Comrade George M. Eichelberger
Who was born the 16th day of December A.D. 1843 in (blank) County of Montgomery State of Ohio.
First entered the service of his country as a private soldier the 27th day of May 1862 and was assigned to Comp’y C, Cap’t Mead 86th Reg’t O. V.I. going into camp at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. He was mustered out of the service with his company at Camp Delaware, near Delaware, Ohio the 25 day of Sept. 1862 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment 3 mos.. While in attendance at school at the OhioWesleyan University at Delaware, O. a call was madefor troops for 100 days service to do garrison duty relieving regular trrops that they might go to the front for our bold attack on rebellion; and he with several of his classmates entered the service and was assigned to Comp’y F Cap’t Jackson 147th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, O. the 2nd day og May 1864. On the 20th of May the regiment rec’d orders to report at Washington City D.C. The regiment upon reaching Washington reported for duty to General Augur and was order to Fort Ethan Allen to garrison it; on the night of June 11 the regiment was ordered to Fort Reno. Marching as far as Fort Stevens the regiment was moved into the trenches then where it remained until 4-day of July, when it was returned to Fort Ethan Allen Comrade Eichelberger was appointed and mustered as a seargent in which capacity he served until he was mustered out of the service the 30th day of August 1864 at Camp Dennison, Ohio by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. He was near sick in hospital or captured as a prisoner of war.
We certify that Comrae Geo. M Eichelberger joined W.A. Brand Post No. Department of Ohio July 8th, 1881 Held offices of as a charter member. Comrade Eichelberger has always been a loyal member of the GAR and has frequently cheerfully responded with his eloquence when the post formed itself in need of some one to serve as Orator of the day.
Resolution of Respect, on the death of Comrade Ruben Elleyette
Death having summoned from his earthly career our Friends and Comrade Ruben Eleyette, late of Compy, K., 113th Regiment Ohio Vol. Infty, let it be-
Resolved , by W.A. Brand Post No. 98, Dep’t of Ohio, Grand Army of the Republic, that thr Alter and Charter of the Post, be draped in the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty days, in his memory and in honor of his services to his country in her trying hour of need.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Deptmt, of Ohio G.A.R. Urbana, O July 1897
Signed-
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V.Seville
Committer
Comrade Rueben H. Elliott
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1842 in (blank) County of Champaign State of Ohio.
He was a Blacksmith by trade and lived for a number of years in Mutual, Champaign Co. Ohio and enlisted from there the 2nd day of May 1864 in Compy E Capt W.B. Cheney 134 Reg'’ Ohio Vol. Inf. at Camp Chase Columbus O. and was mustered out of the service the 31st day of Aug. 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment, 100 days.
He was with his regiment at Cumberland Md. And from there to the front on the James and Appamattox Rivers, Va. during the months of June, July, and August, 1864. He seems to have had no hospital record, neither any prison record.
After the war he lived in many parts of the country working at his trade and was largely acquainted throughout the county.
He died in Logan Co. from the effects of wounds received in a quarrel at Pickrelltown that Co. People who knew him well, believe his fate undeserved as he was not of a quarrelsome disposition.
He retained his membership in the W.A. Brand Post, and was buried with the honors of the order at West Liberty, Ohio, the 24th day of July, 1892.
We certify that Rueben H. Elliott Joined W.A.Brand Post no 98 Department of Ohio July 14, 1884.
Comrade Isaac N. Evans
Who was born the 8th day of January A.D. 1839 in Near Urbana. County of Champaign. State of Ohio and first entered the service from Urbana, O; the 2nd day of May, 1864; as a 2nd Lieut. of Compy G. Capt Robinson, 134 Regiment Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into camp Chas near Columbus Ohio. Was mustered out of the service at Camp Chase the 31 day of August 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment (100 days).
He was sick and confined in Reg’tl hospital.
Among the intimate associates in the service he names comrades Capt A.E. Robinson, First Lieut L.H. Miller, Levi Jones and Isaac Evans.
He feels the pride of a patriot he played in the assistance he rendered his country in the hour of her need and greatest peril, in the lines between Richmond & Petersburg, Va. during the months of June, July, & August 1864.
