Private ALFORD LAYCOCK, Co. I, 86th Illinois

Alford Laycock was born on July 27, 1840 in Ripley County, Indiana the son of Harper Laycock and Mary (Major) Laycock. Harper Laycock was born on September 29, 1817 in __________, Ohio. Harper died on February 3, 1890 in Glasford, Illinois. Harper was married to Mary Major on June 3, 1839 in Dearborn Co., Indiana. Mary was born on __________ __, 18__ at __________, Ohio. Mary is believed to have died on __________ __, 1853 near Lancaster, Illinois. Harper is known to have married Mrs. Mary E. or A. (Shuman) Mason and had several more children. Mary Ann Shuman was born c. 1832/33 in Canada married to Joseph Mason on October 31, 1852 in Fulton County. The marriage of Harper Lacock to Mrs. Mary Mason is recorded as having occurred on April 9, 1863 in Peoria County. Yet several children are known to have been born to Harper Laycock between 1853 when Mary (Major) Laycock is supposed to have died and April of 1863 when Harper is supposed to have been married to Mrs. Mary Mason. So, did Mary (Major) Laycock live a little longer than is believed or was there another marriage for Harper in there? I any case, several Laycock children are known to have been born in the mid to late 1850's. Here is a list of the children born to Harper Laycock;
1. Alford Laycock, born 2 1840 in IN. He died 3 27 Jul 1900 in Kingston, IL.
2. Mary Laycock, born __________ __, 1841 in Indiana.
3. Lucinda Laycock, born __________ __, 1843 in Indiana.
4. William Laycock, born __________ __, 1845 in Indiana.
5. Nancy Laycock, born __________ __, 1849 in __________.
6. Louisa J Laycock, born February 24, 1851 in Glasford, Illinois. Louisa died October 16, 1916 in Glasford, Illinois.
7. Marion Laycock, born November 16, 1855 in Peoria Co., IL. He died on __________ __, 18__ in Glasford, IL.
8. Harper Laycock, born October 4, 1858 in Peoria Co., IL. He died on __________ __, 18__ in Glasford, IL.
9. James Major Laycock, born February 21, 1861 in Glasford, IL. He died May 23, 1936 in Glasford, IL.
10. Abraham Lincoln Laycock, born May 13, 1865 in Peoria Co., IL. He died on __________ __, 18__ and was buried in Glasford Cemetery in Glasford, IL.
11. Kezia Laycock, born January 1, 1867 in Peoria Co., IL. She died on __________ __, 1878 in Glasford, IL.
12. Lucy Ann Laycock, born May 17, 1869 in Peoria Co., IL; Lucy was married to Thomas Harvey Jefford (1866 - 1923); Lucy died on November 17, 1938 in Glasford, IL; She is buried in the Kingston Mines Cemetery in Kingston Mines, Illinois.
13. Abbie Lena Laycock, born June 28, 1874 in Peoria Co., IL. She died November 9, 1956 in Pekin, IL.
14. William Laycock, born March 5, 1876 in Peoria Co., IL.;
William died on __________ __, 1886 in Glasford, IL.


ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name LACOCK, ALFORD
Rank PVT Company I Unit 86 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence LANCASTER, PEORIA CO, IL Age 22 Height 5' 5 1/2 Hair DARK
Eyes HAZEL Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity DEARBORN CO, IN

Service Record
Joined When AUG 1, 1862 Joined Where LANCASTER, IL
Joined By Whom A L FAHNESTOCK 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 N/A

Alford Laycock was married 1st to Hannah McClure on August 24, 1865 in Peoria County. Hannah McClure was born c. 1842 in __________, __________, the daughter of __________ McClure and __________ (__________) McClure. Hannah died on October __, 1872. Her earthly remains were laid to rest in the __________ Cemetery in __________, __________. Three daughters were born to Alford and Hannah. They are;
1. Anna Mary Laycock, born c. 1866 in Illinois.
2. Emily Eliza Laycock, born c. 1867/68 in Illinois.
3. Nancy Ellen Laycock, born on May __, 1870 in Peoria County, Illinois.

At the time of the 1870 census of Peoria County, Alford, Hannah and Alfred's parents are all found in Timber Township;
102 Lacock Kasper (Harper) 52 M farmer 800 100 Ohio
102 Lacock Mary 37 F wife Canada
102 Lacock Louisa 19 F at home Illinois
102 Lacock Marion 15 M at home Illinois
102 Lacock Kasper 12 M at home Illinois
102 Lacock James M. 9 M at home Illinois
102 Lacock Kasin 3 F Illinois
102 Lacock Lucy Ann 1 F Illinois
104 Lacock Alfred 30 M farmer Indiana
104 Lacock Hannah M. 22 F wife Ohio
104 Lacock Anna Mary 4 F Illinois
104 Lacock Emily Eliza 2 F Illinois
104 Lacock Nancy Ellen 4/12 F Illinois May

Alford Laycock was married 2nd to Mrs. Sarah Ann (__________) Johnson on January 29, 1875 in Peoria County. Sarah was born on __________ __, 1830 at __________, __________ and had been married previously to __________ Johnson, by who she had __________ children. No children are believed to have been born to Alford and Sarah.

In 1880 this is what the Laycock family looks like in Peoria County;
Harper LAYCOCK, Self Gender: Male Birth: <1818> OH
Mary LAYCOCK, Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1833> CAN
James M. LAYCOCK, Son Gender: Male Birth: <1861> IL
Lucy A. LAYCOCK, Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1869> IL
Abbie L. LAYCOCK, Dau Gender: Female Birth: <1874> IL
William LAYCOCK, Son Gender: Male Birth: <1876> IL
Alfred LAYCOCK, Self Gender: Male Birth: <1843> IN
Sarah LAYCOCK, Wife Gender: Female Birth: <1832> OH

Alford Laycock died on July 27, 1900 in Kingston Mines, Illinois in Peoria County. Sarah Ann (__________) Laycock died on __________ __, 1924. Their earthly remains were laid to rest in the Kingston Mines Cemetery in Kingston Mines, Illinois.

by Baxter B. Fite III

(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Laycock family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have about Private Alford Laycock and the Laycock family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of Alford Laycock that may have survived the years, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)