Van Benthuysen, David Born : About 1829 ;     in New York		Burial : Unknown		David Van Benthuysen, a farmer from Hoyleton, Washington Co., IL. son of Amander and Harriet Van Benthuysen. stood 6' tall with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was born in Onondaga County, New York. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. G, 13th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Enlisted on December 21, 1863 in Ashley, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in on January 20, 1864 at Camp Butler, Illinois, as a Quartermaster Sergeant. Mustered out on August 31, 1865 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 1850 Census / Onondago Co. NY / PO Otisco / page 189 B       David Van Benthusen, age 20 (in household of Harriet, age 42 1860 Census / Washington Co. IL / PO Hoyleton      1433-1380       David Vanbenthuysen, 30, b NY (in household of N. H. Blakley) 1870 Census / Clinton Co. IL / PO Carlyle / page 220      167-168      David Vanbenthusard, 32, b NY (in household of Thomas Caldwell/Cardwell)      Also, in household is David Vanbenthusard, age 7 1880 Census / Marion Co. IL / PO Centralia / page 238 B      56-56      David Van Benthuysen, 50, b NY      Wife Susan, 46      Son Henry, 16      Dau Clara 5      + some Harding children (Note: David married Susan S. Harding on 2 Jan 1871 in Clinton Co. IL,,,, per the death records of his son, Henry in California, David was first married to a lady named Miner) CA Death Records Henry Vanbenthuysen born / 10 Oct 1863 / Illinois died / 2 Aug 1940 / Ventura CA Mother's Maiden / Miner Father's Surname / Vanbenthuysen Civil War Pension Van Benthuysen, David G. 13. ILL Cav Filed / 25 Sep 1882 Application No. / Invalid / 460.851 / Certificate No 263.274 State from which filed / ILL Van Benthuysen, David Widow / Susan S. Van Benthuysen G. 13. ILL Cav Filed / ?Dec 15? 1893 Application No. / Widow / 587.491 / Certificate No. 524.596 State from which filed / CAL (Note: Susan Vanbenthuyse is on the 1900 Census of Nevada, Nevada Co. CA) See the burial records for his parents, Amander and Harriet Van Benthuysen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyononda/CEMETERY/AMBER.HTM
Van Dyke, John J. Born : About 1829 ;     in New York		Burial : Unknown		John J. Van Dyke, a Railroad Agent from Ashley, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 9" tall with dark hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. C, 1st Illinois Light Artillery Enlisted on July 30, 1861 in Cairo, Illinois. Mustered in as a Senior 2nd Lieutenant Commissioned 1st Lieutenant, but never mustered in this rank. Resigned on July 16, 1863
Van Dyke, M. H. Born : About 1842 ;     in New Jersey		Burial : Unknown		M. H. Van Dyke, a farmer from Richview, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 8" tall with dark hair, gray eyes and a fair complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. I, 154th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on February 4, 1865 in Nashville, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Corporal on February 18, 1865 at Camp Butler, Illinois Mustered out September 18, 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee
Van Winckle, Robert		Burial : Unknown		Served in the US-Mexican War as a Private in Co. H of the 2nd Regiment Illinois Foot Volunteers He enrolled at Nashville, Washington County
Van Winkle, Robert A. Born : About 1826 ;     in Illinois Died : 16Feb1865 ;     in South Carolina		Burial : Unknown		Robert A. Van Winkle, a married farmer from Bridgeport, Washington Co., IL. (military records list as St. Clair County, IL.) stood 5' 11" tall with black hair, hazel eyes and a dark complexion. He was born in St. Clair County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. B, 111th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on August 13, 1862 in Richview, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on September 18, 1862 at Camp Marshall, Illinois. Died in Columbus, South Carolina on February 16, 1865
Varner, Jacob Born : About 1837 ;     in Illinois		Burial : Unknown		Jacob Varner, a married cooper from Nashville, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 6" tall with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was born in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. I, 80th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on August 5, 1862 in Nashville, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Corporal on August 25, 1862 in Centralia, Illinois. Deserted Reduced in Rank on November 23, 1863; Released & restored to duty to make up for time lost (1 year & 21 days) Transferred to Co. H, 38th Illinois Infantry Second desertion was on December 12, 1865
Vaughn, James W.. Born : About 1843 ;     in Illinois		Burial : Unknown		James W. Vaughn, a farmer from Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 9" tall with dark hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion. He was born in Washington County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. M, 6th Illinois Cavalry Enlisted on October 18, 1861 in Centralia, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private on January 9, 1862 joined Co. I, 49th Illinois Infantry on January 4, 1863 in Nashville, IL. listing residence as Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private on February 2, 1864 in Springfield, Illinois. Discharged as disabled on March 4, 1865.
