In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I hope to chronicle the daily life of my great-great grandfather, William Fleming. He served with the 130th Illinois Infantry. I also have a great-great grandfather, William Henry Ellis, who served with the North Carolina Cavalry. Unfortunately, I do not have much information about his service, but perhaps I'll mix in some of his story in when time allows.
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Sunday, October 26, 1862
Unlike yesterday, the morning weather was bright and warm. The newly-formed regiment was formed in line, and the Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel and Major each made a short speech.
The Colonel of the Regiment was Nathaniel Niles, an attorney from Belleville, and the Lt. Colonel was James H. Matheny, a Springfield attorney and former law partner with Abraham Lincoln. The Major was John B. Reid of Greenville.