78th Family Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Morgan Langsdorf
From: Zanesville Ohio
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Comments:
I am a Great Great Great Granddaughter of Dr. OB Crumbaker and am also of relation to Israel Clay Robinson though I don't have the exact lineage figured out for that yet. I am just grateful this site exists as I found it today after finding OB's grave at Duncan Falls. Am hoping to continue learning more about my family.

Added: November 30, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Tom Mott
From: California
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Comments:
Thank you for posting the regimental poster! My GGG Grandfather Menander Mott served in Company K. Injured in the Atlanta campaign, and died in 1875 after 10 years of living with painful shrapnel wounds from the war.

What's especially exciting is to see other names from our genealogical charts also in Company K: his father-in-law Samuel Fordyce (my GGGG Grandfather), and some Hays and Jeffers. I knew the names, but now I see they were all neighbors. Fascinating!

Added: December 24, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Randolph Hurrel Bordner
From: Missouri
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Comments:
My great-great grandfather was Samuel Hurrel and served in company F. He was taken prisoner and was incarerated at Andersonville. Upon release, he was on his way home but died of scurvy before he made it home.

Added: December 20, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Shelley Sopher
From: Oklahoma
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Comments:
My 3rd great grandfather was John D. Sopher, Company E.

Added: November 7, 2020

Submitted by
Name: GABRIEL C BOND
From: Lakewood ohio
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Comments:
I am the adopted son of Charles J. Leggett who is the great great nephew of Mortimer D. Leggett.

Added: September 28, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Bill Johnston
From: Tacoma, Washington
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Comments:
My great grandfather Oliver J Boyer was in the 78th Ohio Inf. His granddaughter (my grandmother) came to Seattle in 1923 where the family has pretty much remained - His family today numbers well over 100 no doubt. I have his compass and picture of his wife (Susan Green) and 3 children he carried all thru the war.

Added: May 7, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Whitney Davis
From: Oklahoma
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Comments:
My 3x Great Grandfather, Joel D. Herron served in the 78th OVI. He survived and went on to homestead in Perth, Kansas. Yesterday, we traveled there to see his memorial which included a soldiers headstone.

Added: January 20, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Rebecca Pyeatt
From: Virginia
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Comments:
My great Grandmother was married to Hugh Robert McAllister of the 78th Ohio. He never recovered from his wounds and died after returning home.

Added: December 22, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Kimberley Schaber
From: Woodsfield, OH
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Comments:
Like so many families of Monroe County, Ohio, I have numerous ancestors (from 8 direct bloodlines) that served in the 78th OVI. Any photos, especially those with identifications, are invaluable to me; however, a clearer understanding and view from their perspectives gives me a deeper understanding of what's behind and beyond the photos, letters, and journal entries.

Admin reply: Thanks for the comment. My own 78th OVVI ancestors are also from Monroe County. With eight different bloods that you cite, we might be related!

Added: January 20, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Terry Thiele
From: Previously Cleveland OH, now Wilmington NC
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Comments:
My great-great-great uncle was Henry Cox, who joined Co F in October 1863. Would love to know more detail about him and Co F.

Added: December 15, 2018