81 years, 3 months, 1 day - the son of John Ira and Catherine (Van Sickle) Parcel
OBIT - John Wesley Parcel was born in Clinton Cnty Ind, June 14th 1837 and he parted this life at his home in Westfield, Ill, Sept. 15th 1918, aged 81 yrs. 3 mo. 1 day. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was 12 yrs of age and located in Clark Co. where he resided until death took him home. Sept. 1st 1857 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Berkley. To them were born ten children, six of whom died when small. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, U.S. Parcel of Casey, J.A. Parcel of Yale, two daughters, Lizzie Laws and Mary Hancock of Westfield, two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Phillips of Streator Ill. and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Los Angelies Cal. A number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at the age of 17 years and remained a member until his death.
In June 1861 he joined the 21st Ills. Volunteer Infantry and was in the service three years. He was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he drove an ordinance team, participated in all engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, enclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an honorable discharge at Chattanooga Tenn., July 5th 1864 by reason of his expiration of his term of service.
His sickness lasted only a few days, but he bore his suffering with patience. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand and help those around him who needed his help. He will be greatly missed. The casket was buried beneath a wealth of floral offerings contributed by relatives and friends as tokens of respect and esteem. Interment was made in the family lot in Maple Hill Cemetery.
MILITARY DOCUMENT - To all whom it may concern: This certifies that John W. Parcel enlisted from Clark County, Illnois, on the 21st day of June, 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Springfield, Illinois, June 28th 1861, as a Private of Captain Edwin Harlan's COMPANY "H" 21st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Colonel Ulysses S. Grant commanding.
A perculiar interest attaches itself to this regiment because it was Grant's old regiment, and the men in that command little thought that the stranger assigned to them as their Colonel was destined to become the grandest figure in the war. The recruits rendezvoused at Mattoon, Illinois, where they were mustered into the State service, and later were mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Springfield.
Colonel Grant continued in command of the regiment until the 7th of August, when, at St. Louis, Missouri, he was promoted to Brigadier General, and the command of the regiment devolved upon Lieutenant Colonel John W. S. Alexander who was promoted to Colonel, and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia.
The regiment was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, McCook's Corps, and later to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, during its service participating in engagements at Fredericktown, Ironton, Missouri; Siege of Corinth, Iuka, Mississippi; Crab Orchard, Perryville, Chapin Hill, Kentucky; Nolensville, Knob Gap, Stone River or Murfreesboro, Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tennessee; Chickamauga, Georgia; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; Buzzard Roost, Chattahoochie, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Georgia; Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes.
The said John W. Parcel was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he was driving an ordinance team, participated in all the engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, inclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an HONORABLE DISCHARGE at Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 5th 1864, by reason of expiration of his term of service.
His brother, William H., served in the 123rd Illinois, and his grandfather, Abraham Parcel, served in the War of 1812. His father's name was John J., and his mother's maiden name was Catherine Vansickle.
He was born in Clinton County, Indiana, June 14th 1837, and was united in marriage to Martha J. Berkley in Clark County, Illinois, September 1st 1857, from which union were born the following children, viz: Ulysses S., Jeremiah A., Elizabeth J. (wife of Orville Petty), and Mary C. (wife of Martin Rule).
Mr. Parcel's wife's brother, Jeremiah W., served in Company "F", 123rd Illinois Infantry.
These facts are thus recorded and preserved for the benefit of all those who are interested.
Compiled from Official and Authentic Sources by the U.S. Army and Navy Historical Ass'n, In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the seal of the Association. Don at Washington, D.C. this 9th day of May 1902. H.W. Kelley, Historian No.41457
OBIT - John Wesley Parcel was born in Clinton Cnty Ind, June 14th 1837 and he parted this life at his home in Westfield, Ill, Sept. 15th 1918, aged 81 yrs. 3 mo. 1 day. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was 12 yrs of age and located in Clark Co. where he resided until death took him home. Sept. 1st 1857 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Berkley. To them were born ten children, six of whom died when small. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, U.S. Parcel of Casey, J.A. Parcel of Yale, two daughters, Lizzie Laws and Mary Hancock of Westfield, two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Phillips of Streator Ill. and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Los Angelies Cal. A number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at the age of 17 years and remained a member until his death.
In June 1861 he joined the 21st Ills. Volunteer Infantry and was in the service three years. He was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he drove an ordinance team, participated in all engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, enclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an honorable discharge at Chattanooga Tenn., July 5th 1864 by reason of his expiration of his term of service.
His sickness lasted only a few days, but he bore his suffering with patience. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand and help those around him who needed his help. He will be greatly missed. The casket was buried beneath a wealth of floral offerings contributed by relatives and friends as tokens of respect and esteem. Interment was made in the family lot in Maple Hill Cemetery.
