Eli H. Dowell, 1841–1863 (aged 22 years)
father |
1817–1901
Birth: January 17, 1817
20
21
— Breckinridge County, Kentucky Death: 1901 — Willow Hill, Jasper County, Illinois |
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mother |
1815–1878
Birth: March 26, 1815
— Bedford County, Virginia Death: July 1, 1878 |
Marriage | Marriage — — Jasper County, Illinois |
himself |
1841–1863
Birth: 1841
23
25
— Kentucky Death: September 19, 1863 — Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia |
3 years
younger brother |
1843–1918
Birth: June 23, 1843
26
28
— Breckinridge County, Kentucy Death: September 9, 1918 |
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1838–1871
Birth: May 14, 1838
21
23
— Breckinridge County, Kentucky Death: October 8, 1871 — Willow Hill, Jasper County, Illinois |
Death |
Eli H. Dowell of Newton, Illinois enlisted as a Private in the 38th Illinois Infantry, Co. K during the Civil War. He was mustered on 17 August 1861. He was killed on 19 September 1863 at the Battle of Chickamauga. His parents recieved a pension--NARA Publication #T289--Pension of Eli H. Dowell: 26 Dec 1877 (application #234711) & June 28 1888 (application #242138; certificate #211440) Application lists relatives as Father: George Dowell, Jennette Dowell. Eli was killed at the battle of Chickamauga. He may be one of the unknown burials relocated to the Chattanooga National Cemetery. |
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