Acknowledgments

 

  • Tom Parson, Park Ranger, Corinth Interpretive Center
            (Thanks, Professor!)
 
  • The Illinois State Military Museum for providing the photographs of the Regimental and National Flag.
 
 
  • Other resources:
 
  • “A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion”
                        -Fredrick H. Dyer
 
  • “Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois"
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  • The excerpts of the letters from Charles H. Watson to his wife, Libbie, were quoted from a book published in 1982 for the Watson descendants by the late Mildred Louise Watson, granddaughter of Charles and Libbie and Dana Adele Scott, who is their great, great granddaughter. It is to these two ladies that we give thanks that the stories of Charles's Civil War experiences have been brought forth for all of us to enjoy on this website. Many thanks to Mildred and Dana for this priceless gift!
 
  • Did your ancestor serve in the 52nd Illinois? We welcome your contribution and hope that this site will provide you with a way to connect with your family’s history.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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