(NOTE: Robert Brown probably never had his portrait taken prior to the Civil War. However, during the 10 month period that the 86th Illinois was in the Nashville, Tennessee area in 1862-63, Robert, like most of the Union soldiers in the Nashville area, probably took the time to sit for a portrait to send home to the loved ones that he left behind. These portraits were printed in the form of what was called a "dagerreotype", a "tin type", or, more often, in the new fangled form of what was called a CDV. This was a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card, and the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made. Most of the time, they had a dozen or more made, so they could not only send them home to their loved ones, but also so they could swap pictures with their tentmates and messmates.
Robert Brown then survived the war and lived late into the 19th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his Civil War era portrait added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see ANY pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT BROWN, Co. B, 86th Illinois
Robert Brown was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1834) in __________, Indiana, the son of __________ Brown and __________ (__________) Brown.
I have yet to identify Robert Brown in the 1850 census, but Robert Brown is believed to have come to Illinois in the 1850's, perhaps alone, but, he is believed to be the Robert E. Brown we find in Hennepin Township, Putnam County, Illinois in the 1860 census;
Charles Pate 26 Farm Laborer IND.
Robert E. Brown 26 Farm Laborer IND.
On August 14, 1862, Robert Brown came to Marshall County where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County for service in the Union Army by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered Robert listed Hennepin in Putnam County as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BROWN, ROBERT
Rank PVT Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence HENNEPIN, PUTNAM CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 6 Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where MARSHALL CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT BREASLEY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Brearley had about 100 volunteers, he led the Marshall County company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Brearley and 88 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. B of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Brearley was elected Captain of Co. B.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private Robert Brown served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Robert was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia; Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with Sherman on his infamous "March to the Sea."
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. They were soon on a train bound for Chicago, Illinois, where they were discharged from the service.
Robert Brown was married to Jennie Morrison on ____________ __, 18__ in ___________ County, ____________. Jennie was born c. 1847/48 in Kentucky,
According to the 1900 census, four children were born to Robert Brown and Jennie (Morrison) Brown, three dying young. These include;
1. Robert M. Brown, born March 5, 1876 in Albany, Oregon. Robert was married to Lydia __________, believed to be Leeper. They are not believed to have had any children who lived. They did have;
A. Male Child Brown, stillborn 19 Jan 1910 Albany, Linn county, Oregon. This was Lydia's 5th child, the first _________ being with her 1st spouse, Albert Rockwell).
At the time of the 1920 census, Robert and Lydia are found in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with his mother and stepson;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Robert died on September 14, 1945 in Independence, Polk County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 65128156.
2. ____________ Brown
3. ____________ Brown
4. ____________ Brown
Robert and Jennie Brown moved west to Oregon in 18__, where he settled in Albany, Oregon.
At the time of the 1880 census, Robert Brown is found residing in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, where he is employed as a Teamster. His father and mother were born in
Maryland and North Carolina, respectively;
Robert BROWN, Self Gender: Male Birth: KY
Jennie BROWN, Wife Gender: Female Birth: KY
Robie BROWN, Son Gender: Male Birth: OR
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois organized and held a reunion in Peoria, Illinois during the week of August 27, 1887, the 25th anniversary of the mustering in of the old 86th back in 1862. This reunion was attended by more than 130 veterans of the 86th and their families and was such a success that it was decided to continue to hold these reunion in August of each year in Peoria as long as possible. For a number of years, the reunions continued to grow as more and more veterans of the 86th were located and they were held long into the 1900's, the last being held in 1923, when it was finally "tearfully" decided that they were too old and too few to continue them after 1923.
