10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry

Regiment Personnel

Headquarters


Regiment Commander - Colonel Theodore Henry, photo by Tom George DavisonTheodore L. Henry - Low Point, Illinois

Portrays - Commanding officer Col. Dudley Wickersham.
Ted retired from the State of Illinois as a nuclear scientist. He and his wife Dawn live on 2 wooded acres growing several gardens. Together Ted and Dawn have 5 children, and 8 grandchildren. Ted has said, "now that my time is my own, I want to do some additional research on the history of the Civil War, and our regiment in particular, visiting the locations listed on our battle flag."





Company A - Lt Col Greg KaneLt Colonel Gregory M. Kane - Springfield, IL

Greg has made his love of history a family affair. His wife, Sandra, portrays an elegant lady of the time period. Their son, Alexander Remington Kane is First Lieutenant in Company A, and their son Jonathan "Duke" Kane, is a Corporal in Company A. Greg is a retired dentist who has been interested in black powder firearms since third grade Cub Scouts where a family friend demonstrated a hand made Kentucky rifle. The smell of black powder had him hooked at age 9. Greg built his first CVA pistol kit in sixth grade and he has been shooting black powder for over 35 years. He joined SASS 10 years ago where he began shooting cowboy cartridge guns in competition. Greg's great-great uncle Thomas McCraren was in the 42nd Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company C, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade, 4th Army Corps. For his devotion to duty in the 10th Cavalry, Greg has received the Army of the Tennessee Medal.



Regiment Chaplain - Captain Randall CheathamRandall Cheatham - Brighton, Illinois

Portrays - Chaplain, Captain Francis Springer
Randy is the spiritual counselor for the Regiment. His portrayal of Springer meshes well with Randy's real life. He is a licensed minister who enjoys Bible study, teaching Sunday school, studying the Civil War, and playing the banjo. He is a retired medical lab technician and is married to Patty.




Chief Bugler - Lt Dawn HenryLieutenant Dawn Henry - Low Point, Illinois

Portrays - Regiment Chief Bugler Lt Frederick H. Miller
Dawn plays bugle for the regiment and manages the 10th Cavalry Band where she plays French Horn and E flat Alto horn. When she is not wearing a uniform, she portrays Margaret, the wife of Colonel Dudley Wickersham, aka Ted Henry, her real life husband. Dawn is a retired State Farm Auto Claims Adjuster. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and especially baking. She reads extensively about the Civil War as well as other eras in American History. Together, Dawn and Ted have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.



2nd Lieutenant Ron Weidner2nd Lieutenant Ron Weidner, Urbana, Illinois

Second Lieutenant Ron Weidner portrays a Civil War photographer attached to the 10th Cavalry. He is married to Kay, and is a retired electrician. He enjoys wood carving and modern photography when not wearing wool and re-living history.








Quartermaster Sergeant Mike WortheyQuartermaster Sergeant Mike Worthey, Lincoln, Illinois

Mike Worthey portrays the company quartermaster sergeant. He is in charge of procuring whatever supplies are provided by the event. In real life, he is retired from a career in the Army. He loves to read, especially about military history. He previously reenacted with the 7th Kansas Cavalry.






Regiment Surgeon - Major Ted ZelinskiRegiment Surgeon - Major Ted Zelinski

In Memoriam - Ted Zelinski - Springfield, Illinois
Portrayed Surgeon, Major Augustus A. Shutt

See "In Memoriam" Page









Sergeant-Major Alan KilgoreIn Memoriam -- Sergeant-Major Alan Kilgore - Chestnut, IL

See "In Memoriam" Page