Comrade John P. Neer
Who was born the 27 day of April A.D. 1842 in Concord Twp. County of Champaign. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 30th day of July 1862, and going to Camp Chase near Columbus, Ohio the 19th day of August 1862 as a private and was assigned to Comp. H 45 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf.
Was promoted to corporal in August 1862, and to a sargency the 12day of Dec. ’62 and to first sargent 24th day of July 62, To 1st Lieut. in June 1865 and was mustered put of the service the 12 day of June 1865 at camp Harker, Near Nashville, Tenn. by reason of close of the war. He was first engages in battle Duttons Hill or Summersett, Ky. the 30th day of March and was followed by engagements at Monticello, Ky. on the 9th of June 63 at Philadelphia, Tenn. the 20 of Oct. 63. Holston River, Tenn., Nov. 16, 63. Near Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 17. 63. Through Atlanta Campaign from Tunnell hill, Ga. to Jonesborough from May 9th to Sept. 6th 1864. Battle of Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30. And Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 15 & 16, 1864.
Was wounded by being shot through the left lung Nov. 17, 63 about 7 or 8 miles west of Knoxville by General Longstruls advance on the place when he beseiged it.
Was confined in hospital in Knoxville from Nov. 17, 1863 Jany 14, 1864.
He names among those with whom he was intimately associated comrades, D.F. Johnson, H.C. Gibbs, Jno Thackery, John Hammon, J.O. Neer, Jacob Snauffer, A.C. [Der??lta] and C.H. Smith. The events worthy of special mention in his military experience was the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. In the engagement at Philadelphia, Tenn. this regiment lost 168 men in killed, wounded, and prisoners and 101 in the battle at Holstoic River. The campaign in Tenn. in 1863 was very disasterous to his regiment.
We certify that Comrade Jno. P. Neer Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 7th day of April, 1889.
1848
Comrade James Panthony
Who was born the 4 day of December A.D. 1822 in (blank) County of Berkley. State of Virginia and first entered the service in the United States army the 21st day of January 1847 for duty in the war with Mexico. Going into camp at Richmond, Va. where he remained about 5 weeks when he was taken to Fortress Monroe, Va. remaining there until the 10 of March ’47 at which time they were ordered to Point Isabell 9 miles below the mouth of the Rio Grand River embarking on a sailing boat and arriving at the Point about the 29th day of March, thence on foot to Conemargo. Conemargo to Monterey Mexico reaching there about the 30 of April, 1847. Marching from Monterey to Buena Vista reaching there about 30 of June, where he remained duing guard duty until Feby 29th, 1848.
He went to Saletillo, Mexico for provost duty then about 30 of April. About 14 day of June, 1848 we were ordered to return home peace having been declared. We returned in the same Manner we went to Saltillo to Buena Vista to Monterey, Conemargo to Mouth of point Isabel, were we embarked when embarked for Fortress Monroe July 31st, 1848. Intimate comrades in first service Jacob Shank, Robt Gainer, Andrew Duffy, Jacob Crowl.
Comrade Panthony reenlisted in 21 day of August, 1861 in Compy F. Cap’t Prater of the Potomac Home Guards or Brigade or 1st Maryland Vol. Inf. The first engagement in which he participated was battle of Harpers Ferry 14 & 15 of Sept. 62 in which he was taken prisoner and paroled at once. Was then sent to Parole Camp at Annapolis, Md. and remained in camp then until January 1863 where he was exchanged, and again rejoined his regiment doing Out Post duty around Port Tobacco, Md. and on the Potomac River to June 1863. We were ordered from Port Tobacco, Md. To the Gettysburgh campaign. Participated in battle of Gettysburgh July1 to 3, 1863. At battle of Monocacy in July 64, Duffields Station July 29, ’64. Out Post duty in Shenandoah Vally Sept. 1864 to June 1865.
Was promoted to corporal shortly after entering the service. The regimental designation was changed to the 13 Md. Vol. Inf. He names as comrades with whom he was intimately associated, Wa’t Greer, Washington Miller, William Miller, Phil Warner, and Fred Warner.
