His father was James A. McCartney, a civil war veteran from Illinois. He became the IL Attorney General from 1881-1885.

There were 12 other flag choices. Ten were designed by Illinois residents, students and even the great-grandchildren of Civil War veteran and past Illinois Attorney General James McCartney.

This section displays objects that were used as flags during the Civil War. National Museum of American History Old Glory flag National Museum of American History United States National 34-Star Flag ...

The AP was alone in reporting that the executive inspector general for Illinois has begun an ... said he was familiar with the flag and was convinced that its construction and materials suggested a ...