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129th Illinois Infantry
| Company E | |
James T Ayers
James T Ayers - Private |
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James T. Ayers is my Great-Great-Great Grandfather. Jefferson Hope Franklin wrote a book about him 'Diary Of James T. Ayers Civil War Recruiter'.
Contact Name: Gary W. AyersDate Added: 2/28/2012
| Company E | |
Elhanan Fitzgerald
Elhanan Fitzgerald - Private |
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Elhanan Fitzgerald served from 8-9-1962, is listed as deserted 12-3-1862, when his brother James who enlisted 8-13-1862 was injured 12-29-1862, and later died. Most likely Elhanan took him home to Fairbury and never returned.
Contact Name: Judy CassidyDate Added: 3/30/2010
| Company H | |
Samuel William Bower
Samuel William Bower - Private |
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Samuel was my first cousin twice removed. He was killed in the battle of Peachtree near Altanta 20 Jul 1864.
He left a widow and a young son (age 3).
His discaharge papers have the 'reason for discahrge - death'
I have copies of his discaharge papers, pay vouchers and his widow's pension papers.
Contact Name: Barbara BowerHe left a widow and a young son (age 3).
His discaharge papers have the 'reason for discahrge - death'
I have copies of his discaharge papers, pay vouchers and his widow's pension papers.
Date Added: 3/30/2008
| Company H | |
Mathew Aaron West
Mathew Aaron West - Private |
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Mathew was the son of James O. West and had three brothers serving in Illinois units John T. West and William E. West in the 14th and Oliver Jaser West in the 28th
Contact Name: Jerry CopelandDate Added: 11/1/2011