We certify that Comrade James Panthong Joined W.A. Brand Post No.98 Department of Ohio…(blank)
Comrade George W. Parlett
Who was born the 13th day of November, A.D., 1831 in Shippensburg, County of (blank), State of Pennsylvania.
And first entered the service as a private soldier the 10th day of Oct., 1861 and assigned to Compy B. Cap’t Palmer, 66 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. And was mustered out of the service the 24th day of July, 1862 at Columbus, Ohio by reason of surgeons certificate of disability for further military duty. The first engagement in which he participated was Gen’l Banks retreat from Strawsburgh to Winchester, Va. He was injured by log falling across his leg and breaking it at the ankle while engaged in building a bridge; was confined in hospital at Strawsbrg about 2 weeks, from Strawsbrg, Va was driven to Winchester, Va. thence to Hagerstown, Md.; from which place was given a furlough for 30 days.
At expiration of 30 days, he reported to Captain Dodd Provost Marshall at Columbus. He never rejoined his regiment again. He names as some of his intimate associates with whom he served in the army as being Cap’t B.F. Garrison, Cap’t Jas. McDonald, Archie Huston, Michael Durgan, and Jacob Houts.
And as the most important event in his military experience the retreat of General Banks from Strawsburgh to Winchester.
We certify that Comrade George W. Parlett Joined W.A. Brand, Post No. 98 Department of Ohio, Sept. 20, 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 [Zac?cah] Pile
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D., 1815 in (blank) County of (blank) State of Virginia.
He entered the service from Green County, Ohio the 11th day of Feby, 1865 as a private in Compy K, Capt [Folk????] 184 Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. For 1 year going into camp at Camp Chase Columbus, Ohio. The company was mustered the 20th of Feby, 1865 and the compy together with the Reg’t were immediately ordered to Nashville, Tenn. For garrison duty from Nashville to Chattanooga, Tenn. Thence to Bridgeport, Ala when the regiment was engaged in guarding and protecting an important R.R. bridge over the Tennessee River and about 30 miles of the R. Road from Bridgeport to Chattanooga. Comrade Pyles was detailed as teamster a portion of the time. He was discharged from the service the 16th day of June, 1865 at Bridgeport, Ala. By reason of Order from the War Dept.
He was never in a battle, was never a prisoner, but was in hospital at Bridgeport, Ala. By reason of injuries rec’d by a mule.
He names as some of his intimate associates in the service comrades Lewis Miller and John Morris.
He joined Brand Post by transfer from Powell Post No. 381, Tremont City, O.
We certify that Comrade Zacriah Pyles Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Sept 25, 1886.
Comrade Ira J. Powell
Who was born the 10th day of January A.D. 1843 in Tippicanoe City. County of Miami. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 13th day of July 1863 as a private soldier in Compy B, Capt Winder 4 Ind. Batt. Ohio Vol. Cav. Going into camp at Camp Dennison near Cincinnati, O. for the term of 6 months; and was mustered out of the service the 15th day of Feby 1864 at Cincinnati Ohio by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
He was a comrade and a citizen highly esteemed by all those who were closely associated with him, for his high standard of moral and social integrity.
He was a long sufferer from that dreaded disease, Malignant Cancer and had several operations performed on his cheek in hopes of some relief of the rapidly growing disease, but each operation only seemed to aggravate the dread disorder. He passed to that [co???] from which no traveler returns to the realities of a unknown world the 25th day of Jany 1895 at his home 5 miles south East of Urbana surrounded with loving friends.
The Post accorded his remains and honored burial and contributed the emblems Love, Purity, & Peace as the last sad tokens from the living.
His bereaved wife has named the following comrades she has of heart him refer to as being special friends. Com’d S.B. Williams of Dayton, O Capt J.H. Winder and Com’d B.F. Arnold
We certify that Comrade Ira J. Powell Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio June 2nd, 1887.
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Resolutions of the death of comrade Ira J. Powell
Comrade Ira J. Powell was called from his suffering prepared for Gods [poplr] the 25th day of January 1895.
In the year 1863 on the 13" day of July and at age of twenty years he enlisted in Company "B" 4th Indp’t Battalion Ohio Cavalry for six months or during the war.
