During the Civil War Enoch served in Co. C of the 77th Illinois Infantry as a musician.
On 5 Mar 1868 in Keokuk, IA he married Narcissa Haynard. The couple settled and stayed in Cazenovia twp, Woodford Co, IL. Enoch worked there as a farmer.
Enoch & Narcissa had 7 children:
1. Amy, abt 1869, died an infant
2. Viola E. 1872 - 1942
3. Albert H. 1875 - 1934, marr. 3 times, Mary, Mabel & Florence, 2 known children
4. Anna, 1876 - 1936
5. Clara Mabel, 1883 - marr. Russell McKee, 2 children
6. Hattie, 1884 - 1959
7. Eda, 1888 died an infant
Obit from the Henry Republican 25 July 1907
Enoch Buckingham, a veteran of the 77th Illinois, was found dead in a field at his home near Washburn, July 18. The name of Mr Buckingham was well known to the whole fderal [sic] army, having been the tallest man in the ranks. Col. Lem Wiley went to the funeral Sunday and played taps at the grave of his old fellow trooper. Mr. Buckingham was one of the famous drummers in the western army.
During the Civil War Enoch served in Co. C of the 77th Illinois Infantry as a musician.
On 5 Mar 1868 in Keokuk, IA he married Narcissa Haynard. The couple settled and stayed in Cazenovia twp, Woodford Co, IL. Enoch worked there as a farmer.
Enoch & Narcissa had 7 children:
1. Amy, abt 1869, died an infant
2. Viola E. 1872 - 1942
3. Albert H. 1875 - 1934, marr. 3 times, Mary, Mabel & Florence, 2 known children
4. Anna, 1876 - 1936
5. Clara Mabel, 1883 - marr. Russell McKee, 2 children
6. Hattie, 1884 - 1959
7. Eda, 1888 died an infant
Obit from the Henry Republican 25 July 1907
Enoch Buckingham, a veteran of the 77th Illinois, was found dead in a field at his home near Washburn, July 18. The name of Mr Buckingham was well known to the whole fderal [sic] army, having been the tallest man in the ranks. Col. Lem Wiley went to the funeral Sunday and played taps at the grave of his old fellow trooper. Mr. Buckingham was one of the famous drummers in the western army.
Family Members
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SGM John "Jahu" Buckingham
1840–1916
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Ambrus "A. M." Buckingham
1844–1918
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Alfred D. Buckingham
1844–1907
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Abby Ann Buckingham
1845–1913
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Marcus Lafayette Buckingham
1847–1917
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Sarah Harriet Buckingham Everman
1852–1900
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William Thomas Buckingham
1856–1862
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Zilpha Jane Buckingham
1858–1858
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Amy Elizabeth Buckingham
1860–1862
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