Obit-The Pantagraph-Thur. Mar. 17, 1892:
"Mr. Abner Field, an Old Soldier, Dies After Five Months' Illness.
Mr. Abner Field died at his home, No. 515 East Market Street, at 10:50 last evening after an illness of five months from the grip and lung complications, during which he suffered greatly. He was born in Springfield, Mass., March 12, 1833, and was, therefore, 59 years of age. He was a gallant soldier in the union army, giving five years' service to his country, the most of which was in Company B, of the 36th Illinois volunteers. He participated in many engagements and achieved a glowing record as a soldier. Mr. Field had lived in this city many years, and was known by the most of the people of Bloomington. He was a moulder by trade, but for some years of late was engaged in laying brick sidewalks. He was a member of the Union Veterans' Union, but belonged to no other society. He leaves his wife and six children. His one son, Mr. Frank Field, is a resident of Chicago, as is also one daughter, Mrs. Kate Smith. Mrs. John Devereaux, of this city is a daughter. There are three unmarried daughters, Emma, Minnie and Aggie, the last named, the youngest being 14 years old. Mr. Field, though certainly entitled to a pension, had never applied for one until recently. Congressman Scott is now endeavoring to secure one for him and a special bill has been introduced for it."
Residence Aurora IL; a 29 year-old Moulder.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Aurora, IL as a Sergeant.
On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IL 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/22/1864 at Atlanta, GA
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 7", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
"Mr. Abner Field, an Old Soldier, Dies After Five Months' Illness.
Mr. Abner Field died at his home, No. 515 East Market Street, at 10:50 last evening after an illness of five months from the grip and lung complications, during which he suffered greatly. He was born in Springfield, Mass., March 12, 1833, and was, therefore, 59 years of age. He was a gallant soldier in the union army, giving five years' service to his country, the most of which was in Company B, of the 36th Illinois volunteers. He participated in many engagements and achieved a glowing record as a soldier. Mr. Field had lived in this city many years, and was known by the most of the people of Bloomington. He was a moulder by trade, but for some years of late was engaged in laying brick sidewalks. He was a member of the Union Veterans' Union, but belonged to no other society. He leaves his wife and six children. His one son, Mr. Frank Field, is a resident of Chicago, as is also one daughter, Mrs. Kate Smith. Mrs. John Devereaux, of this city is a daughter. There are three unmarried daughters, Emma, Minnie and Aggie, the last named, the youngest being 14 years old. Mr. Field, though certainly entitled to a pension, had never applied for one until recently. Congressman Scott is now endeavoring to secure one for him and a special bill has been introduced for it."
Residence Aurora IL; a 29 year-old Moulder.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Aurora, IL as a Sergeant.
On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IL 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/22/1864 at Atlanta, GA
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 7", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
Obit-The Pantagraph-Thur. Mar. 17, 1892:
"Mr. Abner Field, an Old Soldier, Dies After Five Months' Illness.
Mr. Abner Field died at his home, No. 515 East Market Street, at 10:50 last evening after an illness of five months from the grip and lung complications, during which he suffered greatly. He was born in Springfield, Mass., March 12, 1833, and was, therefore, 59 years of age. He was a gallant soldier in the union army, giving five years' service to his country, the most of which was in Company B, of the 36th Illinois volunteers. He participated in many engagements and achieved a glowing record as a soldier. Mr. Field had lived in this city many years, and was known by the most of the people of Bloomington. He was a moulder by trade, but for some years of late was engaged in laying brick sidewalks. He was a member of the Union Veterans' Union, but belonged to no other society. He leaves his wife and six children. His one son, Mr. Frank Field, is a resident of Chicago, as is also one daughter, Mrs. Kate Smith. Mrs. John Devereaux, of this city is a daughter. There are three unmarried daughters, Emma, Minnie and Aggie, the last named, the youngest being 14 years old. Mr. Field, though certainly entitled to a pension, had never applied for one until recently. Congressman Scott is now endeavoring to secure one for him and a special bill has been introduced for it."
Residence Aurora IL; a 29 year-old Moulder.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Aurora, IL as a Sergeant.
On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IL 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/22/1864 at Atlanta, GA
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 7", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
"Mr. Abner Field, an Old Soldier, Dies After Five Months' Illness.
Mr. Abner Field died at his home, No. 515 East Market Street, at 10:50 last evening after an illness of five months from the grip and lung complications, during which he suffered greatly. He was born in Springfield, Mass., March 12, 1833, and was, therefore, 59 years of age. He was a gallant soldier in the union army, giving five years' service to his country, the most of which was in Company B, of the 36th Illinois volunteers. He participated in many engagements and achieved a glowing record as a soldier. Mr. Field had lived in this city many years, and was known by the most of the people of Bloomington. He was a moulder by trade, but for some years of late was engaged in laying brick sidewalks. He was a member of the Union Veterans' Union, but belonged to no other society. He leaves his wife and six children. His one son, Mr. Frank Field, is a resident of Chicago, as is also one daughter, Mrs. Kate Smith. Mrs. John Devereaux, of this city is a daughter. There are three unmarried daughters, Emma, Minnie and Aggie, the last named, the youngest being 14 years old. Mr. Field, though certainly entitled to a pension, had never applied for one until recently. Congressman Scott is now endeavoring to secure one for him and a special bill has been introduced for it."
Residence Aurora IL; a 29 year-old Moulder.
Enlisted on 8/8/1861 at Aurora, IL as a Sergeant.
On 9/23/1861 he mustered into "B" Co. IL 36th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 9/22/1864 at Atlanta, GA
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 7", dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
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