Comrade John A. Seaton
Who was born the 7th day of August A.D. 1829 in (blank) County fo Lancaster, State of Pennsylvania.
He first entered the service the 4th day of July 1861 from Adams County, Ohio as a private soldier, and was assigned to Compy D, Cap’t Benjamin, 39th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. And was mustered out of the service the 12th day of Feby 1864 by order of the War Deptmt, at Quincy Ills. Comrade Seaton says he re-enlisted again the 30th day of May 1864 as a hospital steward, but fails to give any data as to place, Command, hospital on any thing by which his sevices might be traced.
Was confined in hospital in years 1862, 1863, & 1864, but gives no names of hospital or time confined thereon.
As intimate associate which in the service he names commrades, Wm. Sheperd, Cam Rickey, Joshua Massey, Dr. J.N. Allen, Dr. Brockman, All Wright, Geo. W. Hutching.
We certify that Jno A. Seaton Joined Wm. A. Brand Post No. 98 Department Ohio May 29, 1884.
Comrade William R. Shaul
Who was born the 27th day of February A.D. 1836 in (blank), County of Clark, State of Ohio.
Was sworn into service by John Barley J.P. at the village of Middletown Champaign Co., Ohio July 16th 1862 as a private and assigned to Co. E, 95 Regt O.V.I., and was discharged from the service at Camp Chase, O. 20th of May 1865 by order of War department.
The first battle I participated in was at Richmond, Ky. Aug. 30th, 1862, was captured same day.
I was engaged in battles at Jackson, Miss. 14th May ’63; was in the charge at Vicsburg, 23rd May, 1863. Was at second battle of Jackson, Miss. The last one in which I was engaged was at Brices Crossroads, June 11,1864.
Was captured by Kirby Smiths army at Richmond, Ky and proled. Was captured near Guntown, Miss. June 12th, 1864.
Was confined in Andersonville, Ga. Savanah Millers, Blackshire Station, and Thomasville from June 12, 1864, to Mar. 28, 1865.
Reached the Union lines Apl. 1st, 1865 four miles from Vicsburg. Was put on Steamer Sultana at Vicsburg, Apl. 24, 1865.
My intimate comrades were Samuel and William Poysell. The memorable events in my military experience, were the surrender of Vicsburg, Miss. and Lees retreat from Gettysburg, Pa. July 4, 1863.
Comrade Edward Shellhorn
Who was born the 17th day of May A.D., 1820 in Stockholm, County of State of Germany.
He first entered the service the 15 day of June, 1861 as a private in Comp. C, Cap’t Symmes 5th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. For 3 years going into camp at camp Dennison near Cincinnati O. He was mustered out of the service as a musician the 7th day of July, 1862 by reason of surgeons certificate of disability.
Comrade Shellhorn again enlisted as a private in Compy. K. Cap’t Shepherd 113rd Reg’t Ohio, Vol. Inf. The 17th day of Jany, 1864 joining the Reg’t with other recruits at camp Rossville, Ga. He was finally mustered out of the service with his company the 6th of July, 1865 at Louisville, Ky by reason of close of the war and orders from the War Department.
He evidently was with his regiment and participated in the engagements from Rocky Face Ridge, Ga. May 5 to 9, 1864 on to Bentonville, N.C., March 19 to 21, ’65, and in the Grand Review down Pennsylvania Avenue at Washington D.C.
He died the 2nd day of Jany, 1895 at his residence on Miami St. Urbana, O. and was buried at Oakdale Cemetery with the honors of the G.A.R. his comrades contributing the emblems of Love, Purity, and Victory and casting them with the casket containing the remains. His remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of friends of the family. The local company of the State Guards, The Old Fire Dept., The Band, and Brand Post turning out to do honor to the memory of comrade Shellhorn. The lights are out and the Bugle call has sounded for the last time to Com’d Edward Shellhorn.
We certify that Edward Shellhorn joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio July 19, 1883.
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Resolutions on death of comrade Edward Shellhorn
We are reminded again that one by one we are passing away, being mustered out of the Army of living. Comrade Edward Shellhorn enlisted as a muscian in company C 5" Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. June 15, 1861, and was mustered out July 7, 1862.