He served his term of enlistment and received an honorable discharge. Therefore be it.
Resolved: That in the death of comrade Ira J. Powell we are reminded of the frailty of the human life and that this Post has lost one of its most honored members and that we extend to his family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow and sore affliction. Commending them to the Care of Our God who doeth all things well.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post
Dept of Ohio G.A.R. Feby 21, 1895
Signed
Wm. M. Whitaker
B.F. Dixon
Commettr
Comrade James M. Poysell
Who was born the 28th day of April A.D. 1841 in West Liberty. County of Logan. State of Ohio; and first entered the service the 8th day of August, 1862 going into camp at Camp Delaware Ohio, as a private in Comp’y I Cap’t Chandler 96th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. and was transferred to Comp’y B Bat. Cap’t Chandler same Reg’t , Nove. 3rd, 1864 was finally discharged as a private the 7th day of July 1865 at Mobile, Ala. by reason of close of the war. The first engagement in which he participated was [Chrekasaw] Bluff Miss. Dec. 28 & 29, 1862 near Vicksburgh and was followed with engagements at Fort Hinderman, Ark.; Jan 11, 1863; Seige of Vicksburgh, Miss. May 18 to July 4, 1863; Jackson, Miss. July 9 to 16 ’63, Grand Coteau, La. Nov. 3, ’63; when he was captured by the rebels; Was confined in the rebel prison at Alexander, La. From date of capture until leaving by having been exchanged the first day of May 1864 when he rejoined his regiment . Was on the Red River expedition against Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan Ala. August 5 to 23, ’64 Spanish Fort, Ala Mar. 26 to Apl. 8th 1865; Surrender of Mobile, Ala Mar 12, 1865.
Was wounded slightly in hand at battle of Grand Coteau, La. Nov. 3, 1863 but was never confined in hospital.
He names as some of his intimate associates comrades Walace Taylor Geo. Shumate, Chas. Stephens and Cyrus Humphreys. The important events occuiing during his military experience in the service was the seige of and Surrender of Vicksburgh, Miss July 4, 1863. The running of the blockade by Commodore Farraguts fleet at Mobile Bay, Ala, and the capturing of the rebel [ram], Tennessee, which was built by contributions of Jewelry & c. from the Ladies of the southern confederacy. He witness’d the explosion of the of the Steam boat City of Madison loaded with ammunition of Vicksburgh, Miss.
We had two brothers, lost their lives on the steam boat Sultana, when it exploded 6 miles above the city of Memphis, Tenn , the 27 day of April, 1865 named Samuel & William Poysell.
Com’d Poysell traveled on foot 1683 miles, by rail 517 miles, by [waler] 7686 miles or a total of 9886 miles.
I certify that the sketch of my War Service as above written is true as I verily believe (blank) Date, April 17, 1895 Signed, James M. Poysell.
We certify that Comrade James M. Poysell Joined W.A. Brand Post No 98 Department of Ohio 4th day of March, 1886. Held Offices of[Jrm] Vice under Comdr Keller, officer day under W.R. Warnock Com’dr..
Comrade Samuel Berryhill Price
Who was born the 24 day of February A.D. 1842 in Union Twp. County of Champaign, State of Ohio and first entered the service of the United States in 17th day of April 1861 in response to call by President Lincoln on 13th of April for 75,000 men for the period of 90 days; and was mustered out of the service about the 1st day of August 1861 with the company. He reenlisted again (after his discharge from the 3 months term of service in Compy K Capt. (balnk) 2nd Regt Ohio Vol. Inf.) in Company A. Cap’t A.S. Berryhill of the 2nd Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. for period of 3 years or during the war going into Camp at Camp Dennison Ohio near Cincinnati and was mustered out of the service the 10 day of Oct., 1864 by reason of expiration of term of service. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle of Bull Run, Va. on Sunday July 21st 1861 and was followed by engagements at battle of West Liberty, Ky. Oct. 23rd, 1861; Fry Mountain, Ky. Bridgeport, Tenn. Apl 29, 1861; Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862, Battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862; Participated in Rosecrans campaign from Murfreesboro to Tullahoma, Tenn. the latter part of June 1863; At battle of Chickamanga, Ga. Sept. 19 & 20, 1863; Look Out, M’t Nov. 24, 1863; Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863; Ringold, Ga. Nov. 27, 1863. At Buzzards Roost and Tunnell Hill, Rocky Face Ridge, Ga. Feby 25 to 27, ’64. Resaca, Ga May 13th to 16, 1864 at which place on the 14th day of May he was wounded in the left leg by Minnie ball rendering amputation, necessary which was performed on the battlefield, at the ankle, and from lack of proper care was compelled to suffer another amputation about 4 inches below the knee. Gangreen having set in, the 2nd amputation taking place exactly 1 month later in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn., where he spent the summer after the battle of Resaca in hosptial Nov. 1.
