--Melvin Motor. 14 July 1911
BORN 7 Aug 1833
DIED 1 Jul 1911
BURIED Lyman Township Cemetery
IL Co. E 83rd Illinois Infantry
Saturday, December 26, 2015
John Hummel
--Melvin Motor. 14 July 1911
BORN 7 Aug 1833
DIED 1 Jul 1911
BURIED Lyman Township Cemetery
IL Co. E 83rd Illinois Infantry
Samuel Bell
"The first active engagement in which Mr. Bell participated was at Sabine Cross Roads, where he was captured by the enemy and sent to Ft. Tyler, Tex., where he was held prisoner for four hundred and fourteen days or until the close of the war."
--Portrait and biographical record of Ford County, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the governors of the state, and of the presidents of the United States. Lake City Publishing Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1892. Page 598.
On this site during the Civil War was located Camp Ford, the largest prisoner of war compound for Union troops west of the Mississippi River. Named in honor of Col. John S. "Rip" Ford who originally established a training camp here in 1862. It was converted in the summer of 1863 to a prison camp. It first consisted of four to five acres enclosed by a stockade sixteen feet high. In the spring of 1864 following the Confederate victories at Mansfield, Louisiana and Mark's Mills, Arkansas, the enclosure was doubled to accommodate the large influx of prisoners. Approximately 4700 Federals were confined here during this period. This overcrowded condition was somewhat relieved through a series of prisoner of war exchanges between the North and the South. Union soldiers representing nearly one hundred different regiments plus sailors from gunboats and transports were confined here. In addition there were imprisoned Union sympathizers, spies and even Confederate deserters. The prisoners constructed their own shelters ranging from log huts and burrows called "shebangs" to brush arbors and tents made of blankets. A spring, located about 100 yards southwest of this marker, furnished an ample supply of good water. Their meager rations, essentially the same as that of their guards, usually consisted of beef and corn meal and were sometimes supplemented by vegetables purchased from nearby farms. Although escape attempts were frequent, very few were successful due to the long distance to Union lines and the difficulty in eluding the tracking hounds used by the Confederate guards. Even though conditions were primitive it compared favorably with the other Civil War prison camps. Camp Ford continued to serve as a prison until the surrender of the Trans-Mississippi Department in May, 1865. It was later destroyed by Federal occupation troops (Erected 1962).
Camp Ford Prison Camp
http://www.civilwaralbum.com/misc/campford1.htm
Samuel Bell
--Portrait and biographical record of Ford County, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the governors of the state, and of the presidents of the United States. Lake City Publishing Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1892. Page 598.
https://archive.org/stream/portraitbiographford00lake#page/598/mode/2up
Samuel Bell
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bell&GSiman=1&GScid=105827&GRid=74023151&
--Paxton Record. 5 March 1914.
BORN 6 Aug 1829
DIED 28 Feb 1914
BURIED Glen Cemetery
Chicago Mercantile Independent Battery Light Artillery
Jonathan B. Lott
https://archive.org/stream/portraitbiographford00lake#page/796/mode/2up
George Dixon
--The History of the One Hundred and Fourth Regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry. War of the Great Rebellion. 1862-1865. Calkins, William Wirt. Donohue and Henneberry. 1895.
https://archive.org/stream/historyonehundr00calkgoog#page/n534/mode/2up
IL 33rd Illinois Infantry
--The Thirty-third regiment Illinois Infantry in the Civil War, 1861-1865. Burnham, John Howard.
https://archive.org/stream/33rdregillinois00burnrich#page/n1/mode/2up
Jonathan B. Lott
--Portrait and biographical record of Ford County, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the governors of the state, and of the presidents of the United States. Lake City Publishing Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1892. Page 539.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Jonathan B. Lott
Jonathan B. Lott was born in Licking County, Ohio, February 14, 1839, and when eight years of age came with his parents to Mclean County, Ill., where he grew to manhood on a farm. He was a schoolmate of Gov. Fifer, and when the war broke out enlisted on the same day, in Company C. Thirty-third Illinois Infantry, and was with the regiment for over three years. On the 1st day of January, 1864, he veteranized and served until discharged at New Orleans, June 15, 1865. He was twice wounded, once a ball cutting across the top of his head, inflicting a scalp wound, and ere that was healed, contrary to the orders of the surgeon, he ran away from the hospital and joined his regiment. A few days later he was wounded in the left arm, which partially disabled it for life. When Joe Fifer was wounded and the doctor said only ice would save his life, Mr. Lott volunteered to make the attempt to procure it, which though very hazardous, was successful. Gov. Fifer has often spoken of Mr. Lott as the one who saved his life. Mr. Lott was a brave soldier, ever found at his post of duty, and when discharged held the position of Sergeant.
