, James, died at Tullahoma, Tenn., re;'t. Moorehouse, James, must'd out Sept. 11, 1865. McKinley, Daniel, musl'd out Sept. 11, 65. ^ McKinloV, Robert H., must' out Sept. 11, '65. Slutitcr Roll Company E. Corporals. Jiihn F. Winger, must'd out. Sept. II, 1865. Chiis ( '. Dannar, on furlough at m. o. of reg't.

This regiment was organized under the call of December 19th, 1864, at Camp Butler February, 21st, 1865, for one year's service. February 24th, it left by rail for Louisville, Ky., and arrived at Nashville, Tennessee, February 27th, and March 2d, arrived at Murfreesboro. Here the regiment suifered very much from exposure to continued cold rains, and sickness prevailed to a great extent, and many of the men died from severe exposure. Remained at Murfreesboro, May 14th, drilling and doing guard and picket duty, was its chief mission during the remainder of the terra. AVas mustered out September 18th, 1865, and September 29th, 1865, was paid off and discharged sergeant. Mayors, or Majors, William, discharged. Pomeroy, Robert, must'd out July 5, 1862. Pnckard, John, musi'd out July 5, 1862. Putnam, Malison, musi'd out July 5, 1862. Quails, James M., niust'd out July 5. 1862. Sharer, .Joseph, must'd out July 5, 1862. Soiithwick, John W., must'd out July 5, '62. Suuthwick, James P., must'd out July 5, 1862,

Tuthill, Luke S., musl'd out July 5, 1805. Trapp, John., miisi'il out July 5, ISH-i. T:ite, Geo. H., niusi'd out July 5, ISlJo. Willi-!, Jiimes IS., must'd out July 5, 1835. Woods. Jo!in, musi'dout July 5, 18(35. Willis, Rjbart C, disclmrged'.

This regiment was raised from variou.s parts of the state and was mustered into the United States' service at Camp Butler, Aug. 12th, 1861, Col. Silas Noble commanding. As only company D of this regiment figures prominently in soldiers from Madison county, we shall confine tiiis brief history to the movements of this company.

It was raised at Upper Alton by Capt. Franklin B. Jloore (afterwards promoted to Maj ) as an independent Cavalry company, and was named the " JIadison County Rangers." Its organization dates from the memorable national holiday, July 4th, 1861. The first of August following the company was ordered to Camp Butler where it was mustered into the United States' service as company D of the 2d regiment of the Illinois cavalry. In November the regiment was stationed at Cairo, Illinois, and company D was detailed by the officer commanding to report at Cape Girardeau, Mo. to look after guerrilla bands under Jeff. Thompson. It was here that they first saw service. They I almost continually in the saddle scouting after the guerrillas, having hot skirmishes, and succeeded in taking: several of them prisoners- From this j time forth the history of the company ' was a .series of continued scouting and fighting until the expiration of the time of its enlistment. It had no particular abiding place, but operated from the northern borders of the Confederacy to the Gulf It stood pre-eminently first in its services for the Union cause, and in justice ."^houkl have appeared on the regimental roll as company A. None in the service experienced greater hardships, or made a better record than company D- Indeed, the county may be proud of the valorous deeds of the " Madison County Rangers," as the following record will demonstrate. This company alone, took over 1,200 prisoners, killed more than 100 of the enemy, and captured about 1,000 mules and horses, besides taking an immense quantity of stores and munitions of war. They once swam New River, twice swam the Hatchie, and once the Obin river, and had several experiences of equal peril in crossing other swollen streams. For the whole period of its service, the company furnished its own horses and equipments. The term of enlistment expired in July 1864, when it was re-organized and continued in active service until the close of the war. It was mustered out the 22d of November, 1865. Captain Moore was promoted to the office of Major. May 3d, 1864. He now resides at Upper Alton, and takes pleasure in talking over the scenes of camp life.

