(NOTE: William J. Huber 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, William, 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 one of two forms, the old style "Tin Type" or in a new fangled style called a "CDV", which was a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card. If a CDV was made, the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made, they had a dozen or more made, so they could swap pictures with their tentmates, messmates and for their friends, in the 86th and back home.
The William survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During his life, William probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of that CDV or Tin type 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 WILLIAM JAMES HUBER, Co. B, 86th Illinois
William James "Jim" Huber was born on July 18, 1837 in ___________, Ohio. William J. Huber is almost certainly the son of Solomon Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in or near Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania the son of Samuel Huber and Nancy (Weaver) Huber; and Sarah (McWilliams) Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in Ireland. Samuel Huber was born on January 31, 1782 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, while Nancy Weaver was born on February 12, 1786 in Winchester, Virginia.
Solomon Huber was married to Sarah "Sally" McWilliams on March 14, 1832 in Braceville, Trumbull County, Ohio. This was the 1st marriage for both. Sarah was born on June 1, 1809 in Mornethan, Ireland. Eleven children are believed to have been born to Solomon and Sarah.
At the time of the 1850 census, this is the way the Huber family appears in Bazetta, Trumbull County, Ohio;
Solomon Huber M 40 Pa
Sarah Huber F 40 Ireland
Epeline S Huber F 17 O
Abijah C Huber M 15 O
Lydia Ann Huber F 7 O
Ellen S Huber F 5 O
Wm J Huber M 13 O
Geo W Huber M 11 O
Mary J Huber F 9 O
Thos H Huber M 3 O
Letta S Huber F 0 O
From this and the 1860 census, we see that Solomon Huber and Sarah were the parents of;
1. Epeline S. Huber, born c. 1832/33 in Ohio.
2. Abijah Catherine Huber, born April 18, 1835 in Ohio. Abijah was married 1st to Henry S. Consol, who died in 1876 and 2nd to ___________ Atwood. Abijah died on May 25, 1918 in Emington, Livingston County, Illinois.
3. William J. Huber, born c. 1837 in Ohio.
4. George W. Huber, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio.
5. Mary J. Huber, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio.
6. Eleanor Louisa "Ellen" Huber, born February 14, 1845 in Ohio. Ellen was married to Charles Nelson Darling on October 4, 1862 in Woodford County, Illinois.
7. Thomas H. Huber, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio.
8. Letta Saloma Huber, born c. 1849/50 in Ohio.
9. David Martin Huber, born c. 1851/52 in Ohio. David Martin Huber is almost certainly the David Martin Huber, who was born on 17 Aug 1851, who died on 7 May 1931 and whose mortal remains were laid in the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. See his Find A Grave Memorial #39005905.
Sometime between 1851 and 1860, the Huber family came west to Illinois. At the time of the 1860 census, the Huber family is found in Clayton Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Solomon Huber M 50 Penn
Sarah Huber F 51 Ireland
Eleanore L Huber F 15 Ohio
Thomas Huber M 13 Ohio
Saloma Huber F 10 Ohio
Martin Huber M 8 Ohio
Lydia M Williams F 46 Ireland
In the 1860's the Hubers moved to Livingston County, Illinois. At the time of the 1870 and 1880 census, the Hubers are found in Rooks Creek Township of Livingston County, Illinois. This is the family as they appear in the 1880 census;
Solomon Huber 70 Head Farmer PA PA PA
Sarah Huber 71 Wife Keeping House IRE IRE IRE
Lydia McWilliams 66 Sister in law IRE IRE IRE
In the 1880's the Hubers moved west to Nebraska. Sarah (McWilliams) Huber died on November 1, 1887 and here mortal remains were laid in the Beulah Cemetery in Swedehome, Polk County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #32657506. Solomon Huber died on ____________ __, 1897.
Now to continue with what we know about William J. Huber;
On August 15, 1862, William J. Huber went down to Marshall County, Illinois where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County, by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered, William J. Huber listed Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois as his residence.
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report
Illinois State Archives
Name HUBER, WILLIAM J Rank PVT
Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MAGNOLIA, PUTNAM CO, IL
Age 23 Height 6' Hair BLACK Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 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 _____ Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC
Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
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, including now Private William J. Huber, 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 William J. Huber served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, William 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 Chickamauga, 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 received their final pay and were discharged from the service. By the end of June, Private William J. Huber was back home in Central Illinois along with the rest of the surviving members of Co. B.
William James Huber was married to Susannah "Susan" Davis on December 24, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois.
