ROBERT NEIDER was born in Germany in 1840, emigrated to Illinois, and enlisted as a farmer from Bath. He served with his
company until wounded and captured at the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., September 19, 1863. Was reported absent (sick) at muster out of the regiment, but probably died in some of the rebel prisons

Company D was enrolled by Dr. Charles W. Houghton, residing at Bath, Mason county, and was recruited between July 18 and August 8, 1862. At the organization of the company, the following commissioned officers were elected: Charles W. Houghton, captain; Comfort H. Ramon, first lieutenant, and Charles H. Chatfield, second lieutenant.

This company was mustered in with 95 officers and men, of whom 5 were killed in action, 3 died of wounds, 1 was accidentally killed and 15 received wounds in battle which did not prove fatal while in the service, 13 died of disease, 22 were discharged for disability, 1 was transferred, and 40 officers and men were mustered out with the regiment.

Under the careful training of Lieutenant Chatfield this company became very proficient in the skirmish drill, and upon all occasions performed its duty with zeal and energy.

History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXX.



ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES

Name NEIDER, ROBERT
Rank PVT
Company D
Unit 85 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence BATH, MASON CO, IL
Age 22
Height 5' 11
Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY
Complexion DARK
Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER
Nativity GERMANY

Service Record
Joined When AUG 12, 1862
Joined Where MASON CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT HOUGHTON
Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862
Muster In Where PEORIA, IL

Remarks
ABSENT SINCE THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA SEP 19, 1863