We certify that Comrade Isaac N. Evans Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 7th day of May, 1885.
Comrade James H. Ewing
Who was born the 15 day of December A.D. 1832 in Penn. Twp. County of Cumberland. State of Pennsylvania.
He first entered the service as a private soldier in Compy S. 8th Reg’t Ills. Vol. Cav. The 16th day of Sept 1861 at St. Charles Kane County Ills. And was mustered out of the service at Washington D.C. by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. The first engagement in which he participation was the days fight near Richmond, Va. and was in several cavalry shirmishes previously on the Peninsular at different times. Was in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run June 29 to 30, 1862. Battle of South Mountain Sept 14, 1862; Antietam, Md. Sept. 17,1862; Fredricksburg, Va. Dec.13, ’62, Chancellorville, Va. May 4, ’63, Gettysburgh, Pa. July 1 to 3, 1863 and all the engagements of his regiment until he was wounded at Rixeyville Near Culpepper Court House Novem. 8th, 1863. From the 10th of November 1863 excepting a period of 60 days during which time he was home on furlough, he was in Columbian College hospital at Washington D.C. until his muster out of the service the 26 of Sep’t, 1864.
His wound was a severe one yet a person passing him on the street would not know he was wounded. A large portion of the bone of the left arm between the elbow and shoulder has been removed leaving him but little use of it for actual services yet it fills a sleeve and is unnoticable to a stranger almost.. The Army Medical Musem has made a record of his case calling it "Specimen No. 1931. The specimen was photographed at the Army Medical Museum by order of the Surgeon General.
He gives the names of some of his intimate associates in the service as being Capt A.E. Dana, Capt J.M. Wait, Capt. C.S. Bradley, Lieut. J.A. Stevins, Lieut. A.R. Rundell, Warren A Washburn, and O.L. Hall.
As important events in his military experience he names the battle of Gettysburgh, Penna. July 1 to 3, 1863 and a fight lasting all day at Beverly Ford, Va. the 9th day of June, 1863.
The comrades named above are all dead excepting Stevins and Washburn.
We certify that Comrade James H. Ewings Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Dec, 1893.
Comrade Thomas Fennessy
Who was born the 8th day of April A.D. 1834 in Clonmal County of Tipperary, State of Ireland and came to America, landing in Philadelphia Pa. The 8th day of October, 1847 remaining in vicinity of Phila. About 10 years, coming west and settling in Urbana, Champaign Co. Ohio in autumn of 1857 which he has regarded as home ever since. He first entered the service of his addopted country the 12th day of Jany 1862 at Urbana, O. as a private inCompy B 61st Regt Vol. Inf. Was afterward promoted to a corporalcy and to Ordinance Seargt later. Was detailed as Master of transportation of 3rd division Ammunition train. He was transferred to Company D. 82nd Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. March 31, 1865. Was mustered out of the service at Bridgeport, Ala to re-enlist as a Veteran. And was finally mustered out of the service at Louisville, Ky. the 24 day of July 1865 by reason of close of the war and Order of the War Dept. The first engagement in which he participated was at Freemans Ford, Va. Aug. 23 to 25, 1862; Followed by the 2nd Battle of Bull Run Aug. 30 1862; Chancellorsville, Va. May 1 to 4, 1863, Gettysburgh, Pa. July 1 to 3, 1863. [Wauhatchie], Tenn. Oct. 27, 1863, Lookout Valley, Oct. 28, 1863, Lookout Mt’n Nov. 24, 1863, Mission Ridge Nov. 25 to 26; Resaca, Ga. May 13 to 16, 1864; Dallas, Ga. May 25 to June 4, 1864, Seige of Atlanta, Ga. July 22 to Sept 2nd 1864 Shermans March to the Sea. Nov. 15 to Dec. 10, 1864., Seige of Savannah, Ga. Dec. 10 to 21st, 1864. Was in the Carolina Campaynes Jany 27, 1865 to Apl. 26th, 1865. At Averysboro, N.C. March 16, 1865 and at Bentonville, N.C. March 19 to 21, 1865. He was slightly wounded in the left foot at battle of Gettysburgh, Pa. When his horse was shot from under him by the same ball. Was never in hospital and was never captured prisoner.