He died at his home on Miami St. the 2nd day of Jany, 1895, surrounded by his children and friends; therefore be it.
Resolved: That the sympathy of the comrades of W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dept of Ohio G.A.R. of which he was a member goes out to his children in this their hour of bereavement and deep sorrow.
Resolved: That this Post will always cherish in memory our departed comrade for his loyalty to his adopted country, and his many noble qualities of mind and heart.
Resolved: That the adjutant of this Post be directed to send a copy of these Resolutions to the children of the deceased and that a copy be published in the Urbana Daily Times Citizen
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post
Dept of Ohio G.A.R. Jany 17, 1895
Signed
D.W. Todd
C.M. Clarke
Committer
Comrade James F. Shumate
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1842 in (blank) County of Logan. State of Ohio and first entered the service the 14th day of August 1862 as a private soldier in Compy I, Capt W.W. Beaty 96 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. for a term of 3 years. He was transfered from Compy I to Compy B, Cap’t Chandler 18th day of November 1864. Com’d Shumate was in his regiment in the battle of Chicksaw Bluff, Miss. Dec. 28 & 29 1862; Arkansas Post Jany 11, 1863; Seige of Vicksburg, Miss. May 18 to July 4, ’63 Jackson, Miss July 9 to 16, ’63; Sabine Cross Roads, La Apl. 8, 1864. In the seige of Mobile, Ala, March 26 to Apl. 1865.
After the war he engaged in life insurance at Urbana afterward going to Cincinnati, Ohio and Chattanooga, Tenn. where he died in 1888 the 22nd day of Aug., the remains being cremated.
He was discharged from the service the 7th day of July 1865 at Mobile, Ala. With his compy by reason of close of the war.
We certify that Comrade James F. Shumate Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 8 day of July, 1881 Held Offices of a charter member and was the first surgeon of the post.
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Resolutions of respect on death of Comrade J.F. Shumate
Comrade Shumate having been summoned by death to join the throng on the Great Beyond, be it
Resolved:- By W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dept of Ohio G.A.R. that the Charter and Alter of the Post room br draped for a period of 30 days, in honor of his faithful services to his country in her struggle for existence in the War of the Rebellion.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Deept of Ohio G.A.R. Urbana, O July 1897
Signed
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.S. Seville
Com
Comrade Tobias V. Sivill
Who was born the 3rd day of July A.D. 1845 in (blank) County of Muskingum, State of Ohio and first entered the service in Wesley Township Washington Co. as a private and was assigned to Compy G. 63rd Regt, Ohio Vol. Inf. and mustered Oct. 14th 1861. Was first discharged Dec. 31st 1863 at Prospect, Tenn. on account or reinlisting as a Veteran, in same compy and regiment. Was next transferred to any other organization. Was next mustered out of the service the 8th day of July 1865 at Louisville, Ky. by reason of close of the war and Genl Order of the War Dep’t. The first engagement in which he participated was at battle of New Madrid, Mo. Extending from the 3rd to 14th day of March 1862. The next was at seige and capture of Island No. 10 and pursuit of the enemy to Tiptonville, Tenn. March 15 to April 8, 1862; at Fort Pillow. April 13th to 18, 1862 ; Seige of Corinth, Miss. April 30 to May 30, 1862; Farmington, Miss. May 28th; battle of Iuka, Miss. Sept. 19 to 20. The second Engagement at Corinth, Miss. Oct. 3 4; Grants central, Miss. Campaign Nov. 2nd to Dec. 17; Operations agains the rebel General Forest Dec. 17, 1862 to Jany 9, 1863; battle of Parkers Cross roads Dec. 31st, !862; Gen. Dodges raid through northern Ala. Apl. 15 to May 2nd, 1863. Action on Great Bear Creek Apl. 17, Town Creek Apl. 27 to 28. At capture of Decatur, Ala. Mar. 7. Battle of Pumpkin Vine Creek May 28 to 30th. Atlanta Campaign May 5 to Sept. Snake Creek Gap, May 7 and 10th, Kennessaw Mt , Ga. June 25th Chattanooga river July 6th to 12. Battle of Atlanta July 22, and seige of Savannah, Ga. to Sept 22, With Sherman in his famous March to the Sea, and seige of Savannah, Ga. Dec. 25th. At battle of Bentonville N.C. 19 to 21 March 1865. Was sick and in hospital at Athens, Tenn. between Feby 18 & Mch 6th, 1864. Was never taken prisoner, and never was wounded.
Those with whom he was most intimately associated he names Comrades A.J. Howard, Jackson Gobell, Clarke Bundy, George McNigh. The most important event was the caoture of Island No. 10 and the Battle of Corinth, Miss., other important battles were but those to precidence over all other in his experience. The Seige of Atlanta and that of Savannah, Ga. were interesting in experience.
We certify that Tobias V. Sivill Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of (blank), 1888.
Comrade Robert Simpson
Who was born the 13th day of April A.D. 1839 in Port Jefferson County of Shelby, State of Ohio
And first entered the service at Cable, Ohio as a private soldier in Compy K, Capt Corwin 13 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. For the term of 3 months the 22nd day of Ap’l 1861 and was mustered out of the service the 21st day of August 1861 at Columbus, Ohio with the other members of his compy by reason of experation of term of enlistment. He re-enlisted again, Compy H, Capt William McAdams 66th Regiment Ohio Vol. Inf. The 8th October 1861 as a private. Was appointed 1st Searg’t Dec. 21, 1864; promoted to 1st Lieut the 8th of April 1865 and to the Captaincy of Compy a, June 14, 1865 having been transferred from Compy h to Compy A. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle of Port Republic, Va. June 9, 1865 at which time he was captured and was confined in the rebel prison at Charlottsville, N.C. about the 12th June, was sent from there to Belle Island in the James River near Richmond until about 7 day of Sept., 1862 when he was sent to Fort Delaware, paroled and remained there until sometime in the spring of 1863. When he rejoined the regiment at Dunfries, Va. Was in the battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 1 to 4, 1863, Gettysburg, Pa. July 1 to 3, 1863; at Ringgold, Ga. On Taylors Ridge, Nov. 27, 1863; Resacca, Ga. May 25 to June 4, 1864; Dallas, Ga. On previous date and Ressaca on May 13 to 16, Kennesaw Mountain, Ga, June 14, 1864, Pine Mtn, a, June 14, 1864, Pine Knob, June 19, 1864; at Reach Tree Creek, Ga. July 20, 1864 was wounded by minnie ball entering the hand between thumb and fore finger, he says, and the ball has never been extracted and at this date, June 15, 1895 has pass from it point of entrance at the hand to half way between the elbow and shoulder. He names as some of his intimate comrades Wm. Herron, Wm. Hurst, John Murphy, and Jacob [Merrer] and as most important event in his military experience, the fall of Gettysburg, Pa. July 3, 1863. He was with Sherman in his memorable [Mc?] to the seal and in the Grand Review in Washington D.C. Mustered out July 15, 1865.
We certify that Comrade Robert P. Simpson joined Wm. A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Nov. 21, 1881.
Comrade Granville M. Smith
Who was born the 15th day of January A.D. County of Morgan. State of Va, Now, West Va. and first entered the service the 14 day of Oct. 1861 as a private in Compy A. Capt Fulton 66th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. Was promoted to a corporal in 1863 and was discharged as such at Savanah, Ga. the 17 day of Jany, 1864 by reason of term of enlistment. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle of Port Republic, Va. June 9, 1863 and was followed engagements at Chancelorsville, Va. May 1 to 4, ’63 ,Gettysburgh, Pa. July 1 to 3, ’63 Ringold, Ga. 27th day of Nov. 1863, Resaca, Ga. May 13 to 16 ’64 Dallas, Ga, May 25 to June 4, ’63. Peach Tree Creek, Ga. July 20, ’63, Atlanta, Ga. July 28 to Sept. 2, ’64, Savana, Ga. Dec 10 to 20, ’64 and some others not mentioned but He was in 14 [ hotty] [cont???ed] and hard fought engagements and has a feeling of pride in a duty well performed.
He was wounded in the battle at Ringold, Ga. on 27 of Nov., ’63 and confined in hospital at Atlanta for few days.
