Hurricane Ike uncovered the wreck of a ship that has caused a lot of controversy among folks as to just what its identity is. Originally, many believed it to be the wreck of the Civil War blockade-runner Monticello as its dimensions and location was similar. It was run aground June 26, 1862 by the USS Kanawha. However, woven steel cables and what appears to be asbestos tiles have been found on it and no Civil War vessel would have these.
Plus, the Monticello was a sailing vessel and this one appears to have been powered by an engine.
Then, it was thought to be the 134 foot Rachel, lost in 1933.
However, now there is the belief that it might be the rum runner Aurora which was captured at sea by the US Coast Guard carrying 1400 cases of premium liquor. It was being towed to Mobile, when it became separated, caught fire and grounded near Fort Morgan March 12, 1933. This ship was registered in British Honduras, now Belize.
Thanks Chris Eger for the update.
Mighty Dry Time Somewhere Thanks to the Coast Guard, --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
A Quick Look at the Alerts
I have quite a few Yahoo and Google Civil War Alerts.
A quick look at them from the road:
A New Zealand newspaper picked up the story about the mystery ship uncovered by Ike near Fort Morgan. I see they are still thinking it could be thw Confederate blockade runner Monticello and a few are still referring to it as a Confederate battleship. Sure would have been nice if the Confederacy had had battleships. A ship like the USS North Carolina would have made short work of the Union blockading fleets.
Another blog was about the USS Gettysburg which was a former blockade runner (or is that a battleship) that captured blockade runners off Wilmington and took part in both attacks on Fort Fisher. The blog entry was very short, but someone else made a long comment which provides you with all you could ever want to know about that ship as well as its service after the war.
Down Da Old Civil War Road. --Old B-Runner
A quick look at them from the road:
A New Zealand newspaper picked up the story about the mystery ship uncovered by Ike near Fort Morgan. I see they are still thinking it could be thw Confederate blockade runner Monticello and a few are still referring to it as a Confederate battleship. Sure would have been nice if the Confederacy had had battleships. A ship like the USS North Carolina would have made short work of the Union blockading fleets.
Another blog was about the USS Gettysburg which was a former blockade runner (or is that a battleship) that captured blockade runners off Wilmington and took part in both attacks on Fort Fisher. The blog entry was very short, but someone else made a long comment which provides you with all you could ever want to know about that ship as well as its service after the war.
Down Da Old Civil War Road. --Old B-Runner
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Fort Fisher Hermit Society
If you want to join this group which honors the Fort Fisher Hermit, you can for a small donation. This goes to a $5000 fund dedicated to the apprehension of Harriman's killers. They have a publication called "A Hermit's Guide to Health and Happiness." Since the organization was set up in 1993, over 600 members have joined.
Write to:
The Hermit Society
201 Harbour City Parkway
D-131
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937
Write to:
The Hermit Society
201 Harbour City Parkway
D-131
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Artifacts to Be Presented to Fort Fisher
The September 18th Wilmington (NC) Star-News reported that this morning, a ceremony was held at the fort in which personal effects of Major James Reilly were presented. Reilly surrendered the Fort Fisher to Union Captain E. Lewis Moore.
Dr. James Reilly Lee, a descendant of the major presented a sash, shako plume, and shoulder epaulets owned by his ancestor. If I recall, Reillys sword, with which he surrendered the fort is already on display. The sash and plume probably date back to Reilly's prewar service as an ordnance sergeant and surrendered Fort Johnston in Southport to Confederate forces near the before the war began. The epaulets appear to have been altered during his Confederate service.
SWORDS AND A SPYGLASS
Captain Moore's sword and a sword and spyglass belonging to Confederate Captain John Ramsay were also presented. The story has it that Ramsay loaned the spyglass to Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Antietam and Lee used it to watch the arrival of A.P. Hill.
Representatives of the Reilly and Moore families were present for questions.
Also, Jack Travis, author of "Men of God, Angels of Death: History of the Rowan Artillery" gave a talk and signed copies of his book. James Reilly commanded the Rowan Artillery as a captain until promoted to major September 7, 1863 and being transferred to Wilmington. Ramsay was then promoted to captain and command of the unit.
Reilly was captured at Fort Fisher and imprisoned at Fort Delaware. He returned to Wilmington and died at age 71, Nov. 7, 1894 and was buried at Oakdale Cemetery. While looking for Whiting's grave, I came across Reilly's grave.
