Died at Proctor Home
81 years 10 mos 7 days
1903 City Directory: Joseph is an engineer for Great Western Distillery living at 113 Warner Ave
THIS CERTIFIES THAT JOSEPH BOLEJACK
Shipped from Peoria, Illinois, in May 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and went aboard the Gun Boat Juliet as Second Engineer, and promoted to First Engineer of Steamer Peosta, in December 1863, of the Mississippi Squadron, with officers as follows: Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Thomas A. Smith, later J. E. Smith, Acting Master, J. L. Bryant, Acting Ensigns, C. H. Gullick, R. T. Nelson, J. W. Richards, and W. W. Phillips; First Assistant Engineers, Joseph Bolejack and Perry Smith. In May 1861, Commander John Rogers commenced the formation of a flotilla on the Mississippi River by purchasing three steamers, which were hastily converted into gunboats, and from that time the fleet was constantly increased by the purchase or construction of vessels for use on the river. On September 6th, Commodore A. H. Foote succeeded Commander Rogers in command of the Flotilla, which later became known as the Mississippi Squadron, and on November 7th of that year, engaged in the batteries and fortifications at Belmont, and Columbus, Kentucky, February 6, 1862. The fleet captured Fort Henry and ten days afterwards participated in the capture of Fort Donelson. On March 1st, destroyed the Confederate batteries of Pittsburg Landing, subsequently ran the batteries of Island No. 10, shelled the Confederate army at the Battle of Shiloh; captured Island No. 10, defeated the Confederate fleet at Fort Pillow, destroyed their defense fleet at Memphis, Tenn. and captured the city; destroyed the Confederate batteries at St. Charles, Arkansas, took part in the Yazoo River Expedition engagements at Vicksburg, Grad Gulf Red River Expedition; capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Helena, Arkansas, Milliken's Bend and a number of minor affairs. In August 1864, Commodore Foote was succeeded in command of the Squadron by Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, and subsequently was kept actively engaged upon the Mississippi and its tributaries in destroying Confederate batteries, driving away guerrilla bands and protecting the vast fleet of the transports needed in conducting the military operations in the Mississippi Valley.
The said Joseph Bolejack was constantly with his command during his terms of service. Was always to be found at his post of duty, participated in all the engagements of his command as outlined above, and rendered gallant and meritorious service, fully sustaining the proud record the American sailor has ever achieved.
He received honorable discharge at Alton, Illinois, on the 7th day of November, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. His two brothers served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and one was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6th or 7th, 1862. His paternal grandfather served in the War of 1812, and his father was a soldier in the Mexican War.
He was born in Warren County, Tennessee on the 31st day of January 1833, and was united in marriage to Julia A. Bewley at Memphis, Tenn. on the 21st day of May, 1863, from which union were born the following children, namely, Millie, wife of Charles Diehl, Jules U., and Lillie, John and Emma, Deceased.
He is a member of Bryner Post 67, Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, on the 13th day of December 1841. Her father served in the Black Hawk and Mexican Wars, and her grandfathers on both sides served in the Revolutionary War. Her three brothers Nelson, John and Bruce served in the Union Army. Her brother John died in the service. She is an active and honored member of the Wilson Circle, No. 49 Auxiliary to the Grand Army, and the Ladies Memorial Association of Peoria, Illinois.
(This document was compiled by the Soldiers & Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society in Washington D. C. and released on 20 July, 1903)
Contributor: Gary Beard (48125100)
81 years 10 mos 7 days
1903 City Directory: Joseph is an engineer for Great Western Distillery living at 113 Warner Ave
THIS CERTIFIES THAT JOSEPH BOLEJACK
Shipped from Peoria, Illinois, in May 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and went aboard the Gun Boat Juliet as Second Engineer, and promoted to First Engineer of Steamer Peosta, in December 1863, of the Mississippi Squadron, with officers as follows: Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Thomas A. Smith, later J. E. Smith, Acting Master, J. L. Bryant, Acting Ensigns, C. H. Gullick, R. T. Nelson, J. W. Richards, and W. W. Phillips; First Assistant Engineers, Joseph Bolejack and Perry Smith. In May 1861, Commander John Rogers commenced the formation of a flotilla on the Mississippi River by purchasing three steamers, which were hastily converted into gunboats, and from that time the fleet was constantly increased by the purchase or construction of vessels for use on the river. On September 6th, Commodore A. H. Foote succeeded Commander Rogers in command of the Flotilla, which later became known as the Mississippi Squadron, and on November 7th of that year, engaged in the batteries and fortifications at Belmont, and Columbus, Kentucky, February 6, 1862. The fleet captured Fort Henry and ten days afterwards participated in the capture of Fort Donelson. On March 1st, destroyed the Confederate batteries of Pittsburg Landing, subsequently ran the batteries of Island No. 10, shelled the Confederate army at the Battle of Shiloh; captured Island No. 10, defeated the Confederate fleet at Fort Pillow, destroyed their defense fleet at Memphis, Tenn. and captured the city; destroyed the Confederate batteries at St. Charles, Arkansas, took part in the Yazoo River Expedition engagements at Vicksburg, Grad Gulf Red River Expedition; capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Helena, Arkansas, Milliken's Bend and a number of minor affairs. In August 1864, Commodore Foote was succeeded in command of the Squadron by Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, and subsequently was kept actively engaged upon the Mississippi and its tributaries in destroying Confederate batteries, driving away guerrilla bands and protecting the vast fleet of the transports needed in conducting the military operations in the Mississippi Valley.
