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Re: James Egleston - Civil War Veteran

James,
I am posting what I have on the four of them in this post. If you have not gone there, you might try going to Illinois in the Civil War site and there you will find rosters for the various Regiments and Companies as well as histories of the Regiments. You might alread have what I have. You can also click on the link at the top of this page to obtain their records. Frank

1. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name EGLESTON, JAMES

Rank PVT Company M Unit 14 IL US CAV

Personal Characteristics

Residence PEORIA CO, IL Age 25 Height 5' 4 Hair BROWN

Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status N/A Occupation SAILOR

Nativity AUSTRALIA

Service Record

Joined When OCT 5, 1862 Joined Where CHICAGO, IL

Joined By Whom J LELAND Period 3 YRS

Muster In JAN 7, 1863 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL

Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A

Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A

Remarks DESERTED APR 13, 1863
1. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name EDWARDS, JAMES

Rank PVT Company I Unit 96 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics

Residence GALENA, JO DAVIESS CO, IL Age 44 Height 5' 10 1/2 Hair MIXED

Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation CARPENTER

Nativity AUSTRALIA

Service Record

Joined When AUG 5, 1862 Joined Where GALENA, IL

Joined By Whom J C SMITH Period 3 YRS

Muster In SEP 4, 1862 Muster In Where ROCKFORD, IL

Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A

Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A

Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY JAN 1, 1864 AT NICK A JACK COVE GA

1. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name MAIR, GEORGE S

Rank PVT Company A Unit 154 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics

Residence MAHOMET, CHAMPAIGN CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 1 1/2 Hair LIGHT

Eyes DARK Complexion FAIR Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER

Nativity AUSTRALIA

Service Record

Joined When FEB 15, 1865 Joined Where DANVILLE, IL

Joined By Whom CPT FITHIAN Period 1 YR

Muster In FEB 15, 1865 Muster In Where DANVILLE, IL

Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out SEP 18, 1865

Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT MORRIS

Remarks N/A

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Name TAYLOR, ROBERT W

Rank PVT Company D Unit 152 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics

Residence WHITEHALL, GREEN CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 11 Hair DARK

Eyes BROWN Complexion SANDY Marital Status N/A Occupation FARMER

Nativity AUSTRALIA

Service Record

Joined When FEB 11, 1865 Joined Where JACKSONVILLE, IL

Joined By Whom CPT HAMILTON Period 1 YR

Muster In FEB 11, 1865 Muster In Where JACKSONVILLE, IL

Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out SEP 11, 1865

Muster Out Where MEMPHIS, TN Muster Out By Whom LT BROWN

Remarks N/A

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