Two children were born to William and Susan, including;
1. Zellah V Huber, born 15 Apr 1869 in Illinois. Zellah died at the age of 19 on 18 Sep 1888 and her mortal remains were laid in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #145218100.
2. Claude E. Huber, born 21 Jan 1872 in Illinois. Claude died at the age of 25 on ____________ __, 1897 and his mortal remains were laid beside those of his sister, Zellah, in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #145218297.
At the time of the 1880 census, William and his family are found in Magnolia, Putnam, Illinois, where he is farming;
William J Huber Self M 42 Ohio, United States
Susan Huber Wife F 48 Pennsylvania, United States
Zella Huber Daughter F 11 Illinois, United States
Claude Huber Son M 7 Illinois, United States
At the time of the 1900 census, William and Susan are found in Ward 2 of the city of Peoria, Peoria Township, District 3, Peoria County, Illinois. They have been married for 32 years and they have had 2 children, neither of whom are still living in 1900;
William J Huber Head M Jul 1837 63 Ohio
Susannah Huber Wife F Aug 1831 69 Pennsylvania
William J. Huber was a member of the John Bryner G.A.R. Post #67 in Peoria, Illinois for many years. In a book entitled "Illustrated Roster of the Department of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic" which was printed in 1914, W. J. Huber is still listed as being a member of G.A.R. Post 67 in Peoria along with the following veterans of the 86th: W. J. Baldwin, of Co. C; S. Silzel, Musician; and J. Wrigley, of Co. D.
Private William James Huber died in the Soldiers Home hospital in Quincy, Illinois on May 16, 1919. The Friday, May 16, 1919 edition of the The Quincy Daily Herald carried the following notice on page 10;
"The body of William J. Huber, who died in the Soldiers' Home hospital at noon Wednesday at the age of 83 years, was sent to Pontiac early this morning, where Mrs. Huber is buried.
Helen Schwartz of Peoria, a niece of the decedent, came to Quincy and accompanied the body to Pontiac.
Mr. Huber served in Company B of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Mrs. Huber, who entered the Home with her husband in 1911, died in January 1913."
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Huber family, who might be able to add to the biographical information that we have on William James Huner and the Huber family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of William J. Huber, which may have survived the years, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
The William survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During his life, William probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of that CDV or Tin type 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 WILLIAM JAMES HUBER, Co. B, 86th Illinois
William James "Jim" Huber was born on July 18, 1837 in ___________, Ohio. William J. Huber is almost certainly the son of Solomon Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in or near Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania the son of Samuel Huber and Nancy (Weaver) Huber; and Sarah (McWilliams) Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in Ireland. Samuel Huber was born on January 31, 1782 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, while Nancy Weaver was born on February 12, 1786 in Winchester, Virginia.
Solomon Huber was married to Sarah "Sally" McWilliams on March 14, 1832 in Braceville, Trumbull County, Ohio. This was the 1st marriage for both. Sarah was born on June 1, 1809 in Mornethan, Ireland. Eleven children are believed to have been born to Solomon and Sarah.
At the time of the 1850 census, this is the way the Huber family appears in Bazetta, Trumbull County, Ohio;
Solomon Huber M 40 Pa
Sarah Huber F 40 Ireland
Epeline S Huber F 17 O
Abijah C Huber M 15 O
Lydia Ann Huber F 7 O
Ellen S Huber F 5 O
Wm J Huber M 13 O
Geo W Huber M 11 O
Mary J Huber F 9 O
Thos H Huber M 3 O
Letta S Huber F 0 O
From this and the 1860 census, we see that Solomon Huber and Sarah were the parents of;
1. Epeline S. Huber, born c. 1832/33 in Ohio.
2. Abijah Catherine Huber, born April 18, 1835 in Ohio. Abijah was married 1st to Henry S. Consol, who died in 1876 and 2nd to ___________ Atwood. Abijah died on May 25, 1918 in Emington, Livingston County, Illinois.
3. William J. Huber, born c. 1837 in Ohio.
4. George W. Huber, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio.
5. Mary J. Huber, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio.
6. Eleanor Louisa "Ellen" Huber, born February 14, 1845 in Ohio. Ellen was married to Charles Nelson Darling on October 4, 1862 in Woodford County, Illinois.
