Weaver, Robert G.—Enlisted 1 February 1864, 18 years old, as a private in Co. H, 17th
Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5'10" tall; light hair; blue eyes; born in Fulton
County, Illinois. Transferred to Co D, 8th Infantry.
Weaver, Robert G.—Civil War Father's Pension Application, National Archives,
Washington, DC: Robert G. Weaver was unmarried. He died 11 December 1864 of
chronic diarrhea while home on furlough. Alfred Weaver of Bryant's Station is his
brother.
His father was Alfred Weaver, who died on 20 May 1899. His mother was Louisa
Weaver, who died 14 June 1868, and is buried at Wrights Church churchyard cemetery in
Lewistown (Fulton) Illinois. In 1889, Jackson Carter, 74 years old of Lewistown,
Illinois, stated: "I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver since the year
1843. He was at that time a very poor man lived within 2 miles of claimant from about
1857 to 1865, then claimant moved a father way but moved to the same place in 1870.
Claimant was always in debt. He never did own any real estate in fee in the years 1864
and 1865. Claimant did not make anymore than a living for his family and from the year
1865 Claimant's personal property began to gradually decrease and for several years past
has not been able to make a comfortable living."
"Claimant lived on a farm of 80 acres of land in Buckheart Township, Fulton County,
Illinois and was farming the same. I think he owns 4 horses and a few hogs and cattle"—
Elisha O. Bryant, 1889.
"In 1889 claimant's house and household goods was destroyed by fire and no insurance
on the same (the house was a rented one). The neighbors made up a small amount to
enable him to purchase some household goods. Claimant has not farmed on an average
more than 25 acres of land for years since the year 1883 and has each year had to give 1/3
of crops as rent . . . land farmed by claimant was low and flat and of wet seasons but little
could be raised on the same."—James F. France, 1889
"The deceased soldier worked for his father on rented lands from the time he was old
enough to work until he went into the army and was a good boy to work. This I know
30personally and the labor went for the support of his father's family."—Abigail Newton,
1889
"I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver from boyhood. We were raised in
Madison County in State of Old Virginia . . . Claimant was married to Louiza Kirtley in
the year 1832. Claimant and his wife came with me from Madison County, Old Virginia
to Fulton County, Illinois, in the fall of 1835."—Newton Walker, 85 years old in 1889.
Transcription from family bible:
Alfred Weaver and Louisa Kertley married 13 September 1832
Alfred Weaver born 10 October 1814
Louisa Weaver was born June 7, 1816
Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Alfred and Louisa was born June 27, 1833
Abram M. Weaver, son of Alfred and Louisa was born June 7, 1835
Thomas W. October 23, 1837
James N. May 27, 1839
Alfred J. February 18, 1841
Ann E. March 16, 1843
Robert G. April 30, 1845
Barton C. July 1, 1850
Sylvester B. June 12, 1852
Hettie Amelia December 12, 1860 and died November 3, 1865
Sarah H. September 20, 1854
Mother Weaver born October 23, 1772
Eleanor Weaver January 6, 1773
Larkin Weaver December 3, 1792
Josha May 9, 1799
Joel June 28, 1801
Fanny March 28, 1805
Elijah February 28, 1808
James 1809
[unreadable] 1809
Sarah May and Simeon (twins) May 15, 1812
Alfrom and Elizabeth (twins) October 10, 1814
Louisa June 7, 1816
Elizabeth June 27, 18_9
Abraham 7 June 1835
Thomas M. October 23, 1837
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name WEAVER, ROBERT G
Rank PVT
Company H
Unit 17 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence BUCKHART, FULTON CO, IL
Age 18
Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status
Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When FEB 1, 1864
Joined Where CANTON, IL
Joined By Whom LT STOCKDALE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In APR 8, 1864
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks TRANS TO CO "D" 8 ILL INF
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8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Cairo, Ill., for three years' service July 25, 1861. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 2nd Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Dept. of the Tennessee, to September, 1862. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to August, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Reserve Division, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, M. D. W. M., February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 13th Army Corps (New), M..D. W. M., to June, 1865. Dept. of Louisiana to May, 1866.
