Born about 1839 in Cattaraugus County, New York, Milo was a son of Nathan and Wealthea (Perkins) Marble and brother of Albert Milo who was also in Co. G, 129th IL INF. Like his brother, Milo also is an original owner of 40 acres of land in Section 21, Rooks Creek, Township, Livingston County, IL. In the 1860 census, Milo is still in New York with his parents.

Record Source: Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls

Name: Milo P Marble Rank: Private Company G 129th Illinois Infantry

Height: 5' 4 Hair: BROWN Eyes: GRAY Complexion: LIGHT

Occupation: Farmer

Birth Date: Abt 1839 Birth Place: Perrysburg, Cattaraugus CO, NY

Service Entry Age: 23 Date: 6 Aug 1862 Place: Pontiac, IL

Joined By Whom: A J CROPSY Period: 3 YRS

Muster In Date: 8 Sep 1862 Muster In Place: Pontiac, IL

Muster Out Date: 8 Jun 1865 Muster Out Place: Washington, DC

Residence Place: Odell, Livingston CO, IL

Milo Marble married Nancy Wilson in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO on 22 Dec 1867. In the 1870 census the family was in Iron County, Missouri and Milo’s father Nathan is with them. Milo and Nancy also have a one-month old boy named Willard O. Marble. By 1880 they are in Alexander County, IL with children Willard O. and Oliver H. Milo and Nancy are still in Alexander County in 1900. Milo died 23 Oct 1904 and is buried in Hazelwood Cemetery, Tamms, IL.

Miles P Marble