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ADAMS, Alexander CO A 100th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION CPL, born in PA. Enlisted on Jan. 6, 1862.Wounded in the right thigh May 6, 1864, and in the right hip, Jan. 25, 1865 at Petersburg. Mustered out on July 24, 1865. b.1845-d.1907 Shelby Cemetery
ALLEN, Andrew CO D 85th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Wagoner, residing in Bath, IL at time of enlistment Aug 27, 1862. Mustered out June 5, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1850-d.1895 Union Township Cemetery
ALLEN, John L. CO D 116th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, Born in IL, age 18, Enlisted on Sep 6, 1862, mustered out June 7, 1865 at Washington D. C. b.1846-d.1902 Manteno Cemetery
ASQUITH, Theodore G. CO C 102nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in PA, age 21, residing in Richland Grove, IL at time of enlistment Sep 2, 1862. Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1841-d.1924 Harlan Cemetery
BAKER, James Knox P. CO D. 20th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 27, born in Ohio, residing at Amity, IA at time of enlistment Aug 11, 1862. Mustered out July 8, 1865 at Mobile, AL b.1835-d.1907 Harlan Cemetery
BAKER, John D. CO I 65th Infantry (New York) UNION Private, Died at the age of 52 years in 1892. Manteno Cemetery
BAKER, Milton C. CO E. 72nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Chicago, IL at time of enlistment, July 25, 1862. Discharged due to disability on Oct. 21, 1862 b. 1846-d.1922 Cass Township Cemetery
BARE, John CO F 24th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 29, residing in Mount Vernon, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 3, 1862. Mustered out July 17, 1865 at Savannah, GA b.1830-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
BARMAN, John B. Civil War b/d n/a Bowman's Grove Cemetery
BARNES, William CO F. 179th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, Age 34. Enlisted 9-1-1864. Mustered out on 6-17-1865. Died at the age of 56 years. Bowman's Grove Cemetery
BAUGHMAN, Hezekiah N. CO I 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in IN, age 22, residing in Manteno at time of enlistment on Aug 28,1862.Promoted to 7th CPL, Apr 1, 1863, to 2nd CPL, Sep 1, 1863, to 1st CPL on May 15, 1865.Mustered out on Jul 26, 1865 at Harrisburg, TX b. 1840-d.1917 Manteno Cemetery
BAUGHMAN, William W. CO E 5th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 35, residing in Independence, IA at time of enlistment on Jul 15,1861.Wounded in leg on Sep 19 1862 at Iuka, MS. Discharged due to disability on Jan 20, 1863 at Jackson, TN b.1827-d.1906 Manteno Cemetery
BEAN, Nathaniel CO I 185th Infantry (N. Y.) UNION Private, age 20, Enlisted on Sep. 3, 1864 at Favius N. Y. Wounded on Mar. 29, 1865 at Quaker Road, VA. Discharged from Mt. Pleasant Hospital. b. 1844-d.1897 Cass Township Cemetery
BECK, Sylvester CO F 2nd Cavalry (Indiana) UNION Private, born in Ohio, enlisted on Sep 12 1861, Mustered out on Oct 4, 1864. b, 1845-d. 1923 Shelby Cemetery
BEEBE, James Albert Spanish American War CO C 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in Kansas, age 19, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment on May 4, 1898 as a 4th CPL. Promoted to SGT Dec 1, 1898, to 1st SGT Sep 11, 1899. Mustered out Nov 2, 1899 at San Francisco, CA b.1879-d.1934 Harlan Cemetery
BENDON, Demetrius A. CO A 55th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, enlisted Feb 23, 1864, discharged Aug 30, 1865. b.1841-d.1922 St Mary's Cemetery (Portsmouth)
BENDON, Simon CO A & K 87th & 125th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, enlisted July 6, 1864, wounded at Cedar Creek, VA., October 19, 1864; mustered out on June 29, 1865 at Alexandria, VA b.1843-d.-1928 St Mary's Cemetery (Portsmouth)
BENHAM, Lucius Field & Staff 21st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio. Age 44, Residing in Cascade, IA at time of enlistment on Aug 26, 1862 as Assistant Surgeon. Resigned on July 11, 1863. b.1818-d.1898 Shelby Cemetery
BEST, Campbell M. CO B 11th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in PA, Residing in English River, IA at time of enlistment, Oct 1, 1861.Discharged due to disability on June 27, 1865 at Louisville, KY b.1843-d.1913 Shelby Cemetery
BEST, Samuel S. CO A 150th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 18, born in Ohio, residing in Bloomington, IL at time of enlistment on Feb. 10, 1865. Mustered out on Jan 16, 1866 at Atlanta, GA b.1845-d.1923 Shelby Cemetery
BLACK, Perry A. Spanish American War CO C 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in IL, age 18, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment on May 4, 1898. Died of disease on Sep 17, 1898 at Camp Merriam, Field Hospital Presidio, San Francisco CA. Harlan Cemetery
BLADES, George B. CO A 93rd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Black Hawk, IL at time of enlistment on Oct 4, 1864. Transferred to Co K 40th Infantry (Illinois) June 23, 1865. Mustered out on Jul 24, 1865 at Louisville, KY b. 1848-d.1924 Oak Hill Cemetery
BLAIN, Lewis CO D 47th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, Born in PA. Enlisted Sep. 16,1861. Mustered out Dec. 25, 1865 at Charleston, SC. b. 1841-d. 1907 Rosehill Cemetery
BLAIR, Jacob CO C 47th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in Ohio, residing in Mahaska CO, IA at time of enlistment June 4, 1864. Mustered out Sep 28,1864 at Davenport, IA b.1849-d.1898 Harlan Cemetery
BOARDMAN, Joseph CO F 57th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Musician, Born in England, age 25, Residing in Milo, Bureau Co, IL at time of enlistment Dec 26, 1861. He was taken prisoner at Dalton, Georgia. discharged as Corporal, July 7, 1865. b. 1834-d.1916 Shelby Cemetery
BOHLANDER, Philip G. CO I 153rd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 19, born in IL, residing in Milton, IL at time of enlistment on Feb. 27, 1865. Mustered out on Sep 21, 1865 at Memphis, TN b. 1845-d.1896 Shelby Cemetery
BOLDT, John C. CO I 3rd Cavalry ( Iowa) UNION Private, age 21, born in Germany, residing in Davenport, IA at time of enlistment, Sep 26, 1863.Mustered out on Aug 9, 1865 at Atlanta, GA b. 1842-d.1905 Oak Hill Cemetery
BOTHWELL, John Brady Mexican War Private, Born in Scotland. b.1805-d.1892 Lincoln Township Cemetery
BOWEN, Brice CO L 4th Cavalry (West Virginia) UNION Private, Born in West Virginia b.1844-d.1925 Harlan Cemetery
BOWMAN, Daniel S. CO M. 9th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio. Age 33, residing at Harlan at time of enlistment 10-14-1863. Promoted 8th Corporal 2-15-1864.Promoted 3rd Corporal on 7-1-1864..Promoted 2nd Corporal on 3-1-1865. Promoted Full Corporal on 7-1-1865. Mustered out on 2-3-1866 at Little Rock AK. Died in 1874 at the age of 42 yrs Bowman's Grove Cemetery
BROWN, Robert C. CO D 142nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 18, born in IN, residing in Eagle Point, IL at time of enlistment, June 18, 1864. Mustered out on Oct. 26 1864 at Chicago, IL b.1847-d.1895 Shelby Cemetery
BROWN, Thomas CO B 75th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 23, born in IL, residing in Newton, IL at time of enlistment, Sep. 2, 1862 at Dixon, Il. Wounded in the Battle of Perryville, KY. Transferred on Oct. 1, 1864 to the Veterans Reserve Corps b. 1847-d.1895 Shelby Cemetery
BROWN, William H. CO B 92nd Infantry, CO K 15th Infantry (Illinois) UNION SGT, age 19, born in IN, residing in Adaline, IL at time of enlistment, Aug. 12, 1862. Mustered out as a 1st SGT, June 21, 1965 at Greensboro, N. C. b. 1843-d-1916 Shelby Cemetery
BRYAN, John W. Indian War and Civil War CO K 10th Reg. Mounted Riflemen Born in New Jersey. Enlisted Feb 1, 1856. served in the Utah Campaign of 1858.Then enlisted Nov. 22, 1860, discharged Feb 12, 1861 at Fort Marcy, NM and again enlisted on Feb. 13, 1864 and was later discharged at Huntsville, AL b.1830-d.-1902 Gallands Grove Cemetery
BUCKLEY, Henry H. CO K 22nd Cavalry CO K 3rd Provisional Cavalry (Pennsylvania) UNION CPL, enlisted on Feb 26, 1864. Transferred to CO K. Provisional Cavalry on June 24, 1865 at Cumberland, MD. Mustered out on Oct. 31, 1865 b.1842-d.1927 Shelby Cemetery
BUCKLEY, Jacob L. CO K 22nd Cavalry CO K 3rd Provisional Cavalry (Pennsylvania) UNION CPL, enlisted on Feb 26, 1864. Wounded in the breast at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Oct. 9, 1864.Transferred to CO K. Provisional Cavalry on June 24, 1865 at Cumberland, MD. Mustered out on Oct. 31, 1865. b.1844-d.1925 Shelby Cemetery
BUCKLEY, Timothy Co. "C", 2nd Infantry Regiment, Iowa Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa. He served as a private in Co. "C", 2nd Infantry Regiment, Iowa from Sep 27, 1864 to July 12, 1865. It is said he participated in Sherman's March to the Sea. Update by Michael Kobolt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama
BUCKLEY, William CO H 93rd Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, drafted on Sep 26, 1864. Wounded on March 25,1865 at Petersburg, VA . Discharged by General order, June 7, 1865 b.1832-d. 1919 Shelby Cemetery
BUCKMAN, Aaron N. CO C 32nd Infantry (Pennsylvania) District of Columbia, CO F 6th U S Colored Infantry UNION Born in PA, enlisted as SGT on June 10, 1861, Discharged from the 32nd Inf PA to receive promotion in U. S. Colored troops, August 19, 1863. Promoted to Captain. Mustered out Sep 20, 1865. b.1838-d.1916 Harlan Cemetery
BURR, Ralph E. CO I 28th Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Wagoner, born in N. Y., residing in Lafayette, WI at time of enlistment on Aug 21, 1862. Mustered out Aug 23, 1865 at Brownsville, TX b.1841-d.1887 Harlan Cemetery
BUSS, Albert CO E 43rd Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, born in N. Y. enlisted on Aug 6, 1864 at Kendall, Wis. Mustered out on June 24, 1865. b.1848-d.1932 Harlan Cemetery
BYERS, Alexander Mexican and Civil War Born in Ohio. B.1822-d.1879 Harlan Cemetery
BYERS, John M. CO E. 63rd Infantry (Georgia) CONFEDERATE Private, born in GA, enlisted Feb 15, 1865. Surrendered while serving on Apr 15, 1865 at Smithville, NC b. 1847-d. 1923 Union Township Cemetery
BYERS, Robert M. CO A 6th Cavalry & CO C Smiths Legion Infantry (Georgia) CONFEDERATE Enlisted as a Sergeant, 6th Cavalry Regiment was formed in the spring of 1863 by consolidating the cavalry battalion of Smith's Georgia Legion and four independent cavalry companies. b.1842-d.1920 Union Township Cemetery
CAMPBELL, Milton K. CO C 5th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio, age 23, residing in Monroe, IA at time of enlistment on June 24, 1861. Mustered out Aug, 1864. b/d n/a Harlan Cemetery
CANDEE, George CO B 12th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Age 19. born in New York ,Residing in Volney, IA at time of enlistment, March 28, 1863.Re-enlisted and re-mustered Jan. 5, 1864.
Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866, Memphis, Tenn. B. abt 1844 in Canada
Washington Township Cemetery
CARLTON, Merriman CO I 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio, age 42, residing in Botna at time of enlistment Aug 28, 1862. promoted to CPL Oct, 19, 1862, 2nd CPL, Feb 7, 1863. Died of disease May 27,1863 at Van Buren Hospital. National Cemetery, Vicksburg, MS
CARMICHAEL, Neil CO B 21st Infantry (Michigan) CO B 14th Infantry (Michigan) UNION Private, age 22, born in Scotland, residing at Grand Rapids, MI at time of enlistment on Feb 17, 1865. Transferred to CO B 14th Infantry on June 9, 1865.Mustered out on Jul 18,1865 at Louisville, KY b.1840-d.1885 Harlan Cemetery
CARTER, William A. CO D 20th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 27, born in Indiana, residing in Davenport, IA at time of enlistment, Aug. 12, 1862. Promoted to 7th Cpl on May 23, 1865. Mustered out July 8, 1865 at Mobile, AL b.1836-d.1900 Corley Cemetery
CHAMBERLAIN, Edwin CO G 13th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 22, born in New York, residing at Whiteside CO, IL at time of enlistment May 24, 1861.Promoted to CPL on Aug 1, 1861. Mustered out on June 18, 1864 at Springfield, IL b. 1838-d.1899 Washington Township Cemetery
CHAMBERLAIN, Samuel S. CO G 13th Infantry (Illinois) UNION SGT, age 23, born in New York, Residing in Whiteside CO, IL at time of enlistment, Dec 22, 1861 at Rolla, MO. promoted to CPL Oct 1, 1862, promoted to SGT Aug 11, 1863. Captured by the enemy at Madison, AL, May 17, 1864 b.1839-d.1923 Washington Township Cemetery
CLARK, John M. Indian or Seminole war in Florida Born in South Carolina-Served under General Wool b.-1817-d.-1896 Monroe United Methodist Cemetery
CLOSSEN, Warren CO C 142nd Infantry (Indiana) UNION Born in Ohio, Enlisted on Apr 24, 1864 at Indianapolis, IN. Promoted to 2nd LT on Oct 12,1865. Discharged as a 1st LT on Jul 14, 1865 at Nashville, TN b.1834-d.1904 Harlan Cemetery
CLOSSON, Aaron CO I 32nd Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 44 at time of enlistment on Sep 7, 1861. Discharged on June 19, 1863 at Columbus, Ohio b.1815-d.1897 Harlan Cemetery
COBB, Elliott A. CO A 55th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, born in PA, age 19 at time of enlistment Sep 29, 1861, Mustered out as a SGT on Sep 29, 1864. b.1843-d.1925 Harlan Cemetery
COLLINS, David CO D 39th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 24, born in MA, residing in Olge Co.IL at time of enlistment, Oct. 11, 1861. Promoted to CPL Dec 1, 1861 promoted SGT July 1, 1862. Discharged on Sep 10, 1864. b.1837-d.1902 Washington Township Cemetery
COOK, Elihu L. CO D 14th Infantry (Iowa) CO H 9th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION SGT, Born in Ohio, age 22, residing in Salem, IA at time of enlistment on Nov 2, 1861. Missing on Apr 6, 1862 at Shiloh, TN. .Commissioned into 9th Cavalry on Nov 19, 1863 as a 2nd LT. Resigned Oct 22, 1864. b.1839-d.1916 Harlan Cemetery
COOPER, Daniel C. CO E 65th Infantry (Illinois) UNION SGT, age 28, born in CT, enlisted Mar 15, 1862, taken POW at Harpers' Ferry. Discharged from the 65 IL at Knoxville, to assist in the 1st U. S. Colored Artillery. Promoted to Senior 2nd LT in 1864. Discharged in 1866 . b. 1834-d1907 Shelby Cemetery
COREY, Jeremiah O. Mexican War CO E 1st U S Dragoons Born in Connecticut. Served as an Orderly under General Wool and in the famous battle of Buena Vista b.-1814-d.-1896 Monroe United Methodist Cemetery
COSGROVE, Thomas CO G 3rd Battery Light Artillery Born in Ireland. Enlisted in 1862. Discharged on account of disability July 19, 1863. b. 1828-d.1911 St Mary's Cemetery (Portsmouth)
COTTRELL, Charles W. CO A & CO I 20th Cavalry (New York) UNION Private, age 18, enlisted Jul 18, 1863 at Watertown N. Y. Transferred to CO I on Jan 1, 1864. Promoted to Saddler on June 28, 1865. Mustered out on July 31, 1865, at Manchester, VA b. 1846-d. 1886 Shelby Cemetery
CRAKES, William CO M. 3rd Cavalry (Michigan) UNION Private, age 39. Enlisted 2-15-1864 at Geneva, MI. Mustered out on 2-12-1866 at San Antonio, TX b-1823-d-1898 Astor Cemetery
CRANDALL, Albert H. CO D 13th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Maryland, age 31, residing in Shelby CO, IA at time of enlistment, Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered out on July 21, 1865 at Louisville, KY b. 1854-d.1938 Gallands Grove Cemetery
CRANDALL, David C. Indian Outbreak CO E. Northern Border Brigade Age 26. Residence Manteno, born in Missouri. Enlisted Oct. 3, 1862. Mustered Oct. 3, 1862. Mustered out Feb. 4, 1863. b. 1835-d.1911 Gallands Grove Cemetery
CRANDALL, Lyman Indian Outbreak CO E. Northern Border Brigade Age 22. Residence Manteno, born in Illinois. Enlisted Oct. 3, 1862.  Mustered out Feb. 4, 1863. b. 1843-d.1913 Gallands Grove Cemetery
CRIST, Arthur D. Spanish American War CO F 49th Infantry (Iowa) Age 27. Residence Tipton. Enlisted June 21, 1898. Mustered June 21, 1898. Died of disease Jan. 16, 1899, at the Second Division Hospital, Seventh Army Corps, Havana, Cuba. b.1872-d.1899 Union Township Cemetery
CUPPY, William CO B. 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, Born in MO. age 19, residing Shelby County. Enlisted 7-10-1861. Mustered into CO B. 4TH Infantry (Iowa). 7-8-1861. Died of disease on 12-27-1861 at Rolla, MO b-1842-d-1861 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
CURL, Martin CO H 134th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 18, enlisted on May 6, 1864. Mustered out on Aug 31, 1864 at Camp Chase, Ohio. b. 1845-d.1911 Union Township Cemetery
CUSHING, Henry George CO K 57th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Residing Chicago, IL at time of enlistment, Feb. 6, 1864. Mustered out on July 7, 1865 at Louisville, KY d.1892 at the age of 44 years. Corley Cemetery
CUSTER, Henry JR CO A 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in IN, residing in Council Bluffs at time of enlistment Nov 7, 1862. Discharged due to disability on June 16, 1863, at St. Louis, MO b.1844-d.1926 Harlan Cemetery
CUSTER, Henry Sr. Mexican War Born in North Carolina. Henry Custer Sr. owned a Mexican War veteran's land warrant for 80 acres b.1807-d. 1885 Corley Cemetery
CUSTER, Jonathan CO H 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Indiana, age 23, residing in Council Bluffs at time of enlistment on Aug 14, 1862. Died of disease Feb 21, 1863 at Helena, AR. Unknown Where Buried
DAHLOF, Samuel CO K 5th US Reserve Infantry (Missouri) UNION Private, born in Sweden. Enlisted on May 11, 1861, at St. Louis, MO. Mustered out on Aug. 30, 1861 at St. Louis, MO d. 1909 at 87 years of age
Redline Cemetery
DALES, David G. Spanish American War Troop B 3rd U S Vol. Cavalry (South Dakota) Farrier, Born in Ohio b.1846-d.1936 Harlan Cemetery
DAVISON, Thomas CO F 7th Infantry (Michigan) UNION Private, Born in England. Died at the age of 49 years in 1887. Shelby Cemetery
DEE, John S. CO L 1st Cavalry & CO G 7th Cavalry (Missouri) UNION Quartermaster SGT, born in Ohio, Enlisted Jan 2, 1864, Mustered in March 1, 1864 at Pine Bluffs, AR. Mustered out Sep 1, 1865 at Little Rock AR. b. 1841-d. 1922 Shelby Cemetery
DE OGNY, Paul Albert Spanish American War CO A 3rd Infantry (Nebraska) Born in Nebraska, Physician & Surgeon b.1877-d.1967 Harlan Cemetery
DESILVA Josiah W. CO F 102nd Infantry (New York) UNION Born in New York, enlisted as a CPL, Feb 26, 1862. Discharged May 23, 1863. b.1834-d.1899 Harlan Cemetery
DEUPREE, William A. 4th Light Artillery (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Indiana, age 18, residing at Glenwood at time of enlistment, Aug. 19, 1863. Mustered out on Jul. 14, 1865 at Davenport, IA b. 1843-d. 1893 Cass Township Cemetery
DICKINSON, Norris M. CO A 60th Infantry (New York) UNION Born in VT, age 23, enlisted as a SGT on Sep 9,1861 at Canton, N. Y. Promoted to 2nd LT on Apr 1, 1862, promoted to 1st LT on Aug 4, 1862. Discharged Feb 14, 1863 b.1839-d.1875 Harlan Cemetery