He names as some of his intimate associates in the service comrades Capt Edmonson; D.M. Maynard, Henry Shope, Jno Hanover, Farrel McCue, Morris Devcort. As incidents in the service remembered by him specially was the hanging of 5 men conorated of being rebel spies on the day of the election held by the regiment for governor of Ohio John Brough and Vallandegham, Candidate.
We certify that Comrade Thomas Fennessy Joined W.A> Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio August 19, 1886.
Comrade John Fenton
Who was born the 16th day of April A.D. 1840 in Wheeling, County of Ohio, State of West Va. and was living at time of breaking out of the war in Wheeling, and was a member of a comp. Of Viginia State Militia. The Compy was ordered by Gov. Letcher to seige the custom House at Wheeling, secure all it valuable contents, and proceed at once, with them to Harpers Ferry Va. ; enter the service of the confederate States. He refused to join the rebel army and in company with 6 others, crossed the Ohio River to Bridgeport, o and enquiring for recruiting officer of the Union Army they were told that Capt. Peter Tallman was raising compy at St Clairsville and were given transportation there when they entered the service under Cap’t Tallman going into Camp Anderson near Lancaster, Ohio and were assigned to Co. K 17th Reg’t O.V.I. for 3 months. Mustered into service the 27th day of Apl 1861, and was mustered out at Camp near Zanesville, Aug. 15, 1861. The regiment was engaged during its entire term of enlistment in service in W. Va.
The regiment was reorganized after being mustered out of the 3 month service for the term of 3 years or during the war and he was assigned to Co. E. Capt Frank Askew and given regimental No. 15 Ohio Vol. Inf. going into camp at Mansfield, Ohio remaining there short time the regiment was ordered to Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, O. After drilling and doing camp duty there for short time, was ordered south Gen. Morgan was commanding rebel forces and in possession of Lexington, his regiment proceeded to near Lexington Ky. by rail, disembarking; marched to Lexington just in time to miss Morgan, he evacuating from posite side. Went thence to Mumfords mill and assisted in constructing bridge that had been destroyed across Green River. The Battle of Shilo, Miss. 6th & 7th of April 1862 was first engagement in which he participated accounting to a battle. Next at battle of Corinth, Miss. May 30 1862. Leaving Corinth they went to Battle Creek, Ala, where they built fort McCork. Gen Bragg of the rebel forces being on the opposite side of the bTennessee river started a movement of his men norht. Then division following engaged Bragg at Perrysville, Ky and changed his course to a South Eastern direction. Following in close pursuit until reaching Murfreesboro, Tenn. where the battle of Stone River was fought Dec. 31st and Jan 1 & 2, 1862 & 1863. He was wounded in the first days engagement of this battle early in the morning by gunshot in the foot to Folio 514. [see below]
We certify that Comrade Jno Fenton Joined W.A> Brand Post No. 98 Department of June 21, 1883
Adjudant- J.T. Wooward ?
Fenton, Jno Continued from Folio 157.
Disabling him from walking, he was taken prisoner by the enemy. From Murfreesboro he was taken to Chattanooga, Tenn. Thence to Atlanta, Ga. thence to Montgomery, Ala. Finding some bridges had been burned preventing further progress from their point they were taken back to Atlanta, Ga. where he remained about 5 days; after which time he was taken to Richmond, Va. and confined in Libby prison, remaining there for some time, until he was paroled and sent to Parole Camp at Annapolis, Md. Where he remained until exchanged and mustered out of the service the 30th day of March, 1863. Leaving camp he returned to his home in Wheeling, Va. [Ballio] and Ohio R.R.. Among his intimate associates in service he names Comrade Isaac [Copr], Seargent Hillis, Stephen A. Douglas.
The most important event in his opinion during the service was their battle of Pittsburgh Landing, Miss.
Comrade Israel Fisler
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1820 in Coatsville. County of Chester. State of Penna.
His first entered the service 29th day of May 1862, for term of 3 years and was commissioned 1st Lieut. and Reg’t [?] M. 52nd Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into camp at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, Ohio
He resigned his office the 20 day of Nov. same year, his health not permitting him to do field duty.
