Married Eliza Jane Tibbs 1855
Married Elizabeth Jane Kazadd 1896
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVII.
Pages 344-359
THOMAS TRENT was born in Menard county, Illinois, in 1833, and was married and a farmer when he enlisted from Tazewell county. He served with the company until the war closed, and was mustered out with the regiment. He returned to Illinois and now resides in Havana.
Company A was enrolled by Matthew Langston under dates running from July 18 to August 15, 1862. A majority of the men enlisted from Mason county, although Morgan, Peoria and Tazewell counties were represented in it ranks. At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: Matthew Langston, captain; Thomas R. Roberts, first lieutenant, and Dr. John W. Neal, second lieutenant.
Of the 93 officers and men composing the company 18 were hit with shot or shell, 10 of whom were killed or died of wounds. Four officers resigned, 19 men died of disease, 25 were discharged, 2 were transferred, and 1 officer and 31 enlisted men were mustered out with the regiment.
It is due to the company to say that it maintained a high standard of discipline throughout, and bore its full share in making the history of the regiment illustrious.
Bio by Debra #47324320
(Being corrected, the son William Trent b. 1855 will soon be removed from this memorial. He is son of William Trent and Mary Shearer. That spot should be for Thomas and Eliza's son William, b. 1857 but did not have a death date or memorial. It was taken by the other William ,in error. The birthdates were close.)
Married Eliza Jane Tibbs 1855
Married Elizabeth Jane Kazadd 1896
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVII.
Pages 344-359
THOMAS TRENT was born in Menard county, Illinois, in 1833, and was married and a farmer when he enlisted from Tazewell county. He served with the company until the war closed, and was mustered out with the regiment. He returned to Illinois and now resides in Havana.
Company A was enrolled by Matthew Langston under dates running from July 18 to August 15, 1862. A majority of the men enlisted from Mason county, although Morgan, Peoria and Tazewell counties were represented in it ranks. At the organization of the company the following commissioned officers were elected: Matthew Langston, captain; Thomas R. Roberts, first lieutenant, and Dr. John W. Neal, second lieutenant.
Of the 93 officers and men composing the company 18 were hit with shot or shell, 10 of whom were killed or died of wounds. Four officers resigned, 19 men died of disease, 25 were discharged, 2 were transferred, and 1 officer and 31 enlisted men were mustered out with the regiment.
It is due to the company to say that it maintained a high standard of discipline throughout, and bore its full share in making the history of the regiment illustrious.
Bio by Debra #47324320
(Being corrected, the son William Trent b. 1855 will soon be removed from this memorial. He is son of William Trent and Mary Shearer. That spot should be for Thomas and Eliza's son William, b. 1857 but did not have a death date or memorial. It was taken by the other William ,in error. The birthdates were close.)
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