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.
Three members of the 130th Illinois Infantry died today at Memphis. Two of them were from Company C: Private Joel Bracken from Thebes, and Private John W. White, from Dogtooth. Private Israel Terry, from Company H, was from Claremont, Illinois.