7. Thomas H. Huber, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio.
8. Letta Saloma Huber, born c. 1849/50 in Ohio.
9. David Martin Huber, born c. 1851/52 in Ohio. David Martin Huber is almost certainly the David Martin Huber, who was born on 17 Aug 1851, who died on 7 May 1931 and whose mortal remains were laid in the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. See his Find A Grave Memorial #39005905.
Sometime between 1851 and 1860, the Huber family came west to Illinois. At the time of the 1860 census, the Huber family is found in Clayton Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Solomon Huber M 50 Penn
Sarah Huber F 51 Ireland
Eleanore L Huber F 15 Ohio
Thomas Huber M 13 Ohio
Saloma Huber F 10 Ohio
Martin Huber M 8 Ohio
Lydia M Williams F 46 Ireland
In the 1860's the Hubers moved to Livingston County, Illinois. At the time of the 1870 and 1880 census, the Hubers are found in Rooks Creek Township of Livingston County, Illinois. This is the family as they appear in the 1880 census;
Solomon Huber 70 Head Farmer PA PA PA
Sarah Huber 71 Wife Keeping House IRE IRE IRE
Lydia McWilliams 66 Sister in law IRE IRE IRE
In the 1880's the Hubers moved west to Nebraska. Sarah (McWilliams) Huber died on November 1, 1887 and here mortal remains were laid in the Beulah Cemetery in Swedehome, Polk County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #32657506. Solomon Huber died on ____________ __, 1897.
Now to continue with what we know about William J. Huber;
On August 15, 1862, William J. Huber went down to Marshall County, Illinois where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County, by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered, William J. Huber listed Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois as his residence.
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report
Illinois State Archives
Name HUBER, WILLIAM J Rank PVT
Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MAGNOLIA, PUTNAM CO, IL
Age 23 Height 6' Hair BLACK Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 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 _____ Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC
Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
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, including now Private William J. Huber, 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 William J. Huber served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, William 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 Chickamauga, 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 received their final pay and were discharged from the service. By the end of June, Private William J. Huber was back home in Central Illinois along with the rest of the surviving members of Co. B.
William James Huber was married to Susannah "Susan" Davis on December 24, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois.
Two children were born to William and Susan, including;
1. Zellah V Huber, born 15 Apr 1869 in Illinois. Zellah died at the age of 19 on 18 Sep 1888 and her mortal remains were laid in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #145218100.
2. Claude E. Huber, born 21 Jan 1872 in Illinois. Claude died at the age of 25 on ____________ __, 1897 and his mortal remains were laid beside those of his sister, Zellah, in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #145218297.
At the time of the 1880 census, William and his family are found in Magnolia, Putnam, Illinois, where he is farming;
William J Huber Self M 42 Ohio, United States
Susan Huber Wife F 48 Pennsylvania, United States
Zella Huber Daughter F 11 Illinois, United States
Claude Huber Son M 7 Illinois, United States
At the time of the 1900 census, William and Susan are found in Ward 2 of the city of Peoria, Peoria Township, District 3, Peoria County, Illinois. They have been married for 32 years and they have had 2 children, neither of whom are still living in 1900;
William J Huber Head M Jul 1837 63 Ohio
Susannah Huber Wife F Aug 1831 69 Pennsylvania
William J. Huber was a member of the John Bryner G.A.R. Post #67 in Peoria, Illinois for many years. In a book entitled "Illustrated Roster of the Department of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic" which was printed in 1914, W. J. Huber is still listed as being a member of G.A.R. Post 67 in Peoria along with the following veterans of the 86th: W. J. Baldwin, of Co. C; S. Silzel, Musician; and J. Wrigley, of Co. D.
Private William James Huber died in the Soldiers Home hospital in Quincy, Illinois on May 16, 1919. The Friday, May 16, 1919 edition of the The Quincy Daily Herald carried the following notice on page 10;
"The body of William J. Huber, who died in the Soldiers' Home hospital at noon Wednesday at the age of 83 years, was sent to Pontiac early this morning, where Mrs. Huber is buried.
Helen Schwartz of Peoria, a niece of the decedent, came to Quincy and accompanied the body to Pontiac.
Mr. Huber served in Company B of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Mrs. Huber, who entered the Home with her husband in 1911, died in January 1913."
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Huber family, who might be able to add to the biographical information that we have on William James Huner and the Huber family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of William J. Huber, which may have survived the years, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
(NOTE: William J. Huber 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, William, 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 one of two forms, the old style "Tin Type" or in a new fangled style called a "CDV", which was a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card. If a CDV was made, the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made, they had a dozen or more made, so they could swap pictures with their tentmates, messmates and for their friends, in the 86th and back home.
