The character of Major Hotaling was an attractive one. He was quiet, modest, sincere and dignified, but always pleasant and approachable. As a soldier, he was earnest, loyal and brave to a degree, and the welfare of his men was his first consideration. He never commanded a soldier to go where he would not lead, and never hesitated to lead because Death stood in the way. On one occasion at Vicksburg a shell fell in a trench where he was standing with others. Without hesitation he grasped the shell with its burning fuse and threw it over the ramparts almost at the instant of its explosion. This act was characteristic of the man in all emergencies, and was but one of many which went to make up his career as a soldier.

THE END.

Illinois State Monument at Shiloh
"Illinois erects this monument to commemorate her sons who here gave their services to perpetuate the honor and glory of the United States."

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ROSTER OF COMPANY A

Name and Rank.Residence.Date of rank
or enlistment.		Date of muster.Remarks.
CAPTAINS—
John R. HotalingLaneAug. 24, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Promoted Major
William B. CumminsLaneNov. 19, 1863Nov. 26, 1864Discharged June 24, 1865
FIRST LIEUTS.—
Frank B. BennettLaneAug. 24, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Resigned June 3, 1862
William B. CumminsLaneJune 3, 1862July 17, 1862Promoted
Edward C. BakerWhite RockNov. 19, 1863Nov. 26, 1864Mustered out
SECOND LIEUTS.—
Albert J. JacksonMorrisonAug. 24, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Resigned Mar. 19, 1862
William B. CumminsLaneMar. 18, 1862Nov. 16, 1862Promoted
Shepherd G. PatrickDixonJune 3, 1862Aug. 14, 1861Resigned Sept. 13, 1862
James S. McHenryLaneSept. 13, 1862Aug. 14, 1861Resigned Mar. 3, 1864
FIRST SERGEANT—
William B. CumminsLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Promoted 2d Lieutenant
Q. M. SERGEANT—
J. S. McHenryLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Promoted 2d Lieutenant
SERGEANTS—
J. Q. BowersWhite RockAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Nicholas HotalingLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
D. B. DeweyLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Apr. 22, 1862
Frank HatchLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Prisoner of war since Feb. 12, 1862. Reported to have died in prison
CORPORALS—
Isaac BrownOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as private
B. F. BerryDixonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died Mar. 27, 1862
Harvey R. JamesOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as private
S. G. PatrickDixonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Promoted 2d Lieutenant
J. A. B. ButterfieldLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Serg't.
G. W. HemstockLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Serg't.
BLACKSMITH—
Edmond ConnorOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged July 8, 1862
BUGLER—
Frank ClendeninMorrisonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Trans. to 8th Ill. Cavalry
PRIVATES—
Antisdale, Simon L.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died, N. Orleans, Oct. 12, 1863
Allen, CharlesMorrisonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Boyce, BenjaminPine RockAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Corp.
Belles, CorneliusLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Corp.
Beck, AntonOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Corp.
Bechtol, ReubenLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Jan. 20, 1862
Baker, Edward C.White RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Burghardt, Geo. H.White RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861M. O., Sept. 3, 1864, as Serg't.
Crosby, WilliamWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Killed near Vermillion, La., Nov. 11, 1863
Curry, CharlesWhite RockSept. 2, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Dunlap, JosephOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Jan. 20, 1863
Doud, GeorgeDixonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Feb. 3, 1862, to join gunboat service
Dewey, L. F.White RockAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Sept. 18, 1863
Denkler, S. F.LaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Edwards, H. R.OregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Fletcher, S. H.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Feland, CharlesWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Gritz, JohnFranklinAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Gillet, Asa W.White RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Hill, HiramOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Sept. 9, 1862
Hotaling, D. W.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged July 11, 1862
Hotaling, CharlesLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Dec. 20, 1861
Hodgsdon, Charles O.DixonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Corp.
Hunisdon, LewisLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged June 30, 1862
Hardcastle, GeorgeLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 18, 1864
Haslett, S. W.PoloAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged April 11, 1864
Hicks, H. G.FreeportAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Prom. Sergeant Major
Huffman, GeorgeFranklinAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged April 18, 1862
Hughes, John A.OregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Aug. 11, 1864, as Serg't.
