I mentioned several of the 13th Illinois' veterans transferring to Company I of the 56th Illinois after their term of enlistment expired in 1864. They were now classified as "Veterans."
Most of Company I's soldiers had transferred out of the company back in 1862, so it must have been a company in name only between then and the 13th Illinois' men transferring in.
--Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Showing posts with label 13th Illinois Infantry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 13th Illinois Infantry. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
13th Illinois Infantry, Company F
Company F was made up mostly of men from Sycamore.
Some of the officers:
Azro A. Buck-- Sgt., 2nd lt., 1st lt.,, captain Nov. 19, 1863
Everell Dutton, 1st lt, captain, Sycamore
Nelson R. Harrington Veteran, from Sycamore. Transferred to Company I, 56th Illinois
Alonzo Houghton, Sycamore
Zelotus B. Mayo, Sycamore, captain. Resigned July 25, 1861.
Frederick Myers, transferred to Company I (probably the 56th Illinois)
Charles W. Orvis (or Ovis), Sycamore, veteran Transferred to Co. I, 56th Illinois
Richard A. Smith, Courtland-- 2nd lt., 1st lt., captain. Discharged August 21, 1863.
Old Secesh
Some of the officers:
Azro A. Buck-- Sgt., 2nd lt., 1st lt.,, captain Nov. 19, 1863
Everell Dutton, 1st lt, captain, Sycamore
Nelson R. Harrington Veteran, from Sycamore. Transferred to Company I, 56th Illinois
Alonzo Houghton, Sycamore
Zelotus B. Mayo, Sycamore, captain. Resigned July 25, 1861.
Frederick Myers, transferred to Company I (probably the 56th Illinois)
Charles W. Orvis (or Ovis), Sycamore, veteran Transferred to Co. I, 56th Illinois
Richard A. Smith, Courtland-- 2nd lt., 1st lt., captain. Discharged August 21, 1863.
Old Secesh
13th Illinois Infantry: Company E
From Illinois Gen Web.
Officers:
A.J. Brinkerhoff of Sandwich, Illinois. 1st. Lt., Captain. Resigned March 14, 1863.
George H. Carpenter, Sandwich. 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Captain Mustered out June 18, 1864
George B. Devoli, Sandwich. 2nd Lt. Resigned March 31, 1862
Benjamin J. Gifford, Plano. 2nd Lt.
Henry T. Porter, DeKalb County. 2nd Lt., promoted to Adjutant
William Wallace, Sandwich. Sgt., 1st Lt.
--Old Secesh
Officers:
A.J. Brinkerhoff of Sandwich, Illinois. 1st. Lt., Captain. Resigned March 14, 1863.
George H. Carpenter, Sandwich. 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Captain Mustered out June 18, 1864
George B. Devoli, Sandwich. 2nd Lt. Resigned March 31, 1862
Benjamin J. Gifford, Plano. 2nd Lt.
Henry T. Porter, DeKalb County. 2nd Lt., promoted to Adjutant
William Wallace, Sandwich. Sgt., 1st Lt.
--Old Secesh
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Companies of the 13th Illinois Infantry
I already mentioned that Companies E and F were comprised mostly of men from DeKalb County.
The other companies:
A from Lee County
B from Whiteside County
C from Lee County
D from Rock Island
G from Whiteside County
H from Kane County
I from Cook County
K from DuPage County
--Old Secesh
The other companies:
A from Lee County
B from Whiteside County
C from Lee County
D from Rock Island
G from Whiteside County
H from Kane County
I from Cook County
K from DuPage County
--Old Secesh
13th Illinois Infantry-- Part 5: Where They Reenlisted
Earlier, I mentioned that I didn't know where any of the men from the 13th reenlisted, if they did.
Some of them are shown as having reenlisted, but in other regiments. The 13th Illinois ceased to exist.
I went through the roster of Company F, primarily consisting of men from DeKalb County, Illinois. Most of them were from Sycamore and evidently, most did not reenlist and that was the end of the company and regiment.