SERVICE:Duty at Cairo, Ill., till October, 1861. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., and duty there till February, 1862. Expedition against Thompson's forces November 2-12, 1861. Expeditions toward Columbus, Ky., January 13-20, 1862. Advance on Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 6-13. Battle of Shiloh April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel June 4-6, thence to Jackson June 15. Duty there and guard duty at Toone's and Medon Stations till October. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign October 31, 1862, to January 10, 1863. Ordered to Lagrange November, 1862. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9. March to Grand Junction January 4-9, 1863, and to Memphis, Tenn., January 12-19. Moved to Lake Providence, La., February 22, and duty there till April. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. South Fork Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till July, 1864. Stevenson's Expedition from Vicksburg to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 5, 1864. Regiment Veteranize March 24, 1864. Expedition to Pearl River, Miss., July 2-10. Jackson July 7. Expedition to Morganza, La., July 29-September 3. Moved to mouth of White River September 3-8, and duty there till October 18. Movement to Memphis, Tenn., and return October 18-30. Moved to Duvall's Bluff November 9, thence to Memphis, Tenn., November 28. March to Moscow and return December 29-31. Moved to New Orleans, La., January 1-4, 1865. Campaign against Mobile and its defences February to April. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Duty at Mobile till May 27. Moved to New Orleans, La., thence to Shreveport May 27-June 9. Moved to Marshall, Texas, and duty there till September. At Alexandria, La., till April, 1866. Mustered out at Baton Rouge May 4 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., May 13, 1866.
Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 160 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 155 Enlisted men by disease. Total 321.
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17th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Peoria, Ill., and mustered in May 24, 1861. Moved to Alton, Ill., June 17, 1861, thence to St. Charles and Warrenton, Mo., July 27. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., August. Duty there, at Fort Holt, Ky., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., till February, 1862. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 5th Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to June, 1864.
SERVICE:Operations about Ironton and Fredericktown, Mo., against Thompson's forces October 12-25, 1861. Action at Fredericktown October 21. Expedition to Benton, Bloomfield and Dallas January 15-17, 1862. Operations against Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Savannah, thence to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 5-25. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Jackson June 5-8, and duty there till July 17. At Bolivar, Tenn., till November. Expedition to Iuka September 15-22. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., January 12, 1863, thence to Lake Providence, La., January 17-24. Action at Richmond, La., January 29-30. Old River, Lake Providence, February 10. Moved to Milliken's Bend April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Big Black River May 17. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till May, 1864. Expedition to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Expedition from Vicksburg to Sunnyside Landing, Ark., January 10-16, 1864. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 2, 1864. Clinton February 5. Mustered out June 4, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Illinois Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 71 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 71 Enlisted men by disease. Total 146.
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Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5'10" tall; light hair; blue eyes; born in Fulton
County, Illinois. Transferred to Co D, 8th Infantry.
Weaver, Robert G.—Civil War Father's Pension Application, National Archives,
Washington, DC: Robert G. Weaver was unmarried. He died 11 December 1864 of
chronic diarrhea while home on furlough. Alfred Weaver of Bryant's Station is his
brother.
His father was Alfred Weaver, who died on 20 May 1899. His mother was Louisa
Weaver, who died 14 June 1868, and is buried at Wrights Church churchyard cemetery in
Lewistown (Fulton) Illinois. In 1889, Jackson Carter, 74 years old of Lewistown,
Illinois, stated: "I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver since the year
1843. He was at that time a very poor man lived within 2 miles of claimant from about
1857 to 1865, then claimant moved a father way but moved to the same place in 1870.
Claimant was always in debt. He never did own any real estate in fee in the years 1864
and 1865. Claimant did not make anymore than a living for his family and from the year
1865 Claimant's personal property began to gradually decrease and for several years past
has not been able to make a comfortable living."
"Claimant lived on a farm of 80 acres of land in Buckheart Township, Fulton County,
Illinois and was farming the same. I think he owns 4 horses and a few hogs and cattle"—
Elisha O. Bryant, 1889.
