(NOTE: Robert Beasmore probably never had his portrait taken prior to the Civil War and during his short time in the service, he is believed to have spent much of his time sick in the hospital and may never had given any thought about sitting for a portrait. However, he is known to have been in Nashville, Tennessee with the 86th for over 4 months and may have taken the time to sit for a portrait. These portraits were most often printed in the form of what was called a CDV, a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card, and the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made. Most of the time, they had a dozen or more made, so they could swap pictures with their tentmates, messmates and for their friends, in the 86th and back home.
Robert survived the war and lived into the 20th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times, if not hundreds of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his CDV added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see any pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT G. BEASMORE, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Robert Beasmore was born in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County, possibly the son of William Beasmore and Sarh Martha (Hogg) Beasemore. There is a record of a William Beesmore being married to a Sarah Martha Hogg in Peoria County on December 18, 1839. Could this be Robert's parents? In the 1840 census William Beesmire is found in Peoria County in what was called the LaMarsh District. He is listed as being between 30 and 40 years of age.His wife is also between 30 and 40 years of age.
I always guessed that Robert Beasmore was born about 1844/45 as he is listed as being 18 years old at the time he enlisted in 1862. At the time of the 1850 census, which you see below, he is listed as being 15 at the time the census was taken in 1850, again giving us the idea that he had to be born in 1844/45. However, his tombstone states he was born in 1840.
On June 17, 1999, Nancy Warren Hampton posted the following information; I am searching for my ancester, John William Hogg, b. 29 Mar 1782, near the Ettrick Forest, Scotland. His mother died young and his father took John William and his sister, Ann (they were the only two children), to London, England, where they lived near Gray Friar's Church. John William was sent to boarding school after arriving in London. He married Sarah Beal Cowen/Cowan c 1819 at St. Botolph Without Altgate, London. They came to the US after 1823 and settled in Brown Co., KS. Their 5 children were born in England: John Thomas Hogg, Sarah Martha Hogg, Isabelle Hall Hogg, Matilda Elizabeth Hogg and Ellen A. Hogg. John William Hogg died 25 Aug 1863 in Claytonville, Brown Co., KS, and Sarah Beal Cowen Hogg died 21 Mar 1871, also in Claytonville. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Robert or the family can not be indentified in the 1850 census of Peoria County, but may be the Robert Beasman listed as residing with the Galey family in Hollis Township in the 1860 census of Peoria County. If this is him, then it appears that his parents must have died sometime in the 1850's.
2416 Galey Robert 49 M farmer 2,000 920 NY
2416 Galey Ellen 46 F NY
2416 Beasman Robert 15 M farm hand IL
2416 Beasman Martha 13 F IL
2416 Beasman Rachel 11 F IL
A Martha Jane Beesmore was married to a Cheny Limeback (or Lineback) on December 31, 1861 in Peoria County.
On July 22, 1862, Robert G. Beasmore volunteered in Jubilee, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Peoria, Illinois area by David W. Magee, a veteran of the Mexican War, for service in the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time he enlisted, he did list Peoria, Illinois as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BEASEMORE, ROBERT G
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 9 Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation BLACKSMITH
Nativity PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When JUL 22, 1862 Joined Where JUBILEE, IL
Joined By Whom D H MAGEE Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY MAR 30, 1863 AT NASHVILLE TENN
When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and 89 of his volunteers, including now Private Robert G. Beasmore, were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, he was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky.
About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital.
The men of McCook's Brigade marched into Nashville on November 7, 1862 and went into camp across the river in Edgefield, Tennessee. One of the men known to have been having difficulty with his health during that first winter in the field was Private Robert G. Beasmore. Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did seemed to help and in March of 1863, the doctors decided that Robert should be sent home in hopes that with the help of family and some home cooking, he could recover from his illness. So on March 30, 1863, Private Robert G. Beasmore was discharged from the service and sent home.
Robert G. Beasmore was married to Anna V. Williams on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________. Anna was born on November 27, 1846 at __________, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Williams and __________ (__________) Williams. At least two children are believed to have been born to Robert and Anna. They are;
1. William Thomas Beasmore, born Aug. 5, 1877 in __________, Missouri; Roundhouse Foreman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Jefferson City, Missouri; Married to Georgia Isabelle (Stein) Allcorn (1880 - 1931); Residing in Sedalia, Missouri at the time he died, but died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on October 22, 1924; buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.
