Gladding, Charles, 1828-1894.

Charles Gladding was born in New York, April 28, 1828. His parents died when he was very young. At age fourteen he went to work on the Erie Canal. He traveled to Ohio where he became interested in the lime business, subsequently residing in Chicago, Illinois, while engaging in the manufacturing of sewer pipe.

During 1861 and 1862 Charles donated time and money towards raising and equipping volunteer troops in the Civil War. He organized Company K, 72nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was elected and commissioned First Lieutenant. He accompanied the regiment to Paducah and Columbus, Kentucky. Charles also took part in the expedition to, and capture of, Island Number 10, under General Pope, and was afterward assigned to the brigade of General Crocker in the Army of the Tennessee. He participated in General Grant's campaign to Holly Springs, Mississippi, Lake Providence and the Yazoo River expeditions. He served during the final assault at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was present at the surrender of General Pemberton. He continued in expeditions to Natchez, Mississippi before resigning and being honorably discharged from the military, September 15, 1863.

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