10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry

Regiment Personnel

Civilians


Dawn HenryDawn Henry - Low Point, IL

Portrays Margaret, the wife of Col. Dudley Wickersham. Dawn is the wife of Theodore Henry, the Regiment commander. She is also the sister of the Commander of Mounted Troops, Captain Chuck Milburn. When she is not wearing a hoop skirt, she is the Chief Bugler for the Regiment. She also plays French Horn and E Flat Alto Horn in the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band. She is well versed in the lives of women in the Civil War, uniformed or otherwise, and welcomes any opportunity to discuss their roles during the conflict.








Wendy MilburnWendy Milburn - Saybrook, IL

Wendy Milburn is wife of Captain Charles Milburn, Commander Company A, whom she met and married in North Carolina where she was born and raised. Although still a southern belle at heart, she loyally follows and takes care of her Union soldier. They live on 27 acres with cattle, and their mounts - Phantom and Cricket. Between them they have 4 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 6 grandchildren. Wendy is the personnel director at McLean County Nursing Home and is the payroll specialist. In her free time, Wendy's interests are cooking, sewing and spending time with friends and family.








Carol KilgoreCarol Kilgore - Chestnut, IL

Wife of Sergeant Major Alan Kilgore. Carol is a graduate of Lincoln College in Normal with a degree in Business Administration. She is employed as a financial analyst by HSHS Medical Group in Springfield. She enjoys sewing, baking, and entertaining the kids and grandkids. She is also a volunteer EMT.






Dr.Sandra Yeh Sandra Yeh Kane- Springfield, IL

Sandy is the wife of Lt. Gregory M. Kane, Company A, mother of Trooper "Duke" Kane, Headquarters staff, and Corporal Remington Kane, Company A. She portrays an elegant lady of the Civil War era. Sandy enjoys period dancing, especially at Grand Military Balls.







Jo Grayson, R.N.Jo Grayson - Wood River, IL

Regiment Chief Nurse assigned to Medical staff. Jo also prepares many of the meals we eat in camp. In real life, Jo is a nurse and an occupational health supervisor for Christian Hospital in St. Louis.











B.J. SchaeferB.J. Schaefer - Ottawa, IL

B.J. portrays Evan Viktor Noel, a newspaper field artist attached to the regiment. In real life, B.J. is a teacher. She is the daughter of Regiment Scout Ray Schaefer on Headquarters Staff.











Jon AustinJon Austin - West Peoria, IL

Portrays Dr. Benjamin F. Lyford, M.D., embalming surgeon of Washington D.C.

Jon comes to the 10th Cavalry with an extensive knowledge of historic embalming and funeral customs. He has varied interests which include research in genealogy, local history, 19th century social history, textiles, and performing first person living history. He has appeared on the History Channel as an authority on funeral customs, including the funeral and burial of President Lincoln. When he is not reenacting, he is the general manager of Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois.









Lauren BurkeLauren Burke - Chatham, IL

Lauren portrays a civilian lady who engages children in games of the time period. She comes to us with more than 8 years experience with the 7th Illinois Cavalry. By trade, she is a chocolatier, and enjoys art, music, photography, and writing. Her cousin, Abigail Hamilton is also a member of the 10th Cavalry.









Abigail HamiltonAbigail Hamilton - Chatham, IL

Abigail portrays a civilian lady who engages children in games of the time period. She comes to us with experience as a volunteer at Lincoln's New Salem, as well as Civil War reenacting. She enjoys history, fishing, hunting, and plays the banjo. She attends school in Chatham. Her cousin, Lauren Burke, is also a member of the 10th Cavalry.









Civilian Fanchon StultsFanchon Stults

Fanchon portrays a civilian commissary aide. She is the wife of Trooper Jeff Stults of Company D.









Civilian Jessie Schaefer-WintersJessie Schaefer-Winters, Leroy IL

Jessie is a civilian who follows the Regiment to provide the services of a seamstress. She carries her own treadle sewing machine and works on everything from repairing canvas to minor uniform button replacement. Jessie's father, Ray Schaefer, portrays the Regiment scout, and her sister, BJ Schaefer, portrays a field artist for a newspaper.









Civilian Tony WintersTony Winters, Leroy IL

Tony is the son of Jessie Schaefer-Winters and portrays a typical child of the Civil War era. His grandfather, Ray Schaefer, portrays the Regiment scout, and his Aunt BJ Schaefer portrays a field artist for a newspaper.












Civilian Barbra ChanceyBarbra Chancey, Mulberry Grove IL

Barbra portrays a civilian that followed her husband to war. She is married to Matt Chancey of Company D. She loves horses as well as practically all animals, and with her husband owns two Tennessee Walkers that will hopefully someday become "members" of the 10th Cavalry as well.












Civilian Liz OrtonLiz Orton, Groveland, Illinois

Liz portrays a Lady of Charity. This organization provided comforts for the soldiers - everything from food to socks and blankets. Liz is married to Rex Orton, Dismounted Co D. Liz loves horses and with her husband owns five horses which they are training as cavalry mounts.












Civilian Bill SpringerBill Springer, Metairie, Louisiana

Bill is in a category by himself. He is what we in the Civil War Reenactment hobby call "A Legacy." Bill's great great Grandfather was Francis Springer, the Chaplain of the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. Bill inherited the diary written by Francis Springer's son, John, who was also a member of the 10th Cavalry. Bill lives in Louisiana and brings a unique insight into the history of the 10th Cavalry.