"In 1889 claimant's house and household goods was destroyed by fire and no insurance
on the same (the house was a rented one). The neighbors made up a small amount to
enable him to purchase some household goods. Claimant has not farmed on an average
more than 25 acres of land for years since the year 1883 and has each year had to give 1/3
of crops as rent . . . land farmed by claimant was low and flat and of wet seasons but little
could be raised on the same."—James F. France, 1889
"The deceased soldier worked for his father on rented lands from the time he was old
enough to work until he went into the army and was a good boy to work. This I know
30personally and the labor went for the support of his father's family."—Abigail Newton,
1889
"I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver from boyhood. We were raised in
Madison County in State of Old Virginia . . . Claimant was married to Louiza Kirtley in
the year 1832. Claimant and his wife came with me from Madison County, Old Virginia
to Fulton County, Illinois, in the fall of 1835."—Newton Walker, 85 years old in 1889.
Transcription from family bible:
Alfred Weaver and Louisa Kertley married 13 September 1832
Alfred Weaver born 10 October 1814
Louisa Weaver was born June 7, 1816
Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Alfred and Louisa was born June 27, 1833
Abram M. Weaver, son of Alfred and Louisa was born June 7, 1835
Thomas W. October 23, 1837
James N. May 27, 1839
Alfred J. February 18, 1841
Ann E. March 16, 1843
Robert G. April 30, 1845
Barton C. July 1, 1850
Sylvester B. June 12, 1852
Hettie Amelia December 12, 1860 and died November 3, 1865
Sarah H. September 20, 1854
Mother Weaver born October 23, 1772
Eleanor Weaver January 6, 1773
Larkin Weaver December 3, 1792
Josha May 9, 1799
Joel June 28, 1801
Fanny March 28, 1805
Elijah February 28, 1808
James 1809
[unreadable] 1809
Sarah May and Simeon (twins) May 15, 1812
Alfrom and Elizabeth (twins) October 10, 1814
Louisa June 7, 1816
Elizabeth June 27, 18_9
Abraham 7 June 1835
Thomas M. October 23, 1837
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name WEAVER, ROBERT G
Rank PVT
Company H
Unit 17 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence BUCKHART, FULTON CO, IL
Age 18
Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status
Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When FEB 1, 1864
Joined Where CANTON, IL
Joined By Whom LT STOCKDALE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In APR 8, 1864
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks TRANS TO CO "D" 8 ILL INF
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8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Cairo, Ill., for three years' service July 25, 1861. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 2nd Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Dept. of the Tennessee, to September, 1862. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to August, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Reserve Division, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, M. D. W. M., February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 13th Army Corps (New), M..D. W. M., to June, 1865. Dept. of Louisiana to May, 1866.
SERVICE:Duty at Cairo, Ill., till October, 1861. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., and duty there till February, 1862. Expedition against Thompson's forces November 2-12, 1861. Expeditions toward Columbus, Ky., January 13-20, 1862. Advance on Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 6-13. Battle of Shiloh April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel June 4-6, thence to Jackson June 15. Duty there and guard duty at Toone's and Medon Stations till October. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign October 31, 1862, to January 10, 1863. Ordered to Lagrange November, 1862. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9. March to Grand Junction January 4-9, 1863, and to Memphis, Tenn., January 12-19. Moved to Lake Providence, La., February 22, and duty there till April. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. South Fork Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till July, 1864. Stevenson's Expedition from Vicksburg to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 5, 1864. Regiment Veteranize March 24, 1864. Expedition to Pearl River, Miss., July 2-10. Jackson July 7. Expedition to Morganza, La., July 29-September 3. Moved to mouth of White River September 3-8, and duty there till October 18. Movement to Memphis, Tenn., and return October 18-30. Moved to Duvall's Bluff November 9, thence to Memphis, Tenn., November 28. March to Moscow and return December 29-31. Moved to New Orleans, La., January 1-4, 1865. Campaign against Mobile and its defences February to April. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Duty at Mobile till May 27. Moved to New Orleans, La., thence to Shreveport May 27-June 9. Moved to Marshall, Texas, and duty there till September. At Alexandria, La., till April, 1866. Mustered out at Baton Rouge May 4 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., May 13, 1866.
Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 160 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 155 Enlisted men by disease. Total 321.
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17th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Peoria, Ill., and mustered in May 24, 1861. Moved to Alton, Ill., June 17, 1861, thence to St. Charles and Warrenton, Mo., July 27. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., August. Duty there, at Fort Holt, Ky., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., till February, 1862. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 5th Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to June, 1864.
SERVICE:Operations about Ironton and Fredericktown, Mo., against Thompson's forces October 12-25, 1861. Action at Fredericktown October 21. Expedition to Benton, Bloomfield and Dallas January 15-17, 1862. Operations against Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Savannah, thence to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 5-25. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Jackson June 5-8, and duty there till July 17. At Bolivar, Tenn., till November. Expedition to Iuka September 15-22. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., January 12, 1863, thence to Lake Providence, La., January 17-24. Action at Richmond, La., January 29-30. Old River, Lake Providence, February 10. Moved to Milliken's Bend April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Big Black River May 17. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till May, 1864. Expedition to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Expedition from Vicksburg to Sunnyside Landing, Ark., January 10-16, 1864. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 2, 1864. Clinton February 5. Mustered out June 4, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Illinois Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 71 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 71 Enlisted men by disease. Total 146.
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Weaver, Robert G.—Enlisted 1 February 1864, 18 years old, as a private in Co. H, 17th
Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5'10" tall; light hair; blue eyes; born in Fulton
County, Illinois. Transferred to Co D, 8th Infantry.
Weaver, Robert G.—Civil War Father's Pension Application, National Archives,
Washington, DC: Robert G. Weaver was unmarried. He died 11 December 1864 of
chronic diarrhea while home on furlough. Alfred Weaver of Bryant's Station is his
brother.
His father was Alfred Weaver, who died on 20 May 1899. His mother was Louisa
Weaver, who died 14 June 1868, and is buried at Wrights Church churchyard cemetery in
Lewistown (Fulton) Illinois. In 1889, Jackson Carter, 74 years old of Lewistown,
Illinois, stated: "I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver since the year
1843. He was at that time a very poor man lived within 2 miles of claimant from about
1857 to 1865, then claimant moved a father way but moved to the same place in 1870.
Claimant was always in debt. He never did own any real estate in fee in the years 1864
and 1865. Claimant did not make anymore than a living for his family and from the year
1865 Claimant's personal property began to gradually decrease and for several years past
has not been able to make a comfortable living."
"Claimant lived on a farm of 80 acres of land in Buckheart Township, Fulton County,
Illinois and was farming the same. I think he owns 4 horses and a few hogs and cattle"—
Elisha O. Bryant, 1889.
"In 1889 claimant's house and household goods was destroyed by fire and no insurance
on the same (the house was a rented one). The neighbors made up a small amount to
enable him to purchase some household goods. Claimant has not farmed on an average
more than 25 acres of land for years since the year 1883 and has each year had to give 1/3
of crops as rent . . . land farmed by claimant was low and flat and of wet seasons but little
could be raised on the same."—James F. France, 1889
"The deceased soldier worked for his father on rented lands from the time he was old
enough to work until he went into the army and was a good boy to work. This I know
30personally and the labor went for the support of his father's family."—Abigail Newton,
1889
"I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver from boyhood. We were raised in
Madison County in State of Old Virginia . . . Claimant was married to Louiza Kirtley in
the year 1832. Claimant and his wife came with me from Madison County, Old Virginia
to Fulton County, Illinois, in the fall of 1835."—Newton Walker, 85 years old in 1889.
