Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Shireman, Benjamin - Pvt - Co C - 28 IL US INF
        Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Aug1861; Age, 28; Born, Shiremanville, PA
        Height, 5' 8-3/4"; Hair, dark; Eyes, balck; Complexion, dark; Single; Farmer
        Reenlisted as a veteran volunteer
       Shireman, Benjamin - Pvt - Co C - 28 IL US INF
       Residence, Winchester, Scott Co, IL; Join, 05Jan1864; Age, 29; Born, Shiremanville, PA
       Height, 5' 8-3/4"; Hair, dark; Eyes, black; Complexion, dark; Single; Farmer
       Veteran  See Co C (as Consolidated)
       Shireman, Benjamin - Pvt - Co C - 28 IL US INF CON
       Residence, Winchester, Scott Co, IL; Join, 05Jan1864-Natchez,MS; Age, 31; Born, Shireman, PA
       Height, 5' 8-3/4"; Hair, dark; Eyes, black; Complexion, dark; Farmer
       Deserted 06Mar1865 at Brownsville Tex
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