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Walker, William J.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Discharged 27Dec1861 as disabled.

Wallace, Thomas J.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Discharged 21Apr1862 as disabled

Walle, John Died 24Mar1864 in Missouri	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from Tamaroa 20Jan1864 with Co. H, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Transferred to Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Died 24Mar1864 at Benton Barracks, Missouri

Waller, Clifton L.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 20Jan1864 with Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Mustered out August 31, 1865

Ward, Daniel D. Died : 14Jun1864 in Arkansas	Burial : Marietta National Cemetery Section C Site 1774 Marietta, Georgia	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 20Jan1864 with Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Died June 14, 1864 in Brownsville, Arkansas

Ward, Guy C.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a 2^nd Lieutenant from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Waterhouse, George W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861 May have enlisted on November 19, 1861 in Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry listing residence as Baden, Pennsylvania

Watkins, John F.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Watkins, Samuel Died : 15Feb1862 in Tennessee	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Died February 15, 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee

Watson, George W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from Tamaroa 20Jan1864 with Co. H, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Transferred to Co. D, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Mustered out June 20, 1865

Wayman, James A.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 14Jan1863 with Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry Mustered out November 5, 1865

Weaver, ____	Burial : Lee Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Civil War Co. D, 89^th Illinois Infantry

Weaver, Samuel W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 20Jan1864 with Co. H, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Promoted to 1^st Sergeant, Commissary Mustered out August 31, 1865

Webb, Jacob	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 19Nov1861 with Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry Mustered out November 12, 1864

Weeks, Henry	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Weeks, Joseph A.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Musician from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Mustered out 5Aug1865

Weeks, Nathan S. Died : 15Feb1862 in Tennessee	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from Pinckneyville 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry Died February 15, 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee

Weinhoffer, Delbert H. Born : 5Jul1916 Died : 18Jun1983	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Private

Welch, William H.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 20Feb1864 with Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Mustered out August 31, 1865

Welch, William H. [ Welsh ]	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Sergeant from Perry County 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry Demoted to Private Re-enlisted as a Veteran from Pinckneyville 21Dec1863 Transferred upon consolidation with Co. B. Deserted October 5, 1865

Welden, Gillespie B.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Wells, John H.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 5, 1865

Wells, Lewis Born : _ _ _ _ in North Carolina	Burial : McElvain Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Revolutionary War Married (1) Betsy Bates Married (2) Ann Helms

Welty, John Died : 22Feb1863 in Tennessee	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Died February 22, 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee

Wetmore, Stephen R.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a 1^st Lieutenant from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Promoted to Regimental QuarterMaster

Whalen, Michael	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Discharged May 26, 1865

Wheatley, B. W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Wheatley, Mordeccai	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry

Wheeler, Levi Died : 15Feb1862 in Tennessee	Burial : Possibly Date of Death listed as December 15, 1862 Nashville National Cemetery South Madison, Tennessee	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Died February 15, 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee

Whitaker, James	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County (DuQuoin) 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry Re-enlisted as a Veteran from Pinckneyville 21Dec1863 Transferred upon consolidation with Co. B, 18^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out December 16, 1865

Whitley, Samuel	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 1Jun1864 with Co. D, 136^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out October 22, 1864

Whitsit, Charles W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a 2^nd Lieutenant from DuQuoin 19Nov1861 with Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry Promoted to 1^st Lieutenant April 13, 1862 Promoted to Captain April 25, 1862 Promoted to Major September 17, 1862

Whitson, Harry H. Born : 11Jul1921 Died : 10Jan1978	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Tec 5

Wildey, Erhart Died : 10Dec1862	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 25Aug1862 with Co. F, 80^th Illinois Infantry Died December 10, 1862

Wiley, Andrew	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 25Aug1862 with Co. F, 80^th Illinois Infantry Discharged January 9, 1863 as disabled

Wilkey, Renseller	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 25Aug1862 with Co. F, 80^th Illinois Infantry Discharged as disabled

Wilkey, Rufus W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Wilks, Richard Died : 18Feb1865 in Georgia	Burial : Andersonville National Historical Site Grave 12,671 Andersonville, Georgia	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit fromPerry County 8Dec1863 in the 81^st Illinois Infantry Transferred to Co. E, 58^th Illinois Consolidated Infantry Died February 18, 1865 in Andersonville prison, Georgia

Williams, Alfred	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Discharged June 27, 1861 as disabled

Williams, Austin	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 21Feb1864 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Transferred to Co. B, 58^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out April 1, 1866

Williams, Christopher C.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 12Feb1864 with Co. D, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Discharged June 25, 1864

