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Editor's Notes:

Men of the Ninety-Sixth Regiment
with Millburn connections


Willard Ames
Company C; age 17; born in Antioch, Ill.; enlisted from Antioch; was very seriously ill for several months, and was discharged for disability, Aug. 28, 1863; was a merchant at Caberry, Ill., several years. In 1885 was farming at Hickory, Lake Co., Ill.

Henry Bater
Company C; Age 24; of English nativity; enlisted from Warren township; had previously served three months in the 12th Illinois; was severely wounded through the shoulder at the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 20, 1863, and discharged for wounds, March 28, 1865. Residence in 1885, Newman Grove, Neb.

John Bensinger
Company C; age 24; born in New York; farmer; enlisted from Newport; captured with Company, Sept. 22, 1863, and died in prison hospital at Danville, Va., Feb. 8, 1864.

William Bonner
Company C; Age 21; of Scotch nativity, farmer; enlisted from Avon; at battle of Chickamauga, was shot through the body, and left upon the field, doubtless dying within a few hours. He was a brave, Christian soldier. For long months his friends clung to the belief that he was alive, and would be heard from, but no tidings ever came to confirm their hope.

John Chope
Company D; Age 20; American; farmer; enlisted from Newport; died at Harrodsburg, Ky., Dec. 8, 1862. Buried at Camp Nelson, Ky., in grave number 3,033.

Walter Crapo
Company D; age 31; born in Portage County, N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; was with the Regiment at Chickamauga; slightly wounded in the ear, near Lookout Mountain, Oct. 27, 1863; was detailed with Brigade commissary department at Cleveland, Tenn., in the spring of 1864, remaining absent from the Regiment, but with the Brigade, for a year; m. o. with Regiment; is a well digger and contractor at Waukegan, Ill.

Corporal George C. Dodge
Company C; Age 20; a native of Maine; farmer; enlisted from Avon; appointed Seventh Corporal at the organization of the Company; was severely wounded at Chickamauga, being shot through the ankle; lay between the lines for a time, and fell into the enemy's hands; paroled ten days later; never again able for duty; discharged because of wounds Aug. 18, 1864. Lived, in 1885, on a farm near Millburn, Ill.

Samuel W. Dodge
Company C; age 24; American; enlisted Sept. 20, 1862, at Rockford, Ill.; transferred to Signal Corps, Oct. 20, 1863, and served to the close of the war. Residence in 1885, Peoria, Ill.

Adrian R. Douglas
Company D; age 38; carpenter; born in New York; enlisted from Waukegan; was leader of the Regimental Band for a time; discharged for disability, March 21, 1863; is farming in the township of Warren. P. O. address, Gurnee, Illinois.

Corporal Isaac M. Douglas
Company D; age 21; born in Franklin Co., N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Avon; appointed Corporal at the organization of the Company, but was subsequently reduced to the ranks at his own request; was seldom absent from the command, and was always a faithful soldier and a pleasant companion; m. o. with Regiment; is farming in the town of Avon; P. O. address, Millburn, Ill.

Andrew Farrier
Company D; Age 20; born in Lake County, Ill.; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 2, 1863. Buried at Stone River, Tenn., in grave number 5,022.

Sergeant Cornelius E. Hartnett
Company D; Age 29; born in New York City; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; appointed Fourth Sergeant at the organization of the Company; was ruptured on the severe march from Danville toward Lebanon and return, Dec. 26 and 27, 1863, and disabled thereby for further service; discharged at Lexington, Ky., April 15, 1863; is a carpenter and builder, and resides at Waukegan, III.

Captain Walter W. Hastings
Company D; Age 22; born in Cuyahoga County, N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; elected Second Lieutenant at the organization of the Company; promoted to First Lieutenant Jan. 30, 1863; and to Captain Aug. 1, 1864; had previously served for three months in the 12th Illinois; at the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864, was severely wounded in left foot, and disabled for six months or more; in fact, was never again fit for field service, but was assigned to duty at Nashville in December, 1864, remaining on detached service until May 11, 1865, when he resigned because of continued disability. His wound continues to trouble him. For a few years past has been a carpenter and builder at Dixon, Ill.

