after leaving Anna he lived in Piggott and or Pollard Arkansas, Clay co
he was a deacon of the church at Pleasant Valley. Notes from The committee of Obituaries reads as follows.From the minutes of the Bethlehem Baptist Association, 9th annual meeting
1878. held with New Hope Church, Pollard, Arkansas on September 1878.The committee of Obituaries made the following report which was adopted, namely: W.R. Underwood, who was a deacon of the church at Pleasant Valley was departed this life. He was born September 20, 1829 and professed faith in Christ at the age of nineteen and was a faithful member of the Baptist Church from that time until his death on August 13, 1878. His seat is vacant in our midst. He has been called by the Master of assemblies from labor to refreshments. Believing our loss to be his gain, therefore be it: Resolved that this body tender to his bereaved family their heartfelt sympathies. While a husband and father sleep in death, a soldier of the cross has fallen at his post. May the great head of the church fill the vacancy caused by the death of our brother with his spirit to comfort the bereaved family. To the Lord's care and protection we would commend the bereaved widow and fatherless children. Respectful Submitted, H. Holcomb , G Lively and John Underwood.
William R Underwood was the son of Jesse and Mary Ledbetter Underwood, He was born in Haywood Co, North Carolina. He married Nancy J Green.
Family Information taken from census records film #685 page 2 line 15 Union Tew Dunklin Co Missouri
Death Certificate Ruth Mahala Underwood Branum
Camilla Coxs, Piggott Historian and Underwood family member by marriage found this document in 1992 while looking through church records for cemetery book information.CENSUS YR: 1870 STATE: Missouri COUNTY: Dent DIVISION: Franklin Township REEL NO: M593-774 PAGE NO: 562B
26 22 22 Underwood Wm. 40 M W Farmer 300 GA 27 22 22 Underwood Mahala 32 F W Keeping House IL
28 22 22 Underwood Mary E. 14 F W At home MO
29 22 22 Underwood John A. 12 M W At home MO
30 22 22 Underwood Francis M. 10 M W At home MO
31 22 22 Underwood Sarah M. 8 F W MO
32 22 22 Underwood Jacob 5 M W MO
33 22 22 Underwood Marvin C. 3 M W MO
34 22 22 Underwood Riley 8/12 M W MOInformation from Roster of Price's Division, C.S. A.....Burbridge's Cavalry.
Provided by Glenna Prather (GGranddaughter of William Riley).Comission February 5, 1863 2nd Lt.
Captured Reynolds CO Mo May 2, 1863 transported Ohio
Oath of Amnesty Johnson's Island, Ohio May 12, 1865
Gives Place of Residence... Iron Mountain MO
age 35
Complexion Dark, height 5'8" Hair Dark eyes Grey
Marriage Notes for William Riley Underwood Sr. and Nancy Jane GREEN-344329
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Francis Marion Underwood
He was the oldest son of Jesse and Mary Ledbetter Underwood. He was married 3 times, First to Susanna Vancil my husbands Great Great Grandmother. He remarried a Ms. Pitts and Kasey or Cassie Hillard.He is buried next to his wife Susanna and his brother William Riley in the Underwood family cemetery in Piggott Arkansas. On the property of Arthur and Edna Underwood. Many of the graves are unmarked but family members do have plot maps of the individuals buried there. It is a cemetery with over 400 graves of descendents of the Underwood family.
Francis Marion was a fife player in the Union Army and the fife was in the family until early in the 1900's when Hubert Jackson his grandson lost it while playing. The fife was passed on to John Henry his son and then to Jack his son. Carl Underwood great grandson of F.M. has the original rifle Francis carried into battle at Holly Springs and Shilo. Carl and his family live in California.
OBITUARY
F M Underwood, an old solider, passed away quietly and peacefully at his home in Arkansas December 18th, 1901, being 77 years 2 months and 20 days of age.The deceased was the oldest of seven sons and seven daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Underwood. He leaves one brother Walter K Underwood, and two sisters, Mrs M.J. Gore and Mrs G. Stone.