DOWNES, William CO G 33rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio. Enlisted on Sept 4, 1862 at Pella, Iowa. Wounded severely Apr 30, 1864 at Saline River, AR. Discharged on July 17, 1865 at New Orleans, LA b.1844-d.1874 Harlan Cemetery
DOYLE, John Wesley CO H 14th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Born in Ohio, b.1841-d-1919 Shelby Cemetery
DRAKE, Charles L. CO I 12th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Born in MA, Private, enlisted on Aug 9, 1861 at Springfield, IL. Discharged on Aug 2, 1865 at Springfield, IL b. 1843-d.1910 Harlan Cemetery
DUCKETT, David CO I 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Indiana, age 26, residing at Botna at time of enlistment Aug 28,1862.Died of disease at Milliken's Bend, LA, July 26, 1863. National Cemetery, Vicksburg, MS
DUNINGTON, James F. CO B 43rd Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, Born in Indiana, residing in Putnam Co, IN at time of enlistment on Sep 10, 1861, Mustered out from On Oct 22, 1864. b. 1841-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
EDWARDS, Daniel L. CO K 55th Infantry (PA) UNION Private, born in PA, Enlisted on Feb 19, 1864. Mustered out on Aug 30, 1865 at Petersburg, VA b.1848-d.1926 Oak Hill Cemetery
EDWARDS, David E. CO C 56th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 18, enlisted on Oct 17, 1861.Wounded on May 16, 1863 in the Battle of Chawpeon Hills, Mississippi. Mustered out on Apr 25, 1866 at New Orleans. LA Died at the age of 36 years in 1883. Shelby Cemetery
EDWARDS, William E. CO H 126th Infantry (Illinois) UNION SGT, born in Cardigen, Wales, age 24, enlisted on Sep 4, 1862. Promoted to 1st SGT then 1st LT. Mustered out on July 12, 1865 at Pine Bluff, AK b.1838-d.1898 Shelby Cemetery
EGGERES, Paul M. Spanish American War CO A 1st Infantry (Nebraska) Private, born in Germany, Inducted in 1898 at Omaha, NB. Discharged Dec 12,1898 at Washington D. C b.1859-d.1928 Shelby Cemetery
EHLERS, Wilhelm CO B 16th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 21, born in Germany, residing in Davenport, IA at time of enlistment, Sep 25, 1861. Wounded (slightly) on April 6, 1862 at Shiloh, TN. Discharged on June 19, 1862 at Louisville, KY b.1840-d.1899 Oak Hill Cemetery
ERICKSON, Enoch N. Spanish American War CO L United States Infantry Born in Illinois b.1872-d.1935 Lincoln Township Cemetery
ERRET, Willam H. CO I 126th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, Born in PA, age 19, residing in Edgington, IL at time of enlistment Aug 15, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR b.1843-d.1923 Harlan Cemetery
FALL, George W. CO D 1st Infantry (Colorado) Later known as 1st Cavalry (Colorado) UNION Private, born in VA, inducted on Oct 17, 1861, Was discharged because of wounds on Feb 3, 1863. b.1823-d.1890 Harlan Cemetery
FISH, Edward CO F 3rd Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, born in PA, Enlisted on Mar 11, 1862, Wounded on Sep 17, 1862 at Antietam, MD. Discharged due to disability on Jan 30, 1863. b.1835-d.1933 Harlan Cemetery
FISH, Isaac J. Mexican War CO H. 1st Infantry (Michigan) Born in New York. Enlisted as a Private at age 26. b-1827-d-1908 Astor Cemetery
FOSTER, Charles P. CO H 43rd Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, born in New York, residing at Little Grant, WI at time of enlistment Aug 31, 1864, mustered out on June 24, 1865. Died in 1917 at the age of 81 years. Shelby Cemetery
FOUNTAIN, Pierson CO D 55th Infantry (Massachusetts) UNION Private, age 25, born in KY, residing in Hamilton Co, IN at time of enlistment, May 23, 1863. Promoted to SGT. Mustered out on Aug 29, 1865 at Charleston, SC b. 1838-d-1910 Rosehill Cemetery
FRANTZ, William CO B 13th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 23, residing in Harlan, IA at time of enlistment, Oct 7, 1861. Mustered out July 21, 1865 at Louisville, KY d. 1880 at the age of 67 years Cuppys Grove Cemetery
FRAZEE G. M. CO G 10th Infantry (Missouri) UNION b/d n/a Oak Hill Cemetery
FRAZEY, Harry Spanish American War CO L 50th Infantry (Iowa) Private, born in IL, Inducted on May 7, 1898 at Des Moines. Discharged on Nov 30, 1898 at Des Moines b.1873-d.1916 Shelby Cemetery
FRAZIER, George R. CO F 122nd Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 18, born in Ohio, enlisted on Oct. 15, 1862. Promoted to CPL on Apr 15, 1864. Mustered out on June 26, 1865 at Washington, D. C b.-1846-d-1925 Shelby Cemetery
FRITZ, John CO M. 9th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 35. Residing in Harlan at time of enlistment, 8-14-1863 Mustered out 2-3-1866 at Little Rock, AK b.-1828-d.-1895 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
FRUM, Samuel Boyd CO C 14th Infantry (West Virginia) UNION Private, Color Bearer, born in West Virginia, Wounded in shoulder, July 20, 1865.Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862, Mustered out June 27, 1865. b.-1844-d.-1909 Shelby Cemetery
FULLER, Ralph W. Spanish American War CO C 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in Iowa, age 19, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment May 4, 1898. Mustered out Nov 2, 1899 at San Francisco, CA b.1879-d.1947 Harlan Cemetery
GALBREATH, John Belton CO M 6th Cavalry (Ohio) UNION CPL. Born in Ohio, Enlisted Nov. 6, 1863. Discharged June 27, 1865 at Petersburg, VA b. 1847-d.1912 Harlan Cemetery
GARRISON, Elihu CO I 47th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, residing in Ashland, IN at time of enlistment, Dec 12, 1861. Mustered out on Oct 23, 1865 at Shreveport, LA b.1841-d.1891 Oak Hill Cemetery
GAUSER, John A. Spanish American War CO C 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in Iowa, age 19, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment on May 4, 1898. Died of disease at Camp Merriam, Field Hospital, Presidio, San Francisco, CA  
GILLESPIE, Edwin CO A. 34th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Sterling, IL at time of enlistment, Sep. 14, 1864. Mustered out June 10, 1865. b.1841-d.1917 Cass Township Cemetery
GILMORE, James Perry CO G 31st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Oho, age 19, residing in Jones Co, Iowa at time of enlistment Aug 30, 1862 at Davenport, IA. Sep 20, 1863, transferred to Reserve Corps for disability . Then served at Rock Island guarding prisoners until the end of the war b.1842-d.1921 Harlan Cemetery
GOFF, James S. CO D 6th Cavalry (West Virginia) UNION Private, born in West Virginia. b/d n/a Harlan Cemetery
GOODIN, John CO F 34th Infantry ( Iowa) UNION Age 40, born Ohio, residing in Bethlehem, IA at time of enlistment Aug 15, 1862. Discharged for disability at St. Louis, MO, on April 13, 1863. Died after 1885. Harlan Cemetery
GOODING, Fredrick CO E 77th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 24, born in N. J. Enlisted on Aug 13, 1862 at Peoria, IL. Held as a POW at Camp Ford, Tyler, Texas for 13 months b.1838-d.1914 Harlan Cemetery
GOODWATER, Truman CO F 46th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 30, born in VT, residing at Glenwood, IA at time of enlistment on, June 10, 1864. Mustered out on Sep 23, 1864 at Davenport, IA b.-1833-d.-1917 Shelby Cemetery
GRABILL, Ira CO F 86th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 23, born in Ohio, residing in Knox County, IL at time of enlistment on Aug 27, 1862. Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b. 1838-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
GRAVES, Zur H. 3rd Independent Battery Light Artillery (Iowa) UNION Artificer, age 43, born in N. Y. residing in Butler CO , IA at time of enlistment on Sep 25, 1861. discharged on Oct 3, 1862 at Helena, AR b.1818-d.1893 Washington Township Cemetery
GREEN, David W. CO G. 47th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 20, residing in Johnson Co. IA at time of enlistment, May 7, 1864. Mustered out Sep. 28, 1864 at Davenport, IA b.1844-d.1920 Shelby Cemetery
GREEN, William F. CO G. 6th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 19, born in PA, residing in North Liberty, IA at time of enlistment, Sep. 9, 1861.Wounded April 6, 1862, Shiloh, Tenn. Re-enlisted and remustered, Jan. 26, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1865 at Louisville, KY d. 1902, at the age of 59 years. Cass Township Cemetery
