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Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen Vol. II, H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1895 Contributed by Henny Evans
Below you will find biographical sketches of 28 men from Gallia County, Ohio who fought in the Civil War. These were included in the above book which featured presidents, cabinet officers and “Sketches of the Officers and the Rank and File That Fought and Won the Battles of the War.” Many are familiar with the History of Gallia County by Hardesty’s whose company published many county histories in the 1880’s. This book on the other hand is a small volume, instead of the larger atlas size, and was published in 1895. We have seen only the pages which relate to Gallia County, and the copies were generously donated to us by Larae Schraeder. From what we have learned this appears to be a very rare and difficult book to find. One bonus is that many other soldiers are named in the sketches as relatives of the solider or his spouse. Sketches included are Was born in Gallia Co., O., Aug. 8, 1845, and was a son of Joseph and Louisa (Gilmore) Angel; the former is still spared but the latter has gone to her reward. Lucinda J. Chandler, whom he married in Lawrence county, O., Dec. 20, 1870, was born Feb. 13, 1847, in Boone county, W.Va. Her parents, no longer numbered among the living, were Thomas and Margaret (Vickers) Chandler. Of this union, were born five children, as follows: William S., John S., Charles W. dec., Annetta and Louisa M. Comrade Angel was a farmer boy of sixteen years when he entered the military service March 27, 1862, from this county as a private in Co. F, 60th O.V.I. In 1862 he was confined in hospital near Grafton, Va., about two weeks with sore feet; the same year he was taken prisoner at Harpers Ferry by “Stonewall” Jackson’s men but was paroled the same day. Honorably discharged from this enlistment Nov. 10, 1862, at Camp Douglas, Ill., he re-enlisted May 5, 1863, at Point Pleasant, W.Va., in Co. K, 3d W.Va. Cav., and was promoted to 4 th Sergt. Dec 15, 1864, he was furloughed for thirty days and rejoined his command at Winchester, Va. He took part in the battles of Winchester, Fishers Hill, Richmond and several minor battles; he was finally honorably discharged June 20, 1865, at Wheeling, W.Va. Matthew, his brother, belonged to 2d O.V.H.A. His half-brother, Henry, served under three enlistments. Comrade Angel is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, and his wife belongs to the Christian church; his address is Clemma, Ohio, near which place he is engaged in farming.
Was born near Yellowtown, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1832, and was a son of Fountain and Sarah (Angel) Broyles, both deceased; his wife, whom he married Sept. 6, 1866, in Gallia county, Ohio, and who was born here March 14, 1845, was Fidelia, daughter of George and Phoeba (White) Gibson, the former deceased, the latter is still spared. By this marriage there are nine children, born as follows: Octava J., Phoeba C., George H., Nicholas W., Zerlina and Zulemma (twins) dec., Rhoda A., Mary L. and Coma M. (twins) and John E. Our subject was formerly married to Sarah J. Criner who passed away March, 1863, leaving these children: Nancy C., Clarissa, Sarah A., Margaret R., Fountain and Henry. Comrade Broyles served as a private in Co. L, 7 th O.V.C., and was engaged in farming when he was enrolled Aug. 20, 1862, aged 30 years. December, 1864, he sent to hospital at Nashville, thence to Jeffersonville and to Camp Dennison, O., five months of account of rupture. In 1864 he was furloughed for thirty days and again in 1865 for same length of time. April, 1865, he was transferred at Johnson’s Island to Co. D, V.R.C. He was detailed at that place to guard prisoners about four weeks and from there to Cincinnati, O., to do patrole duty; he participated in the battles of Dutton Hill, Crab Orchard, Knoxville, Cumberland Gap, Blue Springs, Reams Station, Rogersville, Morristown, Atlanta, Duck River, Dandridge, Cross Roads, Huntsville, Greenville and Bristoe Station; he was finally honorably discharged July 10, 1865, at Cincinnati, O. He had three brothers killed in the army, Berry in Co. F., 33d O.V.I., was killed at the siege of Atlanta, Solomon in 91 st O.V.I., and James in Co. L, 7 th O.V.C. Comrade Broyles, wife and children are all members of the Christian church, he is engaged in farming and his address is Gallipolis, Ohio. Was born in Gallia county, O., Aug. 31, 1840, and was a son of Fountain and Sarah (Angel) Broyles, no longer numbered among the living. He has been twice married, his first union being with Marcia Atkinson who in March, 1872, and their children were three: Sheridan, Charles C. and John W. His second wife was before marriage, Causbey Elkin and she was born in Boone county, W.Va., March 31, 1854, of parents, Andrew and Sarah (Hager) Elkin, both living. They were wedded Oct. 20, 1872, in this county and the issue of this union is as follows—Sarah M., Frederick E., Sanora E., Ezra E., Mary E., Benjamin H., Foster, Clara B., Ola M., Emma G., Chauncey H., Hester and Hugh. Our subject was engaged in farming at the time of his enlistment which occurred Aug. 18, 1862, from this county when 21 years old; he became a private in Co. A, 91 st O.V.I.. 1 st Brig., 2d Div., 7 th A.C. He was ill several times in service and was treated in Co. Qtrs. In 1862 he was furloughed for thirty days and reported for duty at end of time. The following year he was detailed at Summersville as teamster and served in this capacity for three months; he also took active part in the battles of Winchester, Cloyd Mt., Lynchburg, Cedar Creek, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Lynchburg Raid, Summersville and several minor engagements; he was granted his honorable discharge June 24, 1865, at Camp Dennison, O. His brothers, Henry and Berry served in the late war; the former a member of Co. L, 7 th O.V.C., the latter in Co. F, 33d O.V.I., fell during the battle of Atlanta. A third brother, James belonged to Co. L, 7 th O.V.C. His wife’s father and several cousins served in 8 th W.Va.V.I. Comrade Broyles and wife are members of the Christian church, he is a member of D.L. Morton Post, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Angola, Ohio.