Our brother lived a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church 60 years in which faith Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters have lived and died. While we feel the sting of the parting we realize that our loss is his gain, that the family is being reunited in that home of the soul where all is friendship, love and truth. God giveth and he taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. A Brother.
(the obituary was from Mrs Lois Scholz of Oxon Hill, Maryland. She is the great granddaughter of Ruth Emmaline Underwood and her second marriage to George Stone.)
Name: Francis Marion UNDERWOODONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ILLINOIS INFANTRY
Of one Illinois regiment we have an inglorious record to make.
We would gladly omit it, but the truth of history compels it, and it will at least serve to illustrate the wonderful strength of treason in our own midst, and by contrast aid to illumine the record of the men who did their duty. The 109th regiment was organized at Anna, Union County, and mustered into service on the 17th of September, 1862. It was freely charged, and generally believed, that the regiment was composed almost exclusively of members of the knights of the Golden Circle. The following special order from the War Department tells as much of it's history as it is necessary for us to follow:
"Lake Providence, Louisiana,}
"April 10,1863 }
"Special Order No. 6 ]
" The officers of the 109th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Except those of Company K, having been reported as utterly incompetent to perform the duties of their respective commissions, and evincing no disposition to improve themselves, are hereby discharged from the service of the United States.
"This is the regiment which was within a few miles of Holly Springs when attacked by the rebels, failed to march to the support of their comrades, but drew in their pickets, and stood ready to surrender. From nine companies, 347 men deserted, principally at Memphis, and but one from Company K. To render the men efficient, it is necessary to transfer them to a disciplined regiment, and they are accordingly transferred to the 11th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Company K to make up the tenth company.
" The officers thus discharged are;
" Colonel, A.J. Nimma; Major, T.M. Perrine; 1st Lieutenant, C.B.Dishon, Regimental Quartermaster.
" Captains- J.C. Merustucker, Samuel P. McClure, Hugh Andrews,S.A. Lewis.
" 1st Lieutenants-- James P. McLane, Jacob Milligan, B.F.Hartline, Abraham Merrenhen, Morgan Stokes, Charles Barringer, Josiah Toler, B.B.Bartlinson.
" 2nd Lieutenants-- M.M. Gordman, T.T. Robinson, Charles Kettles, Squire Crabtree, Henry Gassaway, Andrew Calvin.
" Chaplain P.H. Crouch will, as the regiment has been consolidated, be mustered out of the service.
"Surgeon T.M. Perrine, Assistant Surgeons John W. Henly and George H. Dewey, will be assigned by Major-General Grant to other Illinois regiments to fill vacancies.
" By order of the Secretary of War,
"(Signed) S.Thomas, Adjutant-general.
"Adjutant General's Office,
"Washington, April 24, 1863,
" Officia
Reference Number: 1329
Note:Enlisted: 21 Aug 1862, Anna Illinois, Union County, Illinois, for a period of 3 years. Mustered in Sept 11, 1862, Company "C" 109th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. Rank Musician Fifer (Flute)
Complexion: dark; eyes light; Hair, black; Height; 5 feet 9".
Deserted: Dec. 20, 1862 at Holly Springs, Miss. Returned to regiment June 15, 1863 with loss of pay during absence.
Occupation: farmer, and blacksmith
Discharged: Baton Rouge, La. July 14, 1865
Transferred: from Illinois Infantry Co. C. 109th to 11th regiment Illinois Infantry April 12, 1863.
Muster Roll call, Aug. 1864, sick in Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss. While on duty at Mobile Ala.
Spring of 1865, was disabled by rheumatism, some loss of eyesight, nervous condition, catarrh of head, and kidney disease.
Filed a declaration for Invalid Pension Jan. 14 1890 with above mentioned medical condition.
Francis Marion Underwood received $6.00 per month. Filed for additional Invalid Pension May 30, 1891. Had another physical examination in April 1892. He finally received $12 per month until he died in 1902.Adjutant General's report--Illinois Vol. 6 1861-1866.
