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Webber Military Records
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Civil War
Thanks to my cousin Sue Soderstrum for sharing her research also.
The following are Webber members of the 13th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry
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Name:
Charles
Edwin A.
Elijah M.
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Company:
E
F & S
L
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Rank In:
Bugler
1 Lt Adjt.
First Lieutenant
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Rank Out:
Private
First Lieutenant/Adjutant
First Lieutenant
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Regimental History
ILLINOIS
13TH CAVALRY
(Three Years)
Thirteenth Cavalry.-Col., Joseph W. Bell; Lieut.-Col.,
Theobald Hartman; Majs., Latham Lippert, Charles A. Bell.
This regiment was organized at Camp Douglas in Dec., 1861.
It moved to Benton barracks Mo., where it was armed and
equipped, then with Gen. Curtis through Arkansas, taking part
in the skirmishes of the campaign to Helena. It returned to
Missouri in the fall of 1862, and was engaged with Gen.
Davidson in the campaign of southwest Missouri and northwest
Arkansas, driving Marmaduke and his command from the state.
In July, 1863, it moved with Gen. Davidson's cavalry division
into Arkansas taking part in the battles of Brownsville, Bayou
Meto and Austin in August, and again at Bayou Meto in
September. It was the first regiment to enter Little Rock on
its capture and was engaged in the pursuit of Price to Red
river. In the spring of 1864, it accompanied Gen. Steele in
the expedition to Camden, taking prominent parts in the
actions at Arkadelphia, Okolona, Little Missouri river,
Prairie d'Ane, Camden and Jenkins' ferry. After returning to
Little Rock it was engaged in many raids and scouts and in
skirmishing with the forces of Shelby and Marmaduke, defeating
them at Clarendon and Pine Bluff. The remainder of its term
of service was devoted to scouting and picketing. It was
mustered out on Aug. 31, 1865, receiving its final pay and
discharge at Springfield, Ill., Sept. 13.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
Battles Fought
Fought on 22 Jul 1863.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 30 Jul 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 4 Sep 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 3 Nov 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 24 Dec 1864 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 11 Feb 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 12 Feb 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR.
Fought on 22 Feb 1865 at Pine Bluff, AR.
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William Weber, residence Galatia, Illinois, enlistment date Sep 28, 1862 for the Union. Promoted to Full Captain on February 27, 1862(Note: Perhaps a typo?? Perhaps 1863); Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on June 26, 1862; Commission in on September 28 1862; Enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant on September 28, 1862. Drowned on March 31, 1865 on Steamer "General Lyon.
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World War I Registration Cards
Serial Number: 2327
Order Number: 2504
Name: Cecil Clyde Webber
Address: Galatia, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 44
Date of Birth: June 9, 1874
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Farmer & Merchant
Employers Name: Self
Nearest Relative: Ollie G. Webber
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Black
Color of Hair: Brown
Date of Registration: September 12, 1918
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Serial Number: 2427
Order Number: A181
Name: Dick Odd Webber
Address: Galatia, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 37
Date of Birth: August 07, 1881
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Farmer
Employers Name: Self
Nearest Relative: Mrs. D. O. Webber
Height: 5-8(??) marked Short
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Brown
Color of Hair: Dark Brown
Date of Registration: September 19, 1918
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Serial Number: 4009
Order Number: 2630
Name: George Webber
Address: Rt #3, Galatia, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 33
Date of Birth: December 21, 1885
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Farmer
Employers Name:
Nearest Relative: D(or G or C)ora Webber
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Dark
Date of Registration: September 11, 1918
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Serial Number: 3252
Order Number: 4052
Name: Guy Webber
Address: Galatia, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 18
Date of Birth: June 30, 1900
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Coal Mining
Employers Name: Union Collier Co.
