During the Mexican War, Clark County raised a company of about seventy-five men in Marshall, Illinois. The men had elected William B. Archer as captain, who was a veteran of the Black Hawk War; Nicholas Hurst as 1st lieutenant, and Charles Whitlock as 2nd lieutenant.
  The company left Marshall on June 6, 1846, and was transported to Alton, Illinois in wagons. Captain Archer presented his company to the governor on June 9, who received them as Company Number 27. However, the men were discharged on the 27th of June, as the state's quota had been filled by previously accepted troops. Several members of the company foresaw this possibility, and rather than return home, they enlisted in other organizations.
  The state appropriated $600 for the company to defray the expenses and pay for services rendered. The volunteers returned home.
  The rosters listed below are reasonably accurate, though others may have served whose names have been inadvertantly excluded.

Barchu, William A.- Commissioned, colonel, 27th Infantry Regiment, unknown state. He is buried in Brick Cemetery, York Twp, West Union, Illinois.

Bennett, James- Unknown regiment.

Carper, George W.- He was born in 1827. Commissioned, major, 50th Illinois Infantry. According to burial records, he served in this unit during the Mexican War, however, there was no 50th Illinois Infantry Regiment mustered in the war. He is buried in Martinsville Cemetery, Martinsville Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Chancellor, Ewing- He was born in 1813. Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 2/10/1852, and is buried in Martinsville Cemetery, Martinsville Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Chancellor, John- He was born in 1793. Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 8/24/1879, and is buried in Martinsville Cemetery, Martinsville Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Cooper, Jonathon- He was born in 1793. Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 4/25/1857 and is buried in Olive Branch Cemetery, Orange Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Crossly, John A.- He was born 2/9/1826 in Brown Co., OH. Enlisted, 7th U.S. Infantry, Co. I. He came to Clark County, Illinois in 186?. He was a farmer. He died 6/20/1912 and is buried in Marshall Cemetery, Marshall Twp, Marshall, Illinois.

Dolson, David- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Eaton, Robert H.- Enlisted, 4th Illinois Infantry, Co. H. He was discharged 10/13/1846 in Mexico, due to disability. He is buried in Marshall Cemetery, Marshall Twp, Marshall, Illinois.

Elam, Stephen- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

English, Isaac- He was born 9/20/1821 in N.J. He came to Clark County, Illinois in 1837. Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K. He was a farmer. He married Sarah Black, and resided in Marshall, Illinois.

Evans, John W.- Enlisted, cpl, 4th Illinois Infantry, Co. A. He died, 9/20/1917 and is buried in Casey Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Groves, Jonathon- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Groves, Luther- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Guinnip, Lyman- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Handy, Austin- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Harlan, Burns- Enlisted, sgt, 3rd Illinois Infantry, Co. D. He was left at Vera Cruz, Mexico, in the hospital wounded, 5/7/1847.

Harlow, H.M.- Enlisted, 5th Indiana Infantry, Co. F. He is buried in Norton Cemetery, Anderson Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Huffman, Allen O.- Enlisted, 4th Illinois Infantry, Co. A. He died 3/16/1916 and is buried in Casey Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Hull, Addison- He was born in 1824. Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 3/2/1916 and is buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Orange Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Jangain, ???- Enlisted, unknown regiment.

Kidwell, Levi- Born 1/2/1823 in Crawford Co., IL. Enlisted, 4th sgt., W.B. Archer's Clark County company, Company #27 (See above for details). Married Sabia Ann Bassett in 1848 in Clark Co., IL. Moved to Texas in 1853, settling in Parker Co. Served in the Texas State Troops during the Civil War, protecting the border from Indian raids and arresting Confederate deserters. He died 12/1/1895 in Palo Pinto Co., TX. (Info source: George Lee and Mexican War Survivor's Service Pension Records).

Lathrop, Cyrus- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K.

Lee, Noah F.- Born about 1826 in Edgar Co., IL. Enlisted, W.B. Archer's Clark County company, Company #27 (See above for details). Moved to Missouri, then to Texas by 1855. He served in the Texas State Troops during the Civil War. Died 3/19/1865 in Wise Co., TX. (Info source: George Lee and Mexican War Survivor's Service Pension Records).

McKelvey, Patrick- Enlisted, 3rd Illinois Infantry, Co. D. He also served in the Civil War, in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry, Co. D. He died, 10/23/1880, and is buried in Blackburn Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Piersall, George W.- Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 4/30/1882, and is buried in Casey Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Quinn, William- Enlisted, surgeon, 4th Illinois Infantry. He died 4/2/1877, and is buried in Casey Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Robinson, James C.- Enlisted, cpl, 3rd Illinois Infantry, Co. D. He was a farmer, lawyer, and congressman. He was a Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.

Robinson, W.H.- Enlisted, 1st Illinois Infantry, Co. K He died 5/27/1906 and is buried in Marshall Cemetery, Marshall Twp, Marshall, Illinois.

Rogers, David J.- Enlisted, 4th Infantry, Co. G. He died 1/18/1860 and is buried in Medsker Cemetery, Melrose Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Roteman, Francis- Enlisted, unkown regiment. He also served in the War of 1812. He died 2/28/1861 and is buried in Cumberland Baptist Cemetery, Casey Twp, Casey, Illinois.

Sewell, ???- Enlisted, unknown regiment. He is buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Orange Twp, Martinsville, Illinois.

Turner, Thomas- Enlisted, 3rd Illinois Infantry, Co. D. He died 11/8/1900 and is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield Twp, Westfield, Illinois.

Wickline, John- Enlisted, unknown regiment. He died 8/27/1951 and is buried in Medsker Cemetery, Melrose Twp, Martinsville, Illinois. According to burial records, he served in the war, however, due to his date of death, it is highly unlikely.