From Find-a-Grave.
Buried at Ottawa Avenue Cemetery in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. His wife, Althea L. Goodell, b. Feb. 21, 1828, d. Oct. 24, 1915, is buried with him.
William Erwin was born July 20, 1821. Killed at the Battle of Fort Donelson while with the 20th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
It is kind of interesting to note the last name of his wife, Goodell. Was her father the one that Camp Goodell was named after?
Connections? --Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Joliet's Camp Goodell-- Part 5: Camp Goodell Renamed Camp Erwin
The 20th Illinois fought in some early skirmishes and was at the battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee where six members were killed, including Lt. Col. Erwin whose body was escorted by Frederick Bartleson back to Joliet for burial. .
The war continued and President Lincoln made a call for another 300,000 troops. Will County was eager to do its part and the county supervisors appropriated $60,000 in order to pay each volunteer $60, or, if they chose, $5 monthly to his family.
Camp Goodell was renamed Camp Erwin in honor of the fallen gallant officer. Again, it had military activity when the 100tgh Illinois was organized there. Major Frederick A. Bartleson, evidently the one who had escorted Erwin's body back, was elected colonel.
The 100th Illinois suffered casualties at Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta. Colonel Bartleson was killed at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
--Old Secesh
The war continued and President Lincoln made a call for another 300,000 troops. Will County was eager to do its part and the county supervisors appropriated $60,000 in order to pay each volunteer $60, or, if they chose, $5 monthly to his family.
Camp Goodell was renamed Camp Erwin in honor of the fallen gallant officer. Again, it had military activity when the 100tgh Illinois was organized there. Major Frederick A. Bartleson, evidently the one who had escorted Erwin's body back, was elected colonel.
The 100th Illinois suffered casualties at Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta. Colonel Bartleson was killed at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
--Old Secesh
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
Chicago's Camp Fry
From Chicago: Its History and Its Builders.
Camp Fry was established later in the war on the north side of Chicago in an area known as "Wright's Grove" at the corner of N. Clark and Diversey. It was noted for its stand of original white oak.
It was only used for the assembling and mustering in of recruits who then marched south on Clark Street to Wells and then to Lake Street (which was paved) and from then to the Illinois Central Railroad depot. People remember it as being quite a parade as units moved through the city.
Throughout the war, there was much moving a troops came and went through Chicago.
Camp Fry never attained the status of the bigger Camp Douglas on Chicago's South Side.
--Old Secesh
Camp Fry was established later in the war on the north side of Chicago in an area known as "Wright's Grove" at the corner of N. Clark and Diversey. It was noted for its stand of original white oak.
It was only used for the assembling and mustering in of recruits who then marched south on Clark Street to Wells and then to Lake Street (which was paved) and from then to the Illinois Central Railroad depot. People remember it as being quite a parade as units moved through the city.
Throughout the war, there was much moving a troops came and went through Chicago.
Camp Fry never attained the status of the bigger Camp Douglas on Chicago's South Side.
--Old Secesh
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
Some of Those Later Illinois Civil War Regiments Trained at Camp Fry
The 129th Illinois organized in Pontiac, Illinois. (I am a big Route 66 fan and also like Pontiac.)
132nd Illinois. Organized at Camp Fry, Chicago June 1, 1864 for a 100-day enlistment.
134th Illinois Organized Camp Fry May 1864 for 100 day enlistment
147th Illinois Organized Camp Fry in February 1865 for 1-year enlistment
153rd Illinois Organized Camp Fry on February 27, 1865 for one year enlistment
The United States obviously knew the war was approaching its end by 1865, so enlistments were shortened to just a year for the last two regiments. I am not sure why there were the two 100-day regiments. Must have been some sort of emergency.
--Old Secsh
132nd Illinois. Organized at Camp Fry, Chicago June 1, 1864 for a 100-day enlistment.
134th Illinois Organized Camp Fry May 1864 for 100 day enlistment
147th Illinois Organized Camp Fry in February 1865 for 1-year enlistment
153rd Illinois Organized Camp Fry on February 27, 1865 for one year enlistment
The United States obviously knew the war was approaching its end by 1865, so enlistments were shortened to just a year for the last two regiments. I am not sure why there were the two 100-day regiments. Must have been some sort of emergency.
--Old Secsh
Friday, May 2, 2014
Chicago's Camp Fry-- Part 2
Some more information (and there isn't a lot about it):
The 134th Illinois trained there also.
The 12th Illinois reorganized there.
The 140th Illinois was ordered there.
The North America Forts site says CAMP FRY (1864-1865). A training camp then used as a POW camp at the Broadway, Clark Street Avenue intersection in Chicago.
--Old Secesh
The 134th Illinois trained there also.
The 12th Illinois reorganized there.
The 140th Illinois was ordered there.
The North America Forts site says CAMP FRY (1864-1865). A training camp then used as a POW camp at the Broadway, Clark Street Avenue intersection in Chicago.
--Old Secesh
Chicago's Camp Fry-- Part 1
From American Civil War Sites in Illinois.
When I was writing about the 153rd Illinois, I saw that they were organized at Camp Fry in Chicago. While I am very aware of Camp Douglas, which had earlier served as a training camp for Illinois soldiers (and later the infamous prison of the same name), I had never heard of a Camp Fry. More research was in order.