Transcription from family bible:
Alfred Weaver and Louisa Kertley married 13 September 1832
Alfred Weaver born 10 October 1814
Louisa Weaver was born June 7, 1816
Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Alfred and Louisa was born June 27, 1833
Abram M. Weaver, son of Alfred and Louisa was born June 7, 1835
Thomas W. October 23, 1837
James N. May 27, 1839
Alfred J. February 18, 1841
Ann E. March 16, 1843
Robert G. April 30, 1845
Barton C. July 1, 1850
Sylvester B. June 12, 1852
Hettie Amelia December 12, 1860 and died November 3, 1865
Sarah H. September 20, 1854
Mother Weaver born October 23, 1772
Eleanor Weaver January 6, 1773
Larkin Weaver December 3, 1792
Josha May 9, 1799
Joel June 28, 1801
Fanny March 28, 1805
Elijah February 28, 1808
James 1809
[unreadable] 1809
Sarah May and Simeon (twins) May 15, 1812
Alfrom and Elizabeth (twins) October 10, 1814
Louisa June 7, 1816
Elizabeth June 27, 18_9
Abraham 7 June 1835
Thomas M. October 23, 1837
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name WEAVER, ROBERT G
Rank PVT
Company H
Unit 17 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence BUCKHART, FULTON CO, IL
Age 18
Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status
Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When FEB 1, 1864
Joined Where CANTON, IL
Joined By Whom LT STOCKDALE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In APR 8, 1864
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks TRANS TO CO "D" 8 ILL INF
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8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Cairo, Ill., for three years' service July 25, 1861. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 2nd Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Dept. of the Tennessee, to September, 1862. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to August, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Reserve Division, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, M. D. W. M., February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 13th Army Corps (New), M..D. W. M., to June, 1865. Dept. of Louisiana to May, 1866.
SERVICE:Duty at Cairo, Ill., till October, 1861. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., and duty there till February, 1862. Expedition against Thompson's forces November 2-12, 1861. Expeditions toward Columbus, Ky., January 13-20, 1862. Advance on Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 6-13. Battle of Shiloh April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel June 4-6, thence to Jackson June 15. Duty there and guard duty at Toone's and Medon Stations till October. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign October 31, 1862, to January 10, 1863. Ordered to Lagrange November, 1862. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9. March to Grand Junction January 4-9, 1863, and to Memphis, Tenn., January 12-19. Moved to Lake Providence, La., February 22, and duty there till April. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. South Fork Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till July, 1864. Stevenson's Expedition from Vicksburg to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 5, 1864. Regiment Veteranize March 24, 1864. Expedition to Pearl River, Miss., July 2-10. Jackson July 7. Expedition to Morganza, La., July 29-September 3. Moved to mouth of White River September 3-8, and duty there till October 18. Movement to Memphis, Tenn., and return October 18-30. Moved to Duvall's Bluff November 9, thence to Memphis, Tenn., November 28. March to Moscow and return December 29-31. Moved to New Orleans, La., January 1-4, 1865. Campaign against Mobile and its defences February to April. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Duty at Mobile till May 27. Moved to New Orleans, La., thence to Shreveport May 27-June 9. Moved to Marshall, Texas, and duty there till September. At Alexandria, La., till April, 1866. Mustered out at Baton Rouge May 4 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., May 13, 1866.
Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 160 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 155 Enlisted men by disease. Total 321.
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UNION ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS
17th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Peoria, Ill., and mustered in May 24, 1861. Moved to Alton, Ill., June 17, 1861, thence to St. Charles and Warrenton, Mo., July 27. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., August. Duty there, at Fort Holt, Ky., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., till February, 1862. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 5th Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to June, 1864.
SERVICE:Operations about Ironton and Fredericktown, Mo., against Thompson's forces October 12-25, 1861. Action at Fredericktown October 21. Expedition to Benton, Bloomfield and Dallas January 15-17, 1862. Operations against Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Savannah, thence to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 5-25. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Jackson June 5-8, and duty there till July 17. At Bolivar, Tenn., till November. Expedition to Iuka September 15-22. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., January 12, 1863, thence to Lake Providence, La., January 17-24. Action at Richmond, La., January 29-30. Old River, Lake Providence, February 10. Moved to Milliken's Bend April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Big Black River May 17. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till May, 1864. Expedition to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Expedition from Vicksburg to Sunnyside Landing, Ark., January 10-16, 1864. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 2, 1864. Clinton February 5. Mustered out June 4, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Illinois Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 71 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 71 Enlisted men by disease. Total 146.
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Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5'10" tall; light hair; blue eyes; born in Fulton
County, Illinois. Transferred to Co D, 8th Infantry.