GRIFFITH, Ben B. Sr. CO B 98th Infantry (Ohio) UNION SGT, born in PA, age 39 at time of enlistment on Aug 20, 1862. Transferred to 1st U. S. Veteran Volunteers on Aug 15, 1864. Mustered out on June 1, 1865 b.1823-d.1901. Harlan Cemetery
GRIMES, William CO I. 42nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Residing Chicago, IL. Enlisted 2-23-1864. Mustered out 12-16-1865 at Indianola, TX b-1848-d-1916 Astor Cemetery
GUSS, Samuel CO D 52nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 37, born in PA, residing in Sunbury, IL at time of enlistment, Nov. 19, 1861. b. 1824-d.1891 Oak Hill Cemetery
HACK, Christian CO A 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Indiana, age 28, residing in Council Bluffs at time of enlistment on Nov 7, 1862. Mustered out on Aug 10, 1865 at New Orleans, LA b.1834-d.1911 Harlan Cemetery
HADLEY, James F. CO D 52nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 21, born in Ohio, residing in Sunbury, IL at time of enlistment on, Nov. 19, 1861. Mustered out on July 6, 1865. Reenlisted as a Veteran. b.1841-d.-1911 Shelby Cemetery
HADLEY, Lyell P. Spanish American War CO G 3rd Infantry (Nebraska) Hospital Corps in Cuba Private, born in IL, Inducted on June 30, 1898 at Omaha, Nebraska. Discharged May 11, 1899 at Augusta, GA b.1872-d.1932 Shelby Cemetery
HAWKINS, James Mexican War-Civil War CO C Marine Light Artillery (New York) UNION Private, age 42, born in England, enlisted on Nov. 19, 1861. Promoted to SGT. Discharged on March 16, 1863 at New Berne, N. C b.-1810-d.-1888 Shelby Cemetery
HAYWARD, George CO E 2nd Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 23, born in Iowa, residing in Davenport. IA at time of enlistment, Aug. 16, 1861. Mustered out on Oct. 3, 1864 at Davenport, IA d. 1910 at the age of 72 years. Corley Cemetery
HEFLIN, Simeon G. CO B 102nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 18, born in IL, residing Warren Co, IL at time of enlistment on Aug 6,1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1845-d.1910 Harlan Cemetery
HELLER, Robert A. Spanish American War CO L 1st Infantry (Nebraska) Private, born in Iowa, Inducted on Jun 17,1898 at Omaha, NB. Discharged on Aug 23, 1899 at San Francisco, CA b.1878-d.1948 Shelby Cemetery
HENDERSON, Samuel CO B 35th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Age 23, born in Indiana, residing in Muscatine at time of enlistment Aug 14, 1862. Mustered out on May 18, 1865 at Davenport, IA b. 1845-d.1909 Harlan Cemetery
HENDERSON, Samuel C. Mexican War-Civil War CO I 5th Cavalry (Ohio) UNION Enlisted in the Mexican War on June 2, 1847. Civil War, Private, age 37,enlisted on Sep 25, 1861. Promoted to SGT, Mustered out on Nov. 29, 1864 at Columbus, OH b-1826-d-1897 Shelby Cemetery
HENDERSON, Shadrack CO A 11th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in Iowa, residing in Sweetland, IA at time of enlistment, Sep 14, 1863. Mustered out July 15, 1865 at Louisville,KY. Died April 22,1910. Harlan Cemetery
HENDRICKS, Thomas C. CO B 13th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Born in Ohio, b.1841-d-1914 Shelby Cemetery
HOGATE, Jesse CO M 4th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in Ohio, residing in Jefferson Co, IA at time of enlistment, on April, 14, 1864. Mustered out on Aug 8, 1865 at Atlanta, GA b-1842-d-1899 Shelby Cemetery
HOWELL, James CO B 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Indiana, age 23, residing in Shelby County at time of enlistment July 10, 1861.Died in action Nov 27,1863 at Taylor's Ridge, GA. National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN
HUBBELL, Garrett CO D. 192nd Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, Age 18, enlisted on 2-28-1865. Mustered out on 9-1-1865 at Winchester, VA. b-1846-d-1934 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
HUFFMAN, John H. CO F 31st Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, born in PA, enlisted on Aug 4, 1861 at Terre Haute, Indiana. Discharged on Dec 8, 1865 at Victoria, Indiana b.1839-d.1930 Harlan Cemetery
HUGHES, Felix CO E 28th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 21, born in Canada, residing in Iowa City, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 3, 1862. Taken POW on April 8, 1864 at Mansfield, LA. Mustered out on July, 6, 1865 at Davenport, IA b-1840-d-1911 Shelby Cemetery
ICKES, George W. CO D 138th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA, age 19, Enlisted on Aug 2, 1862, He was a mounted orderly to General Kiefer and was wounded in the left leg at the battle of Cold Harbor, VA. Discharged June 23, 1865 b-1843-d-1927 Shelby Cemetery
ICKES, John F. Spanish American War CO D 3rd Infantry (Nebraska) Private, born in Illinois, inducted on July 5, 1898 at Fort Omaha, Nebraska. Discharged May 11,1899 at Augusta, Georgia b.1868-d.1927 Shelby Cemetery
INGALSBE, Luther CO L 9th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in N. Y. age 23, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment Oct 14, 1863. Died of disease Aug 27, 1864, Devall's Bluff, AR. Unknown Where Buried
IRWIN, William CO G 178th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, enlisted Nov. 2, 1862. Mustered out on July 27, 1863 b. 1841-d.1904 Union Township Cemetery
JACK, John Thompson CO H 2nd Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA, inducted on March 6, 1862 at Camp Cartin, PA. Promoted from 1st LT, May 28, 1863 to Captain, July 25, 1862 to Major May 9, 1863, to Lt Colonel Jan 30, 1865. Resigned May 15, 1865. Died Aug 4, 1912. Harlan Cemetery
JENKINS, Benjamin F. CO B 24th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 21, residing in Clarence, IA at time of enlistment Aug 5, 1862. Listed as a POW on April 8, 1864 at Mansfield, LA. Mustered out on July 17, 1865 at Savannah, GA b.1840-d.1920 Oak Hill Cemetery
JOHNSON, James Spanish American War b, 1868-d.1900 Cass Township Cemetery
KAYS, Frank Samuel CO B 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 18, residing in Buchanan County, IA at time of enlistment on Apr 14, 1864. Mustered out on Aug 8, 1865 at Atlanta, GA b. 1847-d.1930 Harlan Cemetery
KEENEY, Mortimer T. CO H 52nd Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, Born in Pennsylvania, Enlisted on March 28, 1864. Mustered out on July 12, 1865 at Harrisburg, PA b.1844-d-1917 Shelby Cemetery
KELLOGG, Lewis F. CO H 86th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 19, born in N. Y. Residing in Brimfield, Il at time of enlistment on Aug 27, 1862 at Peoria, Il. Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington. D. C. b.1843-d.1929 Shelby Cemetery
KELLOGG, William P. CO H 86th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 18 born in N. Y. residing in IL at time of enlistment on July 18, 1862, mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1846-d.1914 Harlan Cemetery
KEMP, James G. CO L 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Farrier, born in N. Y. age 36. Residing in Harlan at time of enlistment Oct 21, 1863.Died of disease Mar 4, 1864 at St. Louis, MO. National Cemetery Jefferson Barracks (St. Louis, MO)
KEMP, Samuel W. CO C 13th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in N. Y. age 28, residing in Shelby CO at time of enlistment on Nov 15, 1864. Mustered out on Jul 21, 1865 at Louisville, KY d. 1869 Manteno Cemetery
KIME, Jacob G. Indian War CO D Northern Border Brigade. Born in Ohio, age 29, residing in Manteno at time of enlistment on Oct 3, 1862, Mustered out on Feb 4, 1863. Died at the age of 61 in 1894. Manteno Cemetery
KINGSBURY, John CO D 31st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in IL, residing in La Porte City, IA at time of enlistment on Aug 9, 1862.Mustered out June 27, 1865 at Louisville, KY b.1846-d.1926 Union Township Cemetery
KINGTON, Edward CO I 57th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Plymouth, IL at time of enlistment, Oct 2, 1862. Mustered out on July 7, 1865 at Louisville, KY b.1838-d.1926 Oak Hill Cemetery
