The following was extracted from Where The Trails Cross - Volume 26:1 Fall of 1995
By Brad L. Bettenhausen
| Lot | Original Plat Map Notations | Name and/or Marker Information | Other Comments |
| 6 | Ashenbach | Margaret Aschenbach August Aschenbach |
Obituary on file SSGHS. Margaret Aschendash {nee Kirk} August 30, 1923 Buried September 1, 1923 Mention in "Pioneers In Peaceful Rest" August Aschenbach. Company H, 24th Illinois Infantry - Civil War. Stone(s) gone before May 14, 1994 |
The following was extracted from Where The Trails Cross - Volume 26:1 Fall of 1995
By Brad L. Bettenhausen
Blue Island Sun-Standard - September 6, 1923
Mrs. Margaret Aschendash nee Kirk died August 30 at 9:15 a.m. at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.J. Parsyck from a stroke, at the age of 79 years 11 months. She was born in Mosel on the Rhine in Germany in 1843 and came to America in 1850 and settled in Bremen Township, and later came to Blue Island. She has lived in Blue Island about 25 years. In 1875 she was married to Mr. Aschendash who was a veteran of the army. He preceded her in death about 26 years, her son also preceded her. Burial was Sept. 1st at Batchelor's Grove Cemetery near Midlothian, Rev. Aitchison officiating. She is survived by two daughters Louise Frundle and Anna Parasyck and one brother, Frank Kirk.
American Civil War Soldiers
| Name | State Served | Enlist Date | Enlist Rank | Enlist Age | Enlist Place | Army |
| August, Aschenbach | Illinois | June 24, 1861 | Private | Union |
Also states:
Application Date: 16 September 1896
Relationship: Widow
Name: Margaret Aschenbach
Number: 640715
State: IL
| Name of Regiment | Date of Organization | Muster Date | Regiment Type |
| Illinois 24th Infantry Regiment | July 8, 1861 | August 6, 1864 | Infantry |
| Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded |
Officers Died of Disease or Accident |
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded |
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident |
| 3 | 2 | 86 | 82 |
Regimental History
Battles Fought
Battle at Chaplin Hills, Kentucky on 08 October 1862
Battle at Perryville, Kentucky on 08 October 1862
Battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee on 07 June 1863
Battle at Chickamauga, Georgia on 19 September 1863
Battle at Chickamauga, Georgia on 20 September 1863
Battle on 11 March 1864
Battle at Resaca, Georgia on 14 May 1864
Battle at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia on 19 June 1864
Battle on 04 July 1864
Battle on 07 March 1865
Civil War Pension Records
| Name | Widow | State Filed |
| August Aschenbach | Margaret Aschenbach | Illinois |
