Musician Abel W. Brown, Co. C, 86th Illinois - Abel was most likely married in Ohio. His wife's first name was Rachel.
Abel is not found in the 1860 or 1870 census of Peoria County, Illinois so he may only have come here shortly before the Civil War began and may have left shortly after returning from the service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name: BROWN, ABEL W
Rank: MUS Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics:
Residence-Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL; Age-30; Height-5' 10 1/4"; Hair-Brown; Eyes-Gray; Complexion-Light; Marital Status-Married; Occupation-Farmer; Nativity-Ross County, Ohio
Service Record:
Joined When AUG 12, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAY 23, 1865 AT MADISON GEN HOSPITAL IND
Abel began collecting an Invalid Pension on February 21, 1870.
The surviving members of the 86th were of the belief that he resided in Independence, Indiana for some years after the war.
(Information provided by Baxter B. Fite III)
Abel is not found in the 1860 or 1870 census of Peoria County, Illinois so he may only have come here shortly before the Civil War began and may have left shortly after returning from the service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name: BROWN, ABEL W
Rank: MUS Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics:
Residence-Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL; Age-30; Height-5' 10 1/4"; Hair-Brown; Eyes-Gray; Complexion-Light; Marital Status-Married; Occupation-Farmer; Nativity-Ross County, Ohio
Service Record:
Joined When AUG 12, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAY 23, 1865 AT MADISON GEN HOSPITAL IND
Abel began collecting an Invalid Pension on February 21, 1870.
The surviving members of the 86th were of the belief that he resided in Independence, Indiana for some years after the war.
(Information provided by Baxter B. Fite III)
Musician Abel W. Brown, Co. C, 86th Illinois - Abel was most likely married in Ohio. His wife's first name was Rachel.
Abel is not found in the 1860 or 1870 census of Peoria County, Illinois so he may only have come here shortly before the Civil War began and may have left shortly after returning from the service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name: BROWN, ABEL W
Rank: MUS Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics:
Residence-Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL; Age-30; Height-5' 10 1/4"; Hair-Brown; Eyes-Gray; Complexion-Light; Marital Status-Married; Occupation-Farmer; Nativity-Ross County, Ohio
Service Record:
Joined When AUG 12, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAY 23, 1865 AT MADISON GEN HOSPITAL IND
Abel began collecting an Invalid Pension on February 21, 1870.
The surviving members of the 86th were of the belief that he resided in Independence, Indiana for some years after the war.
(Information provided by Baxter B. Fite III)
Abel is not found in the 1860 or 1870 census of Peoria County, Illinois so he may only have come here shortly before the Civil War began and may have left shortly after returning from the service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name: BROWN, ABEL W
Rank: MUS Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics:
Residence-Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL; Age-30; Height-5' 10 1/4"; Hair-Brown; Eyes-Gray; Complexion-Light; Marital Status-Married; Occupation-Farmer; Nativity-Ross County, Ohio
Service Record:
Joined When AUG 12, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks DISCHARGED MAY 23, 1865 AT MADISON GEN HOSPITAL IND
Abel began collecting an Invalid Pension on February 21, 1870.
The surviving members of the 86th were of the belief that he resided in Independence, Indiana for some years after the war.
(Information provided by Baxter B. Fite III)
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