Travis will also be giving a talk at the Rowan, NC Public Library this week, sponsored by the Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78 UDC. Reilly was an Irish catholic and veteran of the Seminole and Mexican wars.
Some More God Stuff at the Museum. Definitely Would Have Liked to Have Been There. --Old B-Runner
Dr. James Reilly Lee, a descendant of the major presented a sash, shako plume, and shoulder epaulets owned by his ancestor. If I recall, Reillys sword, with which he surrendered the fort is already on display. The sash and plume probably date back to Reilly's prewar service as an ordnance sergeant and surrendered Fort Johnston in Southport to Confederate forces near the before the war began. The epaulets appear to have been altered during his Confederate service.
SWORDS AND A SPYGLASS
Captain Moore's sword and a sword and spyglass belonging to Confederate Captain John Ramsay were also presented. The story has it that Ramsay loaned the spyglass to Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Antietam and Lee used it to watch the arrival of A.P. Hill.
Representatives of the Reilly and Moore families were present for questions.
Also, Jack Travis, author of "Men of God, Angels of Death: History of the Rowan Artillery" gave a talk and signed copies of his book. James Reilly commanded the Rowan Artillery as a captain until promoted to major September 7, 1863 and being transferred to Wilmington. Ramsay was then promoted to captain and command of the unit.
Reilly was captured at Fort Fisher and imprisoned at Fort Delaware. He returned to Wilmington and died at age 71, Nov. 7, 1894 and was buried at Oakdale Cemetery. While looking for Whiting's grave, I came across Reilly's grave.
Travis will also be giving a talk at the Rowan, NC Public Library this week, sponsored by the Robert F. Hoke Chapter 78 UDC. Reilly was an Irish catholic and veteran of the Seminole and Mexican wars.
Some More God Stuff at the Museum. Definitely Would Have Liked to Have Been There. --Old B-Runner
Ike Unearths Mystery Ship Near Fort Morgan, Alabama
It might be the blockade-runner (Hey, that's my Name) Monticello, but, maybe it isn't. The last time this much of the vessel was seen was after Hurricane Camille in 1969. Since then, at times parts have been visible off and on.
Author Jack Friend says that there have been many shipwrecks in this area in the past 500 years, so it might be the Monticello, but again, maybe not.
The schooner Monticello (I've also seen it called a sloop and the USA Today called it a battleship) was driven aground near the site on June 26, 1862, and burned by the Union Navy. There is charred wood near the beach level.
The location and description match. This ship is 150 feet long and 36 feet wide.
Sidney Schell says the Monticello left Havana on its way to Mobile when it was intercepted.
I also saw that it could be a ship called the Ivanhoe which has an iron hull, but this wreck is inside the Fort Morgan Historic Park.
Who Knows, Who Knows Quoth the Raven. --Old Blockade-Runner
Author Jack Friend says that there have been many shipwrecks in this area in the past 500 years, so it might be the Monticello, but again, maybe not.
The schooner Monticello (I've also seen it called a sloop and the USA Today called it a battleship) was driven aground near the site on June 26, 1862, and burned by the Union Navy. There is charred wood near the beach level.
The location and description match. This ship is 150 feet long and 36 feet wide.
Sidney Schell says the Monticello left Havana on its way to Mobile when it was intercepted.
I also saw that it could be a ship called the Ivanhoe which has an iron hull, but this wreck is inside the Fort Morgan Historic Park.
Who Knows, Who Knows Quoth the Raven. --Old Blockade-Runner
Friday, September 19, 2008
McHenry County, Illinois, Preparing for Lincoln's 200th Birthday
Festivities are planned throughout 2009 in my home county. Scott Summers is writing a regular column "Thinking of Lincoln" at the county's website. See alincoln-200.com.
The McHenry County Board is planning a special dinner at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake on Feb. 21st with authentic cuisine.
LINCOLN'S LINKS TO MCHENRY COUNTY
Well, actually he never visited here, but his political rival, Stephen A. Douglas, did. He gave a speech while campaigning for his first term in Congress at a tavern in McHenry while standing on a whiskey crate.
Accounts say he rode into town on a really big horse and looked ridiculous as "his legs were so short."
Also, James Wallace Coquillette enlisted in the 8th Illinois in 1864 and searched for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination.