KLINKEFUSS, Reinhardt CO B 65th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 26, born in Germany, residing in Andalusia, IL at time of enlistment, March 15, 1862 at Chicago, IL. Discharged for disability OCT 31, 1862 (DISEASE CONTRACED BEFORE ENLISTMENT) on Oct 31, 1862. b.1819-d.1904 Oak Hill Cemetery
KOHL, Solomon Francis CO K 8th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 18, residing in Jones County, IA at time of enlistment on Aug 5, 1863. Mustered out on Aug 11, 1865 at Macon, GA b. 1845-d.1935 Harlan Cemetery
KOLB, Andrew CO G 48th infantry (N. Y.) UNION Private, age 21, enlisted on Mar. 28, 1865 at Lockport, N. Y. into the CO I 117th Infantry (New York) transferred to the 48th Infantry (New York) on June 8, 1865. b.-1844-d.1924 Monroe United Methodist Cemetery
KOOLBECK, John CO C & F 4th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 20, born in Holland, residing at Pella, IA at time of enlistment on Jan 24, 1862 Transferred to CO F on Feb 24, 1862. Mustered out on Aug 8, 1865 at Atlanta GA b. 1841-d.1923 Harlan Cemetery
LAKIN, Benjamin T. CO B 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, Born in Maine, age 24, residing in Shelby Co at time of enlistment on Aug 8, 1861. Promoted to CPL on May 1, 1865, Wounded in the eye on Dec 29, 1862 at Chickasaw Bayou, MS. Mustered out on Jul 24, 1865 at Louisville, KY. Died at the age of 35 years in 1865. Manteno Cemetery
LANDAKER, Lawrence H. Civil War Born in Vermont. Died in 1891at the age of 73 years. Washington Township Cemetery
LANGTON, Michael CO D 30th Infantry (Illinois) UNION 1st LT, born in Ireland, residing in Hustonville, IL at time of enlistment Aug 28, 1861. Promoted to Captain on Nov. 27, 1861. Resigned on Oct. 22, 1862 Died at the age of 56 years in 1884 Union Township Cemetery
LARKIN, Reece N. CO F 10th Infantry (Iowa) UNION CPL, age 20, born in Ohio, Residing in Montezuma, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 22, 1861. Discharged on Oct 18, 1862, at Keokuk, IA b. 1841-d.1880 Shelby Cemetery
LAUGHMAN, William M. CO H Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 25, residing in IL at time of enlistment on Aug 27, 1862. Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1838-d.1928 Harlan Cemetery
LAWRENCE, James M. CO B. 39th Infantry (Georgia) CONFEDERATE Private, residing in Murray CO, GA at time of enlistment Aug. 12, 1862. Deserted Nov. 25, 1863 (Captured) Oath of Allegiance on Jan. 4, 1864 at Nashville, TN (Released) b.1844-d.1923 Cass Township Cemetery
LAWSON, Nathaniel L. CO C 13th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Born in N. Y. Enlisted on Oct 28, 1861, Discharged on Oct 29, 1864 at Nashville, TN b. 1840-d. 1919 Shelby Cemetery
LEDWICH, Thomas CO E & A 2nd Veteran Cavalry (New York) CO E 22nd Infantry (New York) UNION Private, born in Canada, age 22, Enlisted on Jul 15, 1863 at Glens Falls, N. Y. Enlisted into CO A on Dec 13, 1863. Promoted to 1st Sgt, Promoted to 2nd LT on Oct 15, 1863. Promoted to 1st LT on Mar 15, 1865. Mustered out on Nov 8, 1865 at Talladega, N. Y b.1840-d.1885 Harlan Cemetery
LEWIS, Ignatuis CO K 16th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 28, born in PA, enlisted on Sep 24, 1864. Discharged on May 30, 1865 at Davenport, IA b.1835-d.1912 Harlan Cemetery
LINN, Jacob B. CO F 80th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA. Enlisted on April 23, 1861. On June 27, 1861, taken Prisoner of War and sent to Libby's Prison and at Belle Island. Mustered out as a SGT on May 23, 1864 at Pittsburg, PA b. 1839-d. 1893 Shelby Cemetery
LINN, Samuel B, CO A 9th Cavalry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, born in PA, enlisted on Aug 4, 1864 at Nashville, TN. Discharged May 29, 1865. b. 1836-d.1920 Shelby Cemetery
LONG, Jeremiah Law CO L 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born Indiana, age 32, Enlisted Sep 21,1861. Died of disease May 13, 1862 at West Plains, MO. Unknown Where Buried
LONG, Thomas A. CO H 40th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, born in IN, residing in Waveland, IA at time of enlistment on Jan 8, 1864. Mustered out on Jan 27, 1866. b.1844-d.1926 Harlan Cemetery
LONGCOR, Peter H. CO M. 9th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Saddler, born in Ohio, age 45 and residing at Harlan at time of enlistment, 10-14-1863. Mustered out 2-3-1866, at Little Rock, AK b.-1814-d.-1897 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
LOUIS, John H. CO C & D 74th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA, enlisted into CO D, as a 1st LT on March 4, 1865. Transferred to CO C on Jul 9, 1865. Promoted to Adjutant on May 24, 19654. Promoted to Captain on Jul 9, 1865. Mustered out on Aug 29, 1865 at Clarksburg, WV b.1841-d.1909 Harlan Cemetery
LYNCH, Milton CO D 13th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 36, born in IL, residing in Shelby County, IA. At time of enlistment on Nov 5, 1864. Mustered out on July 21, 1865 at Louisville, KY b.1829-d.1898 Harlan Cemetery
MALICK, Jeremiah M. CO G 147th Infantry (Pennsylvania) CO D 208th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, born in PA, enlisted into 147th on Sep 15, 1862. Discharged due to disability on April 11, 1863. Re-enlisted into 208th on Sep 7, 1864. Mustered out on June 1, 1865 at Alexandria, VA b. 1836-d.1913 Harlan Cemetery
MANSFIELD, Joseph Clark CO G 74th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 18, enlisted Mar 21, 1862. Mustered out July 10, 1865 at Louisville, KY Wounded in leg 1862 at the Battle of Stone River, TN b.1847-d.1918 Shelby Cemetery
MARCO, Joseph CO A 146th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 23, born in VT, residing in Bluffville, IL at time of enlistment, Sep 4, 1864. Mustered out on July 8, 1865. b. 1840-d.1920 Oak Hill Cemetery
MARTIN, Samuel CO I. 10th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Mt. Pulaski, IL at time of enlistment, Sep. 23, 1861 Mustered out on Nov. 22, 1865 at San Antonio, TX b.1847-d. 1923 Cass Township Cemetery
MASSEY, James F. M. CO K 1st Orr's Rifle Infantry (South Carolina) CONFEDERATE Private, born in South Carolina, Orr's Regiment of Rifles went into camp of instruction at Sandy Springs camp ground, ten miles above Anderson C. H., July 19th, 1861 b.1831-d.1914 Union Township Cemetery
MAXWELL, Samuel CO E 125th Infantry (Ohio) CO D 174th Infantry (Ohio) CO H. 17th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 18, Dec 17, 1862, enlisted in the 125th. CPL, age 19, Aug 18, 1864 enlisted in the 174th. Mustered out on June 28, 1865 at Charlotte, NC b.1846-d.1908 Shelby Cemetery
McALLISTER, Bernard CO A 15th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Canada, age 20, residing at Lyons, IA at time of enlistment Oct 5, 1861.Promoted to Cpl on Jan 5, 1865, promoted to Sgt Jun 1, 1865. Mustered out on July 24, 1865 at Louisville KY b. 1840-d.1920 St. Mary's Cemetery (Panama)
McCANDLESS, Philip Sydney CO E 18th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Orion, IL at time of enlistment on Mar 7, 1865. Mustered out on Dec 16, 1865. b.1844-d.1932. Shelby Cemetery
McCORD, Alexander Mexican War CO A Mormon Battalion Infantry Born in New York. Third Sergeant. Mustered out with Company A July 16,
1847, at Los Angeles, Cal. Served under Captain Jefferson Hunt as a 4th SGT b. 1811-d. 1887
Gallands Grove Cemetery
McDONALD, Thomas Corley Philippine American War CO A & L 7th U. S. Infantry Born in Iowa. b.1876-d.1913 Harlan Cemetery
McFADDEN, John CO H 100th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA. Enlisted on Dec 8,1861. Discharged as a CPL on Dec 12, 1864. b.1843- d.1898 Shelby Cemetery
McINTOSH, John A. Mexican War Born in Kentucky b.1806-d-1897 Gallands Grove Cemetery
McKEIGHAN, Samuel CO B 11th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in N, J. age 19, residing in Salem, IL at time of enlistment, on Jan 23, 1865. Mustered out on Sep 30, 1865 at Memphis, TN b.1847-d.1924 Shelby Cemetery
McLYMAN, Marvin L. CO C 20th Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, residing in Lancaster, WI at time of enlistment on Aug 8,1862. Mustered out on Jul 14, 1865 at Galveston, TX b.1841-d.1919 Harlan Cemetery
