Central Illinois in the Civil War, Day by Day

Scrapbook
85
Scrapbook of poems of the Civil War. Name of Martha Bestor on Flyleaf... View Full Record
Flag
87
Faded cotton Flag Was part of the table decorations at Rouse's Hall, Peoria, at the first reception given to the first company of returning soldiers from the Civil War... View Full Record
Transcript
95.52.1
E.E. Ryan Civil War Diary Transcription
Transcription of E.E. Ryan Civil War Diary in the possession of the Peoria Historical Society... View Full Record
ambrotype
1111.8.1
Ambrotype with a photo of a Civil War soldier, Lemuel Shook. Lined in red velvet, gold matte frame edged with velvet, raised design on outer area. Two metal hoops on each side. Lemuel Shook was born 1836-37 in Indiana and buried in Springdale Cem... View Full Record
painting
1111.268.1
Framed oil painting of Charles H. Deane (Aug 14 1827-June 15, 1882). He was the proprietor of the Peoria House - a well-known Peoria hotel. Deane served in the Civil War as a First Lt. and later as Quartermaster of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantr... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
273
77th Illinois Regiment Officers (Charles Ballance)
Photograph of 36 officers of the 77th Illinois Regiment, of which Charles Ballance, her grandfather, was the First Colonel.... View Full Record
Letter
1884
Letter from B.D. Meek to David McCulloch about Ingersoll's Regiment
Letter from B.D. Meek to David McCulloch about Ingersoll's Regiment... View Full Record
Ambrotype
2008.8.7
Ambrotype portraits of Corporal Hiram Warner Jr.
Ambrotype portrait of Corporal Hiram Warner Jr. of Company A, 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, organized in Peoria, Illinois mustered on August 28, 1862 until August 5, 1865. (Battle of Arkansas Post, Battle of Fort Blakely, Battle of Cham... View Full Record
Letter
2011.8.6
Rank Change Request for James J.A.T. Dixon
Letter from J.H.H Dean, Colonel 146 Illinois Infantry Reg't, to Captain C.H. Potter, ?General, Norther Department, Cincinnati, OH, asking for Private James J.A.T. Dixon, Company H 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry, to be discharged to enable him to the be... View Full Record
Diary
2011.54.4
Philip Smith Civil Diary
Diary of Phillip Smith of Company H. 8th Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry Through Three years Service in the Army of Federal Government in the time of the great Rebellion of the Southern States,1861-1865 Jefferson City Mo. July 22nd 1861. As I... View Full Record
Biography
2011.54.12
Philip Smith Portrait and Biographical Album
Portrait and biographical album of Philip Smith. The short biography on Mr. Smith shares details of his military background, family, and life as an insurance agent. Philip Smith (Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Peoria County... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.4
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to his wife, Lydia. He writes of marching all day and catching up to the rebels. He describes houses and barns on fire and fences burning all along the road. And sa... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.6
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army, from a camp ten miles from Nashville, Tennessee. Nov. 23 1862 He writes he is now a teamster and is in a better set of men and gets plenty to eat and describes their way... View Full Record
Discharge, Military
2013.84.1a
Civil War Discharge papers for George W. Fleming
Scan front of Civil War Discharge papers for Donor's Great Uncle George W. Fleming. He was a Private in Company A, 139th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry. Discharged October 28, 1864 at Peoria Illinois.... View Full Record
Discharge, Military
2013.84.1b
Civil War Discharge papers for George W. Fleming
Scan back of Civil War Discharge papers for Donor's Great Uncle George W. Fleming. He was a Private in Company A, 139th Regiment of the Illinois Infantry. Discharged October 28, 1864 at Peoria Illinois.... View Full Record
Bible
3407
New Testament of Private D.S. Van Gordon
Private D.S. Van Gordon was a private in the 125th infantry regiment of Illinois Volunteers enlisting at East Bend Illinois. The testament was found near Atlanta Ga where there had been a camp on the farm of John White who was the grandfather of Roy... View Full Record
Discharge, Military
4917
Appointment of Wm. E. Culton, Corporal, Company K, 146th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, September 20, 1864 Discharge of Wm. E. Culton, Corporal, Company K. 146th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, July 8th, 1865... View Full Record
Photograph
9967.22.4
Civil War Chart. 14th regiment of Cavalry. Names of men & regiment. Mustered in Jan. 1862. This framed document records the names of those men mustered into U.S. Service, January 7, 1863, from Camp Peoria. The men were members of Co.... View Full Record
Cane
1934.9.7
Made by Civil War soldier for John S. Hirst, Co. G 77th Illinois Volunteer Infantry... View Full Record
