Charles E. Abbott was born in Middletown, Butler Co. Ohio and by May 1861 his family was in Bloomington. At age 20 he was 5'6" with black hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion, not married and ready to join the service which he did at Jacksonville, IL. He was a Private in Co. E, 14th Illinois US Infantry. He was wounded at Battle of Shiloh, TN.
His funeral was held at Phoenix Hall on Tuesday, May 13, 1862 along with another soldier, Emanuel Keve. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both those young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Suday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City hospital, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine premises. Keve leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death, in both these young men, society and our country have lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more, Though the loss fails heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's alter, we should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
His funeral was held at Phoenix Hall on Tuesday, May 13, 1862 along with another soldier, Emanuel Keve. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both those young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Suday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City hospital, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine premises. Keve leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death, in both these young men, society and our country have lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more, Though the loss fails heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's alter, we should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
Charles E. Abbott was born in Middletown, Butler Co. Ohio and by May 1861 his family was in Bloomington. At age 20 he was 5'6" with black hair, gray eyes and a dark complexion, not married and ready to join the service which he did at Jacksonville, IL. He was a Private in Co. E, 14th Illinois US Infantry. He was wounded at Battle of Shiloh, TN.
His funeral was held at Phoenix Hall on Tuesday, May 13, 1862 along with another soldier, Emanuel Keve. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both those young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Suday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City hospital, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine premises. Keve leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death, in both these young men, society and our country have lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more, Though the loss fails heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's alter, we should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
His funeral was held at Phoenix Hall on Tuesday, May 13, 1862 along with another soldier, Emanuel Keve. The attendance was large, and, as heretofore on like occasions, all seemed deeply impressed with the ceremonies. The exercises were conducted by Reve, Price and Pitzer, were of an appropriate and solemn character. The fire companies, of which the deceased were members, were present; also the Zousre Cadets. Both those young men were wounded in the struggle on Shiloh plains. Young Keve fell on Suday afternoon, severely wounded; was subsequently removed to Mound City hospital, where, through the want of attention it is thought, he died. He was a young man of excellent character and fine premises. Keve leaves a widowed and aged mother to mourn his loss. Young Abbott enlisted in the commencement of the struggle; was universally respected by his comrades, and did good service for his country. He was wounded in the abdomen in the early part of the fight, brought home and hopes entertained of his recovery, until within a few days of his death, in both these young men, society and our country have lost worthy members. They are dead, honorably dead, and their memories will not soon be forgotten.
Thus far our town and county have suffered terribly from this rebellion, and from the number in the field, we may in the nature of things, expect to lose more, Though the loss fails heavily upon us, yet while they are willing to offer themselves up as sacrifices on their country's alter, we should not in our sorrow forget that the glory was through them - that "it is sweet to die for one's country" - that it behooves us to honor them while sleeping, as we honored them while fighting our country's battles for us.
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