Was captured at battle of Port Republic June 19, ’62 and was confined in prison at Lynchburgh, Va. about 6 weeks. When he taken to Belle Island and confined for about the same length of time and was exchanged about Oct. ’62 and rejoined his regiment.
He gives names of some of his intimate associates during the term enlistment as Com’ds Maj. Thos. McConnell, Col. J.T. Mitchell, Jacob Messer, Ernest Nagle, Thos. Thompson, and William Thompson.
An important event in his military experience was was the time he was wounded at battle of Ringold, Ga, 27, Nov., ’63.
Comrade Ebenezer B. Sprague
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1821 in (blank) County of Morgan State of Ohio.
He was an engineer by trade and worked at the many shops and factories in Urbana where he live for a number of years previous to his death. He first enlisted in the service in 1862. The 7th day of August in Compy I, Capt Robinson 121st Regt, Ohio Vol. Inf. at Camp Delaware, Delaware Ohio, and was mustered out of the service at Washington D.C. the 8th day of June 1865 in accordance with orders of the War Dept. He with his regiment saw much hard service from the battle of Perryville, Ky Oct. 8 1862 to Atlanta, Ga. and up to the close of the war in 1865. He died at his home or the home of his daughter in town 31st day of July 1893 he was a great sufferer and for some months prior to his death he was in the National Soldiers Home at Dayton, O. in hopes of getting relief from the slow torture he seemed to be enduring for the disease. Cancer on his lip.
He was buried at Oak Dale Cemetry with the honors of the Post.
We certify that Comrade E.B. Sprague Joined W.A.Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio Aug. 16th, 1883.
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Resolutions of respect on the death of Comrade E.B. Sprague
Comrade E.B. Sprague, late of company I 121st Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. having answered his last roll call here on earth, let it be
Resolved:- By W.A. Brand Post, that the Alter and Charter of the Post, be draped with the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty (30) days, in his memory, and our appreciation of his services to his country and flag.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. July’97
Signed-
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Committer
Comrade Wm. J. Sullivan
Who was born the 7th day of July A.D. 1824 in Xenia County of Green State of Ohio and first entered the service the 19th day of August 1862 and was commissioned as surgeon of the 96th Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. going into camp at Camp Delaware Near Delaware Ohio, and was discharged from the service the 28th day of Feby. 1863 by reason of Surgeons Certificate of disability. Scratic Rheumatism. He served in the First Brigade, Tenth Div. Army of the Tenn. from Sept 1862 to Jany 1863. In First Brigade, Tenth Div., Thirteenth Army Corps until 28 Feby, 1863. In Operations in Ky. from Sept. 1st to Nov. 20th 1862. Moved by way of Memphis, Tenn. to Millikens Bend, La. Nov. 20 to Dec. 24. Expedition to Dallas, Texas Dec. 25 to 26. Shermans Expedition against Vicksburg, Miss. Dec 27th, 1862 to Jany 1st, 1863. Engagement at Chickasaw Bluffs Dec. 29th. Expedition to Arkansas Post Ark. Jany 8 to 10, 1863. Assault and capture of Fort Hinderman Jany 11; returned to Youngspoint, La. Jany 25 to 26, 1863. Reenlisted in the service May 2nd, 1864 and was commissioned as surgeon of the 132 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. going into Camp at Camp Chase, Columbus, O. Ordered to Washington City D.C. the 22 day of May reaching then the 24th inst. When he with his regiment embarked on the [Steamie] Jno Brooks for White House, Va. reaching there about May 30th, 1864 was attched to 2nd Brigade 3rd Div. 18th Army Corps. serving in it until 27 day of August doing duty at White House on the Pamurky River, Va. until the 11 day of June and in the trenches around Bermuda Hundred, Va. on the James River until the 12th day of August, where he was transferred with his regiment to duty at Norfolk, Va. until the 29 of August. Were ordered to Columbus, Ohio reaching there about the 30 of Aug. and was mustered out of the service at Camp Chase Ohio Sept 10, 1864. The most important and interesting events occuring in his military experience was the movement of Gen Sherman against the City of Vicksburg, Miss. Dec. 27, 1862, and the capture of Fort Hinderman, Arkansas Jany 11th, 1863.