He names as some of his intimate associates in the service comrades Jas. H. Sivers, Jno M. Fitzpatrick, Jos. T. Steinberger, Jas. R. Ambrow, Capt A.S. Berryhill and James R. Lynch. All the battles in which he participated were important events but the suffering of the two amputations of his left leg was the severest of them all.
We certify that Comrade Samuel B. Price Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Nov. 21, 1881.
Comrade Chas. A. Protsman
Who was born the 26 day of Jany A.D. 1843 in Union Twp. County of Champaign. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 2nd day of May 1864 in Comp’y E. Capt W.B. Cheney 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. going into camp Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio
He took measles at Washington City D.C. while enroute to the front and remained with the comp’y until reaching Fortress Monroe, when he was transferred to the Hampton Hospital rejoining the regiment at vicinity of Bermuda Hundred when he continued with the compy until mustered out of service at Camp Chase Columbus, Ohio August 31st, 1864.
He names as some of those with whom he was intimately associated, Com’ds W. Vermillion, Geo. Vermillion, Fletch Lafferty, Dan’l Spears, and Miner Cartmell.
We certify that Comrade Chas. A. Protsman Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio, (blank).
Comrade Levi S. Raff
Who was born the 29th day of September A.D. 1848 in Smithville. County of Wayne. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 25 day of Sept, 1863 at West Liberty Logan Co. Ohio as a private and was assigned to company C, 12th Regt Ohio Vol. Cav. And was discharged from the service the 14th day of Nov. 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. by reason of close of the war and General Order from the War department. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle of M’t Sterling, Ky. June 9, 1864; and followed by engagements at Cynthiana, Ky. June 12, 1864; Salt Ville, Va. Oct. 2nd 1864; Kingsport, Tenn. Dec. 13 (or 14th) 1864, Bristol, Tenn Dec 14, 1864; Abingdon, Va. Dec 15, 1864; Wytheville, Va. Dec 16, 1864; Marion, Va. Dec. 18, 1864. The second battle of Saltville, Va. Dec. 20 1864; Saulisbury, N.C. Apl. 12, 1865; Dallas, N.C. Apl. 12, Catawba River, Tenn. N.C. Apl. 19, 1865; He was confined in hospital at Chattanooga, Tenn from July to Sept. 1865. He names as some of his intimate associated in the service, Comrades Miles Standish; Henry Henderson, and Fred K. Keller and as an important event in his military term of service he named the aiding of a stubborn mule alone for 2 weeks through the M’ts of Va. and Ky.
We certify that Comrade L. S. Raff Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio May 1st, 1884.
Comrade Douglas Wm. Rawlings
Who was born the 22nd day of April A.D. 1843 in near Urbana County of Champaign State of Ohio and first entered the service the 27th day of May 1862 as a private in Compy H. 86 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. going into camp at Camp Chase Columbus, O for 3 months. Capt William Mayse. The Reg’t was mustered out of service at Camp Delaware near Delaware, Ohio Sept. 25, 1862 by reason of expiration of term of service.
He again answered his countrys call for help by enlisting in Comp’y G. Cap’t Robinson, 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. for a period of 100 days on the 2nd day of May 1864. And was finally discharged from the 2nd term of enlistment the 31st day of August 1864 at Camp Chase by reason of expiration of term.