Dr. Samuel R. Ward of Richmond, Illinois, witnessed the Gettysburg Address and was in Ford Theater that fateful night.
Lincoln DID NOT Sleep Here. --B-R'er
The McHenry County Board is planning a special dinner at the Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake on Feb. 21st with authentic cuisine.
LINCOLN'S LINKS TO MCHENRY COUNTY
Well, actually he never visited here, but his political rival, Stephen A. Douglas, did. He gave a speech while campaigning for his first term in Congress at a tavern in McHenry while standing on a whiskey crate.
Accounts say he rode into town on a really big horse and looked ridiculous as "his legs were so short."
Also, James Wallace Coquillette enlisted in the 8th Illinois in 1864 and searched for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination.
Dr. Samuel R. Ward of Richmond, Illinois, witnessed the Gettysburg Address and was in Ford Theater that fateful night.
Lincoln DID NOT Sleep Here. --B-R'er
Thursday, September 18, 2008
ORN Report on Fort Fisher Naval Column Assault
M E Wolf sent me two reports from the Official Records Navy covering the naval column's assault on Fort Fisher. Private Thompson's name was mentioned in both.
Both were from Lt.-Cmdy Parker of the USS Minnesota, who commanded that ship's naval detachment in the attack.
The Minnesota contingent consisted of 190 naval personnel and 51 Marines (under command of Captain George Butler. Parker reported that "nearly all of our sailors were there (at the palisages) and some of our marines." The rest of the column had taken cover nearly a quarter mile away under the crest of the beach.
Parker continues that while reconnoituring through the palisades, he saw many Confederates on the parapets without weapons and waving their hats as if to surrender. Whereupon, he gave the order to advance and some did. Part way to the fort, he turned to see most "retreating on the run." With only about 60 remaining, they took cover by the palisades and waited until dark.
He asked for the promotions of two ensigns and an Acting Master's Mate and reported, "Corporal John Rannahan and Privates John Shivers and Henry Thompson all behaved bravely. They were the only marines I noticed at the front. Thompson got nearer to the fort than anyone from our ship by a few yards. They all remained there when the panic carried the mass away."
The Minnesota's losses were 5 seamen and 2 marines killed and 27 seamen and 6 marines wounded.
I have my questions about whether the Confederates were desirous of surrender.
Lots of Bravery in That Attack. --Old B-Runner
Both were from Lt.-Cmdy Parker of the USS Minnesota, who commanded that ship's naval detachment in the attack.
The Minnesota contingent consisted of 190 naval personnel and 51 Marines (under command of Captain George Butler. Parker reported that "nearly all of our sailors were there (at the palisages) and some of our marines." The rest of the column had taken cover nearly a quarter mile away under the crest of the beach.
Parker continues that while reconnoituring through the palisades, he saw many Confederates on the parapets without weapons and waving their hats as if to surrender. Whereupon, he gave the order to advance and some did. Part way to the fort, he turned to see most "retreating on the run." With only about 60 remaining, they took cover by the palisades and waited until dark.
He asked for the promotions of two ensigns and an Acting Master's Mate and reported, "Corporal John Rannahan and Privates John Shivers and Henry Thompson all behaved bravely. They were the only marines I noticed at the front. Thompson got nearer to the fort than anyone from our ship by a few yards. They all remained there when the panic carried the mass away."
The Minnesota's losses were 5 seamen and 2 marines killed and 27 seamen and 6 marines wounded.
I have my questions about whether the Confederates were desirous of surrender.
Lots of Bravery in That Attack. --Old B-Runner
Private Thompson's Long Overdue Ceremony
I came across a blog where the author was at the ceremony and had an account of it and lots of pictures.
You can view it at http://nygoe.wordpress.com. Go to September 14th "A Day Fulfilled."
A ceremony was held where, 119 years after his death, Private Henry A. Thompson (AKA Rodderick P. Connelly), finally received his due for service and winning the Medal of Honor. The event was sponsored by the Marine Corps League and the headstone donated by Kennedy Roth Funeral Home with the names of Thompson and his family (who are also interred with him) inscribed.
A 21-gun salute was fired, placement of a wreath and renditions of the national Anthem, "God Bless America," and "The Marine Corps Hymn" sung.