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions, the great distance to be traveled and the difficulty in making that trip in the late 1800's probably playing a part. However, he stayed in contact with the "boys" back in Central Illinois and in the 1899 reunion booklet, the following letter from Robert Brown was published;
"I want to thank you again and again for your many acts of kindness to me. First came the programme of the reunion, then my magnificent badge and last but not least by any means, my dear little book ladened with good news, kind words and loving letters, all for which I can not be grateful enough to you pen, paper or pencil is not enough to express my thanks. Hoping you may live a long and happy life (as well as a useful one) and at last an abundant entrance into our Home not made with hands and where Comrades never part, is the earnest wish of your old Comrade away on this Pacific coast. Robert Brown, Co. B"
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions that he probably would have so enjoyed. Robert Brown died later that year on November 13, 1899 in Linn County, Oregon, joining the many veterans of the 86th how had passed on before him in that final and forever reunion of the old 86th in heaven. The mortal remains of Private Robert Brown, Co. B, 86th Illinois were laid in the Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
In 1900, Mrs Jennie (Morrison) Brown purchased a gavel there in Oregon and sent it to E. E. Peters, Commander of the 86th Illinois for the year 1899/1900, with the following letter. "Albany, Lynn Co., Oregon, August 20, 1900, Commander Peters - And comrades of the 86th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. My Blessed Soldier Boys's Brothers; In the name of your Sacred Dead I present you this gavel as a souvenir from far off Oregon, may you all enjoy many more reunions, and at last be abundantly prepared to pass inspection by our grand Commander that never lost a battle, is the sincere prayer of a sister in all Grand Army work. MRS. JENNIE MORRISON BROWN, Department Chaplain of Oregon"
In 1910, Jennie is still in Linn County, Oregon living with her son. At the time of the 1920 census, Jennie Brown is found residing in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with her son, Robert M. Brown;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Jennie (Morrison) Brown passed away on ___________ __, 192__, and her mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ____________, Oregon.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Brown family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Robert Brown and the Brown family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Private Robert Brown, especially any showing him in uniform, added to his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
Robert Brown then survived the war and lived late into the 19th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his Civil War era portrait added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see ANY pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT BROWN, Co. B, 86th Illinois
Robert Brown was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1834) in __________, Indiana, the son of __________ Brown and __________ (__________) Brown.
I have yet to identify Robert Brown in the 1850 census, but Robert Brown is believed to have come to Illinois in the 1850's, perhaps alone, but, he is believed to be the Robert E. Brown we find in Hennepin Township, Putnam County, Illinois in the 1860 census;
Charles Pate 26 Farm Laborer IND.
Robert E. Brown 26 Farm Laborer IND.
On August 14, 1862, Robert Brown came to Marshall County where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County for service in the Union Army by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered Robert listed Hennepin in Putnam County as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BROWN, ROBERT
Rank PVT Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence HENNEPIN, PUTNAM CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 6 Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where MARSHALL CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT BREASLEY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Brearley had about 100 volunteers, he led the Marshall County company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Brearley and 88 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. B of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Brearley was elected Captain of Co. B.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private Robert Brown served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Robert was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia; Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with Sherman on his infamous "March to the Sea."
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. They were soon on a train bound for Chicago, Illinois, where they were discharged from the service.
Robert Brown was married to Jennie Morrison on ____________ __, 18__ in ___________ County, ____________. Jennie was born c. 1847/48 in Kentucky,
According to the 1900 census, four children were born to Robert Brown and Jennie (Morrison) Brown, three dying young. These include;
1. Robert M. Brown, born March 5, 1876 in Albany, Oregon. Robert was married to Lydia __________, believed to be Leeper. They are not believed to have had any children who lived. They did have;
A. Male Child Brown, stillborn 19 Jan 1910 Albany, Linn county, Oregon. This was Lydia's 5th child, the first _________ being with her 1st spouse, Albert Rockwell).
At the time of the 1920 census, Robert and Lydia are found in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with his mother and stepson;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Robert died on September 14, 1945 in Independence, Polk County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 65128156.
2. ____________ Brown
3. ____________ Brown
4. ____________ Brown
Robert and Jennie Brown moved west to Oregon in 18__, where he settled in Albany, Oregon.
At the time of the 1880 census, Robert Brown is found residing in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, where he is employed as a Teamster. His father and mother were born in
Maryland and North Carolina, respectively;
Robert BROWN, Self Gender: Male Birth: KY
Jennie BROWN, Wife Gender: Female Birth: KY
Robie BROWN, Son Gender: Male Birth: OR
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois organized and held a reunion in Peoria, Illinois during the week of August 27, 1887, the 25th anniversary of the mustering in of the old 86th back in 1862. This reunion was attended by more than 130 veterans of the 86th and their families and was such a success that it was decided to continue to hold these reunion in August of each year in Peoria as long as possible. For a number of years, the reunions continued to grow as more and more veterans of the 86th were located and they were held long into the 1900's, the last being held in 1923, when it was finally "tearfully" decided that they were too old and too few to continue them after 1923.