Hubberd, LewisLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died at Memphis, July 28, 1863; wounds
Higgs, Thomas H.OregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Hull, Jedediah D.White RockSept. 2, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Dec. 6, 1861
Harnaker, MorganLaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died, Memphis, Feb. 26, 1863
Hilands, RobertLaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Johnson, SamuelLaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Jan. 7, 1863
Klock, Martin P.PoloAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Lewis, CharlesByronAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Sept. 4, 1861
Luttis, JacobLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died Feb. 25, 1862
Myers, William R.MorrisonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Feb. 3, 1862
Morrell, J. V.OregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Sept. 5, 1862
Manning, JosephLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Jan. 26, 1862
Mack, John P.PecatonicaAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Mills, G. H.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
McCorckle, JamesLaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 18611st Serg't. Killed in action at Port Gibson, Miss., May 20, 1863
Masaleo, WilliamWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Deserted Aug. 1, 1862
Marson, Samuel G.White RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Nuppenan, HenryWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Nelson, CharlesFranklinAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged April 18, 1862
Pond, D. B.White RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged April 28, 1862
Pottarf, B. R.LaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died at Trenton, Tenn., Aug. 3, 1862
Prescott, WilliamWinnebagoAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Parsons, James F.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Padgett, James L.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Petrie, John R.OregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Nov. 19, 1862
Place, Samuel M.LaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Pond, C. K.White RockAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died, St. Louis, July 19, 1863
Rhoades, JohnLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Rogers, WilliamLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Jan. 20, 1862
Sheldon, Marion R.DixonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Shaw, Daniel D.Mt. MorrisAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out June 11, 1865
Smith, FrankLaneAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Steele, CalvinLaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Sheaff, PeterWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Mustered out Sept. 3, 1864
Shannon, OsbornWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Feb., 1864, as Serg't.
Sheaff, JosephWhite RockSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Disch. Sept. 3, 1864, as Serg't.
Stillwell, William F.LaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Townsend, GrantWhite RockAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Taylor, GeorgePecatonicaAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Twiney, FrancisMt. MorrisAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged May 15, 1862
Van Wey, GeorgeOregonAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Discharged May 8, 1862
Wells, D. J.ByronAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Wise, JamesByronAug. 8, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Re-enlisted as Veteran
Winters, George W.LaneSept. 4, 1861Aug. 14, 1861Died Sept. 22, 1862
VETERANS—
Baker, Edward C.Pine RockJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Prom. Sgt., then 1st Lieut.
Chatterton, Chas. E.LaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Edwards, Hugh R.Leaf RiverJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Elder, John S.Lake ProvidenceJan. 5, 1864Feb. 5, 1864Corp'l M. O., June 22, 1865, as of first enlistment
Feeland, CharlesLaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Fletcher, Samuel H.LaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Gillet, Asa W.White RockJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Higgs, Thomas H.Mt. MorrisJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Klock, Martin J.PoloJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Mills, George H.LaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Sgt. M. O. as supernumerary non-commis. officer, June 24, 1865
Mack, John P.ElidaJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Prescott, WilliamElidaJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Padgett, James L.LaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Rhoades, JohnLaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Stillwell, William F.White RockJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Co. Q. M. Sgt. M. O., June 24, 1865, as supernumerary non-com. officer
Steel, CalvinLaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Smith, FrankLaneJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Townsend, GrantWhite RockJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. A, as consol.
Taylor, GeorgePecatonicaJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Towner, Seth S.LaneJan. 5, 1864Feb. 5, 1864Died, N. Orleans, Dec. 16, 1864
Wise, JamesLeaf RiverJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Wells, David J.Leaf RiverJan. 5, 1864Jan. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