The Third Regiment of Cavalry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, by Col. Eugene A. Carrof the regular army in August, 1861. Several men in the various companies, as will be seen below, went from Madison county. On the 25ih of 8eptember, 1861, the regiment moved to St. Louis, and on the first of October proceeded up the Missouri river to Jefferson city, and thence marched to Warsaw, arriving October 11th. On 23d marched toward Springfield, Mo., in Col. Carr's brigade, Gen. Ashboth's division. On the 2d of November following, Gen. Hunter took command of the army. November 13th the first and second battalions moved with the array on Rolla, Mo. The third battallion, Maj. Ruggles commanding, was the last to leave Springfield. Reached Rolla November 19. Here the regiment remained until December 2l:)th, when it moved in the advance of Gen. Curtis' army for the southwest. On tlie 13th of February, 1862, near Springfield, the third cavalry fought the first engagement, and won the first victory of Gen. Curtis' campaign. On the 14th of February, 1862, it occupied Springfield, Mo. On the 16th came up with Gen. Price's army, and took some prisoners. On the 18th at Sugar Creek Ark., the third battalion participated in a cavalry charge, routing the enemy. It had various skirmishes and short marches during the summer and fall in Arkansas, and west of the Mississippi river, when on the 23d of December, 1862, it reported to Gen. Steele at the mouth of the Yazoo river, formed part of the force, and did good .service in the disastrous attack on Vicksburg under Gen. Sherman. In the spring of 1863, Col. McCrillis, with a battalion, moved to Memphis, and soon after, as a part of the thirteenth corps, this battalion took part in the battle of Post Gibson, Champion Hill, Black River Bridge, and the siege of Vicksburg. August 16th reported to Gen. Banks, and bore a part in the western Louisiana campaign, and at Vermilionville, Opelousas, and Car rion Crow Bayou. August 21st a part of the third regiment participated in the repulse of Gen. Forrest, in his attack on Memphis. On August 24th, 1864, the non-veterans having been mustered out, the veterans were consolidated into a battalion of six companies. The battalion took part in the battles with Gen. Hood's array in December, 1864, and operated below and around Nashville. Embarked for St. Louis in May, 186.5; thence to St Paul, Minnesota, reporting to Gen. Curtis. On July 4th, started on an Indian expedition over the plains of Minnesota and Dakota; north to the British line; south and west to Devil's

Lake and Fort Barlhold, and returned to Fort Snelliug October 1st, arriving at Springfield, Illinois, October 13th, 1865, and was mustered out of service.

of Regiment. Robinson, Alexander S., vet., trans, to Co. A. ascontolidated, mus.out.June5, '65; as cor. West, Charles H., mustered out Sept. 5, 1864.

Recruits. Armstrong, Samuel J., mus. cut June 5, 1865. Mills, Ezekiel, mnstered out June 5, 1865. Robertson, Chas. W., under arrest at muster out of Regiment.

Priiafes. Donihue, Patrick, mustered out Oct. 10, 1865. Hdgg, Thomas, mualered out Oct. 10, 1865. Hathaway, Simeon, must'd out Oct. 10, 1865. Jones. James. Eyan, Timoihy, mustered out Oct. 10, 1S'>5.

Rccruils. Bender, August, mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. Handler, Charles, must'd out Nov. 4, 1865. Haack, Christian, mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. btauh, George, nuistered out Nov. 4, 1865.

This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, 2.5th of Nov. 1861. James A. Barrett was its first Colonel, who resigned May 15, 186i, and was succeeded by Colonel Dudley Wickersham, of Springfield, Illinois. On the

20th of Dec, 18G1, it moved to Quincy, Illinois, and from thence to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., on the 13th of March, 1802. It operated in southwest Missouri, till 13th Nov., when it formed a| part of the Army of the Frontier, and was in line of duty from Springfield, Mo., to Cane Hill, Arkansas. It participated in the battle of Prairie Grove, ! Ark., Dec. 7th, 1862. Was at Jacksonport, Ark., July 4, 1862 ; Helena, July I 12th, and Aug. 7 moved to Old Town, , Landing. Oct. 6, 1862, returned to Heleua, and Nov. 16th marched with the expedition to the mouth of White river ; and on the 27th of Nov. to Oakland, j Miss. Had a skirmish with the enemy | I and returned to Helena, Dec 7th, 1862. I The original service term of the Tenth I and Fifteenth Regiments Illinois Caval j ry Volunteers having expired, an order j of consolidation was issued January 26, 1865, for the re-enlisted men and re- ' cruits of the same, to be formed into welve corapan ies and reorganized as the Tenth Regiment, Illinois Cavalry. j The regiment was mustered out of service, Nov. 22d, 1865, at San Antonia, I Texas, and ordered to Springfield, 111., for final payment and discharge. The following soldiers in it are from Madison county in different companies : out of regiment. Myers, Edward, dislionora'y dis. April 15, '62. Rogers, Josiah, must d out Dec. 30, '64. Riindele, Horace M., vet. Shive, Martin, must'd out Dec. 30, '64. Seebaker, Anion, died at Mar»htield, Mo.,

