REUNION OF CO. B.

Members of Co. B. 19th Ill., Meet in Reunion at Home of George Dugan, in Ladoga, Iowa.

The Annual reunion of Co. B, 19th Illinois Infantry, was held at the home of George Dugan, at Ladoga, Iowa, on October 4,1900.

Only a few soldiers out of the company where present and they were as follows: Capt. A. Murchison and wife, of Kewanee, Ill.; James Montooth, Toulon, Ill.; Dr. J. G. Boardman, Bradford, Ill., John T. Thornton, Farragut, Ia.; Alonzo Luce, Murray, Ia.; Robert Turnbull, Cain Ia.; R. T. Scott, Pawnee City, Neb., and George Dugan, Ladoga, Ia.

The G. A. R. post, of Bedford Ia., conveyed them to Mr. Dugan’s home, where they soon met his family and neighbors.  There were seventy in number who ate a picnic dinner, and a general good time was enjoyed by all.

After the dinner hour was closed the old soldiers had their regular routine of business, and then proceeded to entertain their friends.  Some old time songs of the sixties were sung and appreciated by all.

The next reunion will be their 40th anniversary and will be held in in the church yard at Osceola, Ill., where they started with a full company to the war on June 11, 1861.

At present there are only about forty-five members of the company living, and about one hundred dead with the recruits they had during the war.

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Trimmer, of Corning Ia., were present and enjoyed a visit with old time friends.

We trust that more of the members will be able to meet together next year.

SOURCE: The Stark County News, Toulon, Stark County, Illinois, Friday, October 12, 1900, p. 1

Alonzo Luce, Private, Co, B, 19th Illinois Infantry: Pension Index Card

SOURCE:  Civil War And Later Veterans Pension Index at Footnote.com

Alonzo Luce

G. A. R.

ALONZO LUCE

Died Mar. 3, 1905

Aged

66 y. 10 m. 20 d.

Co. B 19 Ill. Inft.

Sanders Cemetery

Doyle Township, Clarke County, Iowa

Obituary of Alonzo Luce

Alonzo Luce was born in Penobscot County, Maine, April 13, 1838 and died at his late residence in Clarke County, Iowa, March 3, 1905 of diabetes with which he had been afflicted a number of years. When a youth he moved west with his parents coming to Illinois in 1854. Here he grew to manhood and was united in marriage to Catherine Finley Miller, December 22, 1864. To them as parents eight children were given, five sons and three daughters. One daughter died in infancy while the seven still living were all present at their father's funeral.

The deceased enlisted in Co. B. 19th Illinois Infantry, serving his country as a brave, valiant soldier till honorably discharged July 9, 1864. After the close of the war he came to Iowa, Clarke County, settling on the farm where he spent the remainder of his life.

Brother Luce professed faith in Christ as his Savior and with his wife went into the Science Hill Baptist church as constituent members. Here he was a quiet peaceable member till the summons came calling him to rest. His life has been a living epistle, known and read of all men. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a true soldier, and obliging neighbor, and unfailing friend. He has fought a good fight, finished his course, kept the faith and is expecting the crown.

The funeral occurred on Sunday, March 5, at the Taylor school house and was largely attended. Services being conducted by Rev. F. Edwards of Osceola. Bro. Luce was a member of the Wm. Dufer Post, No. 297, located at Murray and was laid to rest in the Sanders Cemetery under the impressive ritualistic services of this order to await the resurrection of the just at the last day. The companion and her children have the sympathy of a large circle of ardent and kind friends. May the kind father of mercies sustain and comfort them. F. E.

- Published in The Osceola Democrat, Osceola, Iowa, March 9, 1905, page 1

Alonzo Luce, Private, Co. B, 19th Illinois Infantry - Compiled Service Record

Alonzo Luce, Pvt, Capt. Stuarts Co., 19 Reg’t Illinios Inf.† Age 23 years. Appears on Company Muster-in Roll of the organization named above. Roll Dated Chicago Ill. June 17, 1861. Muster-in to date June 17, 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled: When: June 17, 1861. Where: Chicago. Period: 3 years.

Alonzo Luce, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg Illinois Infantry. Company Muster Roll for June 12 to Aug 31, 1861. Joined for duty and enrolled: When: June 12, 1861. Where: Stark Co., Ill. Period: 3 years. Present or absent: Not stated.

Sep & Oct, 1861, Not stated.

Dec 31, 1861, Not stated.

Dec 31/61 to May 31, 1862, Not stated.

May 31 to Aug 31, 1862, Present.

Aug 31 to Dec 31, 1862, Present.

Jan & Feb, 1863, Absent. Absent sice at Nasville Tenn since Jany 1/63

Apr 10, 1863, Special Muster Roll, Absent. Absent sick Nasville Tenn since Jany 1/63

Mch & Apr, 1863, Absent. Absent sick Nashville Tenn Jan 1/63

May & June, 1863, Present.

July & Aug, 1863, Absent. Sick in field Hosp at Cowan Station Tenn since Aug 13/63.