RECRUITS—
Airhart, William W.LaneAug. 27, 1862——Discharged Sept. 10, 1863
Aulis, Charles W.LaneSept. 3, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Adams, Robert M.LaneAug. 27, 1862——Died, Vicksburg, Aug. 8, 1863
Allen, Hiram——Dec. 23, 1863——Deserted Mar. 19, 1864
Austin, GeorgeDecaturJan. 4, 1864Feb. 2, 1864Trans. to Co. D, as consol.
Archer, JohnCarthageAug. 12, 1862——Mustered out June 13, 1865, See Recruits, Co. H.
Brewin, George————————
Boughman, LewisBarryNov. 18, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Missing in action at Sabine Cr. Roads, La., April 8, 1864
Beedle, JohnDouglas Co.Jan. 25, 1864Jan. 25, 1864Tr. to 2d La. Inf., Oct. 17, 1864
Chatterton, Chas. E.LaneSept. 2, 1861——Re-enlisted as Veteran
Casler, Orlando C.LaneAug. 27, 1862Apr. 21, 1863——
Conaway, JeremiahWhite RockSept. 3, 1862————
Coe, George R.Union GroveFeb. 1, 1864Feb. 10, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
DeGroudt, ClementUnion GroveFeb. 1, 1864Feb. 10, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Disbrow, CharlesDecaturJan. 4, 1864Feb. 2, 1864Mustered out June 22, 1865
Davis, PhillipBourbonFeb. 3, 1864Feb. 3, 1864Deserted Nov. 18, 1864
Dewey, James C.RockfordNov. 4, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Died at Baton Rouge, La.
Elder, John S.Louisville, Tex.Mar. 3, 1863Apr. 21, 1863Re-enlisted as Veteran
Ellis, JohnDouglas Co.Jan. 25, 1864Jan. 25, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Fergus, James A.JacksonvilleSept. 24, 1862Apr. 21, 1863Mustered out June 11, 1865
Gordonier, HendersonLaneOct. 9, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Garlock, JamesLynnvilleJan. 29, 1864Mar. 28, 1864Died at Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 25, 1864
Howlett, John R.LaneDec. 1, 1861——Prom. Adjutant 1st Bat.
Hemstock, James L.LaneAug. 20, 1862Apr. 21, 1863Discharged June 26, 1863
Hiland, AndrewLaneSept. 3, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Hamlin, DavidLaneSept. 25, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Hemstock, John D.LaneAug. 12, 1863——Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Hefzug, John G.DixonFeb. 29, 1864Feb. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Hart, CharlesWhite RoseFeb. 26, 1864Mar. 28, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Hicks, Henry S.Sugar GroveDec. 9, 1863Dec. 9, 1863Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Harbour, ElijahSadorusDec. 15, 1863Dec. 15, 1863Vet. M. O. May 11, 1865
Jewell, George W.LaneAug. 12, 1863Aug. 12, 1863Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Keith, Corwin B.LaneAug. 12, 1863Aug. 12, 1863Discharged March, 1863
Kessler, HartmanBrooklynMar. 9, 1864Mar. 9, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Lord, James W.LaneSept. 17, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Lilley, Joshua D.Pine RockFeb. 26, 1864Mar. 28, 1864Mustered out May 27, 1865
Lilley, LazrusMarionFeb. 26, 1864Apr. 13, 1864Trans. to Co. B, as consol.
Miers, HenryLaneAug. 27, 1862——Discharged Oct. 9, 1862
Myers, William R.JolietDec. 21, 1863Dec. 21, 1863Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Martin, WilliamHavanaDec. 1, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
McDonald, C. H.LaneSept. 2, 1861————
Phelps, Henry G.White RockAug. 27, 1862Apr. 21, 1863Mustered out June 11, 1865
Quigel, JohnDouglas Co.Jan. 25, 1864Jan. 25, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Rathburn, Royal A.LaneSept. 3, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Skelton, ThomasLaneNov. 1, 1861——Discharged May 16, 1862
Sternberg, HezekiahLaneAug. 27, 1862Apr. 21, 1863Mustered out June 11, 1865
Smith, Henry L.Lane————Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Sanford, RichmondSpringfieldDec. 16, 1863Dec. 16, 1863Deserted March 19, 1864
Stockman, AugustusBrooklynMar. 9, 1864Mar. 9, 1864Trans. to Co. D, as consol.
Schubert, CharlesHardinOct. 23, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Deserted Jan. 18, 1865
Scott, Frank B.WillsMar. 29, 1864Mar. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Towner, Seth S.LaneSept. 3, 1862——Re-enlisted as Veteran
Towner, WayneLaneAug. 12, 1863Feb. 26, 1864Trans. to Co. B, as consol.
Ulrich, William H.DixonFeb. 29, 1864Feb. 29, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Underwood, James A.PeoriaJan. 4, 1864Jan. 5, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Van Isler, GeorgeUrbanaNov. 27, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Trans. to Co. D, as consol.
Wheeler, Smith R.CairoOct. 12, 1861Apr. 21, 1863Died, Vicksburg, July 17, 1863
Wilt, NoahWhite RockAug. 27, 1862——Died, Memphis, Mar. 18, 1864
Wheeler, Charles T.LaneAug. 12, 1863——Mustered out June 21, 1865
Wright, Benjamin L.PeoriaJan. 4, 1864Jan. 5, 1864Trans. to Co. E, as consol.
Waters, George B.UrbanaAug. 1, 1862——M. O. to date July 18, 1865
Warren, Stephen——————Discharged Aug. 11, 1864
Neely, Jas.——Sept. 17, 1862——Mustered out June 11, 1865
Wampler, M. J. S.BarryNov. 18, 1863Dec. 31, 1863Trans. to Co. E, as consol.

Footnotes

[ ] [ [1] ] The records of the War Department show that the "men" who fought in the Civil War were largely boys. Of the 2,278,588 enlisted upon the Union side, all but 118,000 were less than twenty-one years of age. The list is as follows: 25 boys 10 years of age, 38 boys 11 years of age, 225 boys 12 years of age, 300 boys 13 years of age, 105,000 boys 14 and 15 years of age, 126,000 boys 16 years of age, 613,000 boys 17 years of age, 307,000 boys 18 years of age, 1,009,000 boys 18 to 21 years of age.