Comrade William Sullivan
Who was born the Year 1789 day of (blank) A.D. in (blank) County of (blank) State of Virginia and first entered the service the 11th day of October 1861 as a private soldier in Compy C. Cap’t (blank) 66th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. and was discharged from the service by reason of surgeons certificate of Disability the 29th day of November 1862 and by order of War Dept.
From the best evidence at hand he must have been 71 years old at time of entering the Army, and died 22 years after making him the remarkable age of 93 years.
He was the first member of W.A. Brand Post to die, the 12th day of July, 1883 and was buried with the honors of the G.A.R. at the Village of Mutual 6 miles east of Urbana, O. He was a Potter by trade.
We certify that Comrade Wm. Sullivan Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio June 2nd, 1882.
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Committer appointed to draft Resolutions on death of
comrade William Sullivan
the first member of the Post to die was comrades
Headqtrs W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Dept of Ohio G.A.R. July 12th 1885
Aug. 16th, 1883
M.A. Jordon
A.C. Duel
T.G. Brand
Comrade James H. Tarbutton
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1841 in (blank) County of (blank) State of Ohio.
He was a blacksmith by trade and made his home in Union Twp. Champ. County, Ohio near Catawba St’n. He first enlisted in Comp’y K. Capt Shepherd 113th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. the 29th day of Feby 1864 from Mechanicsburgh, O. and was mustered out of the service the 6th day of July 1865 at Louisville, Ky. by reason of the close of the war.
He was with Gen. Sherman in his memorable march from Atlanta to Savannah, Ga. going into Savannah, Dec. 21st, 1864; his regiment suffered much in the assault on Kenesaw M’t June 27, 1864, and while comrade Tarbutton could face the enemys lines and lead in a furious charge up the mountain side amidst the shot and shell at all sides he could not face the realities of life. He died the 8th day of Dec. 1892 as the public viewed it, a suicide. He was entered in the cemetry at Mechanicsburgh, O. with the honors of the Grand Army of the Republic.
We certify that Comrade James H. Tarbutton Joined W.A. Brand Post no. 98 Department of Ohio June 3rd, 1886.
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Resolution of Respect, on death of Comrade Jas. H. Tarbutton
Comrade Tarbutton late of the 113th Regiment, Ohio Vol. Inf. having been summoned from among us to the realms above by his Creator, let it be-
Resolved:- by W.A. Brand Post, No. 98, Dept of Ohio Grand Army of the Republic that the Alter and Charter of the Post be draped in the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty days, in honor of the services rendered our country in her hour of greatest peril, by Comrade Tarbutton.
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 William V. Taylor
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1839 in (blank) County of Champaign State of Ohio and first entered the service the 4 day of Oct., 1861 as a private soldier in Compy G, Capt Baird 66th Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. He was appointed to a sargency from which he was promoted a 2nd Lieutenancy May 31, 1863. Promoted to first Lieutenant July 27, 1864.
He was wounded at the battle of Antietam Sept. 17, 1862; was wounded in battle at Gettysburgh, July 3rd, 1863. Four times wounded at the battle of Peach Tree Creek Ga. 20th day of July 1864. He was mustered out of the service the 15 day of Dec. 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment and Special order of the War Dept. He was elected to the office of Sheriff of Champaign County, O. while he was yet in the army assuming the duties of sheriff at once upon his return home from the service in winter of 1864 at expiration of the first term in 1866 was reelected and faithfully performed the duties of the office for 4 succession years, after which he was nominated and elected to the office of County Treasurer for two successive terms.
No person in Champaign County was more highly esteemed than was comrade Taylor. He was a long and patient sufferer from the wounds he received while he was in the army. He died at his home in Salem Township 3 miles north of Urbana and was buried at Oakdale Cemetry with the honors of the Grand Army of the Republic.
We certify that Comrade Wm. V. Taylor Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 4th day of Sept. 1884.