The tombstone reads:
Henry A. Thompson
(AKA Roderick P. Connelly)
1841-1889
Private
United States Marine Corps
Ships Company USS Minnesota
Medal of Honor
22 June 1865
For His Actions During
The Assault on Fort Fisher
South Carolina
15 January 1865
Marcella 1879
Catherine 1886
Mary A 1896
Donated by
The Kennedy Roth Funeral Home
A Dignity Memorial provider
Impressive, but Fort Fisher was in North Carolina.
At Long Last, Private Thompson Gets His Due. --B-R'er
You can view it at http://nygoe.wordpress.com. Go to September 14th "A Day Fulfilled."
A ceremony was held where, 119 years after his death, Private Henry A. Thompson (AKA Rodderick P. Connelly), finally received his due for service and winning the Medal of Honor. The event was sponsored by the Marine Corps League and the headstone donated by Kennedy Roth Funeral Home with the names of Thompson and his family (who are also interred with him) inscribed.
A 21-gun salute was fired, placement of a wreath and renditions of the national Anthem, "God Bless America," and "The Marine Corps Hymn" sung.
The tombstone reads:
Henry A. Thompson
(AKA Roderick P. Connelly)
1841-1889
Private
United States Marine Corps
Ships Company USS Minnesota
Medal of Honor
22 June 1865
For His Actions During
The Assault on Fort Fisher
South Carolina
15 January 1865
Marcella 1879
Catherine 1886
Mary A 1896
Donated by
The Kennedy Roth Funeral Home
A Dignity Memorial provider
Impressive, but Fort Fisher was in North Carolina.
At Long Last, Private Thompson Gets His Due. --B-R'er
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Civil War Graves in Washington No Longer Forgotten
KOMO News of Seattle and the Seattle Times reported on September 15th that a large number of forgotten Civil War veteran graves in Everett, Washington's Evergreen Cemetery had ceremonies honoring them.
Seven years ago, new general manager Jim Shipman took over and, while investigating an overgrown and forgotten northeast corner of the cemetery, realized that some of the markers were of Civil War vets and started counting. At first, he thought there were 25 to 30. That count now stands at 150 and he thinks he will find another 25.
In 2005, a 9-foot obelisk was dedicated and Saturday there was a 4th annual "Echoes of Blue and Gray" ceremony.
The Seattle Times said that there were speeches by the SUVCW, SCV, and UDC. The Boy Scouts now see to grave maintenance.
There are over 50,000 persons buried at Evergreen Cemetery which encompasses more than 100 acres.
In the late 19th century, a local GAR chapter set out to build a monument, but ran out of money after buying a small section of the cemetery on September 10, 1899 for burial of indigent veterans.
Glad to See Those Who Are Gone Are Not Forgotten. --B-R
Seven years ago, new general manager Jim Shipman took over and, while investigating an overgrown and forgotten northeast corner of the cemetery, realized that some of the markers were of Civil War vets and started counting. At first, he thought there were 25 to 30. That count now stands at 150 and he thinks he will find another 25.
In 2005, a 9-foot obelisk was dedicated and Saturday there was a 4th annual "Echoes of Blue and Gray" ceremony.
The Seattle Times said that there were speeches by the SUVCW, SCV, and UDC. The Boy Scouts now see to grave maintenance.
There are over 50,000 persons buried at Evergreen Cemetery which encompasses more than 100 acres.
In the late 19th century, a local GAR chapter set out to build a monument, but ran out of money after buying a small section of the cemetery on September 10, 1899 for burial of indigent veterans.
Glad to See Those Who Are Gone Are Not Forgotten. --B-R
Middle School Students Experience the Civil War
The September 13th Waukegan (Il) News Sun reported that students at Palambi Middle Schol in Lake Villa, Illinois, got some first-hand experience with the 1860s on the 12th, when their school had a Civil War Living History Day in conjunction with the 6th annual Lake Villa Civil War Days.
Re-enactors put on surgery displays and became Harriet Tubman, spy Pauline Cushman. Even President Abraham Lincoln and wife Mary were there as well.
Fifty students from the Prince of Peace School and 30 home-schoolers attended.
Friday night, they had a Civil War Ball at school, attended by 50 costumed 7th and 8th graders.
Seventh graders at the school study US History and have an optional trip to Washington, DC which includes colonial and Civil War sidetrips.
This is a great way to get young folk interested in history. Give this to them at school, and for those interested, there is the major show at the Lehman Mansion for the next two days. Too bad we had all that rain.