Whose parents, William and Louisa J. (Martin) Burnett are still living, was born in Gallia county, O., July 28, 1845. He was married March 24, 1869, in Gallipolis, this county, to Julia A. Board; his wife is a native of Jackson county, W.Va., where she was born June 7, 1840; her parents, neither of whom are living, were David and Nellie (Long) Board. Our subject was a stationary engineer when the late Civil Conflict broke out; he entered the ranks Sept. 10, 1864, in Co. C, 173 rd O.V.I., as a private soldier. Feb. 6, 1865, he was kept in hospital at Nashville, about two months suffering with camp fever and catarrh hemorrhage. In 1864-5 he was detailed on several occasions to guard prisoners at Nashville; he was present at the last battle of Nashville and also participated in numerous skirmishes and minor engagements. The war having come to a close he was honorably discharged June 26, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. His uncle Richard Burnett served in the Navy; a second uncle, Casel Martin belonged to Co. B, 91 st O.V.I., he was wounded in action and died after the close of the war. Comrade Burnett is a member of Cado(t) Post, and he and wife are members of the M.E. church, his occupation is that of a farmer and his postoffice address is Gallipolis, O.
Whose parents, John L. and Isabelle (Roach) Call, are deceased, was born in Jefferson county, O., Nov. 27, 1811. He took up his residence in Gallia county, O., in 1849, and here married April 3, 1858, Martha Hazlett who was born here Nov. 14, 1818. The offspring of this marriage is five children---Milton, Elizabeth, Sarah, Louisa and Robert. His first wife, Hannah Robens, who died in 1854, bore him two children: Thomas and Lemuel. Our subject was following his occupation as a farmer when he enlisted in the Mexican war, May, 1846, at Pittsburgh, Pa., when 36 years old. He became a private in Co. H, 11 th Regt., O.V.I. Aug., 1847, at the battle of El Molino del Ray he was wounded through right ankle; he was taken to hospital at City of Mexico where he remained in consequence for two months. He was transferred in 1847 at City of Mexico to Co. K, 11 th Regt., and was honorably discharged October, 1848, at New Orleans, La. He took active part in the battles of Matamoros, Buena Vista, Kings Bridge, Nashual Bridge, Saragordo, Contrarus, Churubusco, Palo Alto, Cerro Gordo, and El Molina del Rey. He enlisted again during the Civil war, February, 1865, in Co. B, 193d O.V.I., but owing to his late enlistment, was not called into active service; he was granted an honorable discharge Aug. 17, 1865. His father served in the U.S. army during the War of 1812. His wife had three sons in service, Nathan in 36 th O.V.I., died since the war, Ephraim in same Co., and James who drowned at Nashville Feb. 22, 1863. Comrade Call and wife are members of Adventist church, he also belongs to Davis Post, he is a farmer and his address is Angola, O.
Was born in Gallia County, O., March 25, 1833, and was the son of Isaac S. and Anna (Lee) Clark, the father deceased, the mother living. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was married Dec. 20, 1860, in his native county, was Elizabeth Dickey. She was also born here Feb. 7, 1840, a daughter of Wilson S. and Elizabeth (Riley) Dickey, deceased. Eight children have blessed this marriage…Mary, Elma L., Anna A., Edgar M., Emmett H., Cora F., Curtis and Arthur. Comrade Clark was teaching school when the War between the States began; he was 31 years old when he was enrolled from his native county February, 1865, as a private, joining Co. B, 193d O.V.I. He was subsequently promoted to 1 st Sergt. He was stricken with measles and was cared for in hospitals at Harpers Ferry and Frederick City, Md.; he was also unfortunate in losing the sight of his right eye. Owing to the lateness of his enlistment and the close of hostilities soon thereafter, he was not called into active service and was honorably discharged July 12, 1865; he had two brothers in the war, Jacob in 7 th O.V.C. and Josephus in an Ohio Regt. His grandfather served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary war. His wife’s brothers, Riley and Hamilton also served. Comrade Clark and family are members of the M.E. church, he is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, and has been J.P. for twelve years. His postoffice address is Eureka, O., near which place he as at present engaged in farming.