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Resolutions on the death of comrade William Vance Taylor
Whereas: In the providence of the Almighty God, death has taken from our midst Our Friend and Comrade William Vance Taylor; we deemed it filling and to express by resolution , and record upon our minutes a recognition of the loss we have sustained as a Post of which he was a valued member and as Old Companion-in-arms, at the time that tried mens souls, and we do hereby Resolve. That by the death of Comrade Taylor, we have lost a faithful and a general friend; a man who in the ark days of civil war, proved himself a brave soldier and an unflinching patriot and who afterwards acquitted himself with the integrity in places of civil trust. We thereby further Resolve: That we extend to the Widow and family of our departed comrade our heartfelt sympathy and Commend to them to the All Merciful Father in Heaven, who alone can console, in such times of sore trial and distress, We also Resolve That In cherishing the memory of our comrade we place upon the Record of the Post the following brief sketch of his life.
Lieut. Wm V. Taylor was born in Harrison Township Champaign County O. on the 12th day of August 1839. He remained on the farm until 1861 where he enlisted in the 66th Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. He served his country in the field for three years and was discharged from the service on acct of wounds. He was wounded in the battle of Antietam ; Gettysburg, Pa. And Peach Tree Creek, Ga. at the latter place he received several wounds in the shoulder which were measurably the cause of his death. After the war he filled acceptably the offices of the Sheriff, and Treasurer of Champaign Co for two terms each: at the end of which he returned to his farm north of Urbana in Salem Twp. And has since resided there, until at 9:00 On the evening of Oct. 20, 1886 his spirit passed away to the God who gave it; When we trust he has found repose after the battles, and toils, of life on earth.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98
Dept of Ohio G.A.R. Nov. 4, 1886
Signed
W.R. Ross
W.W. Wilson
Thos. McConnell
Committee
Comrade Edward Thomas
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1841 in (blank) County of (blank) State of New York.
He first entered the service the 10th day of June 1863 in Compy C 71st Reg’t N. Y. S. Nat’l G’ds. And was appointed corporal in same Co. was mustered out 15th day of July 1863 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. His first term of enlistment was from the 20th day of April 1861 in the 71st Reg’t New York State Militia Compy C. until July 30, 1861 and the first entry is the 2nd enlistment as recorded above. He went to the front with his regiment in the first enlistment in’61 and afterward in 1863 during the Gettsburg Campaign in Penna in July remaining until called home to suppress the riots in New York City. He was public spirited, Liberal, and generous, a devout christian and a good Grand Army Man.
He died of Consumption after long illness and was buried at Oak Dale Cemetery death occuring 18th day of August, 1890.
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Resolutions of respect on death of Comrade Edward Thomas
Where-as Death has summoned from among us, Our Comrade Edward Thomas, late of Compy G. 71st Regt, New York State Nat’l G’ds, therefore be it-
Resolved – That W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dep’t of Ohio G.A.R. deeply feels its loss in the death of Comrade Thomas, and in token of our appreciation of his loyalty and patriotism, we have the Alter, and Charter of the Post draped in the usual emblems of mourning for a period of 30 days.
Headquarters W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Dept of Ohio Urbana, O July 1898.
Signed-
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Committer
Comrade Jerremiah Thompson
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1846 in Urbana. County of Champaign. State of Ohio.
He was a lamplighter for the city by occupation, and first entered the service the 12th day of May, 1862 as a private soldier in Compy C. 54 Reg’t Mass. Col. Vol. Inf. and was mustered out of the service the 12th day of August, 1865 by reason of the close of the war. There being no opportunity for the enlistment of Colored troops from the State of Ohio, there was quite a number from Urbana recruited and assigned to the 54 and 55 Regiments Mass. Colrd Troops. Comrade Thompson was among the first of the colored [ment] to enlist in the service from his part of the county; and the knowledge that all colored men seemed to have; that there being in the service fighting against the south would entail on them the severest penalties if ever in a contest required conviction and a courage not manifest in all of the white soldiers. His regiment saw the severest kind of service and hard fighting through out the service. At the charge on Ft. Wagner on the South Carolina Coast the regiment saw fighting to the severest test.
They lost their Colonel Shaw, and most of their officers were killed with heavy loss to the men. There were no prisoners taken, no quarters shown and both sides suffered alike.
Comd Thompson returned home and lived a useful life, and died from disease contracted in the service was buried at Oak Dale cemetry with the honors of the order the 17th day of October, 1889.