However, a few did re-enlist and were then classified as Veterans.
I came across four men from Sycamore who were sent to Company I, 56th Illinois.
Explained. --Old Secesh
Some of them are shown as having reenlisted, but in other regiments. The 13th Illinois ceased to exist.
I went through the roster of Company F, primarily consisting of men from DeKalb County, Illinois. Most of them were from Sycamore and evidently, most did not reenlist and that was the end of the company and regiment.
However, a few did re-enlist and were then classified as Veterans.
I came across four men from Sycamore who were sent to Company I, 56th Illinois.
Explained. --Old Secesh
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
13th Illinois Infantry-- Part 4: Heroics at Ringgold Gap
The 13th also were at the siege and capture of Vicksburg and second capture of Jackson, Mississippi. After that they were sent to Chattanooga and participated in the big Union victory at Missionary Ridge.
Their last major action evidently was in the pursuit of Confederates to Atlanta when they sustained heavy casualties at Ringgold Gap in Georgia, where the regiment lost 67 men, including Major Douglas R. Bushnell on November 27, 1863. Also lost at the battle were Captain Blanchard and the color bearer, Riley, who was shot through the breast and as he fell got his blood on the banner.
The 13th held their position under Confederate attack for two hours, most of which were without ammunition and at the point of their fixed bayonets.
--Old Secesh
Their last major action evidently was in the pursuit of Confederates to Atlanta when they sustained heavy casualties at Ringgold Gap in Georgia, where the regiment lost 67 men, including Major Douglas R. Bushnell on November 27, 1863. Also lost at the battle were Captain Blanchard and the color bearer, Riley, who was shot through the breast and as he fell got his blood on the banner.
The 13th held their position under Confederate attack for two hours, most of which were without ammunition and at the point of their fixed bayonets.
--Old Secesh
Monday, February 27, 2017
13th Illinois Infantry-- Part 3: At Chickasaw Bayou
The 13th was part of General Sherman's attack on Chickasaw Bayou in which the regiment's first colonel, John B. Wyman was killed on December 28, 1862.
They were also at the capture of Arkansas Post and the raid on Greenville, Mississippi
They were mustered out on June 18, 1864, after having served their three years (plus two months).
I have not been able to find out anything about whether some reenlisted and served in other units, but imagine they did.
--Old Secesh
They were also at the capture of Arkansas Post and the raid on Greenville, Mississippi
They were mustered out on June 18, 1864, after having served their three years (plus two months).
I have not been able to find out anything about whether some reenlisted and served in other units, but imagine they did.
--Old Secesh
Monday, February 20, 2017
13th Illinois Infantry-- Part 1: "Fremont's Greyhounds"
Companies E and F were primarily comprised of men from DeKalb County. Frederick William Partridge was lieutenant-colonel for much of existence.
From Wikipedia.
The regiment received the name "Fremont's Greyhounds" from John Fremont himself. They were one of the regiments organized under the act known as the Ten Regiment Bill.
They were mustered into Union service by Captain John Pope (who later commanded the Army of the Potomac at the Second Battle of Bull Run in Virginia) at Camp Dement in Dixon, Illinois.
Entered federal service April 21, 1861 for three year term of service.
--Old Secesh
From Wikipedia.
The regiment received the name "Fremont's Greyhounds" from John Fremont himself. They were one of the regiments organized under the act known as the Ten Regiment Bill.
They were mustered into Union service by Captain John Pope (who later commanded the Army of the Potomac at the Second Battle of Bull Run in Virginia) at Camp Dement in Dixon, Illinois.
Entered federal service April 21, 1861 for three year term of service.
--Old Secesh
Monday, February 13, 2017
13th Illinois Infantry-- Part 2: Duty in Missouri
From July 1861 to Spring 1862, the regiment was based in Rolla, Missouri, guarding supply trains and fighting Confederate guerrillas. They were also a part of General Fremont's force that marched to Springfield, Missouri in the fall of 1861.
They were mustered out on June 18, 1864.