Was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1844, and was a son of David C. and Elizabeth (Blazer) Cowder, the former deceased, the latter still living; he was united in marriage, June 10, 1867, in Gallia county, O., to Sarah E. Cornwell who was born in Meigs county, O., and passed from life April 10, 1875. Her father, Josiah Cornwell is still living, but her mother, who before marriage was Laurena Stewart is deceased. Their family consists of four children—Josiah E., Truman S., William R., and an adopted son, William Marshall. Comrade Cowder is a veteran of the late war and served his country as a private in Co. B, 179 th OV.I., 23d A.C. He was engaged in farming when he was enrolled August, 1864, at Gallipolis, Ohio. He was never wounded but was confined in hospital at Hd. Qtrs., a short time on account of chronic diarrhea; he did not take part in any battles as his service consisted of guard duty, and he was honorably discharged in 1865 at Columbus, Ohio. He had several uncles and cousins in the late war. His wife’s uncle, Marvin Stewart served in an Ohio Regt. Comrade Cowder is a member of Cado(t) Post, 126, he receives a pension and is janitor of court house at Gallipolis, Ohio where he resides.
Was born Feb. 28, 1847, in Paris, France, of parents, William and Amelia (Abrams) Dufour, neither of whom are living. Settling in Gallia Co., O., in 1857, he married in Gallipolis, O., Sept. 15, 1868, Virginia F. Mears who was born in Bedford Co., Va., Dec., 23, 1849, her father, Daniel Mears is deceased as is also her mother, Elizabeth (Bird) Mears. The only child of this union is one daughter---Nettie. Comrade Dufour was engaged as a boatman, when, having learned to love the country of his adoption, he was enrolled from Gallia county, Ohio, in the spring of 1861 as a private---was later made Corp.---of Co. K, 1 st O.V.I. This Regt. was assigned to 1 st Brig., 2d Div., 23d A.C. In 1862 he was taken prisoner by Gen. Jenkins, was held a few hours and released; he re-enlisted Aug. 8, 1863, in Co. F, 2d O.H.A., and in March, 1864, was given a furlough of thirty days. In 1865 he was detailed at Athens, Tenn., as guard, which post he held for four months; he was wounded or in hospital, although he took part in the battles of Calhoun, Cleveland, Athens, Sweetwater and several minor engagements. He was honorably discharged Sept. 23, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. His brother, who served in 1 st O.V.I. was taken prisoner but escaped. His wife also had two brothers in service, John in Indep. Bat., died in service, and James in 56 th O.V.I. Comrade Dufour was at one time Insp. of C.B. Sexton, Post 26, he draws a pension, he is a laborer and his address is Gallipolis, O.
Was a son of the late Elijah and Martha (Elkin) Elkin, both now deceased, and was born in Logan county, W.Va., Oct. 7, 1824. In 1862 he came to Gallia county, Ohio, having previously married Sept. 25, 1850, in Boone county, W. Va., Sarah Hagar who was also born in Logan county, W.Va., March 22, 1833; her father, James Hagar and her mother, Susan (Rader) Hagar have passed away. The offspring of this union is as follows—James, Cosba, Benjamin, William, Paris, Elizabeth dec., George, Josephine dec., John, Alta V. dec., and Ruenda. When the war between the states began, our subject was engaged in farming; he was enrolled during the first year from Boone county, W.Va., Oct. 12, 1861, as a private in Co. G, 8 th W.Va.V.I. In January, 1862, he was detailed on special duty two months and again on guard duty, for a term of four months. He take part in the battle of Cross Keys and several skirmishes and was granted an honorable discharge July 12, 1862 at Sperrysville, Va. He had three brothers in the volunteer service, Nathaniel in 8 th W.Va. was killed from fever in service; Martin in 8 th W.Va., was killed by bushwhakers while on a furlough, and William in 8 th W.Va.V.I. Four brothers of his wife also served, William in Co. G, 8 th W. Va.V.I., died from small-pox in service, Henderson in Co. K, 8 th W.Va., Russell and John in Co. B and Co. K, 8 th W.Va.V.I. Comrade Elkin and wife attend the Christian church, he is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, in which he has held the office of Chap. twice, he is presently successfully engaged in farming and his address is Bladen, Ohio.
Was born in Albemarle co., Va., Aug. 10, 1843, and was a son of Alexander and Mary J. (Grimes) Goins, the former deceased, the latter still living. The first wife of Mr. Goins, now deceased, was Mariah Gordon and they were married January, 1870; his second wife, whom he married in Decatur, Ill., Dec. 10, 1888, was Jennie Blue who was born in Macon, Ill., Feb. 18, 1873; her parents, Robert J. and Sarah (Price) Blue are still living. To this marriage were given these children—Sarah, dec., Harry, Homer L. and George E. Comrade Goins was living in Meigs county, O., employed as a farmer when he enlisted July 28, 1862, from that county, at the age of twenty years; he was enrolled in Co. B, 92d O.V.I., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 14 th A.C. Sept., 1863, at the battle of Chickamauga, he was wounded in back and shoulder by explosion of shell; in consequence of these wounds he was cared for in hospital at Chattanooga, Tennessee, three months; he took part, with his regiment, in several of the most important battles of the late war: Ft. Donelson, Hoovers Gap, Kenesaw Mt., Buzzard Roost, Snake Creek Gap, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Savannah and Raleigh. He was finally honorably discharged June 11, 1865; his brother, William belonged to 5 th U.S. Reg., and was wounded in 1864 at Deep Bottom by fall of a limb. Comrade Goins is S. V.C., of Cadot Post, 126, and his mother is a member of the M.E. church; he is by trade a barber and his address is Gallipolis, Ohio.