After returning from the war, Mr. Lott attended the Wesleyan College, of Bloomington, Ill., and in that city he was married, on the 1st of January, 1867, to Margaret A., daughter of James and Mary E. (Stevenson) Gibson.
The shanty, 12 x 14 feet in dimensions, built by Mr. Lott was the first building to mark the site of what is now Gibson City, but before winter was over he had a good frame house erected. He laid out the town in 1871, and named it Gibson, in honor of his wife's maiden name. He was instrumental in securing the post office there, but as it was so much like Gilson, another town in the State, the office was changed to Gibson City. He was the prime mover in securing the railroad for Gibson, and in every public enterprise took an active interest.He was very popular, much beloved, and always in sympathetic touch with the poor. He a member of the Christian Church and died in that faith on the 18th of September 1879. In honor of him, the Grand Army Post of Gibson City was named Lott Post, No. 70.
He left no family save his wife.
--Portrait and biographical record of Ford County, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, together with biographies of all the governors of the state, and of the presidents of the United States. Lake City Publishing Company. Chicago, Illinois. 1892. Page 539.
BORN 14 Feb 1839
DIED 18 Sep 1879
BURIED Glen Cemetery
IL Co. C. 33rd Illinois Infantry
Sunday, December 20, 2015
George Dixon
--Melvin Transcript. 19 August 1898.
BORN 19 Jul 1839
DIED 13 Aug 1898
BURIED Melvin Cemetery
IL Co. H 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Samuel A. Archer
--Paxton Record. 22 February 1912.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=archer&GSiman=1&GScid=105827&GRid=37227662&
BORN 1840
DIED 20 Feb 1912
BURIED Glen Cemetery
IN Co. I 10th Indiana Cavalry
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Stephen M. Hill
--Paxton Record. 20 April 1882.
BORN 28 Nov 1816
DIED 18 Apr 1882
BURIED Glen Cemetery
IL Co. B 19th Illinois Infantry
Lewis E. Bressie
--Roberts Herald. 10 September 1924.
BORN 17 Apr 1845
DIED 6 Sep 1924
BURIED Lyman Township Cemetery
IN Co. C 117th Indiana Infantry
IN Co. C 144th Indiana Infantry
Elias B. Beighle
CALVIN SPENCE BEIGHLE
With the development of Ward county Calvin Spence Beighle, now a retired farmer living in Sawyer, has been closely associated. He was born in Ford county, Illinois, December 5. 1871, a son of Elias B. and Catherine (Wallace) Beighle. The father's birth occurred in Butler county, Pennsylvania, in 1836 and there he was reared and educated, removing to Adams county, Ohio, in 1851, making the trip westward by boat on the Ohio river. He engaged in farming near the town of Tranquility for eleven years, or until 1862, when, in response to the country's call for troops, he enlisted as a member of Company D, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, with which be served for two and a half years. He was promoted successively to the rank of corporal, sergeant and first sergeant and he was on active duty in Tennessee, guarding the mountain passes until honorably discharged in 1865. He then returned to Adams county, Ohio, and in 1869 removed to Ford county, Illinois, where he continuously engaged in farming until 1904, when he retired from business life and took up his abode in Roberts, where he passed away in 1909. At different times he held local offices in his township, was also connected with the school board and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born in Adams county, Ohio, near Tranquility, in 1842, was reared and educated there and passed away on the old homestead farm in Illinois in 1883.
Calvin S. Beighle spent bis youthful days under the parental roof and supplemented his district school training by study in Grand Prairie Seminary at Onarga, Illinois. In early manhood he taught school in his native county for five years and in 1900 he arrived in Ward county, North Dakota, taking up a homestead on section 27. Willis township, near Sawyer. He was accompanied by his two brothers and a sister, Miss Turie Beighle, and all took up homesteads. They were the first settlers in their part of Ward county who were actual farmers, their neighbors all being ranchmen. Calvin S. Beighle proved up on his property in 1901 and returned to Roberts, Illinois, where he engaged in the farm implement business until 1906. He then again located on his homestead, which he further cultivated and improved until 1912, when he retired and went to Sawyer, renting his farms, comprising four hundred eighty acres. He is now secretory, treasurer and manager of the Farmers Elevator Company at Sawyer.
