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From: Joan Johnson <>
Subject: Re: [ILLASALL] Streator GAR Post 68
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 16:24:26 -0600

Whoops....typo George was born in 1843. Sorry.
Joan

Joan Johnson wrote:

> Good Afternoon,
> To Bruce Mackey: Thank you again for your kind words about out museum
> and its staff: Bill and Pat.
> Have you seen the GAR book at the library? There is a short history of
> George W. Mackey. Born November 2,1833 in Bruce Township. "..recieved
> a common school education lived on a farm. Enlisted from Bruce
> Township..on August 14, 1862 in Co. F. 104 Ill Inft.
> Moved against Braggs forces and drove them out of Kentucky. Was with his
> Regt at Chicamauga, Murfressboro, ...Roost Gap. and "Atlantic Campaign",
> "From Atlanta to the Sea"
> ...to Washington D. C. where they participated in the Grand Review May
> 24, 1865.
> Mustered out
> Left Washington June 6th, 1865 arrive in Chicago on the 10th then left
> for their homes and peaceful pursuits".
> Was George one of your great....uncles? He was the only Mackey listed.
> Joan Johnson
>
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