Drumstick
2008.8.10
Civil war drum stick
wooden drumstick from the civil war . Written in black marker down the side it says "DeWitt Warner Civil War Drummer Boy". Tip is worn away. Company A. 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry... View Full Record
Drumstick
2008.8.11
Civil War drumstick
Wooden Civil War drumstick. In black marker written down the side it says "DeWitt Warner Civil War Soldier" Company A. 108th Illinois Volunteer Infantry... View Full Record
Drumstick
2008.8.12
Civil War drumstick
Black drumstick. Wooden, painted with shiny black paint. Bottom of handle is rubbed away, showing wood below. A few dents and nicks on the wood. At the tip there is a connected piece of paper reading "DeWitt Warner's drumsticks. Uncle DeWitt (Witt) w... View Full Record
Diary
3932
Civil War diary of First Lieutenant Edmund E. Ryan, Co. A. 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry USA
Civil War diary of First Lieutenant Edmund E. Ryan, Co. A. 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry USA and two identifying letters from E.C. Ryan Jr.... View Full Record
Letter
11909
A letter written by John H. Hall to his wife Jannet. Dated 15 September, 1864 at Atlanta, Georgia. Relates the fighting and marching. Left Springfield, Illinois with the 25th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer infantry. 44 Pages... View Full Record
Belt, Accessory
1111.113.1
Civil War leather officer's belt with brass buckle featuring an eagle and a silver wreath... View Full Record
Horn, Powder
1934.9.14
deer horn incised with a portrait of Liberty and a Shield with flags. Inscribed "J.S.Hirst, Co. G. 77th Ill Vol. Captured at the battle of Mansfield, April 8, 1864---Louisiana. Prisoner at Camp Ford, Texas."... View Full Record
Ambrotype
2008.8.8
Ambrotype of Esther Sperry Warner
Ambrotype of woman in Civil War era clothing. She is sitting in a chair and holding something. Only the top part of her body is visible. The bottom right hand corner of the ambrotype is broken and a small piece is missing. It is in a small picture f... View Full Record
Album
2008.8.9
Photocopies of Civil War letter transcripts, articles and family information
Bind bound album, black . Top has a picture of Col. William R. Lackland. Inside are photocopied Civil War letter transcripts, newspaper articles and family information related to items in collection. All pages are in plastic sleeves. Initially Compa... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.1
Military Service Record Index
James J.A.T. Dixon's military service record for Co. H., 146 Illinois Infantry. Noted as private and chaplain. Twelve records listed in card number index. Book Marked number 271356. Copied on 8.5x14 paper. Original measures 23.28cm x 10.21cm... View Full Record
Photograph
2011.54.1
Philip Smith as a soldier during the Civil War
Photograph is of Philip Smith as a young Union Soldier during the Civil War. He is dressed in uniform, posing with his weapon.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
2012.7.10
The Charles Ulysses Gordon photography Collection. Mr. Gordon was a Peoria County native and many of the photographs depict people and locations in Peoria County. Photograph is of a young soldier. He is wearing a uniform and cap in the picture. He ha... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.1
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to his wife, Lydia Erford. In the letter, he describes where he is and where he is heading. They are on a mountain at a camp and have marched for 23 days, near Kent... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.2
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to his wife, Lydia, from a camp at Nashville Tennessee. He describes the towns they marched through in Tennessee.... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.3
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to his wife, Lydia, from Nashville Tennessee. He describes how it's hard to send/receive mail due to the confederates burning bridges and tearing up rail road track... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.5
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to his wife, Lydia, and son, John, from a camp outside Nashville Tennessee. He writes that many soldiers have died (possibly over 400 of the whole army) and man... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.7
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Writes to his wife, says this is the fifth letter he has written with no response. Is writing from the woods in Kentucky. They had left 9 men sick at the hospital in Lou... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.8
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Writes to his wife from the general hospital in Chicago. He says he cannot say that he likes this place anymore as he told her in his first letter. Complains of the nois... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.9