Hopefully, This Will Happen Again Next year. --Old B-Runner
Re-enactors put on surgery displays and became Harriet Tubman, spy Pauline Cushman. Even President Abraham Lincoln and wife Mary were there as well.
Fifty students from the Prince of Peace School and 30 home-schoolers attended.
Friday night, they had a Civil War Ball at school, attended by 50 costumed 7th and 8th graders.
Seventh graders at the school study US History and have an optional trip to Washington, DC which includes colonial and Civil War sidetrips.
This is a great way to get young folk interested in history. Give this to them at school, and for those interested, there is the major show at the Lehman Mansion for the next two days. Too bad we had all that rain.
Hopefully, This Will Happen Again Next year. --Old B-Runner
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Private Henry A. Thompson, Medal of Honor Winner
I asked about him on the Civil War Talk forum and had two replies.
Border Ruffian said that there was a IIRCC Connelly who deserted from the US Army and then enlisted in the USMC and won a Medal of Honor. His family later petitioned the HQMC for a name change.
M E Wolf had the accounts of the attack from the ORN and both definitely put our man at the palisades during the January 15th Naval Column attack on Fort Fisher.
I'll have to look into the IIRCC Connolly story and thanks E M Wolf.
Interesting Story. --Old B-R'er
Border Ruffian said that there was a IIRCC Connelly who deserted from the US Army and then enlisted in the USMC and won a Medal of Honor. His family later petitioned the HQMC for a name change.
M E Wolf had the accounts of the attack from the ORN and both definitely put our man at the palisades during the January 15th Naval Column attack on Fort Fisher.
I'll have to look into the IIRCC Connolly story and thanks E M Wolf.
Interesting Story. --Old B-R'er
Monday, September 15, 2008
Private Henry A. Thompson (aka Roderick P. Connelly)
An update on the Medal of Honor winner at Fort Fisher.
The September 15th New York Post reported that his grave is at Cavalry Cemetery in Queens, New York. It said that Private Henry A. Thompson was an immigrant who later changed his name to Roderick P. Connelly. A solemn ceremony was held at which he got a new granite tombstone and a 21-gun salute.
That helps explain the Connelly-Thompson question.
A Fort Fisher Hero Honored. --B-R'er
The September 15th New York Post reported that his grave is at Cavalry Cemetery in Queens, New York. It said that Private Henry A. Thompson was an immigrant who later changed his name to Roderick P. Connelly. A solemn ceremony was held at which he got a new granite tombstone and a 21-gun salute.
That helps explain the Connelly-Thompson question.
A Fort Fisher Hero Honored. --B-R'er
It Was a Real Mud March
Tenting Tonight on the Old Quagmire.
Saturday, I went over to the annual Lake Villa, Illinois, Civil War encampment at the Lehman Mansion to man the Sons of Confederate Veterans table. I figured there would be problems as it rained all day Friday and was continuing. We set records for rainfall in the Chicagoland this past weekend.
Upon arrival at the grounds, I saw a sign saying "Closed to the Public" and a cop also told me it was closed, but he let me proceed when I told him I was with the SCV. After parking in a gravel area (believe me, you wouldn't want to in the grass, you'd never get out) I walked along the paved driveway through the treed area back to the mansion.
The first thing I saw was a group of Confederates breaking camp and putting some dripping rolled up rugs into a van. Then, I saw Custer trying to extricate his boots from a wet area. Next, a group of Union soldiers were pushing a cannon through "the mud and the blood and the beer." Even Abe was heading off the grounds in a Ford Explorer (you'd think he'd at least be driving a Lincoln).
I never was able to find the SCV tent even though I walked, excuse me, slogged, over a lot of the area. The patch by the sutlers was particularly wet. Not much was sold that day. I saw one food vendor eating an ear of corn and remarked to him that he was eating his profits. he said it was the last one and shrugged.
I'm not sure about Sunday, but it was probably canceled as well since it continued to rain the whole time.
Certainly Not a Good Day for man Nor Beast. --B-R
Saturday, I went over to the annual Lake Villa, Illinois, Civil War encampment at the Lehman Mansion to man the Sons of Confederate Veterans table. I figured there would be problems as it rained all day Friday and was continuing. We set records for rainfall in the Chicagoland this past weekend.
