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LTC Francis L Neff

Birth	:	4 Oct 1830 Boyle County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	24 Jun 1864 Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Burial	:	Dallas Cemetery, Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2346115, -93.2630005
Description	:	Col. Francis L. Neff, for several years a practicing attorney at the Sullivan bar, was born in Boyle County, Ky., in the year 1831. He received such an education as was then afforded by the public schools of his neighborhood, and graduated in the year 1853, at Bloomington. Upon receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, he at once opened an office and commenced the practice of the law in Danville, the county seat of Hendricks County. After practicing law about one year in Danville, he removed to and located in Sullivan County, and commenced the practice of the law... Read More	Col. Francis L. Neff, for several years a practicing attorney at the Sullivan bar, was born in Boyle County, Ky., in the year 1831. He received such an education as was then afforded by the public schools of his neighborhood, and graduated in the year 1853, at Bloomington. Upon receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, he at once opened an office and commenced the practice of the law in Danville, the county seat of Hendricks County. After practicing law about one year in Danville, he removed to and located in Sullivan County, and commenced the practice of the law in partnership with his brother, Willis G.Neff. They very soon succeeded in gaining a good practice, which they followed up with much energy and industry. Col. F. L. Neff was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, in the year 1857, which office he very creditably filled for two years. Col. Neff was enjoying a lucrative practice in the law, with every reasonable prospect of its still improving, at the breaking-out of the rebellion. He, together with some others of the attorneys belonging to the Sullivan bar, were at the time in attendance at the term of the Circuit Court of Greene County, then in session. Col. Neff and his brother, Willis G. Neff, were stopping at what was then called the Eveleigh House; the other parties were at the Stropes House. The news of the surrender of Fort Sumter arrived at Bloom-field during the night of the I5th of April. Although Col. Neff was engaged as counsel in a number of cases that were expected to come up for trial during the term, he was up and out before daybreak on the morning of the 16th, visiting the lodgings of the Sullivan members of the bar, and insisting that all must at once return home and enter upon the work of recruiting soldiers to put down the rebellion. It was finally agreed, however, that the two Neffs, who were not engaged in any causes set for trial on the16th, nor till their clients would have time to employ other counsel, should proceed home at once, call a meeting of the citizens, and commence recruiting a company of volunteers, and the other attorneys to follow on the next day. This plan was carried out, but not with complete success on the first attempt. The first meeting called together by Col. Neff and others on the night of April the 16th, was broken up. This result, however, only stimulated him and his friends to more determined work. Another meeting was called for the night of the17th. This meeting was largely attended. Col. Neff made a most powerful appeal in behalf of the Government. Volunteering commenced in earnest, and in a short time a full company was enrolled, which was tendered to the Government, and accepted and mustered into the United States service as Company I, Seventeenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. On the organization of the company, he was elected First Lieutenant, and received his commission and was mustered into the United States service September 5, 1861. His company was incorporated into and formed Company D in the organization of the Thirty-first Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted Adjutant, Captain, Major and Lieutenant Colonel in rapid succession, and was in many important battles. He was killed near Kennesaw Mountain by a sharpshooter June 24, 1864, while sitting at the root of a tree reading a newspaper. His promotions were due to his bravery and gallant service. He knew no such thing as cowardice. He was beloved by his men and his fellow-officers; kind and affable to all, he always had a word of cheer and comfort for the sick and wounded of his command. His corpse was sent home, was met at the depot by a large crowd, and amid appropriate and touching ceremonies was conveyed to the cemetery and buried, a squad of his fellow-soldiers firing a volley over his grave.

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Where is LTC Francis L Neff's memorial?
LTC Francis L Neff's memorial is located at: Dallas Cemetery, Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA.
When did LTC Francis L Neff death?
LTC Francis L Neff death on 24 Jun 1864 in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LTC Francis L Neff's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2346115
Longitude: -93.2630005

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Willis G Neff

(1830 - 1898)

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Infant Neff

(1861 - 1861)

Kenton Neff

(1862 - 1864)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dallas Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346115, -93.2630005

2. Fairview Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2339000, -93.2558000

3. Nepas Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2560000, -93.2440000

4. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2109985, -93.2460022

5. Tickel Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2149480, -93.2905900

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400017, -93.3079987

7. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Bauer, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2033500, -93.3080000

8. Caloma Cemetery
Caloma, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2750015, -93.3079987

9. Stickle Farm Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2788900, -93.2001000

10. Bellamy Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2480500, -93.1774300

11. Hickory Grove Cemetery
White Breast Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2386894, -93.3667374

12. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2807999, -93.1766968

13. Rosemount Cemetery
Belmont Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2484290, -93.3680210

14. Cochran Cemetery
White Breast Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2072880, -93.3672940

15. Gosport Cemetery
Gosport, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2029991, -93.1529999

16. Van Syoc Cemetery
Belmont Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2916800, -93.3571200

17. Strong Cemetery
Belinda, Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1577000, -93.1944000

18. Newbern Cemetery
White Breast Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1607240, -93.3416580

19. Saint Mary's of Lacona Cemetery
White Breast Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1990160, -93.3857980

20. Willis Cemetery
Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1807213, -93.3741760

21. Motor Cemetery
Belmont Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3147310, -93.3480800

22. York Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2588000, -93.1300000

23. Pine Hill-Bingham Pioneer Cemetery
Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1315000, -93.2511000

24. Spring Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Lucas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1323000, -93.2989000