Nearest Relative: Jane Webber
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes:
Color of Hair:
Date of Registration: September 18, 1918
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Serial Number: 4355
Order Number: 1597
Name: John Henry Webber
Address: Galatia, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 40
Date of Birth: December 28, 1877
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Trustee Estate of A. J. Webber
Employers Name:
Nearest Relative: Mr. Leah Webber
Height: 5-7 Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Dark Brown
Date of Registration: September 18, 1918
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Serial Number: 2533
Order Number: 2321
Name: Ray Mitchell Webber
Address: Raleigh, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 33
Date of Birth: January 30, 1885
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Agent
Employers Name: Illinois _____ Rail Road
Nearest Relative: Mary Florence Webber Mother
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes:Blue
Color of Hair: Light
Date of Registration: September 12, 1918
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Number: Can't Read
Name: Roy Webber
Age: 22
Address: Galatia, Illinois
Date of Birth: November 10, 1894
Natural citizen: Natural born
Born Where: Galatia, Illinois
Present Occupation: Farm Laborer
Employers Name: Ben Beman
Employers Location: Cedar Twp. Knox Co. Ill
Dependants: No
Married: Single
Race: Caucausian
Military Service: -
Exemption claim: No
Height: Medium
Build: Slender
Color of Eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Dark Brown
Bald: No
Missing Limbs: No
Date of Registration: June 1, 1917
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Number: Can't Read
Name: Theodore C. Weber
Age: 2?
Address: 260Ford Av. Harrisburg, Illinois
Date of Birth: March 9, 1889
Natural citizen: Natural born
Born Where: Louisville, KY
Present Occupation: Locomotive Engineer
Employers Name: CCC &So L RR Co.
Employers Location: Cairo Div
Dependants: Wife
Married: Married
Race: Caucausian
Military Service: none
Exemption claim: No
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes: Brown
Color of Hair: Brown
Bald: No
Missing Limbs: No
Date of Registration: blank
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Serial Number: 2127
Order Number: A1368
Name: William Arthur Webber
Address: Raleigh, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 42
Date of Birth: June 30, 1876
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Farmer & Merchant
Employers Name: Self
Nearest Relative: Essaye B Webber
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes:Blue
Color of Hair: Light
Date of Registration: September 12, 1918
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Serial Number: 2457
Order Number: A3130
Name: Willie Elmer Webber
Address: Eldorado, Saline County, Illinois
Age: 44
Date of Birth: November 14, 1873
Race: White
Native Born: Yes
Present Occupation: Druggist
Employers Name: Self
Nearest Relative: Jame M. Webber
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes:Brown
Color of Hair: ___ Brown
Date of Registration: September 12, 1918
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Serial Number: 2620
Number: 8
Name: Edwin W. Burnett
Age: 24
Address: Walnut, Eldorado, Illinois
Date of Birth: November 9, 1892
Native Born: Yes
Born Where: Eldorado Ill USA
Present Occupation: Salesman
Employers Name: C. P. Burnett & Sons Co - Eldorado
Dependant: Wife
Married/Race: Married Caucasian
Military: Seaman in Navy for 4 yrs in USA
Height: Medium
Build: Stout
Color of Eyes:Brown
Color of Hair: Brown
Bald: No
Disable: No
Date of Registration: January 5, 1917
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Name: Roy Webber
Age: 22
Address: Galatia, Illinois
Date of Birth: November 10, 1894
Native Born: Yes
Born Where: Galitia, Illinois
Present Occupation:Farm Laborer
Employers NamNo
Married/Race: Single Caucasian
Military: No
Height: Medium
Build: Slender
Color of Eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Dark Brown
Bald: No
Disable: No
Date of Registration: June 1, 1917
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Serial Number: 1020
Order Number: 96
Name: Ivan B. Craggs
Address: 201 E. L______ Hbg, Ill
Age: 21
Date of Birth: June 7, 1895
Native Born: Yes
Born Where: Jackson County, Ohio USA
Present Occupation: Mining Engineer
Employers Name: Og___ Coal Co. Harrisburg Ill
Dependants: none
Married/Race: Single Causcian
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of Eyes:Brown
Color of Hair: Dark
Bald: No
Date of Registration: June 5, 1917
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