During the course of the war, the unit lost 6 officers and 61 enlisted to killed in action or mortally wounded. Another 5 officers and 123 enlisted died of disease.
Main officers:
Colonel John B Wyman, killed at the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou December 28, 1862
Colonel Adam B. Gorgas, mustered out June 25, 1864.
Lt.-Col. Benjamin F. parks-- resigned June 25, 1861
Lt.-Col. William Frederick Partridge-- mustered out June 18, 1864.
--Old Secesh
They were mustered out on June 18, 1864.
During the course of the war, the unit lost 6 officers and 61 enlisted to killed in action or mortally wounded. Another 5 officers and 123 enlisted died of disease.
Main officers:
Colonel John B Wyman, killed at the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou December 28, 1862
Colonel Adam B. Gorgas, mustered out June 25, 1864.
Lt.-Col. Benjamin F. parks-- resigned June 25, 1861
Lt.-Col. William Frederick Partridge-- mustered out June 18, 1864.
--Old Secesh
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Another Union General Buried At Sycamore's Elmwood Cemetery: Frederick William Partridge
From Find-A-Grave.
FREDERICK WILLIAM PARTRIDGE
August 19, 1824 to June 22, 1899.
Civil War brevet brigadier general. Lt.-Col. of the 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted in the 13th Illinois from Sandwich, Illinois, as a corporal.
Breveted March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services at the battles of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga and Ringold Gap."
After the war he served as U.S. Consul in Bangkok, Siam from 1869-1876.
Buried at Elmwood Cemetery, in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois.
Plot: Block 2, Lot 66.
Born in Norwich, Vermont. Died in Sycamore.
--Old Secesh
FREDERICK WILLIAM PARTRIDGE
August 19, 1824 to June 22, 1899.
Civil War brevet brigadier general. Lt.-Col. of the 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted in the 13th Illinois from Sandwich, Illinois, as a corporal.
Breveted March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services at the battles of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga and Ringold Gap."
After the war he served as U.S. Consul in Bangkok, Siam from 1869-1876.
Buried at Elmwood Cemetery, in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois.
Plot: Block 2, Lot 66.
Born in Norwich, Vermont. Died in Sycamore.
--Old Secesh
Thursday, February 9, 2017
General Dutton's America-- Part 3: Civil War
In 1861, Everell Dutton joined the 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, but he had to leave because of illness. he joined the 105th Illinois Infantry after he recovered and spent the rest of the war with them as their lieutenant-colonel.
During the war, Sycamore sent 307 men to serve in the Union Army.
Dutton spent four months in Nashville, Tennessee, on the examination board. His new wife Rosina joined him there. After he left and rejoined the 105th, she returned to Sycamore.
His house is located in Sycamore by Center Cross Street and West State Street (Ill-64) which serves as Sycamore's main street. In 2014 it sold for $180,000. 118 Center Cross Street. The for sale information listed the house as being General Dutton's house.
--Old Secesh
During the war, Sycamore sent 307 men to serve in the Union Army.
Dutton spent four months in Nashville, Tennessee, on the examination board. His new wife Rosina joined him there. After he left and rejoined the 105th, she returned to Sycamore.
His house is located in Sycamore by Center Cross Street and West State Street (Ill-64) which serves as Sycamore's main street. In 2014 it sold for $180,000. 118 Center Cross Street. The for sale information listed the house as being General Dutton's house.
--Old Secesh
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
105th Illinois Infantry-- Part 9: Lt. Col. Everell F. Dutton
From Find-A-Grave.
Everell Fletcher Dutton Born January 4, 1838, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Died June 8, 1900, in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois.
Captain in 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Lt.Col. 105th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Illinois.
Both he and the regiment's colonel, Daniel Dustin are buried there.
Plot: Block 4, Lot 18.
Everell Fletcher Dutton Born January 4, 1838, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Died June 8, 1900, in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois.
Captain in 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Lt.Col. 105th Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Illinois.
Both he and the regiment's colonel, Daniel Dustin are buried there.
Plot: Block 4, Lot 18.
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