HISTORY OF ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH INFANTRY
The One Hundred and Ninth Infantry was recruited chiefly of residents of
Union County except Company K, which was from Pulaski County. The Regiment was mustered into the United States service September 11, 1862, at which time it was armed with a very inferior gun.The Regiment remained in camp drilling until the 20th of October, when it was ordered to Cairo; thence it moved to Columbus Kentucky, where the companies were separated and assigned to guard duty for two weeks, when the Regiment was moved to Bolivar Tennesse, and reported to General Brayman; remained there about two weeks drilling and performing guard duty; was next moved to Moscow, Tennessee, and reported to General Quinby; remained there one week; was moved thence in the direction of Holly Springs, with Quinby's Division; at Lumpkin's Mill the Regiment was detached and left there on account of the bad condition of their guns, which were deemed unfit for use in battle. Subsequently the Regiment was moved back to Holly Springs to guard railroad bridges between there and Waterford, a distance of about ten miles.
On the 1st day of January, 1863, the Regiment moved into Holly Springs and reported to General Grant. Soon afterward it was moved to Memphis, where it remained until the last of March performing guard duty; thence it moved to Lake Providence, arriving there April 1. By this time the Regiment was greatly reduced in numbers and because of this it was consolidated with the Eleventh Infantry, where the further history of the service of the men composing the One Hundred and Ninth Infantry may be found.
" E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General."
DATES: 21 Aug 1862
20 Dec 1862
15 Jun 1863
14 Jul 1865He was a blacksmith, played the fife for his regiment in Civil War.
He was the son of a Baptist Minister, Marion loved music and played the organ and fife. He wed Susannah Vancil. After she died he married again, his wife died giving birth to twins. When Marion died, Jesse Raised Jacob.
Susanna birth and death information provided by Edna Underwood.
Arthur and Edna maintained the Underwood Cemetery and have all the family birth and or death dates .
UNION COUNTY ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP RECORDS
Vancil, Anna
Vancil, Edmund 1836 581
Alfred
Elizabeth
Susannah
McGhehay, George, guardianUnion Co Il marriage records.
Groom Bride Date Bk/Pg County
UNDERWOOD, Francis M. VANCIL, Susanna 01/21/1849 1/ 230 UNION Lic#1308
Minister of the Gospel D M BiggsSource: Clay County Arkansas Cemeteries - Camilla Cox Vol.II pg 481 (Underwood Cemetery)
CEMETERY
Arkansas > All counties > Clay County > Underwood CemeteryUnderwood Cemetery
Latitude: 36.365N
Longitude: -90.263W
Marriage Notes for Francis Marion Underwood Sr. and Susannah VANCIL-345029
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ID: I113619822
Name: Mary Elizabeth UNDERWOOD
Given Name: Mary Elizabeth
Surname: Underwood
Sex: F
Birth: Aug 1854 in Union Co,IL
Death: Abt 1933 in Lulu Community,Dunklin Co. MO
Burial: Lulu Cemetery,Dunklin Co. MO
Change Date: 27 Jun 2002
Note: Nickname: ElizaFather: Francis Marion UNDERWOOD b: 28 Sep 1824 in Haywood Co. NC
Mother: Susannah VANCIL b: 30 Jun 1829 in TNMarriage 1 T. J. AUSTIN
Married: 29 Oct 1896 in Lulu Community,Dunklin Co. MO
Note: _STATMARRIED
Marriage 2 Joseph Marion GENTRYMarried: 1909
Note: _STATMARRIED
Marriage 3 John William SMITH b: Jun 1852 in Weakley Co,TNMarried: Abt 1872 in Clay Co. AR
Note: _STATMARRIEDChildren
1. Arthur J. SMITH b: 1873 in Clay Co. AR
2. Rachel Ada SMITH b: 1875 in Clay Co. AR
3. Albert SMITH b: 1877 in Clay Co. AR
4. Robert Austin SMITH b: 16 Jan 1881 in Clay Co. AR
5. Hettie Louise SMITH b: Jun 1886 in Lulu Community,Dunklin Co. MO
6. Jack SMITH b: Abt 1882
7. Unknown SMITH b: Abt 1884
Francis Marion Underwood
He was the oldest son of Jesse and Mary Ledbetter Underwood. He was married 3 times, First to Susanna Vancil my husbands Great Great Grandmother. He remarried a Ms. Pitts and Kasey or Cassie Hillard.He is buried next to his wife Susanna and his brother William Riley in the Underwood family cemetery in Piggott Arkansas. On the property of Arthur and Edna Underwood. Many of the graves are unmarked but family members do have plot maps of the individuals buried there. It is a cemetery with over 400 graves of descendents of the Underwood family.