He was an out spoken Patriot both before and after the war; and an active earnest Grand Army man taking great interest in the affairs of the Post.
He suffered long and patiently before death came to his relief the 14 day of July 1893. He was buried at Oak Dale cemetry with the honors of the Post.
We certify that Comrade Israel Fisler Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Feby. 3rd, 1889 Held Offices of… and held the office of Post Surgeon.
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Resolutions of respect on death of Comrade Israel Fisler
Comrade Israil Fisler late Quartermaster of the 58th Regt. Ohio Vol. Inf. after long suffering was relieved of all pain and trials of this life and called to his reward by an all wise Providence, therefore be it
Resolved:- By W.A. Brand Post, that they sincerely regret their loss sustained by the death of Comrade Fisler, and in honor of his memory and appreciation of his services rendered in his country in her hour of sore affliction the Alter and Charter of the Post be ordered draped in the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty (30) days.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. Urbana, O July ’97
Signed-
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Committer
Comrade A. Freshwater
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1844 in (blank) County of Union. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 13th day of May, 1864 as a private soldier in Compy H. 136th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. for the term of 100 days; going into camp at Camp Chase Columbus, Ohio; and was mustered out of the service the 30th day of August 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
He went with his regiment to Washington City D.C. when it was placed on garrison duty in Fort Elsworth, Fort Williams, and Fort North, where it remained until the expiration of his term of enlistment after which his regiment was returned to Columbus, Ohio and mustered out as above stated. Comrade Freshwater was mustered into the Grand Army of the Republic and was a faithful member of the order. He died the 31st day of August, 1890 and his remains were sent to Marysville, Union Co. Ohi0 for interment.
We certify that Comrade A. Freshwater Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 16th day of Feby, 1888.
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Resolutions of respect, on death of Comrade A. Freshwater
Late of Co. H, 136th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. has been summoned from his earthly career, to his reward in the Great Unknown and be it
Resolved:- By W.A> Brand Post no. 98, Dept of Ohio, G.A.R. through the esteem of the members, for him, drape the Charter and Alter of their room for a period of 30 days.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. Urbana, O July 1897.
Signed
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Committer
Comrade John W. Fritz
Who was born the 18th day of Feby A.D. 1834 in (blank). County of Loudon. State of Virginia, and first entered into the service when a member of the Ohio State Militia, he went with his company into the United States service the 2nd day of May, 1862 going into camp at Camp Chas near Columbus, Ohio and was assigned as Company B 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf.
Was mustered out as a private of same comp’y at Camp Chase the 31st day of Aug. 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
The only engagement in which he participated was a skirmish of the picket line at Port Walthall, Va. when the enemy drove in our picket line that had been advanced during the night of the 16th of June, ’64. On the morning of the 17 the rebels drove our pickets in from their position with a loss of 1 killed and and 1 wounded from Co. A of our Reg’t.
Was sick in hospital at Point of Rocks, Va. for few days during month of August.
He names as some of his intimate associates in the service of comrades Frank Jenkins, James Kizer and William Keller.
To him the important events occuring during his term of service was the skirmish at Pot Walthall the 17th of June when a solid shot shuck just in front of him rebounding and passing over his head without injury.
We certify that Comrad J.W. Fritz Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio the 20th day of June, 1887.
Comrade James Garber
Who was born the 25 day of February A.D. 1826 in Near West Chester. County of Chester. State of Penna. And first entered the service the 7 day of August 1862 from Hardin County Ohio as a private in Compy I Cap’t Stanley 45 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. going into camp at Camp Chase Columbus, o. Was mustered out of the same at Camp Chase the 12 day of June 1865 by reason of close of the war. The first engagement in which he participated was at Duttons Hill, or Summersett, Ky the 30 day of March 1863. Monticello, Ky May 1, ’63 Monticello and Rocky Gap June 9, 1863. Skirmish on the Sweet Water at Philadelphia, Tenn. Oct. 20, 1863.
Was taken prisoner here on the 20th Oct. and confined in rebel prisons at Atlanta, Ga. at Cleveland, Tenn. In Libby prison at Richmond, Va. Pemberton and Belle Island until exchanged the 23rd day of March, 1864.
Was slightly wounded in leg by spint ball at Franklin, Tenn. the 30 day of Nov. ’64. The battle of Kenesaw M’t. June 9, ’64. Peach Tree Creek, July 20, ’64. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 15 & 16, 1864.
Associates with whom he was intimate he names Com’ds. Sarg’t E. Zimmerman, in same compy, captured at same time and in all the rebel prisons together until exchanged, Shipley Fisher, Louis Wertz.
The battle of Franklin, Tenn and The prison life were important events in his military history, he thinks.
We certify that Comrade James Garber Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio the 5 day of Feby, 1885, Held Offices of and was Janitor and outside sentinell for a number of years.
Comrade Mathias Glowner
Who was born the 26th day of October A.D. 1829 in Lancaster. County of Lancaster. State of Pennsylvania and first entered the service the 27th day of Ap’l, 1861 at Harrisburgh, Penna as a private in Comp’y C, 16th Reg’t Pa. Voll. Inf. For term of 3 months. Was first discharged from the same Reg’t at Harrisburgh 18th day of Aug. 1861 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
He reinlisted August 19, 1861 the next day after his discharge, in Comp’y A 79 Reg’t Vol. Inf. As a private at Harrisburgh. Was promoted to a corporal in Oct. 1862. And was discharged from 2nd term of enlistment the 7th day of April, 1865 at Harrisburg. The first engagement in which he took part was Chaplin Hills, Ky. or Perryville, Oct. 8th, 1862 and was followed by battles of Stone River or Murfreesboro, Tenn Dec. 31, ’62 to Jany 3, 1863, a severe skirmish at [sweedens] csve in the Cumberland Mts. Battle of Hoovers Gap, Tenn. Skirmish at the Tennesse River and Chatanooga, Chickamanga, Ga. Sept. 19 to 20, 1863 in which he was slightly wounded in the 1st days engagement, but was not confined to the hospital. Was captured the second day of the battle of of Chickamanga, Ga. Sept. 20 and confined in various rebel prisons in the south. Was first taken to Richmond, Va. thence to Danville, Va. from there was taken to Andersonville, Ga. from there to Florence, S.C. and was paroled from Florence on the 10th day of Dec. 1864 after a confinement in the rebel pens of the south for a peiod of 14 months and 20 days. Com’d [Glowner] does not say when he was exchanged or when he rejoined his regiment.
He names as some of his comrades with whom he was intimately associated Capt Kendricks, Lieut. Benson, Lieut McCafferty, Orderly Sart. Haffnagh, Henry Patton, Abram Patten, and Robb Stablefold.
We certify that Comrade Mathias Glowner, Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 19th day of March, 1885.
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The Memorial services of Brand Post No. 98 Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. for year 1899 was held in Post hall corner Monument square and Scioto street, Sunday, December 31st at 2:30 oclock. Rev. Fuller of the first M.E. Church delivering the address.
The hall was not crowded, but a good attendance of the Comrades and friends were present. Three comrades, members of the Post have answered their last roll call, during the past 12 months.
Comrade Mathias Glouner died Nov. 5th, 1899 at his home in Kennard, Ohio and was buried in Ferncliff cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Pall bearers from the Post attended funeral at Kennard, placing remains on board cars for Springfield Station.
Comrade George Partlett, died May 15th, 1899, in the city and was buried in Oak Dale cemetery, attended by the Post.
Comrade George H. Guy, died May 15th, 1899 in the city, interment at Oak Dale cemetery. Post attending funeral in body.
Comrade James Gragg
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1835 in (blank) County of Morgan State of Ohio.
He first entered the service as a private soldier the 9 day of November, 1861 going into Camp near Chillicothe, O. and was mustered out of the service the 18th day of October, 1862 by reason of Surgeons Certificate of Diability.
Comrade Gragg moved from Urbana O. to Woodstock Champaign Co. and opened a butcher shop, at which place he lived until his death the 30th day of March 1891 where he was buried with the honors of the Order of the G.A.R.
We certify that Comrade James Gragg Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Apl. 17, 1887.
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Resolutions of respect on the death of Comrade James Gregg
Comrade James Gregg, late of Compy. A. 73rd Reg’t, Ohio Vol. Inf. having been called from his earthly sojourn, to his heavenly reward: while we submit to this rulings of Divine Providence, with that faith that He doeth all things well, let it be Resolved:- That W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dept of O. G.A.R. will have the flag alter and charter of the Post draped with the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty days in honor and recognition of his vallient services to his country in her hour of greatest peril.
Headquarters Brand Post No. 98
Dept of O. G.A.R. Urbana, O
Signed-
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Committer
Comrade George Greenback
Who was born the 13th day of November A.D. 1843 in Near Louisville, County of [Monroe], State of Ohio.
First entered the service the 11th day of August 1862, at Louisville, O. as a private soldier for the term of 3 years, and was assigned to Compy C, Cap’t T.H. Archenor, 116" Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into camp at Marietta, O. and was mustered into the service the 19th day of Sep. 1862 at Gallipolis, O. Was mustered out of the service at Richmond, Va. June 14, 1865; and received his final discharge at camp Dennison, near Cincinnati, o. about 1st of of August, by reason of close of war, and orders from the War Dept. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle ofMoorefield, Va. Jany 3rd , 1863; and followed by participation in battles of Romney, Va. 16" day of Feby. 1863; Bunker Hill, Va. June 13- 1863; Winchester, Va. June 14 to 16, 1863; Piedmont or Mt. Crawford, Va. June 5th, 1864. His company went into the engagement with 48 men, and lost 26 in killed and wounded; the color bearer was shot down 4 times in the battle, when he took the colors and carried them through, until the flight of the enemy. The Col. Wished to promote him to a seargency for his bravery, but he refused the promotion, prefering his gun in in the rank; battle of Lynchburg, Va. June 17, 1864; Snickers Ferry, Va. July 18, 1864; Winchester, Va. July 24", 1864; Halltown, Aug. 26 & 27, 1864; Berryville, Va. Sept. 3 and 4, 1864; Opequan, Set. 19, 1864; Fisher Hill or Woodstock, Va. Sept. 22nd, 1864; Cedar Creek or Middletown, Oct. 19, 1864; Capture of Fort Gregg and Fall of Petersburg, Va. Apl. 2nd, 1865; Pursuit of the rebel Gen. Lee and battle at High Bridge, Va. Apl. 6th, 1865; Skirmish at Appamattox C.H. Apl. 8th, 1865 and the surrender of the rebel army under Gen’l Lee to Gen’l U.S. Grant April 9th, 1865, at Appamattox, and practically the close of the war of the Rebellion. He returned with his regiment after Gen’l Lees surrender to Richmond, Va. where he remained until mustered out. He was detailed to service in the ambulance Corps. About 1st day of Oct. 1864 a duty he tried get off from, but was not successful. It required stout able bodied men for the detail and he say picking up a wounded man in the midst of shot and shell was hard work and more dangerous than in line. He names as some of his intimate associates in the service Comrades Jacob Deal, Lieut. Wm. Bidenharn, J.H. Pershaw, Chas. Watson. He was never confined in hospital and never a prisoner of war. He names as an important event in his military experiences, [Hunters] raid and retreat from winchester to Ganley Bridge, they charged on a fort, and could not get in. He stepped few paces in front of Compy behind a tree and suddenly firing ceased, his Reg’t had fallen back leaving him behind the tree, he started to run when he thinks every man in the fort fired at him, balls passing through his hat, and 3 through his clothing. We certify that Comrade George Greenbank Joined W.A. Brand Post no. 98 Department of Ohio August 7th, 1884.
Comrade Thomas S. Greenlee
Who was born the 6th day of Jany A.D., 1845 in Lexington, County of (blank) State of Virginia.
He first entered the service the 19th day of April 1861 as a private in Co. D. Cap’t [Crorra], 1st Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. And was mustered into the service at Lancaster, Lancaster Co. Pa. for the term of 3 months. He was mustered out of the service at Dayton, O. the 16 day of Aug. 1861 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
The regiment was enlisted in response to a call for troops by President Lincoln on the 15th of April. It was ordered to Washington D.C. on the 19 of Apr., 1861 four days after the call for the forst soldiers to put down the Rebellion after reaching Washington they took an active part in all the operations going on for the protection of the capitol against attempted invasion of the city.
We certify that Comrade Thomas S. Greenlee Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Aug. 18, 1887.
Comrade Shepherd Grove
Who was born the 18th day of May A.D., 1836 in McClennontown, County of Fayette, State of Pennsylvania.
He first entered the service the 17th day of July, 1861 as a private in Compy H, Cap’t Henderson, 26th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into camp at Camp Chase, Columbus, ohio. He was mustered out of the service near Louisville, Ky. The 25 day of July, 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment – 3 years-,.
He was confined in Hospital at Red House on the Gauley River, Va. in 1861, from which place he was forwarded to Gallipolis, O. and from there to Point Pleasant, O. where he was given a 30 days furlough to return home at the expiration of the 30 days limit of furlough he rejoined his regiment at Fayetteville, Va. but still not in condition for military service in the front. He was given further leave of absence and ordered to return to Ohio with his comrade John D. Ghofstall who was sent home on sick leave from the front. Comrade Grove rejoined his regiment again at Louisville, Ky. In 1862.
The first engagement in which he participated was the battle of Stone River on Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 31st, 1862 and Jany 1 and 2nd, 1863; and was followed by participation in battles of Chickamanga, Ga. 19 & 20 of Sep., 1863, Mission Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863, Rock Face Ridge, May 5 to 9, 1864, Resaca, Ga. May 13 to 16, 1864, Adairsville, Ga. May 17 to 18, 1864; Dallas, Ga. May 25 to June 4, 1864; Kenesaw Mt., Ga. June 9 to 30, 1864.
The regiment made forced march from Chattanooga, Tenn. To Knoxville, Tenn. for relief of Gen. Burnsides. While at Knoxville the time of enlistment had so nearly expired for the regiment they were given the priviledge of reinlisting as Veterans and all who reenlisted was given furlough of 30 days to return home. Comrade Grove, not feeling able to to stand further military service did not reenlist but remained in Knoxville until the Veterans 30 days leave of absence had expired when he rejoined the Regt at Bridgeport, Ala, his 3 years having expired he was sent to camp near Louisville, Ky and mustered out of the service. He names as some of his intimate associates in service Capt Henderson, Lieut. Hogen, C.E. Gearhardt, Wm. Reamy, J.D. Ghofstall, C. Collins.
We certify that Comrade Shepherd Grove Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio May 17, 1883.
Comrade John Gumpert
Who was born the 22nd day of June A.D. 1834 in Baden County of (blank) State of Germany and first entered the service the 18th day of April 1861 at Urbana, Ohio as a private Compy D. Cap’t Roberts 13th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Was promoted to Corporal Jany 1st 1863 was promoted to first Corporal Dec. 31st 1863 and transferred to Compy C Cap’t Benj. P. Runkle 13 Reg’t Ohio Vet. Vol. Inf. at camp near Blaines Crofs roads Tenn. He was finally discharged from the service on the 5 day of Dec. 1865 at San Antonia, Texas by reason of the close of the war.
The first battle in which he was engaged was Carnifax Ferry W. Va. 10th day of Sept. 1861 followed by battles of Bowling Green, Ky. battle of Shiloh 6th & 7th of April 1862, Perryville Ky. Oct. 8, ’62 Stone River or Murfreesboro Dec. 31, 1862 Chichamanga, Ga. Sept. 19 to 20, 1863. Mission Ridge, Tenn. Nov. 25, 1863 Resaca, Ga. May 13 to 16, 1864. Nashville, Tenn. Dec 15 & 16, 1864. Franklin, Tenn, Nov. 30, 1864 and New Hope May 27, 1864 at which time he was taken prisoner by the 6th 7th & 8th—Texas Rangers under command of the Rebel Gen’l Grandberg and was confined in prisons at Addissonville, Ga, Black Shears, Fla; and Florence, S.C. until the 16th day of Jany 1865 when he was paroled and exchanged, rejoining his regiment.
He names as some of his comrades with whom he was intimately associated Com’ds Wm Loyd, S.C. Bosler, J.C. Creighton, Lewis Shumate, Fremont Bunker and Wm Rutan. He deems the battle of Shiloh the 7 of April the important event in his military experience.
He had been in this the United States but 14 month when he enlisted in the service of his addopted country and Comrade Gumpert is today proud of the fact that he has an interest in this country belonging to him by right of conquest, as well as grace.
We certify that Comrade Jno Gumpert Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 21st day of April, 1887.
Comrade George H. Guy
Who was born the 2nd day of September A.D. 1837 in Urbana County of Champaign State of Ohio
He first entered the service as a private soldier the 24 day of December, 1863 in Urbana, Ohio under Captain A.C.Duel Provost Marshall of the district; and was assigned to Compy A, Capt Cartwright 27th Reg’t United States Colored Troops, going into camp at Camp Delaware, near Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. The regiment was mustered out of the U.S. service the 21st day of Sept. 1865 at Smithville N.C.. Shortly after being mustered into the service the regiment was ordered to Washington City D.C.; where it was stationed while doing garrison duty. It was ordered afterward to City Point on the James River, Va. Doing duty around Richmond and Petersburg. And it was in front of Petersburg at the time of the explosion of the mine in July, when the regiment distinguished itself for the unsurpassed bravery, and gallantly, and good conduct on the field of battle. Comrade Guy says his compy (A) was the first to enter the fort after the explosion of the mine in front of Petersburg. Was the battle of South Side on[Welden] R.R. August 18 & 19, 1864; battle of Hatches Run, Va. October 27, 1864; at the fall of Fort Fisher, N.C. and in action service in the North Carolina Campaign an Wilmington Goldsborow and Raleigh. After the engagement at South Side R.R. in August the regiment was for’d to City Point to relieve the One hundred and thirty fourth reg’t of 100 day [me] whose term of service was about to expire or had already expired. He was never in hospital never wounded and never taken prisoner.
He names as some of his intimate associates in the service, Comrades Isaac Stillgess, Chas. Miltchell, Watson Artis, Axom Wade, & Jno W. Hicks.
We certify that Comrade George H. Guy Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio August 16, 1883.
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The Memorial services of Brand Post No. 98 Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. for year 1899 was held in Post hall corner Monument square and Scioto street, Sunday, December 31st at 2:30 oclock. Rev. Fuller of the first M.E. Church delivering the address.
The hall was not crowded, but a good attendance of the Comrades and friends were present. Three comrades, members of the Post have answered their last roll call, during the past 12 months.
Comrade Mathias Glouner died Nov. 5th, 1899 at his home in Kennard, Ohio and was buried in Ferncliff cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Pall bearers from the Post attended funeral at Kennard, placing remains on board cars for Springfield Station.
Comrade George Partlett, died May 15th, 1899, in the city and was buried in Oak Dale cemetery, attended by the Post.
Comrade George H. Guy, died May 15th, 1899 in the city, interment at Oak Dale cemetery. Post attending funeral in body.
Comrade Samuel Guyton
Who was born the 25 day of January A.D., 1839 in Pleasant Twp. County of Clarke State of Ohio and first entered the service on the 2nd day of May, 1864 with the balance of his company of Ohio State Guards, going into Camp at Camp Chase, Columbus, o.
He was mustered into company E, Cap’t Cheney, 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. As a private and was mustered out of the service the 31st day of August, 1864, by reason expiration of term of enlistment, (100 days)
Was never in a battle but was close enough to the heavy firing of cannon and musketry to realize the danger.
Did duty of throwing up entrinchments and on the picket line on the James and Appamattox Rivers between Richmond & Petersburgh, Va.
Was sick and in the hospital at Cumberland, Md. He names associates with whom he was intimate comrades Jno Goul, Wm. Bailer, and M.H. Guyton; and as an important event in his military career the fact that he left the hospital, contrary to orders and went with the regiment when it was ordered to move from Cumberland, Md. And had the opportunity and saw the Elephant.
We certify that Comrade Samuel Guyton Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of 19th day of Apl., 1888.
Guyton, Samuel
Division-
Ohio State Guards, Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio to Company E. 134th Regiment Ohio Vol. Inf.
Battles fought-
None mentioned
Other names mentioned-
Captain Cheney
Jno Goul
Wm. Bailer
M.H. Guyton
Soldiers in GAR Warsketch Book E through G