| Ananias Reedy's Civil War Military Record From "History of Moultrie County, p. 116-117 126th Illinois Infantry Ananias Reedy served in the 126 Infantry from Moultrie County, Illinois. He was mustered in on Sept. 4th, 1862 and mustered out on July 12, 1865. The following is the record of the history of the 126th. "Moultrie county probably furnished more men to the 126th than to any other regiment during the late rebellion. This regiment was organized at Alton, Illinois by Colonel Jonathan Richmond, and mustered Sept. 4th, 1862. On the 20th November it moved to Columbus, KY, thence to Bolivar, Tennessee, and the 28th of same month to La Grange, TN. On the 19th of December six companies were ordered to Jackson, TN, to reinforce that place and afterward proceeded to Humboldt and there were joined by the four remaining companies., Jan. 20th, 1863. On the 25th March following moved to Jackson, was there assigned to second brigade, second division, sixteenth army corps, General Hurlbut commanding. Moved by rail to Memphis and embarked for Vicksburg Landing at Haines Bluff, June 2nd. July 24th embarked for Helena, Ark. And took part in the capture of Little Rock, July 10th. Thence to Duvails's Bluff, where Col. Richmond was assigned to the command of the post. In August marched via Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Ar,. And in February 1865 moved to the mouth of the White River. Returned to Pine Bluff June 4th, and July 12th, 1865 was mustered out. The regiment participated in the seige of Vicksburg. Six companies were engaged in skirmish line near Humboldt, TN, Dec. 21, 1862, in the capture of Little Rock, Ark., and in the fight at Clarendon in the same state. This regiment was composed of stubborn fighters, and did hard and galliant service. " |