2. Nellie E. Beasmore, born October 17, 1879 in Linn County,
Missouri; married to Otto R. Preuss on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________; died on June 8, 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; buried in Smithton Cemetery in Smithton, Pettis County, Missouri.
A Find A Grave Contributor, Judy in Parkville, Missouri, stated that "I cannot find a census anywhere for them in my search of the Preuss family."
Civil War Pension Records shows application for disabled benefits on Oct. 1892. Robert G Beasmore died on July 3, 1904 in Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri. Robert's earthly remains were laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. His widow, Annie V Beasmore, applied for benefits on Aug. 9, 1904. Anna V. (Williams) Beasmore died on September 4, 1914 in Sedalia, Missouri. Her earthly remains are believed to have been laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery beside those of her husband of of more than 35 years.
Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descedants of the Beasmore family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Robert G. Beasmore and the Beasmore family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of Robert G. Beasmore that may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Robert survived the war and lived into the 20th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times, if not hundreds of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his CDV added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see any pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT G. BEASMORE, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Robert Beasmore was born in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County, possibly the son of William Beasmore and Sarh Martha (Hogg) Beasemore. There is a record of a William Beesmore being married to a Sarah Martha Hogg in Peoria County on December 18, 1839. Could this be Robert's parents? In the 1840 census William Beesmire is found in Peoria County in what was called the LaMarsh District. He is listed as being between 30 and 40 years of age.His wife is also between 30 and 40 years of age.
I always guessed that Robert Beasmore was born about 1844/45 as he is listed as being 18 years old at the time he enlisted in 1862. At the time of the 1850 census, which you see below, he is listed as being 15 at the time the census was taken in 1850, again giving us the idea that he had to be born in 1844/45. However, his tombstone states he was born in 1840.
On June 17, 1999, Nancy Warren Hampton posted the following information; I am searching for my ancester, John William Hogg, b. 29 Mar 1782, near the Ettrick Forest, Scotland. His mother died young and his father took John William and his sister, Ann (they were the only two children), to London, England, where they lived near Gray Friar's Church. John William was sent to boarding school after arriving in London. He married Sarah Beal Cowen/Cowan c 1819 at St. Botolph Without Altgate, London. They came to the US after 1823 and settled in Brown Co., KS. Their 5 children were born in England: John Thomas Hogg, Sarah Martha Hogg, Isabelle Hall Hogg, Matilda Elizabeth Hogg and Ellen A. Hogg. John William Hogg died 25 Aug 1863 in Claytonville, Brown Co., KS, and Sarah Beal Cowen Hogg died 21 Mar 1871, also in Claytonville. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Robert or the family can not be indentified in the 1850 census of Peoria County, but may be the Robert Beasman listed as residing with the Galey family in Hollis Township in the 1860 census of Peoria County. If this is him, then it appears that his parents must have died sometime in the 1850's.
2416 Galey Robert 49 M farmer 2,000 920 NY
2416 Galey Ellen 46 F NY
2416 Beasman Robert 15 M farm hand IL
2416 Beasman Martha 13 F IL
2416 Beasman Rachel 11 F IL
A Martha Jane Beesmore was married to a Cheny Limeback (or Lineback) on December 31, 1861 in Peoria County.
On July 22, 1862, Robert G. Beasmore volunteered in Jubilee, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Peoria, Illinois area by David W. Magee, a veteran of the Mexican War, for service in the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time he enlisted, he did list Peoria, Illinois as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BEASEMORE, ROBERT G
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 9 Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation BLACKSMITH
Nativity PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When JUL 22, 1862 Joined Where JUBILEE, IL
Joined By Whom D H MAGEE Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY MAR 30, 1863 AT NASHVILLE TENN
When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and 89 of his volunteers, including now Private Robert G. Beasmore, were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, he was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky.
About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital.
