If you have any Wilkins ancestors from Illinois who served in the Civil War, and have any photos, stories, letters, or information that you would like to share, email Marilee. civilwar@wilkinslinks.org
A listing of Wilkins Civil War Veterans taken from the Illinois State Archives Database
James Knox Polk Wilkins - His photograph and his life in the 56th IL Infantry taken from letters and military records
James H. Wilkins - 14th IL Vol. Infantry - A biography of his life
Willoby Wilkins - 120th IL Infantry
Carla Dixon-Wolcoff: Here is some Civil War information on my Wilkins Family:
WILKINS, ALEXANDER - Army - 48 IL Inf. - Died 28 Jan. 1932.
WILKINS, CHARLES S. - Pvt. Army - Co. K. III IL. Inf. Died 11 Aug. 1887.
WILKINS, HIRLIN C. - Army - Co. K lll IL. Inf. - Died 1930.
WILKINS, JOSEPH - Pvt. Army - Co. G 22 IL. Inf. - Died 22 Mar. 1907.
WILKINS, WILLIAM RIGHT - Died 23 Dec. 1929.Source: "FOOTPRINTS" in Marion Co., IL - Vol. VII - Fall 1982 No. 2.
Gerry Wilkins: "My great grandfather, John McIntire Wilkins, M.D. served in the 125th Illinois Infantry, along with his son, William F. Wilkins, M.D. Both enlisted from Vermillion County (Their home was in Fairmount). Dr. William entered as a private and he was wounded several times. At the battle of Chickamauga he received a wound in the thigh and at Buzzard's Roost, Georgia, in the head. He was taken to the hospital and upon his recovery, was made assistant to the brigade surgeon and continued to act in that capacity until the close of the war. Dr. John was surgeon of his regiment. Both served more than 3 years."
