From Find A Grave Member #48574531:
Barton C. Pursell is my Great-Great-Grandfather. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B 54th Regiment Illinois Infantry. He was born in Nashville, TN in March 1834 and died in Arcola, IL on July 17, 1874. His father was James Gordon Pursell and his mother was Mary Sanders. His wife was Susan Viola Sims.
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From Find A Grave Member #48574531:
Barton C. Pursell is my Great-Great-Grandfather. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in Company B 54th Regiment Illinois Infantry. He was born in Nashville, TN in March 1834 and died in Arcola, IL on July 17, 1874. His father was James Gordon Pursell and his mother was Mary Sanders. His wife was Susan Viola Sims.
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Inscription
CO. B
54TH
ILL. INF.
Gravesite Details
Headstone is very worn and difficult to read. First initial and company number are from: Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903.
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