Robert L. Yancey PVT. Company C, 6th Regiment Illinois Cavalry. Joined for duty November 25, 1861, Du Quoin, Perry Co., Illinois, 3 yr. period. Age 23 Height: 5' 8" Hair: Black Eyes: Black Complexion: Dark Single Occupation: Farmer Furnished own horse and equipment. Appointed to the rank of Corporal, January 7-8th, 1863. Mustered out: March 1, 1864, Memphis, TN. Volunteer Enlistment: March 1, 1864, Germantown, TN. Mustered in: March 30, 1864, Memphis, TN. Appointed to the rank of Sargent, May 1, 1864. Mustered out: November 5, Selma, Alabama (National Archives)
November 1, 1865, the Regiment was ordered to march to Selma, Alabama, to be mustered out of service. Mustered out on November 5, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge, where it arrived November 17, and received discharge, November 20, 1865. (ups.gov)
ROBT. L. YANCEY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME
Robert L. Yancey, well known Du Quoin citizen, passed away at home on East Franklin street yesterday afternoon at 4:25, after an illness which dates back to five years ago, tho he had not been seriously ill until the past few months. Bright's (kidney) disease was the cause of his death.
Mr. Yancey was born December 10, 1848 (1838), in Sumlin (Sumner) county, Tenn. He came to Illinois with his parents Joseph (Joel) and Cecelia Yancey, when he was 13 years of age. They located in Franklin county where they lived for about three years, when they located just south of this city. He has lived in this city and vicinity the remainder of his long life, following the occupation of mining and carpentering until he was unable to work.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Davis. To this union eight children were born, two of them dying in infancy, and another child, Mrs. Ella Gray, passing away about two years ago.
Mr. Yancey was a veteran of the civil war. He was in active service for four years and four months in Company C, 6th Illinois calvary. During these years of service he received but one slight wound.
He was a faithful member of the Main Street Christian church of this city at the time of his death, and had been for many years. He was also a staunch member of the Loomis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city.
He lives to mourn his death, besides the sorrowing wife, five children, Mrs. Flora Snell of Monroe, La., Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Roy, Mrs. Sam (Cene) Hurt and Thomas Yancey of this city, and Mrs. G.W. (Rosa) Hill of Joppa, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Davis of Mulkeytown.
He also leaves twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will be deeply grieved at his death.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Main Street Christian church to the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Roy Mitchell Post of the American Legion will have charge of the funeral at the request of Mr. Yancey. Pastor Rolla A. Harmon will conduct the services at the church.
Du Quoin Evening Call, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 (Obtained from micro-film Du Quoin Public Library)
Note: Robert L. Yancey was born on December 10, 1838 in Hartsville, Sumner County, TN. Sumner County was created in 1786, when Tennessee was still part of North Carolina. Named for Jethro Sumner (1733-1785) a North Carolina landowner, businessman and officer in the Continental Army. Hartsville was settled in 1797 by James Hart, founded in 1817 and incorporated in 1840. Trousdale County was formed in 1870 from parts of Macon, Smith, Sumner and Wilson countries. It was named for William Trousdale (1790-1872).Brigadier General in the Mexican War, Gov. of TN (1849-1851). and U.S. Minister to Brazil (1853-1857). Hatsvillians had initially sought the creation of their own separate county in 1849, but the effort failed. Present day Hartsville is now the county seat of Trousdale County. (Information from Wikipedia)--James W. Brewner, May, 2016
November 1, 1865, the Regiment was ordered to march to Selma, Alabama, to be mustered out of service. Mustered out on November 5, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge, where it arrived November 17, and received discharge, November 20, 1865. (ups.gov)
ROBT. L. YANCEY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME
Robert L. Yancey, well known Du Quoin citizen, passed away at home on East Franklin street yesterday afternoon at 4:25, after an illness which dates back to five years ago, tho he had not been seriously ill until the past few months. Bright's (kidney) disease was the cause of his death.
