As we commemorate the 150th anniversary of events in the American Civil War, we would like to thank those who have contacted us with information about Eagle soldiers who served. Much information about the William Logan family has been provided by descendant Jean Hren and her daughter Mary Oxaal. William was one of the first from Eagle to enlist in the newly formed 1st Wisconsin Cavalry and was severely injured in a fall from his horse. He was sent back home to heal and returned to serve with the 46th Wisconsin Infantry until the end of the war. William married Mary Ackley and lived in Eagle most of their lives. Their children and grandchildren served the community well. William served as Eagle postman in his later years.
Corporal Silas Parsons served with Co A 24th Wisconsin Infantry and bravely fought off a blistering Confederate attack on the regiment at Chickamauga Georgia the afternoon of September 20 1863. He was struck and killed by a musket ball that day. Recently, we came in contact with a descendant who has been kind enough to share pictures of him, along with Civil War Letters. We look forward to more conversations.
A descendant of Ferrand Bigelow is also sending pictures and other information on Elverton, William, and Franklin Bigelow; three Eagle brothers who served in the Civil War . We look forward to sharing that with you.
Please keep the information coming as our Eagle Historical Society develops a “Eagle In The Civil War” page.
thank those who have contacted us with information about Eagle soldiers who served. Much information about the William Logan family has been provided by descendant Jean Hren and her daughter Mary Oxaal. William was one of the first from Eagle to enlist in the newly formed 1st Wisconsin Cavalry and was severely injured in a fall from his horse. He was sent back home to heal and returned to serve with the 46th Wisconsin Infantry until the end of the war. William married Mary Ackley and lived in Eagle most of their lives. Their children and grandchildren served the community well. William served as Eagle postman in his later years.