William H. Jelly was a farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Galena. Born in this township Nov. 2, 1840. Enlisted in the 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1861; went with his Regiment to Missouri; was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Vicksburg and five or six other general engagements; was with Sherman as far south as Resaca, Georgia; was sent north from there for muster out, his time (three years) having expired. Owned 80 acres of land. Married Mary Bartell July 4, 1865. She was born in Guilford Township Dec. 11, 1843. They attend the M. E. Church; was a Republican.
William H. Jelly was a farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Galena. Born in this township Nov. 2, 1840. Enlisted in the 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1861; went with his Regiment to Missouri; was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Vicksburg and five or six other general engagements; was with Sherman as far south as Resaca, Georgia; was sent north from there for muster out, his time (three years) having expired. Owned 80 acres of land. Married Mary Bartell July 4, 1865. She was born in Guilford Township Dec. 11, 1843. They attend the M. E. Church; was a Republican.
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