Weaver, Robert G.—Civil War Father's Pension Application, National Archives,
Washington, DC: Robert G. Weaver was unmarried. He died 11 December 1864 of
chronic diarrhea while home on furlough. Alfred Weaver of Bryant's Station is his
brother.
His father was Alfred Weaver, who died on 20 May 1899. His mother was Louisa
Weaver, who died 14 June 1868, and is buried at Wrights Church churchyard cemetery in
Lewistown (Fulton) Illinois. In 1889, Jackson Carter, 74 years old of Lewistown,
Illinois, stated: "I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver since the year
1843. He was at that time a very poor man lived within 2 miles of claimant from about
1857 to 1865, then claimant moved a father way but moved to the same place in 1870.
Claimant was always in debt. He never did own any real estate in fee in the years 1864
and 1865. Claimant did not make anymore than a living for his family and from the year
1865 Claimant's personal property began to gradually decrease and for several years past
has not been able to make a comfortable living."
"Claimant lived on a farm of 80 acres of land in Buckheart Township, Fulton County,
Illinois and was farming the same. I think he owns 4 horses and a few hogs and cattle"—
Elisha O. Bryant, 1889.
"In 1889 claimant's house and household goods was destroyed by fire and no insurance
on the same (the house was a rented one). The neighbors made up a small amount to
enable him to purchase some household goods. Claimant has not farmed on an average
more than 25 acres of land for years since the year 1883 and has each year had to give 1/3
of crops as rent . . . land farmed by claimant was low and flat and of wet seasons but little
could be raised on the same."—James F. France, 1889
"The deceased soldier worked for his father on rented lands from the time he was old
enough to work until he went into the army and was a good boy to work. This I know
30personally and the labor went for the support of his father's family."—Abigail Newton,
1889
"I have been acquainted with claimant Alfred Weaver from boyhood. We were raised in
Madison County in State of Old Virginia . . . Claimant was married to Louiza Kirtley in
the year 1832. Claimant and his wife came with me from Madison County, Old Virginia
to Fulton County, Illinois, in the fall of 1835."—Newton Walker, 85 years old in 1889.
Transcription from family bible:
Alfred Weaver and Louisa Kertley married 13 September 1832
Alfred Weaver born 10 October 1814
Louisa Weaver was born June 7, 1816
Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Alfred and Louisa was born June 27, 1833
Abram M. Weaver, son of Alfred and Louisa was born June 7, 1835
Thomas W. October 23, 1837
James N. May 27, 1839
Alfred J. February 18, 1841
Ann E. March 16, 1843
Robert G. April 30, 1845
Barton C. July 1, 1850
Sylvester B. June 12, 1852
Hettie Amelia December 12, 1860 and died November 3, 1865
Sarah H. September 20, 1854
Mother Weaver born October 23, 1772
Eleanor Weaver January 6, 1773
Larkin Weaver December 3, 1792
Josha May 9, 1799
Joel June 28, 1801
Fanny March 28, 1805
Elijah February 28, 1808
James 1809
[unreadable] 1809
Sarah May and Simeon (twins) May 15, 1812
Alfrom and Elizabeth (twins) October 10, 1814
Louisa June 7, 1816
Elizabeth June 27, 18_9
Abraham 7 June 1835
Thomas M. October 23, 1837
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name WEAVER, ROBERT G
Rank PVT
Company H
Unit 17 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence BUCKHART, FULTON CO, IL
Age 18
Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE
Complexion FAIR
Marital Status
Occupation FARMER
Nativity FULTON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When FEB 1, 1864
Joined Where CANTON, IL
Joined By Whom LT STOCKDALE
Period 3 YRS
Muster In APR 8, 1864
Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Remarks TRANS TO CO "D" 8 ILL INF
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8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Cairo, Ill., for three years' service July 25, 1861. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 2nd Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Dept. of the Tennessee, to September, 1862. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to August, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to December, 1864. 2nd Brigade, Reserve Division, Military Division West Mississippi, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Reserve Corps, M. D. W. M., February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 13th Army Corps (New), M..D. W. M., to June, 1865. Dept. of Louisiana to May, 1866.