Francis Marion was a fife player in the Union Army and the fife was in the family until early in the 1900's when Hubert Jackson his grandson lost it while playing. The fife was passed on to John Henry his son and then to Jack his son. Carl Underwood great grandson of F.M. has the original rifle Francis carried into battle at Holly Springs and Shilo. Carl and his family live in California.
OBITUARY
F M Underwood, an old solider, passed away quietly and peacefully at his home in Arkansas December 18th, 1901, being 77 years 2 months and 20 days of age.The deceased was the oldest of seven sons and seven daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Underwood. He leaves one brother Walter K Underwood, and two sisters, Mrs M.J. Gore and Mrs G. Stone.
Our brother lived a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church 60 years in which faith Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters have lived and died. While we feel the sting of the parting we realize that our loss is his gain, that the family is being reunited in that home of the soul where all is friendship, love and truth. God giveth and he taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. A Brother.
(the obituary was from Mrs Lois Scholz of Oxon Hill, Maryland. She is the great granddaughter of Ruth Emmaline Underwood and her second marriage to George Stone.)
Name: Francis Marion UNDERWOODONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ILLINOIS INFANTRY
Of one Illinois regiment we have an inglorious record to make.
We would gladly omit it, but the truth of history compels it, and it will at least serve to illustrate the wonderful strength of treason in our own midst, and by contrast aid to illumine the record of the men who did their duty. The 109th regiment was organized at Anna, Union County, and mustered into service on the 17th of September, 1862. It was freely charged, and generally believed, that the regiment was composed almost exclusively of members of the knights of the Golden Circle. The following special order from the War Department tells as much of it's history as it is necessary for us to follow:
"Lake Providence, Louisiana,}
"April 10,1863 }
"Special Order No. 6 ]
" The officers of the 109th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Except those of Company K, having been reported as utterly incompetent to perform the duties of their respective commissions, and evincing no disposition to improve themselves, are hereby discharged from the service of the United States.
"This is the regiment which was within a few miles of Holly Springs when attacked by the rebels, failed to march to the support of their comrades, but drew in their pickets, and stood ready to surrender. From nine companies, 347 men deserted, principally at Memphis, and but one from Company K. To render the men efficient, it is necessary to transfer them to a disciplined regiment, and they are accordingly transferred to the 11th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Company K to make up the tenth company.
" The officers thus discharged are;
" Colonel, A.J. Nimma; Major, T.M. Perrine; 1st Lieutenant, C.B.Dishon, Regimental Quartermaster.
" Captains- J.C. Merustucker, Samuel P. McClure, Hugh Andrews,S.A. Lewis.
" 1st Lieutenants-- James P. McLane, Jacob Milligan, B.F.Hartline, Abraham Merrenhen, Morgan Stokes, Charles Barringer, Josiah Toler, B.B.Bartlinson.
" 2nd Lieutenants-- M.M. Gordman, T.T. Robinson, Charles Kettles, Squire Crabtree, Henry Gassaway, Andrew Calvin.
" Chaplain P.H. Crouch will, as the regiment has been consolidated, be mustered out of the service.
