Captain of Co. G, 7th Illinois US Infantry
Shot and killed in Corinth, Mississippi, by Sgt. John Myers, who was hung for his crime on April 28, 1864.
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Tombstone and military remarks stating death year of 1863 are incorrect; published report of the death was in the Illinois State Journal, Dec. 11&12,1862
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ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
ALLEN, HENRY W
Rank CPT Company G Unit 7 IL US INF
Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, IL Age 26 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation SALESMAN
Nativity WEST TURIN, LEWIS CO, NY
Joined When JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Remarks KILLED AT CORINTH MS 3 FEB 1863 BY SERGEANT MYERS
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The funeral of Capt. Allen took place yesterday from the residence of H. C. Myers, Esq. He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, upon a beautiful eminence, beside others who have died in their country's service. To lie with the patriotic dead of his adopted home was his dying request. A large procession followed his remains to their last resting place, where he was buried under the rites of Free Masonry.
A military escort, among which was Capt. Fuller's company - taken prisoners at the memorable battle of Shiloh - headed the procession, and after the Masonic ceremonies were over three rounds of musketry were fired in honor of the departed soldier. A deep gloom pervades this community in view of the fate of this gallant and efficient young soldier, endeared to it by so many noble qualities and social virtues. It is sad to think of one needlessly cut down in the morning of his manhood, in the midst of his patriotic endeavors to assist in securing to our distracted nation a glorious and last peace.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 12-13-1862
Shot and killed in Corinth, Mississippi, by Sgt. John Myers, who was hung for his crime on April 28, 1864.
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Tombstone and military remarks stating death year of 1863 are incorrect; published report of the death was in the Illinois State Journal, Dec. 11&12,1862
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ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
ALLEN, HENRY W
Rank CPT Company G Unit 7 IL US INF
Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, IL Age 26 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation SALESMAN
Nativity WEST TURIN, LEWIS CO, NY
Joined When JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Remarks KILLED AT CORINTH MS 3 FEB 1863 BY SERGEANT MYERS
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The funeral of Capt. Allen took place yesterday from the residence of H. C. Myers, Esq. He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, upon a beautiful eminence, beside others who have died in their country's service. To lie with the patriotic dead of his adopted home was his dying request. A large procession followed his remains to their last resting place, where he was buried under the rites of Free Masonry.
A military escort, among which was Capt. Fuller's company - taken prisoners at the memorable battle of Shiloh - headed the procession, and after the Masonic ceremonies were over three rounds of musketry were fired in honor of the departed soldier. A deep gloom pervades this community in view of the fate of this gallant and efficient young soldier, endeared to it by so many noble qualities and social virtues. It is sad to think of one needlessly cut down in the morning of his manhood, in the midst of his patriotic endeavors to assist in securing to our distracted nation a glorious and last peace.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 12-13-1862
Captain of Co. G, 7th Illinois US Infantry
Shot and killed in Corinth, Mississippi, by Sgt. John Myers, who was hung for his crime on April 28, 1864.
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Tombstone and military remarks stating death year of 1863 are incorrect; published report of the death was in the Illinois State Journal, Dec. 11&12,1862
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ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
ALLEN, HENRY W
Rank CPT Company G Unit 7 IL US INF
Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, IL Age 26 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation SALESMAN
Nativity WEST TURIN, LEWIS CO, NY
Joined When JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Remarks KILLED AT CORINTH MS 3 FEB 1863 BY SERGEANT MYERS
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The funeral of Capt. Allen took place yesterday from the residence of H. C. Myers, Esq. He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, upon a beautiful eminence, beside others who have died in their country's service. To lie with the patriotic dead of his adopted home was his dying request. A large procession followed his remains to their last resting place, where he was buried under the rites of Free Masonry.
A military escort, among which was Capt. Fuller's company - taken prisoners at the memorable battle of Shiloh - headed the procession, and after the Masonic ceremonies were over three rounds of musketry were fired in honor of the departed soldier. A deep gloom pervades this community in view of the fate of this gallant and efficient young soldier, endeared to it by so many noble qualities and social virtues. It is sad to think of one needlessly cut down in the morning of his manhood, in the midst of his patriotic endeavors to assist in securing to our distracted nation a glorious and last peace.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 12-13-1862
Shot and killed in Corinth, Mississippi, by Sgt. John Myers, who was hung for his crime on April 28, 1864.
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Tombstone and military remarks stating death year of 1863 are incorrect; published report of the death was in the Illinois State Journal, Dec. 11&12,1862
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ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
ALLEN, HENRY W
Rank CPT Company G Unit 7 IL US INF
Residence SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, IL Age 26 Height 5' 8 Hair BROWN
Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation SALESMAN
Nativity WEST TURIN, LEWIS CO, NY
Joined When JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Joined By Whom GOV YATES Period 3 YRS
Muster In JUL 25, 1861 MOUND CITY, IL
Remarks KILLED AT CORINTH MS 3 FEB 1863 BY SERGEANT MYERS
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The funeral of Capt. Allen took place yesterday from the residence of H. C. Myers, Esq. He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, upon a beautiful eminence, beside others who have died in their country's service. To lie with the patriotic dead of his adopted home was his dying request. A large procession followed his remains to their last resting place, where he was buried under the rites of Free Masonry.
A military escort, among which was Capt. Fuller's company - taken prisoners at the memorable battle of Shiloh - headed the procession, and after the Masonic ceremonies were over three rounds of musketry were fired in honor of the departed soldier. A deep gloom pervades this community in view of the fate of this gallant and efficient young soldier, endeared to it by so many noble qualities and social virtues. It is sad to think of one needlessly cut down in the morning of his manhood, in the midst of his patriotic endeavors to assist in securing to our distracted nation a glorious and last peace.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 12-13-1862
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