The men of McCook's Brigade marched into Nashville on November 7, 1862 and went into camp across the river in Edgefield, Tennessee. One of the men known to have been having difficulty with his health during that first winter in the field was Private Robert G. Beasmore. Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did seemed to help and in March of 1863, the doctors decided that Robert should be sent home in hopes that with the help of family and some home cooking, he could recover from his illness. So on March 30, 1863, Private Robert G. Beasmore was discharged from the service and sent home.
Robert G. Beasmore was married to Anna V. Williams on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________. Anna was born on November 27, 1846 at __________, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Williams and __________ (__________) Williams. At least two children are believed to have been born to Robert and Anna. They are;
1. William Thomas Beasmore, born Aug. 5, 1877 in __________, Missouri; Roundhouse Foreman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Jefferson City, Missouri; Married to Georgia Isabelle (Stein) Allcorn (1880 - 1931); Residing in Sedalia, Missouri at the time he died, but died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on October 22, 1924; buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.
2. Nellie E. Beasmore, born October 17, 1879 in Linn County,
Missouri; married to Otto R. Preuss on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________; died on June 8, 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; buried in Smithton Cemetery in Smithton, Pettis County, Missouri.
A Find A Grave Contributor, Judy in Parkville, Missouri, stated that "I cannot find a census anywhere for them in my search of the Preuss family."
Civil War Pension Records shows application for disabled benefits on Oct. 1892. Robert G Beasmore died on July 3, 1904 in Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri. Robert's earthly remains were laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. His widow, Annie V Beasmore, applied for benefits on Aug. 9, 1904. Anna V. (Williams) Beasmore died on September 4, 1914 in Sedalia, Missouri. Her earthly remains are believed to have been laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery beside those of her husband of of more than 35 years.
Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descedants of the Beasmore family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Robert G. Beasmore and the Beasmore family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of Robert G. Beasmore that may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
(NOTE: Robert Beasmore probably never had his portrait taken prior to the Civil War and during his short time in the service, he is believed to have spent much of his time sick in the hospital and may never had given any thought about sitting for a portrait. However, he is known to have been in Nashville, Tennessee with the 86th for over 4 months and may have taken the time to sit for a portrait. These portraits were most often printed in the form of what was called a CDV, a paper picture glued to a heavier card stock about the size of a modern day baseball card, and the soldiers didn't just have one or two copies made. Most of the time, they had a dozen or more made, so they could swap pictures with their tentmates, messmates and for their friends, in the 86th and back home.
Robert survived the war and lived into the 20th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times, if not hundreds of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his CDV added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see any pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT G. BEASMORE, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Robert Beasmore was born in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County, possibly the son of William Beasmore and Sarh Martha (Hogg) Beasemore. There is a record of a William Beesmore being married to a Sarah Martha Hogg in Peoria County on December 18, 1839. Could this be Robert's parents? In the 1840 census William Beesmire is found in Peoria County in what was called the LaMarsh District. He is listed as being between 30 and 40 years of age.His wife is also between 30 and 40 years of age.
I always guessed that Robert Beasmore was born about 1844/45 as he is listed as being 18 years old at the time he enlisted in 1862. At the time of the 1850 census, which you see below, he is listed as being 15 at the time the census was taken in 1850, again giving us the idea that he had to be born in 1844/45. However, his tombstone states he was born in 1840.
On June 17, 1999, Nancy Warren Hampton posted the following information; I am searching for my ancester, John William Hogg, b. 29 Mar 1782, near the Ettrick Forest, Scotland. His mother died young and his father took John William and his sister, Ann (they were the only two children), to London, England, where they lived near Gray Friar's Church. John William was sent to boarding school after arriving in London. He married Sarah Beal Cowen/Cowan c 1819 at St. Botolph Without Altgate, London. They came to the US after 1823 and settled in Brown Co., KS. Their 5 children were born in England: John Thomas Hogg, Sarah Martha Hogg, Isabelle Hall Hogg, Matilda Elizabeth Hogg and Ellen A. Hogg. John William Hogg died 25 Aug 1863 in Claytonville, Brown Co., KS, and Sarah Beal Cowen Hogg died 21 Mar 1871, also in Claytonville. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Robert or the family can not be indentified in the 1850 census of Peoria County, but may be the Robert Beasman listed as residing with the Galey family in Hollis Township in the 1860 census of Peoria County. If this is him, then it appears that his parents must have died sometime in the 1850's.