I found a map of the current city that showed the location on Chicago's North Side, by W. Diversey Parkway by N. Clark Street and N. Broadway. It was a short distance northwest of Chicago's Lincoln Park.
I also came across mention of a Camp Fry YMCA. Perhaps that was named after the Camp Fry in question if it is located near the original. Eventually, I found out the YMCA Camp Fry is in Naperville, a western Chicago suburb, so kind of doubt it.
--Old Secesh
When I was writing about the 153rd Illinois, I saw that they were organized at Camp Fry in Chicago. While I am very aware of Camp Douglas, which had earlier served as a training camp for Illinois soldiers (and later the infamous prison of the same name), I had never heard of a Camp Fry. More research was in order.
I found a map of the current city that showed the location on Chicago's North Side, by W. Diversey Parkway by N. Clark Street and N. Broadway. It was a short distance northwest of Chicago's Lincoln Park.
I also came across mention of a Camp Fry YMCA. Perhaps that was named after the Camp Fry in question if it is located near the original. Eventually, I found out the YMCA Camp Fry is in Naperville, a western Chicago suburb, so kind of doubt it.
--Old Secesh
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Why It Takes So Long to Do This Blog
Last week, i started writing about blacks in the Union Army from McHenry County, Illinois. I am still not finished with what I heard at that meeting of the McHenry County Civil War Round Table.
Since them, I have researched the 153rd Illinois Infantry Regiment, Private Adam S. Jackson and the 29th USCT. I saw that the 153rd Illinois had organized at a Camp Fry in Chicago. I've heard a lot about a Camp Douglas, but never heard of Camp Fry so that really caused me to spend a lot of time as there is not much about Camp Fry.
I also, while researching Camp Fry, came across a Camp Goodell in Joliet, Illinois, that had some sort of a Civil War connection and even a Camp Rheinberg (or Reinberg) in Palatine, Illinois, which was a training facility during World War I. When I was in junior high, we used to go for nature outings at a Camp Rheinberg. Looks like that calls for some more research.
One Thing Leads to Another, As They Say. --Old Secesh
Since them, I have researched the 153rd Illinois Infantry Regiment, Private Adam S. Jackson and the 29th USCT. I saw that the 153rd Illinois had organized at a Camp Fry in Chicago. I've heard a lot about a Camp Douglas, but never heard of Camp Fry so that really caused me to spend a lot of time as there is not much about Camp Fry.
I also, while researching Camp Fry, came across a Camp Goodell in Joliet, Illinois, that had some sort of a Civil War connection and even a Camp Rheinberg (or Reinberg) in Palatine, Illinois, which was a training facility during World War I. When I was in junior high, we used to go for nature outings at a Camp Rheinberg. Looks like that calls for some more research.
One Thing Leads to Another, As They Say. --Old Secesh
29th USCT-- Part 3
War losses of the 29th USCT came to three officers and 43 enlisted killed or mortally wounded. Another 188 died of disease for a total loss of 234.
Company F was mostly made up of blacks from Wisconsin and there is a living history group representing them.
At the Siege of Petersburg, the 29th's officers were Lt. Col. John A. Bross, Lt.Col. Charles J. Wright (of the 27th USCT) and Major T. Jefferson Brown.
--Old Secesh
Company F was mostly made up of blacks from Wisconsin and there is a living history group representing them.
At the Siege of Petersburg, the 29th's officers were Lt. Col. John A. Bross, Lt.Col. Charles J. Wright (of the 27th USCT) and Major T. Jefferson Brown.
--Old Secesh
29th USCT-- Part 2
In November, the 29th USCT were based at Bermuda Hundred with Butler's Army. They evidently did not accompany the troops from here who participated in the attacks on Fort Fisher.
From March 28th to April 9th, they were in the Appomattox Campaign which led to Lee's surrender.
They were then transferred to the Rio Grande River in Texas. Mustering out came November 5, 1865.
--Old Secesh
From March 28th to April 9th, they were in the Appomattox Campaign which led to Lee's surrender.
They were then transferred to the Rio Grande River in Texas. Mustering out came November 5, 1865.
--Old Secesh
29th USCT-- Part 1
From Dyer's Regimental Histories.
^The 29th United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment was organized in Quincy, Illinois on April 24, 1864 and in May was defending the approaches to Washington, D.C.. Two McHenry County men were in it: Anthony Stepp and Lewis Ellsworth.
From June to August they were at the Siege of Petersburg and they are listed to have been at the famous Mine Explosion on July 30, 1864. (But I was able to find out if they took part in the ill-fated charge. I do know that black regiments played a major part in the attack.)
From August 18-21 they were involved in operations around the Weldon Railroad. From September 29 to October 1st, they were at Poplar Grove Church, then Oct. 27-28 at Boydtown Plank Road at Hatcher's Run.
--Old Secesh
^The 29th United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment was organized in Quincy, Illinois on April 24, 1864 and in May was defending the approaches to Washington, D.C.. Two McHenry County men were in it: Anthony Stepp and Lewis Ellsworth.
From June to August they were at the Siege of Petersburg and they are listed to have been at the famous Mine Explosion on July 30, 1864. (But I was able to find out if they took part in the ill-fated charge. I do know that black regiments played a major part in the attack.)
From August 18-21 they were involved in operations around the Weldon Railroad. From September 29 to October 1st, they were at Poplar Grove Church, then Oct. 27-28 at Boydtown Plank Road at Hatcher's Run.
--Old Secesh
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