Company A, 48th Illinois Infantry

submitted by David A, Stumpf, M.D., Ph.D.
1101 Alpine Lane; Woodstock, IL 60098
847-494-7589

List of all Co A. 48th Illinois Infantry Soldiers

John Odom Brakebill

Gregory A. Grisham writes:

My ggg grandfather was John Odom Brakebill who was in Company A from September 1, 1861 to August, 1865. He was wounded at least twice, once in the face at either Shiloh or Dallas, GA and in the leg at the Battle of Atlanta. (His medical records show a wound to the face at Dallas, Ga but his pension file states that he was shot in the left cheek at the Battle of Shiloh.)

In his pension record S.F. Grieves, who states that he was in command of Company A during the Siege of Vicksburg, says that "John O. Brakebill was a brave, honorable and honest soldier one who never shirked or played off but was ever ready for duty except when wounded or too sick to carry his gun."

I have attached a photo of John Odom Brakebill and his wife, Malinda Ann Garrett, with two of their grandchildren in 1910. J.O. Brakebill ended up in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri and is buried there. Malinda Ann Garrett was a cousin to John Reed Garrett who also served in Company A. John Reed Garrett died just before the Battle of Shiloh. Her uncle, John Milton Garrett was also in the 48th.

John F. Johnson, Commander of Co. A.

1st Lt. Hugh Atkinson His photograph (below) is at the U. S. Army Photo Archives

2nd Lt. John D. Chastain His photograph is at the U. S. Army Photo Archives

Sherode Johnson later at Long Post Office, Henderson Co., Tennessee

Corporal Benjamin Franklin Mills

Born: June 8, 1839, Middleburg, Henderson Co., Tennessee; son of James Mills (b. abt 1816) and Phama Johnson (b. abt 1817). He married Aug. 19, 1861 at Henderson Co., Tennessee to Dorcas Cathoren Rogers daughter of George W. Rogers and Nancy A. Powers. Eleven children were born to this union. Dorcas died May 3, 1920 and Ben remarried Nancy Johnson. B. F. Mills died May 3, 1920 at Beacon, Decatur Co., Tennessee. Ben and Dorcas are buried at Oak Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Middleburg, Henderson Co., Tennessee.

B. F. Mills joined the 48th on March 25, 1862, re-enlisted March 25th, 1864, and mustered out at Little Rock as a Corporeal on August 15, 1865. His enlistment occurred about two weeks before Shiloh, which was only about 30 miles from his home, (quite a decision as most people supported the south in that area of Tennessee.). His great great grandson has his pension records, and some affidavits of others who were in his outfit, including mention of the of officers, etc. (The gr-gr-grandson: Charles T. Nichols). His photograph (right) was provided by Joan J. Maddax, 2830 Indiana Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32526; her husband is a descendant of B. F. Mills.

William Powers later at Long Post Office, Henderson Co., Tennessee

Charles Nichols, R.N. provides the following commentary and additional very nice summary of other Co. A soldiers:

Co. A, 48th Regt. IL. Vol. Inf.; I received a listing from the muster rolls of this outfit of Benjamin F. Mills from the Ilinois State Archives; I have pulled the following from it. The numbers are as they were on the muster roll. There are none missing, just not all lines were filled. Number 1 - 24 all re-enlisted as Vet. Vol. at Scottsboro, Alabama; All were enrolled by Lt. A. L. Wellman, for 3 years; All were mustered in by Lt. Cain, at Scottsboro, AL.

1. Douglass, Edward A.; Pvt.; 24; 5'6", Dark hair, Black eyes, Fair Complexion, Ocup: Soldier, Nativity: Maisac, IL.; re-enlist., 1 Jan. 1864; must. in 19 Jan. 1864, Residence New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mustered out 14 Jul 1865 @ Springfield, IL., by Lt. Hawks; Remarks, absent sict since 22 May 1865. M.O. by instructions from War Dept.

2. Dastah, Martin; Pvt.; 24; 5'6", Dark, Blue, Fair, Ocup. Soldier; Born Prussia; re-enl. 1 Jan 1864, must. in 19 Jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Remarks: Died 23 Jul 1864 of Wounds rec. before Atlanta, Ga. 22 Jul 1864.

