Daniel Neff is Cory’s 3X Great Grandfather and a Civil War Veteran. His line to Daniel is through his Grandmother Geneva Perlette Storer. Geneva’s parents are John Perlette and Hannah Hastings. Hannah’s parents are Francis Hastings and Susan Neff, Susan’s parents are Daniel Neff and Sarah Rector.
Daniel was born in Ohio in 1832.
On September 17, 1861 he enlisted in the Illinois 4th Cavalry Company E and later transferred to Company F He lists his age as 26 years old, 5’7″ and the records say he has Florid complexion, brown hair and gray eyes. He enlisted from Ottawa, Lasalle County, IL.
This infantry unit was engaged in Ft Donelson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth and the Siege of Vicksburg. This site is a good resource for all things 4th Cavalry
He was discharged on February 23, 1863 for a disability. Based on the conflict dates, it is a fair assumption to belive that Daniel was injured in the Siege of Vicksburg that went from Dec 1862 – July 1863.
When the National archives are servicing records again I will order the service record and pension record for Robert and find out the specifics of the injury from the pension record.
Cory and Nicole Family History 