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COMBINED HISTORY OF SHELBY AND MOULTRIE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
With Illustrations Descriptive of their Scenery and
Biographical Sketches of some of their Prominent Men and Pioneers.
Published by
Brink, McDonough & Co., Philadelphia
Corresponding Office, Edwardsville, ILL
1881
NOTE: MORE WILL BE TRANSCRIBED UPON REQUEST. ~ S Wick
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CHAPTER XIII. IN Relating a few of the
incidents of the Black Hawk War, and before entering
into detail of the causes and results of it, we give our readers a
brief sketch of the celebrated warrior, who figured so conspicuously
in those sanguinary campaigns. Macuta Mahictah, is the
Indian name for Black Hawk. He as born in the Sauk village in
the year 1767, and was an Indian of considerable talent and
sagacity, shrewd, and eloquent in council; he, however, departed
himself in that demure, grave and formal manner incident to almost
all Indians. It is said he possessed a mind of more than
ordinary strength, but slow and plodding in its operations. In
comparison he could not be classed with the great Indian characters,
such as Philip, Brant, Logan, Tecumseh, and such illustrious
men. By the portraits of him now extant, the reader of
character will readily observe in his large, high forehead and the
lines worn by care in his face, massive jaws and compressed lips, a
character indicative of ore than ordinary ability. His
ambition was to distinguish himself as a great warrior; yet he was
merciful to the weak, the women and children. The only road
for an Indian to distinguish himself and become a great man, is in
war. So soon as he kills an enemy he may paint on his blanket
a bloody hand, which will entitle him to a seat in the councils.
In 1810 and 1811 Black-Hawk and comrades were "nursing their wrath
to keep it warm," against the whites. A party of Sacs, by
invitation, went to see the prophet at Tippecanoe. They
returned more angry against the Americans. A party of
Winnebagoes had massacred some whites, which excited for murder the
Sac band headed by Black-Hawk. A part of his
band and some Winnebagoes attacked Fort Madison in 1811, but were
repulsed. Black-Hawk headed the Sacs in this attack. THE BLACK HAWK WAR IN 1832. During the winter of '31-'32 rumors were rife that Black Hawk and his band were dissatisfied, restless, and preparing for mischief. A chief of the Winnebago Indians, who had a village on Rock river, some thirty miles above its confluence with the Mississippi, joined Black Hawk, who was located on the west bank of the Father of Waters. The chief had great influence with Black-Hawk and his band. He made them believe that all the tribes on Rock river would join them, and that together they could bid defiance to the whites. By this surprise counsel Black Hawk resolved to recross the river, which eh did in the winter of 1832. That move proved to be their destruction. Through his influence and zeal ..................................MORE TO COME THE MEXICAN WAR. In the war with Mexico in 1846-47, Illinois furnished six regiments of men as follows:
As the records have not yet been transcribed from the War Department at Washington, we have had to rely solely on the facts furnished by those now living in the counties of Shelby and Moultrie who served in the war. Shelby county furnished company B, under the command of Capt. James Freeman. This company formed a part of the third regiment under Col. Forman. We subjoin the roster of the officers and men from this county:
The following
members of company "B" died while in the service:
Solomon Pierce, John Myers, James Goodwin, Elijah Conne
Members of Company B, who have died since their return from the war as remembered, by the old settlers, are as follows:
Soon after being mustered into the U. S. service, the regiment was joined to Shields' brigade, and was then transported by steamer to New Orleans, where they disembarked, and camped on the historic battle-ground of 1812, and after a stay of three weeks, were taken by transports to Brazos Santiago, Texas; thence marched to the mouth of the Rio Grande, and went into quarters at Camp Patterson, where almost the entire regiment was attacked by measles. Those fit for duty were ordered to Camargo, where they performed garrison duty for some months. The regiment subsequently marched from Camargo to Tampico, a distance of over three hundred miles. They commenced their march in November, 1846, and passed both Christmas and New Year's on the desolate route. They were constantly harassed by guerillas, who infested the country. Gen. Taylor had ordered the regiments