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. From the hospital in Chicago. June 1st: Writes to his wife, son, and mother. He replies to his wife's letter in which she told him she was sick and tired of writing(?) a... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.10
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. He writes to his wife from the US Hospital in Chicago, describing how he feels lonesome amidst hundreds of soldiers who are chatting together about the War and what they... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.11
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Written to John, He received a letter from his son today Sunday Morning which brought him much joy. He says he will send him his clothes and brought a Confederate pistol... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.12
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Addressed to his son, John. He talks to him about the farm at home and describes what he should plant: lots of potatoes, some cabbages, and try to get tobacco plants if... View Full Record
Letter
2012.44.13
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford
Civil War letter written by Benjamin F. Erford, who served in the Union Army. Writes from city of Louisville (KY) April 29, 1863 Written to his children. To his daughter, Elithabeth Erford and Miss Isabela Erford To Mary Matilda Erford, "A... View Full Record
Diary
2012.45.1
The Civil War Diary of Albert E. Decker
A copy of the Civil War Diary belonging to Cpl. Albert E. Decker. Mr. Decker was a Cpl. in the United States Army Company B, 14th Calvary Illinois Volunteers. In his journal he covers his time as a member of the Union Army during the Civil War.... View Full Record
Card, Cabinet
2030
Robert Ingersoll
Photo of Robert Ingersoll, card 14x18 inches. Robert Green "Bob" Ingersoll was a Civil War veteran, American political leader, and orator during the Golden Age of Free Thought, noted for his broad range of culture and his defense of agnosticism. H... View Full Record
Letter
3559
Edward H. Ingraham--33rd IL Infantry. Civil War letters. 58 letters total.... View Full Record
Letter
3560
Duncan G. Ingraham--33rd IL Infantry. Civil War letters. 22 letters total.... View Full Record
Letter
3561
47 Civil War letters total. Chase Ingraham--go with Edward and Duncan Ingraham letters.... View Full Record
Letter
3562
Bundle of Civil War letters--incomplete or hard to read.... View Full Record
Diary
3564
Civil War diary from 1862 written by Edward H. Ingraham.... View Full Record
Clipping
3584
40 Civil war clippings... View Full Record
Manuscript
3834
"Illinois and Peoria County in the Civil War" by Hudson R. Sours (13 Pages) ... View Full Record
Letter
3886
Civil War Letter
Civil War Letter... View Full Record
Book
4559
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War volume 1
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War volume 1... View Full Record
Book
4560
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War volume 2
Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War volume 2... View Full Record
Photograph
9802
Civil War Chart-Co "H". Names of men and regiments of each. Mustered in Mar. 4, 1862.... View Full Record
Banner, Promotional
10614
Lincoln Banner
A banner oil painted on Satin, done by Mr. John Bush, Sr. Painted for the Wide-Awakes to carry in street parades during Lincoln's 1860-61 Campaign. (possibly 1864 as well) Back of Abraham Lincoln's shoulders and upper part of his body is the White H... View Full Record
Letter
12071
Civil War Letters
Copy of Civil War letter to Janette from Atlanta Georgia September 15, 1864. Tells of the fighting at Atlanta. 12 Pages Copy of Civil War letter written to Janette from Savannah, Georgia on December 25, 1864. An account of the march from Atlanta t... View Full Record
Book
2066
"Bugle Echoes" by Col. John Bryner, 1905 (The Story of the 47th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry)
"Bugle Echoes" by Col. John Bryner (1905) The Story of the 47th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry The 47th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was active from August 16, 1861 to January 21, 1866. from the Portrait and Biographical Album of... View Full Record
Book
4821
Pictorial History of the Great Rebellion, V.2
Pictorial History of the Great Rebellion, V.2... View Full Record
Newspaper
2132
Contains Story of trial of Wirz, the former keeper of the Confederate Prisoner of War camp Andersonville, Georgia for cruelty to Northern prisoners.... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.1
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to his Mother Sarah Fisher. Sent from Camp Douglas, Chicago... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.2
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to his parents Sarah and Elias Fisher. Written in Camp Douglas, Chicago.... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.3
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.4
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.5