3. Gray, George W.; Pvt.; 20; 6'0", Dark, Blue, Fair; Soldier; Born Massac, IL.; re-en. 1 Jan 1864; must in 19 Jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Must out 15 Aug 1865, at Little Rock, AR., by Capt. Schlaich. No Remarks noted.

4. Gray, James; Pvt.; 20; 5'8", Dark, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Graves, KY.; re-en. 1 Jan 1864; mus. in 19 Jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Deserted 15 jun 1864 at Kenesaw, GA.

5. Henson, John H.; Pvt.; 24; 5'8", Light hair, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Marshall?, KY.; re-en. 1 Jan 1864; must. in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo at Little Rock, AR. on 15 aug 1865 by Capt. Schlaich.

6. Johnson, Andrew J.; Pvt.; 35; 5'5", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Caldwell, KY.; re-en. 1 Jan 1864; mus. in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Capt. Schlaich.

7. Johnson, James H.; Pvt.; 22; 5'9", Dark, Black, Dark; Soldier; B. Pope Co., IL.; re-en. 1 jan 1864; mus. in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; discharged 25 jun 1865

8. King, Charles A.; Pvt.; 21; 5'7", Black, Black, Dark; Soldier; B. Pope Co., IL.; re-en. 24 1864; mus. in 6 apr 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, Ar. by Cpt. Schlaich

9. Lewis, James A.; Pvt.; 26; 6'4", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Jackson, TN.; re en. 1 jan 1864; mu. in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo at Little Rock, AR. on 15 aug 1865 by Cpt. Schlaich, mo as a Sgt.

10. Littlemine, Henry S.; Pvt.; 27; 5'8", Light, Hazel, Fair; Soldier; B. Prussia; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

11. McBride, Martin V.; Pvt.; 24; 5'10", Dark, Hazel, Fair; Soldier; B. Sumner, TN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Promoted to Sgt. then Lt.

12. Mills, Benjamin; Pvt.; 24; 5'11", Brown, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Henderson, TN.; re enl 24 jan 1864; mu in 6 apr 1864; Res. Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Capt. Schlaich. Mo as a Corpl.

13. Norris, Emerald; Pvt.; 20; 5'6", Dark, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Calhoun, KY.; re in 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich. mo as a Cprl.

14. Neeley, David J.; Pvt.; 20; 5'10", Dark, Black, Dark; Soldier; B. Pope, IL.; re in 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich, mo as a Crpl.

15. Pryor, Francis M.; Pvt.; 19; 5'8", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Pope, IL.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Note: died 6 aug 1864 at Marietta, GA. of wounds rec. 22 Jul 1864.

16. Russell, Milton B.; Pvt.; 21; 5'7", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Massac, IL.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo at 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

17. Ramer, Romulous C.; Pvt.; 24; 6'0", Black, Blue, Dark; Soldier; B. Davison, TN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo at Little Rock, AR. on 15 aug 1865 by Cpt. Schlaich.

18. Salyers, William M.; Pvt.; 25; 5'10", Dark, Black, Dark; Soldier; B. Jefferson, IN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Note: died of disease 10 dec 1864 at Bryan Court House, GA.

19. Swift, William A.; Pvt.; 25; 6'0", Dark, Black, Dark; Soldier; B. Montgomery, TN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

20. Stucker, Zachariah M.; Pvt.; 18; 5'4", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Pope, IL.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

21. Veeley, Milo; Pvt.; 32; 6'0", Dark, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Delaware, OH.; re en 1 feb 1864; mu in 6 apr 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich, mo as Crpl.

22. White, James; Pvt.; 26; 5'8", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Gibson, IN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

23. Whorton, James R.; 24; 5'8", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Caldwell, KY.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Killed in Battle, 3 Feb 1865 at Duck Creek, S.C.

24. Weeks, George W.; 29; 5'9", Light, Blue, Fair; Soldier; B. Stewart, TN.; re en 1 jan 1864; mu in 19 jan 1864; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Note: discharged for disability, 25 june 1865.