We certify that Comrade Jerremiah Thompson Joined W.A.Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio August 2nd, 1888
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Resolutions of respect on death of Jeremiah Thompson
The love of country and the great love of Freedom for all mankind, was what inspired Comrade Thompson late of Co. C., 55th Regt Mass. Colored Vol. Inf. to tender his services to his country in defense of her principles: therefore be it resolved:
My Brand Post No. 98, Dept of O, G.A.R. that the Ater and Charter be draped with the usual emblems of mourning for a period of thirty days in honor of Comrade Thompson and for the services rendered in the hour of his countrys greatest peril.
Headquarters Brand Post No. 98
Dep’t of O, G.A.R., Urbana, O
J.H. Ewing
J.T. Woodward
T.V. Seville
Comttr
Comrade Wm. S. Thurman
Who was born the 20th day of July A.D. 1834 in (blank) County of Lincoln. State of Kentucky and first entered the service the 19 day of July from Logan County, Ohio as a private in Comp’y D. Cap’t Dow, 45 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf.; and was discharged from the service and from the same Comp’t and Reg’t at Todds Barracks, Columbus, O. by reason of close of the war. The first engagement in which he participated was the battle Somersett, or Duttons Hill, Ky. March 30, 1863; and followed by engagement s at Monticello, Ky. June 9th, 1863; Morgans Raid through Ohio and Indiana July 3rd to 20, 1863; Phiadelphia, Tenn, Oct. 20 to 22, ’63.
Was taken prisoner at Philadelphia, Tenn on Oct. 20, 1863, by the rebel General Vaughn, commanding the advance of Gen. [Longstreets] Army marching on Knoxville, Tenn. Was confined in the rebel prison on Bell Island near Richmond, Va, until March 29th, 1864; when he was exchanged and rejoined his regiment. Was in the battle at Resaca, Ga. May 13 to 16, 1864; Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864; Jonesboro, Tenn, Aug. 31 to Sept, 1864.
Siege of Atlanta, Ga. Rocky Face Ridge, and many small skirmishes he does not enumerate.
He names as some with whom he was intimately associated comrades, E. Zimmerman, Amos Richard, Jno Taylor, Thos. Kearney, James Polock, Thomas Sesler and Simpson L. Dow.
The participation in the pursuit og Gen. Jno Morgan through Indiana and Ohio was a bit of pleasant soldiering he enjoyed; and the line of march fairly glowed with milk and honey for the defenders of the homes of the citizens of the states named. The hardships endured while in the rebel prison on Bell Island, Va. were enough to overcome the luxuries of the land; bestowed upon him in the Morgan raid in Ohio, and he has put the two down in the military history as worthy of special mention.
Ww certify that Comrade W. S. Thurman Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 16th day of November, 1886.
Comrade D.W. Todd
Who was born the 31 day of December A.D. 1835 in (blank0. County of Dauphin. State of Penna.
He first entered the service at Springfield, Clark County, Ohio as a private in Compy F Captain Mason 2nd Reg’t ohio Vol. Inf. for 3 months and mustered out of the service at Columbus, Ohio July 31st 1861 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. Reenlisted as a private in Compy B Capt John, 86 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. for 3 months May 25th, 1862. Was promoted to 2nd Lieut., and Reg’t Qtr. Master June 17, 1862 and was mustered out of 2nd term of enlistment Sept 25th, 1862 by reason of expiration of term of service at Camp Delaware, Delawar ohio Was commissioned May 2nd, 1864 as Lieut. Col. of the 134 Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. for term of 100 days and served with regiment until it was mustered out of service 31st day of August 1864 at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio.
The first battle in which he participated was Bull Run, Va. on Sunday July 21st, 1861. Was attached to Schenks brigade Tylers Div. And was on the battlefield from sunrise until 5 oclock in the evening where the Reg’t retreated in good order. In the second term of enlistment in 1862, our Regt was encamped at Clarksburgh, Va. and did guard duty on the B&O R.R. and at supply posts in that vicinity. In the 3rd tem of service commanded the 134 Regt Ohio Vol. Inf. between the Appamattox and James Rivers, Va. during the months of June, July, and Aug. 1864. The Regimet was constantly engaged in picket duty, digging trenches, and building fortifications, and although not in a regular pitched battle was often under fire from the enemy, and in many dangerous positions, Was never wounded or confined in hospital. Was unfit for duty but 3 days during his term of service, and was never captured as a prisoner of war. Among the intimate comrades he names Capt David King, E.P. Christie, Geo. Murdock, F. Forgy, Newt Mitchell, of 2nd Ohio Maj. J.C, Baker, Adjt S. T. Moran, Lieut. C.C. Barr, Colin McDonald, and Lieut. Na’t Johnson, on whom I always relied when placed in dangerous position. In speaking of his intimate Comrades [Pre] could name many others, and says " I do wish to put on record my high regard for my serant, James Dremer, who was so faithful and ever watchful for my care, and safety. The most important event in his military experience, was his first response to his countrys call for 75000 men on the 15 of Apl. 1861 where 2nd day he had laid his all, with many others, at the feet of the country he loved to serve..