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.6
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.7
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.8
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.9
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.10
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.11
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.12
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.13
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.14
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.15
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.16
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.17
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.18
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.19
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.20
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.21
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.22
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.23
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.24
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.25
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.26
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.27
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.28
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.29
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.30
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.31
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.32
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.33
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.34
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.35
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.36
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.37
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Envelope
1991.46.38
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.39
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Receipt
1991.46.40
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.41
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.42
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.43
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Letter
1991.46.44
Union Soldier Jabez Fisher Company C, 65th Illinois Infantry letter home to... View Full Record
Pamphlet
2007.4.49
86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
This is a pamphlet about the history of the 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. It explains were they went and what battles they fought in during the Civil War.... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.2
Muster Rolls of James J. A. T. Dixon
All pages (4) have header D 146 Ill. Muster Roll on page 357 reports Dixon as present and a chaplain. Copyist Roby. For May-June, 1865. Page 361 muster roll states that James J.A.T. Dixon was put in Co. H, 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry and he is 36... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.3
Muster Rolls of James J. A. T. Dixon
All pages (4) have header D 146 Ill. Page 358 notes James J.A.T. Dixon as a Private, Co. H, 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry. January-February, 1865. Remarks: Discharged January 9, 1865 by order of Major General Hooker to receive commission as Chaplain... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.4
Muster Rolls of James J. A. T. Dixon
All pages (4) have header D 146 Ill. Page 339 notes James J.A.T. Dixon as a private in 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry. Roll dated Peoria, IL 1864. Notes where born, age (36), occupation (minister), when enlisted (? 8, 1864), where enlisted (Peoria, P... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.5
Rank Change Orders for James J.A.T. Dixon
Hand written order for James J.A.T. Dixon to be granted change to be mustered in as a Chaplain of his Reg't (146 Reg't Illinois Infantry). Addressed to Hd. Qrs. 146 Ill. Regt. Quincy, Ill, January 3, 1865. Edward P. Niles wrote to General ? asking... View Full Record
Letter
2011.8.7
Special Orders for James J.A.T. Dixon
Special Orders No 18 Extract to the Head Quarters Post based in Springfield, IL from Colonel H.H.Dean, Official:J.P. Hodges Post Adj. Extract states that James. J.A.T. Dixon Chaplain of 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry was directed by Brigadier General Jo... View Full Record
Record, Military
2011.8.8
Military Record James J.A.T. Dixon
Military record of James J.A.T. Dixon. Noted as Private, Co. H 146 Reg't Illinois Infantry. 2 Enclosures. 1 Order and 1 Discharge from Service enclosed.... View Full Record
Painting
1937.7.7
3/4 oil portrait of John R. Zeigler . John R. Zeigler was a Captain in the Civil War. (1832- 1896) (died at age 64). John was injured in battle and left in March of 1864. John R. Zeigler (1832- 1896), Civil War Union Captain. in the 11th Regiment, Il... View Full Record
Book
2369
Roster of 6th to 17th Cavalry and some others. Vol. VIII.
