| Name |
Rigdon Slocum Barnhill |
| Birth |
1827 |
Wayne Co, Illinois  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Military |
Abt 1847 |
Company F, Third Regiment, Mexican War |
- History of Wayne County
The company from Wayne County was Company F Third Regiment in the Mexican war, and the roster of the company is as follows:
.... Musician, Jefferson W. Barnhill; Privates, ... Rigdon S. Barnhill....."
pg 78
|
| Politics |
Jun 1848 |
Fairfield, Wayne Co, Illinois |
| elected town constable |
| Census |
1860 |
Fairfield, Wayne Co, Illinois |
- Name: R S Barnhill
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1860: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fairfield
R S Barnhill 33
Joseph P Rider 32
|
| Death |
27 Jun 1864 |
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain |
- History of Wayne County
On Jun 27 the Fortieth Regiment participated in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Lieut Col. R.W. Barnhill of this county was shot through the head and instantly killed while heading his column in a charge.
pg 86
|
| Person ID |
I32336 |
Roots |
| Last Modified |
10 Aug 2015 |
1827 - 1864 (37 years)