We certify that Comrade D.W. Todd Joined W.AS. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio July 8th, 1881.
Comrade Michael Toohey
Who was born the (blank) day of (blank) A.D. 1845 in (blank) County of (blank) State of Canada and first entered the service from Urbana, O. the 10th day of September 1863 as a private in Comp’y D. 2nd Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. and was mustered out of the service on the 10th day of Oct. 1864 by reason of expiration of term of enlistment.
He was wounded at the battle of Chickamanga, Ga. Sept. 20, 1863.
He served with his Reg’t in their first battle at West Liberty, Ky. 23rd day of October 1861 and afterwards participated with them in the battles of Piketown, Ky. Nov. 9, 1861; at battle of Bridgeport, Ala. Apl. 29, 1862; Perryville, Ky. Oct. 8th, 1862.
Stone River, Tenn. Dec. 31, 1863; Rosecrans campaign from Murphreysboro to[ T ullahoma], Tenn. June 23, to 30, 1863 Chickamanga, Ga. Sept. 19 to 20, 1863 Lookout Mt. Nov. 24, 1863; Mission Ridge, Tenn. Nov. 25, 1863 : Ringgold, Ga. Sept. 19 to 20, 1863; and on to the fall of Atlanta, Ga.
Com’d Toohey was a soldiers friend and no one was more generous giver than he to the relief of the soldier.
He died at his home in Urbana the 25 day of June, 1887 and was buried with the honors of the Post, at Oakdale Cemetry, Urbana, O.
We certify that Comrade Michael Toohey Joined W.A. Brand Post No. 98 Department of Ohio 17 day of May, 1883.
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Resolutions on the death of Comrade Michael Toohey
Again has grim death entered our ranks, and summoned to Answer his last roll-call, our comrade Michael Toohey, late of Company D, 2nd Regiment Ohio Vol. Inftry; and in his death the flag of his addopted country has lost an earnest supporter, and honor, be it
Resolved:- That W.A. Brand Post drape their Charter, and Alter with 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
Comrade John E. Valentine
Who was born the 12th day of March, A.D. 1826 in Baltimore City. County of Baltimore. State of Maryland and first entered the service as a private in Compy a Capt Weaver 134 Reg’t Ohio Vol. Inf. The 2nd day of May 1864 going into camp at Champ Chase Columbus, Ohio.
Was discharged from the service the 31st day of August 1864 at Camp Chase by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. In the service was attched to the 2nd Brigade 3 Div. Of the 10th Army Corps. Army of the James about 1st June, ’64.
Comrade Valentine says he was not in any engagement that accounted to the dignity of a Battle but on the 17 day of June 1864 had a lovely little brush with the enemy in supporting an advance on the picket line that had been made on the night of the 16 inst. In which we lost our killed Com’d Busser of Comp A. and our wounded Com’d Buckles from same company.
Most of our duty was holding a line of entrinchments and throwing up new earth works extending from the James River to the Appamatox River.
Was never a prisoner. Was sick and confined in hospital at Point of Rocks, Va. the latter part of August until our departure for Columbus to be mustered out of the service.
He names as intimate parties associated with him Comrades, Miller P. Arrowsmith, Sam’l Warnock, Chas. Laupper, Hyland McDonald, Duncan B. McDonald, and Edwin Davies, and that the most interesting and pleasing experience to him was the departure from the hospital for the homeward march latter part of August, ’64.
Soldiers in GAR Warsketch Book S through V