I did find the name of a Roswell Eaton Goodell, who evidently was the father of Lt. Col. William Erwin's wife Althea L. Goodell. But I wasn't able to find out anything else about him.
Also, I found that there is an Ingalls Park town that is a suburb of Joliet, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 3,314. I had been thinking that Ingalls Park was a regular park.
Digging Deeper. --Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Showing posts with label Camp Goodell Joliet Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camp Goodell Joliet Illinois. Show all posts
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Joliet's Camp Goodell-- Part 4
From History of Joliet, Illinois.
Camp Goodell was established at the old fairgrounds, named after "a highly respected, local citizen." I was unable to find out for sure who that person was. It received troops from throughout the Congressional District.
By mid-May 1861, a regiment had gathered, including two companies from Will County. They elected C.C. Marsh as colonel and was accepted into federal service. On June 13, 1861, they were mustered into military service as the 20th Regiment Illinois Infantry and a few days later marched from the camp to the railroad depot where "a tremendous gathering of friends and relatives cheered and wept in what for many was their final farewell."
Those left at home attended war meetings, contributed to war funds and anxiously awaited letters and reports from the field.
--Old Secesh
Camp Goodell was established at the old fairgrounds, named after "a highly respected, local citizen." I was unable to find out for sure who that person was. It received troops from throughout the Congressional District.
By mid-May 1861, a regiment had gathered, including two companies from Will County. They elected C.C. Marsh as colonel and was accepted into federal service. On June 13, 1861, they were mustered into military service as the 20th Regiment Illinois Infantry and a few days later marched from the camp to the railroad depot where "a tremendous gathering of friends and relatives cheered and wept in what for many was their final farewell."
Those left at home attended war meetings, contributed to war funds and anxiously awaited letters and reports from the field.
--Old Secesh
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Joliet's Camp Goodell-- Part 3
From the Will County H.Gen Web Project.
Camp Goodell was near present day Ingalls park; established 1861-1862, as a Civil War training camp.
I haven't been able to determine if this is the name of a city park in Joliet or a neighborhood/suburb of Joliet.
--Old Secesh
Camp Goodell was near present day Ingalls park; established 1861-1862, as a Civil War training camp.
I haven't been able to determine if this is the name of a city park in Joliet or a neighborhood/suburb of Joliet.
--Old Secesh
Joliet's Camp Goodell-- Part 2
The May 18, 1861, Joliet True democrat reported: "Camp Godell-- Affairs appear to be moving along quite smoothly as Camp Goodell (spelled it two different ways, perhaps an error). The soldiers are all comfortably quartered and in good spirits."
This group of soldiers and their officers became the 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
The article continued: "Regimental officers were elected last Tuesday. Col. C.C. Marsh of Chicago. Lt.Col. Wm. Erwin of Joliet. Major J.W. Goodwin of Wilmington.
"Of Col. Marsh, we know but little, but he is said to be an efficient soldier, and a young gentleman of fair reputation and acquirement. He is now in the position to make for himself, an honorable name.
"Lt.Co. Erwin is known to all our citizens, having been for some years a resident among us. He will adorn the position to which he has been promoted, possessing, as he does, all the elements of the gentleman and scholar.
"Major Goodwin, as Lt. in the Union Greys, proved himself an excellent officer, and his promotion is a deserved compliment to his superior military acquirement."
By the end of May, companies arrived from other counties and the 20th Ill. Vol. Infantry was born in Will County with 24 officers and 314 enlisted men.
Get That Training On. --Old Secesh
This group of soldiers and their officers became the 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
The article continued: "Regimental officers were elected last Tuesday. Col. C.C. Marsh of Chicago. Lt.Col. Wm. Erwin of Joliet. Major J.W. Goodwin of Wilmington.
"Of Col. Marsh, we know but little, but he is said to be an efficient soldier, and a young gentleman of fair reputation and acquirement. He is now in the position to make for himself, an honorable name.
"Lt.Co. Erwin is known to all our citizens, having been for some years a resident among us. He will adorn the position to which he has been promoted, possessing, as he does, all the elements of the gentleman and scholar.
"Major Goodwin, as Lt. in the Union Greys, proved himself an excellent officer, and his promotion is a deserved compliment to his superior military acquirement."
By the end of May, companies arrived from other counties and the 20th Ill. Vol. Infantry was born in Will County with 24 officers and 314 enlisted men.
Get That Training On. --Old Secesh
Monday, May 5, 2014
Joliet's Camp Goodell-- Part 1
From Will County Historical Society.
While researching for information on Camp Fry in Chicago, I came across Camp Goodell in Joliet. Being a place I've never heard of before, I did more research. Plus, Joliet is on Route 66 and i do research on places along the old road which had Civil War ties. And, there are more than you'd expect...no battles, of course, but plenty of GAR posts and cemeteries.
in May 1861, the fairgrounds west of Joliet were chosen to be training grounds for soldiers mustering in for Will and surrounding counties. Buildings were already in place which could be used for offices, a spring that provided drinking water and a magnificent grove of oak trees for shade were already there.
It became known as Camp Godell. This is the only time I saw it called Godell. Everywhere else it is referred to as Camp Goodell. I also came across it being named for a prominent citizen of the town, but couldn't come across anything else on the man.
--Old Secesh
While researching for information on Camp Fry in Chicago, I came across Camp Goodell in Joliet. Being a place I've never heard of before, I did more research. Plus, Joliet is on Route 66 and i do research on places along the old road which had Civil War ties. And, there are more than you'd expect...no battles, of course, but plenty of GAR posts and cemeteries.
in May 1861, the fairgrounds west of Joliet were chosen to be training grounds for soldiers mustering in for Will and surrounding counties. Buildings were already in place which could be used for offices, a spring that provided drinking water and a magnificent grove of oak trees for shade were already there.
It became known as Camp Godell. This is the only time I saw it called Godell. Everywhere else it is referred to as Camp Goodell. I also came across it being named for a prominent citizen of the town, but couldn't come across anything else on the man.
--Old Secesh
Saturday, May 3, 2014
OK, Came Across Camp Goodell in Joliet, Illinois
Looking for information on Camp Fry, I came across a Camp Goodell, in Joliet, Illinois, that was a training camp located near present day Ingalls Park. Being a big Route 66 fan, as well as Civil War buff, and Joliet being on the old Route 66, I just had to do some research.
Well, that took some time.
Like I Said, That's Why It Takes So Long To Do These Blogs. --Old Secesh
Well, that took some time.
Like I Said, That's Why It Takes So Long To Do These Blogs. --Old Secesh
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