Allen Woodle (abt. 1832 - 1864)

Born about 1832 in Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Died 14 May 1864 at about age 32 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia, United States

Biography

Corporal Allen Woodle served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 6,1862
Mustered out: May 14, 1864 (KIA)
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 74th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Co. A

Allen Woodle was killed during the Battle of Resaca during United States Civil War.

Allen was born about 1832. He was the son of Joel Woodle and Ann Smith.

His father died either before or soon after he was born. His mother married Eli Burbank and moved to Harrison Township, Illinois. ^[1][2]

Civil War

Allen enlisted with Company A, 74th Regiment, Illinois Infantry in August 1862. He died of a gun shot wound at the Battle of Resaca on May 14, 1864. ^[3][4][5]

Research Notes

Some records indicate Allen may have been born in Wisconsin around 1840.

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M854-KH6 : 19 December 2020), Allen Woodel in household of Eli Burbank, Harrison, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHP-H6F : 18 February 2021), Allen Burbank in entry for Eli Burbank, 1860.
3. ↑ Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls

   Name:WOODLE, ALLEN

   Rank:PVT

   Company A

   Unit:74 IL US INF

   Residence: HARRISON, WINNEBAGO CO, IL

   Age: 22

   Height 5' 10

   Hair DARK

   Eyes: BLUE

   Complexion: LIGHT

   Marital Status:SINGLE

   Occupation: FARMER

   Nativity: WI

   Joined: AUG 6, 1862, HARRISON, IL

   Joined By: Remington-1595:T J L REMINGTON

   Period: 3 YRS

   Muster In: SEP 4, 1862

   Muster In: ROCKFORD, IL

   Remarks: DIED MAY 14, 1864 AT RESACA GA OF GUN SHOT WOUND

4. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FSWS-QZX : 25 August 2021), Allen Woodle, 1861-1865.
5. ↑ Registers of Deaths of Volunteers, compiled 1861–1865. NAID: 656639. Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1780's–1917. Record Group 94. National Archives at Washington, D.C.Free Image

   Death Date: 14 May 1864

   Death Place: Resaca, Georgia

   Enlistment State: Illinois

   Rank: Corporal

   Company: A

   Regiment: 74 Ills Inft

   Death: Killed in Battle

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #2998980: accessed 22 November 2023), memorial page for Pvt Allen Woodie (1832–15 May 1864), citing Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Eternal Peace (contributor 48793983). .