McQUEEN, George CO C 22nd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 27, residing in Newton, IA at time of enlistment on Aug 28, 1862. Wounded on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS, He was shot four times. Promoted to 8th CPL on Sep 25, 1862. Discharged due to wounds on Apr 25, 1864 at Keokuk, IA. b.1834-d.1907 Harlan Cemetery
MEANS, Otho CO A 74th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Musician, born in VA, residing in Warsaw, IN at time of enlistment, Jul 20, 1862. Wounded at Chickamauga, Sep 19, 1863 and at Missionary Ridge, Nov, 30, 1863. Mustered out Jun 9, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1821-d.1906 Shelby Cemetery
MILLER, Fredrick W. CO A 13th Cavalry (Illinois) CO K 3rd Cavalry (Illinois) UNION b.1828-d.1899 Oak Hill Cemetery
MOORE, Joseph CO D 47th Infantry (Indiana) 3rd UNION Private, born in Indiana, residing in North Manchester, IN at time of enlistment on March 25, 1864, Mustered out on Oct 23, 1865 at Shreveport, LA b.1844-d.1917 Oak Hill Cemetery
MORRIS, Demetrius E. CO H 57th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 24, born in Ohio, residing in Rochester, IL at time of enlistment on Dec 26, 1861.Mustered out as a CPL on Dec 25, 1864 b. 1838-d.1935 Shelby Cemetery
MORTON, Thomas CO A 1st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 23 at time of enlistment on May 14, 1861. Mustered out on Aug 21, 1861 at St. Louis, MO. b.1838-d.1925 Shelby Cemetery
MOWRY, John L. CO D 146th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 18, born in IL. Substituted on Aug 31, 1864. Mustered out on Jul 8, 1865 at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois. b.1846-d.1921 Shelby Cemetery
NELSON, Thomas J. CO B Litzingers Militia Battalion (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA. One of the emergency Militia organized for the protection of Pennsylvania against Lee's invasion b.1828-d-1901 St Mary's Cemetery (Portsmouth)
NEWMAN, George W. CO B 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 30, born in Ohio, residing in Glenwood, IA at time of enlistment, Aug 16, 1862. Discharged due to disability on March 7, 1863 at Cairo, IL b.1831-d.1904 Union Township Cemetery
NEWMAN, George W. CO D 97th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 24 at time of enlistment on Sep 26, 1864.Mustered out Jun 10, 1865 at Nashville, TN b.1840-d.1892 Shelby Cemetery
NICKEL, John J. Spanish American War CO C 1st Infantry (S. D.) Private, Born in PA. The unit was ordered mobilized on April 30, 1898, left for the Philippines on July 23, 1898 b. abt 1862 Oak Hill Cemetery
NOON, Edward CO F, 11th Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, residing in Blue Mounds, WI at time of enlistment Oct 8, 1861. Mustered out on Sep. 4, 1865 b.1845-d.1916 Monroe United Methodist Cemetery
OBRECHT, Martin CO I. 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in France, age 26, residing at Botna at time of enlistment on 8-17-1863. Mustered out 7-26-1865 at Harrisburg, TX. Wounded on 5-17-1863 at Black River Bridge, MS. b-1835-d -1896 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
O'NEAL, Charles D. CO A 33rd & 34th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 18, residing in Marion CO, IA at time of enlistment on Mar 9, 1864. Transferred to the 34th on Jul 12, 1865. Mustered out on Aug 15, 1865 at Houston, TX b.1847-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
OTTERSON, Calvin CO G 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Age 18, born in Wisconsin, residing in Polk, County, IA at time of enlistment July 23, 1865. b. 1848-d.1880 Union Township Cemetery
OVERTUFF, Charles S. CO F 19th Cavalry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, born in Indiana, enlisted Aug 16, 1864. Discharged on Jun 1, 1865 b.1841-d.1912 Shelby Cemetery
PALMER, Noah E. CO D & K 100th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, residing in Goshen, IN at time of enlistment Sep 25, 1862. Discharged on Dec. 31, 1864. b. 1838-d. 1903 Rosehill Cemetery
PARKER, Walter Rush CO B 100th Infantry (Indiana) UNION Private, born in N. H., residing in Orland IN at time of enlistment on Aug 15, 1862. Promoted to 2nd LT on Nov 22, 1864, Promoted to 1st LT on on May 1,1865. Mustered out on Jun 8m 1865 at Washington D C b. 1843-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
PARDEE, Edward L. CO G 22nd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Canada, age 26, residing in Iowa City, IA at time of enlistment on Aug 26, 1862. Wounded on May 1, 1863, at Port Gibson, MS. Mustered out on July 25, 1865 at Savannah, GA b.1836-d.1911 Harlan Cemetery
PARMENTER, Potter CO H 26th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 28, born in New York, residing in DeWitt, IA at time of enlistment, Aug 28, 1862. Wounded slightly at Mill Creek, N. C. Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1835-d.1892 Oak Hill Cemetery
PARMLEY, Thomas H. CO K 11th Infantry (Minnesota) UNION Private, age 34, enlisted on Aug 30, 1864. Mustered out on June 26, 1865 at St. Paul, MN. Died at the age of 64 years in 1893 Union Township Cemetery
PATTERSON, Hugh W. CO A. 33rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Corporal, born in Ohio, age 30, residing in Knoxville, IA at time of enlistment 8-12-1862.Promoted to 5th SGT. 4-13-1863. Promoted to 4th SGT 12-1-1864. Promoted to 2nd SGT 6-29-1865. Mustered out on 7-17-1865 at New Orleans, LA b.1835-d-1882 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
PAUL, Dallas F. CO G 115th Infantry (New York) UNION Musician, Age 18, born in New York, enlisted on Aug 20, 1862. POW on Sep 15, 1862 at Harper's Ferry, VA. Paroled at Harper's Ferry. VA Sep 16, 1862. Mustered out on June 17th 1865 at Raleigh, N. C b.1846-d.1889 Harlan Cemetery
PEERMAN, William P. CO M. 11th Infantry (Virginia) CO B 2nd cavalry (Virginia) CONFEDERATE Private, born in VA, age 19, residing in Campbell County, VA at time of enlistment 5-16-1861. Discharged due to disability from 11th Infantry (Virginia) 12-25-1861. Enlisted into Co B. 2nd Cavalry (Virginia) 8-1-1862. b-1842-d.1878 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
PENNISTON, Michael CO E 31st Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Private, residing in Argyle, WI at time of enlistment, Aug 11, 1862. Mustered out on June 20, 1865. b.1841-d.1915 Union Township Cemetery
PERRY, James P. CO I 12th Infantry (Illinois) CO E 65th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Born in Ohio, enlisted on Apr 24, 1861 in CO I 12th IL, and discharged June 17, 1861..Enlisted Jun 1, 1862 into Co E. 65th IL. Promoted to CPL. Mustered out on June 5, 1865. b.1842-d.1893 Harlan Cemetery
PETERSON, Louis CO H 47th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, Born in Sweden, residing in Colona, IL at time of enlistment Feb 13, 1865. Mustered out on Jan 21, 1866 at Selma, AL b. 1837-d.1925 Union Township Cemetery
PICKARD, Luther H. CO A 92nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 19, Born in IL, residing in Erin, Il at time of enlistment Feb 8, 1864. Mustered out on May 23, 1865. b.1844-d.1922 Harlan Cemetery
PIPER, John C. CO G 7th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in Kentucky, residing in Newton, IA at time of enlistment, June 6, 1863. Mustered out on May 17, 1866, at Leavenworth, KS b.1845-d.1919 Oak Hill Cemetery
PLUM, Vernon Spanish American War CO G 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in Iowa, Inducted in 1898. b.1881-d.1922 Shelby Cemetery
PLUMMER, John P. CO H 28th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio, age 31, residing in Brooklyn, IA, at time of enlistment on Sep 10,1862. Died of disease on June 6, 1863 at Champion's Hill MS. A Government Civil war stone is in the Shelby Cemetery.
PLUMMER, Nickolas H. CO H 28th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 21, residing in Brooklyn, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 10, 1862. Died of disease on Jul 8, 1863, at Vicksburg, MS A Government Civil war stone is in the Shelby Cemetery.
