“Neoga Veteran Answers Last Call -- William A. Smith Passes Away After Brief Illness”
William A. Smith died Friday at his home in Neoga after a brief illness. He was buried in the Long Point Cemetery, with Rev. R. H. Osborne preaching the funeral sermon. His body was draped in the old flag which he loved so well. He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of the fifth Illinois cavalry, and served from 1861 to the close of the war.
The deceased was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 11, 1833. His father, Elijah Smith, who was a soldier of the revolution, moved to Jacksonville in 1836.
In 1853 William was married to Hannah Henson of Berlin, Ill. To this union was born four children. His first wife died in 1867.
In 1869 he was married to Fannie Burtner, and to this union were born three children. He leaves his wife and six children.
From JOURNAL GAZETTE (Mattoon, Illinois) - Mon - 02 Jul 1906
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Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report -
Illinois State Archives
Name SMITH, WILLIAM A
Rank PVT Company A Unit 5 IL US CAV
Residence CUMBERLAND CO, IL
Age 27 Height 6' 1 Hair DARK Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Joined AUG 31, 1861 PRAIRIE CITY, IL
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 31, 1861 CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster Out AUG 30, 1864
Remarks TERM EXPIRED
William A. Smith died Friday at his home in Neoga after a brief illness. He was buried in the Long Point Cemetery, with Rev. R. H. Osborne preaching the funeral sermon. His body was draped in the old flag which he loved so well. He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of the fifth Illinois cavalry, and served from 1861 to the close of the war.
The deceased was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 11, 1833. His father, Elijah Smith, who was a soldier of the revolution, moved to Jacksonville in 1836.
In 1853 William was married to Hannah Henson of Berlin, Ill. To this union was born four children. His first wife died in 1867.
In 1869 he was married to Fannie Burtner, and to this union were born three children. He leaves his wife and six children.
From JOURNAL GAZETTE (Mattoon, Illinois) - Mon - 02 Jul 1906
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Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report -
Illinois State Archives
Name SMITH, WILLIAM A
Rank PVT Company A Unit 5 IL US CAV
Residence CUMBERLAND CO, IL
Age 27 Height 6' 1 Hair DARK Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Joined AUG 31, 1861 PRAIRIE CITY, IL
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 31, 1861 CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster Out AUG 30, 1864
Remarks TERM EXPIRED
“Neoga Veteran Answers Last Call -- William A. Smith Passes Away After Brief Illness”
William A. Smith died Friday at his home in Neoga after a brief illness. He was buried in the Long Point Cemetery, with Rev. R. H. Osborne preaching the funeral sermon. His body was draped in the old flag which he loved so well. He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of the fifth Illinois cavalry, and served from 1861 to the close of the war.
The deceased was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 11, 1833. His father, Elijah Smith, who was a soldier of the revolution, moved to Jacksonville in 1836.
In 1853 William was married to Hannah Henson of Berlin, Ill. To this union was born four children. His first wife died in 1867.
In 1869 he was married to Fannie Burtner, and to this union were born three children. He leaves his wife and six children.
From JOURNAL GAZETTE (Mattoon, Illinois) - Mon - 02 Jul 1906
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Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report -
Illinois State Archives
Name SMITH, WILLIAM A
Rank PVT Company A Unit 5 IL US CAV
Residence CUMBERLAND CO, IL
Age 27 Height 6' 1 Hair DARK Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Joined AUG 31, 1861 PRAIRIE CITY, IL
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 31, 1861 CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster Out AUG 30, 1864
Remarks TERM EXPIRED
William A. Smith died Friday at his home in Neoga after a brief illness. He was buried in the Long Point Cemetery, with Rev. R. H. Osborne preaching the funeral sermon. His body was draped in the old flag which he loved so well. He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of the fifth Illinois cavalry, and served from 1861 to the close of the war.
The deceased was born in Whitley County, Kentucky, March 11, 1833. His father, Elijah Smith, who was a soldier of the revolution, moved to Jacksonville in 1836.
In 1853 William was married to Hannah Henson of Berlin, Ill. To this union was born four children. His first wife died in 1867.
In 1869 he was married to Fannie Burtner, and to this union were born three children. He leaves his wife and six children.
From JOURNAL GAZETTE (Mattoon, Illinois) - Mon - 02 Jul 1906
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report -
Illinois State Archives
Name SMITH, WILLIAM A
Rank PVT Company A Unit 5 IL US CAV
Residence CUMBERLAND CO, IL
Age 27 Height 6' 1 Hair DARK Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK
Marital Status MARRIED
Occupation FARMER
Nativity IL
Joined AUG 31, 1861 PRAIRIE CITY, IL
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 31, 1861 CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster Out AUG 30, 1864
Remarks TERM EXPIRED
Inscription
Co. A. 5th ILL. Cav.
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