Civil War speaker scheduled for
Logan County Genealogical and
Historical Society annual dinner
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[October 28, 2015]
LINCOLN -
Thousands of men from northern
states joined the Union cause and
became soldiers during the Civil
War. They went to places they had
never heard of, using weapons they
held for the first time, to fight an
“enemy” that looked just like
themselves. The men (and boys) who
fought came from every corner of
every state, north and south.
Illinois was a young state of barely
30 years, but was President
Lincoln’s home, and central
Illinois, especially, was supportive
of his mission to save the Union.
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Logan
County soldiers hailed from an area
that was already politically
connected, and had a strong loyalty
to Abraham Lincoln. Over 400
individuals representing every
corner of the county became the
majority of a roster for the 106th
Illinois Infantry, organized at
Lincoln. Approximately 200
additional men came from the
adjoining counties of Sangamon and
Menard. Residents from Logan County
are listed in other infantries and
cavalries, but the 106th held a
large number in its ranks. The
troops saw action in battles across
Arkansas, but also served in the
siege and surrender of Vicksburg.
Minnesota resident and Civil War
historian Gary Blessman will present
details and history of the 106th
Illinois Infantry at the Logan
County Genealogical and Historical
Society’s (LCGHS) annual dinner
program – Monday, November 16. The
event will be held in the fellowship
hall of Zion Lutheran Church, 205
Pulaski St., Lincoln. Dinner will be
served at 6 p.m., with the speaker
to follow.
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The dinner/program is open to the
public, with paid reservations due
by Friday, November 6th.
Reservations are not complete
without payment. Reservation forms
are available at LCGHS, 114 N.
Chicago, Lincoln, IL, 62656, on
Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.; or mail/drop off
information - including name, phone
or email contact, and payment to
cover the number of persons in your
dinner/program reservation. Please
call LCGHS, 217-732-3200, with
questions.
[Marla Blair, President, LCGHS]
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