Upon arrival at the grounds, I saw a sign saying "Closed to the Public" and a cop also told me it was closed, but he let me proceed when I told him I was with the SCV. After parking in a gravel area (believe me, you wouldn't want to in the grass, you'd never get out) I walked along the paved driveway through the treed area back to the mansion.
The first thing I saw was a group of Confederates breaking camp and putting some dripping rolled up rugs into a van. Then, I saw Custer trying to extricate his boots from a wet area. Next, a group of Union soldiers were pushing a cannon through "the mud and the blood and the beer." Even Abe was heading off the grounds in a Ford Explorer (you'd think he'd at least be driving a Lincoln).
I never was able to find the SCV tent even though I walked, excuse me, slogged, over a lot of the area. The patch by the sutlers was particularly wet. Not much was sold that day. I saw one food vendor eating an ear of corn and remarked to him that he was eating his profits. he said it was the last one and shrugged.
I'm not sure about Sunday, but it was probably canceled as well since it continued to rain the whole time.
Certainly Not a Good Day for man Nor Beast. --B-R
Another Medal of Honor Winner's Grave Marked
I came across a blog entry by Elektratig from New York who had seen an article in the September 13th New York Post about a ceremony to be held Sunday at the previously unmarked grave of Roderick Connelly in a Queens cemetery.
He was born in England in 1841 and signed up with the Marines in 1863 and won his Medal of Honor on January 15, 1865, at the battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina.
After the war, he lived at 332 E. 22nd street and worked as a varnisher before dying in 1889.
A researcher from the Midwest came across this oversight and notified the New York Department of the Marine Corps League who were instrumental in marking the grave.
A personmade a comment to the Post article saying that they couldn't find his name listed among the Marine Medal of Honor winners in the Civil War, but did find a Henry A. Thompson (aka Roderick Connelly).
Way Overdue, But At Last. --Old B-Runner
He was born in England in 1841 and signed up with the Marines in 1863 and won his Medal of Honor on January 15, 1865, at the battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina.
After the war, he lived at 332 E. 22nd street and worked as a varnisher before dying in 1889.
A researcher from the Midwest came across this oversight and notified the New York Department of the Marine Corps League who were instrumental in marking the grave.
A personmade a comment to the Post article saying that they couldn't find his name listed among the Marine Medal of Honor winners in the Civil War, but did find a Henry A. Thompson (aka Roderick Connelly).
Way Overdue, But At Last. --Old B-Runner
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Some More on Oscar Slagle's Medal of Honor
As reported yesterday, Oscar Slagle finally got his deserved recognition for his heroic deed last month.
However, I was not able to find much of the particular action at Elk Creek, Tennessee, so more research was necessary.
Besides Mr. Slagle, seven other members of the 104th Illinois received Medals of Honor that day: Richard Gage, Douglas Hapeman, Lemuel F. Holland, George L. Houghton, Sergeant George Marsh, John Shapland, and Ruben S. Smalley. Perhaps they all received the medal in 1895, as did Slagle.
ROUTE 66 CONNECTION
I am a big Route 66 enthusiast and while looking at this list, came across burials of Medal of Honor winners in Illinois. Mr. Slagle's grave is near Route 66.
Others along the Mother Road, not just the Civil War:
Chenoa-- Edward Pike
Chicago-- 17 men
Collinsville-- Ninevah McKeen
Darien-- 3 men
Dwight-- Henry Fox
Elwwood-- Henry Fox
Springfield-- 3 men
And It Goes On. --Old B-Runner
However, I was not able to find much of the particular action at Elk Creek, Tennessee, so more research was necessary.
Besides Mr. Slagle, seven other members of the 104th Illinois received Medals of Honor that day: Richard Gage, Douglas Hapeman, Lemuel F. Holland, George L. Houghton, Sergeant George Marsh, John Shapland, and Ruben S. Smalley. Perhaps they all received the medal in 1895, as did Slagle.
ROUTE 66 CONNECTION
I am a big Route 66 enthusiast and while looking at this list, came across burials of Medal of Honor winners in Illinois. Mr. Slagle's grave is near Route 66.
Others along the Mother Road, not just the Civil War:
Chenoa-- Edward Pike
Chicago-- 17 men
Collinsville-- Ninevah McKeen
Darien-- 3 men
Dwight-- Henry Fox
Elwwood-- Henry Fox
Springfield-- 3 men
And It Goes On. --Old B-Runner
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