The said Joseph Bolejack was constantly with his command during his terms of service. Was always to be found at his post of duty, participated in all the engagements of his command as outlined above, and rendered gallant and meritorious service, fully sustaining the proud record the American sailor has ever achieved.
He received honorable discharge at Alton, Illinois, on the 7th day of November, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. His two brothers served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and one was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6th or 7th, 1862. His paternal grandfather served in the War of 1812, and his father was a soldier in the Mexican War.
He was born in Warren County, Tennessee on the 31st day of January 1833, and was united in marriage to Julia A. Bewley at Memphis, Tenn. on the 21st day of May, 1863, from which union were born the following children, namely, Millie, wife of Charles Diehl, Jules U., and Lillie, John and Emma, Deceased.
He is a member of Bryner Post 67, Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, on the 13th day of December 1841. Her father served in the Black Hawk and Mexican Wars, and her grandfathers on both sides served in the Revolutionary War. Her three brothers Nelson, John and Bruce served in the Union Army. Her brother John died in the service. She is an active and honored member of the Wilson Circle, No. 49 Auxiliary to the Grand Army, and the Ladies Memorial Association of Peoria, Illinois.
(This document was compiled by the Soldiers & Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society in Washington D. C. and released on 20 July, 1903)
Contributor: Gary Beard (48125100)
Died at Proctor Home
81 years 10 mos 7 days
1903 City Directory: Joseph is an engineer for Great Western Distillery living at 113 Warner Ave
THIS CERTIFIES THAT JOSEPH BOLEJACK
Shipped from Peoria, Illinois, in May 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and went aboard the Gun Boat Juliet as Second Engineer, and promoted to First Engineer of Steamer Peosta, in December 1863, of the Mississippi Squadron, with officers as follows: Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Thomas A. Smith, later J. E. Smith, Acting Master, J. L. Bryant, Acting Ensigns, C. H. Gullick, R. T. Nelson, J. W. Richards, and W. W. Phillips; First Assistant Engineers, Joseph Bolejack and Perry Smith. In May 1861, Commander John Rogers commenced the formation of a flotilla on the Mississippi River by purchasing three steamers, which were hastily converted into gunboats, and from that time the fleet was constantly increased by the purchase or construction of vessels for use on the river. On September 6th, Commodore A. H. Foote succeeded Commander Rogers in command of the Flotilla, which later became known as the Mississippi Squadron, and on November 7th of that year, engaged in the batteries and fortifications at Belmont, and Columbus, Kentucky, February 6, 1862. The fleet captured Fort Henry and ten days afterwards participated in the capture of Fort Donelson. On March 1st, destroyed the Confederate batteries of Pittsburg Landing, subsequently ran the batteries of Island No. 10, shelled the Confederate army at the Battle of Shiloh; captured Island No. 10, defeated the Confederate fleet at Fort Pillow, destroyed their defense fleet at Memphis, Tenn. and captured the city; destroyed the Confederate batteries at St. Charles, Arkansas, took part in the Yazoo River Expedition engagements at Vicksburg, Grad Gulf Red River Expedition; capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Helena, Arkansas, Milliken's Bend and a number of minor affairs. In August 1864, Commodore Foote was succeeded in command of the Squadron by Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, and subsequently was kept actively engaged upon the Mississippi and its tributaries in destroying Confederate batteries, driving away guerrilla bands and protecting the vast fleet of the transports needed in conducting the military operations in the Mississippi Valley.
The said Joseph Bolejack was constantly with his command during his terms of service. Was always to be found at his post of duty, participated in all the engagements of his command as outlined above, and rendered gallant and meritorious service, fully sustaining the proud record the American sailor has ever achieved.