Corporal William B. Lewin
Company C; age 19; born in England; farmer; enlisted from Newport as private; promoted to Corporal; at Chickamauga received a severe wound while lying down, the bullet slightly cutting his head and plowing a deep furrow about ten inches in length along his back; although disabled for duty, he rejoined the Regiment the next morning, and was the sole survivor of the Company with the Regiment after the capture. At the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864, he, with a few others, was captured after the Regiment had been outflanked and while being forced to the rear, unfortunately crossing a road a few rods distant from and in full view of the enemy; remained a prisoner of war until Feb. 28, 1865, never rejoining the command; was discharged at Springfield, Ill., June 24, 1865. Is a prosperous farmer and influential citizen of Newport. P. O. address in 1885, Rosecrans, Ill.

Wm. McClellan
Company C; Age 21; born in Wisconsin; farmer; enlisted from Newport; captured with Company Sept. 22, 1863, and died at Annapolis, Md., May 6, 1864, just after being released from Rebel prison. Buried in Annapolis, Md., in grave number 1,432.

William McCreadie
Company C; Age 20; born in Scotland; farmer; enlisted from Avon; after participating in the battle of Chickamauga was captured with the Company Sept. 22, 1863, and died in Andersonville prison, June 4, 1864. Burried in Andersonville, Ga., in grave number 1,617.

Sergeant James McCredie
Company C; Age 25; born in Scotland; farmer; enlisted from Antioch as wagoner, but soon tired of teaming, and from choice took a musket; was quite severely wounded on the shin or ankle at Chickamauga, and disabled for four months; was promoted to Corporal and Sergeant; m. o. with Regiment. His health was broken by his long term of service, and he died at Millburn, Ill., July 30, 1874, from consumption, leaving a widow and three children.

Peter P. Melindy
Company D; age 45; born in New Hampshire; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; took part in the engagements at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas and elsewhere, and at Kenesaw Mountain was wounded in the leg; m. o. with Regiment. Is farming at Blaine, Portage County, Wis.

David J. Minto
Company C; Age 20; born in New York; farmer; was seriously ill for some weeks in the first winter and spring of the Regiment's service, and was discharged for disability April 11, 1863. Is a model citizen, and in 1885 resides on his farm in Antioch. P. O. address, Millburn, Ill.

Alfred Morton
Company D; Age 24; born in New York; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps April 20, 1864, serving to the close of the war. Is employed in a grain elevator at Grover, Seward County, Neb.

Sergeant James Murrie
Company C; Age 20 years; born in Scotland; enlisted from Newport as private; promoted Corporal May 25, 1863, and to Sergeant Aug. 1, 1864: was wounded in foot in battle of Dallas, Ga., May 27 1864. losing a toe, but rejoined the Regiment Sept. 17, 1864; and was present at final muster out. In 1885 was a prosperous farmer and influential citizen in Antioch, Ill. P. O. address, Millburn, Ill.

Sergeant Charles Pepperd
Company D; Age 29; born in England; farmer; enlisted from Avon; promoted to Corporal July 22, 1863, and to Sergeant in May, 1865; participated in almost every skirmish and battle until Resaca, when he was wounded in the left hand and had two ribs broken, disabling him for two months; returned and took part in the battles of Franklin and Nashville; m. o. with Regiment; is farming at Odell, Ill.

Corporal Frank Pepperd
Company D; Age 22; born in England; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; promoted to Corporal June 23, 1864; was in nearly every engagement with the Regiment, and was wounded in the right hand in the demonstration before Atlanta, Aug. 19, 1864, but not disabled; was a brother of Sergeant Charles Pepperd; m. o. with Regiment; is farming at Odell, Ill.

