Notes for John Jacob LAKE
John and Marian had no children and were divorced in 1876. He next
married Rachel, a widow. They were cousins, but do not know of what
degree. She had been twice married before marrying John.
He continued to farm after his return from the army, part time in Kane
and part time in Winnebago Co., M. After his divorce he returned to
Ernestown, Ont., and finally settled at Trenton, Ont., where he married,
lived and died in the fall of 1903. Rachel continued living at Trenton
until her death in 1909. Both are buried at Trenton, Ont.
His war record follows: "State of Illinois, Military and Naval
De-partment, Springfield. The report in part as dealing with war service.
Feb. 20, 1947. Subject: Statement of Service-Civil War.
"John Lake enlisted Sept. 11, 1861 at Dundee, Illinois, for service in
the Civil War; assigned to duty as Private, Company 1, 52nd Infantry, for
a term of three years. Mustered into service October 25, 1861 at Geneva,
Illinois. Mustered out 11-2-64 at Springfield, IL.
"Description at time of his enlistment was: Age, 28 years; Height, 5 feet
10 inches; Hair, light; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Occupation,
farmer; Residence, Dundee, Kane County, Illinois.
"For the Adjutant General: Maud H. Graham. War Record Section."
His company was hastily gathered for the purpose, first, of taking a
large number of enemy prisoners south to Vicksburg, Mississippi, for
exchange. John Lake was in this contingent. Many of the accompanying
forces were enlisted but for three months, but John Lake was enlisted for
three years.
His nephew, Lewis F. Lake, was with these forces as Drummer Boy, he being
not yet sixteen years old. He often spoke of his association with his
uncle on this trip to Vicksburg, as his uncle took great interest in him,
knowing he was but a boy.
Later they were together again at the Battle of Atlanta, Ga., where Lew
Lake was captured and sent to Andersonville Prison, at Andersonville, Ga.
Lew had reenlisted after his three months enlistment expired. Another
uncle, Jabez Huntley was also at the Battle of Atlanta and was killed
there, and buried on the battlefield there.
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