Mounted Troops

Company A

Capt. Charles A. Milburn - Saybrook, IL

Captain Milburn commands the mounted troops of the Regiment. His personal mount is Phantom, an 18+ hands Friesian Thoroughbred Cross. He and his wife, Wendy, live on 27 acres near Saybrook. Together, Chuck and Wendy have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.Wendy re-enacts a civilian lady and assists in the commissary. The Captain is employed by Keystone Steel and Wire. He is the brother of Chief Bugler, Dawn Henry.

Lieutenant 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 a Corporal in Company A, and their son Jonathan "Duke" Kane, is the Regimental Courier assigned to Headquarters. Greg is a full time 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.

Corporal Remington Kane - Springfield, IL

Remington Kane has been a cowboy action shooter since he was 11 years old. He shoots competetively on a monthly basis and is a two time State champ for his age group. In addition to shooting, he takes Shuto-ryu karate. He started at age 3 and has been awarded his 1st degree black belt. He is also an accomplished violinist. He is the son of Sergeant Greg Kane, Co A, and Sandy Kane, civilian, and his brother is Duke Kane, assigned to Headquarters staff. Remington rides Dakota, a Missouri Foxtrotter. He attends school in Springfield.

Trooper Jake Steiner, Muscatine, Iowa

Jake comes to the 10th Cavalry with his father, Alan (Company D, dismounted.) He has previous reenacting experience with the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. Jake rides a quarterhorse named Ruger. Jake's hobbies include taking care of livestock in a special program at his school, and of course, riding horses. He attends school in Muscatine, Iowa.

Corporal Dawn Conlin - Bloomington, IL

Portrays Corporal Alonzo Beaman.
Dawn has reenacting experience in the Middle Ages genre, including sword fighting and wearing extremely hot and heavy armor. By comparison, 100% wool in 95 degrees is easy. She grew up watching way too many John Wayne movies so when she got the chance to join the cavalry, she jumped at it. She has become very interested in the many roles women played in the Civil War, including that of soldier. She is a nurse by trade, specializing in critical care nursing. She also enjoys hunting, sewing riding, and cooking.

Trooper Marti Schneerman - Bloomington, IL

Marti is a Biosafety Professional. Her main hobby is her horse, Dude.

Trooper Paul Muller, Rock Falls IL

Paul comes to the 10th Cavalry with re-enacting experience from the "other side." Paul's hobbies include music (banjo and guitar,) leatherworking, sewing, woodworking and Horse Farming. He is also a member of the 9th Virginia Confederate Cavalry and has participated in Revolutionary War Reenacting as well. Paul lives on a farm with his wife Cyndi. He has four grown children, Dan, Laura, Mike and Scott.

Trooper Sarah Schultze, Sibley IL

Sarah loves to work with horses, and is quite the photographer. Sarah has two horses, a bay Swedish Warm Blood and a paint quarterhorse. When she is not reenacting, she works at Monsanto.

Trooper Carlos M. Morales - Cordova, IL

Carlos is from the Cordova, Illinois area. He enjoys Western Pleasure riding and is now branching out into Civil War style campaigning. He is married to Jeanne.