on the Rio Grande to push on to Virleria, while he with his command followed the base of the San Nevada mountains. Taylor's intention was to go by way of Barbara Pass, thence south to San Louis Potosi, and strike for the heart of the enemy's country. Gen. Scott, however, countermanded the orders, and changed the plan of the campaign. Taylor was ordered back to Monterey, and Shields' brigade to Tampico, when they embarked for Vera Cruz, in the siege and capture of which they participated. They then proceeded to Cerro Gordo, a distance of about forty miles, driving the enemy before them; and when, after a severe engagement, they defeated the enemy, pursued him some distance, and encamped on Gen. Santa Anna's march. During the engagement the third and fourth regiments distinguished themselves for bravery and valiant conduct. Their term of service expiring, they were ordered back to New Orleans, where they were honorably discharged. Their ranks were very much depleted by the hard services and tedious marches in the broiling sun incident to the campaigns in which they participated. Company "G" of Col. Edward W. Newby's regiment was partially enlisted in Shelby county. We give the names of such as were residents of this county: Roster of Company G. -
The above men were conveyed to Alton in wagons, and after being mustered, were transported by steamer up the Missouri river to Fort Leavenworth, remaining there a short time, and then marched across the country to Santa Fe, New Mexico; thence subquently moved on to the Rio Grande. This regiment was employed most of the time in garrison and skirmishing duty, and was in the service about nineteen months. Samuel Sexson, now living in Ash Grove township, was a soldier in the Mexican war. He was in Company A, third regiment Indiana volunteers, under command of the celebrated Col. Jim Lane. MOULTRIE COUNTY MEN IN THE MEXICAN WAR. There was a company organized in Moultrie county, for the Mexican war, in 1846; but it was not received, or mustered, as the call was full. The officers were James Vaughan, captain; Robert Hall, first lieutenant; John J. Hayden, second lieutenant. The following parties enlisted in companies organized in adjoining counties, and served in the war:
THE WAR FOR THE UNION. It is not the object of this chapter to give a history of the great Rebellion, nor even a synopsis of it, but to chronicle the names of the heroes who so gallantly took their lives in their hands, and offered their all upon the altars established by their forefathers for the enjoyment and liberty of coming generations. How well they have performed their work, present and future historians will record. Our nation has withstood the shock of four great wars: the Rebellion, the war of 1812, the Mexican war, and lastly, the great Civil war, whose rise, progress, and result is yet fresh in the minds of most every American citizen. This chapter would indeed be incomplete if it did not contain the noble and patriotic names of the sons of Shelby and Moultrie, who so readily responded to their country's call. But few counties in the state have cause to feel prouder of their patriotic record than these. Their citizens not only responded liberally with their best men, but contributed largely with money and means towards the suppression of the Rebellion. THE SEVENTH INFANTRY - COL. COOK'S
REGIMENT. The Seventh Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, is claimed to be the first regiment organized in the state of Illinois, under the first call of the president for three months troops. The Eighth Illinois claims the same honor. The seventh was mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Illinois, Apr. 25th, 1861, by Capt. John Pope, U. S. A. Was sent to Alton, St. Louis, Cairo, and Mound City. Was re-organized and mustered in for three years July 25th. It did duty in Missouri and went into winter quarters at Fort Holt, Ky. The only member of this regiment from Shelby county was Sammuel W. Shannon, who was a member of company A. Subsequently companies A. and B. were consolidated. Shannon was discharged at Fort Holt, Kentucky, Dec. 3rd, 1861. This regiment won considerable distinction during its term of service. It did valiant service at Fort Donaldson, Shiloh and numerous minor engagements. They performed noble service under Sherman, and were in the battles around Atlanta, and with him on his memorable march to the sea. A complete history of this historical regiment "The battles, sieges and fortunes it has passed," has been written by D. Leib Ambrose, and published at Springfield, Illinois. At Louisville, Kentucky, no the 9th of July, 1865, it was mustered out, and arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, July 12th, 1865, for final payment and discharge. EIGHTH INFANTRY - COL. RICHARD J. OGLESBY. This regiment was organized on the 25th of April, 1861, for the three months' service, Col. Oglesby commanding. During its three months' service it was stationed at Cairo, Illinois, and at the expiration of the term was mustered out. On July 25th, 1861, the regiment was re-organized for three years' service. In October following the regiment was ordered to Bird's Point, Missouri. On February 2d, 1862, embarked for Tennessee River and took part in the battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donaldson; also took part in the siege of Corinth. On the 12th day of May, 1863, at the battle of Raymond, this regiment did distinguished service. On the 14th of May, took part in the capture of Jackson, and on the sixteenth, the hard-fought battle of Champion Hill. May 22, was foremost in the assault on Fort Hill, The Eighth formed a part of the command of Gen. Sherman in the Meridian campaign, and sustained its part of skirmishing and fatigue. The regiment re-enlisted under general order No. 191, 1863, and was veteranized Mar. 24th, 1864, when it was sent to Camp Butler for veteran furlough; returning, it was consolidated June 21, 1864. The eighth was constantly on the move, either engaged in general battles or skirmishing. The regiment participated in the campaign against Mobile and Fort Blakely, and at the investment of Fort Blakely did gallant service. During its term of service this command was in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas, and was mustered out May 4th, 1866, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana; ordered to Springfield for final payment and discharge, where it arrived May 13, 1866. The following persons, in this regiment, were from Shelby County: EIGHTH INFANTRY REGIMENT
MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "A"
NINTH INFANTRY. This regiment was organized at Springfield for three months' service, was mustered in, April 28th, 1861, and ordered to Cairo, where it remained during the three months' service, in a brigade commanded by Gen. Prentiss. On the 26th of July, 1861, the Ninth was mustered into the service for three years. Most of the time the regiment formed a part of Gen. C. A. Smith's division; Gen. Jesse J. Phillips was for a time colonel of this regiment. The one hundred and ten engagements. The regiment was for a time mounted. The bravery and daring displayed by the officers and men of the 9th regiment was equalled by few other organizations during the war. Probably the most important battles and campaigns in which it took an active part were Forts Henry and Donaldson, Shiloh, Siege and battle of Corinth, Jackson, Tenn., Resaca, Ga., Kenesaw Mountain, and Sherman's march to the sea. It was mustered out July 9th, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., arrived at Camp Butler, Ill., July 12th, 1855, where final payment and discharge was made. It would require a volume to speak in fitting term of the prowess and bravery displayed, and the fortitude and heroism exhibited by the members of the ninth regiment. We find a few names appear in it from Shelby county. NINTH INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "H"
ELEVENTH INFANTRY. This regiment was organized at Springfield, and mustered into the service April 30th, 1861, for three months. July 30th following the regiment re-enlisted for three years. During its term of service the 11th had four colonels. The first was Col. Wm. H. L. Wallace, the second was Thos. E. G. Ransom. These two were subsequently promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General. The third Colonel was Garrett Nevins. He was killed in battle near Vicksburg, May 23d, 1863. The fourth Colonel was James H. Coats. And he was made a brevet Brigadier-General. Its field operations were principally with the army of the Cumberland. Only a few names from Shelby county appear in it. ELEVENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL, COMPANY "G"
The muster rolls of the following companies in the fifteenth twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-sixth and thirty-first regiments Illinois Infantry, exhibit a few names of persons from Shelby county. FIFTEENTH INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "B."
TWENTY-SECOND INFANTRY REGIMENT
MUSTER ROLL OF COMPANY "G"
TWENTY-THIRD INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "F"
TWENTY-SIXTH INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL COMPANY "A."
THIRTY-FIRST INFANTRY REGIMENT (UNASSIGNED RECRUITS.)
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