GEORGE W.PINKERTON

Son of Joseph and Violet (Scott) Pinkerton, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, January 3, 1839. When eleven years of age his father's family emigrated to Mercer county, Illinois. George remained at home on the farm until August, 1861, when he enlisted in a company at Rock Island which was attached to the 14th Mo. Inf., and was sent to Lexington.

In the battle of that place the company was taken prisoners, and shortly afterward were paroled and sent to St. Louis where they were discharged. Mr. Pinkerton returned home and remained until July, 1862, when he again enlisted in Co. D, 83d Ill. Inf., and was with that regiment until it was mustered out in July, 1865.

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