This List Continues on with the Title Recruits emphasized with **

27. Atkinson, William G.; Pvt.; 18; 5'6", Light, Blue, Light; Farmer; B. Massac, IL.; enl 4 feb 1864 at Jacksonville, IL.; by Capt. Grimes; for 3 yrs.; mu in 22 mar 1864, at Scottsboro, AL., by Lt. Cain; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.

28. Brenton, Andrew; Pvt.; 24; 5'10", Light, Gray, Light; Single; Farmer; B. Clark, IN.; enl 1 jan 1862; Res. Massac, IL.; Note: died of disease 26 mar 1862, on the march.

29. Brockingham, Ebenezer; Pvt.; 20; 5'7", Dark, Black, Dark; Single; Farmer; B. Pope, IL.; enl 1 Jan 1862; Res. Pope Co., IL.; Note: died of disease 6 apr 1862 at New Liberty, IL.

30. *Vet.* Buchanan, John; Pvt.; 36; 5'8", Light, Blue, Light; Married; Farmer; B. Alexander, IL.; enl 25 jan 1862; Res. Pope Co., IL.; Note: Re-enlisted as a Vet. Vol.

31. Cisk, Isaac N.; Pvt.; 18; 5'11", Light, Blue, Light; Farmer; B. Pope, IL.; enl 4 feb 1864, at Jacksonville, IL., by Capt. Grimes; for 3 yrs; mu in 22 mar 1864, at Scottsboro, Al., by Lt. Cain; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, IL. by Cpt. Schaich.

32. Esra, John; Pvt.; 34; 5'10", Light, Blue, Light; Married; Farmer; B. Henderson, TN.; enl 25 mar 1862; Res. Henderson Co., TN.; Note: deserted 4 Jun 1862 on the March.

33. Ford, Thomas; Pvt.; 23; 5'8", Light, Blue, Light; Single; Farmer; B. Stewart, TN.; enl 18 nov 1861; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Note: died of disease 9 oct 1862 at Bayfield, IL.

34. Hankins, Martin A.; Pvt.; 18; 5'10", Brown, Blue, Light; Single; Farmer; B. Massac, IL.; enl 18 dec 1861; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; Note: discharged for disability 18 apr 1862.

35. Johnson, Sherode; Pvt.; 21; 5'4", Dark, Yellow?(yellow eyes?), Dark; Married; Farmer; B. Henderson, TN.; enl 25 mar 1862; Res. Henderson Co., TN.; Note: discharged for disability 25 jul 1862.

36. Kingeley, John M.; Pvt.; 30; 5'7", Light, Blue, Light; Married; Carpenter; B. Wyoming, PA.; enl 25 jan 1862; Res. Pope Co., IL.; Note: died of disease 21 feb 1862 at Ft. Donelson, TN.

37. *Vet* King, Charles A.; Pvt.; 21; 5'6", Black, Black, Dark; Single; Farmer; B. Pope, IL.; enl 25 jan 1862; Res. Pope Co., IL.; Re-enlisted as a Vet. Vol.

38. Lewis, Starkey; Pvt.; 41; 5'11", Light, Blue, Light; Married; Farmer; B. Ribinson, N.C.; enl 25 mar 1862; Res. Henderson Co., TN.; Note: discharged 16 jun 1862, Fits.

39. *Vet* Mills, Benjamin; Pvt.; 28; 6'0", Dark, Hazel, Dark; Married; Farmer; B. Henderson, TN.; enl 25 mar 1862; Res. Henderson Co., TN.; Re-enlisted as a Vet. Vol.

40. Pistole, John D.; Pvt.; 34; 6'2", Dark, Black, Dark; Farmer; B. DeKalb, TN.; enl 4 feb 1864, at Jacksonville, IL., by Capt. Grimes, for 3 years; mu in 22 mar 1864, at Scottsboro, AL., by Lt. Cain; Res. New Liberty, Pope Co., IL.; mo 15 aug 1865 at Little Rock, AR. by Cpt. Schlaich.