PEDDECORD, W.W. Woodford W. Peddecord, elder son of Hon. J.J. Peddecord, died at 9 o'clock Friday morning, June 18, at the family residence on West Decatur street. He was 53 years of age and is survived by his father, his wife, one brother, Richard G. Peddecord, and three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Rurode of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Elizabeth Vennigerholz and Mrs. Veletta Brandau of Decatur. He was a nephew of Hon. Richard J. Oglesby.Mr. Peddecord had been a sufferer from dropsy for two years. A few months ago he went to Grand Rapids, Mich., to try the mineral springs, but received no permanent benefit and returned home about two months ago. He grew steadily worse and his death was not unexpected.
W.W. Peddecord was born in Decatur, Oct. 12, 1843, and has been a resident of this city ever since with the exception of two years, when he was in the railway mail service between Toledo and New York city.In September of 1862 he enlisted in the 115th Illinois Infantry and served with distinction until the close of the war. He was adjutant on General Jesse Moore's staff and at the close of the war he was commissioned major for valiant service. The deceased was instrumental in organizing the first Grand Army post of the country and was a charter member of old post No. 1.
March 12, 1879, he married Miss Elizabeth F. Mack of this city. The ceremony was performed at the First Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Goodwin officiating. He was at one time associated with the furniture factory and served one term of justice of the peace from 1892 until 1896. The funeral will be held from the residence at 5 o'clock Sunday evening. Dunham post will have charge.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 19 Jun 1897
Peddecord, Woodford
Rank PVT Company H Unit 115 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence DECATUR, MACON CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 7 Hair LIGHT
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation TELLER
Nativity DECATUR, MACON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 1862 Joined Where MACON CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT F HAYS Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 13, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks PROMOTED SERGEANT MAJOR & TRANS TO NON COM STAFF SEP 15, 1862
PEDDECORD, W.W. Woodford W. Peddecord, elder son of Hon. J.J. Peddecord, died at 9 o'clock Friday morning, June 18, at the family residence on West Decatur street. He was 53 years of age and is survived by his father, his wife, one brother, Richard G. Peddecord, and three sisters, Mrs. Ernest Rurode of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Elizabeth Vennigerholz and Mrs. Veletta Brandau of Decatur. He was a nephew of Hon. Richard J. Oglesby.Mr. Peddecord had been a sufferer from dropsy for two years. A few months ago he went to Grand Rapids, Mich., to try the mineral springs, but received no permanent benefit and returned home about two months ago. He grew steadily worse and his death was not unexpected.
W.W. Peddecord was born in Decatur, Oct. 12, 1843, and has been a resident of this city ever since with the exception of two years, when he was in the railway mail service between Toledo and New York city.In September of 1862 he enlisted in the 115th Illinois Infantry and served with distinction until the close of the war. He was adjutant on General Jesse Moore's staff and at the close of the war he was commissioned major for valiant service. The deceased was instrumental in organizing the first Grand Army post of the country and was a charter member of old post No. 1.
March 12, 1879, he married Miss Elizabeth F. Mack of this city. The ceremony was performed at the First Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Goodwin officiating. He was at one time associated with the furniture factory and served one term of justice of the peace from 1892 until 1896. The funeral will be held from the residence at 5 o'clock Sunday evening. Dunham post will have charge.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 19 Jun 1897
Peddecord, Woodford
Rank PVT Company H Unit 115 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence DECATUR, MACON CO, IL Age 18 Height 5' 7 Hair LIGHT
Eyes HAZEL Complexion FAIR Marital Status SINGLE Occupation TELLER
Nativity DECATUR, MACON CO, IL
Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 1862 Joined Where MACON CO, IL
Joined By Whom CPT F HAYS Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 13, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP BUTLER, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks PROMOTED SERGEANT MAJOR & TRANS TO NON COM STAFF SEP 15, 1862
Inscription
1 lieut. adjt. 115 Ill Inf
Family Members
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