Was born in Adams county, Ohio, October 17, 1828, and came to Gallia county, same state, in 1831; with his parents, John and Elizabeth (Stone) Green, both deceased; he was married in this county Nov. 21, 1850, to Ellen Richardson who was born Aug. 20, 1834, in Cabel [sic] county, W.Va., a daughter of Matthew and Elenore (McGinnis) Richardson, long since passed away. By this marriage, there are nine children, their births occurring in the order named: Mary F., Sylvester, John H., William E., Harrison E., Edmond, dec., Ira E., Eva L. and Charley M. Comrade Green was engaged in farming and was 37 years of age when he entered the Federal army, Sept. 25, 1864, as a private in Co. H., 78 th O.V.I., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 17 th A.C. He was ill most of his term of enlistment and was cared for in Co. Qtrs. He took part in the battle of Bentonville and numerous minor engagements and skirmishes. The war having come to a close he was granted his honorable discharge May 30, 1865, at Washington, D.C. He had several relatives in the late war; his wife’s brother, Edmond was a private in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I., and died at Summerville, soon after his enlistment. A half-brother, Manoah Cardwell served in 4 th W.Va. V.I. Comrade Green and wife and son Charles, are all members of the Baptist church; he is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, and he is in receipt of a pension. His address is Bladen, O., near which place he is at present engaged in farming.
Was born in Harrison Co., O., May 19, 1842, and settled in this county in 1848, with his parents, Robert and Margery (Gill) Hanlin, both now deceased. Mr. Hanlin’s wife is Mary A., daughter of Jacob and Catherine (McCarl) Feirbaugh, long ago deceased. She was born in Harrison Co., O., May 9, 1845, and they were married in Gallia Co., O., Oct. 10, 1866. By this marriage there are nine children, their births occurring in the order here named: Laura D., Sophia M., Margary C. dec., Ira L., Susan C., Robert C., Ephraim M., Oscar V. and Jennie V. Comrade Hanlin is a veteran of the War, and served his country as a private in Co. G., 117 th O.V.I. He was employed as a farmer when he entered the service, Oct. 7, 1862, at Gallipolis, O. He was ill several times in service and was cared for by his Regt. In 1862, he was given a leave of absence of five days and returned to Ashland, Ky., at end of time. He was captured by bushwhackers, while in Ky., but was immediately released. In the winter of 1863, he was transferred at Covington, Ky., to Co. G, 1 st O.H.A. He was detailed at Tobat’s Cross Roads, Ky., on guard duty for two months to which duty he was appointed in 1864. He was granted his honorable discharge July 25, 1865, at Knoxville, Tenn., having taken part in the battles of Strawberry Plains, Manassas Gap, and several minor engagements. He had two brothers in the service, Ephraim in 1st O.V.C. and Moses in 43d O.N.G. He also had three uncles, Daniel, Ephraim and John Hanlin in service, the latter being wounded at Ft. Donelson. His wife’s brothers, Robert in 36 th O.V.I., and John in Co. G, 1 st O.V.H.A. also served. Comrade Hanlin and wife are members of Christian church, he has been Adjt. of Davis Post, he has a pension, is a machine agent and his address is Gallipolis, Ohio.
Was born in Gallia Co., Ohio, Jan. 8, 1828, and was a son of Joseph and Margaret (Sullivan) Hazlett, no longer living. He was married July 12, 1848, in Gallia Co., O., to Rachel Lunchfood who was born in Carter Co., Ky., Sept. 12, 1833. Her father, Joshua and Marietta (Watson) Lunchford are deceased. Ten children have been the result of this union, born in the following order: Margaret, Mary A., Cynthiana, Nancy J., Lizzie John H., Luelia, William, Sherman and Andrew. Comrade Hazlett was engaged in farming when the Civil War broke out; he was enrolled from Gallia County, O., Jan. 8,1862, as a private in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I., 14 th A.C. In 1863, he was detailed at Chattanooga, Tenn., to lay pontoon bridges across Tennessee river for one day. He was honorably discharged Feb. 26, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn., and re-enlisted in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I. In 1864 he was held in hospital at Baltimore, Md., one month with rheumatism. He was granted a veteran’s furlough of thirty days and returned to command at end of time. His battle record is …2d Bull Run, Antietam, Chickamauga, Lookout Mt., Missionary Ridge, Cedar Creek, Hunter’s Raid and several minor engagements, receiving a final honorable discharge July 25, 1865, at Wheeling, W.Va. His brother, William, belonged to 191 st O.V.I. His wife had two brothers in the service, Andrew who died in service, and Martin, a member of Ky. Regt. Comrade Hazlett and wife are Adventists, he belongs to Morton Post, 363, he has a pension and is engaged in farming near Angola, O., at which place he may be addressed.
