Clinton County IA Archives Military Records.....MaGill, Samuel G. December 29, 1899
Civilwar 26th Iowa Infantry
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Col. Samuel G. MaGill
Clinton Age, December 29, 1899 

COLONEL SAMUEL G. MAGILL 

Colonel Samuel G. MaGill, who formerly resided in this city, died at the 
Chicago Beach Hotel early Thursday morning. Col. MaGill was a native of 
Pennsylvania and came to Lyons in about 1858 and with a brother engaged in the 
lumber and grain business. On August 10, 1862, he was commissioned Lieut. 
Colonel of the 26th Iowa Infantry. The regiment was mustered into service 
September 30, following Col. Milo Smith of this city commanding. The regiment 
reported for service at Helena, Ark., on November 28, being attached to the 
1st Brigade, 4th Division of the Army of the South and West, under command of 
Gen. A. P. Hovey. While the regiment was at Helena, Ark., Lieutenant Col. 
MaGill was captured by a party of guerrillas, he being near the vanguard of 
the regiment. He was carried prisoner to Vicksburg, and was later paroled. He 
came north and was mustered out of service December 1, 1862. He resumed his 
business and resided in Lyons nine years. 
He came to Clinton from Lyons in 1871 and was engaged in the warehouse 
business on Front Street conducting a large trade and carrying a large stock. 
For a time Mr. E. S. Hart, now of Chicago, was Col. MaGill's partner, the firm 
name being MaGill & Hart. 
Col. MaGill was one of the strong men of the state. He was a politician whose 
influence was much sought for by men who are ambitious to serve their country. 
He was always a Republican and did his part to keep the Republican Party in 
power in both state and county. He was a man of great independence of mind or 
action and when he cared to make a point on which he had set his heart, it 
came just as he desired. He was an enterprising, pushing, energetic citizen, 
and always commanded the respect of his neighbors and associates. He was one 
of the most amiable of gentleman, extreme sociability being a natural trait 
and in the domestic circle he was the kindest of husbands and the most 
indulgent of fathers. 
Col. MaGill is survived by his widow and children: Thomas W., Harry, John R., 
Mrs. F. Briggs and Miss Hattie MaGill of Chicago, and Lieut. MaGill in the 
United States Navy. 




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