PLUMMER, Thomas J. CO H 28th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Ohio, age 25, residing in Brooklyn, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 10,1862. Died of disease on Jun 22, 1863 at Vicksburg, MS National Cemetery, Vicksburg, MS A Government Civil War stone is in the Shelby Cemetery.
POKETT, Sylvester CO A 1st Battalion Cavalry 1st Cavalry (Nebraska) UNION Private, age 18, born in Illinois, residing in Omaha, NE at time of enlistment, Jan. 1, 1864. Mustered out on July 1, 1866 This unit was used to protect settlers from Indian raids. b.1849-d.1943 Union Township Cemetery
POLING, Martin Sr. CO B 13th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in VA, age 42, enlisted Oct 4, 1861. Was in the battle of Shiloh and discharged due to disability on Oct 1, 1862 at St. Louis MO b.1819-d.1907 Harlan Cemetery
POOLE, Samuel G. CO C 11th Infantry (Ohio) General Hancock's Veterans Corps UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 22 at time of enlistment, on Aug 13, 1862. Mustered out on Aug 13, 1864. Enlisted in General Hancock' s Corp and served until 1865. b.1841-d.1914 Harlan Cemetery
PRATT, James M. CO I 45th Infantry (Illinois) UNION CPL, age 25, born in New York, Residing in Warren, IL at time of enlistment, Dec. 24, 1861. Mustered out on Dec 23, 1864 at Savannah, GA b. 1834-d.1900 Oak Hill Cemetery
QUICK, Henry CO E. 40th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Virginia, age 28 , Residing at Galesburg, IA at time of enlistment Aug, 15, 1862.Mustered out on June 6, 1865 at Little Rock, AR b.1833-1913 Cass Township Cemetery
QUINN, John CO B 75th Infantry ( Illinois) UNION Private, age 29, residing in Lyndon, IL at time of enlistment on Sep 2, 1862. Mustered out June 22, 1865 at Quincy, IL Died in 1885 at the age of 62 years. Oak Hill Cemetery
RACELY, William H. CO I 7th Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION Died 1883. Harlan Cemetery
RASMUSSEN, John H. CO A 8th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Denmark, age 20, residing in Davenport, IA at time of enlistment, Jan. 17, 1865. Wounded in the left thigh on Mar. 27, 1865 at Spanish Fort, AL. Mustered out on June 24, 1865 at Philadelphia, PA b.1845-d.1887 Jacksonville Cemetery
REAMS, Samuel CO H 36th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 30, born in PA, residing in Dahlonega, IA at time of enlistment, Aug 9, 1862. Mustered out Aug 23, 1865 at Devall's Bluff, AR. Died at the age of 76 years in 1908. Union Township Cemetery
REED, Jonas H. CO A 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in IL, age 23, residing in Shelby County at time of enlistment July 10, 1861. Died of an accidental wound on March 14, 1862 at Springfield, MO. Unknown Where Buried
REYNOLDS, Joseph H. CO H 7th Cavalry (Iowa) CO F 8th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 20, born in Indiana, residing in Lancaster, IA at time of enlistment into 8th Infantry on Sep 21, 1861. Discharged due to disablity on Apr 23, 1862 at St. Louis, MO. At age 21 enlisted in 7th Cavalry on Jun 25, 1863. Mustered out as 2nd CPL on May 17, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, KS. b.1842-d.1927 Harlan Cemetery
REYNOLDS, William D. CO A 7th Infantry ( Iowa) UNION Private, age 27, born in Indiana, residing in Fredonia, IA at time of enlistment on Oct 30, 1861. Promoted to Sgt on Jul 28, 1863, to 1st Sgt on Nov 4, 1864, to 1st LT on Jan 1, 1865. Severely wounded in right arm on Nov 7, 1861 at Belmont, MO. Mustered out on July 12, 1865. b/d n/a. Oak Hill Cemetery
REYNOLDS, William Yale CO K 7th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Born in Indiana, age 24, residing in Iowa City at time of enlistment Sep 25, 1861. mustered out Feb. 29, 1864. Died in 1902 at 64 years of age. Washington Township Cemetery
RIGG, William A. CO H 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born Il, age30, residing in Manteno at time of enlistment Aug 28, 1862. Killed in action June 7, 1863, at Milliken's Bend, LA. Unknown Where Buried
RINK, John CO D 5th Heavy Artillery (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, born in PA. Enlisted on Sep 3, 1864. Mustered out on June 30, 1865 at Pittsburg, PA b.1828-d.1902 Shelby Cemetery
ROBINSON, Thomas J. CO C 36th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 31, residing in Appanoose CO, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 18, 1862.Was captured at Mark's Bluff, AR. Held as a POW at Camp Ford, Tyler, TX for 10 months. Discharged on Aug 24, 1865 at DeValls Bluff, AR b.1831-d.1893 Harlan Cemetery
ROSS, George Dallas CO G 21st Infantry (Wisconsin) UNION CPL, born at New York, age 19, residing in Farmington, WI at time of enlistment on Aug 14, 1862. Discharged due to wounds on Sep 1, 1865. b.1842-d.1925 Harlan Cemetery
RUFFCORN, Presley CO B 85th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Private, born in PA, age 17, residing in Broadford, PA at time of enlistment on Nov 12, 1861. Mustered out on Nov 22,1864, at Petersburg, VA b.1844-d.1932 Harlan Cemetery
SANDY, Edward CO D 116th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, age 37, born in Ohio, Enlisted on Sep 6, 1862. Discharged on Feb 6, 1864 at Camp Butler, IL b.1824-d.1906 Manteno Cemetery
SEYMORE, Monroe CO K & B 2nd NY Regt Mounted Rifles Born in New York, enlisted December 28, 1863, Mustered out in 1865 at Buffalo, New York b. 1845-d. 1915 Clay Township Cemetery
SHAFFER, Robert CO I 61st Infantry (Illinois) CO H 83rd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in PA, enlisted into the 83rd Infantry on Mar 8, 1865. Transfer to the 61st Infantry on June 26, 1865. Mustered out on Sep 8, 1865, at Nashville, TN. Died at the age of 76 years in 1908. Shelby Cemetery
SHOEMAKER, George H. CO M 7th Cavalry (Iowa) CO C 14th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Iowa, age 18, residing in Toronto, IA at time of enlistment on Oct 24, 1861. Transferred to 7th Cavalry on Apr 25, 1863. Mustered out on Oct 31, 1864 at Sioux City, IA b.1844-d.1921 Harlan Cemetery
SHOWALTER, William H. CO D 2nd Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in IN, age 17, residing in Jasper Co. IA at time of enlistment on Jan 5, 1864. Mustered out on Sep 16, 1865 at Selma, AL. b/d n/a A Government Civil war stone is in the Shelby Cemetery.
