Boon, John A., 1839-1899.
Biographical notes:
Civil War soldier from Manito, Ill.
John A. Boon served in Company A, 85th Illinois Infantry (1862-1865) as did his brother Calvin, who died of wounds received in battle 13 July 1864. A younger brother, William C. Boone, served in Company C, 148th Illinois Infantry (1865). Their uncle, William B. Robison, served in Company A, 28th Illinois Infantry (1861-1866). John Boon's brother-in-law, Lemuel Ruckman served in Company I, 139th Illinois Infantry (1864).
From the description of Papers, 1861-1876 (bulk 1861-1865) (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 43797983
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- Mason County (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Manito (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Illinois (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Illinois--Mason County (as recorded)