He served with his regiment in front, between Richmond and Petersburg, Va. on the James and Appamattox Rivers- during the months of June, July, and August 1864. The duty was that of a soldier in the enemy country throwing up entrinchments; on the picket line and at all times ready for the battle.
He was never in hospital. Never a prisoner, and never wounded. His Brother James H. gives as name of those he esteemed as friends in the service Com’ds Emery Hedges, J.G. Caldwell, A.W. Mumper, Joe Roberts, J.H. Rawlings, Adam Bowers, J.W. evans.
Comrade Rawlings died at his home in Clark County, O. the 7day of March 1894 and was intered in Oak Dale Cemetry Urbana, O..
He was an honored and upright Citizen having held many places of public trust and honor. He has represented his country the the state legislation and his district in the State Senate and was just in the prime and pride of Manhood when his summons call him higher.
We certify that Comrade Douglas Wm. Rawlings Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Sept. 15th, 1887.
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Resolutions of respect, on death of Comrade D.W. Rawlings
God in his allwise providence, has seen fit to remove from among us by death our late Comrade D.W. Rawlings, formerly of Compy G. 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf.. In his death we have lost a worthy soldier, a good citizen, and we are led to believe he has responded to the roll call of the Great Commander on the other shore, therefore be it-
Resolved:- By W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. that it Alter and Charter be draped in the usual emblems of mourning 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 James H. Rawlings
Who was born the 30 day of August A.D. 1846 in Urbana Twp. County of Champaign. State of Ohio and first entered the United States service the 2nd day of May 1846 in response to a call of the Governor of Ohio on the Ohio States Guards to enter the U.S. service for a period of 100 days.
Was mustered as a private in Compy G. Cap’t Robinson, 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. He served with the regiment, in the front, between Richmond and Petersburgh, Va in the months of June, July and August 1864, and was mustered out of the service the 31st day of Aug. ’64 at Camp Chase, Columbus, O. by reason of expiration of term enlistment.
Comrade Rawlings was never sick and always in line of duty yet was never in a battle for lack of opportunity only.
He names as some of his intimate comrades, Joe Roberts, [Energ] Hedges, A.W. Mumper, D.W. Rawlings, [?] n. Evans, Adam Bowers, and Joe Rowland.
The feature, worth of special mention, not more so in his case, than the thousands of others, monthly of special mention, is the promptness and willingness with which the State Guards responded to the call in this the hour of their country’s greatest need for prompt and efficient help to the General Government.
We certify that Comrade James H. Rawlings Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 7th day of Apl., 1887.
Comrade Thomas N. Reams
Who was born the 2nd day of July A.D. 1842 in (blank) County of Rofs (probably Ross) State of Ohio and first entered the service the 6th day of August 1862 as a private in Compy G, Capt Warnock 95 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Going into camp at Camp Chase near Columbus, O and was dicharged from the service the 9 day of June 1865 by reason of Gen order no. 77 was department dated Apl 28th, 1865. The first battle in which he participated was Richmond, Ky August 30, 1862. His regiment was taken into battle 10 days after they were mustered into the service with out any knowledge of war and but very little of military tactics, they were soon surrounded and he with a majority of his regiment were soon taken prisoners. He was soon paroled and returned home where he remained until exchanged in month of November 1862 after which he rejoined his regiment and sent to the front again. The second battle in which he took part was at Jackson, Miss. May 14, 1863, the 3rd engagement was battle of Vicksburgh, Miss. May 18 & 19 and Seige of same May 19 to July 4, 1863 when Genl Pemberton surrendered to U.S. Grant Battle of Black River, Miss. July 6, 1863, and again at Jackson, Miss. The 9 to 16 of July, 1863, Battle of Brices Cross roades on [Gun] Town, Miss. June 10, 1864, where he was again taken prisoner.