Mr. Yancey was born December 10, 1848 (1838), in Sumlin (Sumner) county, Tenn. He came to Illinois with his parents Joseph (Joel) and Cecelia Yancey, when he was 13 years of age. They located in Franklin county where they lived for about three years, when they located just south of this city. He has lived in this city and vicinity the remainder of his long life, following the occupation of mining and carpentering until he was unable to work.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Davis. To this union eight children were born, two of them dying in infancy, and another child, Mrs. Ella Gray, passing away about two years ago.
Mr. Yancey was a veteran of the civil war. He was in active service for four years and four months in Company C, 6th Illinois calvary. During these years of service he received but one slight wound.
He was a faithful member of the Main Street Christian church of this city at the time of his death, and had been for many years. He was also a staunch member of the Loomis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city.
He lives to mourn his death, besides the sorrowing wife, five children, Mrs. Flora Snell of Monroe, La., Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Roy, Mrs. Sam (Cene) Hurt and Thomas Yancey of this city, and Mrs. G.W. (Rosa) Hill of Joppa, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Davis of Mulkeytown.
He also leaves twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will be deeply grieved at his death.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Main Street Christian church to the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Roy Mitchell Post of the American Legion will have charge of the funeral at the request of Mr. Yancey. Pastor Rolla A. Harmon will conduct the services at the church.
Du Quoin Evening Call, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 (Obtained from micro-film Du Quoin Public Library)
Note: Robert L. Yancey was born on December 10, 1838 in Hartsville, Sumner County, TN. Sumner County was created in 1786, when Tennessee was still part of North Carolina. Named for Jethro Sumner (1733-1785) a North Carolina landowner, businessman and officer in the Continental Army. Hartsville was settled in 1797 by James Hart, founded in 1817 and incorporated in 1840. Trousdale County was formed in 1870 from parts of Macon, Smith, Sumner and Wilson countries. It was named for William Trousdale (1790-1872).Brigadier General in the Mexican War, Gov. of TN (1849-1851). and U.S. Minister to Brazil (1853-1857). Hatsvillians had initially sought the creation of their own separate county in 1849, but the effort failed. Present day Hartsville is now the county seat of Trousdale County. (Information from Wikipedia)--James W. Brewner, May, 2016
Robert L. Yancey PVT. Company C, 6th Regiment Illinois Cavalry. Joined for duty November 25, 1861, Du Quoin, Perry Co., Illinois, 3 yr. period. Age 23 Height: 5' 8" Hair: Black Eyes: Black Complexion: Dark Single Occupation: Farmer Furnished own horse and equipment. Appointed to the rank of Corporal, January 7-8th, 1863. Mustered out: March 1, 1864, Memphis, TN. Volunteer Enlistment: March 1, 1864, Germantown, TN. Mustered in: March 30, 1864, Memphis, TN. Appointed to the rank of Sargent, May 1, 1864. Mustered out: November 5, Selma, Alabama (National Archives)
November 1, 1865, the Regiment was ordered to march to Selma, Alabama, to be mustered out of service. Mustered out on November 5, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge, where it arrived November 17, and received discharge, November 20, 1865. (ups.gov)
ROBT. L. YANCEY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME
Robert L. Yancey, well known Du Quoin citizen, passed away at home on East Franklin street yesterday afternoon at 4:25, after an illness which dates back to five years ago, tho he had not been seriously ill until the past few months. Bright's (kidney) disease was the cause of his death.
Mr. Yancey was born December 10, 1848 (1838), in Sumlin (Sumner) county, Tenn. He came to Illinois with his parents Joseph (Joel) and Cecelia Yancey, when he was 13 years of age. They located in Franklin county where they lived for about three years, when they located just south of this city. He has lived in this city and vicinity the remainder of his long life, following the occupation of mining and carpentering until he was unable to work.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Davis. To this union eight children were born, two of them dying in infancy, and another child, Mrs. Ella Gray, passing away about two years ago.
Mr. Yancey was a veteran of the civil war. He was in active service for four years and four months in Company C, 6th Illinois calvary. During these years of service he received but one slight wound.
He was a faithful member of the Main Street Christian church of this city at the time of his death, and had been for many years. He was also a staunch member of the Loomis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city.
He lives to mourn his death, besides the sorrowing wife, five children, Mrs. Flora Snell of Monroe, La., Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Roy, Mrs. Sam (Cene) Hurt and Thomas Yancey of this city, and Mrs. G.W. (Rosa) Hill of Joppa, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Davis of Mulkeytown.