The subject of this sketch was born near Fredericksburg, Va., March 8, 1822, and came to Gallia Co., with his parents, Henry and Polly (Milika) Holcomb, long ago deceased. He has been twice married. His first wife, Malinda Miller died in 1882, leaving these children—Polly, Fannie, Virginia F., and Martin H. He was again married Feb. 5, 1882, in Jefferson Co., O., to Eliza Carter who was born here May 11, 1832. Her father, Thomas Carter has gone to his reward, as has also her mother, Permelia (Evans). They have no children of their own but have adopted two...Armena and Charles Stover. Comrade Holcomb was a wagon maker by trade when he entered the Union army, Aug. 12, 1862, as a private in Co. D, 30 th Ia. V.I., at the age of 40 years. He was never wounded but was kept in hospital at Kekuk, Ia., about four days in 1862, on account of disability. He was then sent home on a furlough where he remained until granted an honorable discharge Nov. 18, 1863, at Kekuk, Ia. Owing to his disability, he was unable to participate in any regular engagements. His brother, William served in an Ia. Regt. His grandfather served under Gen. Washington in the Revolutionary War. His father also fought in the War of 1812, under Jackson. His wife’s brothers, Danial, Lorenzo, John and William also served. Comrade Holcomb and wife are members of the M.E. church, he is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, his occupation is that of a farmer and he may be addressed at Bladen, Ohio.
Was born in Gallia Co., O., Oct. 28, 1840, and was a son of George G. and Grace (Saul) Howarth, neither of whom are living. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was married in this county Oct. 3, 1881, was Lizzie Masterson who was born there Oct. 3, 1862. She was a daughter of Bernard Masterson deceased and Martha (Snowdan) who is still spared. Two children were the issue of this marriage--John S. and Mattie A. He was formerly married to Josephine Harvey who died Dec. 3, 1879, leaving one child: Ora L. Comrade Howarth was by occupation a farmer and was 20 years of age at the time of his enlistment, which occurred from Gallia Co., O., Aug. 13, 1861 as a private in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I. He was stricken with measles in 1862, and was kept in hospital at Summersville, W.Va., a short time. In 1864, he was granted a leave of absence of three days and reported for duty at end of time. His active hostilities were as follows—Lewisburg, South Mt., Antietam, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Second Bull’s Run, Frederick City, Winchester and several minor battles. He was finally honorably discharged Sept. 3, 1864, at Harper’s Ferry, Va. His uncle Richard Wolohan, served in 4 th W.Va. Regt., and died after the close of the war. His wife uncle, John Snowden, served in Co. H, 1 st Ohio Regt.; he died a few years since. Comrade Howarth and family are members of M.E. church; he served two years as P.M.; he also belongs to Morton Post, 363, is a miller by trade and his address is Eureka, Ohio.
Was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., Feb. 28, 1816, died Jan. 14, 1894; and was a son of James and Elizabeth (Whitaker) Jeffers, no longer living. He was married in his native county March 8, 1839, to Harriet Williamson who was born in Smith Co., Tenn., Feb. 23, 1821. Her parents, Jasper and Eliza (Drawer) Williamson have passed away. The record of their children is as follows—Ariadne, Moses, Aaron, James W., Eliza C., Grant, James E., Levi, Robert D., Abraham J., Charles P., Harriet F. Our subject enlisted Jan., 8, 1861, in defence of the Union, from this county where he had been following his occupation as a farmer. He became in private in Co., I, 36 th O.V.I. 14 th A.C. at the advanced age of 54 years. In 1864, he was wounded in left shoulder at the battle of Winchester, in consequence of which he received treatment in hospitals at Summersville and Winchester. In 1862, he received two furloughs of thirty days each. Honorably discharged Feb. 26, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn., he re-enlisted Feb. 14 [sic], 1864, in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I. He also took active part in the battles of Shiloh, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mt., Winchester, 2d Bull Run and Hunters Raid. He was finally honorably discharged July 31, 1865, at Chattanooga, Tenn. He had two sons who served in defence of their country, in Aaron Co. I, 36 th O.V.I., was accidentally killed Jan. 19, 1895, and James in same command, died Sept. 23, 1893, from wounds received at the battle of Chickamauga. Comrade Jeffers is a member of Morton Post, 363, he has a pension, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Angola, Ohio.
