Cemetery records state aged 23yrs, born in Ohio and died from consumption. The 1860 census of Sangamon County, IL, states William was 19, born in about 1841, which would be more in line with his age on his military record.
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William Stockdale served four years in the Illinois Light Artillery during the Civil War and died as a result of exposure in the army, on his return to Springfield. (Sub. by Member #47066074)
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Illinois Civil War Detail Report
STOCKDALE, WILLIAM G
Rank PVT
Company B Unit 1 IL US L ART (NEW)
Age 21
Height 5' 8 Hair AUBURN Eyes GRAY
Occupation FARMER
Nativity OH
Joined AUG 26, 1863
Period 3 YRS
Muster Out JUL 6, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
Remarks AS CORPORAL
Cemetery records state aged 23yrs, born in Ohio and died from consumption. The 1860 census of Sangamon County, IL, states William was 19, born in about 1841, which would be more in line with his age on his military record.
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William Stockdale served four years in the Illinois Light Artillery during the Civil War and died as a result of exposure in the army, on his return to Springfield. (Sub. by Member #47066074)
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Illinois Civil War Detail Report
STOCKDALE, WILLIAM G
Rank PVT
Company B Unit 1 IL US L ART (NEW)
Age 21
Height 5' 8 Hair AUBURN Eyes GRAY
Occupation FARMER
Nativity OH
Joined AUG 26, 1863
Period 3 YRS
Muster Out JUL 6, 1865 CHICAGO, IL
Remarks AS CORPORAL
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