I had some military records pertaining to Joseph and William S. Both fought in the Civil War for the South. Joseph was all over the place including TX and spent a lot of time in the hospital for various reasons.
Esmon, Joseph C. Confederate Cavalry 28th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Randal's) (1st Texas Lancers. Joseph C. Esmon (First_Last) Regiment Name 28 Texas Cavalry Side Confederate Company I Soldier's Rank_In Corporal Soldier's Rank_Out Private Alternate Name Notes Film Number M227 roll 11
↑ 1860 Jefferson County, Illinois Federal Census p. 50, 11 Jun 1860.
Mt. Vernon P. O. House 348 Family 347 (next door to his father) Joseph Esmon 30 yrs. Farmer $95 Personal Estate b. TN Catherine 24 yrs. b. TN William, Jr. 8 yrs. b. IL Alice H. 1 yr. b. IL William Esmon, Bw? 14 yrs. b. TN