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Raising Troops in Fayette County for the War
The article recounts Fayette County’s Civil War mobilization efforts from Elgin to West Union, detailing how local meetings formed units like The Elgin True Guards and a cavalry company. It notes leaders such as T. J. Butcher and Ainsworth, describes drill efforts, fundraising for drums and fife, and praises the patriotism of Pleasant Valley and the county as a whole, while contrasting bold talk with actual enlistments and sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Papd
T. J. Butcher
Elgin Tlame Guards
Fayette County
Walley
Let. Ainsworth
Petion
C. A. Newcorsle
Gee Templeton
Acton Brown
Jacob Swank
Wit. Coyle
Ning Teat Decoral
West Union
Coyly
Coyle
United States
Anuaty
Aitam Floagland
Willian
ML Neff
Hiram Hoagland
Tinea
Auburn
Williams
West Auburn
Neil
Joseph Hobson
Devitt, Tamer
Charles G. Neff
Payette County
Neff
Arny
Liggie Neff
Imarried
Elmnvis
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Milo Mel Gluthery
D. Po Webster
B. G. Noble
Leutenant
Clark Newcomb
Minnesota
Ann Saouds
Kentucky
Artemus Ward
Ute
Meyelle County