"Surgeon T.M. Perrine, Assistant Surgeons John W. Henly and George H. Dewey, will be assigned by Major-General Grant to other Illinois regiments to fill vacancies.
" By order of the Secretary of War,
"(Signed) S.Thomas, Adjutant-general.
"Adjutant General's Office,
"Washington, April 24, 1863,
" Officia
Reference Number: 1329
Note:Enlisted: 21 Aug 1862, Anna Illinois, Union County, Illinois, for a period of 3 years. Mustered in Sept 11, 1862, Company "C" 109th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. Rank Musician Fifer (Flute)
Complexion: dark; eyes light; Hair, black; Height; 5 feet 9".
Deserted: Dec. 20, 1862 at Holly Springs, Miss. Returned to regiment June 15, 1863 with loss of pay during absence.
Occupation: farmer, and blacksmith
Discharged: Baton Rouge, La. July 14, 1865
Transferred: from Illinois Infantry Co. C. 109th to 11th regiment Illinois Infantry April 12, 1863.
Muster Roll call, Aug. 1864, sick in Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss. While on duty at Mobile Ala.
Spring of 1865, was disabled by rheumatism, some loss of eyesight, nervous condition, catarrh of head, and kidney disease.
Filed a declaration for Invalid Pension Jan. 14 1890 with above mentioned medical condition.
Francis Marion Underwood received $6.00 per month. Filed for additional Invalid Pension May 30, 1891. Had another physical examination in April 1892. He finally received $12 per month until he died in 1902.Adjutant General's report--Illinois Vol. 6 1861-1866.
HISTORY OF ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH INFANTRY
The One Hundred and Ninth Infantry was recruited chiefly of residents of
Union County except Company K, which was from Pulaski County. The Regiment was mustered into the United States service September 11, 1862, at which time it was armed with a very inferior gun.The Regiment remained in camp drilling until the 20th of October, when it was ordered to Cairo; thence it moved to Columbus Kentucky, where the companies were separated and assigned to guard duty for two weeks, when the Regiment was moved to Bolivar Tennesse, and reported to General Brayman; remained there about two weeks drilling and performing guard duty; was next moved to Moscow, Tennessee, and reported to General Quinby; remained there one week; was moved thence in the direction of Holly Springs, with Quinby's Division; at Lumpkin's Mill the Regiment was detached and left there on account of the bad condition of their guns, which were deemed unfit for use in battle. Subsequently the Regiment was moved back to Holly Springs to guard railroad bridges between there and Waterford, a distance of about ten miles.
On the 1st day of January, 1863, the Regiment moved into Holly Springs and reported to General Grant. Soon afterward it was moved to Memphis, where it remained until the last of March performing guard duty; thence it moved to Lake Providence, arriving there April 1. By this time the Regiment was greatly reduced in numbers and because of this it was consolidated with the Eleventh Infantry, where the further history of the service of the men composing the One Hundred and Ninth Infantry may be found.
" E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General."
DATES: 21 Aug 1862
20 Dec 1862
15 Jun 1863
14 Jul 1865He was a blacksmith, played the fife for his regiment in Civil War.
He was the son of a Baptist Minister, Marion loved music and played the organ and fife. He wed Susannah Vancil. After she died he married again, his wife died giving birth to twins. When Marion died, Jesse Raised Jacob.
Little is known about Amilia she is listed in the marriage record books and not listed
as widow or having died before Francis. It is believed she is the last wife of Francis Marion.
Francis Marion Underwood
He was the oldest son of Jesse and Mary Ledbetter Underwood. He was married 3 times, First to Susanna Vancil my husbands Great Great Grandmother. He remarried a Ms. Pitts and Kasey or Cassie Hillard.He is buried next to his wife Susanna and his brother William Riley in the Underwood family cemetery in Piggott Arkansas. On the property of Arthur and Edna Underwood. Many of the graves are unmarked but family members do have plot maps of the individuals buried there. It is a cemetery with over 400 graves of descendents of the Underwood family.