On the 2d of April, 1902, at Roberts, Illinois, Mr. Beighle was married to Miss Irene B. Bunker, who was born at that place and there obtained her education. She is a daughter of J. E. and Hannah M. (Bigelow) Bunker, natives of Maine. Her father was a sailor and served in the United States Navy during the Civil war. After the close of hostilities he went upon a whaling vessel and in that connection twice sailed around the world, but eventually established his home in Ford county, Illinois, where be engaged in farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Beighle has been born a daughter, Grace Louella, whose birth occurred in Roberts, Illinois, in 1912.
With community affairs Mr. Beighle has been closely associated. He was the organizer of Willis township, Ward county, and was the first chairman of the township board. He also served on the school board as long as he remained upon the farm and at the present time he is a member of the town and village boards and also of the school board of Sawyer. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and in 1914 he was its candidate for representative in the state legislature. He belongs to the Congregational church and is a member of its choir, possessing an excellent voice. He is rated as one of Sawyer's progressive citizens, enterprising and alert, and what he has accomplished entitles him to rank with the leading men of the town.
--NORTH DAKOTA HISTORY AND PEOPLE. OUTLINES OF AMERICAN HISTORY. VOLUME 2. 1917
With the development of Ward county Calvin Spence Beighle, now a retired farmer living in Sawyer, has been closely associated. He was born in Ford county, Illinois, December 5. 1871, a son of Elias B. and Catherine (Wallace) Beighle. The father's birth occurred in Butler county, Pennsylvania, in 1836 and there he was reared and educated, removing to Adams county, Ohio, in 1851, making the trip westward by boat on the Ohio river. He engaged in farming near the town of Tranquility for eleven years, or until 1862, when, in response to the country's call for troops, he enlisted as a member of Company D, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, with which be served for two and a half years. He was promoted successively to the rank of corporal, sergeant and first sergeant and he was on active duty in Tennessee, guarding the mountain passes until honorably discharged in 1865. He then returned to Adams county, Ohio, and in 1869 removed to Ford county, Illinois, where he continuously engaged in farming until 1904, when he retired from business life and took up his abode in Roberts, where he passed away in 1909. At different times he held local offices in his township, was also connected with the school board and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born in Adams county, Ohio, near Tranquility, in 1842, was reared and educated there and passed away on the old homestead farm in Illinois in 1883.
Calvin S. Beighle spent bis youthful days under the parental roof and supplemented his district school training by study in Grand Prairie Seminary at Onarga, Illinois. In early manhood he taught school in his native county for five years and in 1900 he arrived in Ward county, North Dakota, taking up a homestead on section 27. Willis township, near Sawyer. He was accompanied by his two brothers and a sister, Miss Turie Beighle, and all took up homesteads. They were the first settlers in their part of Ward county who were actual farmers, their neighbors all being ranchmen. Calvin S. Beighle proved up on his property in 1901 and returned to Roberts, Illinois, where he engaged in the farm implement business until 1906. He then again located on his homestead, which he further cultivated and improved until 1912, when he retired and went to Sawyer, renting his farms, comprising four hundred eighty acres. He is now secretory, treasurer and manager of the Farmers Elevator Company at Sawyer.
On the 2d of April, 1902, at Roberts, Illinois, Mr. Beighle was married to Miss Irene B. Bunker, who was born at that place and there obtained her education. She is a daughter of J. E. and Hannah M. (Bigelow) Bunker, natives of Maine. Her father was a sailor and served in the United States Navy during the Civil war. After the close of hostilities he went upon a whaling vessel and in that connection twice sailed around the world, but eventually established his home in Ford county, Illinois, where be engaged in farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Beighle has been born a daughter, Grace Louella, whose birth occurred in Roberts, Illinois, in 1912.
With community affairs Mr. Beighle has been closely associated. He was the organizer of Willis township, Ward county, and was the first chairman of the township board. He also served on the school board as long as he remained upon the farm and at the present time he is a member of the town and village boards and also of the school board of Sawyer. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and in 1914 he was its candidate for representative in the state legislature. He belongs to the Congregational church and is a member of its choir, possessing an excellent voice. He is rated as one of Sawyer's progressive citizens, enterprising and alert, and what he has accomplished entitles him to rank with the leading men of the town.