SERVICE:Duty at Cairo, Ill., till October, 1861. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., and duty there till February, 1862. Expedition against Thompson's forces November 2-12, 1861. Expeditions toward Columbus, Ky., January 13-20, 1862. Advance on Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 6-13. Battle of Shiloh April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Moved to Bethel June 4-6, thence to Jackson June 15. Duty there and guard duty at Toone's and Medon Stations till October. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign October 31, 1862, to January 10, 1863. Ordered to Lagrange November, 1862. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9. March to Grand Junction January 4-9, 1863, and to Memphis, Tenn., January 12-19. Moved to Lake Providence, La., February 22, and duty there till April. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. South Fork Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till July, 1864. Stevenson's Expedition from Vicksburg to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 5, 1864. Regiment Veteranize March 24, 1864. Expedition to Pearl River, Miss., July 2-10. Jackson July 7. Expedition to Morganza, La., July 29-September 3. Moved to mouth of White River September 3-8, and duty there till October 18. Movement to Memphis, Tenn., and return October 18-30. Moved to Duvall's Bluff November 9, thence to Memphis, Tenn., November 28. March to Moscow and return December 29-31. Moved to New Orleans, La., January 1-4, 1865. Campaign against Mobile and its defences February to April. Siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely March 26-April 8. Assault and capture of Fort Blakely April 9. Occupation of Mobile April 12. Duty at Mobile till May 27. Moved to New Orleans, La., thence to Shreveport May 27-June 9. Moved to Marshall, Texas, and duty there till September. At Alexandria, La., till April, 1866. Mustered out at Baton Rouge May 4 and discharged at Springfield, Ill., May 13, 1866.
Regiment lost during service 6 Officers and 160 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 155 Enlisted men by disease. Total 321.
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UNION ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS
17th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
OVERVIEW: Organized at Peoria, Ill., and mustered in May 24, 1861. Moved to Alton, Ill., June 17, 1861, thence to St. Charles and Warrenton, Mo., July 27. Moved to Bird's Point, Mo., August. Duty there, at Fort Holt, Ky., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., till February, 1862. Attached to District of Cairo to October, 1861. 5th Brigade, District of Cairo, to February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Cairo, February, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of West Tennessee, and Army of the Tennessee, to July, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, District of Jackson, Tenn., to September, 1862. Unattached, District of Jackson, Tenn., to November, 1862. 4th Brigade, 3rd Division, Right Wing 13th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, November, 1862. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to January, 1863. 1st Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Army Corps, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps, to April, 1864. Maltby's Brigade, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to June, 1864.
SERVICE:Operations about Ironton and Fredericktown, Mo., against Thompson's forces October 12-25, 1861. Action at Fredericktown October 21. Expedition to Benton, Bloomfield and Dallas January 15-17, 1862. Operations against Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Investment and capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Savannah, thence to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 5-25. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Jackson June 5-8, and duty there till July 17. At Bolivar, Tenn., till November. Expedition to Iuka September 15-22. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign November, 1862, to January, 1863. Reconnoissance from Lagrange November 8-9, 1862. Moved to Memphis, Tenn., January 12, 1863, thence to Lake Providence, La., January 17-24. Action at Richmond, La., January 29-30. Old River, Lake Providence, February 10. Moved to Milliken's Bend April 12. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battles of Thompson's Hill, Port Gibson, May 1. Bayou Pierrie May 2. Raymond May 12. Jackson, Miss., May 14. Champion's Hill May 16. Big Black River May 17. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss., May 18-July 4. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and 22. Surrender of Vicksburg July 4. Garrison duty at Vicksburg till May, 1864. Expedition to Monroe, La., August 20-September 2, 1863. Expedition to Canton October 14-20. Bogue Chitto Creek October 17. Expedition from Vicksburg to Sunnyside Landing, Ark., January 10-16, 1864. Meridian Campaign February 3-March 2, 1864. Clinton February 5. Mustered out June 4, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 8th Illinois Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 71 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 71 Enlisted men by disease. Total 146.
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