JAMES H. WESTERFIELD was born in 1838, and enlisted from Fulton county. He served to the close of the war and was mustered out with the regiment. He returned to Fulton county, but died soon after.
Company B was enrolled at Havana by James R. Griffith between July 18 and August 22, 1862. This company was credited to Mason, nut in fact very many of the men enlisted from Fulton county. Unfortunately the muster-in roll of this company is defective, seldom if ever giving the residence at enlistment, and not often the occupation or birth-place of the men.
At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: James R. Griffith, captain; Charles W. Pierce, first lieutenant, and John A. Mallory, second lieutenant.
The company was mustered in with 96 officers and men, of whom 11 were killed in battle or died of wounds received in action, and 19 were wounded who lived to be discharged or mustered out, 12 died of disease, 22 were discharged, 6 were transferred, and but 33 present at the final muster out.
During the three years' service Company B was never found wanting, and now at the end of thirty-five years its survivors look with pride upon its record. Three of its members lost and arm and seven were killed within thirty minutes at the battle of Peach Tree creek.
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Pages 360-374
*****
Aaron's parents were Aaron Monfort Westerfield (62889526)and Elizabeth "Deziah" Sloan Westerfield (1811-1850)
Marriage to Sena Kidd Mason County, Ill Aug 10 1865
U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
Name: James H Westerfield
Birth Year: abt 1838
Keyed Birth Location: Illinois
Birth State: Illinois
Admitted Year: 1900
Age at Admission: 62
State: Kansas
County: Leavenworth
City: Leavenworth
Branch: Western Branch
I have linked James to his mother's memorial despite the fact there is no documentation that she is buried in Foutch Cemetery.
Company B was enrolled at Havana by James R. Griffith between July 18 and August 22, 1862. This company was credited to Mason, nut in fact very many of the men enlisted from Fulton county. Unfortunately the muster-in roll of this company is defective, seldom if ever giving the residence at enlistment, and not often the occupation or birth-place of the men.
At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: James R. Griffith, captain; Charles W. Pierce, first lieutenant, and John A. Mallory, second lieutenant.
The company was mustered in with 96 officers and men, of whom 11 were killed in battle or died of wounds received in action, and 19 were wounded who lived to be discharged or mustered out, 12 died of disease, 22 were discharged, 6 were transferred, and but 33 present at the final muster out.
During the three years' service Company B was never found wanting, and now at the end of thirty-five years its survivors look with pride upon its record. Three of its members lost and arm and seven were killed within thirty minutes at the battle of Peach Tree creek.
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Pages 360-374
*****
Aaron's parents were Aaron Monfort Westerfield (62889526)and Elizabeth "Deziah" Sloan Westerfield (1811-1850)
Marriage to Sena Kidd Mason County, Ill Aug 10 1865
U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
Name: James H Westerfield
Birth Year: abt 1838
Keyed Birth Location: Illinois
Birth State: Illinois
Admitted Year: 1900
Age at Admission: 62
State: Kansas
County: Leavenworth
City: Leavenworth
Branch: Western Branch
I have linked James to his mother's memorial despite the fact there is no documentation that she is buried in Foutch Cemetery.
JAMES H. WESTERFIELD was born in 1838, and enlisted from Fulton county. He served to the close of the war and was mustered out with the regiment. He returned to Fulton county, but died soon after.
Company B was enrolled at Havana by James R. Griffith between July 18 and August 22, 1862. This company was credited to Mason, nut in fact very many of the men enlisted from Fulton county. Unfortunately the muster-in roll of this company is defective, seldom if ever giving the residence at enlistment, and not often the occupation or birth-place of the men.
At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: James R. Griffith, captain; Charles W. Pierce, first lieutenant, and John A. Mallory, second lieutenant.
The company was mustered in with 96 officers and men, of whom 11 were killed in battle or died of wounds received in action, and 19 were wounded who lived to be discharged or mustered out, 12 died of disease, 22 were discharged, 6 were transferred, and but 33 present at the final muster out.
During the three years' service Company B was never found wanting, and now at the end of thirty-five years its survivors look with pride upon its record. Three of its members lost and arm and seven were killed within thirty minutes at the battle of Peach Tree creek.
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Pages 360-374
*****
Aaron's parents were Aaron Monfort Westerfield (62889526)and Elizabeth "Deziah" Sloan Westerfield (1811-1850)
Marriage to Sena Kidd Mason County, Ill Aug 10 1865
U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
Name: James H Westerfield
Birth Year: abt 1838
Keyed Birth Location: Illinois
Birth State: Illinois
Admitted Year: 1900
Age at Admission: 62
State: Kansas
County: Leavenworth
City: Leavenworth
Branch: Western Branch
I have linked James to his mother's memorial despite the fact there is no documentation that she is buried in Foutch Cemetery.
Company B was enrolled at Havana by James R. Griffith between July 18 and August 22, 1862. This company was credited to Mason, nut in fact very many of the men enlisted from Fulton county. Unfortunately the muster-in roll of this company is defective, seldom if ever giving the residence at enlistment, and not often the occupation or birth-place of the men.
At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: James R. Griffith, captain; Charles W. Pierce, first lieutenant, and John A. Mallory, second lieutenant.
The company was mustered in with 96 officers and men, of whom 11 were killed in battle or died of wounds received in action, and 19 were wounded who lived to be discharged or mustered out, 12 died of disease, 22 were discharged, 6 were transferred, and but 33 present at the final muster out.
During the three years' service Company B was never found wanting, and now at the end of thirty-five years its survivors look with pride upon its record. Three of its members lost and arm and seven were killed within thirty minutes at the battle of Peach Tree creek.
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Pages 360-374
*****
Aaron's parents were Aaron Monfort Westerfield (62889526)and Elizabeth "Deziah" Sloan Westerfield (1811-1850)
Marriage to Sena Kidd Mason County, Ill Aug 10 1865
U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
Name: James H Westerfield
Birth Year: abt 1838
Keyed Birth Location: Illinois
Birth State: Illinois
Admitted Year: 1900
Age at Admission: 62
State: Kansas
County: Leavenworth
City: Leavenworth
Branch: Western Branch
I have linked James to his mother's memorial despite the fact there is no documentation that she is buried in Foutch Cemetery.
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