Was held 3 nights and a day on the battle field, was then taken to Mobile, Ala when [m] were confined 3 nights and two days, when we were taken to Montgomery, Ala. And was held few day when we were transferred to the famous prison at Andersonville, Ga. where we arrived the 21st day of June, 1864 and was confined there until the 13th day of October, 1864. Then taken to Savanah, Ga. held there 13 days then taken to Miller, Ga. where he was confined about 1 month. About 28 of Nov. was taken to Florence S.C. where he was confined until Feby 17, 1865 when we were put into cattle cars and shipped and shifted around over the R.R. until the 25 day of Feby, where we were taken from the cars and paroled at Goldsborough, N.C. On morning of the 26 of Feby was put on the cars again and run to Cape Fear River when we crossed the river into the Union lined and Gods Country and beheld Old Gloria once again, we were entertained most Royally by a New York regiment on Hardtack and Coffee. My intimate comrades were F. Hoisington, C.C. Wait, J.H. Dix, H. Landsdown, S.P. Burns, W. Elsworth all fellow prisoners & I. Parker, my bunker mate before taken prisoner. He now resides a Eris, Champaign Co. Ohio March 20, 1895.
We certify that Comrade Thomas N. Reams Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 20th day of January, 1887.
Comrade Frank J. Redmond
Who was born the 28th day of January A.D. 1846 in Pike County of (blank) State of New York and first entered the service the 12th day of October, 1863 as a private in Compy C. Cap’t Wm. H. Hunter from West Liberty Logan County, Ohio and were assigned to the 12 Reg’t Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and were mustered out of the service at Nashville, Tenn. the 14th day of November, 1865 by reason of the close of the war and general order, No. 110.
He names as his principal battles in which he was engaged first the battle at Mt. Sterling, Ky. the 9th day of June, 1863; Saltvill, Va. Oct. 2nd, 1864 and Sand Mountain( date not given for such battle in the roster of Ohio Cav.)
He names as some of his intimate associates during his term of service comrades Capt W.H. Hunter, T.S. Raff and Joshua Kenna.
He had no hospital experience and was never captured.
We certify that Comrade Frank J. Redmond Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio July 1st, 1886.
Comrade Charles A. Reiser
Who was born the 9th day of April A.D., 1843 in [Shippenville] County of Clarion, State of Penna.
He first entered in the service as a private soldier the 6th day of July 1861 at Camp Wright near Pittsburgh, Penna and was assigned to Company E. 39th Regt. Penna Vol. Inf. From which he was transferred the 15th day of August, 1862 to the 5th Regt. Kans Vol. Cavalry from which he was mustered out the 15th day of August, 1864 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. The first engagement in which he participated was at Battle of Dramsville, Va. on Dec. 20th, 1861; and was followed by the 7 days fighting before Richmond, Va. in June and July, 1862. Battle of Pine Bluff, Ark. Oct. 25, 1863. He was confined in hospital at #Harrisons Landing, Va. and also at Pine Bluff, Ark. #in July, 1862.
His comrades in the service with whom he was intimate he says are now dead and does not give the names.
Comrade Reiser was received in Grand Post by transfer from Mitchell Post No. 45, Dept. of Ohio G.A.R., Springfield, Ohio when he was received the 3 of August, 1882 by Muster.
He was on detached service most of the time while with the 5th Regt. Kans. Cav.
We certify that Comrade Chas. A. Reiser Joined W.A. Brand Post. No. 98 Department of Ohio. Sept. 21st, 1894, Held offices of Chaplain, Department inspector and Inspector General for Dept. of Ohio or Commander In Chief’s Staff.
Comrade John C. Rhodes
Who was born on the 11th day of October A.D. 1842 in Urbana. County of Champaign. State of Ohio.
He first entered the service as a private in the 7th Inpl. Comp. Union Light Guard, O. Cav., Capt Geo. A Bennett the 14th day of December, 1863 going into camp at Columbus, O.