Francis Marion was a fife player in the Union Army and the fife was in the family until early in the 1900's when Hubert Jackson his grandson lost it while playing. The fife was passed on to John Henry his son and then to Jack his son. Carl Underwood great grandson of F.M. has the original rifle Francis carried into battle at Holly Springs and Shilo. Carl and his family live in California.
OBITUARY
F M Underwood, an old solider, passed away quietly and peacefully at his home in Arkansas December 18th, 1901, being 77 years 2 months and 20 days of age.The deceased was the oldest of seven sons and seven daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Underwood. He leaves one brother Walter K Underwood, and two sisters, Mrs M.J. Gore and Mrs G. Stone.
Our brother lived a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church 60 years in which faith Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters have lived and died. While we feel the sting of the parting we realize that our loss is his gain, that the family is being reunited in that home of the soul where all is friendship, love and truth. God giveth and he taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. A Brother.
(the obituary was from Mrs Lois Scholz of Oxon Hill, Maryland. She is the great granddaughter of Ruth Emmaline Underwood and her second marriage to George Stone.)
Name: Francis Marion UNDERWOODONE HUNDRED AND NINTH ILLINOIS INFANTRY
Of one Illinois regiment we have an inglorious record to make.
We would gladly omit it, but the truth of history compels it, and it will at least serve to illustrate the wonderful strength of treason in our own midst, and by contrast aid to illumine the record of the men who did their duty. The 109th regiment was organized at Anna, Union County, and mustered into service on the 17th of September, 1862. It was freely charged, and generally believed, that the regiment was composed almost exclusively of members of the knights of the Golden Circle. The following special order from the War Department tells as much of it's history as it is necessary for us to follow:
"Lake Providence, Louisiana,}
"April 10,1863 }
"Special Order No. 6 ]
" The officers of the 109th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Except those of Company K, having been reported as utterly incompetent to perform the duties of their respective commissions, and evincing no disposition to improve themselves, are hereby discharged from the service of the United States.
"This is the regiment which was within a few miles of Holly Springs when attacked by the rebels, failed to march to the support of their comrades, but drew in their pickets, and stood ready to surrender. From nine companies, 347 men deserted, principally at Memphis, and but one from Company K. To render the men efficient, it is necessary to transfer them to a disciplined regiment, and they are accordingly transferred to the 11th regiment Illinois Volunteers, Company K to make up the tenth company.
" The officers thus discharged are;
" Colonel, A.J. Nimma; Major, T.M. Perrine; 1st Lieutenant, C.B.Dishon, Regimental Quartermaster.
" Captains- J.C. Merustucker, Samuel P. McClure, Hugh Andrews,S.A. Lewis.
" 1st Lieutenants-- James P. McLane, Jacob Milligan, B.F.Hartline, Abraham Merrenhen, Morgan Stokes, Charles Barringer, Josiah Toler, B.B.Bartlinson.
" 2nd Lieutenants-- M.M. Gordman, T.T. Robinson, Charles Kettles, Squire Crabtree, Henry Gassaway, Andrew Calvin.
" Chaplain P.H. Crouch will, as the regiment has been consolidated, be mustered out of the service.
"Surgeon T.M. Perrine, Assistant Surgeons John W. Henly and George H. Dewey, will be assigned by Major-General Grant to other Illinois regiments to fill vacancies.
" By order of the Secretary of War,
"(Signed) S.Thomas, Adjutant-general.
"Adjutant General's Office,
"Washington, April 24, 1863,
" Officia
Reference Number: 1329
Note:Enlisted: 21 Aug 1862, Anna Illinois, Union County, Illinois, for a period of 3 years. Mustered in Sept 11, 1862, Company "C" 109th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. Rank Musician Fifer (Flute)
Complexion: dark; eyes light; Hair, black; Height; 5 feet 9".
Deserted: Dec. 20, 1862 at Holly Springs, Miss. Returned to regiment June 15, 1863 with loss of pay during absence.
