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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Tuesday, July 12, 1864
Private Samuel O. Shoemaker died today. He was shot by a guard in the prison camp in Tyler Texas. This is where the men captured at the battle of Mansfield were sent. Shoemaker was assigned to Company H, and from Richland County.