The following is a list of the soldiers from Madison county, who served in Missouri regiment during the late rebellion. As per the roster furnished us by the Adjutant General pi Missouri. }

John Beely, serg't., diseh. June 20, '65. Peter Beely, serg't, disch. Sept. 22, '64; wnd. Charles Willielm, serg't., disch. June 10, '65. Nicolas, Kessler, pvt., killed at battle. Peach

8, 1862; discharged. Julius Reed, mustered out 1864. Herman Berlemann, mustered out 1864. Henry Meves, mustered out 1864. Frederick Lenning, mustered out 1864.

Andersonville prison. Burkhorst, Conr.ad, mustered out 18G4. Bruus, Casper, mustered out 1864. Berganiann, Henry, mustered out 1804. Blum, Xavier.

Boening, Henry, died Nov. 1801. Detmer. Henry killed at Murfreesboro. Dietemann, Seraphine, was prisoner, M. O. Deterweich, John, mustered out 1864. Dormilz, Fred, mustered out 1864. Hook, Bernhard, killed. Henckel, Charles. Hartwicic, Charles.

Organized at Jefferson Barrack, Mo.; naustered into the service of the United States oa the .30th day of August, 1861. Ordered to Jefferson City and from thence to Tipton, Warsaw, Springfield, and Rolla, Mo. Returned to Springfield skirmishing with the enemy. Moved to Sugar Creek, Mo., engaged the enemy February 17, 1862, with a lo s of two enlisted men of company " M, " Wolf and Prince. Camped at Sugar Creek, scouting and doing escort duty for supply trains until the Battle of Pea Ridge in which eight Companies of this Regiment were engaged. The Regiment then moved to Batesville, Jacksonport and Helena. Was then ordered to Memphis, engaged the enemy at Cold Water June 20, 1863, returned to Memphis, and was ordered to St. Louis, arriving July 3d. On the '23d, July, received orders to move to Cape Girardeau, Mo.,\ia Illinois, from which piiintthey advanced j to Pocahontas, on the Black river, capturing the noted Confederate General Jefl'. Thompson ; returned to Camp at Cape Girardeau received orders to move to New Madrid, Mo., there receiving final discharge, August, 1864. We append a roster of the soldiers from Aladison county, Illinois who enlisted in said Regiment.

June 20. '63. Boyle, Austin, discharged. Chaffer, (ieorge, mus. out ill 1864. Carroll, Michael, mus. out in 1864. I),vycr, Thomas, mus. out in 1864. Dillon, .lohn, mus. out. in 1864. Franklin, David, mus. out in 1864. _ Fanuan, Edward, mustered out in 1864. Friars, Fred., mustered out in 1864. Grant, John, mus. out in 1864. Gilson, Lawrence, killed in service. Givin, James H., mus. out in Aug. '64. Harris, Henrv M., mus. out in Aug. '64. Hickley, John, mustered out Aug. 64. Hand, James, nuis. out Aug. '64. Johnson, Hermon, mus. out Au^. '64. Jackson, Solomon, mus. out Aug. '64. Jackson. James, discharged. Jones, .\ustin, veteraned. Karnev, John.

Maxwell, Mauira, m.o. in 1861. McConuell, .lohn, m.o. in 1864. Malouey, .John, m. o. in 1864. O'Conner, Martin, m. o. in 1864. Ptiffer, Jacob, m. o. Aug. 1864. Rose, John C, veteraned. Kustamier, .fohn, veteraned. Strickland, John, m. o. in 1864. Stone, William, died at Memphis, smallpox, Swain, William, veter.med. Scott, John.