The William survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During his life, William probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of that CDV or Tin type 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 WILLIAM JAMES HUBER, Co. B, 86th Illinois
William James "Jim" Huber was born on July 18, 1837 in ___________, Ohio. William J. Huber is almost certainly the son of Solomon Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in or near Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania the son of Samuel Huber and Nancy (Weaver) Huber; and Sarah (McWilliams) Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in Ireland. Samuel Huber was born on January 31, 1782 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, while Nancy Weaver was born on February 12, 1786 in Winchester, Virginia.
Solomon Huber was married to Sarah "Sally" McWilliams on March 14, 1832 in Braceville, Trumbull County, Ohio. This was the 1st marriage for both. Sarah was born on June 1, 1809 in Mornethan, Ireland. Eleven children are believed to have been born to Solomon and Sarah.
At the time of the 1850 census, this is the way the Huber family appears in Bazetta, Trumbull County, Ohio;
Solomon Huber M 40 Pa
Sarah Huber F 40 Ireland
Epeline S Huber F 17 O
Abijah C Huber M 15 O
Lydia Ann Huber F 7 O
Ellen S Huber F 5 O
Wm J Huber M 13 O
Geo W Huber M 11 O
Mary J Huber F 9 O
Thos H Huber M 3 O
Letta S Huber F 0 O
From this and the 1860 census, we see that Solomon Huber and Sarah were the parents of;
1. Epeline S. Huber, born c. 1832/33 in Ohio.
2. Abijah Catherine Huber, born April 18, 1835 in Ohio. Abijah was married 1st to Henry S. Consol, who died in 1876 and 2nd to ___________ Atwood. Abijah died on May 25, 1918 in Emington, Livingston County, Illinois.
3. William J. Huber, born c. 1837 in Ohio.
4. George W. Huber, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio.
5. Mary J. Huber, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio.
6. Eleanor Louisa "Ellen" Huber, born February 14, 1845 in Ohio. Ellen was married to Charles Nelson Darling on October 4, 1862 in Woodford County, Illinois.
7. Thomas H. Huber, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio.
8. Letta Saloma Huber, born c. 1849/50 in Ohio.
9. David Martin Huber, born c. 1851/52 in Ohio. David Martin Huber is almost certainly the David Martin Huber, who was born on 17 Aug 1851, who died on 7 May 1931 and whose mortal remains were laid in the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. See his Find A Grave Memorial #39005905.
Sometime between 1851 and 1860, the Huber family came west to Illinois. At the time of the 1860 census, the Huber family is found in Clayton Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Solomon Huber M 50 Penn
Sarah Huber F 51 Ireland
Eleanore L Huber F 15 Ohio
Thomas Huber M 13 Ohio
Saloma Huber F 10 Ohio
Martin Huber M 8 Ohio
Lydia M Williams F 46 Ireland
In the 1860's the Hubers moved to Livingston County, Illinois. At the time of the 1870 and 1880 census, the Hubers are found in Rooks Creek Township of Livingston County, Illinois. This is the family as they appear in the 1880 census;
Solomon Huber 70 Head Farmer PA PA PA
Sarah Huber 71 Wife Keeping House IRE IRE IRE
Lydia McWilliams 66 Sister in law IRE IRE IRE
In the 1880's the Hubers moved west to Nebraska. Sarah (McWilliams) Huber died on November 1, 1887 and here mortal remains were laid in the Beulah Cemetery in Swedehome, Polk County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #32657506. Solomon Huber died on ____________ __, 1897.
Now to continue with what we know about William J. Huber;
On August 15, 1862, William J. Huber went down to Marshall County, Illinois where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County, by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered, William J. Huber listed Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois as his residence.
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report
Illinois State Archives
Name HUBER, WILLIAM J Rank PVT
Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MAGNOLIA, PUTNAM CO, IL
Age 23 Height 6' Hair BLACK Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 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 _____ Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC
Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
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, including now Private William J. Huber, 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 William J. Huber served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, William 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 Chickamauga, 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 received their final pay and were discharged from the service. By the end of June, Private William J. Huber was back home in Central Illinois along with the rest of the surviving members of Co. B.
William James Huber was married to Susannah "Susan" Davis on December 24, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois.
Two children were born to William and Susan, including;
1. Zellah V Huber, born 15 Apr 1869 in Illinois. Zellah died at the age of 19 on 18 Sep 1888 and her mortal remains were laid in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #145218100.
