Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
Whitmore, Abias - Pvt - co G - 100 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 21Jul1862-Joliet; Age, 23; Born, Canada
Height, 5' 8"; Hair, light; Eyes, dark; Complexion, black; Single; Laborer
Deserted at Louisville, KY 06Oct1862
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