Was mustered out of the service the 9th day of Sept. 1865 at Washington Cty. D.C. by instructions from the War Dep’t dated July 20th, 1865. This company of Cavalry was organized by Gov. Tod after his visiting President Lincoln at Washington and noting the lack; to Gov. Todds mind, of proper guard, or escort, to the President at times when passing around the city, he suggested to the President that he ought to have a personal escort, and also that he would send him [ours] from Ohio. Upon Gov. Tod’s return to Columbus, he issued a call for 1 man from each county of the state to form the compy and Comrade Rhodes was the member from Champaign County in this Compy. They were mouned on Black Horses at Colu’s and mad a fine appearance in line. He names as some of his intimate associates in the service Comrades F.P. Leuty, A.T. Beckbill, Nelson [Tway], Smith Stemmel, Geo. Orman, O.H. Spencer, Hiram Cook. He was injured by his horse falling on his right leg, but never went to the hospital and was never a prisoner In the summer of 1864, he was one of a detail from the compy to escort the President from the White House to the Soldiers Home near Washington, near Washington and at the time when the Rebel Genl Jos. E. Johnson had planned to capture the President on his return from the home. Johnson’s plan having been discovered was defeated, The Lieut. [I???] the detail being a little nervous over the prospect of a fight remained to President Lincoln on his return that he would like to have had a little skirmish to have seen how the "Boys" would have performed where the President remained with a twinkle of his eye; no doubt the Boys would like to have seen how their Lieut. would have performed on another occasion, When the President went to the Home he rode one of the Sergts horses, when he got out of the City he spurred the horse up to a full gallop leaving his escort quite a distance in the rear; roads were dry and very dusty, a cloud of which arose from the trampury of the horses feet making it almost impossible to distinguish the President from the others. After Mr. Lincoln had gained quite a distance he turned his horse around and awaited his escort with a smile of mirth. At time Genl Early made his raids on Washington City. Mr. Lincoln was present at Fort Stevens and witnessed the attack. He was so exposed to Sharp Shooters that he was urged to return but did not until repeatedly requested to. His anxiety for the City was so great that he was forgetful of his own danger.
We certify that Comrade J.C. Rhodes Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio March 3, 1887.
Comrade Joseph Roberts
Who was born the 26th day of September A.D. 1830 in Union Twp. County of Champaign State of Ohio and was a member of the Ohio State Militia in 1863 & at time Governor offered the Militia of state to the President of U.S. for guard duty to relieve regular troops. He enlisted with the company in the Service of the government the 2nd day of May 1864 as a private of Compy E. 134th Reg’t Ohio Vol.. Inf. Cap’t Wm. B. Cheney Comd’g Compy going into camp at Camp Chase Columbus O remaining there until the regiment was ordered to Cumberland Md. The 7th of May.
Arriving at Cumberland the regiment went into camp and did fatigue duty and drilling and disciplined to the duty of a soldier. At 3 different days in succession he made request of Cap’t for pass to go down to the City and was refused each day because they had all been given out. Telling the Capt he would not ask him for pass again, he gathered canteens and under pretense of going for water passed out of lines and down to the City. Which he did for several successive days having a good time with comrades and Wagon Master Saml R. Humes.
Leaving Cumberland the 6th of June, when the command was ordered to Washington thence immediately to White House, Va. Embarking on boat reached White House to receive orders to proceed at once City Point on the James river reaching City Point the regiment was put into active duty, in the entrinchments, building breast work and fortifications, guarding provision supplie, &c.
Was with the Compy in reserve, on the 17th day of June at Port Watthall when our advance picket line was driven in resulting in the death of comrade Busser. The whirr of the minnie balls, roar of cannoning, kept up constantly driving the entire time of our stay at City Point and vicinity and gave him a fair understanding of the realities of war.
Was never sick in hospital. Never taken prisoner. Never wounded.
He names as some of his comrades with whom he intimately associated Corporal Saml McAdams, David [Drumhiller], James Erson, Smith Erson, and Geo. W. Clarke. Was mustered out with the Compy at Camp Chase Columbus Ohio the 31st day of August 1864 and was glad to get back home.
We certify that Comrade Joseph Roberts Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio March 3rd, 1887.
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Joseph Roberts
Whereas. God in his wise providence has removed from among us our late Comrade Joseph Roberts late of company E. 134th regiment Ohio Inf. his death occuring at his home on Washington Ave. Oct. 21st, 1901, interment at Oak Dale: therefore be it
Resolved:- That this Post humbly bows in submission to the will of our Great Commander, that we will cherish the name of our late comrade for his many virtues: and for his country in offering his life and services to his country in her most trying hours and be it further
Resolved: that copy of their resolutions be sent to the widow of our deceased comrade
J.T. Woodward
J.K. Cheetham
Committer
Comrade Chas. A. Ross
Who was born the 2nd day of December A.D., 1849 in Urbana. County of Champaign. State of Ohio.