Bound book, Adjutant General's report, Illinois. Roster of 6th to 17th Cavalry and some others. Vol. VIII.... View Full Record
Book
2011.1.1
Ho! For the War!: The Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, A Regimental History
History of the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War.... View Full Record
Directory, City
28
Root's Directory
1865 -- Root's directory, pub. by O. E. Root, printed by N. C. Nason, 1865 ... View Full Record
Manuscript
1802
Up The Tennessee River
Part of diary of Captain Henry Detweiller, who operated a supply boat on the Tennessee River for the Union Army, Read at Peoria Historical Society on February 21,1944... View Full Record
Log, Ship's
1995.23.11
Logbook of Captain Henry Detweiller, Captain USS Yankee, 1863... View Full Record
Letter
2006.52.1a-oo
letters and receipts from commanding officers... View Full Record
Letter
2006.52.2a-w
letters and receipts from commanding officers... View Full Record
Map
2012.42.1a-f
Copy of 1861 map of Peoria County
Large, 6 piece white copy map of Peoria County in 1861. The map covers roads, bodies of water, streets, and land Sheets numbered 1a-1f.... View Full Record
Photograph
2012.46.1
Thoman Family Photographs
Photograph collection is of the Thoman family. Picture is of Mrs. Hepperly, the grandmother of Mary Ticknor. The photograph is taken chest high of Mrs. Hepperly. She has dark hair that reached just above her shoulders.... View Full Record
Photograph
2012.46.8
Thoman Family Photographs
Photograph collection is of the Thoman family. Photograph is of a woman in a long dark dress. She is standing for the picture and is leaning with her left hand on a chair. Her dress has white lace around the sleeves and neck.... View Full Record
Photograph
2012.46.17
Thoman Family Photographs
Photograph collection is of the Thoman family. Photograph is of Mr. Hepperly, grandfather of Mary Ticknor. Mr. Hepperly is wearing a dark suit and bow-tie in the photograph. He has long side-burns down to his chin. Picture is taken chest high.... View Full Record
Photograph
2012.46.18
Thoman Family Photographs
Photograph collection is of the Thoman family. Photograph is of a woman wearing a long black dress. She is standing next to a chair with her right hand on the back of it. The woman is un-indentified in the picture.... View Full Record
Book
3812a
Peoria City Directory, Root's 6th annual, 1861 ... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
3917
Main Street Peoria Illinois in 1865 photograph of workers
Main Street Peoria Illinois in 1865 photograph of workers... View Full Record
Diary
2035
Diary of Charles Mayon from May 1, 1861 to June 1, 1863
The diary is in a bound blank book. Found in old trunk of mother of Mr. Boggess, he does not know how the diary got their and he knows of no connection between the Mayo Family and his own.... View Full Record
Directory, City
27
Root's Directory
1861 -- Root's directory, pub. by O.E Root, printed by N. C. Nason, 1860. ... View Full Record
Diary
3941
Civil War Diary of John Watson Jr. 1862
Civil War Diary of John Watson Jr. 1862... View Full Record
Book
3942
Some Footprints of the Army of the Cumberland From the Privates� Standpoint
Book: Some Footprints of the Army of the Cumberland From the Privates� Standpoint Third Edition By William Gardner, Late Co. D, 51st V. V. Infantry Herald, Washington, Ill 1883... View Full Record
Diary
1980.77.9
Captain John R. Ziegler Diary from 1863
Captain John R. Zeigler Diary from 1863... View Full Record
Saber
1980.77.1a
1860 pattern Cavalry Saber
1860 pattern Cavalry Saber is composed of a sharp steel blade which is attached to a brass pommel. The Handgrip is Leather This Saber was brought home from the Civil War by Captain John Zeigler, The local commander of the 11th Illinois Cavalry. T... View Full Record
Sheath
1980.77.1b
1860 pattern Cavalry Sword (Sheath)
sheath for 1860 pattern Cavalry Sword This Saber was brought home from the Civil War by Captain John Zeigler, The local commander of the 11th Illinois Cavalry. THe saber was secured in a Cavalry skirmish near Memphis, Tennessee. Zeigler Kill... View Full Record
Box, Cartridge
1111.82.1
This leather cartridge case is decorated(was present when donated now missing) with a brass oval which contains the letters "US ". An Upper flap closes with a brass knob button. The tin inner liners are present. imprint of absent brass "US" letters... View Full Record
Box, Cartridge
1111.114.1
This cartridge case is made of leather. AN upper flap fastens with a single brass button. Two leather strips on back of case for attachment to belt. Two buckles hanging from the bottom of case. The tin liners are present brass insignia is missing.... View Full Record
Commission
220
Illinois State Militia Commission for J.R. Zeigler issued Feb. 6, 1862... View Full Record
Drum
1935.8.8
This metal sided drum is painted a tomato red over which has been painted an insignia of a cannon and the first Confederate National Flag. The head is of skin and appear to have been replaced; the tighteners are of rope. This drum belonged to Captain... View Full Record
Brick
1935.8.9
from the Confederate Libby Prison located in Richmond, VA... View Full Record
Block, Wood
1935.8.11
Small piece of pine with an indentation. The indentation originally held a musket ball (cut in half when wood was sawn)from battle of Chattanooga... View Full Record
Breastplate
1935.8.17
This oddly shaped piece of steel is convex in shape, and has a buckle attached to one side. Two keyhole shaped holes top center and top right, rectangular shape center left; two small hole bottom center Label says "picked up by S. Pulsifer upon b... View Full Record
Coat, Frock
1984.69.1
Civil War Officers Frock Coat. Blue Wool Captains epaulets... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
4105
Officers of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Framed picture of the Officers of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
4177
Company "A' of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Framed picture of Company "A' of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry commanded by E.E. Ryan. 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864)... View Full Record
Book, Record
4106
Record book, Notes, Military & Biographical Information concerning members of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A.
