Does anyone have a photo of the men in the 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry? I am searching for Company K.
I would especially love to find a photo of William E. Moneymaker and his brother James K P Moneymaker. William survived the war. He was a prisoner at Andersonville. Perhaps there are photos of survivor reunions?
Any help would be appreciated.
Though not the brothers you're looking for, here's 4 members of company K :
Hiland H. Kendrick
Residence
Elmwood IL;
Enlisted on 4/7/1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
On 4/7/1862 he was commissioned into "K" Co.
IL 55th Infantry
He Resigned on 9/16/1864
Promotions:
* Capt 2/9/1863
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Elijah Courtlandt Lawrence
Residence
Chicago IL;
Enlisted on 11/14/1861 at Chicago, IL as a Private.
On 11/14/1861 he mustered into "K" Co.
IL 55th Infantry
He was discharged for wounds on 2/7/1863
He was listed as:
* Wounded 4/6/1862 Shiloh, TN
Promotions:
* 2nd Lieut 3/5/1862 (As of Co. B)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 3/5/1862 from company K to company B
Other Information:
born in Massachusetts
After the War he lived in Boston, MA
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John Town McAuley
Residence
Chicago IL;
Enlisted on 11/14/1861 as a Private.
On 12/31/1861 he mustered into "K" Co.
IL 55th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 10/31/1864 at Atlanta, GA
Promotions:
* Sergt Major 11/14/1861
* 2nd Lieut 7/1/1862 (As of Co. C)
* Capt 9/4/1862 (As of Co. B)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 9/4/1862 from company C to company B
Other Information:
Member of GAR Post # 28 (Ulysses S. Grant) in Chicago, IL
died 5/5/1923
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Henry A. Smith
Residence
Chicago IL;
Enlisted on 11/14/1861 as a Private.
On 11/14/1861 he mustered into "K" Co.
IL 55th Infantry
He Resigned on 2/9/1863
Promotions:
* 1st Sergt
* 2nd Lieut 7/1/1862
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 3/1/1862 from company K to company D
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
- Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Commandery of MOLLUS
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