He first entered the service of the Ohio State Guard the 25th day of April 1864 at Urbana, O. and was mustered into the U.S. service from the State Guard the 2nd day of May, 1864 as Musician of Compy A, Capt. Weaver, 134 Reg’t Ohio. Vol. Inf.; and was mustered out of the service at Camp Chase, Columbus, O. the 31st day of Aug. 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment, 100 days.
The first engagement in which he participated was at Port Walthall, Va. on 17" day of June 1864 after the advance of the picket lines on [???ning] of the 16th of June by the Union forces; on morning of the 17 the rebels attacked and drove in the pickets from the advanced position resulting in the loss of 1 man, Comrade Elias Busser, and the fatality wounding Comrade A.T. Mickels. The next engagement was at Deep Bottom on the James River, Va. in month of July, 1864, but escaped with no injury. They were almost constantly under the fire from the rebel artillery during the month of June, July and August until our regiment left for home. He was sick and confined in the hospital at point of Rocks on the James River, Va. for about 2 weeks during the stay of the regiment thru.
He names as some of his intimate and personal associates in the service, Comrades Jules Guthridge, Stephen Knight, S.H. Warnock, Sam’l Marsh, Jno McConnell [& c & c & c.]
We certify that Comrade Chas. A. Ross Joined W.A. Brand Post. No. 98 Department of Ohio, July 8th, 1888. Held Offices of…Was one of the charter members of the Post. *(This is an error, evidently mustered Nov. 21, ’81.) * this was written in pencil on war sketch page.
Comrade W.R. Ross
Who was born the 7th day of May A.D. 1841 in Urbans. County of Champaign. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 4th day of Nov. 1861 at Urbana, O going into camp at Camp McArthur near Urbana in Compy A Capt Fulton 66 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf.
Was promoted from a private to a sargency in (blank) and to Q.M. Srag’t of the Reg’t the 16th day of March, 1862.
Was finally discharged from the service the 8th day of Dec. 1863 at Wauhatchie Vally, Tenn. on account of Surgeons certificate of disability.
The first engagement in which he participated, was the battle at Cedar Mountain, Va. the 9th day of August 1862.
Comrades Ross mentions the names of Comrads T.G. Keller, S.H. Clarke, and A.D. Riker as those whom he was intimately associated with in the service.
We certify that Comrade W.R. Rofs Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 21st day of Nov., 1881.
Comrade Theodore C. Runyon
Who was born the 25 day of July A.D. 1843 or 1842, in Near Mutual County of Champaign State of Ohio and first entered the service as a private soldier in Compy A. Cap’t Berryhill, 2nd Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. the 24 day of August 1861 and was mustered out of the service in month of August 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. He was wounded in the hand at the battle of Chickamanga, Ga. 20th Sept, 1864 and while he was disabled for active duty in line, he was transferred to the Invalid Reserve Corps. And continued until expiration of term of enlistment. Every body in town almost knew Comrade Runyon, he was for a member of years driver for the United States Express Co. at this place.
He was always and active enthusiastic member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He died the 10 day of November 1884, and was buried with the honors of the [Get R.] in Oakdale Cemetry, Urbana, O.
We certify that Comrade Theodore C. Runyon Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 27th day of May, 1883.
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Resolutions on death of Theodore C. Runyon
Where-as It has pleased the Great Commander to remove from our midst Comrade Theo. C. Runyon late member of Compy A 66th Regy Ohio Vol. Inf. and that in his death we have lost an honored comrade and society a good Loyal Citizen. Therefore, be it Resolved; That we extend to his family our heart felt sympathy in this, the time of their bereavement, And be it further Resolved; that our Charter be draped in mourning and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and be published in the Urbana papers.
Headqtrs W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Dept of Ohio G.A.R. Feby 19, 1884
J.C. Cull
T.G. Burkhard
T.G. Keller
Soldiers in GAR Warsketch Book N through R