Record book, Notes, Military & Biographical Information concerning members of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864.... View Full Record
Book, Record
4107
Ordinance Returns and Muster Rolls —— 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A.
Ordinance Returns, Monthly and Quarterly Company return records. Muster Rolls -- 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864.... View Full Record
Book, Record
4108
Record Book — 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A.
Record Book (calf bound book) - 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864. ... View Full Record
Book, Record
4109
Company Clothing book — 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A.
Company Clothing (calf bound book) - 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864.... View Full Record
Book, Record
4110
Company Morning Reports — 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A
Company Morning Reports (calf bound book) - 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A. The 17th served from May 24, 1861 to June 4, 1864.... View Full Record
Button, Membership
1993.33.5
gold button with an acorn on front. Veteran 1862-1903. Red, white, and blue ribbons tied to top. 41st Anniversary, 86th regt. ILL Vol. Inf. August 27-28 1903... View Full Record
Picture
5477
Picture of L.L. Campbell. Co. A 37th Indiana Inf. Co. G. 13th. Ohio Vol. Cavalry. Died June 10, 1918. Picture taken in Peoria... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
9955.114
Button is brightly colored. Back has "41st Anniversary 86th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Peoria, August 27-28 1903." Three narrow grosgrain ribbons are tied through the top of the medallion No. Pin. round button with flag drape at top. circle has acorn with... View Full Record
Series
116
Various Civil War and other Newspapers
Various Civil War and other Newspapers Bundle 1: Peoria Daily Union extras: April 15, 16, 26; May 14, 20; July 19; 1861 Feb 12 and July 5, 1862; and 2 not dated Bundle 2: 22 Daily Transcript Extras none dated Bundle 3: The Loyal Visitor Vo... View Full Record
Series
118
1. Deed of Henry Theill, Philadelphia, to Reuben B. Carley of 160 acres land NE 1/4 sec. 18 twp. 21N.R.7E Jan. 6, 1819. (Akron twp) 2. Deed of Hugh Boyd to John Graham for 160 acres land S.W. 1/4 sec. 28 Twp. 10N, R.7E.Nov 10, 1817. (Radnor Twp.) 3... View Full Record
Book
1914
War Songs, Poems, and Odes
Dedicated to Burt's comrades of the Mexican and Civil Wars, relatives and friends. Richard Welling Burt was a past Commander of Bryner Post 67, GAR, Department of Illinois.... View Full Record
Series
1917
5 rolls of Civil War newspaper clippings... View Full Record
painting
1937.7.8
Frontal view of Ellen Smith Zeigler the wife of John R. Zeigler. John R. Zeigler (1832- 1896), was a Civil War Union Captain. in the 11th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company E.... View Full Record
Myriopticon
1948.1.2
This historical panorama is contained within a small cardboard box. the water colored scenes depict the major events of the civil war. The cover of the box is marked "The Myriopticon, A Historical Panorama of the Rebellion" "Published by Milton Bradl... View Full Record
Article
1981.75.50
Ernest East article "Civil War tax goes on Whiskey"
Ernest East article "Civil War tax goes on Whiskey"... View Full Record
Dish, Candy
1982.7.21
Candy dish, "Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 - 1865... View Full Record
Toy
1982.7.23
Table favor, "Souvenir of Pea Ridge Battlefield" cast metal figurines; civil war scene; soldiers, canon, and soldier with flag; miniature hats; mallets and hammers; Lincoln bust; blotter; American flag; used as table favors for Daughters of Unio... View Full Record
Book
1983.19.6
War Songs, Poems, and Odes
Dedicated to Burt's comrades of the Mexican and Civil Wars, relatives and friends. Richard Welling Burt was a past Commander of Bryner Post 67, GAR, Dept. of Illinois. Inscribed to M.V.B Cummerford from the author front end paper. Photograph of C... View Full Record