He received honorable discharge at Alton, Illinois, on the 7th day of November, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. His two brothers served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and one was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6th or 7th, 1862. His paternal grandfather served in the War of 1812, and his father was a soldier in the Mexican War.
He was born in Warren County, Tennessee on the 31st day of January 1833, and was united in marriage to Julia A. Bewley at Memphis, Tenn. on the 21st day of May, 1863, from which union were born the following children, namely, Millie, wife of Charles Diehl, Jules U., and Lillie, John and Emma, Deceased.
He is a member of Bryner Post 67, Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, on the 13th day of December 1841. Her father served in the Black Hawk and Mexican Wars, and her grandfathers on both sides served in the Revolutionary War. Her three brothers Nelson, John and Bruce served in the Union Army. Her brother John died in the service. She is an active and honored member of the Wilson Circle, No. 49 Auxiliary to the Grand Army, and the Ladies Memorial Association of Peoria, Illinois.
(This document was compiled by the Soldiers & Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society in Washington D. C. and released on 20 July, 1903)
Contributor: Gary Beard (48125100)
81 years 10 mos 7 days
1903 City Directory: Joseph is an engineer for Great Western Distillery living at 113 Warner Ave
THIS CERTIFIES THAT JOSEPH BOLEJACK
Shipped from Peoria, Illinois, in May 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and went aboard the Gun Boat Juliet as Second Engineer, and promoted to First Engineer of Steamer Peosta, in December 1863, of the Mississippi Squadron, with officers as follows: Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Thomas A. Smith, later J. E. Smith, Acting Master, J. L. Bryant, Acting Ensigns, C. H. Gullick, R. T. Nelson, J. W. Richards, and W. W. Phillips; First Assistant Engineers, Joseph Bolejack and Perry Smith. In May 1861, Commander John Rogers commenced the formation of a flotilla on the Mississippi River by purchasing three steamers, which were hastily converted into gunboats, and from that time the fleet was constantly increased by the purchase or construction of vessels for use on the river. On September 6th, Commodore A. H. Foote succeeded Commander Rogers in command of the Flotilla, which later became known as the Mississippi Squadron, and on November 7th of that year, engaged in the batteries and fortifications at Belmont, and Columbus, Kentucky, February 6, 1862. The fleet captured Fort Henry and ten days afterwards participated in the capture of Fort Donelson. On March 1st, destroyed the Confederate batteries of Pittsburg Landing, subsequently ran the batteries of Island No. 10, shelled the Confederate army at the Battle of Shiloh; captured Island No. 10, defeated the Confederate fleet at Fort Pillow, destroyed their defense fleet at Memphis, Tenn. and captured the city; destroyed the Confederate batteries at St. Charles, Arkansas, took part in the Yazoo River Expedition engagements at Vicksburg, Grad Gulf Red River Expedition; capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Helena, Arkansas, Milliken's Bend and a number of minor affairs. In August 1864, Commodore Foote was succeeded in command of the Squadron by Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, and subsequently was kept actively engaged upon the Mississippi and its tributaries in destroying Confederate batteries, driving away guerrilla bands and protecting the vast fleet of the transports needed in conducting the military operations in the Mississippi Valley.
The said Joseph Bolejack was constantly with his command during his terms of service. Was always to be found at his post of duty, participated in all the engagements of his command as outlined above, and rendered gallant and meritorious service, fully sustaining the proud record the American sailor has ever achieved.
He received honorable discharge at Alton, Illinois, on the 7th day of November, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. His two brothers served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and one was killed at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 6th or 7th, 1862. His paternal grandfather served in the War of 1812, and his father was a soldier in the Mexican War.
He was born in Warren County, Tennessee on the 31st day of January 1833, and was united in marriage to Julia A. Bewley at Memphis, Tenn. on the 21st day of May, 1863, from which union were born the following children, namely, Millie, wife of Charles Diehl, Jules U., and Lillie, John and Emma, Deceased.
He is a member of Bryner Post 67, Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, on the 13th day of December 1841. Her father served in the Black Hawk and Mexican Wars, and her grandfathers on both sides served in the Revolutionary War. Her three brothers Nelson, John and Bruce served in the Union Army. Her brother John died in the service. She is an active and honored member of the Wilson Circle, No. 49 Auxiliary to the Grand Army, and the Ladies Memorial Association of Peoria, Illinois.
(This document was compiled by the Soldiers & Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society in Washington D. C. and released on 20 July, 1903)
Contributor: Gary Beard (48125100)
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