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions, the great distance to be traveled and the difficulty in making that trip in the late 1800's probably playing a part. However, he stayed in contact with the "boys" back in Central Illinois and in the 1899 reunion booklet, the following letter from Robert Brown was published;
"I want to thank you again and again for your many acts of kindness to me. First came the programme of the reunion, then my magnificent badge and last but not least by any means, my dear little book ladened with good news, kind words and loving letters, all for which I can not be grateful enough to you pen, paper or pencil is not enough to express my thanks. Hoping you may live a long and happy life (as well as a useful one) and at last an abundant entrance into our Home not made with hands and where Comrades never part, is the earnest wish of your old Comrade away on this Pacific coast. Robert Brown, Co. B"
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions that he probably would have so enjoyed. Robert Brown died later that year on November 13, 1899 in Linn County, Oregon, joining the many veterans of the 86th how had passed on before him in that final and forever reunion of the old 86th in heaven. The mortal remains of Private Robert Brown, Co. B, 86th Illinois were laid in the Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
In 1900, Mrs Jennie (Morrison) Brown purchased a gavel there in Oregon and sent it to E. E. Peters, Commander of the 86th Illinois for the year 1899/1900, with the following letter. "Albany, Lynn Co., Oregon, August 20, 1900, Commander Peters - And comrades of the 86th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. My Blessed Soldier Boys's Brothers; In the name of your Sacred Dead I present you this gavel as a souvenir from far off Oregon, may you all enjoy many more reunions, and at last be abundantly prepared to pass inspection by our grand Commander that never lost a battle, is the sincere prayer of a sister in all Grand Army work. MRS. JENNIE MORRISON BROWN, Department Chaplain of Oregon"
In 1910, Jennie is still in Linn County, Oregon living with her son. At the time of the 1920 census, Jennie Brown is found residing in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with her son, Robert M. Brown;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Jennie (Morrison) Brown passed away on ___________ __, 192__, and her mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ____________, Oregon.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Brown family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Robert Brown and the Brown family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Private Robert Brown, especially any showing him in uniform, added to his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
(NOTE: Robert Brown probably never had his portrait taken prior to the Civil War. However, during the 10 month period that the 86th Illinois was in the Nashville, Tennessee area in 1862-63, Robert, like most of the Union soldiers in the Nashville area, probably took the time to sit for a portrait to send home to the loved ones that he left behind. These portraits were printed in the form of what was called a "dagerreotype", a "tin type", or, more often, in the new fangled form of what was called a CDV. This was a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card, and the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made. Most of the time, they had a dozen or more made, so they could not only send them home to their loved ones, but also so they could swap pictures with their tentmates and messmates.
Robert Brown then survived the war and lived late into the 19th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his Civil War era portrait added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see ANY pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT BROWN, Co. B, 86th Illinois
Robert Brown was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1834) in __________, Indiana, the son of __________ Brown and __________ (__________) Brown.
I have yet to identify Robert Brown in the 1850 census, but Robert Brown is believed to have come to Illinois in the 1850's, perhaps alone, but, he is believed to be the Robert E. Brown we find in Hennepin Township, Putnam County, Illinois in the 1860 census;
Charles Pate 26 Farm Laborer IND.
Robert E. Brown 26 Farm Laborer IND.
On August 14, 1862, Robert Brown came to Marshall County where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County for service in the Union Army by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered Robert listed Hennepin in Putnam County as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BROWN, ROBERT
Rank PVT Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence HENNEPIN, PUTNAM CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 6 Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where MARSHALL CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT BREASLEY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Brearley had about 100 volunteers, he led the Marshall County company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Brearley and 88 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. B of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Brearley was elected Captain of Co. B.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private Robert Brown served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Robert was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia; Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with Sherman on his infamous "March to the Sea."
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. They were soon on a train bound for Chicago, Illinois, where they were discharged from the service.
Robert Brown was married to Jennie Morrison on ____________ __, 18__ in ___________ County, ____________. Jennie was born c. 1847/48 in Kentucky,
According to the 1900 census, four children were born to Robert Brown and Jennie (Morrison) Brown, three dying young. These include;
1. Robert M. Brown, born March 5, 1876 in Albany, Oregon. Robert was married to Lydia __________, believed to be Leeper. They are not believed to have had any children who lived. They did have;
A. Male Child Brown, stillborn 19 Jan 1910 Albany, Linn county, Oregon. This was Lydia's 5th child, the first _________ being with her 1st spouse, Albert Rockwell).
At the time of the 1920 census, Robert and Lydia are found in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with his mother and stepson;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Robert died on September 14, 1945 in Independence, Polk County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 65128156.