Occupation: farmer, and blacksmith
Discharged: Baton Rouge, La. July 14, 1865
Transferred: from Illinois Infantry Co. C. 109th to 11th regiment Illinois Infantry April 12, 1863.
Muster Roll call, Aug. 1864, sick in Hospital at Vicksburg, Miss. While on duty at Mobile Ala.
Spring of 1865, was disabled by rheumatism, some loss of eyesight, nervous condition, catarrh of head, and kidney disease.
Filed a declaration for Invalid Pension Jan. 14 1890 with above mentioned medical condition.
Francis Marion Underwood received $6.00 per month. Filed for additional Invalid Pension May 30, 1891. Had another physical examination in April 1892. He finally received $12 per month until he died in 1902.Adjutant General's report--Illinois Vol. 6 1861-1866.
HISTORY OF ONE HUNDRED AND NINTH INFANTRY
The One Hundred and Ninth Infantry was recruited chiefly of residents of
Union County except Company K, which was from Pulaski County. The Regiment was mustered into the United States service September 11, 1862, at which time it was armed with a very inferior gun.The Regiment remained in camp drilling until the 20th of October, when it was ordered to Cairo; thence it moved to Columbus Kentucky, where the companies were separated and assigned to guard duty for two weeks, when the Regiment was moved to Bolivar Tennesse, and reported to General Brayman; remained there about two weeks drilling and performing guard duty; was next moved to Moscow, Tennessee, and reported to General Quinby; remained there one week; was moved thence in the direction of Holly Springs, with Quinby's Division; at Lumpkin's Mill the Regiment was detached and left there on account of the bad condition of their guns, which were deemed unfit for use in battle. Subsequently the Regiment was moved back to Holly Springs to guard railroad bridges between there and Waterford, a distance of about ten miles.
On the 1st day of January, 1863, the Regiment moved into Holly Springs and reported to General Grant. Soon afterward it was moved to Memphis, where it remained until the last of March performing guard duty; thence it moved to Lake Providence, arriving there April 1. By this time the Regiment was greatly reduced in numbers and because of this it was consolidated with the Eleventh Infantry, where the further history of the service of the men composing the One Hundred and Ninth Infantry may be found.
" E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant-General."
DATES: 21 Aug 1862
20 Dec 1862
15 Jun 1863
14 Jul 1865He was a blacksmith, played the fife for his regiment in Civil War.
He was the son of a Baptist Minister, Marion loved music and played the organ and fife. He wed Susannah Vancil. After she died he married again, his wife died giving birth to twins. When Marion died, Jesse Raised Jacob.
It is believed she died in child birth, of Jacob Underwood.
Marriage Notes for Francis Marion Underwood Sr. and Kassey HILLARD-344652
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Langs were from Switzerland and Grandma Lang's folks were Pennsylvania Dutch. (Old German or Primitive Baptist who William Penn brought over and protected by giving them lands)
She didn't know much of her own family becaus when she was eight years old she was sent away by her mother because her father had died and there were five children and no money, so my mother went to live with a fmaily named Cooper in Glen Ellyn, Illlinois, near Chicago. She wasn't allowed to keep in touch with her real family and I grew up thinking the Coopers were my real kin.
She didn't know much of her own family becaus when she was eight years old she was sent away by her mother because her father had died and there were five children and no money, so my mother went to live with a fmaily named Cooper in Glen Ellyn, Illlinois, near Chicago. She wasn't allowed to keep in touch with her real family and I grew up thinking the Coopers were my real kin.
From records of Burritt Hiatt, in his Hiatt Family History.
The headstone in the cemetery is Ellen Brandon, she used her middle name this is not unusual the family did this quite often, and still do.
HEADSTONE------ELLEN BRANDON
OCT. 5, 1857
MAR. 9, 1917Photo available.............
Marriage Notes for John C Brandon and Mary Ellen UNDERWOOD-344341
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