McWilliams, Richard, 1841-1920.
Corporal Richard McWilliams was born on 10 November 1841 in Richland County, Illinois. He enlisted in the 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 5 August 1862, and was enrolled in Company B as a private. McWilliams and his regiment were mustered out on 27 June 1865. In February 1867, he married Susan Frances Brooks; they had five children. He had a farm near Bible Grove, Illinois. Richard McWilliams died on 18 December 1920 and was buried in Bible Grove Cemetery.
From the description of Richard McWilliams papers, 10 Feb. 2006, undated. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 652948865
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| creatorOf | McWilliams, Richard, 1841-1920. Richard McWilliams papers, 10 Feb. 2006, undated. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center | |
| creatorOf | McWilliams, Richard, 1841-1920. Civil war diary, Richard McWilliams. | DuQuoin Service Center, Illinois Heartland Library System |
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