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  • Category: Abstract
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  • Author: Chas. C. Chapman & Co
  • Publisher: Peoria, 1879
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The citation refers to J. J. Compton's comapny: on page 361 in the section on the Civil War. He enlisted September 24, 1861, and mustered out on September 27, 1864.
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Page: 361
  • Text: The 50th Infantry

    Was organized in the month of August, 1861, by Col. Moses M. Bane. The 50th was engaged at Shiloh, April 6th and 7th; engaged in the seige of Corinth, May, 1862. June 4 it pursued the enemy as far as Booneville, Miss., returning to Corinth June 10. The regiment was engaged in a number of battles and skirmishes, during their service. About three-fourths of the regiment re-enlisted as veterans and were mustered Jan. 16, '64, when they left for Illinois for veteran furlough. The 50th was one of the best drilled regiments in the service. In the prize drill July 3, 1865, with the 63d Illinois, 7th Iowa and 50th Illinois competing, the latter won the prize banner. They were mustered out of service July 13, 1865.
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PersonClaimDateDetailAgeEvidence
Jonathan Jesse ComptonMilitary Apr 6, 1862 to Apr 7, 1862Shiloh, Hardin, Tennessee, United States [S52] [S55] [S2715]
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Jonathan Jesse ComptonMilitary Apr 30, 1862 to May 30, 1862Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi, United States [S52] [S55] [S2715]
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Jonathan Jesse ComptonMilitaryJul 3, 1865D.C., Washington, United States [S52]
The 50th was one of the best drilled regiments in the service. In the prize drill, with the 63d Illinois, 7th Iowa and 50th Illinois competing, the latter won the prize banner.
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Jonathan Jesse ComptonMilitaryJul 13, 1865D.C., Washington, United States [S52]
The 50th was mustered out of service
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