Verner, Francis M. Born : About 1845 ;     in Illinois		Burial : Unknown		Francis M. Verner, a farmer from Nashville, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 9" tall with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was born in Washington County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. I, 154th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on February 4, 1865 in Nashville, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on February 18, 1865 at Camp Butler, Illinois Mustered out September 18, 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee
Verner, Richard E. Born : About 1847 ;     in Illinois		Burial : Unknown		Richard E. Verner, a farmer from Nashville, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 6" tall with red hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. He was born in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. I, 154th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on February 4, 1865 in Nashville, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on February 18, 1865 at Camp Butler, Illinois Mustered out on July 4, 1865 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Vernor, Edgar G. Died : 7Oct1926		Burial : Vernor Cemetery Nashville Township Washington Co., IL.		Served during World War I With the Montana 13th Field Artillery 4th Division as a Master Sergeant
Vernor, Thomas J. [ Vernon ] Born : Mar1848 ;     in Illinois		Burial : Masonic Cemetery Nashville Township Washington Co., IL.		Thomas J. Vernor, a clerk from Bethalto, Madison Co., IL. stood 5' 7½" tall with brown hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, With Co. E, 8th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on January 31, 1865 in Alton, Illinois Mustered in as a Private on January 31, 1865 in Alton, Illinois in Co. C, 11th Illinois Infantry and on the same day transferred to Co. E, 8th Illinois Infantry Mustered out January 31, 1866 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Virgin, William (or John D.) Born : About 1843 ;     in Kentucky		Burial : Unknown		William Virgin, a farmer from Ashley, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 8" tall with dark hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. F, 44th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on September 3, 1861 in Chicago, Illinois Mustered in as a Private on September 13, 1861 in Chicago, Illinois Discharged as disabled on February 25, 1864
VonBehren, William Born : About 1841 ;     in Germany		Burial : Unknown		William VonBehren, a farmer from Ashley, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 8" tall with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. G, 13th Illinois Consolidated Cavalry Enlisted on December 21, 1863 in Ashley, Washington Co., IL. Mustered in as a Private on January 20, 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois Mustered out on August 31, 1865 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas A strong possibility is that this is probably : Cord Wilhelm Ferdinand "William" Von Behren Born on June 13, 1841 in Nordhemmern, Westphalia, Prussia Died on December 7, 1908 in Strasburg, Shelby Co. IL Buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Strasburg, IL Married Wilhelmine "Minna" Wirth on March 30, 1870 in St. Louis, MO. 1880 / 1900 / 1910 census records of Shelby Co. IL. - with wife Minnie See also : http://www.vonbehren.org for further info on this family, including a picture of William and wife, Minnie.
Voss, John Born : About 1835 ;     in Germany		Burial : Unknown		John Voss, a farmer from Hoyleton, Washington Co., IL. stood 5' 11" tall with dark hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. Served during the Civil War with the Union Army, with Co. H, 88th Illinois Infantry Enlisted on August 13, 1862 in Chicago, IL. Mustered in as a Private on August 27, 1862 in Chicago, IL. Mustered out on June 9, 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee.