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THE MILITARY HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.


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properly begins with the means of defense provided by the first settlers, to protect themselves against the Indians. The minor details of these preparations are not found recorded upon any public or private pages, and are mostly lost to tradition.

"In 1799, Simon Kenton, John Humphreys and six other families," etc., built a sort of fort, or block-house, near the mouth of Buck Creek. During the summer of 1807, the people of Springfield were greatly alarmed over some performances of Tecumseh and his followers; it is said that "Mr. Foos' house was turned into a fort, and the inhabitants there assembled for protection," to which is added "others were formed into militia companies," etc. There is hardly another subject connected with the history of this county that is so obscure as the one relating to the home military operations of the period from 1807 to the close of the war of 1812. There are no accounts of "trainings" or musters until some time after the establishment of the county in 1818. One writer says of Granny Irenbarger that " she was a regular attendant upon the military musters," so ft seems that the people here, as elsewhere, complied with the law which required them to muster.

From the year 1811 to 1814 was a period of "wars, and rumors of wars," and this locality was well out on the frontier line, not very far from the seat of war, thereby bringing the operations and consequent alarms close home.

One would naturally expect to find an abundance of material, both recorded and traditional, from which to fabricate an interesting chapter pertaining to the local events which transpired during this period, as well as of the individuals who took part in them; but the only source of information is hearsay, the business note-books of pension and claim agents, or bounty land speculators, and once in a great while a tune-stained and imperfect muster or pay roll which is as likely to be the roll of a company from Maine or Maryland as any other. There are on file in the Adjutant General's office, at Columbus, only nine of the rolls of 1812, and they contain little else than the names of the members. One of these is the roll of Capt. Joseph Vance's company of riflemen, which was organized at Urbana. As the list embraces some names which were well known in this county then, it is here inserted:

Captain, Joseph Vance; Lieutenant, William Ward; Ensign, Isaac Myers; Sergeant, David W. Parkinson; Sergeant, Charles Harrison-, Sergeant, James Ward; Sergeant, Reuhen McSherry.

Privates-Randal Sargeant, David Henry, Bennet Tabar, John Dawson, Samuel Slower, Joseph Gutridge, George Sanders, John Lewis, John Rigdon, John Ford, William Sargent, Lord Thomas, John Wiley, Francis Stevenson, Britton Lewis, John W. Vance, Thomas Ford, William Stevens, Andrew Thorp, John Ross, Zebulon Cantrill, Henry Mathew, William H. Fyffe, John Taylor, William McRoberts, Solomon Petty, Lewis Rigdon, Elijah Richards, Isaac Carter, Frederick Ambrose, William Vance, Archibald McGrew, Philip Jarbo, Joseph Voll, Abraham Custer, William McGrew, Daniel Newcomb, John Pearce,

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Joseph Duncan, Jesse Egman, James Brown, Henry Coffman, Edward Johnson, Matthias Sturm.

The following names have been picked up, one at a time, from various places, and are of those who are known to have been " out" in the war. It is not given as anything near a complete record, but for the sake of preserving the names found in course of inquiries after historical matter: David Jones, Emanuel Zirkle, Abraham Zirkle, Peter Pence, Jacob Pence, Adam Kiblinger, Peter Baker, John Maggart, Gersham Gard, Prestly Ross, John Ross, David Kizer, Elijah Hammett, Pearce Taylor, William Overpack, James Foley, Obediah Lippencott, George Albin, Benjamin P. Gaines, --Runyon, William Enoch, John Gentis, Daniel Kiblinger, Jacob Kiblinger, John Moony, Peter Bruner, Jesse Godard, Connoway Rector, William Runkle, (Judge), John Branstitter, Selty Hullinger, Philip Kizer, Hugh W. Wallace, Jacob Olinger, Jacob Moss, William Ward, William Layton, Joseph Keifer, Abraham Smith, David Hughs, Jacob Ellsworth, William Curl, A. McConkey, William Hunt, Joseph Coffe, Charles Botkin, Daniel Long, Richard Dawson, Pearce Taylor. Drafted-Jeremiah Curl, Jacob Moses, William Runyon.



An incident is related of Gov. Shelby, of Kentucky, who accompanied the troops from that State, on their march to join Gen. Harrison's forces in 1813. The Kentucky men reached Springfield on a Saturday and encamped on the ground near where John Foos' oil-mill now stands, where they remained over Sunday. During the day a young clergyman of Springfield volunteered to conduct services in camp, and in course of his remarks tried to impress the men with the devout character of Gov. Shelby, who, he said, never engaged in any enterprise without first appealing to the Almighty for guidance. The speaker urged them each to follow the pious example of their leader and all would be well. In a day or two after this the troops encountered bad weather, and for various reasons became somewhat demoralized, which called forth the prompt administration of the discipline of the day. Gen. Shelby's voice could be heard echoing through the woods as he showered a volley of oaths at some stubborn subdivision. One of the soldiers who overheard the language hinted that the Governor might be engaged in devotional exercises or else wanted some new favor; at all events the high notions set forth by the chaplain, in regard to Gov. Shelby's piety, were forever dispelled.

During the few years immediately after the war of. 1812, there seems to have been a reactionary sentiment prevailing among the people in regard to local military matters, which resulted in nothing more than the assembling, according to law, from time to time, to perform muster duty. About the years 1824 to 1830, the martial spirit began to revive, and a number of so-called " Independent Companies" were organized, among these were the Springfield Artillery, Capt. Benjamin Brubarker, the Clark Guards, Osceola Plaids, Springfield Cadets, and later one or two other companies, the names of which are not known. It should be mentioned that the " militia law" was one of the most important acts on the "scroll of edicts" then. The first law enacted, by the first law-making body in Ohio, was " a law for regulating and establishing the militia," published at Marietta July 25, 1788, Chase, Vol. I, page 92. By the requirements of this act, " all male inhabitants between the ages of sixteen and fifty," were required to perform military duty

This law, or some modifications of it, continued in force until 1847 or 1848, when the system had become so rediculous, that the act was repealed.

"TRAINING-DAY " PERIOD.

From 1825 or 1830, to about the time of the outbreak of the Mexican war, the militia interests of the State were at the height of their glory.

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The law demanded that every able-bodied citizen of the State should "perform," etc.; also, that he, the said citizen, should be armed with a "good and sufficient musket, fusee, or rifle," and regulations defined "good and sufficient" to include " lock, stock, barrel and ram-rod." A small volume could be written upon the various capers that were indulged in at these meetings for " instruction." In fact these old muster days were the only real legal holidays ever provided for by law. The people were obliged to come out and " train," so they made the most of it. The men were each armed with any kind of a firelock that would pass muster; old, worn out, and broken guns were called into use to supply the demands of the law, which in its majesty defined what should compose a gun.

One case is related of a man who appeared with an ancient horse-pistol, minus the lock, but with a huge padlock fastened on in its place, and a broomstick driven into the muzzle to make the weapon long enough to be handled to good advantage. This "rig" was objected to by the minion who represented the dignity of the service, and the soldier was sent before the proper authorities to answer. The court decided that the man had furnished all that the law required, viz., lock, stock, barrel and ram-rod, and let him off without fine, which decision was fatal to discipline, as the next muster found half of the men present with only pocket pistols with sticks driven into them.

There were various assemblages on account of militia matters, such as company training, regimental training, brigade musters, officer musters and many minor meetings.

Brigade musters or regimental training was looked forward to as an occasion of great importance. For weeks beforehand the note of preparation sounded through the country; arms and accouterments were put in order, and uniforms brushed; chickens, gingerbread, cakes, pies and all sorts of edibles and "drinkables " were prepared, and everything made ready for a general gala day. Sometimes a drenching rain would set in at the wrong time, and the plumed and be feathered officers forced to seek the cover of a sheltering tree, where dripping and crestfallen they resembled a lot of half-drowned and disappointed roosters. To be Captain in those days was to wear a title which amounted to a sort of tar get for the shafts of wit and cheap wisdom to butt against. The "Cap'n" was expected to furnish a dinner for his command, and this was often served under a "bower" of green leaves, made of limbs, crotches and poles, and covered with branches and twigs of the sugar or other convenient tree, in full verdure; under this was spread the tables. The dinner consisted of the "fat of the land," roast pig, roast beef, vegetables, etc., an enormous Indian pudding "with rasins in it," being an essential part of the feast.

In those days temperance consisted in not getting too drunk too often, and was practiced by the rank and file of "our army of citizen soldiery" to a liberal extent on training days.

The system included the establishment of divisions, brigades, regiments and battalions, with a full corps of commanders, staff officers, etc. This gave rise to a long list of Generals, Colonels and other war-like titles, and when" general musters," or "brigade training" brought out the forces, these magnates were on hand in full feather. The law required each officer to have a "good and sufficient sword," but was silent in regard to the dress or any of the equipments,, leaving each individual to exercise his taste in those matters. This produced a confusion of gorgeousness not seen now-a-days, except at a circus or carnival. From what has been stated, it will be seen that the whole system tended rather to precipitate the serious duties it was intended to teach into a course of use less foolery, quite detrimental to the interests of the State. The frontier line had advanced to the "far West," and with it the Indian terrors of early times;

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the army musket in the hands of the regular soldier had taken the place of the settler's rifle-the training s became useless wastes of time, the laws were repealed and nothing was left but the titles held by the officers, to be by them worn with their ripening years, as evidences of their worth and popularity in "ye olden times."

This article would hardly be complete without the names of some of the prominent officers of " ante-bellum" days.

Samson Mason, Major General Fifth, Division; Edward H. Cumming, Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector, Fifth Division Staff, promoted to be Adjutant General of Ohio, with the rank of Brigadier General, under Gov. Thomas Corwin, John Kiefer, Brigadier General, Third Brigade, Fifth Division; Charles Anthony, Brigadier General, Third Brigade, Fifth Division; Peter Sintz, Colonel of "horse," Third Brigade, Fifth Division; Harvey Vinal, Lieutenant Colonel, Independent Battalion; Thomas Kizer, Lieutenant Colonel in the Fifth Division; William Moore, Quarter Master, Vinal's Battalion; James S. Christie, Major, Aid on Gen. Mason's Staff, promoted to Lieutenant Colonel; Edwin Barton, Major or; Sampson Runyan, Captain Fifth Division; Horatio Banes, Brigadier General, Fourth Brigade; James Cheshunt, Colonel Fifth Division; Samuel Bechtle, Captain in Fifth Division: T. J. Barton, Captain Fifth Division; William T. Hough; Major Fifth Division.

THE MEXICAN WAR.

During the years 1846-47, a call was made upon the people to furnish men for the army of regulars and volunteers, which was to invade Mexico for the acquisition of Texas, and the extension of the Southwestern frontier.

It is not known how many men were in the Mexican war from this county. The State furnished four regiments of infantry, of ten companies each, besides a number of organizations of the cavalry and artillery arms.

There were probably sixty or seventy companies in all, yet there is but one of these muster rolls on file at the military headquarters of the State.

It is related by some of the older people that twelve or fifteen men volunteered for this service, at a general muster of the militia, held at or near "Boston;" but there is no record or account of it now known to exist.

From the statement made by those who served in those campaigns, it is thought that not more than eight or ten men went out from Clark County to the Mexican war, and they went out one at a time, and into different companies.



It must be remembered that the county was Whig in politics, and as such the people were not in sympathy with the war, farther than to maintain the honor of our national arms. The following names are of those who represented this county in that war. list is short and unsatisfactory, and is no doubt incomplete:

Andrew F. Boggs-see note with United States Naval list.

Biddle Boggs was one of the leading spirits here, who raised a company for the service in Mexico, but failed to get it accepted. Entered the service as Wagonmaster; had charge of the ammunition train at the battle of Buena Vista; received the thanks of Gens. Taylor and Wool for services in that engagement.

Edward Boggs was enlisted from Kentucky, but was a resident of this county.

Other names are George Cox, Isaiah Cheney, Daniel Harsh, James Botten, Adam Evans, Hoover.

Capt. Simon H. Drum, U. S. A., was brought here for final interment, after his fall, during the assault on the city of Mexico. See United States Regular List.

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Vincent Nowotny, of Springfield, was one of the party of half a dozen soldiers who bore Capt. Drum off the field.

In 1857, the militia interests were again revived, and the laws tinkered with upon the general plan of the old system, but without any of the margins for fun which preserved that system so long. The State was divided into divis ions and brigades, and a general officer elected or appointed in each; in many of these subdivisions not a soldier existed except the Brigadier himself. Under this arrangement, J. F. Whiteman was chosen Brigadier General, and died in office during the year 1857 or 1858. There were three companies of uniformed militiamen in the county then, viz., the Springfield Light Artillery, Springfield Zouave Cadets, and one company at Tremont. On the 27th of November, 1858, John M. Deardorff, commanding the artillery company, was chosen Brigadier General to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Gen. Whiteman. James C. Bonondor succeeded to the command of the Artillery. For the names of those who served as staff officers to both Gens. Whiteman and Deardorff the reader is directed to another paragraph. From the poll-book of this election it is learned that Deardorff had 123 votes, and that one Samuel Bowlus had ninety votes; the Judges were Scott Martin, J. B. McKinley and John C. Miller, with W. R. Munroe Clerk. This poll-book is an interesting paper, as it contains the names of 213 citizens of this county, who were connected in some way with the militia interests of the period that witnessed the outbreak of the great rebellion. Some of those who voted then are now resting in soldiers' graves with their names and deeds recorded upon tablets more enduring than the flimsy scroll which reveals the martial spirit of their youth. Young gentlemen who then called each other "Howard," or "Phil," or "Ed," or "Dave," or "Joe," are now wearing the well earned and honorable titles of the higher grades of actual war, which distinctions have been sealed by the iron stamp of conflict. These men were unconsciously learning the alphabet of a language which three years later was destined to echo back the jarring of Sumter's walls with an eloquence that forced the admiring attention of the civilized world.

During the period from this election to the spring of 1861, the organizations are said to have performed the yearly rounds of camp duty. The Brigadier and his full staff were on hand, and "reviewed" the three companies. One well-known citizen relates that it cost him about $100 for his outfit, and something more for pocket money, for one half day's experience in camp. A year later, he was furnished with all the experience he desired, and was paid $13 a month and "board" besides, war having changed the market value of nearly everything.

Gen. Whiteman's Staff-Brigade Adjutant; Samuel Shellabarger, Brigade Inspector; Rodney Mason, Judge Advocate; J. J. Snyder, Brigade Engineer; William G. Boggs, Chaplain; Jerry Kleinfelter, Quartermaster; A. Denny Rogers, Aid.

Gen. John M. Deardorff's Staff-J. Warren Keifer, Brigade Adjutant; George Spence, Judge Advocate; John H. Littler, Brigade Inspector; J. V. Ballantine, Brigade Engineer; William G. Boggs, Chaplain; William Reed, Quartermaster; John C. Miller, Aid.



The city history contains an account of the shock experienced here, as elsewhere, at the attempted disruption of the nation in 1861. It only remains to trace the workings of that great wrong, upon the hearts of the people of this county, to some of the results which were incidental, and yet of a nature so general and broad as to fairly include them in the list of subjects pertaining to the county proper.

To enter into all the details of labor, in a hundred forms, which was


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engaged in, by the citizens of this county, on account of the war, would of itself form a history of great extent. Aid societies-the Sanitary and Christian Commissions-collections of food and clothing, maintaining a proper "rest " for sick and weary soldiers, extra hours of hard labor on account of being short of help, etc., to a distant end, were all attended to by our people in a manner that is pleasant to think of after a lapse of fifteen years, because those duties were well done.

Other portions of the work will contain more or less of the details pertaining to different parts of the county.

COUNTY MILITARY COMMITTEE.

During the administration of Gov. Dennison it was decided to appoint a standing committee, of able and responsible men, in each county of the State, which committee should have principal charge and direction of military matters in and for that county. The raising of funds for bounties, enlisting recruits, looking after the families of those who were absent, and a score or more of other duties were performed by this body. It was a good labor gratuitously rendered. The gentlemen who composed the committee in this county were: John B. Hagan, Chairman; D. A. Harrison, Secretary; Alexander Waddle, Samuel F. Sterritt, Charles M. Clark, William S. Meranda, J. Kreider Mower* and perhaps one or two others whose names have not been learned. The records and papers of this committee cannot be found, though much effort has been put forth to discover them. No officer was commissioned by the Governor, or other action taken, in any case, until the matter had been subjected to the scrutiny of this board, which also co-operated with the Sanitary Commission, and with the Provost Marshal's department.

PROVOST MARSHAL'S DEPARTMENT FROM 1863 TO 1866.

All Sheriffs were, by virtue of their office, made Deputy Provost Marshals, and to them was assigned the duty of catching and returning to duty all of that class of sinners known as bounty jumpers, deserters and shirks generally. The Sheriff was virtually in command of the whole body of enrolled militia, and straggling volunteers and regulars besides. James Fleming was Sheriff of this county then, and his old papers are rich in data for many a "yarn." A few of the most general specimens are given as illustrating the strength of the law in time of war, and also the duties which devolved upon the Sheriff.

Here is one of "Uncle Sam's prizes," drawn by a citizen of this county:

[No. 461.PROVOST MARSHAL's OFFICE, SEVENTH DISTRICT, STATE OF OHIO, SEPTEMBER 29, 1864.

To, -----------GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CLARK CO.:

Sir-You are hereby notified that you were, on the 29th day of September, 1864, legally drafted in the service of the United States for the period of one year, 1n accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress "for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1863, and the act amendatory thereof, approved February 24, 1864. You will accordingly report, on or before the-, at the place of rendezvous, in Columbus, Ohio, or be deemed a deserter, and be subject to he penalty prescribed therefor by the Rules and Articles of War.

BENJ. NESBITT,

Provost Marshal Seventh District of Ohio.

PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR.

THE STATE OF OHIO, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

COLUMBUS, JULY 12,1863.

Whereas, this State is in imminent danger of invasion by an armed force

Now, therefore, to prevent the same, I, David TOT Governor of the State of Ohio,

*This was the composition of the committee at the close of 1563.

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and Commander-in-Chief of the militia forces thereof, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of said State, do hereby call into active service that portion of the militia force which has been organized into companies within the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Montgomery, Clermont, Brown, Clinton, Warren, Greene, Fayette, Ross, Monroe, Washington, Morgan, Noble, Athens, Meigs, Scioto, Jackson, Adams, Vinton, Hocking. Lawrence, Pickaway, Franklin, Madison, Fairfield, Clark, Preble, Pike, Gallia, Highland and Perry. * * * And it is further ordered that all such forces residing in the counties of Franklin, Madison, Clark, Greene, Pickaway and Fairfield report forthwith at Camp Chase to Brig. Gen. John S. Mason, who is hereby authorized to organize said forces into battalions or regiments, and appoint temporary officers therefor. * * * Each man is requested to furnish himself with a good, service able blanket and tin cup. They will remain on duty, subject to the orders of their commanding officers, until further ordered from these Headquarters. In organizing the forces into battalions and regiments, the Volunteer Companies will, as far as practicable, be organized separately from the enrolled militia. The commanders of companies will provide their respective commands with subsistence and transportation to the camps indicated, giving the parties furnishing the same suitable vouchers therefor. The commanders of the several camps will report by telegraph to the Adjutant General of Ohio, every morning, the number of men in camp. It is confidently expected that this order will be obeyed with alacrity and cheerfulness. It is issued upon the urgent solicitation of Major General Burnside, Commander-in-Chief of the Department of Ohio. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the {L. S.]

State of Ohio.

DAVID TOD,

Governor.

The foregoing is the copy of so much of Gov. Tod's order calling out the forces to capture JOhn Morgan, as relates to this county.

The following telegram pertains to the same, and every able-bodied man in the county, at that time, was included in the call:

BY TELEGRAPH FROM COLUMBUS, JULY 12, 1863.

Send all your organized companies, whether militia or volunteers.

TO JAMES FLEMING. DAVID TOD.

The "Cornstalk" militia were prepared for duty in the field by orders like this which follows:

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF OHIO, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, [SPECIAL ORDERS, NO. 77, VOL. 7.] COLUMBUS, OHIO, JULY 15, 1863.



The several companies of enrolled militia in Clark County, organized and unorganized, and the districts mentioned herein, and recognized as representing a company, are permanently designated by letter, as shown in the margin of this order, and will, until further order, constitute First Regiment of Militia, in Clark County.

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The Sheriff of said county will proceed, immediately on the receipt of this order, to cause the election of field officers for said regiment in the least time practicable, and as soon as a commandant is elected for said regiment and qualified, deliver this order to him.

Should the exigence of the public service require any act or acts to he done by a commandant of said regiment before a field officer is elected and qualified, such act or acts will he performed by Captain Dixon A. Harrison, of Co. E, who is hereby detailed to command and required to perform all the duties of commandant, and especially those required under Sec. 22d of the Militia Law, until a field officer is elected by the regiment and qualified, and will then turn over the command and proper papers, and report in writing all official acts done by him under this detail to the ranking field officer of the regiment, and will also report his proceedings in writing to these Headquarters.

By order.

CHAS. W. HILL,

Adjutant General of Ohio.

It may be remarked to the patrons of this work that all of the above are printed from the identical papers as "copy."

The next sample,was one of those "unkind" bits of official meddling which caused many a soldier to sing "The Girl I left Behind Me."

HEADQUARTERS PROVOST MARSHAL, SEVENTH DISTRICT OF OHIO,

COLUMBUS, NOVENIBER 14, 1864.

JAMES FLEMMING, DEPT'Y PROV. ML.:

Sir-The Secretary of War has ordered that all officers and enlisted men absent from their commands shall return to the same immediately, and all leaves of absence and fur-

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loughs are revoked, except as to commissioned officers absent on sick leave, on orders, or by virtue of certificate of disability duly filled as required by the Regulations of the War Department.

You will make special effort to secure prompt and thorough compliance with this order. All men who are absent from General Hospitals will return to the hospitals from which they were furloughed. All others will report to their respective posts, companies, or regiments, if the same are within convenient reach; if not, they will report to the General Rendezvous in this city, to be forwarded thence as soon as possible.

The intention of this order is to put every man belonging to the military service on his proper duty or at his post at once.

You will see that every facility is afforded for the prompt and convenient return of all those who comply with this order, and all who make themselves deserters by failing to report will be arrested and brought to these headquarters.

Very resp'y, your obd't serv't,

BENJ. NESBITT,

Capt. and Prov, Ml. 7th Dist. Ohio.

In the summer of 1863, the whole militia force of Ohio was mobilized to a limited extent; the State was divided into company districts and officers chosen. The result here was as follows, so far as Captains were elected. See also orders on another page:

First Regiment, Company A, William Blakeney; Company B, W. G. Michael; Company C, John D. Petticrew; Company D, Reuben Rose; Company E, Dixon Harrison; Company F, Benjamin Dye; Company G, William Wright; Company H, J. R. Bretney; Company I, M. Castle.

Third Regiment-Company A, J. C. Gillett; Company B, J. H. Tuttle; Company C, J. T. Warder; Company D, J. D. Keifer; Company E, Alfred Miller; Company F, Eli Kizer; Company G, J. V. Ballentine; Company H, Henry Seitz.

Second Regiment-Company A, Henry Huben; Company B, Findley Shartle; Company C, John E. Layton; Company D, H. C. Cross; Company E, Henry Snyder; Company F, Thomas Minich; Company G, John Spence; Company H, Henry Kell.

Fourth Regiment-Company A, George Kennedy; Company B, N. Conway; Company C, L. W. Ellsworth; Company D, Joseph Wilcox; Company E, William Simpson; Company F, George H. Forbes, Company G, Thomas W. Brown; Company H, T. P. Miller.

This force of one brigade went into camp once or twice, and the next winter the law was changed, which ended the trouble for the time being.

AID SOCIETIES.

The people of this county are somewhat noted for the readiness with which they engage in almost any philanthropic work. Reform movements of many sorts have from time to time found advocates among the citizens here, and when the importunate demands of war were made, not only for the best blood of the North, but for lint and bandages to stanch its flow, this feature of the popular character found ample scope for exercising itself.

The first local indication of the coming of this avalanche of benevolence, so far as can be learned now, was the announcement from the pulpit of the High Street Methodist Church, that the "Mite Society" of that congregation would thereafter devote its energies to the pressing needs of the camps and hospitals of the volunteers; this announcement was made on Sunday, October 20, 1861. To be sure there had been blankets and provisions collected before that date, and much other work accomplished, yet the peculiar characteristics of the well-known "Soldiers' Aid Societies" seem to indicate that there was one principal source from which they emanated, viz., the outflowing of the currents of Christian patriotism from those reservoirs of moral force known

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as the "churches." From this time to the end of the war, these currents became wider and deeper, until, in 1862, the perfectly organized and thoroughly established United States Sanitary and Christian Commissions became one of the grandest combinations for the accomplishment of good to mankind that the world ever saw. To assert that Clark County did more than any other county of the same class would savor of the spirit of boasting; to say that less was done would not be true, therefore the record must be examined.

In the autumn of 1863, the project of holding a fair for the benefit of the above commissions was launched by the Cincinnati Daily Gazette (in its issue of November 7), in an editorial entitled: "Who speaks for Cincinnati?" To this came responses from far and near which resulted in an organization of all minor societies into auxiliary subdivisions. This county was set in motion by a "call " from certain prominent workers here for a meeting of ladies, which was held at the house of Mrs. R. D. Harrison, on the 3d of December, 1863. At this meeting, over which Mrs. Maj. William Hunt presided, and of which Miss Mary Clokey was Secretary, the following gentlemen were chosen as committee men, etc., to represent this county at the fair, at Cincinnati.

E. B. Cassily, President Clark County Auxiliary; John W. Baldwin. Vice President; John C. Childs, Treasurer; C. M. Nichols, Secretary.

Executive Committee-William Hunt, John Howell, W. N. Chamberlain, Dr. B. Neff, S. W. Sterrett, Perry Stewart, Israel Stough, W. D. Baker, J. M. Benson, Harmon Spencer, John Snyder, E. S. Weakley, John Munich, H. C. Houston, Washington Ward, K. McLeman, William Warder, A. P. L. Cochran, James Torbert, John Carpening, A. L. Runyan, John Law, George H. Frey, David King, Marsh Steele, R. L. King, William Wright, A. C. Black, Joseph Cathcart, R. D. Harrison, Asa S. Bushnell, G. S. Foos, James A. Bean, John C. Miller.

These gentlemen were to collect and arrange the donations from this county. E. B. Cassily, R. D. Harrison and two or three others were chosen to represent the county at the fair. In addition to all this a score of smaller groups were at work. Here is a sample of one of these:

YOUNG LADIES' SEWING SOCIETY FOR THE GREAT WESTERN SANITARY FAIR.

MRS. J. S. GOODE, President. MISS JENNIE KING, Secretary.

Miss ANNIE CUMMING, Treasurer.

Managers:

Mrs. S. A. Bowman, Mrs. G. W. Benns, Mrs. John Foos, Miss Sarah Baker, Miss Emma Torbert.

For several weeks the good work went on, and, at the close of the fair, the prize was awarded to Clark County as having made the largest donation of any county represented. This prize was a beautiful silken banner, upon which was inscribed, " This banner is awarded to Clark County, whose people contributed $5,580. The Great Western Sanitary Fair paid $234,000 to the Sanitary Commission, Cincinnati, December, 1863."

This banner was given to E. B. Cassily as representative of the county interests. Where it is now is not known, but it is supposed to be in safe keeping, in the absense of any proper place to deposit such articles.

So without boasting, it can be said that our people, as a whole, did excel in the high labor of doing for the needy, during the dark days of civil war.

It should perhaps have been stated that the first record of any work of this nature was the begging and collection of blankets and provisions for the volunteers in Camp Clark. The committee in charge of that duty was composed of John C. Miller, J. W. Baldwin. G. S. Foos, J. H. Littler, J. L. Petticrew, John B. Hagan.

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At this late date, the names of the most prominent workers cannot all be obtained; yet, after a period of four months of constant association with the people of to-day, in a search after such truths as may be found fit for use here, the writer feels warranted in recording the following names as being among those who were leaders in this noble work: Mrs. R. D. Harrison, Mrs. Dr. John H. Rogers (deceased), Mrs. N. Kinsman, Mrs. C. M. Nichols, Mrs. P. P. Mast, Mrs. William Hunt, Mrs. Alfred Williams, Mrs. Nimrod Myers, Miss Fannie Rogers, Miss Mary Clokey, Mrs. Peter Schindler, Mrs. Oscar Bancroft, Mrs. William Wright, Miss Belle Montjoy, Mrs. Col. Sanderson.

CLARK COUNTY'S EX-SOLDIERS.



In the preparation of the following list, great pains has been taken to make it as complete and correct as was possible to do. Nearly all the names have been printed in a newspaper of good circulation, and the benefit of corrections thus obtained ; yet, without doubt, many names are omitted others are spelled wrong, some names are misplaced, etc., but for all this, it is the only list of the men who went from this county, and is as near correct as can well be, until revised, which every year makes more difficult to do. With all its errors, be they few or many, it is, as a whole, better than no list.

The names of deserters, when duly authenticated, have been left out. Soldiers who were discharged for disability are not designated as having been so discharged, for the reason that such items of personal history are known only to the records of the Government.

The following "key" has been arranged to save space, and at the same time to express facts, its use has been extended in some instances, by a combination of the same letters, thus, w-p-d is to be read, wounded, prisoner, died; d-w, died of wounds, etc.

Personal extolment has been avoided except when merit demanded special mention.

SPRINGFIELD ZOUAVE CADETS, (MASON'S) CO. F,

SECOND O. V. I. (3 MONTHS).

EXPLANATORY.-Those names with t did not re-enter the service; of those marked with an * nothing is known; those marked with a (3) are veterans, while those in capitals are those who have given up their lives as a sacrifice upon the altar of their country. The reference marks should apply to this company only.

By favor of Col. David King, the following extract is made from an old record book, in the handwriting of Col. Edwin C. Mason, now Major in the U. S. A. "A number of gentlemen met in the old Light Guard's Armory, on Monday evening, September 10, 1860, and organized the Springfield Zouave Cadets. A committee of three was appointed to draft a Constitution, who at a subsequent meeting reported the following. etc."

The next spring found this corps ready to respond to the call for 75,000 men. It was the first company in Ohio to offer its services after the firing upon Fort Sumter, and was one of the pioneer bodies which led the van of three hundred and ten thousand men in Ohio's tribute to the Union.

The following record of the officers and men of Co. F, Second O. V. 1. (3 months), has, with considerable labor, been prepared by Col. David King and Capt. F. O. Cummings. Some of the members, non-residents of this city, left for their homes immediately upon the mustering out of the company. and it has been impossible to obtain any information respecting them or their whereabouts.

The company, it will be remembered, was organized under President Lincoln's first call for 75,000 volunteers, and left this city for the seat of war on the morning of Wednesday, April 17, 1861. The record has been prepared with great care, and it is thought it is correct, and it is to be regretted that it could not be fully completed.

Marion A. Ross, who was hanged by the rebels in Georgia, was one of the famous raiding party sent out by Gen. Mitchell. from party ; they were captured, and after a long and cruel imprisonment-with the exception. of five who escaped-were hanged.

Capt. Ed C. Mason (3) -Appointed Captain 17th h. S. Infantry, June, 1861 ; appointed Colonel 7th Me. V. I., August, 1861; appointed Colonel 176th O. V. I., Sept. 23, 1864, promoted Brevet Lieutenant Colonel L'. S. A., and Brevet Brigadier General L'. S. Volunteers 1865, now serving with 17th ti. S. Infantry in the West. 1st Lieut, David King, promoted Captain Co. F, 2d O. V. I. (3 months), appointed Major 94th O. V. I., July, 1862 ; promoted Lieutenant Colonel 1863 ; resigned.

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2d Lieut. John G. Clarke, (2) appointed Regimental Quarter Master, 2d O. V, I. (3 months).

2d Lieut. R. Mason, appointed Lieutenant Colonel, 2d O V. I. (3 months); appointed Assistant Adjutant General of Ohio September, 1861 ; appointed Colonel 71st O. V. I. December, 1861.

1st Sergt. H. D. John, appointed 1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 2d O V. I. (3 months); appointed Captain 86th O V. I. (3 months); appointed Captain 129th O. V. I. (6 months); promoted Colonel.

Sergt. I. N. Walters appointed 2d Lieutenant 47th O V. I; promoted 1st Lieutenant ; resigned.

Sergt. Jesse C. Nichols (3), Orderly Sergeant 71st O V. I promoted 2d Lieutenant Nov. 26, 1862, promoted 1st Lieutenant April 7, 1864, promoted Captain Nov. 20, 1864.

Sergt. H. P. Christie, appointed 2d Lieutenant. Co. F, 2d O V. I. (3 months), appointed 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant 58th O. V. I, served as Aid de Camp on staff of Maj. Gen. McClernand.

Sergt. R. L. Parker, appointed Captain 60th O. V. I. (1 year), December, 1861.

Corp. R. .J. Wright, appointed 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant 6th O. V. C., promoted Cap Lain 1864, now U. S. C.

Corp. F. O. Cummiugs (3), Sergeant Major 60th, O. V. I. (1 year), promoted 1st Lieutenant April, 1862, mustered out November, 1862, re-enlisted in 44th O. V. I, discharged for promotion, and appointed 1st Lieuten-ant and Adjutant 176th O. V. I. Sept. 23, 1864, promoted Captain and Assistant Adjutant General July 17, 1860, served on staff of Gen. E. C. Mason.

Corp. AB. TUTTLE, appointed 2d Lieutenant 17th Ohio Battery; died at Vicksburg, Miss., 1863.

Corp. George A. Ege, appointed 1st Lieutenant 17th Ohio Battery ; resigned and appointed Master's Mate on gunboat: resigned.

Corp. HEZ. WINGER, appointed 2d Lieutenant 44th 0. V. I. August, 1861 ; promoted 1st Lieutenant 1862: promoted Captain 8th O. V. C., 1864; resigned and died from the effect of wounds received at Liberty, Va., in July, 1865.

Corp. S. N. Schaeffer(2).

Private James Ambroseg, appointed 1st Lieutenant 2d O. V. I. (3 years): promoted Captain.

Private J. B. Brandt, appointed Captain 114th O. V. I.

Private D. N. Badger (3), appointed Ist Lieutenant O. V. I; promoted Captain ; promoted Major 8th O. V. C.; afterward "Major in U. S. A.

Private George H. Birch.*

Private George Bean, Sergeant 16th Ohio Battery, discharged, appointed master's "late on gunboat, resigned.

Private Earl Beadford (3) . Sergeant 16th Ohio Battery, afterward Lieutenant loth Infantry U. S. A.

Private W. W. Blandin.*

Private Charles Berg, appointed 2d Lieutenant 19th U. S. Infantry. .

Private J. M. Bennett. (2)

Private Lewis Baird (3), Sergeant 31st O. V. I.



Private Ham Cushing, Sergeant 124th O. V. I.

Private H. Cole. (2)

Private E. P. Christie, Clerk U. S. Paymaster's Department.

Private William Carey. (2)

Private O. S. Chancellors, Orderly Sergeant 16th Ohio Battery ; promoted 2d Lieu! tenant.

Private C. R. Cover (3), Lieutenant 46th O. V. I.

Private O. S. Clarke, Orderly Sergeant 17th Ohio Battery.

Private T. B. Douglass, Battery. Sergeant Major 44th O. V. I; promoted 2d Lieutenant 1861; promoted 1st Lieutenant in 1862.

Private W. H. Davis (2)

Private J. M. D'Armond.

Private R.D. Evans. (2)

Private H. H. Fisher, 1st Lieutenant, 4th O.V.C.

Private C. S. Forgy (2)

Private C. C. Fried. (2)

Private George W. Forbes, Sergeant 60th O. V. I., discharged 110th O. V. I.

Private H. H. Henry (3), Sergeant 31st O. V. I., promoted 2d Lieutenant.

Private Wm. H. Hamilton. 2d Lieutenant 20th Ohio Battery, resigned.

Private Edgar Hamilton (3), Major--th N. Y. Mounted Rifles, promoted Colonel.

Private Asa Hatch, 2d Lieutenant 153d O. N. G.

Private George H. Hollister, Sergeant "Major 2d O. V. I. (3 years), promoted 1st Lieutenant, Aid de Camp on staff of Gen. Scribner, promoted Captain, resigned.

Private D. E. Humphreys.*

Private H. W. Halm, Drum Corps, 16th O. V. I.

Private Fred W. Huffman. (2)

Private George D. House, Sergeant 67th O. V. I.

Private W. H. Irwin, appointed 2d Lieutenant 129th O. V. I. (6 months), promoted 1st Lieutenant.

Private I. Kindle (3), Sergeant 5th O. V. C.

Private John W. King, musician Brigade Band, 2d Brigade, 3d Division. 6th, Army Corps.



Private J. W. Kills, appointed 1st Lieutenant 31st O. V. I; Acting Assistant Quartermaster.

Private A. O. Lvnn, Sergeant 74th O. V. I, promoted 2d Lieutenant 10th Tenn. I., promoted 1st Lieutenant.

Privates Jonas Leas, Sergeant 10th Ohio Battery.

Private John Lindell.*

Private Tom W. Maple (3), 16th Ohio Battery.

Private C. N. Moyer, (3) Sergeant 32d O. V. I: promoted 1st Lieutenant.

Private H. J. May. 17th Ohio Battery.

Private A. S. Moore (3). appointed Captain

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44th O. V. I.; promoted Major 1863; promoted Lieutenant Colonel 8th O. V. C. February, 1864; promoted Colonel, April, 1864.

Private George Murdoch, 1st Lieutenant 6th Ohio Battery; resigned.

Private S. J. McConnell, Sergeant Major 71st O. V. I.; promoted 2d Lieutenant ; promoted 1st Lieutenant and Adjutant; promoted Captain, Acting Assistant Inspector General on the staff of Gen. Rousseau.

Private CHARLES MCCOOK, killed at the first battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861.

Private J. R. McGarry. (2)

Private B. P. McCoon.*

Private I. N. Mitchell, 2d Lieutenant 16th Ohio Battery; promoted 1st Lieutenant.

Private D. S. McCOY, killed at Port Gibson, La.

Private E. Myers. (2)

Private W. Myers (3) Sergeant 10th Ohio Battery.

Private G. H. Moulton.*

Private Geo. A. Morris, (3) appointed 2d Lieutenant 31st O. V. I.; promoted 1st Lieutenant; promoted Captain.

Private W. S. Meranda, (2) died at home.

Private Wm.. Newcomb, appointed 1st Lieutenant 10th Ohio Battery; promoted Captain, resigned

Private H. J. Nitchman, 8th O. V. C.

Private J. D. Outhart, Sergeant 66th O. V. C.

Private - Osborne, Sergeant 17th Ohio Battery.



Private Oscar Pool, 2d Lieutenant 154th O.N.G.

Private J. Peetry, 2d Lieutenant 95th O. V. I.

Private Quincy A. Petts. (2)

Private MARION A. ROSS, Sergeant Major 2d O. V. I. (3 years), taken prisoner and hanged by the rebels in Alabama.

Private John Raffensperger, 4th O. V. C.

Private I. S. Richmond (3), Corporal 16th Ohio Battery.

Private George Rabbitts. (2)

Private; W. K. REYNARD, Sergeant 10th Ohio Batter, died at Andersonville, Ga.

Private E. SPALDING, appointed 2d Lieutenant 115th O. V. I.; promoted Captain, killed at the battle of Chickamauga. Private W. D. Stillman.*

Private J. M. Sheeder. (2)

Private E. G. Squirer. (2)

Private Wm. Sykes, Sergeant 44th O. V. I.; promoted 2d Lieutenant; promoted 1st Lieutenant.

Private H. C. Thomas (2), lost at sea in steamer Golden Era while en route for Al Algiers.

Private Wm. Thomas, Drum Corps 16th O. V. I.

Private T. W. Thomas, Sergeant 5th O. V. C.

Private L. W. Tulleys, s, appointed Orderly Sergeant Co. F. (3 months); appointed Captain 44th O. V. I.; promoted Lieutenant Colonel, resigned.

Private D. W. Todd, 1st Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster 86th O. V. I. (3 months); appointed Lieutenant Colonel O. N. G.

Private Moses Toland d-d, 60th O. V. I.; discharged and re-enlisted in 2d Ohio H. A.

Private Frank J. Tedford, appointed 2d Lieutenant 74th O. V. I.; promoted 1st Lieutenant; promoted Captain and Brevet Major, Acting Assistant Inspector General on staff of Maj. Gen. Miller.

Private J. S. THATCHER, Sergeant 17th Ohio Battery; died of disease while in service.

Private Moses Wilson, Sergeant 139th O. V. I. (6 months); private 152d O. N. G. This company participated in the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861.

THIRD OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, CO. D

(VANANDA'S), FORMERLY OLD SPRINGFIELD

LIGHT ARTILLERY.

This company was a regularly established body of militia, before the breaking-out of the war ; in its ranks was some of the best blood of the county. It promptly responded to the call to awls. The 16th of April found it at Columbus, where it was mustered into the service oŁ the United States for three months. On the 3d day of May, following it was re-organized for three years. Gen. J Warren Keifer was a private in this company when it left Clark County. He was chosen Major during the organizations at Columbus. This article is compiled furnished by Maj. James C. Vananda. It is somewhat confused as to three months' and three years' men, but is believed to contain every name oŁ both services.

EXPLANATION.

k-Killed in action; p-Prisoner; w-Wounded; pd - promoted; d-Died in service; dd-Deceased; m Missing.

Captain, James C. Vananda, p Major.

First Lieutenant, Joel E. Thompson.

Second Lieutenant, Stephen D. Carpenter. p First Lieut..

First Sergeant, John P. Barcafer. p Lieut.

Sergeant, William R. Monroe. pd

Captain. Second Sergeant, Samuel Stephenson. p

Third Sergeant, Newton A. Grabill. p

Fourth Sergeant, Charles A. Maxwell. p

Lieut. Corporal, James Kirkpatrick.

Corporal, James Hammond. w

Corporal, John Hass w

Corporal, John P. Maxwell,

Corporal, William C. Quirk. w

Corporal, Martin M. Herr. w

Corporal, Aaron Herr. w

Corporal, Henry C. Knaub. k

Wagoner, Jacob Click. w



Burgess, James H. Laybourne, Joseph W.
Baker, John Wm. W. k Lowe, John. d
Brothers, Francis M. w Lohnes, John P.
Baugh, Peter. Linehan,John
Brody. Samuel D.d Marshall, Roberts. w

Carl, James.

Miller, Edward,
Carlton, Robert w Neer, Malon k
Carpententer, Francis M. Norris. John
Coffee, George W. Peck, James H
Coon, Benjamin F. Peters, Murry S.
Carrigan, John N. Perry, Herman
Dolphin, Joseph A. w Paul, Oscar J.
Donevan, John Partier, William k
Davis, John W. Quirk, Jasper M.
Erwin, William H. H. d Runyan, William w

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Eipper, Henry Riddle, Alonzo S. w

Emmons, Issor T. Runyan, George w

Fisher, Daniel M Ropp, Henry

Ginevan, Reuben H. Rienhart, Zedakish

Ginevan, William E. w Strobber, George w

Gonnon, Thomas Stiles, James A.

Herold, Amos J. w Shank, Joseph W. d

Happ, Henry Shaffer, Samuel w

Harris, Joseph W. Storkdal, John A.

Huffman, Absalom G. Smith, Rufus H. w

Henkey, Belthaser Shaffer, Philip w

Heigley, Jacob Snediker, Thomas

By Hyer, Absalom Tarbbutton, John E.

Hass. George w Wirrick, Martin V. w

Jones, Riley Wingfield, Samuel

Keller, George w d Wingfield, William w

Keller, John P, Wise, Jacob

Kibble, Louis Weigland, Charles A. k

Lamme, Gustavus B. w Wills, George

Louie, Cyrus B. Yarnell, Thomas H.

Vananda, Wm. H.

THREE MONTH'S MEN.

Azel B. Smith, 2d Lieut. Aaron Herr

Henry F. Rhoderick, Sergt. John Purdon

John Arnett, Corp. Thadeus S. Rinert.

Oliver Atkinson Solomon Kline

Thomas Brown Peter Lanes

William W. Boyd Cyrus B. Lewis

James H. Beck Martin Marmion

John H. Babb Lander S. Mayne

Adam Burnett John McGruth

David Cummins John O'Minturn

John W. Coffin Ira B. Miller

'William Clark George W. Poling

Robert Davis Mark Peters

Daniel W. Ellis Jacklin H. Philips

Preston Ferrington William P. Quirk

Henry Gardiner John H. Stitzel

George Hardane William Underwood

Milton Hardens James Wasong

Lemuel Hullinger Jacob R. Williamson

Michael W. Hatfield William Ward

C. F. Berry, J. Carr, D. Feigley and C. C. Gibson were also members of this command, but whether for three months or three years is not known.

16TH O. V. I. (THREE MONTHS), KNOWN

AS THE JEFFERSON GUARDS.



This regiment was one of the first to respond to the call of President Lincoln for 75,000 men, upon the outbreak of the war. Co. E was from Springfield, and contained many first-class men. among whom were quite a number of students from Wittenberg College. The late Capt. Levi M. Rhinehart, of the Eleventh Ohio Cavalry, who was killed by the Indians, February 20, 1865, was a member of this company, and was promoted to First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster for the three months service. Seth R. Arbogast was also a member, but being sick with fever, was unable to muster ; so his name is not borne upon the official rolls. Of the one hundred and four men who composed this company, forty-three became commissioned officers during the progress of the war. Two were Captains, killed at Gettysburg, While many others have become prominent in the min istry and at the bar. The Sixteenth Regiment served in Western Virginia, was in the battles of Philippi, Rich Mountain and Carrick's Ford. In the early part of May, 1891, the ladies of Springfield prepared a fine set of silken colors, and presented them to the Sixteenth ; these colors were afterwards transferred to the three years organization. Gen. Carrington also presented this (three months') regiment with a splendid flag, finely wrought with silken embroidery, which cost over $300.

The above sketch is from notes fnrnished by Col. Philip Kershner, late Captain of Co. E, three months' service. The period of service was from the 23d clay of April, 1861, to the 18th day of August, 1861.

CO. E (PHILIP KERSHNER'S) 16TH O. V. I. (THREE MONTHS).

Captain, Philip Kershner, pd Lieutenant Colonel 16th O. V. I. three years.

First Lieutenant, William H. Wade, pd Captain 31st O. N. I.

Second Lieutenant. Forrest Pool, dd.

Ensign, Lewis Morton, pd Lieutenant Colonel 97th Ill. Vols.

First Sergeant, William H. Doll.

Second Sergeant, James Swype.

Third Sergeant, Russell P. Twist.

Fourth Sergeant, Thomas A. Cord,

Fifth Sergeant, Jesse C. Trimmer.

First Corporal, James Cowan.

Second Corporal. Alfred Miller.

Third Corporal, Wm. Harris.

Fourth Corporal, Nelson J. Starrett.



Arbogast, Wm. H. Kurtz, Daniel

Ahlers, August. Kyle, St. John.

Aelair, Wm. H. Lattimer, Samuel.

Albert, Geo. R. Leffel, James.

Bell, Wm. M. Leuty, George.

Berry, Frank M. Lee, Hiram M.

Banwell, Wm. N. Long, John C.

Baker, Brinton. Lynn, Osborn S.

Burkholder, Barton T. Ladley, Oscar D., pd Capt.

Conway, James. Vols., 1st Lt. 22d Inf. U.

Clark, George. S. A. d

Clifford, Wm. Lawrence Delaney.

Conklin, John L. Lawrence, Milo.

Cushman, Henry C. Mahler, Martin.

Chambers, John T. Menacb, John H.

Drumm, Andrew B. Miller, Thos. P.

Drummond, Win. Miller, Saml. G.

Doll, James. McRean, Geo. I. dd

Drake, Saml. P. McKinney, Tully.

Davy, J. O. McCarty, Wm.

Dugdale, Wm. H. pd Srgt. Neely, James S.

8th O. C. Patton, Jos P.

Elder, George. Peters, Matthew H.

Floyd, Geo. W. Phillips, Edwin R. pd Capt.

Golden, John 6th Ky. Cav.

Gibson. Andrew Paden, James

Gibson, Wm. Roberts, Thos.

Grange, George W. Rhiend, Henry

Good, Martin M. Rogers, Leonard

Grau, Albert W. Richardson. James

Hockman, Frederick Smith, Ira B.

Herrigan, Bernard Steelman, Henry

Humphries, Geo. W. Stewart, Oscar.

Holl, James M. Snyder, Jacob

Hubert, Albert Stephens, Henry

Henderson, John M. Stiener, Benjamin

Hawks. Peter M. Slaughter, Martin

Hedrieth, Philip Salsberry, Jas. 10th O. B.

Hart, Daniel Soaper, Stephen

Hallenbeck, Aaron E. Toland, David

Irvin, Coryington S. Williams, Jacob

Icenberger, Alexander Wissinger, Daniel, jr.

Jones, Simeon C. Widdicomb, John

Johnson, Eli C. Welder, Charles R.

Kimbert, Daniel Williams, Hamilton

Kooker, Nicholas F. Walker, Wm. H. H.

Kindle, Wm. F. Warner, Lewis

Vanes, James

SIXTEENTH O. V. I. (THREE YEARS.)

Major, Philip Kershner. pd Lieutenant Colonel.

First Lieutenant, Absalom Finch. Regimental Quartermaster. pd Captain. dd.

Principal Musician, William H. Boyd. pd Second Lieutenant.


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Captain, William R, Monroe. d

First Sergeant, Henry A. Jaco.

Corporal, Richard Lorimer.

Bugler, William Thomas.

Drummers, Harvey Horn, Charles Myers. d



COMPANY F.

Preston P. Farrington George B. Albert

Alexander Rodgers Harvey H. Holmes

Malilow Miller Jeremiah Owens

William B. Thomas William Talman

E. Waldason Jacob B. Kane

Jacob Williams William H. Leidigle, Sergt.

Andrew Broughliers d w Adolphus Juscho

Henry Harvey George Ludlow p Vet 45th

Thomas Akers O V I

William N. Johnson d Melanchon Lacrone

David Mapps w Ezra Wildison

Benjamin Musselman w Thomas Ford

Alexander Thomas Love T. Kendig d

BAND OF THE SIXTEENTH O. V. I. (THREE MONTHS.)

This band was taken. into the service from Springfield. The common practice of the United States service, before and at the time of the breaking-out of the war, was to have a band for each. regiment. This custom was adopted by the volunteer regiments in both the three months and three years services, until 1862, when orders were issued that bands should be organized for brigades and divisions only, and that the musicians comprising them should be detailed from the ranks, with. some special provisions for the pay and emoluments of the leaders and principal musicians. What is now known as the Seventh Regiment Band has a local history running back, in an unbroken line, for nearly or quite a fourth. of a century. Perhaps no other local organization has been mingled with the public affairs of Clark County to the extent that this one has. No celebration, parade, festival, fair or funeral has been quite complete without the presence of "the band." Col. Kershner, in a recent letter, says "Through the efforts of influential members of Company E, Henry Hawkens Band joined the regiment at Columbus," etc. The band was composed of

Henry Hawkens, Leader.

John Paden William Stubbe dd

William H. Irvin dd M. K. Thalls dd

R. V. B. Christi. Amos Harnish

Oliver McIntyre Isaiah Richards

John N. Worthington Jacob Kills dd

John L. Cashman Samuel Harmin



The services of the band were paid for by contributions from the officers of the regiment, excepting the small sum of $13 per month., which each. man received as "pay" as a private soldier. [See also "Second Brigade Band" for other details.]

COMPANY C (RALPH HUNT'S), FIRST KENTUCKY INFANTRY

was organized at Springfield, Ohio, April, 1861 ; mustered into the United States service, for three months, on the 10th of May, 1861 ; re-enlisted and mustered in for three years, June 8, 1861 ; was in following engagements : Battles of Shiloh; Stone River and Chicamauga, skirmishes at Camp Ganly, White House, Lavergne and Nelson's Cross Roads. This company contained men from this county, as will be seen from the subjoined roll

Captain, Ralph Hunt. p

First Lieutenant, John A. Snediker.

First Lieutenant. Frank W. Fee, Regimental Quartermaster.

Second Lieutenant, John F. Lamme, pd First Lieuteuant Company H.

First Sergeant, William H. Basby.

Second Sergeant, Arnold Pfister. w p

Third Sergeant, Samuel C. Duff. p

Fourth Sergeant, James M. Gregg. p d

First Corporal, John V. Perrine.

Second Corporal, Jacob Miller.



Botkins, George W. Heaton, Jonah transferred to

Black, Cyrus. Corp. k U. S. Art.

Bush, John H Jones, Andrew

Busby, Hamilton Meredith, Williams

Bu kheart, Charles W. Newcome, William, pd Capt.

Brenell, John M. 10th O. I. B.

Crouse, J. W., Corp. dd Owens, Jesse

Conklin, James J Quigley, Wesley

Cobaugh, William T. d Schultz, William H

Damee, Frederick Swanger, Thomas

Foreman, Philip d Stafford, Williams

Fuller, Thomas Sullivan, John

Fuller, Irving Smith, Elnathan C

Hamilton, William, Sergt. Ward, Curtis

Hay, Henry C dd Wright, Charles

There may be some names in the above list who were not from this county. Three former members of the company fail to agree as to which names should be stricken out.

FIFTY-SECOND O. V. I.

[NOTE.-For a very complete history of this regiment, the reader is referred to "Reid's Ohio in the War" was raised and commauded by one of the famous McCook family. No more active officer entered the service than Col. "Dan" McCook. The Fifty-second was mustered in about the middle of August, 1862, and, after one of the most gallant records ever made by a body of troops, it was mustered out at Washington, D. C., on the 3d of June. 1865.

Second Lieutenant, William A. Kaufman.

Best, Samuel A m Hughes, Charles H

Boney, William Johnson, Isaac H d

Cashin, James Marsh, Samuel H

Cordell, Enos Merritt, Thomas

Frankenberg, J. H. d Rhoden, John L.

Fritzsimmons, James Winget Archibald

SIXTEENTH OHIO INDEPENDENT BATTERY.

This battery- was the third light battery recruited in Ohio, which number it would have received had it not been for the dilatory action of the State Adjutant General. It was organized and went into camp at the Fair Grounds, in Springfield, August 20, 1861. Maj. Gen. Fremont accepted it by telegraph for his Department of the Southwest and immediately ordered it to St. Louis. It left Springfield September 5, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service by Capt. Lew Wilson, while on the way to Lawrenceburg, and afterward designated as the Sixteenth Ohio Independent Battery.

308 - HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.

It was at Vicksburg, where it expended 6,594 rounds of ammunition, and dismounted seven of the enemy's guns. At Champion Hills, Capt. James A. Mitchell fell, mortally wounded. The Battery was at New Orleans, where, encamped under the famous live oaks, it was the first organization of the Department of the Gulf to muster into the veteran service.

On January 1, 1864, it embarked on board the Alabama for Texas; after four days of storms, it landed at Pass Cavello. Then came a period of short rations. The Battery remained in Texas until June, when it was sent to New Orleans. It was furnished with new guns, harness and horses, and remained at that city until it started for home, July 13, 1865. It was mustered out at Camp Chase, Ohio, August 2, 1865. During its term of service, this corps marched by water, rail and foot about three thousand eight hundred miles, and used over fifty tons of ammunition.

SIXTEENTH OHIO INDEPENDENT BATTERY.

Captain, James A. Mitchell. k



Captain, Russell P. Twist.

First Lieutenant, Russell P. Twist. pd

Captain. First Lieutenant, George Murdock.

First Lieutenant, Edward H. Funeton.

First Lieutenant, Isaac N. Mitchell.

Second Lieutenant, Edward H. Funeton. pd First Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant, Isaac N. Mitchell. pd First Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant, Daniel Dawson.

Second Lieutenant, Cornelius S. Chancellor.

Sergeant, Chancellor Corneliue S. pd Second Lieutenant.

Sergeant, Bradford, Earl B.

Sergeant, Bean, George.

Sergeant, Mitchell, William K.

Sergeant, Startzman, John.

Sergeant, Dawson Daniel.

Corporal, Partridge, James. pd

Sergeant. Corporal, Robison, Samuel P.

Corporal, Lukins, Jesse H.

Corporal, Forgy, Horatio J. pd Sergeant. d

Corporal, Richcreek, James H. pd Sergeant.

Corporal, Cory, J. P. pd Sergeant.

Corporal, Mitchell, Asa N. pd Sergeant.

Corporal, Daily, Samuel R.

Corporal, Hansil, John.

Corporal, McStafford, Samuel.

Musician, Mitchell, James H. dd

Musician, Funderburgb, Jacob.

Wagoner, McKinney, James L. pd Corporal.

Artificer, Ackerson, Thomas C. pd Quartermaster Sergeant.

Artificer, Arnet, John.

Artificer, Cowan, James.

Artificer, Davis, Robert.

Artificer, Barton, James C.

Artificer, Richmond, Isaac J.

Guidon, Mitchell, Pomeroy A. pd

Corporal. NOTE.-From a memorial roll in the hands of Corporal Pomeroy A. Mitchell, late of the Battery.

PRIVATES.

Anglebarger, Luther H. pd Lowman, Cyrus pd Wagonmaster..

Corp.

Andrews, Joseph d Love, Myron O. d

Baney, Christian dd Maple, George W.

Baney, John Merness, William

Bell, Wales N. k McLure, James W.

Baxter, James W. McDaniel, Rickard

Bellmer, Henry D. pd Corp McGroth, John

Baker, Henry H. McKinney, William S.

Berry, Preston dd Meridith, Thomas

Bird, Wallace Miller; George S.

Bowen, Jacob W, k Moffit, William

Brier, George W. Mosher, William

Bolinger, James M. pd Corp. Maple, Thomas N.

Bormat, Adam d Norman, Benjamin d

Campbell, Henry A. Parsons, Watson

Chatterton, Thomas dd Parks, Ed P. d

Class, Samuel dd Paden, David W.

Cress, John H. d Poling, George W.

Downey, Bernard Pumphrey, Joseph M. dd

Daron, Henry pd Corp. Rall, Isaiah d

Davis, Philip Rall, Jacob

Devee, Ellison B Ross, John d

Devee, McLure d Runyan, James M.

Dean, William K. Reed, Calvin (transferred to

Dice, John B. Birge's Sharpshooters, and

Drewit, William pd to Capt).

Drewit, Josiah Rumler, David H.

Ellis, James C. Sheets, David

Early, William d Sheets, John P.

Esterline, Jacob Shellabarger, John dd

Foreman, William Shroyer, George

Forgy, Henry, d Siess, Sam'I .pd Lieut. U.S.A.

Francis, Henry d Smith, John A.A.

Garvin, Elias Snodgrass, Andrew

Gotwaltz, Christian dd Snowden, Frederick d

Gowdy, Joseph pd Corp. Snyder, Francis M.

Greaser, George Suddoth, Henry

Greaser, Michael dd Sponsler, George d

Guyton, Michael Torrence, Findley

Grove, Samuel dd Tattle, Daniel

Greenleaf, Oscar Tuttle, Samuel

Hanger, David C. Underwood, Thaddeus P. d

Hanks, Win. H. pd Corp. Underwood, William

Hendrikeon, Winfield S. Underwood, Daniel

Hicks, William Vankirk, Theodore D. d

Hissinger, Philip Vanmetre, Alvin C.

Humphreys, George H. pd Wade, John

Corp. Wallace, Charles

Hoffman, Jacob Wallace, Reuben A. d

Johnston, Joseph P. d Warwick, William M.

Johnston, Samuel White, Fletcher pd Corp.

Joiner, David Williams, Harrison d

Koler, George dd Willson, Samuel R. d

Kennedy, Gordon C. Wysong, James dd

Kinnert, Oscar B. Wright, Silas

Lorton, William d

RECRUITS.

Guyton, John d Humphreys, Charles

Dunning, John d Mitchell, Bartley A.

Shaw, Robert E.

Casey, Michael Schuyer, Henry

Lamb, John Stewart, James A.

Garrow, Jacob C. Taylor, Watson I.

Crouse, James W. Esterline, Adam

Nealy, James P. Sparrow, Emory

Stipes, Thomas Corlow, Josiah

Curtiss, Henry I Wingfield, Martin L.

Henderson, Henry Miller, James M.

Underwood, William Plummer, Joseph W.

Balser, Robert Courter, Robert C.

Davis, Joseph Thear, E. Augustus

Leffle, James M. Arnet, John

Lofiand, Henry C. Firewood, Reuben

Cox, George W. Anderson. Joseph L.

Shanks, William B.

THIRTY-FIRST OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

This fine body of soldiers was organized at Camp Chase between the 4th of August and the 7th of September, 1861. Company K. of this regiment contained many men from Clark County. The following is furnished by Sergt. James Walker, late of this company

COMPANY R, THIRTY-FIRST O. V. I.

Captain, William H. Wade, p to Colonel.

First Lieutenant, John M. Kills, Brigade Quartermaster

Second Lieutenant, Geo. M. Morris, p to Captain: ad

First Sergeant, \V. H. H. McArthur, p to Captain.

Second Sergeant, Alexander Kirkpatrick,

Sergeant - Major and Lieutenant.

Third Sergeant, Win. H. Sterrett.

Fourth Sergeant, Nicholas Mahr, k

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Fifth Sergeant, Joseph S. Wallace.

Corporal, Hamilton H. Henry, w.

Corporal, Hamilton M. Morris.

Corporal, Lewis E. Baird, w,

Corporal, Daniel Heath.

Corporal, James H. Forbes.

Corporal, George W. Franklin, w. d.

Corporal, Isaac S. Dear, d.

Corporal, Joseph Kist, w.

PRIVATES.

Alexander, Joseph p Maywood. Walter w

Arnett, George w Marion, Frederick w

Allen, David dd Millerhisher, Charles

Marcus, Bennett w Madden, Michael w

Brandenberg, E. k Moffatt, Patrick

Basel, Henry Murray, Mongo k

Byers, Henry S. dd Morris, John B.

Conner. Wm. M. McKee, David

Cresawell, Lancelot McDermott, Andrew k

Clark, James d Nagley, Simeon B.

Clark, Wm. E. k North, Geo. F.

Cooper, Jacob Oderfreldt, Charles

Clifford, Cornelius k O'Mohundro, Wm. F.

Downey, Christopher Peters, Dennis

Dudley, James M. Ritchey, Calvin T.

Degroot, John Reed, John d

Danison, Levi Randolph, John P.

Forbes, John k Stites, Corwin

Filler, Charles w Seckman, Benj. F. dd

Fassler, Joseph w Shue, Conrad w

Farrar, Charles E. Sewers, Washington.

Gedling Joseph Slaybaugh, Wm. H.

Gedling, John Shocknessy, Michael w

Gedling, Samuel Scott, Henry

Griffin, Cyrus H. bugler Turpin, Ephraim

Gallagher, Cushing Tatmun, Hubble dd

Gibson, Samuel w Thayer, Win. O.

Henry, Stephen H. w Waggy. George

Henry, Wm. w d Weer, Joseph

Heariman, Stephen A. Wike, Albert

Hursh, Abram Wilson, Jefferson k

Jones, Jonathan w Wheeler, Oscar N, w p

Kizer, David w Walker, James C. w

Ketrow, Alfred H. Wright, Samuel p dd

Kester. John Wooley, George

Lewis, John d Young, George W w dd

Laffel, Jacob d Horseman, Amos

Leffel, John Conger, James

Lohner, Peter Hatfield, Joseph w

Morritt, John w Kills, Jacob k

Miller, Jacob

RECRUITS.

Abets, Chas. drummer Murray, James

Bailey, George Oberfieldt, Robert

Figgins. Uriah Rickets, Wm.

Gibson, Andrew J. Rickets, Henry

Gerhardt, Sabastian Stites, Thomas.

Shinglederker, John

FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT, O. V. I, AND

EIGHTH REGIMENT. O. V. C.

The Forty-fourth was organized at the Fair Grounds, in Springfield, during the summer and autumn of 1861. On the 14th of October, its solid columns, filled with the brave manhood which was to represent Clark County, and her valorous namesake, upon many a field, filed through the streets of Springfield on the march to the front. This regiment having become "localized" by being encamped within the city limits, was looked upon by the citizens as a representative body, and was fostered accordingly so that, when finally its departure Was ordered, there was a great concourse of people to bid them good-bye, and to urge them to do their duty well. This occasion will ever be remembered, by both civilians and soldiers, as the slate of the final separation of many ties of kindred and friendship. "The boys " were the recipients of all sorts of good things, ranging over a wide field, so far as variety is concerned. There were bundles of clothing, and bits of advice, packages of this, that and the other, both spiritual and spiritlions."Loud over field and forest the cautious roar, and the echoes

Heard and repeated the sound, the signal-gun of departure!

Ah! but, with louder echoes replied the hearts of the people!"

A well known writer says of the Forty-fourth: "It was one continued advance and retreat., with almost constant skirmishing." The regiment was at Platona, Dublin Depot, Lewisburg, Gauley, Charleston, Dutton Hill, siege of Knoxville, etc. The old iron six -pounder cannon, on the Soldiers' Mound, in Ferncliff, was captured and sent home by this corps.

Their work from enlistment was on the Kanawha and beyond to the country of the Virgina Springs. Participating in the retreat from the Kanawha Valley in 1862, October of that year found them in Kentucky, where, mounted and afoot, their work, until the fall of 1863, was against the hordes of guerrillas, under Morgan, Pegram and others, infesting that State, and not once were they worsted in an encounter. Joining Burnside's force for the invasion oŁ East Tennessee, by- superior marching they were first to reach Knoxville, and thus obtained the honorable position of City Guard, participating, however, in siege work when ordered.

On January 1, 1864, the regiment was asked to re-enlist as cavalry. On January 5, of over seven hundred men, six hundred and seventy-six enlisted at Strawberry Plains, Tenn., and, on the 7th, started for Cincinnati. On the 29th, the men were remustered, and taken by special train home to Springfield. Their coming was heralded by telegraph, and Clark County rave her boys a soldiers' welcome-a grand proves lion, a feast and warm greetings, amid the shouts of the multitude and the booms of their prize cannon. From this time, the body was known as the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.

The entire regiment was with Hunter on the Lynchburg raid, and portions in smaller actions, after the attack on that city. From that time the larger portion of the command was stationed at Beverly, Va., an outpost on the borders of Dixie, rendering faithful service against their old acquaintances, the rebel guerrillas. A small number was with Averill and Sheridan, in the brilliant work in the Shenandoah Valley, in the fall of 1864, against. Gen. Early. This detachment joined the main body late in November, 1864, and thereafter, at Beverly, Phillippi, and Clarksburg, the regiment fulfilled the work laid out until ordered to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where they were mustered out in August, 1865.

The following is from rolls, lists and state-

310 - HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.

ments furnished by Capt. Todd, Lieut. Miller, Messrs. Watt, Knaub and others.

It is quite difficult to get all of the facts concerning the members from this county, as some were connected with the Forty-fourth, and not with the Eighth Cavalry, and rice versa.

It has also been impossible to obtain the color history, as the whereabouts of those who know it cannot be learned.

FIELD, STAFF AND BAND OF THE FORTY-FOURTH O.V. I.

Lieutenant Colonel, H. Blair Wilson.

Lieutenant Colonel, August Dotze.

Assistant Surgeon, John H. Rodgers.

Major, August Dotze.

Major, Charles H. Evans.

Quartermaster, Jeremiah Klinefelter d.

Adjutant, James M. Kurtz.

Commissary Sergeant, Joseph T. McIntire.

Commissary Sergeant, Joseph Pearson.

Sergeant Major, Lafayette Bechtle dd.

Sutler, F. L. Houston.

Sutler, George Frankenberg.

Sutler, W, C. Downey.

THE BAND OF THE FORTY-FOURTH O. V. I,

was organized by Prof. L. R. Tuttle, while the regiment was forming at Camp Clark j in the fall of 1861. Drawn from various points, the membership stood:

From Springfield: L. R. Tuttle, leader; Jas. H. Ha wood, Chas. S. Ramsey, Alex. V. Sykes, Andrew Watt.

From St. Paris: Jerry Bair, John D. Minnich, Jas. H. Minnich, Daniel R. Taylor.

From Yellow Springs: John D. Hawkins, D. C. Lawrence.

From Clifton: Sam'l W. Wilson.

From Cedarville: Clark W. Cottrell, Mark M. Cottrell, Thos. J. Cottrell, John W. Harvey, James W. R. Cline, Jas. H. Milburn, John W. r. Booth, Hugh M. Nisbet, Wm. McFarland, John Gibne J. H. Nisbet, Sam'l R. Hamilton, John R. Crain.

The band served with the regiment through the campaigns of 1861 and 1862, in Kanawha Vallev and beyond, until their discharge Oct. 20, 1862, under the new law of Congress abolishing regimental bands as paid auxiliaries of the service. An attempt was made but failed to form a brigade band of seventeen from the old band of twenty-five. In January, 1863, tile officers of the regiment raised a fund' of $1,000 for purchase of instruments, and deputed Capt. Tulleys a committee to purchase same and secure: a teacher. His choice of leader fell upon Andrew Watt. of the old band, who, on the 17th of February, 1863, undertook, at Frankfort, I1'}"., the formation of a band detailed from the ranks. From a eland of twelve (nine horns) the organization grew to sixteen (thirteen horns) before the return to Springfield in January. 1864, on veteran furlough: at Camp Dennison three more were added, and thence forward, as the

BAND OF THE EIGHTH O. V. C.

The organization numbered nineteen all told, as follows:

Andrew Watt. leader; John Casad, Lyman Munger, Philip Harper, H. H. Birely, Daniel Genier, Eli M. Long, Joseph McLellan, James Littler, Harman Deam, James T. Flack, Joshua C. Kooken, Timothy Mun-ger, Arthur M. I. Nelson, Joseph Wilcox, John F. Owens, John W. Booth, J. W. R. Cline. William H. Porter, John Miff.

At Knoxville. in 1863, the band was specially honored by Gen. Burnside. Reenlisting, and serving on horseback, the band had some singular and unusual experiences, as being detailed by Gen. Wallace to guard abridge, on the road from Frederick City, Md., to Baltimore, during the panic following Gen. Early's entrance into that section (followed by the battle of Monocacy); a two months'` experience as Post band at Relay House, Md.. while separated from their command, and a lively series of trips during the fall of 1864, with Gen. Averill's cavalry division (Sheridan's army), in Shenandoah Valley, and also having the honor of furnishing the only music for Gen. Sheridan's masterly and historically famous repulse of Early at Cedar Creek. October 19, 1864, after Early had nearly routed the Union forces, before the well-known "Sheridan's Ride" occurred, when the tide was turned in favor of the Union army. The men served-as enlisted-until the close of the War, July, 1865, each man being allowed to retain the instrument be had played.

COMPANY C, FORTY-FOURTH O. V. C.

Dunn, Patrick Kurtz, Jas. M., pd 1st Lieut.

Hughes, John Babb, Jno. H., pd 2d Lieut.

Cashin, Patrick Frantz, Henry

Oldham, John M. Kline, John S.

Koogen, Ned F. Lynch, Peter

Lewis, Jacob Murphy, John

Pettigrew, Andrew Carlos, Patrick

Powers, Michael Dillon,James.

COMPANY B. FORTY-FOURTH O. V. I.

Gray, William B.

COMPANY C. EIGHTH O. V. C.

The following were members of Co. C, 8th O. V. C., but were Dot members of Co. C, 44th O. V. I.: Farris, John-dd: Rowelle, James. The rolls from which this is copied do not give all the farts usually found under the head of remarks. This accounts for so great an absence of explanatory letters.

COMPANY D, FORTY-FOURTH O. V. C.

Second Lieutenant, Samuel G. Howell.



Dillon, Michael Folger, Howell, pd Lieut. dd

Flotters, John McClintic, John 0.

Whalen, Martin Dugdale, William H. Sergt.

COMPANY D, EIGHTH O. V. C.

The following were members of Co. D, 8th O. V. C., but were not members of Co. D, 44th O.V.I.

Corporal, Cornelius C. Buckles.

Corporal, Charles C. Robinson.

Bugler, Frederick A. Stephens.

Smith, Andrew J Hollepeter.



Beesom, Corneliun C. Robinson, John C.

Crawford, William H. Ringwalt, David L.

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Correll, John Sparrow, Samuel C.

Corters, John Sherer, William H.

Dearing, Elias W. Williams, Balvin

De Hart, Charles Waddle, John

Drake, George W. dd Weakley, William S.

Fogurt, Daniel Quinn, Josiah

Hutchinson, John B. Grinnel, Isaac, transferred

Longley, Henry C. Hank, George, transferred

Linkhart, Clement W. Potter, William M. d

Miller, Charles Killen, Michael

Pierce, Chandler Miller, Eliaha J.

Peterson, Edward O. White, Nicauder.

COMPANY F (STOUGH'S), FORTY-FOURTH O.V. I.

Captain, Israel Stough.

First Lieutenant, Thomas F. Garlough, pd Captain.

Second Lieutenant, William H. Banwell, pd First Lieutenant.

First Sergeant, Samuel F. Todd, pd First Lieutenant 14th O. V. I.; pd Captain 8th O. V. C.

Second Sergeant, John H. Babb, pd Second Lieutenant O. V. I.

Third Sergeant, William H. Hands.

Fourth Sergeant, Joseph Pearson, pd Commissary Sergeaut 8th 0. V. C.

Fifth Sergeant, Alexander McConkey, pd Second Lieutenant 8th O. V. C.

First Corporal, Daniel D. Alt, pd Sergeant.

Second Corporal, James E. Alt. d

Third Corporal, Henry H. Tuttle, w

Fourth Corporal, Joseph A, Knaub.

Fifth Corporal, James E. Burnett, pd Sergeant.

Sixth Corporal, Michael Lewellyn, pd Second Lieutenant 8th O. V. C.

Seventh Corporal, John M. Stewart, pd Sergeant.

Eighth Corporal, Thomas H. Randall, pd Sergeant.

Bugler. C. Applefiller.



PRIVATES.

Allen, Thomas Johnson, George F.

Alt, Adam S, Kitchen, Erasmus J.

Anderson, John Kimble, Madison

Anderson, George Knott, Samuel, pd Sergeant.

Barber, Hiram Longbroke, William

Bartb, George d Lott, Thomas E.

Burnett, J. S. McCafferty, James

Ilotkio, Joseph B. McIntire, Jos, pd Com. Segt.

Botkin. Theodosius Miller, John T.

Barrett, Webster Miller, Willis N. k

Brenkman, Adam Myers, Fred

Collison, James A. k Near, Josias

Click, Joseph A. Nave, Jacob H. w d

Click, Benjamin F. Neal, Joseph

Cox, John H. Oates, Richard

Cox, George W. O'Roke, Thomas

Cox, George W. Jr. Otter, Joshua

Craig, Henry dd Page, Isaac

Demory, Jacob W. Poland, Samuel

Dill, John Poland, Absolom L.

Dunn, Peter p Porter, William H.

Epport, Henry, Richmond, Robert

Furgeson, Benjamin F. Ropp, John W,

Furgeson, Enos N. Ropp, John R.

Furgeson, James S. Runyon, Francis 31. It

Furgeson, Nathaniel Roberts, Thomas

Fisher, Joseph H. Rhodes, Samuel

Frink, John M. Shobe, Martin

Garlough, Benjamin W. Shorknessy, Thomas

Golf, James L. Siefret, Jacob k

Garlough, Benjamin W. Stewart, John M.

Grisso, Joseph d Stewart George W.

Grove, Jacob Stevens: George C.

Harris, William A. Vicory, Merrifield

Hall, James M. Way, Henry W.

Hamilton, Harry Waldron, John

Herron, Charles A. Waltman, John W.

Hundley, Andrew P. d Webb, Findley

Hunt, Alexander Weigle, Benjamin F.

Icenbarger, Gabe C. dd Wood, Elnathue

Jacobs, Henry A. White, John, w pd Sergeant.

RECRUITS WHO JOINED THE COMPANY IN 1862.

Buffenbarger, George W. Lott, James T.

Foster, William Luse, J. F.

Gordon, David Luse, J. H.

Hatfield, M. E. Loper, William

Johnson, Firth Lafferty, C. C.

Knott, Peter Littler, J. M.

Kizer, Wash. Rhodes, Hiram

Lott, Jacob M. Tiernan, Francis

The following were members of Co. F, 8th Ohio Cavalry, and were not members of the 44th O. V. I.

Canaday, Joshua McMahon, Edward

Bumgardiner, Andrew Neer, Amos

Bumgardiner, David S. Neer, Levi

Cooper, James Nason, Luther

Corbitt, James Overholser, George

Ervin, John W. Porter, Levi M.

Ervin, James Paige, Joseph L.

Ferryman, William Pearson, Samuel H.

Grove, Samuel H. Runyon, Newton

Gordon, Daniel F. Runyon, George

Griest, Nathan Runyon, Samuel

Getz, Harrison W. Shorkey, Barry H,

Giddy, James Show, Cyrus

Hinckle, John Stagle, James F.

Huffman, George R. Polands, Owen N.

Huffman, William Wiat, Ira

Hale, Henry M. Ward, Isaac

James, Americas Waltman, William E.

Jones, George F. Waight, John F.

Lott, James F. Zimmerman, Henry

Morningstar, Christopher Neagley, Henry C.

McConkey, Amos Overholser, Jeremiah

Yeazell, Henry.

Transferred to other Companies:

Bradley, Thomas Miller, Henry B.

Ballard, Henry W. Pearson, Benjamin

Camp, Anthony S. Pease, Charles O.

Dunovan, George Sircle, William

Elder, Findley, Sidenstick, Newton

Fultz, Emanuel Smith, John

Frierinood, John Collison, Arthur It

Fhat, John Day, John d

Hawley, Dennis Gelding, Jacob d

Hooter, Levi Dawson, John S. d

Johnson, John E. Geifert, Jacob

Mitchell, James Shoemaker, Edward d

Co. H, FOURTY-FOURTH O V. I.

First Lieutenant, August Dotze. pd Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel. w

Second Lieutenant, Edward Retter.

Sergeant, Arnold Schulte. drowned.

Sergeant, Peter M. Hawke. pd First Lieutenant. w

Sergeant John Kraft.

Corporal, Anthony C. Rockafield. pd Second Lieutenant Eighth Cavalry.

Corporal, Isaac Oldham Corporal George Swadner.

Corporal, John Schram. pd Sergeant. k

Musician, Louis Scudder.

Musician, John Bertch. d

Musician, John Butler. k

Musician, Simon Bidon.

Musician, William F. Barcafer. w

Musician, Peter L. Batdorf. w



Caywood, George James Souders pd 1st Lieut.

Casmody, John A. pd Capt. Co. H.

Cunningham, Peter. lost Helmer, Stephen

sight. Kerl, Henry p

Dershner, Samuel w McCullum, Henry k

Droter, George Miller, Daniel M.

Engle, George w Monk, John

Fritche, Paul Martin, David B, p w

Frank, Vallentine k Nolty, Adam k

Frank, Peter G. Newton, Charles

Genier, Daniel O'Brien, J. H. d

Goehring, John p Oswalt, William p

Grimer, George w Rathfon, John

Honker, John p w pd Redish, Peter k

Corp. dd Smantz, Gus drowned.

Harrison, Edward L. Ummelman, Henry

Henze], Martin d Waltz, Adam

Helfrich, Nicholas Ritter, Daniel k

Kline, Amos w Ripper, John

Kaiser, Jacob p Reinhard,, Gideon d

Krefer, Fred J. w Stitz, August drowned.

Laetzsche, William P Schlegelmellig, Carl d

Leitschuch, Jacob w Mark, Henry w

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Muller, Peter p Weimer, Fred p

Nornion, Thomas w Wirks, Daniel Weimer, Jacob w

NOTE.-The above roll has been inspected by Col. Dotze, and marked accordingly. During his captaincy, Col. Dotze commanded Company E, which was the first company of this regiment to re-enlist.

The following were members of Co. H, 8th Ohio Cavalry, but were not menlhers of Co. H, 44th Ollio O. V. I.:

Sergeant, Michael Spangler. w p

Corporal, George Peyton.

Corporal Samuel Shaffer. w



Kauffman, Abraham d Lannon, Gustavus B.

Troutman, Jacob P Kendig, Daniel p

Bareafer, John W. Roe, Samuel

Baenke, Henry k Needles, William

Barton, James dd Broungart, George k

Craig, William k Edmondson, Levi

Shoura, Frederick Gibbons, William w p

Childs, Jos k Bowers, Jacob dd

Dye, James w Brookmeyer, William m

Ehahart B. p Heys, Charles k

Stork, John p Hook, John w dd

Serklelatch, Valentine k Huffman, William

Weaver, John dd Hoke, Simon P. pd

COMPANY I (WILBER F. CUMMINGS') FORTY-FOURTH O. V. I.

KNOWN, AT THE TIME, AS SPRINGFIELD ZOUAVES. AYES.

Captain, Wilber F. Cummings, d Captain U. S. Infantry, March 7, 1867. Died at Mobile, Alit., October, 1867,

First Lieutenant, Charles H. Evans, pd Major Eighth O V. C.

Second Lieutenant, Hezekiah Winger, pd Captain O. V. C. dd

First Sergeant, Joseph D. Miller, pd Second Lieutenant.

Second Sergeant, William Sykes, pd Second Lieutenant.

Third Sergeant, Albert T. Miller. dd

Fourth Sergeant, George W, Cable, pd Captain Eighth O.V.C.

Fifth Sergeant, Lafayette Bechtle, pd Captain Eighth O.V.C.

First Corporal, Ly. H. Wood, pd First Lieutenant O. V. C.

Second Corporal, William H. H. Walker.

Third Corporal, Franklin Cooper.

Fourth Corporal, George W. Nelson, w pd

Second Lieutenant Eighth O. V. C.

Fifth Corporal, John H. Johnson.

Seventh Corporal, Harmon Deam.

Eighth Corporal, James H. Leaf.

Musician, Edward W. Greene.

Musician, Rufus Gelwicks.



PRIVATES.

Adams, Azariah J Mee, William Old

Baker, James G. dd Malden, William P.

Baker, Samuel M. Maggart, Samuel ti.

Brokaw, Isaac M. dd McCartney, Harrison H.

Birney, John McLardle, John

Boyd, Thomas Michael, George

Bradford, Edwin M. Newlove, Henry O.

Byrd, Rollin Norton, Charles

Brown, Fenjamin F. Nunnemaker, Ephraim

Boosinger, Augustus Nieberger, Samuel

Confer, Henry Nieberger, Christine dd

Collins, James .J. Otstot, William T

Cross, Thomas Pierce, William. dd

Cost, John W. Persinger, Jacob

Compton. Charles Plummer, William H.

Cox, John C Plummer, Greenberry

Criley, Alfred H. Ream, Samuel

Criley, John M. Ream, William H.

Carr, Walter Rockenfield, Aaron

Cummings, Fin. O., pd Capt. Rogers, Thomas B,

Gen'l Staff Rogerson, Joseph

Cunningham Edward Rea, Samuel

Davis, William H. If. dd Raymond. Harvey

Dear, John S. Runyan, Benjamin F.

Elliott, William C. dd Richards, Henry A.

Foster, John M. pd 2d Lieut. Seymour, Manly T.

Frye, Oscar B., pd 2d Lieut. Seys, Clement T.

Graham, John A. Shank, Daniel B. dd

Graham, Johnson P. dd Shopp, Montgomery O.

Greenwood, Stephen dd Shaffer, James B. dd

Greenwood, Theodore Silk, Michael

Grogg, David w Snyder, George

Girard, Aaron dd Shirar, Lewis dd

Harrison, William H Titus, Harlan E.

Henshaw, Henry T. Titus, Cloud M.

Jacobs, David G. Torrence, Samuel W.

Jacobs. Edward N. Walker, Edward C.

Jones, Benjamin A. w Way, John B. d p

Johnson, Thomas Welchans. Peter

Kefaver, William H. Weaver, John P. w

Keplinger, Ed. J. Whiteley, John dd

King, Oliver H. Whiteley, Clark

Kurtz, James M. pd 1st Lieut. Wirick, Wilson S.

Koontz. Aaron Whitty, William

Krumm, Jacob Wolf, Richard

Laybourne, David Welsh, Patrick

Lisk Hahnaman Wones, Edward

Long, Eli M. Way, David B

Lapham, John dd Weigle, John S.

Moore, Alden P. Welsh, William drowned

Moss, Henry H. Way, John D.

Murray, Richard

This company re-enlisted January 5, 1864. as Company I, Eighth O. V. C.. and was discharged at the close of the war.

NOTE.-The above is from a finely prepared copy of the official rolls, furnished by Joseph D. Miller, late Second Lieutenant of this company.

COMPANY I, EIGHTH O. V. C.

The following were members of Company I, Eighth O. V. C'., but were not Members of Company I, Forty-fourth O. V. I.

Burton, Albert A. Morris, John M.

Black ,Adam V. d Norton, Frederick A.

Clayton, William H. Plummer, Fountain

Carton, Jacob Proctor, Elias G.

Conroy, Michael Pringle, Thomas A.

Dean, Henry Ruhl, Melanctlion

Goe, Bernard V. Rust, Nathaniel

Griswald, John D. Rust, Daniel

Howett, Joseph R. Sagers, William

Hickee, John F. Smith, James K.

Hullinger, Lemuel Stipp, Joseph A.

Hullinger, William Stipp, Samuol F.

Hoffman, Jacob Schrodes, Winfield S. d

Johnson, Thomas Trousdale, John E.

Kissenger, Michael Tomlin, Joseph C.

Lewellyn, Jeffery S. Welshaus, David

Lappville, Michael West, John

Miller, Augustus C Wones, William

Miller, Augustus Woodward, John

Mort, Josiah Young, Samuel

McCartney, James F. Zirkle, Cornelius d

NOTE.-Front a copy of an official roll, which omitted most of the explanatory remarks.

FIFTH REGIMENT, O. V. C.

first known as the Second Ohio Cavalry, and raised under the direction of Gen. Fremont -upon his removal, Gov. Dennison changed its number to the Fifth. Its rendezvous was Camp Dick Corwine, near Cincinnati. It left for the field February 28, 1862, and was mustered-out October 30, 1860. About ten pages of Reid's valuable Work are devoted to the outline history of this corps. As will be seen front the following, furnished by Sergt. Isaac Kindle, Clark County was

well represented in the Fifth Cavalry. Most of the men from here were in Company C, though there Avas a few in other companies. Capt. J. H. Hyde, front Greene County, was the first commander of Company C.

HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY. - 313

COMPANY C (HALSEY'S) FIFTH O. V. C.

Captain, Irving Halsey.

Second Lieutenant, Joseph P. Patton, pd First Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant, James C. Slatery, pd Quarter Master.

Sergeant, Isaac Kindle.

Sergeant, George W. Parsons.

Sergeant, Andrew B. Drumm.

Sergeant, Clark George, dd.

Sergeant, Smith Gideon, dd.

Sergeant, T. W. Thomas.

Sergeant, John Dee.

Corporal, Alexander W. Pagett.

Corporal, David W, Pagett.

Corporal, John Conner.

Corporal, Thomas Crawford.

Corporal, John Prothero.

Corporal, Christ Manigan.

Corporal, William J. Ward.

Saddler, A. F. Crosset, lost at sea.

Blacksmith, Patrick Condron, dd.

Thomas, P. W. Kelley, Michael

Johnson, Josiah Wertz, Charles H.

Patton, John McGowan, Joseph

Kreiner, Jacob Hawks, John

Afflich, William Bradley, Charles A.

Collins, William Bradley, Daniel, d

Devlin, John Minnich, Robert B.

Golden, Eugene, dd Jordan, John

Harding, Samuel, dd Shannon, George

Henry, Thomas Neeley, James

Kindle, William F. Morath, Joseph

Keffler, Jacob Landis, S., dd Soldiers' Home.

Kelly, Patrick Hundley, Harvey

Miller, Robert M. Schrader, Jacob H.

Mormion, Henry Boyre, Thomas

Morat, Frank P. Ramsey, William

Ninskemp, Nicholas, Jr. Walker, John

Nelson, John W. Johnson, Paschal A.

Ridenour, Edward T. Greiner, George

Shrigley, Thomas J., dd Little, Samuel

Swops, William J. Schmit, John

Welsh, Michael Simmons, Jones

Walter, Isaac N., U. S. A. Rushfort, Michael

Pettibone, John Passe. Ubalde

Finley, John S. Hover, John H.

Ridenour, Lines J. Fleeter, J.

Denison, James, d Harshburg, Henry

Cunningham, F. E. Crothwate,----- k

Fowler, De Joinville Clark, Robert

Pilcher, Jonathan Hasey, James.

Some of the above were not members of Company C, but belonged to the regiment.



ELEVENTH O. V. C.

was organized from a battalion intended as a nucleus for the 6th Ohio Cavalry. It was ordered to the "far West" in April, 1862, and arrived at Fort Leavenworth soon after, when the greater portion were sent 700 miles farther on to Fort Laramie ; then began a campaign, which for hardship, privation, exposure and all that goes to make a soldier's life uncomfortable, was not experienced by any other body of volunteer troops from this or any other State. The reader will find a good account of all this in Reid's "Ohio in the War."

The family of the late Capt. Thomas P. Clarke are residents of this city, and were, during a portion of the time, with him in the field. From them a narrative of the details has been obtained, but the limits of this article forbid any extended use of the same. Capt. Levi M. Rinehart was killed by the Indians, while on duty with this corps, and through the personal efforts of Capt. Clarke the body was cared for, and by him brought to friends here, and buried in Fern Cliff. The 11th was mustered out in July, 1863, being the last troops in service from Ohio. This county furnished the following-named men for this regiment

CO. F, SIXTH BATTALION CO. C, ELEVENTH REGIMENT.

Captain, Thomas P. Clarke, dd.

Sergeant, John M. Merriman.

Sergeant, William H. Morris.

Corporal, James S. Rice.

Corporal, William Powell.

Bugler, Ira B. Smith.

Brown, John W. Madden, Peter

Baker, Enoch Myers, William

Cook, Albert L. Micholland, John

Cowan, John S. Mason, Nathaniel

Drake, Thomas C. Perry, John

Franklin, Hiram Reynolds, James D.

Heckman, Absolom Rathburn, David

Hagerty, Michael Rathburn, Thomas

Jones, Newton B. Stewart, David

Kimball, William Warren, Thomas

Durkee, Thomas H.

COMPANY G.

Captain, Levi M. Rinehart, killed by Indians.

Bretney, H. Clay Holbrook, Calvin B.

Andrus, Ezra Ingersoll, Oscar E.

Rockerfield, D. E. Palmer, Daniel I.

Finch, S. I. Warrell, William

Cook, Charles A. B. Coan, Patrick, k

Garrett, John A. Dellinger, L. C., w

Kaove, William P. Gearheart, George

Kelly, George P. Lyman, Samuel E.

McCluskey, Joseph Main, Peter

Roddy, Michael Osborne, George P.

Tallman, Stanley W. Rhodes, John, w

Dellinger, John Ward, Timothy, Sergt.

McMeen, John Drum, Thomas d

Meed, Alfred w Came, William w

Gallagher, Cashing King, Thomas p

Patters, William

THE FIRST OHIO CAVALRY.

Contained men from this county, the I greatest number of whom were

Stanford, Samuel W. Mooney, Patrick

Kuhn, Jacob Newgarten, Henry

Snyder, Curtiss Randolph, Edward L.

Moore, James Springer, Gustave

Bixby, Samuel E. Hedrick, Charles

Cummings, D. H. Bird, Benjamin F.

Bayben, Jacob Bowers, George

Townshill, T. W. Hill, Charles

Johnson, John

SIXTIETH O. V. I.

Nearly the whole of one company of this regiment (Parker's, Co. E.), was recruited in Clark County, and commenced duty at Gallipolis, Ohio, on the 8th of February, 1862. On the 25th of February, 1862, the Sixtieth was mustered into the United States service, and, on the 27th of April, 1862, it was sent to the field, and about that time it joined Gen. Fremont's forces at New Creek. The record of this regiment was one of active duty during its period of service.

COMPANY E, SIXTIETH O. V. I.

Captain, Richard L. Parker.

First Lieutenant, Finley O. Cummings.

Second Lieutenant, Levi M. Rinehart.

First Sergeant, Christie J. Holloway.

Second Sergeant, Samuel Lyle.

Third Sergeant, George Forbes.

Fourth Sergeant, Levi W. Beagle.

Fifth Sergeant, James Leffel.

Corporal, James S. Harr.

314 - HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.

Corporal, George Roush.

Corporal, Martin Finch.

Corporal. R. Friermood.

Corporal, George Bryan.

Corporal, Owen Ingersoll.

Corporal, Louis Vulequette.

Corporal, David Storer.



Becker, John McAllister, Walter

Burk, Thomas Mercer, David

Bailey, Charles H. O'Neil, Michael

Bell, Wells A. Patton, Moses

Condron, Thomas Peneton, Jacob

Cave, Jacob L. Rogers, Hamilton

Condon, Patrick Reigle, Henry

Drum, Thomas Rockafield, Daniel

Donivan, John Radin, Michael

Dalrymple, Louis Stephenson, Edwin

Farris, William Sitz. Henry

Gardner, George W. Smith, Riley

Givens, James Stratton, Solomon

Gieenwood, Thomas Tean, John

Gleddle, Thomas Todd, Thomas C.

Green, Clark Weigel, Henry

Houchins, John Woodward, John

Hensley, Peter Young, William

Hill, Henry Ellster, Barrett

Hord, Oliver W. Runyon, Charles

Hickey, John F. Toland, Moses

Heart, Hugh Ritter, Joseph

Johnston, Jackson Todd, James

Kiblinger, Aaron Tucker, Charles

Kiblinger, Abram Mugpby, James

Kiblinger, Benjamin McCord, Robert

King, Thomas Ragan, Michael

Livingstone, William Smith, James

Littler, John L. Boll, Charles

Lingle, Clay Henry, Henshaw

Marion, Thomas Luna, John

Tume, Michael

FIFTY-FOURTH O. V. I., CO. F (PIATT ZOUAVES).

This regiment contained a few men from Clark County. It was mustered into service in the fall of 1861, and left Camp Dennison for the field February 17, 1862, with 850 men. After a long and faithful term of service, it took part in the grand review in Washington, in 1865, and was mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., August 15, 1865. The Clark County men were



First Lieutenant, James Jardine. pd Captain.

Ed Simpson (afterward Henry Leuty

Sergt 3d U. S. Cav.) Daniel Wissinger, Jr.

John Steelman dd Alexander Icenbarger dd

John Leuty dd John Icenbarger

David Elbe w

David B. Hedrick L. B. McCollum

THE FIFTY-EIGHTH O. V. I.

was organized at Camp Chase, during the fall and winter of 1861-62. Left the ate February 10, 1862, and arrived at Fort Donelson on the 13th of February. Its commanding officer was the first to enter the fort, and, with his own hands, hauled down the first rebel flag the regiment ever saw. The Fifty-eighth took part in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Helena, Milliken's Bend, Haines' Bluff, Greenville, Johnson's Landing, Arkansas Post and Grand Gulf. It served as marine guard on board the ironclads of the Mississippi flotilla, and was-in that portion which run the gantlet of the Vicksburg batteries on the night of the 16th of April 1863. The regiment was mustered out at Camp Chase, on the 14th of January, 1865.

FIFTY-EIGHTH O. V. I.

Lieutenant, Herman Oderfeldt, d w

Beigleman, Frederick Mumma, Jacob

Brutzen, Peter Shewalter, John

Butsch, John Driscol, George. Sergt.

Bechtle, Barnard Cook, Jerome

Bold, Valentine Hager, Adam

Bollman, August Frank, Peter

Brown, Joseph Ludlow, George. Veteran

Eisenbach, Abam Sergt.

Sassier, Henry k Davidson, Upton

Kepler, John Troutman, John

Kalt, Nicholas Davidson, Otho dd

Leibler, Nicholas HeiI, John

Huyel, Albert d Shuman, William

Hannason, William Woodrow, David

Selzer, John Arnett, Andrew

Brown, Joseph Bennett, Milton dd

Knox, Solathiel Harris, Dora

Hawse, John M. Broom, Louis A.

THE SEVENTY-FIRST O. V. I.

was organized at Troy, Miami County, Ohio, in February, 1862. Rodney Mason, of Springfield, who had served with the Second Ohio, three months, regiment, a Lieutenant Colonel, was appointed to the Colonelcy. The history of this corps is a. particularly varied one, vet always full of all that does to make a soldier's record good. During its engagement at and near Pittsburg Landing, no regiment on earth could have behaved more gallantly. For a long period the Seventy-first was charged with the special duty of protecting the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, during which it was engaged in many a tedious round with the hordes of guerrillas infested the lines of Communications. No more thankless task can be assigned to soldiers than this. It took an active part in the battle of Nashville, and there lost one-third of its number in killed and wounded ; it was also in the battles of Franklin and Jonesboro. After this it was sent to Texas, and remained until it was ordered to Camp Chase, where it mustered out in January, 1866. This work is not the place to express opinions if it were, much might be said of the injustice rendered this brave body of soldiers.

SEVENTY-FIRST O. V. I.

Colonel, Rodney Mason.

Captain, S. J. Houck.

Captain, J. C. Nichols.

Captain, W. H. McClure.

Captain, Sidney A. Smith.

Captain, Wm. S. Wilson.

Captain, E. P. Ransom.

Captain, S. J. McConnell.

Quartermaster Sergeant, W. G. Nichols.

First Sergeant, Webb, Ellis.

First Sergeant, Thadeus Kennart.

Sergeant, J. O. Sheets.



Joseph Sheets J. T. M.. Stafford

John Lemmon David Meredeth.

Wm. Lemmon Thomas Morgan

Isaac Lemmon John McKernan

H, C. Hatton D. Kennedy

John Anglebarger James McBeth

Hunt Robinson Charles Rankin

Henry P. Bradbury Daniel Lanbaugh

NOTE The above list of names is from Capts. Wilson and Sidney Smith, and being from memory, may not be complete.


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HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY. - 317

TENTH OHIO BATTERY

was organized and mustered into the service on the 2d of March, 1862. It formed a part of the reserve forces during the siege at Corinth in the spring of 1862. In October, 1862, the Tenth held an unsupported position just north of Corinth, and by a. vigorous service of "grape and cannister" mowed clown three columns of rebels, when it, was obliged to retire, to avoid the flanking movements of the enemy. In this affair, three men were wounded, and William H. Bretney lost his horse. While at Fort Ransom, one of the guns broke its stock and another its axle these were repaired by Artificers Wheeler and Cline, while under fire from the rebel sharpshooters. The battery was " all over the South," and made the march from Clifton to Acworth, a distance of about five hundred miles, in twenty-four days, without losing a man It was placed in position in front of Kenesaw Mountain, on the 10th of June, 1864.and was engaged: every clay for a month, in that position, and at Nickajack Creek, after various oilier marches and rounds of post and garrison duty, the battery was mustered out at Camp Dennison, on the 17th of July, 1865. and discharged on the 21st.

TENTH OHIO INDEPENDENT BATTERY.

Ambrose A. Bloont, First Lieutenant. See Seventeenth 0.I .B.

Leas. Jones, Sergt. Myers, Win. N., Sergt.

Newcomb, William, pd Bretney, Wm. H. (bugler.)

1st Lt. Peck. Benj. F.

Ringwalt, Levi Worthington, James

Switzer, Jacob Wheeler, J. H., Artificer

White, Robert L., Sergi. Wright, David, Sergt. d

Hill, N. C. M. Wright, George W.

Kurtz, Daniel w Knott, Samuel J,

Ryon, William Arthur, Wm. R.

Elwell. Wm. H. Wike. Nathan

Sparrow, Richard p Doran, Nathaniel

Siefret, Adam d Renard, Wm. K. pd



SEVENTY-FOURTH O. V. I.

was organized in Xenia, and at Camp Ukase, Ohio, during the fall and winter of 1861-62. It left for the field on the 20th of April, 1862, and arrived at Nashville on the 24th of the same month. It was in several skirmishes near this point, and went into the battle of Stone River on the 29th of December, and there remained until the night of January 3, 1863. It lost about thirty per cent of its effectives here. The regiment participated in the battles of Hoover's Gap, Dug Gap, Chickamauga, Lookout fountain, Missionary Ridge, etc. The corps re-enlisted and arrived at Xenia, on the 27th of January, 1864; were in the engagements at Buzzards Roost, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek and many other battles and skirmishes. It was mustered out July 10, 1865. The Seventy-fourth was commanded during the early part of its history by Rev. Granville Moody. First Lieutenant, Wm. F. Drummond, pd Captain. Powell, John P., killed while on duty as a member of the Springfield Fire Department ,it the burning of the Lutheran Church steeple, June 24, 1873.

Pearson, Corn Costello, Patrick

Duckson, Robert Drummond, Mark

Focht, Samuel D. Drummond, Nihle

Frock, Henry Gaines, Bobert R.

Illeys, Michael Greaser, Jacob,

Jelly, John Stewart Joseph

Leeman, Thomas Winget, Samuel S.

Shellabarger, Saint., jr. Green, (Charles

Filbert, Jacob C. Beeson, Cornelius

Simpson, Geo. W., drummer.

EIGHTY-SIXTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

This was a three months' regiment, called out by Gov. Tod, in May, 1862, under the call of President Lincoln for 75,000 men. It was organized at Camp Chase on the 11th of June, 1862, and on the 16th, left for Clarksburg, W. Va., where it was stationed during most of its period of service. From this point, various detachments were thrown out over the surrounding country, to watch and guard the approaches to that point, where were stored large amounts of Government property. The service performed was of that order requiring activity and watchfulness, combined with promptness of execution. The Eighty-sixth was mustered out at Camp Delaware, Ohio, on the 25th of September, 1862. Company B. of this regiment, was raised in Clark County.

CO. B, 86TH O. V. I. (THREE MONTHS),

Captain, H. D. John, pd Colonel 129th.

First Lieutenant, James M: Belle.

Second Lieutenant, D. W. Todd, pd

First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster.

First Sergeant, Richard Montjoy, pd Second Lieutenant.

Second Sergeant, James F. Elcook.

Third Sergeant, Chandler Robbins.

Fourth Sergeant, Nathan Taylor.

Fifth Sergeant, John A. Whiteside, pd First Sergeant.

First Corporal, Covert C. Marsh.

Second Corporal, Hamilton Cushing.

Third Corporal, John Rohrer.

Fourth Corporal, John Rea.

Fifth Corporal, George Foidgt.

Sixth Corporal, William Linhart.

Seventh Corporal, Theodore P. Harris.

Eighth Corporal, William S. Obrien.

Musician, George H. Vinal. dd

Musician, Milton I. Harrison.



Ackerson, Edward Muma, John

Anthony, Charles Myers, Agustus dd

Baker, Henry Morris, H. Oli

Bailey, Girard Nemsgear, Nicholas

Burr, Andrew Oldham, Joseph F.

Brunner, Charles O'Neil, Dennis

Briatha, Edward Parshelle, M. James

Banaman, John Palmer, Samuel

Bosart, W. Louis Perlis, John

Caldwell, W. James Pitty, John

Copes, William Quinn, Henry dd

Corey, William R. Rust, Nathaniel

Crooker, Frank Rowling,---

Clingman, P. Alonzo Raffensperger, John

Case, J. Alfred Reily, John dd

Drake, W. George dd Simpson, Joseph

Dunlap, Charles Suit, Elias

Elder, Wallace Stiner, L. Martin

Einerick, M. Charles Spar, M. Wm.

Finch, Albert Smith, M. Daniel

Fhasher, Jacob S. Slough, Abraham

Funk, A. John Steinaety, S. Wilson

Foinshill, C. Henry Shryock. I. Eldreth

Geiger, Francis M. Steel, A. Tieford

Gibbs, Redin Spencer, Myron dd

Holdemen, W. George Sterzenback, George

Hamilton. James Street, C. William

Hatfield, James Thresher, Frederick

318 - HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.

Hershburg, Louie

Herschler, Louis

Humphries, Charles

Hayes, Henry

Hirshman, John

Knouse, B. Addison

Lafferty, William D.

Lawrence, W. Rawlin

Loyd, Edward

Markwood, J. Thomas

May, William

Minagan, Dennis

Welchaus, James, pd Corporal

Trounsdle, C. John

Tiernan, Isaac

Toland, C. Jerry

Thomas, A. Simeon

Toland, M. Owen

Theyer, M. Oscar

Vallentine, Walter

Woodrow, David

Wons, A. Edward

Welsh, William

Wiley, A. Isaac

Ziegler, Moses

NINETY-FOURTH O. V. I.

This Company was organized at Camp Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, under the immediate supervision of Col. Joseph W. Frizell. The officers were appointed on the 22d of July, 1872, and, so vigorously was the recruiting prosecuted, that in just. one month 1,0111 men were mustered into the United States service.

On the 28th of August, without uniforms or camp equipage, and never having been drilled as a regiment, it was ordered to Kentucky to resist the approaching columns of Kirby Smith. The colors of the Ninety-fourth are emblazoned with the battle names of Hoover's Gap, Dug Gap, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Sherman's march to Atlanta, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Kingston, Pumpkin Vine Creek. Kenesaw Mountain, and some half a dozen others. It was the first body of troops to enter Raleigh, N. C., was in the. grand review at Washington, where it was mustered out on the 6th of June, 1865), with an aggregate of 338 men, "All that were left of them, left of" one thousand and ten.

Clark County contributed Companies A and G of this regiment. Col. David King went out as Major of this corps, and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel.

The following is from official rolls, field notes, and statements from Capts. Winger and McConkey, and others

COMPANY A (PERRY STEWART'S, AFTERWARD AMAZIAH

WINGER'S), NINETY-FOURTH O. V. I.

Captain, Perry Stewart.

First Lieutenant, Hezekiah Kershner.

Second Lieutenant, Awaziah Winger. pd Captain.

First Sergeant, Henry C. Cushman. pd First Lieutenant.

Second Sergeant, George Elder pd Second Lieutenant.

Third Sergeant, William H. Arbogast.

Fourth Sergeant, George W. Hardacre.

Fifth Sergeant, Levi Kolp.

First Corporal, John Symonds. k

Second Corporal, John V. Pursell. w

Third Corporal, Thomas C. Hirst. w

Fourth Corporal, Jacob Volmer. p

Fifth Corporal, Samuel Shellabarger. d

Sixth Corporal William A. Roberts.

Seventh Corporal, Andrew C. Glace. w dd

Eighth Corporal, Jacob A. Henkle.

Teamster, Cyrus Rhodes.

Musician, Frederick Baugh. dd

Musician, Valerius C. Gelwicks.

Alexander, William J.

Albin, Lemuel k

Babb, Jacob S. d d

Baker, William C. d p

Baker, Ru,iolph

Bennett, Lucius A.

Bruner, Adam

Babb, Peter k

Bruner, John

Conrad, G. W.

Clum, George

Collie, John S.

Collson, I. M.

Conklin, David J.

Cowan, Samuel S.

Colison, Samuel R. dd

Crane, Charles A.

Detrick, George

Detrick, Samuel

Dessenberg, John

Doyle, Thomas

Dudley, Nathan T.

Elder, W.

Elder, R. N.

Filbert, T. P. k

Faux, J. C.

Faux, James

Fell, Williams

Filbert, Jacob C.

Gordon. Olly k

Gram, Joseph

Grisso, George

Hagan, Augustus

Hensley, Adam

Haynes. William H.

Harris, Samuel, .

Hardacre. Milton k

Harrington, John dd

Heffley, Charles

Henkle, Clark

Henslee, Peter H.

Heneley, John

Herr, John

Herman, William H.

Hoffman, Martin

Hoover, Michael

Huffman, Peter

Hughes, Patrick

Jenkins, Daniel

Kauffman, Abraham

Kingore, Samnel D. w

Kitchen, Ed N

Leedle, Richard

Lohnes, George, k

McKinlee, David E.

McKinney, Tully p

Minnich, Joseph

Minnich, John L.

Mills, Thomas D.

Miller, Samuel

Moore, William, Jr.

Patterson, David

Pool, Roswell A. dd

Parks, Charles

Rickett, Robert k

Shay, Timothy

Schaeffer, Joseph W

Schrader, William d

Schuman, Joseph S.

Sidenetick, Daniel

Sidenetick. J. H. k

Simpson, George

Snitz, George

Sparr, Andrew J. w

Stewart, James

Swabb, Solomon

Taylor, Elijah

Twist, George W. w

Varvel, John P.

Walker, Robert J.

Walker, Joseph S.

Winger. Benjamin D. d

Winger, Granville

Whitmyer, Adam R. w

Wooley. Samuel

Ward, Timothy

Young, Daniel

Young, Malcolm

NOTE-The above is copied from the Republic issued the day that this company returned. It has been inspected by Capts. Winger and Perry Stewart, and pronounced correct.

CO. G (GIBSON'S, AFTERWARD M'CONKEYS), NINETY-FOURTH O. V. I.

Captain, Charles U. Gibson. pd Major

First Lieutenant, Nathan M. McConkey. pd Captain.

Second Lieutenant, Morrison M. Markwith. pd First Lieutenant.

Sergeant, George W. Wilson. pd Second Lieutenant.

First Sergeant, Hiram L. McConkey.

Sergeant David B. Hale.

Sergeant, Marflitt Hawkin.

First Sergeant, James B. Cross k

Sergeant, Benjamin Golden. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.

Corporal, Aaron S. Turner.

Corporal, William Jones.

Corporal, John W. Ball.

Corporal, Eli Ropp.

Corporal, George W. Harris. d

Corporal, William Kills. wd

Corporal, Harrison Willson.

Corporal, Isaiah Wood. w

Corporal, Franklin B. Turner. Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.

Wagoner, Levi McClintic. d

Thomas B. Finney.

Bymaster, George W. w

Cremer, Samuel G.

Evans, William

Fuller, Absalom J.

Harnish, Jacob p

Hartley. Samuel

Jones, Sandusky

Judy, Jesse

Lintner, Julius

Lockhart, John

Mickin, Michael

McCorkle, George W.

Near, William H.

Pearson, George L.

Ropp, John W.

Roberts, Isaac M.

Turbutton, Jesse

Wiltison, Edmund B.

Wilson, Henry

Wilson, John

Bumgardner, George W.

Ritchie, John S. p

Cremer, Andrew d

Cox, Melyn d

Davis, Archibald d

Demoy, Jacob M.

Dulany, John W. d

Harden, Thomas d

Johnson, John W. d

Jones, Sylvester d

Laybourn, Henry V. d

Muma, Christian d

Palmer, Francis M. d

Rohrer. E. d

Stephenson, Joel d

Stephenson, Alexander d

Young, William R. d

Barringer, Benjamin

Bumgardner, Isaac

Clayton, William H.

Evans, Jesse M.

Ferguson, Enos N.

Fisher, Joseph H

Hammon, Jacob

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Waltman, Joseph p

Bell, Wales M. k

Dutro, John k

Lockhart, James k

Taylor, Stephen D. k

Beason, George W, d

Beason, James V. d

Harris, William J.

Hoover, John

Melona, James

Price, Isaac D.

Slusser, George

Wallace, William

Wingfield, Felix w

TRANSFERRED TO V. R. C.

Everhart, William C

Roberts, Daniel M.

Lang, James

Smallwood, William

Near, James

Tavender, Flavius

Wilson, John

ENLISTED AS VETERAN.

Brielry, Henry C. Shanks, William B.

NOTE.-The above is from a very complete and well preserved official duplicate, furnished by Capt. McConkey.

SEVENTEENTH OHIO (BLOUNTS) INDEPENDENT BATTERY.

This Battery was organized at Dayton, Ohio, by Capt. A. A. Blount, and mustered in the United States service at that place on the 21st of August, 1862. It entered the field oil the 3d of September, to assist in repelling an expected attach front Gen. Kirby Smith. It was present at the destruction of O. & S, Railway, and at tile five days' fight at the Chickasaw Bayou ; it participated in the capture oŁ Arkansas Post. Where it suffered much from disease, poor rations, and no surgical attention. It is next found with the Thirteenth Army Corps, in the campaigns against Vicksburg, and has engaged in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, and forty-seven clays in the siege of Vicksburg ; after which it took part in the demonstrations against Jackson, and went with the Thirteenth Army Corps to New Orleans, where it arrived about the middle of August. It was in the fight it Grand Coteau, November 3, 1863, where it lost twenty-five men twenty-one horses, one gun, and one caisson. Next it took part in the capture of Fort, Morgan, and was in the expedition against the city of Mobile. While in the service, the Seventeenth was in ten battles and sieges, fired 14,000 rounds ammunition, lost upward of forty men by Heath, and marched more than ten thousand miles by land and water, It was one of the organizations which received the thanks of tile Ohio Legislature for services at Arkansas Post, and was honorably mentioned in the official reports of Gen.. A. J. Smith, McClernand, Burbridge, Washburn and Col. Owen, by the last, for special services at. Grand Coteau.

Captain, Ambrose A. Blount.

Captain, Charles S. Rice.

First Lieutenant, Georg, A. Ege,

First Lieutenant, William Hunt, Jr.

First Lieutenant, Absolorn H. Mattox.

Second Lieutenant, William C.. Howard.

Second Lieutenant, Jeremiah Yeazel.

Second Lieutenant, Abner Tattle. d

Second Lieutenant, Absalom H. Mattox, pd First Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant. Wm. Hunt, Jr., pd First Lieutenant.

Second Lieutenant, Frank H. Houghton.

Second Lieutenant, Solomon R. Strayer.

First Sergeant, Clay H. Osborn.

Quartermaster Sergeant, John Fry.

Sergeant, John L. Kyle.

Sergeant, John Osborn.

Sergeant, Martin Mahar.

Sergeant, John E. Tuttle.

Sergeant, Emanuel Mitzell.

Corporal, John Huffman.

Corporal, John B. Croft.

Corporal, Henry J. May.

Corporal, Wm. A. Yeazell.

Corporal, William Roller.

Corporal, Jacob Stoler,

Corporal, Upton Elifritz„ Pd First Lieutenant 0. N. G.

Corporal, Isaiah Richards.

Corporal, John Sultzbaugh.

Bugler, William Eby

Artificer, Robert B. Canfield.

Artificer Frederick J Funk.

Arthur, Joseph

Berker, Soloman P.

Brand, James

Barcafer, Clemens

Barr, Andrew

Boyer, Adam C.

Bukingham, Oliver M.

Clark, Oliver T. dd

Condron, Thomas

Cunningham, P. dd

Chamberlin, Usiah

Doyle, Frank

Davy, Thomas P.

Elifritz, Charles

Fry, Henry

Freeman, John F.

Freeman, Samuel dd

Gorden, Giles

Hyle, Samuel

Hause, Samuel B.

Judy, David

Juppenlatz, Fred. D. dd

Kendig, Martin

Kiger, Moses

Kelley, Charles W.

Breneman, Henry M.

Bishop, Benjamin

Burns, Bernard

Dalie, John G.

De Lang, Alfred

Dolon, William

Gallagher, James

Hooren, Alfred

Harrison, William H.

Jackson, Augustus

Kennedy, John

Levick, John P. p

Livingston, William

May, John A.

Nicholas, Sebastian C. p

Nixon, Morris H.

Nixon, Martin

Prince, James K.

Pry, Jacob B.

Quinn, John p

Rodgers, Hamilton A. dd

Reed, John

Sheckey, Valentine

Scranton, James H. p

Sultzbach, Henry

Shipman, Hampton dd

Stover, Martin L.

Sprecher, Gus A.

Sparrow, Elisha dd

Teach, Martin

Troxel, Robert dd

Ulery, Abraham

Venrick, Henry J.

Venrick, Levi

Vinal, William H.

Warner, William

Weeks, Charles E.

Whitmyer, Israel dd

Webb, John dd

Welsh, John B.

Wright, J. Clayton

Wheatly, F. H. dd

Lowery, James M.

Martin, William C.

Mason, Frank

Nall, Henry

Tucker, Albert J.

Woodall, John

Wood, Charles

Snyder, Edwin dd

Smith, William

Shochey, Isaac dd

Shockey, Joseph dd

Teach, Isaiah

Thompson, Henry

Thatcher, John L. dd

Allbright, Solomon

Butler, John

Bumcrats, Samuel M.

Brant, Cooks

Bumcrats, James S.

Coffee, Jeremiah

Clindeh, Andrew

Dwane, Edwin dd

Filch, Charles

Goudy, William A. d

Heaslett, Abram E.

Kiblinger, Jacob

Ledbetter, Joseph

Moody, Peter d

McKanny, Patrick d

Nowlon, William

Phares, James

Canada, Matthew

Hardman, Nelson

Wentz, Charles R.

Brown, William, pd Major

Davy, George F.

Foley, James W. dd

Fry, George W,

Gotwals, Christian dd

Haley, Michael dd

Haley, Luke

Harrison, John F.

King, Mathew

Mills, Thomas

Potter, B. Charles dd

Perry, John

Robbins, Chan. Jr., pd Lieutenant U. S. Col'd Troops

Shorkey, Jacob M.

Scott, John

Shottler, Fredrick dd

Venrick, Adam dd

Wilker, William D.

Wood, William J.

Wolf, John W.

Alexander, William J.

Crawford, Eli

Hunt, William F.

Lodge, William N.

Littler, Nathan C.

Moody, James

McGlynn, Thomas

Mitchell, Charles E.

Rue, Walter

Shoupe, William A.

Smith, Samuel B.

NOTE- The data for the above are from rolls, notes and statements, furnished by Corporals Upton Elifritz and Isaiah Richards, late of this command.

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FORTY-FIFTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

The Forty-fifth O. V. I. was mustered into service on the 19th of August, 1862. It was first engaged at Dutton's Hill, March 3, 1863, next at "Captain West's." It was one of the regiments sent up from the front to help capture John Morgan. During this movement, the Forty-fifth lost one man, with several wounded. At Philadelphia, Tenn., several were killed and wounded, and many captured by the enemy. In Knoxville, at Bear's Station, Resaca, in many of the actions which marked the Atlanta campaign ; alt, Lovejoy's Station, New Hope Church, Dallas, Lost Mountain, in front. of Kenesaw Mountain, and many other points, the Forty-fifth upheld the standard of the nation, and each man made good tile oath that he had taken at the outset, "against all their enemies whatsoever." In November, 1864, the Fourth Corps, to which the regiment belonged, participated in the battle of Franklin, and afterward in the two days' fight in front of Nashville. The. regiment was mustered out on the 15th of June. 1865, within two months of the expiration of its term of service.

Sergeant, Jacob D. Amos, pd Lieut.

Ariengrouse, Joseph

Bradford. A. pd 1st Lieut.

Botkin, Wallace k

Botkin, William dp

Bassford, John L.

Brenner, Daniel, Corp.

Bennett, William

Bussard, Peter p

Botkin, A. S.

Coon, Wm. H.. Corp..

Campbell, Andrew

Clarke. Wm. B.

Courter, David I.

Cook, Henry F.

Cramer, James

Dinsmore, F. H.

Daniel, John M. d

Dillow, Peter

Estep, William d w

Estep, John W. p

Franklin, Benjamin w

Franklin, John N. d

Franklin, David L. W.

Franklin, William M. w

Glover, James H. pd Q. M Sergt.

Garrard, Joseph

Garrard, James

Hammer, Jacob

Holmes. Cyrus L. pd Com Sergt.

Henslee, L.

Hodgson. Isaac

Hinkle, George W

Hunt, Josiah.J. B.

Henry, William H.

Heaton, T. J.

Heaton, Marion

Hiltebrun, Eli M. p

Hart, Joseph E. w

Harrison, Whittaker d

Heaton, Amos dp

Jones, William W.

Jitt, William H.

Moore, Channey D.

Morningstar, Jacob

Morris, Thomas P.

Macmanama. James p

McDaniel, John

Meyers, Joseph k

Morris, Wm. H., Corp.

O'Brien, Thomas pd Sergt.

Powell, Kelso drowned

Patterson. Francis w p

Randall. Milo

Steele, Joseph H.

Stanford, George W.

Smith, Charles W. J. d

Sparks, George pd 1st Lieut.

Troxall, William H.

Ward, Daniel D. p

Wilson, Jasper N. w

Webb, Findley

RECRUITS CREDITED TO CLARK COUNTY

Berkley, James A.

Bair, John W.

Barr, John

Brown, Thomas (not mustered in)

Fiechtner, John I

Galloway, Omis

Horr, W. P.

Loy, Frank

Millington, Anton

Otterson, William

People, Van B.

Strausburgh, William

Stouder, Nicholas

Spencer. Harry C.

Spangleberger, John

Simon, A. R.

Waight, Austin L.

Ward, George

Ware, Joel

Wilkinson, Joseph

Yeager, George W.

THE SQUIRREL HUNTERS.

In September, 1862, the rebel forces, under Kirby Smith, made a demonstration in front of Cincinnati, which, at that time, was in a comparatively unprotected condition. Immediate preparations were begun for the proper reception of the attacking force. Business was suspended, and the city placed under the strict requirements of martial law. Every one was armed with something, and assigned to duty, either in the ranks of the militia, or in the gangs of laborers on the earthworks. Gov. Tod called upon the citizens of the State to rally to the defense of its Southern border, and the " Squirrel Hunters came by thousands." The command of the city and environs was given to Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace, who, upon taking his cave of the district, after the threatened clanger had been averted, issued the address from which this quotation is made : "You were appealed to. The answer will never he forgotten. Paris may have seen something like it in her revolutionary days, but the cities of America never did." The Legislature passed a resolution of thanks, and authorized the issue of a finely executed lithographic discharge certificate to every one of the minute-men who rushed to the rescue.

Clark County furnished a great number of men during this short call. As little effort was made to keep any record of the impromptu organizations, the only data to be lead is from the mouths of those who participated in the movement, and an occasional scrap from some private note book. From one of the latter, in possession of W. J. Irving. the following roll is taken:

Captain, Luther Brown, dd commanding the Provisional Battalion.

Lieutenant, Edward M. Doty, commanding the company.

Lieutenant, Martin Carey.

First Sergeant, William J. Irving.

Ashley, M. M.

Archford, T.

Arbogast, Harvey

Alexander, A. J.

Alters, A.

Buffington, S. K.

Burnett, W. R.

Bancroft, -

Buffington, B. V.

Baker, J. E.

Brown. Lew

Bockway, F.

Brain, w. G.

Bacon, Charles H.

Blakeney, W.

Bancroft. L.

Burnett, Theodore

Bretney, Clay

Crooker, H. E.

Crooker, C. J.

Craig, W.

Cooper, J. M.

Coles, F. E.

Carrigan, J.

Compton, D.

Compton, C. H.

Cochran, A. P. L.

Castle, Mart

Christey, R. V. B.

Croal, A. B.

Clark, Lew

Cushmer, D.

Coleman, J. Lamar

Dawson, H.

Dean, A.

Driscol, George W.

Dorwin, L. C.

Johnson, E.

King, C.

Kennedy, M.

Keller, Jerry

Kershner, L.

Ludlow, F.

Ludlow, J. W.

Lowry, J. W.

Lock, W. B.

Littler, J. H.

Leffel, F.

Michael, W. G.

McIntire, A. H.

McIntire, S. S.

Martin, J. C.

May, J.

McLean, D.

Miller, C. J.

Moody, J.

Meenick, R. B.

Miller, C.

Moore, Morrison

Myers, Edward

McCormic, F.

Muzzy, R. H.

Neill, W. W.

Nixon, H. M.

Nelson, H.

Neely, D. W.

Nash, M.

Peterson, H.

Phillips, H. Z.

Phillips, Jason W.

Powell, S.

Powers, J. W.

Paige, A. J.

Pierce, C. H.

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Dunlap, A.

French, Q. A.

Foos, L. M

Foos, G. S.

Flemming, J.

Foley, H. C.

Funk, J.

Fisher, C.

Green, G. W.

Green, F. W.

Humphreys, J. W

Harrison, J. M.

Himes, J. M.

Hubbells, R.

Holt, C. B.

Huffman, A. O.

Hayward, J. N.

Hass, G. W.

Huckins, J.

Humphrey, A. J.

Hatch, Asa

Hartstoon, Fred

Pool, Rudd

Runyon, A. L.

Roderick, C.

Shaffer, S. N.

Stewart, John

Sheader, John

Spencer, R. K.

Skilman, Phi

Smith, Nelson

Spicer, -

Shaw, W.

Smith, Ed.

Simpson, Ed.

Steelman, W.

Turner, G. W.

Tolland, Moses

Williams, E. A.

Wood, Samuel

Wait, Oscar

Wright, W.

Ward, Washington

Ward, John

Worthington, John.

ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

This regiment was organized at Piqua, Ohio, on the 3d of October, 1862. Gen. J. Warren Keifer, then Major of the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was appointed to the command, and promoted to the rank of Colonel. October 19, it left for the field. I During its term of service, the regiment- Was in twenty-one engagements, and sustained a loss of seven hundred and ninety-five men, in killed. wounded and missing. The late Maj. Luther Brown went out as Captain of Company 1, and served to the end of the war. The data for the roll, and history of this company, are from Reid's "Ohio in the War," and notes furnished by Sergt. Charles H. Berry, late private of this command.

COMPANY I (LUTHER BROWN'S), ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH

OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

Captain, Luther Brown, w, pd Major, dd

First Lieutenant, William A. Hathaway, k

Second Lieutenant, Thomas I. Weakley, p Capt.

First Sergeant, Henry H. Stevens k

Second Sergeant, Albert H. Hubbard.

Third Sergeant. Erastus Layton

Fourth Sergeant, John W. Steelman, w

Fifth Sergeant, William T, Soward

First Corporal, Edward McGilton

Second Corporal, David King, w

Third Corporal, Matthew Overpack, k

Fourth Corporal, Washington S. Grimm

Fifth Corporal, William Wise, w

Sixth Corporal, Joseph S. Dever

Seventh Corporal, Isaiah C. Reese

Eighth Corporal, James D. Dickerson



PRIVATES.

Aspinall, Thos. B.

Aepinall, Richard B.

Anderson, Martin, w

Berry, Chas. H.

Berry, Thos. S., w

Biggs, John

Boyd, James D.

Barr, Elias A. w

Barr, Jacob

Barr, Saml., w and d

Baird, Robert L. k

Cox, John W.w

Chatterton, John w

Clayton, Thomas d

Clouse, John

Davidson. Henry d

Fry, Jacob d

Forbes, Wm., d and p

Ginavan, Alexander

Gummer, Ruben M.

Harris, Ezra C. w

Hubbard, Bernard S.

Honafinger, John H.

Hurst, John V. w

Hutchinson, Henry

Kuro, James E.

Kaufman, Henry, w

Kelley, James, w

Kingore, Charles

Lamme, Edwin H.

Leighman, Christian

Lipencott, Darius

Lipencott, John R.

Littlejohn, George W., w

Lowman, Leroy B.

Ludy, Samuel, k

Martin. Andrew J.

Motts, Elias, k

Metcalf, Samuel

Metcalf, Swithen, w and d

Maxson, Simon, w

McCord, Ogden

Munk, John, k

McGilton, James

McAllister, Malcolm, d

Overpack, Ceorge, w

Polhemus, Aaron, w and d

Petty, John, k

Raffensperger, Peter

Romy, Greene P.

Reese, Hiram C.

Robertson, Wm. A. w

Ruffin, Chas. d w

Ruffin, Saml.

Sprowl, Elias

Stirkle, Benj.

Stirkle, Henry

Spahr, Joshua L.

Shellenberger; Jonas N.

Shrader, Isaac

Skillman, Philander

Sensabaugh, John

Slentz, Henry

Snyder, Peter, w

Troxell. George W., d

Trout, Henry S.

Warfield, Jos., drowned

Waldron, Thomas

Williams, Isaac, d

Waider, William L.

Walker, Jessie S., d

Wentz, Samuel P.

Wentz, Elden, w

Wissinger, John, w

Wallace, Hugh M.

Yonker, Henry

Yonker, Chas., w

Yetter, Amos, w

Seigler. Moses, k

RECRUITS RECEIVED APRIL. 3, 1863.

Saylor Gardner

Scott Cory

Joseph Kelley

Richard Sparrow

Absolom Sparrow d

Avery Griffith k

Jules R. Bruce

James Cunningham

John Ward

Zachariah Hooper

William Racy

Barney Quinn

Ezekiel Maxwell, w

NOTE.-One man lost, at the Wilderness. June 6, 1865, who enlisted under an assumed name.

THE COLORS OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH.

After its organization, and before the regiment left Ohio for the front, the ladies of the city of Piqua presented to the regiment a beautiful stand of colors. On receiving them from the hands of the ladies, the regiment gave a pledge that they should never be dishonored while in their keeping. Nobly was that pledge kept. For three long. eventful years, in camp, on the toilsome march, on the field of mortal combat, midst the smoke and thunder of more than tWenty battles, the colors of the One Hundred and Tenth were never dishonored by desertion of their defenders, or the touch of an enemy's hand. The stand of colors presented by the ladies were carried from 1862 up to the spring of 1864, when the colors. or battle-flag, torn and battle-stained, was by a vote of the regiment presented to Gen. J. Warren Keifer. The banner received from the ladies, and the new flag obtained in 1864, were carried to the close of the War. The colors of the One Hundred and Tenth were carried on the fields of Winchester, j June 13, 14 and 15, 1863, Wapping Heights. Kelly's Ford, Brandy Station, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Gaines' Mills, Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg, June 22, 1864, Monocacy. Charlestown, Smithfield. Winchester, 1864. Flint Hill, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Petersburg, March 25, 1865, Petersburg, April 2. 1865, Sailors' Creek and Appomattox.

Twice the colors of the One Hundred and Tenth fell from the hands of its slain defenders. Three times was its staff pierced by the enemy's bullets, and sixty balls passed through its folds. but no enemy's hand ever dishonored or defiled it by' a touch. It waved in triumph over the glorious fields of Cedar Creek. Richmond and

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Appomattox, being one of the first to cross the works at Cedar Creek and Richmond. When the regiment -vas mustered out in 1865, the colors then carried were deposited at the State capital, where they now are.

COMPANY C, ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH O. V. I.

Captain, Nathan S. Smith.

Captain, William A. Hathaway. k

Captain, Henry H. Stevens. k

Captain, John T. Sherar.

First Lieutenant, John Cannon.

Second Lieutenant, Paris Burney. p d

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.

First Sergeant, George O. McMillen. pd k

Second Sergeant, Amos Shaul. pd w

Third Sergeant, Samuel Robinson. w

Fourth Sergeant, Russel B. McCollum. p

Fifth Sergeant, Francis M. McMillen. w pd

First Corporal, Darwin Pierce. w

Second Corporal, James T. McKinnon. w p

Third Corporal, James Lambing.

Fourth Corporal, George W. Little. w

Fifth Corporal, Finley B. Newson.

Sixth Corporal, George W. Hamilton. w p

Seventh Corporal, William Sheets.

Eighth Corporal, William Hamilton.

Musician, George L. Mull. p

PRIVATES.

Anderson, Harmon p

Anderson, Isaac w p

Arbenz, Solomon w p

Akers, George W w

Arbogast, Eli p

Anglebarger, David

Bennett, Joseph F. d

Bennett, Henry L.

Bennett, Enoch M. p

Brown, John p

Clemens, Wilson M D w

Cheney, William w

Coss, John w

Canada, Samuel pd

Cavanaugh, John w p

Conway, Patrick

Chancellor, James M. w p

Cory, Josephus N p

Clark, Joseph P.

Curl, John

Cyster, John G.

Day, William

Dwyer, Michael k

Daily, Harrison H.

Denendan, Thomas w p

Edwards, Robert H

Griffith, James W. w pd

Griffith, John T. k

Hope, James w p

Hope, Christopher p

Huffman, George d

Hoffman, William k

Hicks, Thomas J.

Hendrix, John k

Johnson, David L.

Kinert, William E.

King, Spencer p

Long, John T

McKinnon, Joseph H. w

McCormick, Patrick w p

McKinney, K M w p

Maywood, Walter

Marshall, Freeman

Neer, Joseph w

Osborn, Jacob R

Obenchain, Samuel w

Pierce, John L. p

Paullin, Charles

Peters, Samuel

Polley, Daniel D J w

Reeder, der, Louis J k

Russ, David

Sweet, Bynner B.

Schickendantz, Joseph

Stewart William

Sheets, James H. p

Scheetz. Francs w p

Smith, Thomas k

Smith, Benjamin w

Scott, Leonard p

Scorse, Alcetus J p

Truitt, George P. k

Thorp, Wilber B. pd

Trumbo, Levi M. d

Taylor, Morrison

Vance, Thomas w p

Willhide, Thomas C. p

Welch, Patrick w

Warrington, John W w

Wiley. Robert W. p pd

RECRUITS.

Bricher, Amos

Bricker, Cernelius

Coss, David d

Cooper, Joseph

Clancey, John w

DeHaven, Jesse

Eppinger, Oliver

Forbes, George W. p

Hupe, Luke d

Hankins, Charles p

Hill, William

Kennedy, John d

Longshore, John

Marsh, Milton w

May, Chrisian w

Morgan, George W.

Newton, Franklin

Powell, William w

Suman, Eli J.

Sewin, Amos d

Thomas. Noah w

Thomas, William R. w

Wheatley, Joseph H. k

Watson, Charles

Whitman, John k

Wheatley. Charles k

At the storming of Petersburg. Va., April 2, 1365, Sergt. Francis M. McMillan captured twelve prisoners, two pieces of artillery and one flag. This gallant act received honorable mention in general orders. Sergt. was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major of the regiment.

NOTE.-This toll, remarks and color history is by Russel B. McCollum, late First Sergeant in command of this company when mustered out.

BAND OF THE SECOND BRIGADE, THIRD

DIVISION, SIXTH ARMY CORPS.

Leader, Henry C. Hawken.

McIntire, Samuel C. dd

Irvin, William H. dd

Christie, R. V. B.

Harrison, William H.

Allers, August

Worthington, John N.

Cashman, James L.

King, John dd

Daly, James

Dungan, Jahiel dd.

This body was one of the standard organizations from Clark County. It was mainly composed of the ;ante men who formed the. band of tire three months' regiment (Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry), and, after the war, became what was known as Hawk en's Band. In the fall of 1876, the members of this band enlisted in the National Guard of Ohio as musicians, and were thereafter known as the Seventh Regiment Band.

In the early part of March, 1881, the entire outfit of the Seventh Regiment Band, consisting of instruments, uniforms, music and other property was destroyed by, fire, and the organization ceased to exist.

From a former member of this band, the following details have been obtained:

"The band, sixteen strong, left Springfield for Columbus on the 23d November, 1863, ill charge of Provost Marshal James Fleming, who was the Sheriff of this county. The party arrived safely, and, with no desertions, it was quartered at the American Hotel for a time. After being mustered into the service, tire band was quartered at the Todd Barracks until it could be sent to the brigade. During their stay in Columbus, the members of this body received special attention from Gov. Tod and other high officer;, from Columbus to Washington, D. C., and the boys found themselves at the Soldier's Rest in a crowded and uncomfortable condition.

One of the men found an Irishman trying to crowd him out of his place on the floor, and gave: him to understand that he was awake, and realized what was going on 'Am I crowding gees ?' says Pat ; 'Yes you are,' says the horn-blower. `I don't care a d-n if I am,' replied the Irishman, who, being the strongest, preserved his position, and there was one less in that bed. At camp distribution, the band found themselves, with two or three hundred others, standing in a drizzling rain, in front of the tent of the commanding officer, who was to assign them to quarters. One of the men, who was nearest the door of the tent, spoke up promptly, `Where you going to put us fellers ?' A-going to put you where we please when we get ready,' was the reply, and he (lid put them into a lot of old bell tents with plenty of mud, where one or two

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of the boys began to play for amusement. This brought an officer to the spot, who introduced himself with. 'Why in h-l didn't you tell us you lead a band along ? and you would have lead better quarters.' He then gave them quarters in a house, where they were during the cold New Fear's of 1864."

On the 4th of January, 1864, the band joined the brigade at Brandy Station, find were quartered with the 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. From this until the close of the war, the band followed the tide of war, and were mustered out upon the disbandment of the volunteer forces.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH O. V. I.

This regiment was organized at Camp Taylor, near Cleveland, Ohio, August 10, 1863, and was mustered in for the term of six months. It formed a part of DeCourcy's Brigade, at the surrender of Cumberland Gap, and was on garrison duty at that point until the 2d of December,' when it went into the engagement at Clinch River. During the winter following. the regiment suffered severely from cold, disease, want of rations, etc., though not to the extent that other troops that were brigaded with them did. From Reid's " Ohio in the War," the following extract is taken: "The partial exemptions of the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth tray well be attributed to the untiring efforts of its commander. Col. Howard D. John, and its faithful Surgeon, Dr. James W. Smith, of Wellington, Ohio."

The regiment was mustered out tit Cleveland, from March 5 to 11, 1864. Company C, of this organization, was mainly from this county, and was commanded by the late Capt. Richard Montjoy.

COMPANY C (MONTJOY'S), ONE RUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH O. V. I.

Captain Richard Montjoy. dd

First Lieutenant, William J. Irvin.

Second Lieutenant, Charles Anthony. pd Captain Ohio National Guard.

First Sergeant, Charles H. Pierce.

Second Sergeant, H. H. McCartney.

Third Sergeant, Wilson Steinmetz.

Fourth Sergeant, Moses S. Wilson.

Fifth Sergeant, L. N. Crossland.

First Corporal, A. J. Clingan.

Second Corporal. Frank Crocker.

Third Corporal, T. J. Markwood.

Fourth Corporal, E. J. Stewart.

Fifth Corporal, G. W. Drake.

Sixth Corporal, W. R. Corey.

Seventh Corporal, L. D. Wheeler.

Eighth Corporal, David Martin.

Musician, Frank F. Frye.

Musician, M J. Harrison.

Musician, W. J. Irvin.



Alexander, W. J.

Bradford, Ed

Brown, Ed

Brown, George

Binkley, Ringgold

Bell, James

Burnett, Theodore

Corbett, Mark

Crossland, Allen

Carlisle, H. T.

Davidson, O.

Daily, Orson

Faren, Jacob

Fitzharris, M.

Hays, A. H.

Hayward, George B.

Hill, George A.

Hershberg, Henry

Johnson, Lewis

Lankanan, John

Larbourn, L.

Lemmon, T. C.

Logan, W. C.

May, W.

Morehead, J. W.

McCreight, D. B.

McCartney, J. McCormick, W.

McDougal, J. W.

McIntire, O. K.

Matson., Asa

Nitchman, John

O'Brien, Richard

Porter, J. N.

Phillips, H. G.

Powell. Samuel

Pratt, Horace

Poppert, Frank

Pence, A.

Palmer, Theo

Runyan, L.

Robins, M. J.

Shaffer, J. D.

Smith, W. C.

Smith, W. G.

Shipps, Robert

Swope, W.

Shaffer, Abe

Sykes, Alex V.

Snyder, J.

Schmidt, John

Spitual, Jacob

Scott, William

Sherman, John W.

Taylor, N. R.

Tavanner, N.

Temple, C.

Trimmer, David

Taylor. H. N.

Vinal, Geo. H. pit Sergt. Maj.

Wallace, J. W.

Wheeler, J.

Weishael, Washington

Worthington, William

Wolf, D. R.

White, J.

Whitcomb, G. W.

Waggle, B. F.

Warner, E. A.

Zimmerman, H.

COLORS OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY- NINTH REGIMENT.

The two silken colors of "Regulation" pattern were issued by the State to Col. John while in camp at Cleveland ; the National color was pierced by a bullet during the Chinch River affair. Company C being the color company, its commander retained the color in his possession, after the return of the regiment.

NOTE.-This roll was copied from the field-book of First Sergeant Charles H. Pierce, of this Company.

FIRST OHIO HEAVY ARTILLERY



was organized from the One Hundred and Seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the summer of 1863. August 12th of that year is the date of its muster, as an artillery corps. It eras composed of twelve companies, with five officers and one hundred and forty-seven men each, and an aggregate strength of one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine officers and men.

During its recruitment, it constructed the extensive earthworks around Covington anti Newport, making Cincinnati one of the strongest fortified cities in the Union. After a tedious march of nine days, through the deep snow and extreme cold, the regiment arrived at Knoxville, Tenn., the 9th of March, 1864. In August, it was one of the principle forces employed against Wheeler, to protect the rear of Sherman's army. Among other affairs in which this regiment participated, was the plan of trapping the rebel guerrillas, by taking possession of the fords at night, and ambushing them ; in this way Capt. Norman and his whole band of "Bushwackers;" were killed or taken prisoners. The First Heavy Artillery was with Gen. Stoneman in the advance of 18615, and after the surrender of Lee and Johnston, it was stationed in the mountains of Georgia and South Carolina until it was ordered to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where it was mustered out. and discharged on the 1st day of August, 1865.

NOTE-From official rolls and data furnished by W. W. Burnett.

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COMPANY R, FIRST HEAVY ARTILLERY.

First Lieutenant, Wm. H Wallace,

Vongilder, James

Waldron, John

Wildasin, Jas. K. P.

Owens, Samuel H.

Judy, Patrick

Wike, Albert

Frock, Daniel d

Fergason, Benjamin

Toland, Moses dd

Linaweaver, Wm. Corp.

Howell, Frank

Biser, Theodore

Burnett, Wm. W.

Cline, Henry

Farrel, Alexander

Ford, Wm. C.

Gilmore, Michael

Knott, David P.

Lacrone, Lewis

McCullough, George W. Corp.

McLellan, Abram

Byon, Michael

Sheets, Henry,

Sheets, Samuel

Strayer, John F.

Strayer, Edward L.

Moser, Isaac

West, Stacy

Burk, Wrn.

Cary, Joseph P.

Hill, Samuel, Sr.

Hill, Samuel, Jr.

Hill, Robert

Smithson, Win., dd

Hermon, Chas.

Jones, Edwin, d

Lowell, Henry

Cline, John L., Sergt.

Custer, Geo. L., Corp.

Castello. Patrick, Corp.

Copes, Wm., Corp.

Blair, John F. dd

Cordell, Israel.

Flynn, John. dd Soldier's Home.

Gellespie, Henry P. dd

Ingersoll, Albert L.

Lockhart, Jas. W.

Miller, Robert M.

Mendenhall, Jas. Corp.

Reid, Nelson

Rickert, Christian

Sayler, John W.

Store, Edwin R.

Thompson Wm. H.

Knott, John, d

FOURTH OHIO CAVALRY.

Baker, Jonathan F.

Coss, Samuel

Nye, Ephraim

Underwood, A. H. p

Warner, Philip, pd Capt.

Hedrick, P. L.

Landaker, Isaac

Shafer, James

Williams, H. K. pd Lieut.

Coss, Washington.

Fryer, Thomas

Pierce, Jacob

Warner, Lewis. w

Hedrick. John, pd Capt.

Hartwell, William

Landaker, Gideon.

Sprague, Charles.

THIRTY-FIFTH BATTALION.

The Thirty-Fifth Battalion of Ohio Militia of 1863, grew out of the efforts of Gen. Charles W. Hill, Adjutant General of Ohio, under Governor Tod, to organize the militia of the State in such a manner as to make it fit for some kind of service in case of urgent need. Little progress had been made, however, when the " urgent need" came in the shape of the celebrated " Morgan Raid." Then there was " hurrying to and fro ; ' the whole body of enrolled militia South of the National road was in a blaze of ardor. Companies, battalions and regiments were improvised, and turned loose after the raiding rebels. The force from Clark County was ordered to report at Camp Chase, which it did, and performed as much service as any like body of troops during that particular campaign.* After Morgan was captured, and the troops dismissed, the awakened interest was preserved by the organization of the Thirty-Fifth Battalion. This was done in the month of October, 1863 (this date is somewhat uncertain, as no record has yet been found of it), at the court house in this city, and resulted as follows

Colonel, Israel Stough.

Lieutenant Colonel, Edward M. Doty.

Major, Thomas W. Bown.

Adjutant, John B. Hagan.

Quarter Master, Richard D. Harrison.

* The reader is referred to the orders of Gov. Tod, and other paragraphs, in another part of this article.

Surgeon, D. M. Murray.

Sergeant Major Jason W. Phillips.

Quarter Master Sergeant, Joseph Miller.

Commissary Sergeant, Joseph D. Wood.

Company A, from Springfield, 75 men. Captain, Asa S. Bushnell; First Lieutenant, Richard L. Parker; Second Lieutenant, Asa Hatch.

Company B, from Springfield, 62 men. Captain, Ed. E. Ritter; First Lieutenant, Aaron Cochran; Second Lieutenant, William Reid.

Company C, from Pitchin and Clifton, 83 men. Captain, Albert Miller; First Lieutenant, Thomas E. Stewart; Second Lieutenant, Harvey H. Tuttle.

Company D, from South Charleston, 60 men. Captain, Alfred Bown; First Lieutenant, Elijah G. Coffin; Second Lieutenant, William Hudson.

Company E, from Medway, 63 men. Captain, J. L. McKinney; First Lieutenant, Jacob F:, Kauffman ; Second Lieutenant, James S. Horr.

Company F, from Lagonda, 73 men. Captain, Charles A. Welsh; First Lieutenant, Benjamin H. Warder; Second Lieutenant, M. L. France.

Company G, from ------, 63 men Captain, John E. Layton; First Lieutenant, Ira B. Miller; Second Lieutenant, C. S. Forgy.

Company H, from Enon, 72 men. Captain, Henry C. Cross; First Lieutenant, Jacob Hanes; Second Lieutenant, Samuel Esterline.



Total, 551 men.

During the winter of 1863-64, the companies were drilled, uniformed and partly armed, so that the following spring the corps was ready to receive the christening of "Ohio National Guard," which the Legislature had bestowed upon the organized militia of the State during the session of that winter. On the 25th of April, came the memorable order from Gov. Brough for thirty thousand National Guardsmen from Ohio for one bunBred days' service. The Thirty-fifth Battalion was ordered to Camp Dennison, Ohio, and condensed from eight companies to six. The corps was then distributed into three different regiments, and re-lettered as follows: Two companies to the One Hundred and Forty-Sixth Regiment (D and I) ; two companies to the One Hundred and Fifty-Second Regiment (E and K) ; two companies to the One Hundred and Fifty-Third Regiment (E and F), and one company to the One Hundred and Sixty-Eighth Regiment, which see. This disposes of the Thirty-Fifth Battalion, and brings us to the One Hundred Days' men of 1864.

ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT,

NATIONAL GUARD.

Major, Thomas W. Bown.

Acting Adjutant, Jason W. Phillips.

This regiment was mustered into the United States service at Camp Dennison, Ohio, on the 12th of May, 1864, and left for the field on the 17th. At Fayetteville, the regiment was infested by "Bushwhackers," and frequent dashes were made upon the pickets, making constant watchfulness necessary to prevent capture. On the 7th of September, 1864, the regiment was ordered to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where it was mustered out.

COMPANY D (MILLER'S) ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIXTY

OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

Captain, Alfred Miller.

First Lieutenant, Thomas E. Stewart.

Second Lieutenant, Harvey H. Tuttle.


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First Sergeant, John E. Stewart.

Second Sergeant, Webster Barrett.

Third Sergeant, Francis M. Berry.

Fourth Sergeant, John S. Anderson.

Fifth Sergeant, William L. Lafferty; Acting Sergeant Major.

First Corporal, David Tuttle.

Second Corporal, Solon Stratton.

Third Corporal, Francis M. Porter.

Fourth Corporal, Samuel W. Wilson.

Fifth Corporal, Columbus W. Baker.

Sixth Corporal, Wallace Elder.

Seventh Corporal, Oliver Anderson.

Eighth Corporal, Michael D. Wolf.

Anderson, David

Ander, William

Baldwin, William

Bishop, Jonathan

Boolman, Isaac

Bare, William

Cooper, James

Cooper, Jacob

Confarr, William W.

Dean, Aaron H.

Evans, Job

Evans. William E.

Estle, William H. Estle,

Charles A. Elder,

Russell T. Edges,

Robert D.

Fry, Franklin W.

Fry, Jacob R.

Forrest, William

Frasier, William

Hatfield, William H.

Hess, Thomas

Harris, John T.

Hall, Nehemiah

Hitchcock. Jesse D.

Huntington, Hugh K.

Highwood, James

Hause, Abel

Ilaff, James B.

Knott, William A.

Kempton. William J.

Knisly, David M. C.

Kiler, George W.

Leffel, Henry

Laybourne, Abel

Laybourne, William H. H

Little, William H.

McKeehan, James

Mille, Jacob

Miller, Benjamin

Miller, Thomas P.

Murray, John

McMillan, George

Morath, F. J.

Nagley. Sampson W.

Nave, John G.

Nave, Enoch K.

Negus, Albert

Painter, Emanuel

Porter, Robert

Quinn, Henry

Runyon, James M.

Stewart, David W.

Stewart, David

Stewart, Matthew S.

Snodgrass, Owen

Sellers, Gustavus W.

Shaffer, Michael H.

Sanders, Michael

Todd, James S.

Tuttle, Isaac

Truesdale, James

Taylor. N. K.

Tyler, William

Turnbull, Alonza E.

Varbel, Richard D.

Weigel, Benjamin T.

Wolf, Amos

Wheeler, Elliott

Warner, Simeon

Wise, John

James, T. Todd dd.

COMPANY I (BOWN'S), ONE HUNDRED AND

FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, O. V. I.

Captain, Alfred Bown.

First Lieutenant, Valentine G. Newman.

Second Lieutenant, E. G. Coffin.

First Sergeant, W. E. R. Kemp.

Second Sergeant, John G. Warner.

Third Sergeant, William H. Bird.

Fourth Sergeant, Charles H. Wentz.

Fifth Sergeant, Silas H. Corry.

First Corporal, Absalom M. Griffith.

Second Corporal, James P. Shipton.

Third Corporal, Lemuel Ray.

Fourth Corporal, Harrison Wiggins.

Fifth Corporal, Gideon Landaker.

Sixth Corporal John H. Gholson.

Seventh Corporal, Hugh J. Webeter.

Eighth Corporal, George F. Patterson.

Andre, Darius

Alexander, James

Bridwell, John

Breeden, James H.

Booth, Robert C.

Bush, Dorrydon

Bresden, W. H.

Brown, Stephen

Boring, Zeller

Burke, Martin

Botkin, Granville

Campbell, Eli

Cloninger, Philip

Carton, Thomas C.

Condon. Charles

Cole, Henry P.

Davis, George B.

Dyer, Joshua

Davidson, McLean

Davis, John W.

Edwards, William dd

Elsworth, W. A.

Galtz, Jacob

Highwood, Edward

Heiskill, John

Hedrick, Lewis

Horshell, Edward

Hays, John

Heilman, Amos

Henthorn, Henry C.

Henry, Elliott C.

Jones, Martin

Johnson, William E.

Jones, Jenkin S.

Justice, John S.

Jackson, William

Kay, George W.

Kemp, C. T. M.

Long, James

Levasy, Alexander

Lycon, Goodwill

Miller, Charles W.

Miller, Joseph E.

Mitchell, John

Mathewson, Charles

Mort, John

Morris, Ben F.

McKinnon, Daniel F.

Nunley, John

Pratt, H. T. L.

Peters, Oliver K. dd

Pringle, J. C.

Pringle, J. W.

Pierce, Darlington

Ramsey, William

Poland, Absalom

Roe, Charles T.

Roberts, John

Richardson, Alonzo

Rogers, William P.

Robinson, John A.

Richardson, Elisha

Smith, Isaac M.

Sayres, Theodore

Sharpe, James

Sharps, William

Smith, John C.

Sloane, Nathan T.

Thompson, George W.

Tabb. George S.

Tomlinson, John

Vandoosen, Belden

Webb, Joseph

Wells, Robert

Willson, Ben F.

Wood, Henry

Winters, Aaron

Sharp, Charles T. dd

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND REGIMENT, N. G,.

Lieutenant Colonel, Edward M. Doty.

Chaplain, Rev. Thomas S. Guthrie.

This regiment was taken into the service at Camp Denison, about the middle of May, 1864. There is any amount of written evidence of the work of this regiment, but many dates are omitted. It commenced duty at New Creek, Va., immediately after, where it had guard and picket duty to perform. At Martinsburg, a part of the corps had a period of experience in " spade duty." Next as a guard for a train of wagons on the march to the front. It reached Beverly, Va., with a loss of two men killed, having marched 430 miles in twenty-three days. The One Hundred and Fifty-second was also on duty at North Branch and Cumberland, Md. It was attacked by the rebel forces several times, but never was defeated. It was mustered out at Camp Denison, on the 2d of September, 1864, and, on the 5th it was discharged.

COMPANY E (BUSHNELL'S), ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND, O. V. I.

Captain, Asa S. Bushnell.

First Lieutenant, Richard L. Parker.

Second Lieutenant, Asa w. Hatch.

First Sergeant, Madison W. Powell.

Second Sergeant, George W. Driscol.

Third Sergeant, Joseph Harrison. dd

Fourth Sergeant, Isaac W. Trimmer.

Fifth Sergeant, James M. Cooper.

First Corporal, Bushrod Spencer.

Second Corporal, Percy D. S. Dyer.

Third Corporal, Clement T. Seys.

Fourth Corporal, Rodney Strain.

Fifth Corporal, John H. Johnson.

Sixth Corporal, A. P. Linn Cochran.

Seventh Corporal, John C. Miller.

Eighth Corporal, Clifton M. Nichols.

Drummer Albert B. Lewis dd

Albin, Cyrus

Albin, Joseph P.

Baker, Henry E.

Bretney, Edward V.

Bretney, John R.

Best, Benjamin F.

Brown, William L.

Bruce, George A.

Blair, Joseph A.

Burnett, Theodore

Clapp, Cheater H.

Crocker, Frank M.

Clokey, Mitchell J.

Cross, Nathaniel J.

Cartmell, Thomas

Huffman, Ogden A.

Lee, Hiram M.

Ludlow, Cooper

McCartney, James T.

Miller, Joseph

Moone, William P.

Moone, Samuel P.

Martin, Peter L.

Oldham, J. L. Putnam,

William R.

Rayner, Richard

Rodgers, Lon

Rawlins, George C.

Ruhl, Albertus M.

Segrove, David W.

328 - HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY.

Drury, Jonas

Duddy,John

Diehl, Wallace

Davidson, James

Folger, Charles E.

Grimes, William H.

Grant, William H.

Hamilton, William W.

Huben, Daniel J.

Hill, George A.

Hindes, James M.

Templeton, James T.

Thompson, James B.

Thornton, Edward

Wildisin, John

Whiteridge, Oliver B.

Willis, William H.

Winger, George W.

Wilson, Charles M.

Wilson, Moses S.

Wood, Charles A.

Wright, William N.

Fitzpatrick, John d

COMPANY K (WELSH'S), ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND O. V. I.

Captain, Charles A. Welsh.

First Lieutenant, Benjamin H. Warder.

Second Lieutenant, Martin L. Frantz.

First Sergeant, Joel Funk.

Second Sergeant, Deluna Lawrence.

Third Sergeant, William W. Neale.

Fourth Sergeant, Andrew K. Benson.

Fifth Sergeant, Jacob L. McClellen.

First Corporal, John Pennell.

Second Corporal, John Shinn.

Third Corporal, William B. Locks.

Fourth Corporal, Miner G. Tuttle.

Fifth Corporal, Clay Whiteley.

Sixth Corporal, James A. Bird.

Seventh Corporal, Charles E. Gillen.

Eighth Corporal, Walter Hitchman.

Anderson, Samuel

Allen, Albert

Arbogast, John A.

Arbogast, Isaac

Butler, James

Beard, Willis H.

Bird, John A.

Bird, Havens,

Cornell, John W.

Dennis, John W.

Doty, Levi

Dynn, Joseph H.

Eiston, William

Fox, Richard

Frey, T. Frank

Gad, John

Gallagher, Michael

Graham, Timothy

Gedling, Samuel

Greenwood, Thomas

Gillett, Aldan H.

Gates, Henry

Hays, Allen

Harte, Abraham

Hendrickson, David

Hardacre, Jonas

Huffman, James D.

Ingland, Isaac

Ireland, George W.

Kershner, Daniel

Kershner, Benjamin F.

Lancy, Cephes

Laner, Henry

McMann, James

Meenach, Joseph

Maxwell, Harry

Markwood, Thomas

Mote, Elias

Nelson, Richard C.

Ogden, Charles

Osmand, Martin L.

Oldham, John C.

Palmer, Edward

Perks, James

Plummer, Fountain D.

Rodgers, Robert

Rice, Edward

Shryock, Eldred

Saunders, David

Smith, William G.

Stevens, John H.

Stevenson, Easton M.

Stevenson, Henry

Sassaman, Samuel B.

Tuttle, Albert

Tuttle, William H.

Taylor, Algernon

Thresher, Isaac

Ulrick, John W.

Bulmer, John

Winkly, Joel

Wragg, William H.

Ware, James

Welsh, William

Way, Aaron

Warvel, George H.

Huffman, Ruben

Kimball, William H. d

Jacob, Cyrus.

ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD.

Organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, May 12, 1864, with Col. Israel Stough as its commander, and Rev. Lucien Clark as Chaplain. At Harper's Ferry, Va., and along the line of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad and under Gen. Butler at Bermuda Hundred, during guard and picket duty, was the period of service this regiment expended. During the affair at North River Mills, on July 3, 1864, a detachment of the 153d became engaged, and lost several officers and men killed and wounded. It was mustered out in the latter part of July, 1864, at Camp Chase, Ohio. The entire regiment was engaged August 2, 1864, losing two men killed, and the Colonel, and eighty-one men prisoners.

COMPANY E (M'KINNEY'S) ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD O. V. I.

Captain, J. L. McKinney.

First Lieutenant, Ira B. Miller.

Second Lieutenant, J. E. Layton.

First Sergeant, Henry Harnish.

Second Sergeant, A. Martin.

Third Sergeant, A. H. Miller.

Fourth Sergeant, J. C. Degroot.

Fifth Sergeant, J. P. Jenkins.

First Corporal, J. M. Miller.

Second Corporal, Levi Kauffman.

Third Corporal, D. C. Minnich.

Fourth Corporal, Jacob Hershey.

Fifth Corporal, Michael Garst.

Sixth Corporal, Henry Martin.

Seventh Corporal, James Allen.

Eighth Corporal J T Forgy.

Alspough, John

Atkinson, John

Albin. Gabriel

Bremzer, Isaac

Brehm, Philip

Burns, J. G.

Boyd, Wm. W.

Burns, James

Brown, Samuel

Baker, Ambrose

Bair, Solomon

Croft, George

Corey, William

Creevy, John D.

Campbell, James P.

Dilly, J. L.

Deaton, N. E.

Dingess, William

Frankhouse, George

Frantz, Israel

Frantz, D. O.

Frantz, George

Forbes, H. G.

Garver, E. A.

Garst, Elias

Harnish, H. B.

Harnish, J. G.

McNeal, Thomas

Reek, David P.

Hershey, Jefferson

Howett, Peter

Everet, Watson

Hill, Robert B.

Hughs, A.

Hill, L. W. T.

Jones, Amos.

Johnson, W. F.

Jenkins, David

Kanffman, John

Kline, Tobias

Klinefelter, Alexander

Kingore, John H.

Leffel, Henry

Harr, James S.

Lamme, John W.

Lough, John

Lattonrette, Robert

Duly, William

Leffel, Joseph

Layton, Thomas

Layton, Orrin A.

Layton, Ezra N.

Lafferty, Samuel J.

Myers, D. O.

McLauren, Duncan

Miller. A. Smith

Neff, Warren

Omert. Jacob

Plants, Robert

Ream, William

Spidel, John

Shepherd, Jacob

Stonebarger, Wm. L.

Stroup, John E.

Serface, James A.

Stitzel, Lewis

Trumbo, William

Bretz, Jacob

Trowbridge, J. W.

Trousdale, Joaeph A.

Wingard, Wm.

Wise, George

Widsey, John

Wilson, Timothy

Way, Michael

Wallace, James H.

Youler, Philip

Scourse, William dp

Dehn, Joseph d p

Company E, was engaged all day July 4, 1864. at South Branch Bridge, loosing two men, prisoners.

COMPANY F (CROSS') ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD O. V. I.

Captain, Harrison C. Cross.

First Lieutenant, Jacob Hanes.

Second Lieutenant, Samuel Esterline.

First Sergeant, Aaron W. Hempleman.

Second Sergeant Samnel S. Taylor.

Third Sergeant, J. W. S. Reed,

Fourth Sergeant, Mark Drumond.

Fifth Sergeant, James T. Akin.

First Corporal, John Shellabarger.

Second Corporal, James B. Fenton.

Third Corporal, William Pottle.

Fourth Corporal, Daniel Baker.

Fifth Corporal, John Partiugton.

Sixth Corporal, Martin Randolph.

Seventh Corporal, Ephraim S. Beard.

Eighth Corporal, Ezra D. Miller.

Asper, David S. Kelleher, William

Baldwin, John W. Leffel, Andrew D.

Bymaster, George K. Leffel, Martin J.

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Baker, Robert D.

Baker, Jasper W.

Brodheck, Martin

Coffield, Arthur k

Click, Samuel S.

Epley, John D.

Frock, Jerry

Feeser, John G.

Finley, Perry

Forluck, Nicholas

Forgey, John S.

Frock, Henry

Grisso, John

Gordon, Henry

Gordon, Harrison

Gordon, Ezra

Ginnavan, William C.

Hardacre, Hugh B.

Heck, Henry

Howet, John A.

Hupman, John W.

Hersh, Cyrus

Humpleman, Isaac I.

Jones, Andrew

Judy, Samuel H.

Knott, John McC.

Koch, Franklin

Leffel, Jerry

Love, R. Paxton

Musselnian, Michael

Mathews, Henry C.

Miller, John P.

Martin, Andrew

Maple, Jacob

Morris, George W. dd

McCann, Thomas

Miller, Cornelius

Miller, Harrison

Miller, Samuel S.

Neff, Joseph

Pelts, David

Partington, Charles

Peterson, Alex

Richardson, Newton

Stitzel, George

Shirey, George

Stillwell, Thomas

Shaver, John

Stiles, John H.

Stillwell, John

Shepherd, John W.

Winget, Win. H.

Welshaus, Jesse H.

Taylor, Watson k

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHTH NATIONAL GUARD.

In the sketch of the Thirty-fifth Battalion, the statement was made that it was reduced to six companies, relettered, etc. The battalion was condensed to seven companies, six of which were disposed of as stated, while the seventh company (fetter's) was united to the Fayette County Battalion, which was designated the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth regiment, and was mustered into the United States service on the 19th of May, 1864. This corps was assigned to duty along the railroads in Kentucky, with a main detachment at Cynthiana ; there they had a sharp fight with the rebel cavalry and lost some prisoners, Col. Garis being severely wounded, and some eight or ten men killed, and as many more wounded. Another detachment of this regiment captured one hundred horses, seventy-five stands of arms and twenty-six prisoners. The One Hundred and Sixty-eighth was armed with old fashioned Harper's Ferry muskets, of an inferior quality. On the 6th day of September the regiment was discharged and paid off, after serving twenty days beyond the expiration of its term of service.

COMPANY E (RETTER'S), ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHTH

OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.

Captain, Edwin E. Better, dd

First Lieutenant, Louis H. Mark

Second Lieutenant, William Reid

First Sergeant, Edwin O. Kershner.

Second Sergeant, John Kraft

Third Sergeant, Wm. P. Dick

Fourth Sergeant, Joe. Horseman.

Fifth Sergeant, Geo. W. Conner

First Corporal, Henry S. Adams

Second Corporal, Wm. L. Wertz

Third Corporal, James H. Wilson

Fourth Corporal, Otho Davidson dd

Fifth Corporal, John H. Furgeson

Sixth Corporal, Cornelius Wones

Seventh Corporal, Matthew P. Shackey

Eighth Corporal, George Nirond

Musician, Alfred Mead

Allen, Frank

Affleck, Wm.

Affleck, Henry

Allen, Clement

Boncutber, Geo. W.

Boy, Wm. V.

Bowman, Fredrick

Beebe, Walter

Barnzhoff, Ezra

Bellow, Patrick

Brenkmau, Adams

Baught. John H.

Clark, Wm.

Cary, Cyrus

Cannon, James W.

Coffe. Joseph A.

Chalfant, Wm.

Coble, Jacob

Depez, Solomon

Depez, Milton

Frey, Henry

Fisher, Joshua

Goldsburg, Samuel L.

Goldsburg, Wm.

Heidy, Henry

Heidy, Simon L.

Hildebrand, Samuel F.

Han, John C.

Harris, Christie

Hickey, Patrick J. dd

Hallan, Sam

Jellicer, Francis

Jones, Raymond W.

Kirkpatrick, W.

Kirkpatrick, Samuel

Kershner, Nathaniel G.

Lindsey, Thomas J.

Lines, Jesse L.

Leuty, George

Mitchell, Brody

Mowen, Hiram

Mead, Wm. O.

McCullough, Robt.

Myers, Henry

Moffett, Amos D.

May, Wm.

Mann, Enoch

Newland, James M.

Neil, John

Oday, Wm. H.

Printz, Isaac C.

Prioty, Elias

Reid, Wm.

Rhoderick, Henry F.

Ranler, Emanuel

Ringwalt, Jacob

Rowe, Win. H.

Rowe, Harmon A.

Smith, Wm. C.

Sellers, James N.

Stahessel, John H.

Smith, Edward D.

Swope, Chas. C.

Tassinger, Noah

Tassinger, Joseph

Vannes, Albert

Worthington, Wm. C., pd Corp.

Walter, Ben F.

Wriget, Jasper

This roll is a transcript from the official roll on file tit Columbus.

THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH O. V. I.

was one of the regiments raised under the last call of President Lincoln, to serve for one year. It was organized at Camp Chase, on the 21st. of February, 1865, and was at once ordered to Nashville, Tenn. It performed garrison duty, and was frequently brought in contact with the rebel guerrilla forces. A number of prisoners were taken, at the expense of a few casualties. The One Hundred and Eighty-fourth was composed of fine material, many of the members having served three years, and there is no doubt but it would have made an excellent record had the immediate termination of the war not required it to be mustered out of the service, which event took plaice at Camp Chase, Ohio, on the 27th of September, 1865. Clark County was represented by the following named men

COMPANY E (MOLER'S), ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH O. V. I.

Captain, J. Douglass Moler.

First Lieutenant Joseph Blair

Allen, William

Betzold, J. J.

Bare, W. H.

Cephas, Laney

Collins, James

Gregg, James M.

Greenwood, T.

Hill, John

Kirkpatrick, Samuel

Kills, I

Needles, W. M.

Mead, William O.

Maslon, Thomas

Nave, Enoch

Peters, Daniel M.

Stratton, S.

South, Eli

Taylor, N. R.

Teatch, David

Wildasin, John

Wallace, Elder

Wilson, William

Weathershine, S

Warren, John F.

Wheeler, Oscar W.

Weigel, Washington

THE ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIXTH O. V. I.

was mustered into the service at Camp Chase, on the 25th of March, 1865, and immediately ordered to Western Virginia,

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where it was assigned to the Ohio Brigade at Winchester. After this, it was on duty at Baltimore, and a part of it at Fort Delaware. Nearly all the officers had seen service during the war, while more than two-thirds of the men had been members of other regiments. The One Hundred and Ninety-sixth was mustered out on the 11th of September, 1865, at Baltimore. Clark County was represented by

Second Lieutenant, James H. Arbogast. pd 1st Lieut.

Berlew, Horace

Buzzard, Washington

Burt, George

Circle, Thomas

Cornwall, Thomas W

Cornwall. George

Delaney, Thomas J.

Feaster. Henry

Flemming, Henry C.

Godfrey, William

Jones, James

Jones, Martin

Koshon, Daniel

Sower, John M.

Nicholas, William

Oldham, James

Overholser, Peter

Prickett, Henry

Ruhl, John L.

Rymon, William

Schoetager, Jonathan

FOURTH OHIO INDEPENDENT CAVALRY BATTALION

was composed of five companies, and mustered into service for six months. It was discharged about the first of March, 1864.

First Sergeant, Joseph Simpson.

Burnett, William R.

McCoy, George

Gardiner, John

Simpson, Edward

Leuty, George

THE THIRTEENTH MISSOURI BAND

was composed in part of men from Clark County, of whom the following is a correct list

Leader, John N. Worthington.

Hornish, Amos Rodgers, Lou.

Irwin, W. H. Spaulding, Saul

Loy, Robert Widdicomb, J. A.

The rest of the members were detailed from the ranks. The organization was completed late in the fall of 1861, at Benton Barracks, near St. Louis, Mo., where the regiment was also quartered.

On the morning of January 27, 1862, the Thirteenth left St. Louis, going by rail to Smithfield, Ky. where it remained a short time; thence to Fort Henry, but arrived too late to take part in the action, as the gunboats had accomplished all the work. Next was a twelve-mile march across the country to Fort Donelson, and was present at the surrender of that work. The band was the first to enter the fort, and made its walls resound with "Hail Columbia," "Yankee Doodle," etc. The band was with the regiment at Shiloh, and at the evacuation of Corinth. Soon after, an order was issued doing away with all regimental bands, and the musicians were discharged and sent home.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Names of those who are known to have been in the service, but whose regiments or corps are in many cases unknown:

J. Warren Keifer, Major 3d O. V. I.; CoIonel 116th O. V. I.: Brigadier General of Volunteers; Brevet Major General of Volunteers.

Dr. Henry H. Says, Assistant Surgeon 3d O. V. I. (Captain); Surgeon 15th O. V. I. (Major); Medical Director 3d Division, 4th Army Corps; Medical Inspector, Army of the Cumberland, and served on the staff of Gens. Rosecrane and Thomas.

Dr. John H. Rodgers, Assistant Surgeon 44th O. V. I. (Captain); Surgeon 104th O. V. I. (Major).



Dr. Wilson G. Bryant, Assistant Surgeon 122d O. V. I., Surgeon 192d O. V. I (.Major); Special Post Medical-Director; Special Medical Inspector, Department Shenandoah.

In the fall of 1863, Gov. Tod organized a company for special duty at the "White House " in Washington, as a guard for the President. The company consisted of one man from each county in the State, and was called the Union Light Guard. The company was mustered in at Columbus on the 12th of December, 1863, and was mustered out at Washington, September 9, 1865. Clark County was represented by ALFRED JORDAN, of Springfield.

Ludlow, J. W., 16th Ind Vols.

Douglass. T. B., Sg't. Maj..

Sterret, Jacob R., 11th O. V. I. w p d

Boyd, G. W., Ind. V. dd

Olds, C. L., 17th O. V. I. Hospital Steward.

Arthur, Smith

Bray, Thomas

Conway, John

Coss, Frank, 7th O. V. C.

Dean, Joseph

Ellsworth, Wells J.

Edwards, William

Finn, John

Finn, Patrick

Hunt, J. S. B.

Hedrick, --- 4th O. V. I. w

Hedrick, Joshua

Highwood, E. d

Highwood, James

Hause, Abram

Hughs, Ben

Hill, Littlejohn

Jones, Martin B.

Knott, Clinton

Kitell, Alex

Lambert Barrel

Landaker, Daniel J.

McKinney, Thomas

McKinnon, David

Ross, John

Rickinson, Joseph

Smith, John, 26th O. V. I.

Smith, Philip, 26th O. V. I.

Truesdale, John C.

Tomlinson, John

Trowbridge, Samuel

Vance, Thomas W.

Warner, John

Wise, John

Warner, Joseph

Winslow, Alfred

Wise, Saul

Yarnell, David

Young, M. H.

Gearhardt, Wm. 106 O. V. I. dd

Chapman, Thos., U. S. C.

Broadwell, Elias, U. S. A.

Creager, Ed, U. S. A.

Brown, Win. Jr., U. S.

A. La Rue, George, U. S. A.

Poppert, Frank. 129th O. V. I., Battery M, 2d U. S. Art., 7th 0. N. G.

Hawthorns, Frank, U. S. A. 7th 0. N. G.

Powell, William A., Co. A, or B, 66th O. V. I.

Stine, Christopher C., 23d O. V. I.

Lathrop, D. Brainard, U. S. V. Telegraph Service, killed at Yorkstown, Va., by a torpedo; the first man killed from Clark County.

Parsons. J. W., U. S. V. Telegraph Service.

Boggs, Biddle, clerk, U. S. Revenue Department, Quartermaster's Agent for purchase and delivery of property; on staff of Gen. Fremont, as chief wagon-master; 2d Lieutenant and Brevet Captain 80th U. S. Colored Troops; mustered oat 1867 (See Mexican Warl.

Ludlow, Charles, Sergeant Co. A, 32d O. V. I., promoted Hospital Steward same regiment.

Alexander, William B., d 12th O. V. I.

Rea, William, 11th O. V. I,

Lillis, James, 13th O. V. I. Co. D, w p

Needles, William, Co. H, 8th O. V. C., E, 184th O. V. I D, 6th U. S. Infantry.

Hardman, Peter N., Co. I, 8th O. V. C., Co. B, 18th U. S. Infantry, promoted Sergeant Major 2d U. S. C. reenlisted.

Kline, ----, not known.

Story. Jonathan. D. 154th O. V. I.

Waldron, Abraham

Ward, George

Smith, John

Davis, Archie

Smith, Philip

Brown, John

Stevenson, Thomas

Runyon, Lemuel, 81st O.V. I.

Everhart, J. A.

Cartmell, T. F.

Hendrick, Daniel, 66th O.V.I

Gibson, John, 134th O. V. I.

Laughlin, David, 26th O. V. I.

West, Samuel, 178th O. V. I.

King, Isaac, 154th O. V. I.

Harris, James, 176th O. V. I.

Orbogast, C. R., 179th O. V. I.

Botkin, L., 176th O. V. I.

Botkin, Granville, 36th O. V. I

Taylor, John, 113th -.


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UNITED STATES VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

Sergeant, John B. Dice.

Sergeant, Elias Gorrin.

Corporal, Isaac Kindle.

Corporal, D. W. Pagett.

George W. Maple.

Peter Baugh.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH OHIO OR FIFTH

UNITED STATES COLORED.

Harrison, Wilson, 5th U. S. Infantry (colored).

Huffman, William

Nutter, Abe

WAldon Robert

Wilson, Thomas

Wise, Solomon

Slogan John

Smith, George

UNITED STATES NAVAL VOLUNTEERS.

The subjoined list is all that has been learned of this county, who were in this branch of the service:



William H. Hamilton, Paymaster's Yoeman, U. S. Frigate Colorado.

Charles W. Dunlap, Master's Mate, U. S. Steamer Curlew.

Christie J. Holloway, Master's Mate, U. S. Steamer Ozark.

George Eaga, Master's Mate, U. S. Steamer Ozark.

Mell Ewing. Master's Mate.

George Bean, Master's Mate.

Jeremiah Keller, Master's Mate.

Charles D. Wallace, able seaman.

Robert Johnson, colored.

William James.

James McCoy.

UNITED STATES STEAMER BENTON.

William Marot,

D. G. Stoner

J. W. Reigle,

Levi W. Reigle, dd

H. W. Reigle,

Benjamin Gardiner,

John Boler,

James Stevens,

E. B. Hinton,

William Morris, dd

Jasper Ingersoll,

William Lower,

William Ross,

William McCollum.

Denny Monogue, Gunner's Mate, U. S. Gunboat No. 13, Mississippi Squadron.

John D. Lankenau, Ship Silver Cloud, Mississippi Squadron.

Samuel Johnson, entered the navy in 1863, was at New Orleans at the time of its capture by the U. S Naval forces; since missing.

UNITED STATES REGULAR ARMY.

The following is Clark County's contribution of officers to the regular army of the United States. It is not claimed that this is a complete list, as there are no accessible records by which it can be corrected. The names have been collected, one at a time, from various sources, and the individual record has been verified, in each case, by reference to the Army Register

Robert L. Kilpatrick,* Colonel U. S. A., retired. Captain to Lieutenant Colonel Volunteers, Captain to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Veteran Reserve Corps, Captain Forty-Second Infantry, Brevet Major, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel; Colonel, December, 1870.

Edwin C. Mason, Major Twenty-first Infantry, Colonel Maine Volunteers, 1861 ; Colonel Ohio Volunteers, 1864; Brevet Brigadier General of Volunteers, 1865. See also Company F, Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, now in service.

John P. Sanderson,* Colonel Thirteenth

* Did not enter the service from this county; but are at present residents of, or are so closely connected with the affairs of the county as to fairly involve them in its history.

Infantry, Provost Marshal at St. Louis, Mo. ; died October 14, 1864 ; buried in Fern Cliff.

Simon H. Drum, Captain Fourth Artillery ; killed in the assault on the city of Mexico, September 13, 1847; buried in Fern Cliff.

William F. Drum, Captain and Brevet Major Second Infantry, 'Colonel of Volunteers, now in service.

Wilber F. Cummings, Captain Fifteenth Infantry ; died October 2, 1867 ; buried in Fern Cliff. See also Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Andrew J. Williamson, First Lieutenant Third Infantry; resigned, 1851.

Finley O. Cummings, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers ; by appointment of the President, July, 1865 ; mustered out September 18, 1865. See also Second and Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Charles W. Hotsenpiller, Captain Nineteenth Infantry ; appointed from the army August 10, 1863, where he had risen through every grade from Private to First Sergeant ; retired, 1879.

George K. Sanderson,* Captain Eleventh Infantry, now in service.

Oscar D. Ladley, First Lieutenant Twenty-second Infantry, Company E, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; private to Captain Seventy-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Second Lieutenant Twenty-second United States Infantry, pd ; died in service, January 11, 1880.

Isaac N. Walter, First Lieutenant Sixth Cavalry. See also Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and Forty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry; retired, 1870.

William H. Vinal, First Lieutenant Sixteenth United States Infantry. See also Seventeenth Ohio Independent Battery, now in service.

Frank S. Rice, First Lieutenant of First Artillery; graduated from the Military Academy in June, 1874, now in service.

William Galloway, late Captain Fifteenth Infantry.

UNITED STATES REGULAR NAVY.



Reed Werden, Rear Admiral, retired; appointed front Ohio in 1834; a son of William Werden, the famous old landlord.

Joseph N. Miller, Commander; appointed from Ohio in 1801 ; a son of Esquire Ruben Miller, and brother of Judge John C. Miller.

Isaac C. Strain, Lieutenant ; appointed to the Naval Academy about 1836; died and was buried at Panama in 18-. Lieut. Strain was in command of the United States Exploring Expedition across the Isthmus of Darien in 1854. The party was composed of twenty-seven men, including officers, engineers, astronomers, etc. The route was from Caledonia Bay, on the Atlantic side, to Darien Harbor, on the Pacific. Only ten day's provisions were taken, as the journey was supposed to be only a " tramp " of

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thirty or forty miles Being misled by what purported to be the official report of a former English expedition, which proved to be entirely fictitious, the party became lost in the impenetrable jungles and swamps of the country ; a great number of them perished of starvation, bites of poisonous insects and fatigue. For a full account of this expedition, the reader is referred to Harper's Monthly Magazine, Vol. x, 1855.

Andrew F. Boggs, Civil Engineer, entered the service as Quarter Master's Clerk during the Mexican war: was appointed as Assistant Engineer in the United States Coast Survey; was one of the special engineers in Strain's Darien Expedition. He died from hunger and fatigue at Panama, in April, 1854. Mr. Boggs was one of the engineers engaged upon the early railroads of this county, and was at one time an assistant in the office of Col. Thomas Kizer. He was half-brother to Biddle Boggs, of Springfield.

Clarence S. Williams, Naval Cadet, entered the Naval Academy, September, 1880, now in service.

THE CHAMPION CITY GUARD, COMPANY A, SEVENTH INFANTRY, O. N. G.

On the 29th of September, 1873, the first sixteen names on the following roll, were signed to an article known since as the "Old Private Roll;" the organization was named the Springfield Light Guard.

On the 22d of February, 1874, the number of men having increased to about forty, who had purchased arms and a. cheap fatigue uniform, the company made its first public parade. On the 30th of April, 1874, the company was accepted by Gen. James O. Amos, and became a part of the "Ohio Independent Militia," as one branch of the Active Militia of the State was then called.

On the 5th of November, 1873, by request of the company, the Adjutant General issued an order changing the name of the company from Springfield Light Guard to the "Champion City Guard;" this was with regard for the combined "Champion interests" of this city, which had made a liberal donation to the uniform fund. In 1876, when the National Guard of Ohio was organized into regiments, the company was assigned to the Seventh Regiment of Infantry, as Company A, which designation it yet holds.

It received the special thanks of the Governor for services at Newark, Ohio, during the "labor troubles" of 1877, where it served for it period of sixteen clays.

The company was one of the first in the State to take any interest in rifle practice, and from funds contributed by a portion of the members, Tecumseh Rifle Range, near Springfield, was established and equipped. At this range the first regular system of rifle practice in the present National Guard of Ohio was begun.

EXPLANATION.

Commissioned Officers in Capitals.

*-Discharged before the expiration of term of enlistment.

pd-Promoted. dd-Deceased.

ss- Special service in promoting the welfare of the corps.

ft-Served fall term of five years.

OFFICERS.

CAPTAIN, CHARLES ANTHONY, late Lieutenant U. S. Vols., pd to Second Lieutenant by election, 1877, to First Lieutenant, 1878, Captain, 1879.

FIRST LIEUTENANT, MARK A. SMITH. pd through all the grades from Corporal. (See No. 24.)

SECOND LIEUTENANT WILLIAM W. ELLS. WORTH, pd from the grade of Corporal. (See No. 64.)

CAPTAIN, DRISCOL McKENDRIE, Assistant Surgeon, 7th O. N. G.

PAST OFFICERS.

CAPTAIN, ALDEN P. STEELE, late Captain U. S. Vols., elected four times, resigned 1877.

CAPTAIN, BENNIAH H. WINTERS, resigned 1879.

FIRST LIEUTENANT, JAMES R. AMBROSE, late Captain U S. Vole., elected three times.

FIRST LIEUTENANT, UPTON E. ELIFRITZ, late U. S. Vole.

FIRST LIEUTENANT, BENNIAH H. WINTERS, promoted.

FIRST LIEUTENANT, CHARLES ANTHONY, p o-moted. (See officers)

SECOND LIEUTENANT, UPTON E. ELIFRITZ, promoted.

SECOND LIEUTENANT, DANIEL C. PUTNAM, declined.

SECOND LIEUTENANT, JOHN M. WINGER.

SECOND LIEUTENANT, JAMES M. SMITH, re-resigned.

SECOND LIEUTENANT, CHARLES ANTHONY, promoted.

1 Creighton, Hugh J. 13th 84 Wagner, Frank P. *

O. V. I. pd let Sergt. * 85 Bryant, Cush. M. *

2 Troupe, Theodore, pd 86 Gable, Louis D.*

Hosp. Steward 8th O. N. 87 Spinning, Wm. V., pd

G. ft Corp.

3 Folger, Chas. E., 152d O. 88 Sparks, W. Edward, pd

V. I. ss ft Co. Q. M., ss ft

4 SMITH., JAMES M., pd 89 Hirshey, Wm. B., pd let

Co. Q. M., pd 2d Lieut. Sergt. ss ft

ss 90 Perrin, James H., pd

5 WINGER, JOHN M. pd Corp.

2d Lieut. ss 91 Russell, Michael C., pd

6 Huffman, Wm. S., pd Co. Corp.

Q. M. first regular 92 Wolf, Edward

marksman 7th O.N.G., ss ft 93 Howe, Fred M.

7 Schindler, Chas. J. ss 94 Dunlap, Chas. J., drum

8 Schuster, Christian A. met ss

pd Sergi. ft 95 Hayward, Shirrill J.

9 Sharp, Joseph P., pd 96 Seagrove, Harry

Sergi. ss ft 97 Cathcart Chas. W.

10 Edmondson, E. C. old 98 Aldrich, Chas. F.. pd

private Co only Sergt.

11 ELIFRITZ, UPTON E.* 99 Miller, Joseph J

12 Kinney, Robt. M., pd 100 Poppert, Frank *

Corp., ss ft 101 Thomas, Wm. F. pd

13 Matthews, Goo., pd Corp. Sergt. ss

dd * 102 Olds, Edwin W

14 Kay, Charles S., pd 1st 103 Carman, Nicholas

Sergi. * 104 Ballard, Wm. W.*

15 STEELE, ALDEN P. 105 Curtis, John C.*

Capt. * 106 Davis, Charles E.

16 Knots, J. Monroe, ss ft 107 Ridgely, Charles T.

17 Fry, I. Ward, old private 108 Gelwicks, Cli'n. W.

Co. only 109 Powell, John T.

18 Smith, Wm. A. old pri- 110 Frankenberg, George

vats Co. only 111 Hatch, George E.*

19 Kilgore, Henry D., old 112 Merkley, Charles C.*

private Co. only 113 Trout, Samuel W. *

20 Webb, Frank J. 114 Littler, Ford

21 Whebring, Chas. A. * 115 Grant, Thomas P. pd

22 Quinn, Frank * Sergi. ss

23 Fisher, Frank B., drum- 116 Jones, Lincoln S.

mer * 117 McBeth, Eben pd

24 SMITH, MARK A. pd Sergi. ss

ss 118 Bugbey, Edward L.

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25 Kay, Clarence H. pri- 119 Miller, William

vate Co. only 120 Frost, Charles H.

26 Gibson, Wm. J., pd 121 Fellows, Walter A.

Sergt. * 122 Ridgeley, Hi'm. G.

27 Hansel, Horace * 123 Gueeman, Ed G.

28 Miller, James M., pd 124 Grove, J. Augene

Sergt. lost an arm Mch. 125 Delo, Jas. M.

4, 1877, U. S. Vol. * 126 White, Wm. H.

29 Chase, John C. pd Sergt. 127 Delo, Geo W.

ft ss 128 Davis, John W.

30 Smith, Robt. M. * 129 Frantz, Chas. C.*

31 Moore, Wm., Sr. pd Sgt. * 130 Perkins, Wm E.

32 AMBEOSE, JAMES R., 131 Fisher, James J.

letLieut. ss * 132 Reynard, George W.

33 Kirkpatrick, T.J. * 133 Wagner, William pd

34 WINTERS, BENNIAH Corp.

H. pd Lieut., pd Capt., ss * 134 Casto, Frank

35 Rodgers, Geo. G., pd 1st 135 Smith, Edgar

Sergt., ss ft 136 Baldwin, Henry Jr.,

36 Burney, Geo. * 137 Bratsen, Lewis

37 Hayden, Thos., dd * 138 Barton, Charles J.

38 Wissinger, Chas. * 139 Bird, Silas V., Jr.,

39 Sykes, Edward T., pp 140 Simpson, Thos. H. pd

Sergt. ft Corp. ss

40 Houcke, Charles W., pri- 141 Curl, Allen D.

vate Co. only 142 Kraus, Leon

41 Gillen, George R. 143 Miller, Amos W.

42 Green, Therow, fifer 144 O'Brien, Wm. D. A.

43 Reek, Hermon, dd ft ss 145 Shroeder, F. W

44 Smith, Chas. L. pri. Co. only 146 Byan, Laurance

45 Jardine, Robt., pd 1st ss ft 147 Limbocker, Wait G

46 Ridenour, Sohn R. * 148 Gridley, Geo. M. ss

47 Stout, Wm. A. pd Q; M. 149 McLellan, Frank

Sergt. 7th O. N. G., ft ss 150 Fritz, Charles F.

48 Heistand, Wm. P. * 151 Nowattony, Vincent

49 Killer, Jacob C. * 152 Thomas, H. W. C.

50 Wren, James, dd * 153 Rouse, W. J

51 Wren, John * 154 Miller, J. H*

52 Netts, John D. * 155 Seveers, J. N.

53 Marmion, Thos. J. * 156 Miller, S. W*

54 Luibel, Louis, * 157 Voll, Henry

55 Miller, Chas. B. * 158 Davis, Chas. F.

56 Geisey, Harvey, H. * 159 McRoberts, Wm.

57 Craven John * 160 Behrends, Simon P.

58 Curtis, Wm. B. * 161 Dodson, Wm. E.

59 Holloway, Carroll J. * 162 Oldham, Edwin

60 Jackson, Abram W. * 163 Town, Wilber

61 Beck, Wm H., Co. 164 Rightmyer, C. F.

Teamster ss * 165 Campion, J. W. [See

62 Hodge, Thos., No. 63].

63 Campion, John W., pd 166 Bryan, C

1st Sergt. ss ft re-en- 167 Nevins, J. D.

listed. 168 Marshall, John W.

64 ELLSWORTH, WM. W. 169 Berlen, G. E.

pd Lieut. ss ft, 170 Shields, Wm.

65 Bruce, Wm. H. * 171 Eggar, Frank J.

66 Hawthorns, Frank, U. S. 172 Printz, Chas. A.

A. pd Corp. ft 173 Horn, Oliver P.

67 Kollefroth, Aug. H. * 174 Nowottany, Ed L.

68 Carr, Henry C. * 175 Geiser, John

69 Clark, Goo. H. * 176 Moose, Frank

S. C., pd Corp. 177 Sterling, H. E.

70 La Rue, George W., U. 178 Moore, John W.

71 Enoch. Frank P. * 179 Hedges, Mert M.

72 Hill, Chas. S. * 180 Harris, John E.

73 Steck, Newton A., pd 181 Kerr, Fray L.

Sgt., ft 182 Bushnell, Fred H.

74 Rempis, Henry * 183 Kerr, George W.

75 Stine, Chas. S. * 184 Lee, Wm. R.

76 Jolly, Samuel T. * 185 Carr, John

77 Milot, Monto * 186 Dorsey, Wm. H.

78 Plants, Jerry S * 187 Myers, Frank

79 Troupe, Winfield S. * 188 Turkington, J. W.

80 Clark, Wm. H. * 189 Gardiner, Geo. E.

81 Cotter, James * 190 Harris, Fred G.

82 Danahne, John * 191 Snavely, Geo. W.

83 Monahon, Timothy J. * 192 Nutting, Chas. A.

DUQUESNE BLUES.

This is the name of an unattached company of colored infantry now in service as National Guardsmen. The command was organized in the spring of 1874, and is a model company in many respects. It was intended to insert the entire list of names, but after frequent efforts to get the rolls, without success, this short sketch is necessarily substituted for the entire history.

The company has a fine armory on the corner of Center and Main streets, Springfield. The present officers are

Captain, Henry Harper (now serving on his second term, and the senior Infantry Captain of the Ohio National Guard.

First Lieutenant, Hubbard P. George.

Second Lieutenant, Robert R. Rudd.

It is much to be regretted that the data for it more extended notice of this company cannot be had.

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