He also leaves twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will be deeply grieved at his death.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Main Street Christian church to the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Roy Mitchell Post of the American Legion will have charge of the funeral at the request of Mr. Yancey. Pastor Rolla A. Harmon will conduct the services at the church.
Du Quoin Evening Call, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 (Obtained from micro-film Du Quoin Public Library)
Note: Robert L. Yancey was born on December 10, 1838 in Hartsville, Sumner County, TN. Sumner County was created in 1786, when Tennessee was still part of North Carolina. Named for Jethro Sumner (1733-1785) a North Carolina landowner, businessman and officer in the Continental Army. Hartsville was settled in 1797 by James Hart, founded in 1817 and incorporated in 1840. Trousdale County was formed in 1870 from parts of Macon, Smith, Sumner and Wilson countries. It was named for William Trousdale (1790-1872).Brigadier General in the Mexican War, Gov. of TN (1849-1851). and U.S. Minister to Brazil (1853-1857). Hatsvillians had initially sought the creation of their own separate county in 1849, but the effort failed. Present day Hartsville is now the county seat of Trousdale County. (Information from Wikipedia)--James W. Brewner, May, 2016
November 1, 1865, the Regiment was ordered to march to Selma, Alabama, to be mustered out of service. Mustered out on November 5, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, for final payment and discharge, where it arrived November 17, and received discharge, November 20, 1865. (ups.gov)
ROBT. L. YANCEY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME
Robert L. Yancey, well known Du Quoin citizen, passed away at home on East Franklin street yesterday afternoon at 4:25, after an illness which dates back to five years ago, tho he had not been seriously ill until the past few months. Bright's (kidney) disease was the cause of his death.
Mr. Yancey was born December 10, 1848 (1838), in Sumlin (Sumner) county, Tenn. He came to Illinois with his parents Joseph (Joel) and Cecelia Yancey, when he was 13 years of age. They located in Franklin county where they lived for about three years, when they located just south of this city. He has lived in this city and vicinity the remainder of his long life, following the occupation of mining and carpentering until he was unable to work.
In 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Davis. To this union eight children were born, two of them dying in infancy, and another child, Mrs. Ella Gray, passing away about two years ago.
Mr. Yancey was a veteran of the civil war. He was in active service for four years and four months in Company C, 6th Illinois calvary. During these years of service he received but one slight wound.
He was a faithful member of the Main Street Christian church of this city at the time of his death, and had been for many years. He was also a staunch member of the Loomis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city.
He lives to mourn his death, besides the sorrowing wife, five children, Mrs. Flora Snell of Monroe, La., Mrs. Frank (Pearl) Roy, Mrs. Sam (Cene) Hurt and Thomas Yancey of this city, and Mrs. G.W. (Rosa) Hill of Joppa, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Davis of Mulkeytown.
He also leaves twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Besides these, he leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will be deeply grieved at his death.
The funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the Main Street Christian church to the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Roy Mitchell Post of the American Legion will have charge of the funeral at the request of Mr. Yancey. Pastor Rolla A. Harmon will conduct the services at the church.
Du Quoin Evening Call, Tuesday, April 25, 1922 (Obtained from micro-film Du Quoin Public Library)
Note: Robert L. Yancey was born on December 10, 1838 in Hartsville, Sumner County, TN. Sumner County was created in 1786, when Tennessee was still part of North Carolina. Named for Jethro Sumner (1733-1785) a North Carolina landowner, businessman and officer in the Continental Army. Hartsville was settled in 1797 by James Hart, founded in 1817 and incorporated in 1840. Trousdale County was formed in 1870 from parts of Macon, Smith, Sumner and Wilson countries. It was named for William Trousdale (1790-1872).Brigadier General in the Mexican War, Gov. of TN (1849-1851). and U.S. Minister to Brazil (1853-1857). Hatsvillians had initially sought the creation of their own separate county in 1849, but the effort failed. Present day Hartsville is now the county seat of Trousdale County. (Information from Wikipedia)--James W. Brewner, May, 2016
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