2. ____________ Brown
3. ____________ Brown
4. ____________ Brown
Robert and Jennie Brown moved west to Oregon in 18__, where he settled in Albany, Oregon.
At the time of the 1880 census, Robert Brown is found residing in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, where he is employed as a Teamster. His father and mother were born in
Maryland and North Carolina, respectively;
Robert BROWN, Self Gender: Male Birth: KY
Jennie BROWN, Wife Gender: Female Birth: KY
Robie BROWN, Son Gender: Male Birth: OR
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois organized and held a reunion in Peoria, Illinois during the week of August 27, 1887, the 25th anniversary of the mustering in of the old 86th back in 1862. This reunion was attended by more than 130 veterans of the 86th and their families and was such a success that it was decided to continue to hold these reunion in August of each year in Peoria as long as possible. For a number of years, the reunions continued to grow as more and more veterans of the 86th were located and they were held long into the 1900's, the last being held in 1923, when it was finally "tearfully" decided that they were too old and too few to continue them after 1923.
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions, the great distance to be traveled and the difficulty in making that trip in the late 1800's probably playing a part. However, he stayed in contact with the "boys" back in Central Illinois and in the 1899 reunion booklet, the following letter from Robert Brown was published;
"I want to thank you again and again for your many acts of kindness to me. First came the programme of the reunion, then my magnificent badge and last but not least by any means, my dear little book ladened with good news, kind words and loving letters, all for which I can not be grateful enough to you pen, paper or pencil is not enough to express my thanks. Hoping you may live a long and happy life (as well as a useful one) and at last an abundant entrance into our Home not made with hands and where Comrades never part, is the earnest wish of your old Comrade away on this Pacific coast. Robert Brown, Co. B"
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions that he probably would have so enjoyed. Robert Brown died later that year on November 13, 1899 in Linn County, Oregon, joining the many veterans of the 86th how had passed on before him in that final and forever reunion of the old 86th in heaven. The mortal remains of Private Robert Brown, Co. B, 86th Illinois were laid in the Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
In 1900, Mrs Jennie (Morrison) Brown purchased a gavel there in Oregon and sent it to E. E. Peters, Commander of the 86th Illinois for the year 1899/1900, with the following letter. "Albany, Lynn Co., Oregon, August 20, 1900, Commander Peters - And comrades of the 86th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. My Blessed Soldier Boys's Brothers; In the name of your Sacred Dead I present you this gavel as a souvenir from far off Oregon, may you all enjoy many more reunions, and at last be abundantly prepared to pass inspection by our grand Commander that never lost a battle, is the sincere prayer of a sister in all Grand Army work. MRS. JENNIE MORRISON BROWN, Department Chaplain of Oregon"
In 1910, Jennie is still in Linn County, Oregon living with her son. At the time of the 1920 census, Jennie Brown is found residing in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with her son, Robert M. Brown;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Jennie (Morrison) Brown passed away on ___________ __, 192__, and her mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ____________, Oregon.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Brown family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Robert Brown and the Brown family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Private Robert Brown, especially any showing him in uniform, added to his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
Robert Brown then survived the war and lived late into the 19th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his Civil War era portrait added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see ANY pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT BROWN, Co. B, 86th Illinois
Robert Brown was born on __________ __, 18__ (c. 1834) in __________, Indiana, the son of __________ Brown and __________ (__________) Brown.
I have yet to identify Robert Brown in the 1850 census, but Robert Brown is believed to have come to Illinois in the 1850's, perhaps alone, but, he is believed to be the Robert E. Brown we find in Hennepin Township, Putnam County, Illinois in the 1860 census;
Charles Pate 26 Farm Laborer IND.
Robert E. Brown 26 Farm Laborer IND.
On August 14, 1862, Robert Brown came to Marshall County where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County for service in the Union Army by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered Robert listed Hennepin in Putnam County as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BROWN, ROBERT
Rank PVT Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence HENNEPIN, PUTNAM CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 6 Hair DARK
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity IN
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where MARSHALL CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT BREASLEY Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Brearley had about 100 volunteers, he led the Marshall County company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Brearley and 88 of his volunteers were mustered into service as Co. B of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Brearley was elected Captain of Co. B.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, and boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Three weeks later, the men of the 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private Robert Brown served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, Robert was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chicakamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia; Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia and Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with Sherman on his infamous "March to the Sea."
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865. They were soon on a train bound for Chicago, Illinois, where they were discharged from the service.