2. Claude E. Huber, born 21 Jan 1872 in Illinois. Claude died at the age of 25 on ____________ __, 1897 and his mortal remains were laid beside those of his sister, Zellah, in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #145218297.
At the time of the 1880 census, William and his family are found in Magnolia, Putnam, Illinois, where he is farming;
William J Huber Self M 42 Ohio, United States
Susan Huber Wife F 48 Pennsylvania, United States
Zella Huber Daughter F 11 Illinois, United States
Claude Huber Son M 7 Illinois, United States
At the time of the 1900 census, William and Susan are found in Ward 2 of the city of Peoria, Peoria Township, District 3, Peoria County, Illinois. They have been married for 32 years and they have had 2 children, neither of whom are still living in 1900;
William J Huber Head M Jul 1837 63 Ohio
Susannah Huber Wife F Aug 1831 69 Pennsylvania
William J. Huber was a member of the John Bryner G.A.R. Post #67 in Peoria, Illinois for many years. In a book entitled "Illustrated Roster of the Department of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic" which was printed in 1914, W. J. Huber is still listed as being a member of G.A.R. Post 67 in Peoria along with the following veterans of the 86th: W. J. Baldwin, of Co. C; S. Silzel, Musician; and J. Wrigley, of Co. D.
Private William James Huber died in the Soldiers Home hospital in Quincy, Illinois on May 16, 1919. The Friday, May 16, 1919 edition of the The Quincy Daily Herald carried the following notice on page 10;
"The body of William J. Huber, who died in the Soldiers' Home hospital at noon Wednesday at the age of 83 years, was sent to Pontiac early this morning, where Mrs. Huber is buried.
Helen Schwartz of Peoria, a niece of the decedent, came to Quincy and accompanied the body to Pontiac.
Mr. Huber served in Company B of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Mrs. Huber, who entered the Home with her husband in 1911, died in January 1913."
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Huber family, who might be able to add to the biographical information that we have on William James Huner and the Huber family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of William J. Huber, which may have survived the years, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
The William survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During his life, William probably had his picture taken dozens of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of that CDV or Tin type 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 WILLIAM JAMES HUBER, Co. B, 86th Illinois
William James "Jim" Huber was born on July 18, 1837 in ___________, Ohio. William J. Huber is almost certainly the son of Solomon Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in or near Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania the son of Samuel Huber and Nancy (Weaver) Huber; and Sarah (McWilliams) Huber, who was born c. 1809/10 in Ireland. Samuel Huber was born on January 31, 1782 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, while Nancy Weaver was born on February 12, 1786 in Winchester, Virginia.
Solomon Huber was married to Sarah "Sally" McWilliams on March 14, 1832 in Braceville, Trumbull County, Ohio. This was the 1st marriage for both. Sarah was born on June 1, 1809 in Mornethan, Ireland. Eleven children are believed to have been born to Solomon and Sarah.
At the time of the 1850 census, this is the way the Huber family appears in Bazetta, Trumbull County, Ohio;
Solomon Huber M 40 Pa
Sarah Huber F 40 Ireland
Epeline S Huber F 17 O
Abijah C Huber M 15 O
Lydia Ann Huber F 7 O
Ellen S Huber F 5 O
Wm J Huber M 13 O
Geo W Huber M 11 O
Mary J Huber F 9 O
Thos H Huber M 3 O
Letta S Huber F 0 O
From this and the 1860 census, we see that Solomon Huber and Sarah were the parents of;
1. Epeline S. Huber, born c. 1832/33 in Ohio.
2. Abijah Catherine Huber, born April 18, 1835 in Ohio. Abijah was married 1st to Henry S. Consol, who died in 1876 and 2nd to ___________ Atwood. Abijah died on May 25, 1918 in Emington, Livingston County, Illinois.
3. William J. Huber, born c. 1837 in Ohio.
4. George W. Huber, born c. 1838/39 in Ohio.
5. Mary J. Huber, born c. 1840/41 in Ohio.
6. Eleanor Louisa "Ellen" Huber, born February 14, 1845 in Ohio. Ellen was married to Charles Nelson Darling on October 4, 1862 in Woodford County, Illinois.
7. Thomas H. Huber, born c. 1846/47 in Ohio.
8. Letta Saloma Huber, born c. 1849/50 in Ohio.
9. David Martin Huber, born c. 1851/52 in Ohio. David Martin Huber is almost certainly the David Martin Huber, who was born on 17 Aug 1851, who died on 7 May 1931 and whose mortal remains were laid in the Whittle and Hubbard Cemetery in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. See his Find A Grave Memorial #39005905.
