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10th Illinois Infantry History (Continued): Company G of the newly reorganized regiment was made up of men from Clark, Lee and Hender-son Counties, the latter sending 30 who were recruited by David R. Waters of Oquawka.
The men were taken to Mound City. John D. Mitchell of Clark County was elected first lieutenant and D. R. Waters, second lieutenant. The sergeants were E.A.Wilson, John Ferguson, G. W. Blanchard and Thomas C. Boyer.
When the company was full, the line officers were promoted one grade and Sergeant Blanchard was commissioned second lieutenant.
Here at Mound City the company was armed with smooth bore muskets and in December were moved to Bird's Point for the winter.
1882 History of Henderson County