SHUMATE, Nephi CO A 30th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 26, residing in Montrose, IA at time of enlistment, Aug. 23, 1862. POW on Nov 1, 1864 at Cave Springs, GA. Mustered out June 5, 1865 at Washington, DC b/d N/A Gallands Grove Cemetery
SMITH, Finley CO H 96th Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 28, residing in Stockton, IL at time of enlistment on Sep 4, 1862. Discharged for disability on Jul 30, 1863. Died at the age of 79 years in 1899. Shelby Cemetery
SMITH, James F. CO I. 23rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in England, age 18, residing in Exira, IA at time of enlistment, 8-8-1862. Mustered out July-26-1865 at Harrisburg, TX b.1846-d.1928 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
SMITH, Josephus CO H 39th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in Indiana, age 24, residing in Redfield, IA at time of enlistment Aug. 11, 1862. Wounded slightly Dec. 31, 1862 at Parker's Cross Roads, TN. Mustered out June 5, 1865 at Washington D. C b.-1838-d.1894 Monroe United Methodist Cemetery
STAMM, Andrew N. Mexican War-Civil War CO H 4th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Born in PA, age 35, residing at Amador at time of enlistment on Nov 14, 1861. Promoted to 3rd SGT Jan 1, 1862, to 1st SGT on Oct 1, 1862, 2nd SGT on Apr 15, 1863, 1st LT on May 11, 1864. Mustered out on Nov 2m 1864 at Memphis, TN Harlan Cemetery
STANLEY, Charles E. Spanish American War CO C 51st Infantry (Iowa) Born in Iowa, age 21, residing in Harlan at time of enlistment on May 4, 1898, Promoted to CPL on Sep 11, 1899. Mustered out Nov. 2, 1899 at San Francisco, CA b.1876-d.1936 Harlan Cemetery
STEPHENS, John R. CO A 48th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, born in Indiana, residing in Warren County, IA at time of enlistment, July 13, 1864. Mustered out on Oct. 21, 1864 at Rock Island IL b.1845-d. 1901 Oak Hill Cemetery
STEPHENSON, George R. 2nd Light Artillery (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 20, residing in Polk Co. IA at time of enlistment, Mar. 30, 1864. Wounded in foot. Mustered out on Aug. 7, 1865 at Davenport, IA b. 1843-d.1919 Clay Township Cemetery
STILLWELL, Lemuel CO B 98th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 20, born in Ohio, Enlisted on Aug 6, 1862. Mustered out on June 1, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1842-d.1933 Oak Hill Cemetery
SWARTZ. Samuel W. CO B 71st Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in PA, age 26, residing in Lanark, IL at time of enlistment on Jul 22, 1862. Mustered out on Oct 29, 1862 at Chicago, IL b. 1835-d.1902  
TAGUE, George W. Indian War CO D Northern Border Brigade. Born in Indiana, age 20, residing in Shelby County at time of enlistment on Oct 3, 1862. Discharged due to disablity, Dec 20, 1862 . b.1842-d.1898 Redline Cemetery
TALLMAN, James H. CO E 31st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio age 18, residing in Anamosa at time of enlistment on Aug 14, 1862. Mustered out on June 27, 1865 at Louisville, KY b.1844-d.1905 Harlan Cemetery
TARKINGTON, William B. CO C 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 20, born in Indiana, residence Manteno, Enlisted Aug 14,1862. Died of disease Mar 1, 1863 at Helena, AR. Son of Harkin & Mary Tarkington. National Cemetery, Helena, AR
TATMAN, Joseph CO E 125th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Born in Ohio. Died at the age of 72 years in 1899. Shelby Cemetery
TAYLOR, Charles M. CO E 177th Infantry (Pennsylvania) CO G 52nd N. Y. Veterans Volunteers UNION Born in PA, enlisted into Co E on Nov 10, 1862, Mustered out on Aug 5, 1863. Reenlisted into 52 New York Infantry on Sep 2, 1864. Mustered out on June 5, 1865 at Alexandria, VA b.1845-d.1915 Harlan Cemetery
TERRELL, David Hayes CO D 66th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 28, enlisted Oct 16, 1861, Discharged for disability on Aug 12, 1862 at Washington, D. C b.1833-d.1913 Manteno Cemetery
TERRILL, Dwight CO F 2nd Cavalry (Nebraska) UNION Private, age 32, residing at Nebraska City, NE at time of enlistment May 18, 1863. Mustered out on Dec 10, 1863. b.1830-d.1890 Bowman's Grove Cemetery
THOMAS, Absalom CO E 87th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 21, enlisted on June 2, 1862. Absent sick on Sep 15, 1862 at Harper's Ferry, WV b. 1841-d.1908 Rosehill Cemetery
TURPIN, George CO H 47th Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA. Enlisted Feb 16,1865. Discharged May 17, 1865. b.1846-d.1920 Harlan Cemetery
TYLER, Albert V. CO C 12th Infantry (Vermont) UNION Private , Residing in Burlington, VT at time of enlistment on Aug 23, 1862 Mustered out on July 14, 1863 at Brattleboro, VT b. 1840-d.1912 Union Township Cemetery
VAN ARSDALL, John CO C 29th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 27, born in Ohio, residing in Harrison County, IA at time of enlistment, Aug 18, 1862. Mustered out on Aug 10, 1865 at New Orleans, LA b. 1836-d. 1914 Union Township Cemetery
WADE, Jacob B. CO M 17th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in Canada, age 18, residing in Oregon, Il at time of enlistment on Feb 12, 1864. Mustered out on Nov 23, 1865. b.1847-d.1914 Harlan Cemetery
WALKER, Albert Spanish American War CO C 51st Iowa Infantry Born in Iowa, age 26, residing in Portsmouth at time of enlistment on May 4, 1898. mustered out Nov.2, 1899 at San Francisco, CA. b.1871-d.1945 St Joseph's Cemetery
WALKER, Andrew D. CO D 184th Infantry & CO C 46th Militia Infantry (Pennsylvania) UNION CPL , Born in PA. Enlisted May 12, 1864. Mustered out July 14, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1837-d.1908 St Mary's Cemetery (Portsmouth)
WALLER, George L. CO K 8th Cavalry (Pennsylvania) UNION Born in PA. Inducted on Sep 27, 1861 . Discharged due to disability on Jan. 2, 1863. b. Feb 7, 1836 d.1902 Harlan Cemetery
WATKINS, Hiram CO A 92nd Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, born in Ohio, Enlisted on Sep 17, 1862, mustered out on Jun 10, 1865 at Washington D. C b.1840-d.1920 Shelby Cemetery
WATSON, Jonathan V. CO M 9th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 20, born in IN, residing in Harlan, IA at time of enlistment on Oct 14, 1863. Mustered out on Feb 3, 1866 at Little Rock AR b.1843-d.1915 Shelby Cemetery
WAY, Leonard CO E 4th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing LaSalle, IL at time of enlistment on Sep 19, 1861. Transferred to CO C 12th Cavalry (Illinois) on June 14, 1865. Promoted to SGT b.1844-d.1921 Union Township Cemetery
WEEKS, James Harvey CO I 32nd Infantry (Ohio) CO A 44th U S C Infantry (Tennessee) UNION Born in Delaware County, Ohio. 44th Infantry, US Colored Troops, organized at Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rome and Dalton, Ga., from April 7 to September 16, 1864, for three years; mustered out, April 30, 1866. b.1838-d.1895 Harlan Cemetery
WEST, Samuel CO M 7th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 42, born in Ohio. Residing in Clinton County, IA at time of enlistment, May 7, 1864. Promoted to Farrier, to 8th CPL Dec 30, 1864, to 6th CPL Feb 4, 1865 to 5th CPL Apr 8, 1865 to 4th CPL Feb 15, 1866. Mustered out on June 22, 1866 at Sioux City, IA Died in 1891 at the age of 69 years. Oak Hill Cemetery
WHEELER, Thomas H. CO K 7th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 18, residing in Richland , IA at time of enlistment, Feb 20, 1864.Mustered out July 12, 1865 at Louisville, KY. Died in 1895 at the age of 69 years. Oak Hill Cemetery
WHITE, Daniel CO F 4th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born Michigan, age 28, Residing in Shelby County at time of enlistment on Aug 8,1861.Died of Dysentery March 4, 1862 at Lebanon, MO. National Cemetery, Springfield, MO
WHITE, James L. CO E. 6th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Indiana, age 33, residing in Montgomery Co. IA at time of enlistment Oct. 18, 1862. Mustered out on Oct. 17, 1865 at Sioux City, IA b.1830-d.1880 Elk Horn Cemetery
WHITE, Nickolas CO L 4th Cavalry (Iowa) UNION Born in New York, age 21, residing in Harlan, IA at time of enlistment Oct 3, 1861. Promoted from 8th CPL on Jul 21, 1862, to 3rd CPL on Jul 1, 1864. Mustered out on Dec 5, 1864 at Memphis, TN b.1840-d.1917 Harlan Cemetery
WICK, Alvin Hayes Sr. CO H & K 5th U. S. Artillery Born in PA. b.1838-d.1919 Harlan Cemetery
WICKERSHAM, Job O. CO A 122nd Infantry (Illinois) UNION CPL, Born in Ohio, age 22, enlisted on Aug 9, 1862. Mustered out on Jul 15, 1865 at Mobile, AL b.1840-d.1917 Harlan Cemetery
WILDER, Charles L. CO I 9th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in PA, age 18, residing in Vernon Springs, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 18, 1861. Wounded slightly on Jun 28, 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA. Mustered out on Sep 24, 1864 at East Point, GA b.1861-d.1895 Harlan Cemetery
WILLIAMS, George Miles CO E 28th Infantry (Iowa) UNION Born in PA, age 33, residing in Iowa City, at time of enlistment as a 2nd SGT on Sep 3, 1862.Promoted to 2nd LT on Feb 1, 1863. Resigned on Jan 2, 1864. b.1829-d.1896 Shelby Cemetery
WILWERDING, Michael CO A 5th Infantry (Minnesota) UNION Private, born in Luxemburg, age 28 at time of enlistment, Nov. 22, 1864. Mustered out Sep 6, 1865 at Fort Snelling, MN b.1836-d.1910 St. Joseph's Cemetery
WINDER, Hugh Webster CO D 33rd Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, born in Ohio, age 24, residing at New Sharon, IA at time of enlistment on Sep 6, 1862. After recovering from Small Pox he was made a Ward Master at a hospital in St. Louis. Mustered out on Sep 11, 1865 at St. Louis, MO b.1838-d.1931 Harlan Cemetery
WRIGHT, Lyman CO C 1st Infantry (Iowa) UNION Private, age 20, born in Ohio residing in West Liberty, IA at time of enlistment, Apr 22, 1861.Mustered out on Aug 21, 1861 at St, Louis, MO b. 1846-d. 1887 Union Township Cemetery
YACKEY, Joseph CO E 4th & CO C 12th Cavalry (Illinois) UNION Private, born in Switzerland, residing in Peru, IL at time of enlistment, Dec 21, 1863. Transferred to CO C Cavalry (Illinois) on June 14, 1865. Promoted to SGT, mustered out May 29, 1866 at Houston, TX b.1847-d.1908 Union Township Cemetery
YOST, Thomas F. CO C 53rd Infantry (Illinois) UNION Private, residing in Aux Sable, IL at time of enlistment Feb 16, 1865.Mustered out on July 22, 1865 at Louisville, KY b. 1845-d.-1930 Rosehill Cemetery
ZIMMER, Michael CO E 160th Infantry (Ohio) UNION Private, age 28. born in PA. Enlisted on May 12, 1864. Mustered out on Sep 7, 1864 at Zanesville, OH b.1836-d.1917 Oak Hill Cemetery

Transcribed and contributed by Phyllis A. Heller January 2009, updated March 2011.

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