Was born in Mason county, W.Va., March 10, 1842, and was a son of Geo. W. and Eliza A. (Newman) Jones, no longer living. Caroline Bashore who became his wife, Jan. 16, 1866, in Gallia county, O., was born here Dec. 8, 1844; her ather, Benjamin Bashore is deceased, but her mother, Mahala (Dewitt) is still spared. Six children have blessed this marriage: George E., Albert E., Charles L., Gertie M., W.E., and one who died in infancy. Comrade Jones was engaged in farming when he decided to fight for the preservation of his country, he was enrolled Aug. 13, 1862, from this county as a private in Co. A, 91 st O.V.I., 2d Brig., 2d. Div., 8 th A.C. July 20, 1864, he was wounded at the battle of Winchester in left knee, in consequence of this wound, he was confined in hospital at Clairville, Md., seven months. December, 1864, he was furloughed for twenty days; this was extended one hundred days and he reported for duty at end of time. In the winter of 1864 he was detailed at Fayetteville, Va., as cook in hospital, serving three months in this way. He fought at Winchester, Buffalo, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Bunker Hill, and several minor engagements. He was honorably discharged April 24, 1865, at Wheeling, W.Va. He had two brothers in the war, John in Co. L, 7 th O.V.C., and James who was a member of Co. L, 1 st O.V.H.A., was taken prisoner and made his escape. Comrade Jones and wife are members of the M.E. church, he is by occupation a farmer and his address is Raccoon Island, Ohio.
Was born in Gallia county, O., Feb. 28, 1846, and was a son of Enos and Elizabeth (Sanders) King, no longer living. Mary A. Evans, who became his wife in this county Oct. 22, 1868, was born here Nov. 25, 1840; her father, Evan Evans is deceased, as is also her mother, whose maiden name was Eliza Edwards. Of this union, were born six children—Louisa M., John H., Charles L., Albert, Carry G. and Samantha S. Comrade King was engaged in farming and was but 17 years old when hostilities broke out between the north and the south; he was enrolled Feb. 19, 1864, as a private in Co. F, 33 d O.V.I. This Regt. Was assigned to 1 st Brig., 1 st Div., 14 th A.C. In 1864 he was kept in hospital at Murfreesboro, Tenn., about eight weeks, suffering with typhoid fever. He took active part in the engagements of Altoona, Pumpkin Vine Creek, Kenesaw Mt., Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Savannah and Bentonville. The war having come to a close, he was honorably discharged July 12, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. His brother, Cornelius served in an Ia. Regt. His wife’s brothers, William and Findlay served in the late war, members of the 36 th O.V.I. Comrade King and wife are members of the M.E. church, he is also a member of Morton Post, his occupation is that of a farmer and is address is Raccoon Island, Ohio.
Lawrence county, O., is the birthplace of our subject who was born March 9, 1833, and settled in Gallia county in 1848; his father, David Landthornd is deceased, but his mother, Elizabeth (Jeffery) is still spared. October 10, 1856, he was wedded in this county to Rachel J. Neal, who was born in this county, May 6, 1833, a daughter of Watson and Debby (Arnett) Neal, deceased. Nine children have blessed this marriage---Watson M., Joseph B., John A., James H., Walter L., William S., Mary E., Ezra B. and David B., born in the order given. Comrade Landthornd was engaged in farming and was 33 years old when the late war of the Rebellion began; he was enrolled from this county April 1, 1864, as a private in Co. E, 141 st O.V.I. He was ill with general debility and was cared for in Co. Qtrs., in 1864; he did not take part in any heavy battles but participated in several skirmishes, receiving his honorable discharge Sept. 1, 1864, at expiration of his term of service. His brother Joseph served in the Union army a member of Co. C, 141 st O.V.I. Comrade Landthornd and wife are members of Christian church, he belongs to D.L. Morton Post, 363, and draws a pension. His address is Eureka, Ohio, near which place he is at present engaged in farming.
Whose father, James B. Layne is living, but whose mother, Sarah (Hawkins) is deceased, was born in Gallia county, O., Oct. 2, 1843. He was still living here, by occupation a farmer when the late Civil conflict broke out; he was enrolled Aug. 25, 1862, at the age of 17 years, as a private in Co. D, 4 th V.Va.V.I., 8 th A.C. In 1862 he was ill with jaundice and was kept in field hospital at Gauley’s Bridge about five days. March, 1863, he was furloughed for thirty days and reported to Gallipolis, O., at end of time. The same year he was transferred at Harper’s Ferry, Va., to Co. A, 2d W.Va.V.I. He was detailed to guard trains from Memphis to Chattanooga and served one month in this way; he was also an active participant in the battles of Vicksburg, Snickers Ferry, Winchester, Lynchburg Raid, Cedar Creek and several minor engagements. Upon the close of the war, he was honorably discharged June 12, 1865, at Clarksburg, Va. He had three brothers in the army, George in 4 th W.Va.V.I., died before reaching home after being discharged, F.M. in 4 th W.Va.V.I., and Z.M. in 196 th O.V.I. John, his wife’s brother belonged to an Ohio Regt. Comrade Layne was married June 7, 1869, in Gallia Co., O., to Missouri E. Mooney who born Feb. 22, 1850, and passed away May 13, 1883, having been a staunch advocate of the Baptist faith; her father, Matthew Mooney is still living, but he mother, Susan (Waugh) is deceased. They have five children, born in the order here given: James M., Bertie, Almira, Sarah and Effie L. Comrade Layne is a farmer and his address is Spicy, Ohio.
