Thomas Lindsay was born on 23 Jul 1836 in Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, son of Thomas Lindsay, Sr. and Marion Marshall. Thomas and his family emigrated to the United States about 1838 and to McHenry County, Illinois in about 1840. Thomas was a Union Soldier and a Farmer.

The Early Years

In 1850, Thomas Jr. (aka Lindsley), age fourteen, resided with his father Thomas, Sr., who was the head of household and a Farmer. His mother Marion maintained the household, and also raised Jennette, Christina, Archibald, Isabel, Mary A., and Margarette in McHenry County, Illinois, United States.  Thomas's father, Thomas Lindsay, Sr. died on Friday, 4 Apr 1856 at 46-47 due to a fractured skull suffered when blasting logs.  By 1860, Thomas Jr. (aka Lindsley), age twenty-three, resided with his mother Marion (Maria), a widow who was the head of household, maintained the household, and also raised Isobel, Mary and Margaret in Dorr, McHenry, Illinois, United States. In addition, his adult siblings, Christina, a Teacher and Archibald were residents of the household.

In 1850, Henry age three, resided with his mother Achsah, who was the head of household, maintained the household, and also raised Jeannette (aka Lenet) and William in Ellisburg, Jefferson, New York United States

The Civil War

Thomas Lindsay, age twenty-eight, and a Farmer from Dorr, Illinois, enlisted in the Union Army as a Private on 7 Oct 1864 at Woodstock, Illinois. On 7 Oct 1864, Private Lindsay was assigned to Company F, 95th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. Thomas was described as 5' 9" tall, a light complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair

On 17 Aug 1865, Private Lindsay was transferred out of the 95th Regiment and into Company D, 47th Regiment, Illinois Infantry. On 6 oct 1865, Private Lindsay was discharged from the Union Army and on 23 Oct 1902, Thomas Lindsay died and is interred in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois.

Civil War Engagements with the 95th, Organized: Camp Fuller, Rockford, Illinois on 4 Sep 1862, Mustered out: 17 Aug 1865: Civil War Data - Regiment

• Raymond, during the Vicksburg campaign, 12 May 1863, Near Raymond, Mississippi, United States, Union victory
• Jackson, MS, during the Vicksburg Campaign, 14 May 1863, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Champion Hill, pivotal battle in the Vicksburg Campaign, 16 May 1863, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Big Black River Bridge, a part of the Vicksburg Campaign 17 May 1863, Hinds County, Mississippi and Warren County, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Vicksburg, final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign, 18 May-4 Jul 1863, Warren County, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Pleasant Hilll, (formed part of the Red River Campaign), 19 Apr 1864, Desoto and Sabine parishes, Louisiana, Historian Ludwell H. Johnson refers to the battle as a Union tactical victory, some say it was a draw
• Kennesaw Mountain, during the Atlanta Campaign, 27 Jun 1864, Cobb County, Georgia, United States, Confederate victory
•  Atlanta, during the Atlanta Campaign, 22 Jul 1864, Fulton and DeKalb counties, Georgia, United States, Union Victory
• Jonesborough, 31 Aug-1 Sep 1864, Clayton County, Georgia, United States, Union Victory

 Civil War Engagements with the 47th, Organized: Peoria, Illinois on 16 Aug 1861, Mustered out: 21 Jan 1866: Civil War Data - Regiment

• Corinth, (aka Battle of Corinth), Oct 3-4 1862, Corinth, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Vicksburg, final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign, 18 May-4 Jul 1863, Warren County, Mississippi, United States, Union Victory
• Red River, (aka Red River expedition), 10 Mar-22 May 1864, densely forested gulf coastal plain region between the Red River Valley and central Arkansas, United States, Red River campaign, (aka Red River expedition), 10 Mar-22 May 1864, densely forested gulf coastal plain region between the Red River Valley and central Arkansas, United States, Confederate victory
• Pleasant Hilll, (formed part of the Red River Campaign), 19 Apr 1864, Desoto and Sabine parishes, Louisiana, Historian Ludwell H. Johnson refers to the battle as a Union tactical victory, some say it was a draw

Postbellum

Thomas Jr. (aka Lindsey), age thirty-two, was now head of household and a farmer resided with his mother Marion, who maintained the household in Dorr Township, McHenry, Illinois in 1870. In addition, his adult siblings, Mary Ann and Margaret, and a boarder who was a Farm Laborer were also residents of the household.  Thomas Lindsay, Town of Dorr, County McHenry, Land.   Thomas, age fifty son of Thomas Lindsay and Marion Marshall, married Margaret Pope, age twenty-six, daughter of Fred Pope and Agnes Limberger, on 19 Feb 1884 in McHenry, McHenry, Illinois, United States. Thomas was thrifty and was able to purchase 200 acres of land and build a 2 story frame house in Mar 1893. Thomas was also active in the Presbyterian Church and was an Elder in Woodstock for many years.   By 1900, Thomas, age sixty-three and the head of household, resided with his wife of sixteen year, Margaret (Maggie) in Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois. The census indicates Maggie never gave birth to any children in 1900.

Death & Burial

As of 1900, Henry age fifty-one was the head of household, a Day Laborer, and resided with his wife of thirty-four years, Sophronia (aka Thune), in Cary, Algonquin Township, McHenry, Illinois, United States. Henry and Sophronia are empty nesters and the Census shows Sophronia has given birth to two children and two are still living in 1900.   Henry was in a pension record in 1907-1933 in United States.   Henry age sixty-five was the head of household, a Laborer, and resided with his wife of forty-four years, Sophronia, on Main Street in Algonquin Township, McHenry, Illinois, United States in 1910. Henry and Sophronia are empty nesters and the Census shows Sophronia has given birth to two children and two are still living in 1910.    By 1920, Henry (aka Henry Lindl*) age seventy-two was the head of household, and resided with his wife of fifty-four years, Sophronia (aka Sappine), in Algonquin Township, McHenry, Illinois, United States. In addition, their adult daughter, Jeannette (aka Jennett Luellen) is also a resident of the household.

After the family emigrated to the United States via New York, they settled three miles South of Woodstock in Dorr. When the Civil War broke out, Thomas enlisted in the Union Army in 1864, where his health was effected by camplife.

In 1880, Thomas married the former Margaret (Maggie) Pope. He became the Ruling Elder in the Woodstock Presbyterian Church. Those left to mourn the loss of Thomas is his wife Maggie.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, 23 Oct 1902 at the Presbyterian Church and Private Thomas Lindsay is commemorated and interred in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, United States.  Thomas's will written on 21 Oct 1902 and passed probate on 1 Dec 1902 in McHenry, Illinois, United States.

Henry's wife of 61 years died on Thursday, 29 Nov 1934 at the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 9 days n Cary, McHenry, Illinois, United States.

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