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.
Friday, May 15, 1863
The Thirteenth Army Corps had been moving in a generally northerly direction since leaving Port Gibson. But this morning, after camping north of Fourteen Mile Creek, the division turned around, recrossed the stream, and took a road eastward toward Raymond. They went through the town and around 10 o'clock went into camp east of Raymond.