Williams, John Died : 24Sep1863 in Mississippi	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Died September 24, 1863 in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Williams, John Died : 18Aug1864 in Arkansas	Burial : Possibly Date of Death is listed as 3Aug1864 Marietta National Cemetery Section C Site 1382 Marietta, Georgia	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 20Feb1864 with Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Died August 18, 1864 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Williams, John H.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 11Sep1862 with Co. H, 110^th Illinois Infantry

Williams, Ralph G.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Sergeant from Perry County 11Sep1862 with Co. H, 110^th Illinois Infantry Transferred upon consolidation May 8, 1863 to Co. D, 110^th Illinois Consolidated Infantry Mustered out June 8, 1865

Williams, Samuel S.	Burial : Unknown	Served during the Civil War as a Private with Co. F, 10^th Missouri US Infantry

Williams, Thomas E. Died : 15Feb1862 in Tennessee	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry Died February 15, 1862 at Fort Donelson, Tennessee

Williamson, James C.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 11Sep1862 Co. D, 110^th Illinois Consolidated Infantry Mustered out June 8, 1865

Williamson, Luther J. Born : 7Aug1916 Died : 18Oct1998	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Tec 5

Williamson, Milledge H. Born : 18Aug1934 Died : 11Feb1984	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Korean War U S Army Private

Williamson, Murrel G. Born : 20Feb1930 Died : 21Dec1987	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Korean War U S Army Private First Class

Williamson, Ray J. Born : 9Jun1919 Died : 12Jul1998	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Private First Class

Willis, Isham E.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Promoted to 2^nd Lieutenant 1May1862 Re-enlisted Mustered out 4Jan1865

Willis, Lloyd H. Born : 21Nov1907 Died : 14Nov1967	Burial : Cudgetown Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II 1091^st Engineer Utility Detachment Tec 4

Wills, Ferdinand	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from St. Johns 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Promoted to Sergeant Mustered out August 5, 1865

Wilmens, C. L.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Wilmore, Henry	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 11Sep1862 Co. D, 110^th Illinois Consolidated Infantry Mustered out June 8, 1865

Wilson, Andrew Born : 24Aug1844 Died : 20Nov1926	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Civil War 31^st Illinois Infantry

Wilson, Archibald	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Discharged December 19, 1862 as disabled

Wilson, Clarence Born : 25Oct1894 in Illinois Died : 29Dec1955 in Indiana	Burial : Unknown	Clarence Wilson, of Christopher, Franklin County, IL. son of John Nelson & Lucy Jane (nee Hodge) Wilson was born in Sunfield, Perry County, Illinois. He registered for the WW I draft on June 5, 1917. The record states that he was of : medium height, a medium build, gray eyes and dark hair. born in DuQuoin, Perry County, Illinois. and worked as a coal miner for United Coal Co. listing address as Christopher, IL. 1900 Census - Tamaroa, Perry County, IL. Married Ferne Zerbe on September 5, 1920. Died on December 29, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana.

Wilson, Carl A. Born : 6Jan1894 Died : 8Jun1950	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War I U S Army - 161^st Infantry, 41^st Division Private

Wilson, Daniel M.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 19Nov1861 with Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry Re-enlisted March 30, 1864 Promoted to Sergeant Mustered out November 5, 1865

Wilson, Douglas	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Wilson, George Died : 31Jan1863 in Tennessee	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Died January 31, 1863 in LaGrange, Tennessee

Wilson, George R.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Mustered out 5Aug1865

Wilson, Hiram G.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Musician from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Mustered out 5Aug1865

Wilson, Hugh K. Died : 8Oct1862 in Kentucky	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 25Aug1862 with Co. F, 80^th Illinois Infantry Died October 8, 1862 in Perryville, Kentucky

Wilson, James J.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 31Jan1864 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Transferred 28Jan1865 to Invalid Corps

Wilson, John	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 25Aug1862 with Co. F, 80^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out June 10, 1865

Wilson, John A.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 26Aug1862 with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Discharged December 17, 1863

Wilson, Samuel	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 11Sep1862 Co. D, 110^th Illinois Consolidated Infantry Mustered out June 8, 1865

Wilson, Samuel B. Born : 24Oct1843 Died : 2Feb1881	Burial : Galum Presbyterian Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Civil War Enlisted as a Recruit from DuQuoin 3May1864 with Co. D, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Promoted to Sergeant Mustered out August 31, 1865

Wilson, William Gill Born : 17Oct1841 Died : 9Jan1905	Burial : Hopewell Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Pinckneyville 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry

Wilson, William R.	Burial : Unknown	Served during the Civil War as a Private with Co. C, 1^st Missouri US Infantry State Militia

Winchester, Isaac	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Winchester, Jason	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Winters, Edmund H.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 18Sep1861 with Co. A, 31^st Illinois Infantry Discharged 21Apr1862 as disabled.