Robert Brown was married to Jennie Morrison on ____________ __, 18__ in ___________ County, ____________. Jennie was born c. 1847/48 in Kentucky,
According to the 1900 census, four children were born to Robert Brown and Jennie (Morrison) Brown, three dying young. These include;
1. Robert M. Brown, born March 5, 1876 in Albany, Oregon. Robert was married to Lydia __________, believed to be Leeper. They are not believed to have had any children who lived. They did have;
A. Male Child Brown, stillborn 19 Jan 1910 Albany, Linn county, Oregon. This was Lydia's 5th child, the first _________ being with her 1st spouse, Albert Rockwell).
At the time of the 1920 census, Robert and Lydia are found in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with his mother and stepson;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Robert died on September 14, 1945 in Independence, Polk County, Oregon and his mortal remains were laid in the Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. See his Find A Grave Memorial# 65128156.
2. ____________ Brown
3. ____________ Brown
4. ____________ Brown
Robert and Jennie Brown moved west to Oregon in 18__, where he settled in Albany, Oregon.
At the time of the 1880 census, Robert Brown is found residing in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, where he is employed as a Teamster. His father and mother were born in
Maryland and North Carolina, respectively;
Robert BROWN, Self Gender: Male Birth: KY
Jennie BROWN, Wife Gender: Female Birth: KY
Robie BROWN, Son Gender: Male Birth: OR
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois organized and held a reunion in Peoria, Illinois during the week of August 27, 1887, the 25th anniversary of the mustering in of the old 86th back in 1862. This reunion was attended by more than 130 veterans of the 86th and their families and was such a success that it was decided to continue to hold these reunion in August of each year in Peoria as long as possible. For a number of years, the reunions continued to grow as more and more veterans of the 86th were located and they were held long into the 1900's, the last being held in 1923, when it was finally "tearfully" decided that they were too old and too few to continue them after 1923.
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions, the great distance to be traveled and the difficulty in making that trip in the late 1800's probably playing a part. However, he stayed in contact with the "boys" back in Central Illinois and in the 1899 reunion booklet, the following letter from Robert Brown was published;
"I want to thank you again and again for your many acts of kindness to me. First came the programme of the reunion, then my magnificent badge and last but not least by any means, my dear little book ladened with good news, kind words and loving letters, all for which I can not be grateful enough to you pen, paper or pencil is not enough to express my thanks. Hoping you may live a long and happy life (as well as a useful one) and at last an abundant entrance into our Home not made with hands and where Comrades never part, is the earnest wish of your old Comrade away on this Pacific coast. Robert Brown, Co. B"
Robert Brown was never able to attend any of the reunions that he probably would have so enjoyed. Robert Brown died later that year on November 13, 1899 in Linn County, Oregon, joining the many veterans of the 86th how had passed on before him in that final and forever reunion of the old 86th in heaven. The mortal remains of Private Robert Brown, Co. B, 86th Illinois were laid in the Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
In 1900, Mrs Jennie (Morrison) Brown purchased a gavel there in Oregon and sent it to E. E. Peters, Commander of the 86th Illinois for the year 1899/1900, with the following letter. "Albany, Lynn Co., Oregon, August 20, 1900, Commander Peters - And comrades of the 86th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. My Blessed Soldier Boys's Brothers; In the name of your Sacred Dead I present you this gavel as a souvenir from far off Oregon, may you all enjoy many more reunions, and at last be abundantly prepared to pass inspection by our grand Commander that never lost a battle, is the sincere prayer of a sister in all Grand Army work. MRS. JENNIE MORRISON BROWN, Department Chaplain of Oregon"
In 1910, Jennie is still in Linn County, Oregon living with her son. At the time of the 1920 census, Jennie Brown is found residing in Salem Ward 4, Marion County, Oregon with her son, Robert M. Brown;
Robert M Brown Head M 43 Oregon
Lydia Brown Wife F 40 Oregon
Jennie M Brown Mother F 73 Kentucky
Elzie Rockwell Stepson M 21 Oregon
Fred R Burch Boarder M 21 Oklahoma
Jennie (Morrison) Brown passed away on ___________ __, 192__, and her mortal remains were laid in the _____________ Cemetery in ____________, Oregon.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Brown family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Private Robert Brown and the Brown family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any pictures that may still exist of Private Robert Brown, especially any showing him in uniform, added to his Find A Grave site and for the local Historical Societies.)
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