Captain John K. Pollock
Company C; Age 34; born in New Hampshire; of Scotch parentage; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; was elected Captain at the organization of the Company; was the ranking Captain in the Regiment for 21 months prior to his muster out, and in command of the Regiment for some hours during the fight at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., June 20,1864, and at occasional periods afterward. He was a cool, brave officer, and was especially commended for meritorious conduct in the report of his commanding officer of the part taken by the Regiment in the Atlanta campaign. Participated in all of the engagements following Lookout Mountain; was brevetted Major; m. o. with Regiment. In 1885 is a leading citizen and large farmer and stock grower at Millburn, Ill.

Sergeant Isaac Quigley
Company D; Age 35; born in Ireland; carpenter; enlisted from Millburn; had previously served in the Regular Army; promoted to Corporal Feb. 10, 1863, and to Sergeant May 15, 1863; was mortally wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 20, 1863, dying within a day or two.

John Shatswell
Company C; Age 17; born in Illinois, enlisted from Antioch; discharged March 11, 1863, to enlist in Mississippi Marine Brigade, where he served until the close of the war. In 1885 resides on a farm at Doon, Lyon Co., Iowa.

Corporal John Sluman
Company D; Age 31; American; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; appointed Corporal at the organization of the Company; died from disease in hospital at Quincy, Ill., Feb. 18, 1863.

George E. Smith, Jr.
Company D; Age 21; born in Lake County, Ill.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; was never absent from duty; at Chickamauga had a bullet mark on his foot, and at Kenesaw Mountain was wounded on the ankle, but not disabled for service; in every engagement following Lookout Mountain he was on duty as a stretcher bearer, and performed this difficult, and very often hazardous, work with such promptness and courage as to call forth the commendation of both officers and men; it was a matter of common remark that he would go anywhere for a wounded man, and very often, at great risk, he assisted in bearing disabled comrades from the most exposed points; m. o. with Regiment. Is farming at Otis, Weld County, Col.

Corporal George L. Stewart
Company C; Age 19; born in Millburn, Ill.; enlisted from Warren Township as private; promoted Corporal Oct. 16, 1862; suffered severely from periosteal inflammation, and was in hospital at Camp Denison, Ohio, five mouths. At one time a council of physicians had about determined to amputate both of his feet, but decided that he was too low to undergo the operation; was discharged for disability March 11, 1863, and for many months walked but little; but he eventually overcame the difficulty to a considerable degree. Has been a successful merchant, and more recently a commercial traveler. P. O address in 1885, Millburn, Ill., where he has always been a leading and public-spirited citizen.

Sergeant James M. Taylor
Company C; age 21; born in Scotland; enlisted from Warren; appointed Sixth Corporal at organization of the Company; promoted to Sergeant; right arm shattered at battle of Rocky Face Ridge, Ga., May 9, 1864, necessitating amputation, and leaving him in a critical condition for many months; discharged because of this wound and loss of arm March 18, 1865; studied law and became a successful practitioner; has held numerous official positions, and in 1884 was the Republican candidate for Representative in Congress in the Springfield District, but was defeated, although running far ahead of his ticket. Residence in 1885, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois.

Corporal John Y. Taylor
Company C; age 19; born in Scotland; farmer and school teacher; enlisted from Newport as private; promoted Corporal; at Chickamauga was shot through right wrist; his injuries proved fatal, and he died in hospital at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1863. He was a brother of Sergt. Taylor.

Corporal Alexander R. Thain
Company D; Age 22; born in Scotland; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; appointed Corporal Feb. 4, 1864; wounded in the leg at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain, but did not leave the command; in fact, was not absent from the command during its entire term of service, and participated in every skirmish and battle in which the Regiment was engaged; m. o. with Regiment. Following the war he spent some years in school, graduated from the Chicago Theological Seminary and entered the ministry; is now pastor of the First Congregational Church at Galesburg, Ill., where he has been located for nine years. Is the author of Chapters XII and XIII of this work.