Ribbon, Commemorative
1985.27.37f
Delegate "Daughters of Union Veterans" 1943... View Full Record
Cap, Military
1994.34.1
Civil War Cap, Union gold Cording, Embroidered crossed rifles emblem badly worn, torn, and frayed... View Full Record
Newspaper
2008.21.23
Weekly American Flag
Copy of the Weekly American Flag of San Francisco. Headlines include information of the surrender of the civil war and the "Decisive Actions of the War". There is mention of Libby Prison, Lincolns assassination and the presence of Union soliders in C... View Full Record
Book
2008.35.1
Lincoln At Peoria: The Turning Point
Book discusses Lincoln's three-hour anti-slavery address made in Peoria, Illinois on October 16, 1854. The author argues that this speech was Lincoln's turning point in his political career and also a turning point in America. The book describes th... View Full Record
Script
2009.29.23
"Why Did They Come", Program 24, Charles Deane and the Civil War. Written by Russell Leuders and produced by Frank Thomas. Researched by Velma Kinney.... View Full Record
Audiotape
2009.29.36
Cassette tape recording of radio broadcast about the history of Peoria, "Why Did They Come?" Program #24, Charles Deane and the Civil War, and program #25, Lorado Taft. TDK cassette in case.... View Full Record
Photograph
2011.42.8
Group photo of GAR outside of building
Photograph is of multiple members of the GAR standing in front of a building. The men are all well dressed and posing for the picture. The GAR was a fraternity of Union Civil War veterans.... View Full Record
Photograph
2011.42.9
Group photo of GAR outside of building
Photograph is of 14 members of the GAR standing in front of a building. The men are all well dressed and posing for the picture. The GAR was a fraternity of Union Civil War veterans.... View Full Record
Photograph
2011.42.10
Group photo of GAR outside of building
Photograph is of multiple members of the GAR standing in front of a building. The men are all well dressed and posing for the picture. The GAR was a fraternity of Union Civil War veterans.... View Full Record
Photograph
2011.42.11
Group photo of GAR outside of building
Photograph is of 17 members of the GAR standing in front of a building. The men are all well dressed and posing for the picture. A small dog is also present in the picture The GAR was a fraternity of Union Civil War veterans.... View Full Record
Article
2011.54.5
Editor National Tribune
Article covers stories of a man who was a clerk on the Mercury, a ship that carried troops and commissary druing the fall of 1964 during the Civil War.... View Full Record
Article
2011.54.6
Death Claims Philip Smith This Morning
Obituary for for Civil War veteran Philip Smith.... View Full Record
Certificate
2012.44.14
Benjamin F. Erford Pension Certificate (Civil War)
Pension Certificate issued by the Department of the Interior to Benjamin Erford for 10 dollars. (August 3rd 1881)... View Full Record
Obituary
2012.44.15
Benjamin Erford obituary notice
Photocopy of a newspaper obituary notice for Benjamin Erford, who was a soldier in the Civil War. He passed away on Sept. 25, 1900 at his home in Glasford. Survived by his wife, Lydia Fake, and seven children. He suffered from cancer on the face.... View Full Record
Painting
2013.999.71
John R. Zeigler
Portrait of John R. Ziegler in a brown wood frame with floral at the corners 3/4 oil portrait of John R. Zeigler . John R. Zeigler was a Captain in the Civil War. (1832- 1896) (died at age 64). John was injured in battle and left in March of 1864. J... View Full Record
painting
2013.999.72
Frontal view of Ellen Smith Zeigler the wife of John R. Zeigler. John R. Zeigler (1832- 1896), was a Civil War Union Captain. in the 11th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company E.... View Full Record
Book
2569
Civil War Diary of James T. Ayers.