MILITARY DOCUMENT - To all whom it may concern: This certifies that John W. Parcel enlisted from Clark County, Illnois, on the 21st day of June, 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Springfield, Illinois, June 28th 1861, as a Private of Captain Edwin Harlan's COMPANY "H" 21st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Colonel Ulysses S. Grant commanding.
A perculiar interest attaches itself to this regiment because it was Grant's old regiment, and the men in that command little thought that the stranger assigned to them as their Colonel was destined to become the grandest figure in the war. The recruits rendezvoused at Mattoon, Illinois, where they were mustered into the State service, and later were mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Springfield.
Colonel Grant continued in command of the regiment until the 7th of August, when, at St. Louis, Missouri, he was promoted to Brigadier General, and the command of the regiment devolved upon Lieutenant Colonel John W. S. Alexander who was promoted to Colonel, and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia.
The regiment was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, McCook's Corps, and later to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, during its service participating in engagements at Fredericktown, Ironton, Missouri; Siege of Corinth, Iuka, Mississippi; Crab Orchard, Perryville, Chapin Hill, Kentucky; Nolensville, Knob Gap, Stone River or Murfreesboro, Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tennessee; Chickamauga, Georgia; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; Buzzard Roost, Chattahoochie, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Georgia; Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes.
The said John W. Parcel was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he was driving an ordinance team, participated in all the engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, inclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an HONORABLE DISCHARGE at Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 5th 1864, by reason of expiration of his term of service.
His brother, William H., served in the 123rd Illinois, and his grandfather, Abraham Parcel, served in the War of 1812. His father's name was John J., and his mother's maiden name was Catherine Vansickle.
He was born in Clinton County, Indiana, June 14th 1837, and was united in marriage to Martha J. Berkley in Clark County, Illinois, September 1st 1857, from which union were born the following children, viz: Ulysses S., Jeremiah A., Elizabeth J. (wife of Orville Petty), and Mary C. (wife of Martin Rule).
Mr. Parcel's wife's brother, Jeremiah W., served in Company "F", 123rd Illinois Infantry.
These facts are thus recorded and preserved for the benefit of all those who are interested.
Compiled from Official and Authentic Sources by the U.S. Army and Navy Historical Ass'n, In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the seal of the Association. Don at Washington, D.C. this 9th day of May 1902. H.W. Kelley, Historian No.41457
81 years, 3 months, 1 day - the son of John Ira and Catherine (Van Sickle) Parcel
OBIT - John Wesley Parcel was born in Clinton Cnty Ind, June 14th 1837 and he parted this life at his home in Westfield, Ill, Sept. 15th 1918, aged 81 yrs. 3 mo. 1 day. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was 12 yrs of age and located in Clark Co. where he resided until death took him home. Sept. 1st 1857 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Berkley. To them were born ten children, six of whom died when small. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, U.S. Parcel of Casey, J.A. Parcel of Yale, two daughters, Lizzie Laws and Mary Hancock of Westfield, two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Phillips of Streator Ill. and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Los Angelies Cal. A number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at the age of 17 years and remained a member until his death.
In June 1861 he joined the 21st Ills. Volunteer Infantry and was in the service three years. He was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he drove an ordinance team, participated in all engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, enclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an honorable discharge at Chattanooga Tenn., July 5th 1864 by reason of his expiration of his term of service.
His sickness lasted only a few days, but he bore his suffering with patience. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand and help those around him who needed his help. He will be greatly missed. The casket was buried beneath a wealth of floral offerings contributed by relatives and friends as tokens of respect and esteem. Interment was made in the family lot in Maple Hill Cemetery.
MILITARY DOCUMENT - To all whom it may concern: This certifies that John W. Parcel enlisted from Clark County, Illnois, on the 21st day of June, 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Springfield, Illinois, June 28th 1861, as a Private of Captain Edwin Harlan's COMPANY "H" 21st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Colonel Ulysses S. Grant commanding.
A perculiar interest attaches itself to this regiment because it was Grant's old regiment, and the men in that command little thought that the stranger assigned to them as their Colonel was destined to become the grandest figure in the war. The recruits rendezvoused at Mattoon, Illinois, where they were mustered into the State service, and later were mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Springfield.
Colonel Grant continued in command of the regiment until the 7th of August, when, at St. Louis, Missouri, he was promoted to Brigadier General, and the command of the regiment devolved upon Lieutenant Colonel John W. S. Alexander who was promoted to Colonel, and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia.
The regiment was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, McCook's Corps, and later to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, during its service participating in engagements at Fredericktown, Ironton, Missouri; Siege of Corinth, Iuka, Mississippi; Crab Orchard, Perryville, Chapin Hill, Kentucky; Nolensville, Knob Gap, Stone River or Murfreesboro, Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tennessee; Chickamauga, Georgia; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; Buzzard Roost, Chattahoochie, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Georgia; Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes.