Richard S. Thain
Company D; Age 17; born on a propeller on Lake Michigan; farmer; enlisted from Millburn; had a bullet through his shoe and had his canteen shot off at Chickamauga, and was struck in the leg by a bullet at Lookout Mountain; in the spring of 1864 was detailed as Assistant Brigade Postmaster, and subsequently as Postmaster, serving in this capacity to the close of the war. While on this service had many exciting experiences, and some narrow escapes, which are more fully set forth in another chapter in this work; was never absent from duty when the command was in active service; is a brother of Corporal A. R. Thain, of this Company. Resides at Oak Park, Ill. and is connected with the Advertising Agency of Lord & Thomas, 45, 47 and 49 Randolph St., Chicago.

Eli Thayer
Company D; Age 24; born in Lake County, Ill., farmer; enlisted from Avon; at the battle of Chickamauga was one of the foremost men in the charge, and was struck down by a bullet which, however, merely inflicted a scalp wound, and left him unconscious for a few moments; meanwhile the lines had shifted, and he was a prisoner; he endured a long confinement in the different prisons, including Andersonville and Florence, and died while a prisoner of war.

Corporal George E. Thayer
Company D; Age 18; born in Lake County, Ill. farmer; enlisted from Avon; promoted to Corporal June 25, 1864; was wounded in the hand at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain, but did not leave the command; was in hospital at Franklin, Tenn., one day, but never absent from the command at any other time; took part in every engagement; m. o. with Regiment; is a prosperous farmer, and also works at his trade as a mason. P. O. address, Gage's Lake, Lake Co., Ill.

Jacob Van Patten
Company D; age 31; born in Albany County, N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; participated in the engagements of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Dalton, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca and others; at Chickamauga was wounded in the leg and on the breast. Worn out with the long campaign, and being in poor health, he was sent to hospital in June, 1864, and was not again able to join the command; was discharged from hospital at Louisville, Ky., June 26, 1865. Is farming at Antioch, Ill.

Chase E. Webb
Company C; age 19; born in Ithaca, N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; served as teamster a portion of the time; m. o. with Regiment; has been a successful farmer and stock dealer since the war; has repeatedly represented the township of Avon in the Board of Supervisors, and in 1886 was elected Sheriff of Lake County; residence, Waukegan, Ill.

Corporal Henry A. Webb
Company D; age 24; born in Otsego Co., N. Y.; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; appointed Corporal at the organization of the Company; subsequently assigned to duty with the Regimental Band, for a time; was at Chickamauga, Resaca, Lookout Mountain and some of the engagements on the Atlanta campaign, but had a disease of the eyes that compelled him to go to hospital; discharged for disability at Mound City, Ill., March 8, 1865; is agent for the American White Bronze Monument Company, and resides at Aurora, Ill.

Sergeant Andrew T. White
Company C; Age 20; born in New York; farmer; enlisted from Antioch; was appointed Third Corporal at the organization of the Company; promoted to Sergeant Jan. 27, 1863; had been in the three-months service with the 12th Illinois. Was severely sick following the Duck River campaign, and was discharged for disability May 5, 1863. In 1885 was a prosperous farmer in Antioch.

Sergeant Orson V. Young
Company D; age 16; born in Pennsylvania; farmer; enlisted from Newport; promoted to Corporal May 15, 1863, and to Sergeant Jan. 1, 1864; at Chickamauga was wounded on the heel by a piece of shell, but remained with the command. Although one of the youngest men in the Company he was never absent from duty, and participated in every battle and skirmish in which the Regiment was engaged; m. o. with the Regiment; after the war he was engaged in teaching and farming for a time, afterward taking up the study of medicine, and graduating from Rush Medical College, Chicago, Feb. 22, 1882. Is a physician and surgeon at Rosecrans, Lake Co., Ill.