2416 Galey Robert 49 M farmer 2,000 920 NY
2416 Galey Ellen 46 F NY
2416 Beasman Robert 15 M farm hand IL
2416 Beasman Martha 13 F IL
2416 Beasman Rachel 11 F IL
A Martha Jane Beesmore was married to a Cheny Limeback (or Lineback) on December 31, 1861 in Peoria County.
On July 22, 1862, Robert G. Beasmore volunteered in Jubilee, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Peoria, Illinois area by David W. Magee, a veteran of the Mexican War, for service in the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time he enlisted, he did list Peoria, Illinois as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BEASEMORE, ROBERT G
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 9 Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation BLACKSMITH
Nativity PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When JUL 22, 1862 Joined Where JUBILEE, IL
Joined By Whom D H MAGEE Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY MAR 30, 1863 AT NASHVILLE TENN
When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and 89 of his volunteers, including now Private Robert G. Beasmore, were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, he was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky.
About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital.
The men of McCook's Brigade marched into Nashville on November 7, 1862 and went into camp across the river in Edgefield, Tennessee. One of the men known to have been having difficulty with his health during that first winter in the field was Private Robert G. Beasmore. Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did seemed to help and in March of 1863, the doctors decided that Robert should be sent home in hopes that with the help of family and some home cooking, he could recover from his illness. So on March 30, 1863, Private Robert G. Beasmore was discharged from the service and sent home.
Robert G. Beasmore was married to Anna V. Williams on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________. Anna was born on November 27, 1846 at __________, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Williams and __________ (__________) Williams. At least two children are believed to have been born to Robert and Anna. They are;
1. William Thomas Beasmore, born Aug. 5, 1877 in __________, Missouri; Roundhouse Foreman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Jefferson City, Missouri; Married to Georgia Isabelle (Stein) Allcorn (1880 - 1931); Residing in Sedalia, Missouri at the time he died, but died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on October 22, 1924; buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.
2. Nellie E. Beasmore, born October 17, 1879 in Linn County,
Missouri; married to Otto R. Preuss on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________; died on June 8, 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; buried in Smithton Cemetery in Smithton, Pettis County, Missouri.
A Find A Grave Contributor, Judy in Parkville, Missouri, stated that "I cannot find a census anywhere for them in my search of the Preuss family."
Civil War Pension Records shows application for disabled benefits on Oct. 1892. Robert G Beasmore died on July 3, 1904 in Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri. Robert's earthly remains were laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. His widow, Annie V Beasmore, applied for benefits on Aug. 9, 1904. Anna V. (Williams) Beasmore died on September 4, 1914 in Sedalia, Missouri. Her earthly remains are believed to have been laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery beside those of her husband of of more than 35 years.
Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descedants of the Beasmore family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Robert G. Beasmore and the Beasmore family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of Robert G. Beasmore that may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
Robert survived the war and lived into the 20th century. During his life, Robert probably had his picture taken dozens of times, if not hundreds of times. I would dearly love to see a copy of his CDV added to his Find A Grave site for all with an interest to see. However, at this point, I would be thrilled just to see any pictures of him added to his Find A Grave Memorial, even ones of him as an old man. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private ROBERT G. BEASMORE, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Robert Beasmore was born in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County, possibly the son of William Beasmore and Sarh Martha (Hogg) Beasemore. There is a record of a William Beesmore being married to a Sarah Martha Hogg in Peoria County on December 18, 1839. Could this be Robert's parents? In the 1840 census William Beesmire is found in Peoria County in what was called the LaMarsh District. He is listed as being between 30 and 40 years of age.His wife is also between 30 and 40 years of age.
I always guessed that Robert Beasmore was born about 1844/45 as he is listed as being 18 years old at the time he enlisted in 1862. At the time of the 1850 census, which you see below, he is listed as being 15 at the time the census was taken in 1850, again giving us the idea that he had to be born in 1844/45. However, his tombstone states he was born in 1840.