The said John W. Parcel was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he was driving an ordinance team, participated in all the engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, inclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an HONORABLE DISCHARGE at Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 5th 1864, by reason of expiration of his term of service.
His brother, William H., served in the 123rd Illinois, and his grandfather, Abraham Parcel, served in the War of 1812. His father's name was John J., and his mother's maiden name was Catherine Vansickle.
He was born in Clinton County, Indiana, June 14th 1837, and was united in marriage to Martha J. Berkley in Clark County, Illinois, September 1st 1857, from which union were born the following children, viz: Ulysses S., Jeremiah A., Elizabeth J. (wife of Orville Petty), and Mary C. (wife of Martin Rule).
Mr. Parcel's wife's brother, Jeremiah W., served in Company "F", 123rd Illinois Infantry.
These facts are thus recorded and preserved for the benefit of all those who are interested.
Compiled from Official and Authentic Sources by the U.S. Army and Navy Historical Ass'n, In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the seal of the Association. Don at Washington, D.C. this 9th day of May 1902. H.W. Kelley, Historian No.41457
OBIT - John Wesley Parcel was born in Clinton Cnty Ind, June 14th 1837 and he parted this life at his home in Westfield, Ill, Sept. 15th 1918, aged 81 yrs. 3 mo. 1 day. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was 12 yrs of age and located in Clark Co. where he resided until death took him home. Sept. 1st 1857 he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Berkley. To them were born ten children, six of whom died when small. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, U.S. Parcel of Casey, J.A. Parcel of Yale, two daughters, Lizzie Laws and Mary Hancock of Westfield, two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Phillips of Streator Ill. and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Los Angelies Cal. A number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at the age of 17 years and remained a member until his death.
In June 1861 he joined the 21st Ills. Volunteer Infantry and was in the service three years. He was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he drove an ordinance team, participated in all engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, enclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an honorable discharge at Chattanooga Tenn., July 5th 1864 by reason of his expiration of his term of service.
His sickness lasted only a few days, but he bore his suffering with patience. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand and help those around him who needed his help. He will be greatly missed. The casket was buried beneath a wealth of floral offerings contributed by relatives and friends as tokens of respect and esteem. Interment was made in the family lot in Maple Hill Cemetery.
MILITARY DOCUMENT - To all whom it may concern: This certifies that John W. Parcel enlisted from Clark County, Illnois, on the 21st day of June, 1861, to serve three years or during the war, and was mustered into the United States service at Springfield, Illinois, June 28th 1861, as a Private of Captain Edwin Harlan's COMPANY "H" 21st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Colonel Ulysses S. Grant commanding.
A perculiar interest attaches itself to this regiment because it was Grant's old regiment, and the men in that command little thought that the stranger assigned to them as their Colonel was destined to become the grandest figure in the war. The recruits rendezvoused at Mattoon, Illinois, where they were mustered into the State service, and later were mustered into the United States service at Camp Yates, Springfield.
Colonel Grant continued in command of the regiment until the 7th of August, when, at St. Louis, Missouri, he was promoted to Brigadier General, and the command of the regiment devolved upon Lieutenant Colonel John W. S. Alexander who was promoted to Colonel, and was killed at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia.
The regiment was assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, McCook's Corps, and later to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 4th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, during its service participating in engagements at Fredericktown, Ironton, Missouri; Siege of Corinth, Iuka, Mississippi; Crab Orchard, Perryville, Chapin Hill, Kentucky; Nolensville, Knob Gap, Stone River or Murfreesboro, Hoover's Gap, Liberty Gap, Tennessee; Chickamauga, Georgia; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; Buzzard Roost, Chattahoochie, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Georgia; Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, and a number of minor engagements and skirmishes.
The said John W. Parcel was with his regiment at all times during his enlistment, except for about five weeks when he was driving an ordinance team, participated in all the engagements from the Battle of Fredericktown, Missouri, to Big Shanty, Georgia, inclusive, and performed faithful and meritorious service at all times. He received an HONORABLE DISCHARGE at Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 5th 1864, by reason of expiration of his term of service.
His brother, William H., served in the 123rd Illinois, and his grandfather, Abraham Parcel, served in the War of 1812. His father's name was John J., and his mother's maiden name was Catherine Vansickle.
He was born in Clinton County, Indiana, June 14th 1837, and was united in marriage to Martha J. Berkley in Clark County, Illinois, September 1st 1857, from which union were born the following children, viz: Ulysses S., Jeremiah A., Elizabeth J. (wife of Orville Petty), and Mary C. (wife of Martin Rule).
Mr. Parcel's wife's brother, Jeremiah W., served in Company "F", 123rd Illinois Infantry.
These facts are thus recorded and preserved for the benefit of all those who are interested.
Compiled from Official and Authentic Sources by the U.S. Army and Navy Historical Ass'n, In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the seal of the Association. Don at Washington, D.C. this 9th day of May 1902. H.W. Kelley, Historian No.41457
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