10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry

Victorian Festival - Jerseyville

A new activity was provided at this event.
Chaplain Cheatham and Embalmer Jon Austin created
a complete Civil War funeral experience.
The following photos are of that event.
Many of the photos were provided by Lori Hoffmann.

Jon begins embalming process

Custom of closing the eyes with coins

Embalmed body is brought to coffin

Jacob is tenderly laid in coffin

Procession to grave site begins

Friends carry their fellow soldier to his resting place

Bugler prepares to play Taps for friend

Final Salute

The coffin is closed

The Mourners are overcome with emotion

Victorian Festival - Jerseyville A new activity was provided at this event. Chaplain Cheatham and Embalmer Jon Austin created a complete Civil War funeral experience. The following photos are of that event. Many of the photos were provided by Lori Hoffmann.

Victorian Festival - Jerseyville

A new activity was provided at this event.
Chaplain Cheatham and Embalmer Jon Austin created
a complete Civil War funeral experience.
The following photos are of that event.
Many of the photos were provided by Lori Hoffmann.