On June 17, 1999, Nancy Warren Hampton posted the following information; I am searching for my ancester, John William Hogg, b. 29 Mar 1782, near the Ettrick Forest, Scotland. His mother died young and his father took John William and his sister, Ann (they were the only two children), to London, England, where they lived near Gray Friar's Church. John William was sent to boarding school after arriving in London. He married Sarah Beal Cowen/Cowan c 1819 at St. Botolph Without Altgate, London. They came to the US after 1823 and settled in Brown Co., KS. Their 5 children were born in England: John Thomas Hogg, Sarah Martha Hogg, Isabelle Hall Hogg, Matilda Elizabeth Hogg and Ellen A. Hogg. John William Hogg died 25 Aug 1863 in Claytonville, Brown Co., KS, and Sarah Beal Cowen Hogg died 21 Mar 1871, also in Claytonville. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Robert or the family can not be indentified in the 1850 census of Peoria County, but may be the Robert Beasman listed as residing with the Galey family in Hollis Township in the 1860 census of Peoria County. If this is him, then it appears that his parents must have died sometime in the 1850's.
2416 Galey Robert 49 M farmer 2,000 920 NY
2416 Galey Ellen 46 F NY
2416 Beasman Robert 15 M farm hand IL
2416 Beasman Martha 13 F IL
2416 Beasman Rachel 11 F IL
A Martha Jane Beesmore was married to a Cheny Limeback (or Lineback) on December 31, 1861 in Peoria County.
On July 22, 1862, Robert G. Beasmore volunteered in Jubilee, Illinois to serve in a company which was being raised in the Peoria, Illinois area by David W. Magee, a veteran of the Mexican War, for service in the Union Army during the Civil War. At the time he enlisted, he did list Peoria, Illinois as his place of residence.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BEASEMORE, ROBERT G
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 9 Hair BROWN
Eyes GRAY Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation BLACKSMITH
Nativity PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When JUL 22, 1862 Joined Where JUBILEE, IL
Joined By Whom D H MAGEE Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY MAR 30, 1863 AT NASHVILLE TENN
When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and 89 of his volunteers, including now Private Robert G. Beasmore, were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, he was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky.
About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital.
The men of McCook's Brigade marched into Nashville on November 7, 1862 and went into camp across the river in Edgefield, Tennessee. One of the men known to have been having difficulty with his health during that first winter in the field was Private Robert G. Beasmore. Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did seemed to help and in March of 1863, the doctors decided that Robert should be sent home in hopes that with the help of family and some home cooking, he could recover from his illness. So on March 30, 1863, Private Robert G. Beasmore was discharged from the service and sent home.
Robert G. Beasmore was married to Anna V. Williams on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________. Anna was born on November 27, 1846 at __________, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Williams and __________ (__________) Williams. At least two children are believed to have been born to Robert and Anna. They are;
1. William Thomas Beasmore, born Aug. 5, 1877 in __________, Missouri; Roundhouse Foreman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Jefferson City, Missouri; Married to Georgia Isabelle (Stein) Allcorn (1880 - 1931); Residing in Sedalia, Missouri at the time he died, but died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on October 22, 1924; buried in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.
2. Nellie E. Beasmore, born October 17, 1879 in Linn County,
Missouri; married to Otto R. Preuss on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________; died on June 8, 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; buried in Smithton Cemetery in Smithton, Pettis County, Missouri.
A Find A Grave Contributor, Judy in Parkville, Missouri, stated that "I cannot find a census anywhere for them in my search of the Preuss family."
Civil War Pension Records shows application for disabled benefits on Oct. 1892. Robert G Beasmore died on July 3, 1904 in Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri. Robert's earthly remains were laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. His widow, Annie V Beasmore, applied for benefits on Aug. 9, 1904. Anna V. (Williams) Beasmore died on September 4, 1914 in Sedalia, Missouri. Her earthly remains are believed to have been laid to rest in the Crown Hill Cemetery beside those of her husband of of more than 35 years.
Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descedants of the Beasmore family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on Robert G. Beasmore and the Beasmore family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of Robert G. Beasmore that may have survived the years added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
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