Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database:
Hobbs, John F. - PVT - Co B - 20 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join 13Jun1861; Age 23; Born, NY
Height, 5' 10"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Blacksmith
Discharged expiration of term 13Jun1864 at Chattanooga Tenn
Headstone Reading,
Will County Illinois USGenWeb Necrologist Reports (© 2002 The ILGenWeb Project All Rights Reserved):
Published Obituaries:
Additional Biographical Material:
US Census Records:
1850 - Wilton, Will County, Illinois
James Hobbs, 42; Farmer; b. England
Eliza " , 32; b. NY
John " , 12; b. NY
James " , 10; b. NY
Mary " , 7; b. NY
Joseph " , 5; b. NY { Note on census
William " , 5; b. NY { sheet: "twins"
Jane " , 3; b. NY
Elisha " , 6/12; b. NY
(Note: Joseph and William joined Co B, 20th Illinois Infantry a year after their brother, John)