Bound Book - Civil War Diary of James T. Ayers.... View Full Record
Paper
3563
Gives explanation of names and relations in the Civil War letters in Accession 1956.11 by Dr. V.H. Chase Donor... View Full Record
Pamphlet
3797e
The Civil War — 1861—1865 as depicted in prints by Currier and Ives
... View Full Record
Manuscript
3841
Paper on Tent, no. 28, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865; presented by Mrs. Helen Remington, Pres. Poem: The Little Bronze Button, by Gustave Younghans. Paper on Bryner Woman's Relief Corps #12; presented by Eleanor Krans, Pres... View Full Record
Book
4088
Illinois and the Civil War
Illinois and the Civil War... View Full Record
Pamphlet
4089
Report of the Civil War Centennial Commission of Illinois
Report of the Civil War Centennial Commission of Illinois... View Full Record
Pamphlet
4390
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois... View Full Record
Book
4458
The Story of Aunt Lizzie Aiken
The Story of Aunt Lizzie Aiken �Aunt Lizzie� Aiken from Peoria volunteered in 1861 as a nurse for the head surgeon of the The Sixth Illinois Calvalry at Shawneetown, called the �Gov. Yates Legion.� She wore no uniform and had no rank or title so w... View Full Record
Book
4735
The Story of Aunt Lizze Aiken — Civil War Nuse (1880)
"The Story of Aunt LizzIe Aiken" (1880) Author: Anderson, Mary Eleanor Roberts, 1840-1916 Publisher: Chicago, Jansen, McClurg & company Auntie Lizzie Aiken from Peoria A memorial book published in 1906 at the time of her death describes Aunt... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5061
Report of the Civil War Centenial Commission of Illinois
Report of the Civil War Centenial Commission of Illinois... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5062
Illinois and the Civil War
Walton, Clyde C. "Illinois and the Civil War"... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5063
Illinois and the Civil War
Walton, Clyde C. "Illinois and the Civil War"... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5064
Illinois Military units in the Civil War
Illinois Military units in the Civil War. Published by the Civil War Centenial Commission of Illinois... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5065
Illinois Military units in the Civil War
Illinois Military units in the Civil War. Published by the Civil War Centenial Commission of Illinois... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5066
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois... View Full Record
Pamphlet
5067
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois
Civil War Medal of Honor Winners from Illinois... View Full Record
Letter
5433 (1-67)
67 typed copies of letters written by Henry H. Nurse, to his father during the Civil War, while in service. Donated by the gradson, Rupert H. Nurse. Home of Henry H. Nurse was in Chillicothe, Illinois.... View Full Record
Picture
5465
Copy of a picture of Leiutenant R.G. O'Brien of 134 Illinois Vol. In Civil War... View Full Record
Picture
5466
Old photo of a group of Officers of the Civil War.... View Full Record
Picture
5467
Old photo of 3 officers of the Civil War: Capt. S.R. Baker, Lieut. George Puterbaugh... View Full Record
Picture
5468
Old photo of Civil War... View Full Record
Picture
5473
Picture of Civil War Vets taken in later year. Names given.... View Full Record
Picture
5474
Picture of Civil War Vets taken at Glen Oak Park, Sept 9, 1906 W.R.C. and G.A.R. Post No. 67, Peoria, Ill. (Bryner Post)... View Full Record
Clipping, Newspaper
7382
Peoria Journal- 1/18/45- and Peoria Star- 5/31/45. 1st item about Wm. M. Livingston, last Civil War veteran dies at age 97 years. 2nd item about death of Mrs. Martha Livingston at age 96, wife of Peoria's last G.A.R. Man.... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
9955.1.1
86th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Blue Satin ribbon with silver lettering. Has attached at top a pin with fake fold scroll design from which a medallion is suspended with 2 Civil War vets shaking hands. Small ribbon is red, white and blue wi... View Full Record
Badge, Membership
9955.1.2
Reunion 86th Regiment Ill. Vol. Infantry, 39th anniversary, Peoria, Ill. August 27-28-1901. White satin ribbon with gold lettering, top design and acorn. has crossed waving flags in relief self fringe at bottom. From the Collection of Catherine Wagne... View Full Record
Manuscript
12396
"Peoria's Civil War Camps and Regiments"
"Peoria's Civil War Camps and Regiments", paper written by Gerald T. Kelsch, the paper was also read at the Peoria Historcal Society, Feb. 1957 Meeting.... View Full Record