Sept & Oct, 1863, Absent. Sick in Gen Field Hosp at Cowan Station Tenn since Aug 13/63

Nov & Dec, 1863, Absent. Sick in Gen F Hosp Cowan Station Tenn since Aug 13/63

Jan & Feb, 1864, Absent. Sice in Gen Hosp. #1 Nashville Tenn since Aug 1863

Mar & Apr, 1864, Absent. Sice in Gen. Hospital No. 1 Nashville since Aug 18 ‘63

Alonzo Luce, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Infatnry. Age 23 Years. Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated Chicago Ill. July 9, 1864. Clothing acct: Due soldier $22.76. Bounty paid $___; due $100.00

† This organization subsequently became Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ill. Inf.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted all muster rolls are Company Muster Rolls.

Alonzo Luce, Private, Co. B, 19th Illinois Infantry - Medical Records

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Catarrhus. Admitted Oct 14, 1862 to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 89

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Febris Int. Admitted Oct 17, 1862 to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 90

Alonzo Luce, Rank Pt. Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Regemental Hospital 19th Illinois Infantry. From Oct 17 to 21 (20 yrs. 21). Prescription Book, Ill. Reg’t Reg. No. 272

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Catarrhus. Admitted to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 100

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Bronchitis Acuta. Admitted Dec 22, 1862 to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 105

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. B, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Diarrhorea Acuta. Admitted Jun 11, 1863, to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 124

Alonzo Luce, Rank, p; Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ill. Complaint, Diarrhorea. Admitted Dec 28 1862 to No. 1 (New), U.S.A. , Gen’l Hosp. Returned to duty June 3, 1863. Tenn. Reg. No. 27; Hos. No. 526

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pvt, Co. F, 19 Reg’t Illinois Inf. Complaint, Febris Intermitteus. Admitted July 11, 1863 to Regimental Hospital, 19th Illinois Infantry. Sent to G. H. Aug 11, 1863. Remarks: Field Hospital Cowan. Ill. Reg’ Reg. No. 271; page 127

Alonzo Luce, Rank, P; Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ill. Complaint Ch Diarrhorea. Admitted Aug 26 1863 to No. 13, U.S.A. Gen’l Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. Sent to G. H. Sept 7 1863. Remarks: Ward 6. Tenn Reg. No. 181; Page 28

Alonzo Luce, Rank P; Co. B 19 Reg’t Ills. Inf. Admitted Sept. 28, 1863, to No. 1, U.S.A. Gen’l Hosp. Nasville, Tenn from Convalescent Camp for Duty in Hospt. Admitted Sept. 28, 1863 to No 1 (new), U.S.A. Gen’l Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. Remarks: Detailed for Duty in Hospt. Sep. 25/63. Tenn. Reg. No. 27; Hos. No. 2698

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pr; Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ill. Admitted Sept 28, 1863 to No. 1, U.S.A., Gen’l Hosp, Nashville, Tenn. Ret’d to duty May 14, 1864. Tenn Reg. No. 31; Hos. No 887

Alonzo Luce, Rank P; Co B, 19 Reg’t Ills. Inf. Admitted Sept 28, 1863 to No. 1, U.S.A. Gen’l Hosp, Nashville, Tenn. From Conv. Camp. Diagnosis Chronic Diarrhorea. Ret’d to Duty May 14, 1864. Tenn Reg. No. 35; Hos. No 887 Page 9

Alonzo Luce, Rank Pvt., Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ills. Admitted May 7, 1864 to U.S.A. Gen’l Hosp. Chattanooga, Tenn. From Field. Diagnosis Remittent Fever. Remarks: Age 24. Tenn. Reg. No. 393. Hos. No 4143

Alonzo Luce, Rank, Pr.; Co. B, 19 Ret’t Ill. Complaint, Remittent Fever. Admitted May 30 1864 to U.S.A. No 1 Genl Hosp., Nashville, Tenn. Returned to duty June 13 1864. Tenn. Reg. No 31; Hos. No. 6211

Alonzo Luce, Rank, p; Co. B, 19 Reg’t Ill’s. Admitted May 30, 1864 to No. 1, U.S.A.. Gen’l Hosp. Nashville, Tenn. From. G. H. Chattanooga. Diagnosis, Remittent fever. Ret’d to duty June 13, 1864. Ten Reg. No. 30 Hos. No.; 6211, Page 152

SOURCE: National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C.

The Luce Brothers

Sons of William S. & Huldah (Rogers) Luce



Alonzo Luce, William S. Luce
Samuel M. Luce, Isaac D. Luce, and Richard R. Luce

Alonzo Luce – Company B, 19th Illionios Infantry: enlisted June 12, 1861. He was mustered in 5 days later at Chicago, Illinios and was there mustered out July 9, 1864.

Richard Rogers Luce – Company E, 93rd Illinois Infantry: enlisted August 13, 1862 at Tiskilwa, Illinois, where he was mustered in two days later. He was mustered out on June 23, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky.

William S. Luce – Company K, 9th Illinois Cavalry : enlisted October 17, 1861 at Princeton, Illinois and was mustered in on October 26, 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. He was wounded at during an engagement at the Waddell Farm in Jackson County, Arkansas on June 12, 1862 and was mustered out on Decemer 10, 1864 at Nasvhille, Tennessee.

Isaac D. Luce - Company B, of the 112th Illinois Infantry: enlisted & mustered in on March 13, 1865 at Peoria, Illinois. He was transferred to Company F, 65th Illinois Infantry on June 19, 1865. He was mustered out on July 13, 1865,

Also pictured is the youngest brother, Samuel M. Luce, however he was too young to see military service during the Civil War.