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.
Important Information
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Wednesday, April 13, 1864
The men of the 130th were on picket duty today. They were ordered to form a battle line at 11:00 A.M. The army continued to build fortifications and expect an attack today or tomorrow morning.