Sometime between 1851 and 1860, the Huber family came west to Illinois. At the time of the 1860 census, the Huber family is found in Clayton Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Solomon Huber M 50 Penn
Sarah Huber F 51 Ireland
Eleanore L Huber F 15 Ohio
Thomas Huber M 13 Ohio
Saloma Huber F 10 Ohio
Martin Huber M 8 Ohio
Lydia M Williams F 46 Ireland
In the 1860's the Hubers moved to Livingston County, Illinois. At the time of the 1870 and 1880 census, the Hubers are found in Rooks Creek Township of Livingston County, Illinois. This is the family as they appear in the 1880 census;
Solomon Huber 70 Head Farmer PA PA PA
Sarah Huber 71 Wife Keeping House IRE IRE IRE
Lydia McWilliams 66 Sister in law IRE IRE IRE
In the 1880's the Hubers moved west to Nebraska. Sarah (McWilliams) Huber died on November 1, 1887 and here mortal remains were laid in the Beulah Cemetery in Swedehome, Polk County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #32657506. Solomon Huber died on ____________ __, 1897.
Now to continue with what we know about William J. Huber;
On August 15, 1862, William J. Huber went down to Marshall County, Illinois where he volunteered to serve in a company which was being raised in the Henry, Illinois area of Marshall County, by a man by the name of Elias C. Brearley. At the time he volunteered, William J. Huber listed Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois as his residence.
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Detail Report
Illinois State Archives
Name HUBER, WILLIAM J Rank PVT
Company B Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence MAGNOLIA, PUTNAM CO, IL
Age 23 Height 6' Hair BLACK Eyes BLUE
Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE
Occupation FARMER Nativity OH
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 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 _____ Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC
Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
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, including now Private William J. Huber, 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 William J. Huber served faithfully in Co. B as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, William 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 Chickamauga, 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 received their final pay and were discharged from the service. By the end of June, Private William J. Huber was back home in Central Illinois along with the rest of the surviving members of Co. B.
William James Huber was married to Susannah "Susan" Davis on December 24, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois.
Two children were born to William and Susan, including;
1. Zellah V Huber, born 15 Apr 1869 in Illinois. Zellah died at the age of 19 on 18 Sep 1888 and her mortal remains were laid in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #145218100.
2. Claude E. Huber, born 21 Jan 1872 in Illinois. Claude died at the age of 25 on ____________ __, 1897 and his mortal remains were laid beside those of his sister, Zellah, in the Caledonia Cemetery in Magnolia, Putnam County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #145218297.
At the time of the 1880 census, William and his family are found in Magnolia, Putnam, Illinois, where he is farming;
William J Huber Self M 42 Ohio, United States
Susan Huber Wife F 48 Pennsylvania, United States
Zella Huber Daughter F 11 Illinois, United States
Claude Huber Son M 7 Illinois, United States
At the time of the 1900 census, William and Susan are found in Ward 2 of the city of Peoria, Peoria Township, District 3, Peoria County, Illinois. They have been married for 32 years and they have had 2 children, neither of whom are still living in 1900;
William J Huber Head M Jul 1837 63 Ohio
Susannah Huber Wife F Aug 1831 69 Pennsylvania
William J. Huber was a member of the John Bryner G.A.R. Post #67 in Peoria, Illinois for many years. In a book entitled "Illustrated Roster of the Department of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic" which was printed in 1914, W. J. Huber is still listed as being a member of G.A.R. Post 67 in Peoria along with the following veterans of the 86th: W. J. Baldwin, of Co. C; S. Silzel, Musician; and J. Wrigley, of Co. D.
Private William James Huber died in the Soldiers Home hospital in Quincy, Illinois on May 16, 1919. The Friday, May 16, 1919 edition of the The Quincy Daily Herald carried the following notice on page 10;
"The body of William J. Huber, who died in the Soldiers' Home hospital at noon Wednesday at the age of 83 years, was sent to Pontiac early this morning, where Mrs. Huber is buried.
Helen Schwartz of Peoria, a niece of the decedent, came to Quincy and accompanied the body to Pontiac.
Mr. Huber served in Company B of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Mrs. Huber, who entered the Home with her husband in 1911, died in January 1913."
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Huber family, who might be able to add to the biographical information that we have on William James Huner and the Huber family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of William J. Huber, which may have survived the years, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
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