History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVI.
Pages 332-343
MAJOR SAMUEL P. CUMMINGS had long been prominent as a merchant in Astoria when the War of the Rebellion began. He had also been prominent in affairs political in the county and frequently served as a member of the county board. Early in the war he had been commissioned a mustering officer with the rank of major, and had assisted in recruiting several of the early regiments. He enrolled two companies for the Eighty-fifth and at the organization of the regiment was chosen major. He was favorably mentioned for gallant conduct in the battle of Perryville by his colonel and brigade commander, served through the Kentucky campaign, and participated with the regiment in the battle of Stone River or Murfreesboro. Failing health, however, compelled him to resign at Nashville, and his resignation was approved for disability on April 6, 1863.
He returned to Astoria, where he continued in business until within the last few years, and where he still resides. He as served his constituents as supervisor, judge of the county court, and has represented his county in both branches of the legislature. Possessed of an ample fortune he is now enjoying a ripe old age among the people he served for so long.
THE FIELD AND STAFF.
Colonel—Robert S. Moore, of Havana, Mason County.
Lieutenant-Colonel—Caleb J. Dilworth, of Havana, Mason County.
Major—S. P. Cummings, of Astoria, Fulton County.
Adjutant—John B. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Quartermaster—Samuel F. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Surgeon—James P. Walker, of Mason City, Mason County.
First Assistant Surgeon—Philip L. Dieffenbacher, of Havana, Mason County.
Second Assistant Surgeon—James C. Patterson, of Mason City, Mason County.
Chaplain—Joseph S. Barwick, of Havana, Mason County.
PARENTS ARE NATHANIEL CUMMINGS AND SARAH JUNKINS CUMMINGS
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVI.
Pages 332-343
MAJOR SAMUEL P. CUMMINGS had long been prominent as a merchant in Astoria when the War of the Rebellion began. He had also been prominent in affairs political in the county and frequently served as a member of the county board. Early in the war he had been commissioned a mustering officer with the rank of major, and had assisted in recruiting several of the early regiments. He enrolled two companies for the Eighty-fifth and at the organization of the regiment was chosen major. He was favorably mentioned for gallant conduct in the battle of Perryville by his colonel and brigade commander, served through the Kentucky campaign, and participated with the regiment in the battle of Stone River or Murfreesboro. Failing health, however, compelled him to resign at Nashville, and his resignation was approved for disability on April 6, 1863.
He returned to Astoria, where he continued in business until within the last few years, and where he still resides. He as served his constituents as supervisor, judge of the county court, and has represented his county in both branches of the legislature. Possessed of an ample fortune he is now enjoying a ripe old age among the people he served for so long.
THE FIELD AND STAFF.
Colonel—Robert S. Moore, of Havana, Mason County.
Lieutenant-Colonel—Caleb J. Dilworth, of Havana, Mason County.
Major—S. P. Cummings, of Astoria, Fulton County.
Adjutant—John B. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Quartermaster—Samuel F. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Surgeon—James P. Walker, of Mason City, Mason County.
First Assistant Surgeon—Philip L. Dieffenbacher, of Havana, Mason County.
Second Assistant Surgeon—James C. Patterson, of Mason City, Mason County.
Chaplain—Joseph S. Barwick, of Havana, Mason County.
PARENTS ARE NATHANIEL CUMMINGS AND SARAH JUNKINS CUMMINGS
History of the 85th Illinois Volunteers
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVI.
Pages 332-343
MAJOR SAMUEL P. CUMMINGS had long been prominent as a merchant in Astoria when the War of the Rebellion began. He had also been prominent in affairs political in the county and frequently served as a member of the county board. Early in the war he had been commissioned a mustering officer with the rank of major, and had assisted in recruiting several of the early regiments. He enrolled two companies for the Eighty-fifth and at the organization of the regiment was chosen major. He was favorably mentioned for gallant conduct in the battle of Perryville by his colonel and brigade commander, served through the Kentucky campaign, and participated with the regiment in the battle of Stone River or Murfreesboro. Failing health, however, compelled him to resign at Nashville, and his resignation was approved for disability on April 6, 1863.
He returned to Astoria, where he continued in business until within the last few years, and where he still resides. He as served his constituents as supervisor, judge of the county court, and has represented his county in both branches of the legislature. Possessed of an ample fortune he is now enjoying a ripe old age among the people he served for so long.
THE FIELD AND STAFF.
Colonel—Robert S. Moore, of Havana, Mason County.
Lieutenant-Colonel—Caleb J. Dilworth, of Havana, Mason County.
Major—S. P. Cummings, of Astoria, Fulton County.
Adjutant—John B. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Quartermaster—Samuel F. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Surgeon—James P. Walker, of Mason City, Mason County.
First Assistant Surgeon—Philip L. Dieffenbacher, of Havana, Mason County.
Second Assistant Surgeon—James C. Patterson, of Mason City, Mason County.
Chaplain—Joseph S. Barwick, of Havana, Mason County.
PARENTS ARE NATHANIEL CUMMINGS AND SARAH JUNKINS CUMMINGS
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
by
Henry J. Aten
1901
CHAPTER XXVI.
Pages 332-343
MAJOR SAMUEL P. CUMMINGS had long been prominent as a merchant in Astoria when the War of the Rebellion began. He had also been prominent in affairs political in the county and frequently served as a member of the county board. Early in the war he had been commissioned a mustering officer with the rank of major, and had assisted in recruiting several of the early regiments. He enrolled two companies for the Eighty-fifth and at the organization of the regiment was chosen major. He was favorably mentioned for gallant conduct in the battle of Perryville by his colonel and brigade commander, served through the Kentucky campaign, and participated with the regiment in the battle of Stone River or Murfreesboro. Failing health, however, compelled him to resign at Nashville, and his resignation was approved for disability on April 6, 1863.
He returned to Astoria, where he continued in business until within the last few years, and where he still resides. He as served his constituents as supervisor, judge of the county court, and has represented his county in both branches of the legislature. Possessed of an ample fortune he is now enjoying a ripe old age among the people he served for so long.
THE FIELD AND STAFF.
Colonel—Robert S. Moore, of Havana, Mason County.
Lieutenant-Colonel—Caleb J. Dilworth, of Havana, Mason County.
Major—S. P. Cummings, of Astoria, Fulton County.
Adjutant—John B. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Quartermaster—Samuel F. Wright, of Havana, Mason County.
Surgeon—James P. Walker, of Mason City, Mason County.
First Assistant Surgeon—Philip L. Dieffenbacher, of Havana, Mason County.
Second Assistant Surgeon—James C. Patterson, of Mason City, Mason County.
Chaplain—Joseph S. Barwick, of Havana, Mason County.
PARENTS ARE NATHANIEL CUMMINGS AND SARAH JUNKINS CUMMINGS
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