--NORTH DAKOTA HISTORY AND PEOPLE. OUTLINES OF AMERICAN HISTORY. VOLUME 2. 1917
Elias B. Beighle
E. B. Beighle, one of the oldest residents of this vicinity, died at noon. His death came as a great shock to the community, as he was taken ill only Saturday. He was 75 years old and had resided in this vicinity 40 years. Several years since he moved into town from the farm. He and his brother had been keeping house. He is survived by seven children. For many years he had been a member of the Presbyterian church at Piper City.
--Paxton Record. 20 January 1910.
BORN 14 Feb 1836
DIED 16 Jan 1910
BURIED Lyman Township Cemetery
DIED 16 Jan 1910
BURIED Lyman Township Cemetery
OH Co. A. (or D.) Ohio Heavy Artillery
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Henry Davis
Age at death: 60 yr 11 mo 25 da
From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth, Livingston, Illinois
(courtesy of Mary Runyon- Hanshew)
HENRY DAVIS
NOVEMBER 8, 1907
Henry Davis, a resident of Germanville township for many years, died at his home in Roberts on Monday morning at seven o'clock, having been in poor health for several years with diabetes, and resorted to treatment and surgical operations to prolong his life, both feet having been amputated.
Henry Davis, familiarly known to most of his friends as "Hank" was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, November 9, 1846, and came to Illinois with his parents at the age of eight years and located in Bureau county. At the outbreak of the Civil war, although but eighteen years of age, he enlisted in Co. B, 52nd Ill. Infantry, and served to the close of the war. He participated at the battles of Chattanooga, Bentonville, Atlanta and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. After the war he returned to Bureau county and followed farming there until 1871, when he came to Germanville township.
On December 12, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Henderson, at Chatsworth. Seven children were born to the union, three of whom died while small, and William passed away a few years ago, having reached maturity. Those surviving are Zora, wife of Charles Peterson, and Eugene and Roy, who make their home in Germanville township. In addition to his wife, three children, eight grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, deceased is survived by a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Roberts on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. G. Hensel officiating, members of the Chatsworth G.A.R. and many friends from this locality attending, and the remains were interred in the Roberts cemetery.
From the Chatsworth Plaindealer
Chatsworth, Livingston, Illinois
(courtesy of Mary Runyon- Hanshew)
HENRY DAVIS
NOVEMBER 8, 1907
Henry Davis, a resident of Germanville township for many years, died at his home in Roberts on Monday morning at seven o'clock, having been in poor health for several years with diabetes, and resorted to treatment and surgical operations to prolong his life, both feet having been amputated.
Henry Davis, familiarly known to most of his friends as "Hank" was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, November 9, 1846, and came to Illinois with his parents at the age of eight years and located in Bureau county. At the outbreak of the Civil war, although but eighteen years of age, he enlisted in Co. B, 52nd Ill. Infantry, and served to the close of the war. He participated at the battles of Chattanooga, Bentonville, Atlanta and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. After the war he returned to Bureau county and followed farming there until 1871, when he came to Germanville township.
On December 12, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Henderson, at Chatsworth. Seven children were born to the union, three of whom died while small, and William passed away a few years ago, having reached maturity. Those surviving are Zora, wife of Charles Peterson, and Eugene and Roy, who make their home in Germanville township. In addition to his wife, three children, eight grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, deceased is survived by a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Roberts on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. G. Hensel officiating, members of the Chatsworth G.A.R. and many friends from this locality attending, and the remains were interred in the Roberts cemetery.
George Bernhardt
1835-1905...
I cannot find very much information on Mr. Bernhardt. No obit found to date. His first wife's grave is marked with a veteran marker and his two small children have stones. So I believe he is buried in the same area, but possibly with no marker or possibly the marker has become buried or deteriorated.
These markers are his first wife Amelia (1850-1878) and children, Emma (1871-1873) and infant son (1873-1873).
Lyman Township Cemetery, Roberts, Ford County, Illinois
1. Beighle, Elias B.
2. Bernhardt, George
3. Bressie, Lewis E.
4. Brown, Marion
5. Bunker, John E.
6. Crawford, James
7. Davis, Henry
8. Ensign, Thomas
9. Havens, Edmund T.
10. Havens, John
11. Hawks, Henry M.
12. Hummel, John
13. Leatherman, J. H.
14. Liby, John P.
15. McDonald, John
16. Reehl, Augustus H.
17. Roeder John H.
18. Ruedger John F.
19. Ullom, Lorenzo D.
20. Van Antwerp, Daniel
21. Woolsoncroft, David
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Isaac C. Day
--History of Ford County, Illinois: From its Earliest Settlement to 1908.
https://archive.org/stream/historyoffordcou02gard#page/704/mode/2up
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