Was born in Gallia county, O., Feb. 4, 1844, and was still living here, engaged in farming when the war between the states began; he was enrolled Feb. 13, 1865, as a private in Co. B, 193 O.V.I. March, 1865, he entered hospital at Frederick City, Md., where he was treated about two months with measles. July, 1865, he was detailed as parole guard at Winchester, serving in this capacity for four days. Owing to the cessation of the hostilities soon after his enlistment, he was not called into active service and was granted his honorable discharge Aug. 12, 1865, at Columbus, O. He had one brother in the Union army: Clark a member of Co. L, O.V.C. His wife also had two brothers in service, Riley in gunboat service and Hamilton a member of Co. B, 193d O.V.I. Comrade Lewis is a son of William and Sarah ( Clark) Lewis, the former is still living, the latter is deceased. He was united in marriage Dec. 31, 1865, in Gallia county, O., to Rachel Dickey, who was a daughter of Wilson S. and Elizabeth (Riley) Dickey. Of this union were born four children: Elza W., Hamilton L., Mortica M. and Minnie E. Comrade Lewis is a member of D.L. Morton Post, 363, in which he has held the office of O.G., he and his wife are members of the Christian church, his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Bladen, Ohio.
Was born in Mason county, W.Va., Feb. 10, 1838, and was a son of Thomas and Clara (Proctor) Nibert, both deceased. He was united in marriage May 17, 1860, in Gallia county, Ohio, to Elizabeth Evans who was also born Nov. 16, 1842. She was a daughter of Evan and Eliza (Edwards) Evans, both of whom are numbered with the dead. The offspring of this union is as follows: Thomas E., James M., Mary A., Eliza E., Clara E., Elva, Cora dec., Laura, John E., Charles L. dec., Orlando W., Othniel and Maud. Our subject was engaged in farming and was 25 years of age when he was enrolled Oct. 14, 1864, as a private in Co. H, 78 th O.V.I., 17 th A.C. He was never wounded but was kept in hospitals in 1864 at Chattanooga, Nashville, and Louisville, Ky., for seven months, receiving treatment for measles; when able he was made nurse in the latter hospital. Owing to his disability he did not take part in any regular battles and was honorably discharged June 18, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. He had two brothers in the army---Hugh in Co. I, 36 th O.V.I., and James in same command died in 1861 of fever. His wife also had several cousins in the army. Comrade Nibert is a member of the D.L. Morton Post, 363, in which he holds the office of S.V.C., his occupation is that of a farmer and his address is Bladen, Ohio.
The subject of this brief sketch was born in Gallia county, Ohio, May 4, 1845, and was a son of William R. North who was born May 3, 1812, in Bedford county, Va., and Elizabeth (Say) North, who born Dec. 24, 1811, in Bedford county, Va. They are both deceased. He was united in marriage to Margaret McCune June 11, 1867, in Gallipolis, this county. His wife was born in Morgan county, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1845; her father, Samuel McCune is dead, but her mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Nicholson is still spared. The offspring of this union is as follows: Minnie E., Eva L., Cora M. dec., and Gertrude, born in the order given. Comrade North was a carpenter by trade when the late war broke out. He enlisted twice but each time was taken out of service by his father on account of his youth. He ran away from home and enlisted July 10, 1864, at Gallipolis, O., when 18 years old during a very trying period of the war. He was enrolled July 10, 1864, in Co. B, 173 rd O.V.I., as a private and was promoted to Corp. and color bearer. He also served as teamster and was present at the battle of Nashville. Upon the close of the war, he was honorably discharged Aug. 10, 1865, at Camp Dennison, Ohio. His brother, James R. served in Co. H, 8 th Va. Mtd. Ind. His wife’s father, served in Co. F, 33 rd O.V.I., and 2d O.V.H.A. He died February, 1878, from injured received in line of duty. Comrade North and wife are members of the M.E. church, he is in receipt of a pension and his postoffice address is Eureka, Ohio, near which place he is at present successfully engaged in farming.
Son of Joseph Pickins, living, and Josephine (Green) deceased, was born in Meigs Co., Ohio, April, 1842. He came to this county, with his parents when eight years of age. His wife, whom he married Sept. 14, 1865, in Gallia Co., O., and who was born here April 14, 1847, is Julia A., daughter of John and Juliana (Adkinson) Williams both deceased. The children of this union are nine…Roxey, Ann, John W., Joseph B., George J., Mettie A., Plumey E., Benjamin and Anna L. When hostilities broke out between the North and South, our subject was engaged in farming. He was enrolled from this county, March 20, 1865, at the age of 23 years. He became a private in Co. B., 193 rd O.V.I. April, 1865, he was detailed at Winchester, Va., as chief cook at commissary department and spent three weeks in this way. Owing to the lateness of his enlistment and the cessation of hostilities soon thereafter, he did not take part in any battles but did guard duty. He was honorably discharged Sept. 6, 1865, at Winchester, Va. His wife’s brother, Benjamin served in the Union army, a member of Co. B, 91 st O.V.I. Comrade Pickins is a member of Cadot Post 126, and he is in receipt of a pension. His postoffice address is Gallipolis, Ohio, near which place he is at present engaged in farming.
