Three of the Wallace Boys Served in the 4th Illinois Cavalry

William H.L. Wallace's three brothers who served in the Union Army were all in the 4th Illinois Cavalry.

Martin R.M. Wallace was initially the regiment's major and then rose to command it and was brevetted to brigadier general after the war ended.

Captain John F. Wallace was a 2nd lieutenant in the 4th Illinois Cavalry and eventually captain of several companies.

First Sergeant Matthew H.W. Wallace was in Company E of the 4th Illinois Cavalry and was one of the two Wallace brothers to die in the war, both in 1862.

William H.L. Wallace was elected colonel of the 11th Illinois Infantry Regiment.

--Old Secesh

John F.Wallace: Captain, 4th Illinois Cavalry

From Civil War Illinois GenWeb.

Had Matthew H.W. Wallace listed as 1st Sgt. from Polo, Illinois (Ogle County).    Mustered in September 26, 1861.  Drowned Cairo, Illinois,  Feb. 2, 1862.

Also listed his brother John F. Wallace of Oregon in Ogle County. who mustered in September 26, 1861, as 2nd lieutenant. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant September and went to Company C.

For COMPANY C, 4TH Illinois Cavalry:

John F. Wallace is listed as captain promoted February 20, 1863 and going to Company D, consolidated.

For COMPANY D (CONSOLIDATED) 4th Illinois Cavalry:

John F. Wallace captain  October 17, 1864.  Transferred to Co. L , 12th Illinois Cavalry.

He is not listed in Co. L, 12th Illinois Cavalry.

I am unable to find any further information on John F. Wallace.

--Old Secesh

Matthew H.W. Wallace-- Part 2: Drowned Feb. 2, 1862

Marital Status:  Single
Occupation:  Farmer
Nativity:  Polo, Illinois

Joined When:  September 6, 1861
Joined Where:  Ottawa, Illinois

Period:  Three Years
Muster In:  September 26, 1861
Muster In Where:  Ottawa, Illinois

Remarks:  Drowned at Cairo, Illinois
When:  February 2, 1862

So, the Wallace family lost two sons in 1862.  The other one was Brig. Gen. William H.L. Wallace.

--Old Secesh

Matthew H.W. Wallace-- Part 1: 1st Sergeant, 4th Illinois Cavalry

From Find-A-Grave.

Another one of William H.L. Wallace's half brothers who fought for the Union.

Born 1837
Died 2 February 1862 (aged 24-25)

Buried in Oakwood Cemetery,  Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.

Rank:  1st Sergeant
Company E
Unit:  4th Illinois Cavalry

Residence:  Polo, Illinois, Ogle County
Age: 23
Height:  5 feet 11 3/4 inches

Hair:  Light
Eyes:  Blue

--Old Secesh

The Family of William H.L. Wallace in the War

From Find-A-Grave.

William H.L. Wallace had three half brothers who fought on the Union side during the war.

Brevet Brig. General  Martin Reuben Merritt Wallace

Captain John F. Wallace,  Co. D, 4th Illinois Cavalry and Co. L, 12th Illinois Cavalry Consolidated.

1st Sergeant  Matthew H.W. Wallace.

--Old Secesh