Winthrope, John S.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from Tamaroa 1Jun1864 with Co. D, 136^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out October 22, 1864

Witcher, Gideon B.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from Tamaroa 1Jun1864 with Co. D, 136^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out October 22, 1864

Wohlgamood, J. F. Died : 11May1863 in Mississippi	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 12Aug1862 On 26Aug1862 mustered in to Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Died May 11, 1863 in Grand Gulf, Mississippi

Woods, Ezra	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a 1^st Sergeant from Tamaroa 1Jun1864 with Co. D, 136^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out October 22, 1864

Woodside, Abner J. Born : About 1841 in Illinois	Burial : Hopewell Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Abner J. Woodside, a farmer from Pinckneyville, Perry Co., IL. stood 5' 7" tall with dark hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was born in Perry County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Enlisted on August 10, 1862 in Perry Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on August 26, 1862 at Camp Anna, IL. Discharged on February 28, 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee Enlisted as a Recruit on February 25, 1864 in DuQuoin, Perry Co., IL. with Co. D, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Mustered in on March 26, 1864 in Springfield, IL. Mustered out on August 31, 1865 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Woodside, Henry Born : About 1818 in Kentucky Died : 26Jun1863 in Tennessee	Burial : Memphis National Cemetery Section B Site 154 Memphis, Tennessee	Henry Woodside, a married farmer from Pinckneyville, Perry Co., IL. stood 5' 4" tall with light hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Enlisted on August 10, 1862 in Perry Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on August 26, 1862 at Camp Anna, IL. Died June 26, 1863 in Memphis, Tennessee of wounds received at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863

Woodside, James M. also listed in military rosters as : Wordside	Burial : Hopewell Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	Served during the Civil War as a Private with Co. F, 10^th Missouri US Infantry

Woodside, Thomas P. Born : About 1846 in Illinois	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois far southwestern corner Civil War headstone is inscribed : Thomas P Woodside PVT Co B 81 REGT ILL INF	Thomas P. Woodside, a farmer from Perry Co., IL. stood 5' 8�" tall with light hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. C, 81^st Illinois Infantry Enlisted as a Recruit on March 24, 1865 in Cairo, IL. Mustered in as a Private on March 24, 1865 in Cairo, IL. Transferred on July 17, 1865 to 58^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out on March 23, 1866 in Montgomery, Alabama. Cemetery location furnished by : Elizabeth Durako

Woodside, Wilbur W. Born : 22Apr1924 Died : 27Sep1988	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Navy

Woodward, Gilbert	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Tamaroa 20Jan1864 with Co. H, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Transferred to Co. F, 13^th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Mustered out August 31, 1865

Woodward, Hiram	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Discharged June 27, 1861 as disabled

Woolbridge, Isaac B.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 2May1861 with Co. G, 12^th Illinois Infantry Mustered out August 1, 1861

Woolridge, Borne	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from DuQuoin 19Nov1861 with Co. I, 6^th Illinois Cavalry Re-enlisted march 30, 1864 Mustered out November 5, 1865

Wooten, Josiah	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Corporal from DuQuoin 26Aug1862 with Co. K, 81^st Illinois Infantry Mustered out May 25, 1865 P O W

Worthen, Edward W. Born : 12Aug1922 Died : 30Oct1961	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Air Force - 416^th Bomber Squardron Corporal

Worthen, Kenneth R. Born : 29Sep1920 Died : 13Jan1972	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II U S Army Corporal

Worthen, Thomas Born : 16Dec1895 Died : 8Nov1957	Burial : Concord Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War I U S Army - 168^th Infantry Private First Class

Wright, Alfred W.	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Sergeant from Chester 6Jan1865 with Co. B, 18^th Illinois Infantry Promoted to 1^st Lieutenant 20Apr1865 Re-enlisted as a 1^st Lieutenant from Duquoin 3May1865 Mustered out December 16, 1865

Wright, Nathaniel	Burial : Unknown	Civil War Enlisted as a Private from Perry County 28May1861 with Co. A, 18^th Illinois Infantry

Wright, William Born : About 1833 in Scotland	Burial : Unknown	William Wright, a miner from DuQuoin, Perry Co., IL. stood 5' 8" tall with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion He was born in Edinburg, Scotland Served during the Civil War in the Union Army Enlisted on June 17, 1861 Mustered in as a Private on June 30, 1861 in Birds Point, Missouri. in Co. H, 30^th Illinois Infantry & on April 28, 1862 transferred to Co. E, 30^th Illinois Infantry Discharged May 18, 1863 in Jackson, Tennessee wounded in the left arm.

Wylie, Charles T. Born : 19Sep11896 Died : 19Sep1960	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War I U S Army - 1^st Battalion, 160^th Depot Brigade Private

Wylie, John C. Born : 20Jul1922 Died : 14Apr1985	Burial : Swanwick Bethel Cemetery Perry County, Illinois	World War II - Korean War - Viet Nam War U S Air Force Master Sergeant

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