The subject of this brief sketch was born in Hartford Co., Ohio, Feb. 8, 1826, and passed to his reward Nov. 11, 1881, in Gallia county, Ohio. The maiden name of his wife, to whom he was married Sept. 17, 1847, in Gallia county, Ohio, was Julia A. Atkinson was born in that county October 9, 1827. Her father, William Atkinson and her mother, Elizabeth (Gibson) Atkinson, have since passed to their reward. By this marriage, there are ten children, their births occurring in the order here given…Benjamin F., William O., Jasper C., Savina A., Charles, Millard, James, Albert, Anna L., and Ira L. Their eldest son, Benjamin enlisted in the Federal army during the late war, a member of Co. F, 2d O.V.H.A. He passed from life June 22, 1868, in Gallia county, Ohio, from measles contracted in the army. Mrs. Shato also had three brothers in the volunteer service, Francis M. and Charles, both members of Co. M, 7 th O.V.C., and Emerson in Ohio Regt. Mrs. Shato is in receipt of $12.00 a month pension in recognition of her son’s service for his country; she has been a member of the M.E. church since sixteen years of age and her address is Angola, Ohio.
Was born in Madison, Ind., Sept. 27, 1827, and came to Gallia Co., Ohio, in 1868. His parents, G.W. and Polly (Mixer) Short have gone to their reward. Oct. 1, 1853, in Hardensburg, Ky., he married Martha M. Reynolds, whose parents, Joseph and Nancy (Harsly) Reynolds, have passed away. To this marriage were given four children---Francis H., Georgie L., Mary M. and Sydney A. Mrs. Short was born Oct. 12, 1838 in Madison, Ind., and passed from life Sept. 7, 1894, at Gallipolis, O. Comrade short entered the Federal army Aug. 10, 1861, as a private in Co. D, 6 th Ind. V.I., 2d Brig., 3d Div., 4 th A.C. He was a teamster by occupation and was 35 years old when he enlisted. May 22, 1862, he rose to the rank of Sergt. In 1863 [sic] he was honorably discharged Sept. 22, 1864, at Indianapolis, Ind., having been an active participant in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Pumpkin Vine, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga and several minor engagements. His wife’s father and three brothers were all served in the Mexican war. Comrade Short was formerly a member of G.A.R. Post, he is in receipt of a pension, is a turner by occupation and his address is Gallipolis, Ohio.
Son of George and Nancy (Brumer) Wolf, both deceased, was born in Maryland June 5, 1821. He was married June 29, 1858, in Carter county, Ky., to Elizabeth Canterbury and two years later, they settled in Gallia county, O. His wife was a native of Virginia, born Feb. 17, 1830, of parents, Joseph and Nancy (Boaws) Canterbury, long ago dec. By this marriage there are six children, born as follows: Nancy E., Martha V., Arzilla, Elizabeth, William and Maggie. During the war our subject served in Co. F., 33d O.V.I., 1 st Brig., 1 st Div., 14 th A.C. He was engaged in farming when he enlisted Sept. 20, 1861, from this county at the age of 20 years; he was enrolled as a private and in due time rose to the Corp. and 2d Sergt., in 1862. He took active part in the battles of Champion Hill, Hoovers Gap, Stone River and Chickamauga; after this continuous fighting he was wounded at the latter conflict, Sept. 21, 1863, in collar bone; he also had three ribs broken at the same time; he was taken prisoner the same day by Longstreet’s men; he was held in Belle Isle, two weeks, Libby, Danville four weeks; was then transferred to smallpox hospital, thence to Andersonville, Florence where he was paroled, having endured the cruelties of prison pens for fourteen months and eleven days. Owing to being a prisoner, he could not re-enlist as a veteran with his command, and was honorably discharged Feb. 13, 1865, at Columbus, O. Joseph in 33d O.V.I., and William in 18 th O.V.I., were brothers of Mrs. Wolf. Comrade Wolf and wife are members of the Christian church, he belongs to D.L. Morton Post, 363, he is at present engaged in farming and his address is Bladen, Ohio.
Was born Dec. 25, 1843, in Gallia Co., O. His father, Lilton Wooten is living, but his mother, Theresa (Miller) is deceased. He was united in marriage Dec. 24, 1868, in his native county to Rebecca J. Call who was born in Jefferson Co., O., Jan. 30, 1843. Her father Alexander B. Call is still spared, but her mother, Sarah (Lowry) is dead. Comrade Wooten was a farmer by occupation and was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment, which occurred Feb. 22, 1864, as a private, in Co. F, 33 O.V.I., 1 st Brig., 1 st Div., 14 th A.C. At the battle of Atlanta, he was wounded in left eye Aug. 5, 1864, the ball coming out at right cheek; he was treated in hospital at Chattanooga Tenn., in consequence and was honorably discharged from there June 5, 1865. He took active part in all the engagements of his Regt., until disabled by a gunshot. His brother, Van served in Co. L, 7 th O.V.C. His wife’s brother, Isaac H. belonged to 33d O.V.I. Comrade Wooten was a member of Morton Post, 363, at the time of his death which occurred June 3, 1889, at Mason, W.Va., having been injured by an explosion of a sawmill. His widow has a pension and her address is Bladen, O. |