Comments on: Battle of Chickamauga: Colonel John T. Wilder and the Lightning Brigade http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chris Dodds http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm#comment-832256 Chris Dodds Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:23:25 +0000 #comment-832256 I'm a direct descendent of Samuel G. Dodds. This is a recent discovery. I could trace my lineage back to a David O. Dodds born in 1859 in Richland County, Illinois and was found in the house of Samuel G. Dodds and wife Elizabeth Keyes in the US Census of 1860. In 1870, the census reflects Elizabeth Dodds is married to a William Snyder and her son David Dodds is living in the same household. I have never been able to verify or learn anything about his father Samuel G Dodds although I found record of Samuel on the roll of the 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It wasn't until I discovered the Illinois state census of 1865 that I found Elizabeth Dodds living alone with 3 children under the age of 10. Apparently Samuel enlisted in mid-August of 1862 and mustered in about 2 weeks later. He left behind a wife and 5 boys, the fourth of whom was David O. Elizabeth was either still pregnant or had just delivered the 5th child when he enlisted and went to fight. The Illinois Civil War Detail Report lists him as having died SEP 21, 1863 AT CHATTANOOGA TENN OF WOUNDS. I presume he was either wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga and died shortly thereafter, or was wounded in the fighting at Chattanooga over the next day or so. I'd love to learn anything more about these men (98th Ill especially – but I would assume they were all very similar). Any further information is greatly appreciated. I can be reached at superdodds@gmail.com Thanks. Chris Dodds San Antonio, TX I'm a direct descendent of Samuel G. Dodds. This is a recent discovery. I could trace my lineage back to a David O. Dodds born in 1859 in Richland County, Illinois and was found in the house of Samuel G. Dodds and wife Elizabeth Keyes in the US Census of 1860. In 1870, the census reflects Elizabeth Dodds is married to a William Snyder and her son David Dodds is living in the same household. I have never been able to verify or learn anything about his father Samuel G Dodds although I found record of Samuel on the roll of the 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It wasn't until I discovered the Illinois state census of 1865 that I found Elizabeth Dodds living alone with 3 children under the age of 10. Apparently Samuel enlisted in mid-August of 1862 and mustered in about 2 weeks later. He left behind a wife and 5 boys, the fourth of whom was David O. Elizabeth was either still pregnant or had just delivered the 5th child when he enlisted and went to fight. The Illinois Civil War Detail Report lists him as having died SEP 21, 1863 AT CHATTANOOGA TENN OF WOUNDS. I presume he was either wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga and died shortly thereafter, or was wounded in the fighting at Chattanooga over the next day or so. I'd love to learn anything more about these men (98th Ill especially – but I would assume they were all very similar). Any further information is greatly appreciated. I can be reached at superdodds@gmail.com

Thanks.

Chris Dodds
San Antonio, TX

]]> By: ken brown http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm#comment-822824 ken brown Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:03:41 +0000 #comment-822824 I am looking for more information..My G Grandfather was with the 92nd Illinois Volunteers.. E mail. krumtx@aol.com I am looking for more information..My G Grandfather was with the 92nd Illinois Volunteers..

E mail. krumtx@aol.com

]]> By: David Davenport http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm#comment-668350 David Davenport Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:06:01 +0000 #comment-668350 It is worth noting that Col. Wilder was an inventor with several patents to his credit and a recognized authority in hydraulic engineering. Captain Lilly of the 18th Indiana Artillery was a chemist who later founded the Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical company. It is worth noting that Col. Wilder was an inventor with several patents to his credit and a recognized authority in hydraulic engineering. Captain Lilly of the 18th Indiana Artillery was a chemist who later founded the Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical company.

]]> By: Cherie Bentley http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm#comment-500360 Cherie Bentley Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:14:01 +0000 #comment-500360 I agree. Very well written. I could follow it easily, as it was fascinating. It is hard to find interesting writing on this subject that is easy to follow. I had a relative in the 72nd and this summation was just what I was looking for. I agree. Very well written. I could follow it easily, as it was fascinating. It is hard to find interesting writing on this subject that is easy to follow. I had a relative in the 72nd and this summation was just what I was looking for.

]]> By: Thomas A. Goss http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-chickamauga-colonel-john-t-wilder-and-the-lightning-brigade.htm#comment-100260 Thomas A. Goss Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:31:48 +0000 #comment-100260 Excellent writing without fluff or defocus. Definitely enjoyed reading this. Excellent writing without fluff or defocus. Definitely enjoyed reading this.

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