Dr. JOHN GREGORY, Headquarters, 86th Illinois & Headquarters,15th U.S.C.T.

Dr. John Gregory Jr. was born on August 1, 1822 in Otsego County, New York. John Gregory is believed to have been the son of John Gregory, who was born in 29 Jun 1781 in Connecticut and who died on 16 Jan 1847 in Welcome, Otsego County, New York, and Sally (Robinson) Gregory.
If he is the son of this John Gregory, then it was John's older brother, David Robinson Gregory, who came west to Illinois in 1835 and settled in the area that would become Trivoli Towship of Peoria County. David is found in Peoria County, Illinois in the 1840 census. John Gregory may have come with his brother at that time or may have come at a later date.
John Gregory was married on August 21, 1849 in Peoria County, Illinois to Margaret F. Wilson, who was born August 3, 1828 in _____________ County, New York, the daughter of ______________ Wilson and ____________ (____________) Wilson.
Two children were born to John and Margaret;
1. Ida Florence Gregory, born February 10, 1852 in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, Ida is still single and is working as a Servant for the Kelly family in Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulton County, Illinois;
Reynold L Kelly Head M 60 Pennsylvania
Helen Kelly Wife F 52 Indiana
Ida Gregory Servant F Feb 1852 48 Illinois
Charles Kelly Son M 18 Illinois

Ida died in 1946 Fruitland, Humbolt, CA

2. Frank G. Gregory, b: 10 Dec 1853 d: 16 Aug 1885 Storm Lake, Iowa

At the time of the 1860 census, John Gregory is found in Farmington Township, Fulton County, Illinois, where he is a Physician;
John Gregory M 38 New York
Margret Gregory F 35 New York
Iddie Gregory F 8 Illinois
Frank Gregory M 6 Illinois
Charles Verman M 15 New York

Margaret F. (Wilson) Gregory died on 12 Jul 1861 in Fulton County, Illinois and her mortal remains were laid in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #115328620.

Now to continue with the biography of Dr. John Gregory;

Dr. JOHN GREGORY, MD, Regimental Staff, 86th Illinois

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name GREGORY, JOHN
Rank 1ASURG Company HQ Unit 86 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence Age N/A Height N/A Hair N/A
Eyes N/A Complexion N/A Marital Status N/A Occupation N/A
Nativity N/A

Service Record
Joined When AUG 27, 1862 Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom N/A Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks TRANS DEC 11, 1863 TO USC TROOPS

John Gregory was married 2nd to Fanny M. Stetson, of Stetsonville, New York, on September 19, 1865 in Fulton County, Illinois.

According to this site, John Gregory Jr. was then married to Fannie Marie Stetson, who was born on 08 May 1834 d: 01 Mar 1911 Pontiac, Michigan. They then had the following children according to this site;
1. John Lee Stetson Gregory, born 21 Aug 1869 d: 1956 Nashville, Davidson, TN; married to RUTHERFORD, Katie Edward❶ b: 1862-1888 d: 1912-1975 Nashville, Davidson, TN

John Lee Stetson Gregory
1869-1956
Marriage:
Katie Edward Rutherford
Katie Edward Rutherford
1874-1918
Children (2)
Lida Margaret Gregory
Lida Margaret Gregory
1902-
Lee Rutherford Gregory
Lee Rutherford Gregory
1904-1961

Name John Lee Gregory
Event Type Death
Event Date 02 Nov 1940
Event Place Riverside, California, United States
Birth Date 21 Aug 1868
Birthplace Illinois
Gender Male
Father's Name Gregory
Mother's Name Stetson

2. GREGORY, Eliza Margaret❶ b: 07 Oct 1873 d: 1874-1967 Seattle, King, Wa; married to HARDINGER, Charles Temple❶ b: 1856-1876 d: 1890-1962 Seattle, King, Wa

3. Charles Sumner Gregory born December 9, 1874 in or near Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, the son of John Gregory, who was born in Otsego County, New York, and Fannie Stetson, who was born in Statsonville, New York. Charles followed in his father's footsteps and became a Physician. Charles Sumner Gregory died on August __, 1933 in Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois, where he made his home in the Findlay Home. Charles mortal remains were returned to Fulton County, where they were laid to rest in the Oak Ridge Cemetery on August 15, 1933.

Dr. John M. Gregory died on January 26, 1879 at __________, Illinois and his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, Illinois.
At the time of the 1880 census of Fulton County, Illinois, these are the only members of the Gregory family who appear to be related to John. They reside near Farmington, Illinois;
M. Fannie Gregory; age: 46; marital status: Widowed; occupation: Keeping House; birthplace: New York; father's birthplace: New York; mother's birthplace: New York
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self M. Fannie Gregory F 46 New York, United States
son S. L. John Gregory M 11 Illinois, United States
daughter M. Eliza Gregory F 8 Illinois, United States
other S. Charles Gregory M 5 Illinois, United States