78th Family Guestbook

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Name: Unknown

Comments:
Isaac Drumm born 11-18-1821 Pennsylvania died 12-14-1873 Pennsylvania served in Company B, 78th Ohio married Elizabeth Stoek before 1847 in Zanesville

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 22 Jul 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Kurt Maneval
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Comments:
Sgt. E. S. Vernon.

My name is Kurt Maneval, and I am a great-great-great grandson to Edward Vernon. His only daughter, Clara Mae, married my great-grandfather, William C. Maneval. I don't know much about Edward's service, but I do have a picture postcard taken of him when he came home on veterens furlough. On the back he has written a brief account of his years during the war.

(A personal note to Mr. Paul B. Vernon -- I was very happy to see your comments and pleased that we share a common ancestor in this great regiment. I would like to hear from you and share information on Edward.)

Admin reply: Originally submitted 03 Jul 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Katherine Short
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Culbertson, Alex b. 10 Dec 1845 OH

-- 2nd comment by Katherine Louise (Patch) Short a great-grandaughter

-- A short family tree --
Alexander Culbertson, b. 1798, d. 1848 +Alcey Mason, m. 1814 +-- Lewis Culbertson, b. 1817 +Jane Galligher, m. circa 1837 +-- Alexander Culbertson, b. 10 Dec 1845 OH, d. 1 Oct 1898 IA, m. 4 Jul 1870 +Lydia Routh, b. 4 Aug 1854 Tippecanoe IN, d. 9 Apr 1920. +-- Daisy Maud Culbertson, b. 15 May 1894 d. 04 Jun 1977 +-- Ray Culbertson Patch, Sr, b. 17 Apr 1917 d. 30 Jun 1969 WW II vet � +Mary Elizabeth Cragle, b. 12 Aug 1921 d. 02 Feb 1986 �
+-- Katherine Louise Patch g-granddaughter is still living

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 11 Jun 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Michele Wingerter
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Comments:
Winfield Scott AYERS, company A, from Zanesville, OH.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 16 May 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Mary Fuller
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Comments:
My great-great-great grandfather was Chester Fuller, who was in company E.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 12 Apr 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Unknown

Comments:
I am a great grandson of Private Pius Jefferis, of Company K, 78th Ohio (b. 1824 Temperanceville, OH, d. circa 1880.) He is listed on the roster as "Pias Jeffers." This is not unusual, since his name appears in other documents, including his service record, spelled alternately as "Pias, Pious, Pius, Jeffrs, Jeffers, Jefferies and Jeffries." My father said that his nickname was "Pope." He is descended from Robert Jefferis, who immigrated to Chester, PA from Pewsey, England in 1681. His widow's application for pension states that he was discharged in July, 1862, but I have yet to find out why.

My father used to tell a story, which I've never been able to confirm, about the 78th, Company K. According to my father, one of our relatives was shot and wounded in the posterior by one of the local women as he tried to drink water from the well of a farmhouse they passed along the way. Since there were several of our relatives in Company K, it could be possible -- but until I know different it's just an unconfirmed war story.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 09 Apr 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: PJR
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Military records received from National Archives a number of years ago. Daniel Richeson was a brother to my grtgrtgrt grandfather William Richeson of Logan Co., OH. I have seen Daniel on an Internet list as "deserter", which is incorrect according to these records: Daniel Richeson, Wayne Twp., Noble Co., OH. Volunteered 20 Aug. 1862. Sworn & subscribed Camp Dennison 24 Sept. 1862. Grey eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5'6" tall. Enlisted Kennonsburgh, OH. 1 April 1864, Company G--taken to Camp Chase Rest House for medical treatment, ill while on duty with Company. Nearest relative, John Richardson (father, John Richeson). Daniel died April 11, 1864 in Columbus, "smallpox, not successfully vaccinated". He was a private in Capt. Gillespie's Company.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 31 Mar 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Sue Bishop Goodrich

Comments:
I am a descendant of Washington S. Sowers. He was my paternal GGgrandfather, and lived in Brush Creek Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. His brother, Job P. Sowers also served in the 78th, and I have copies of letters from both men to their family. Washington served between October of 1862 and August of 1863 when he was mustered out. Washington was captured at Champion Hills outside Vicksburg and was made to act as a nurse. It is my understanding that he accepted parole rather than be sent to a Southern Prison. He was proud of having served with the Union and, according to my Father, J. Clarence Bishop, he marched proudly in his uniform in parades in Roseville, Ohio, as long as he was able. He died 24 April 1915, and is buried at Black Oak Cemetery in Muskingum County, Ohio. Several descendants still live in the Roseville and Crooksville area of Ohio and some have the originals of his Civil War letters to his family as well as his personal artifacts from the war.

Admin reply: Originally submitted 23 Mar 2001

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Dawn Light
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My GGG Grandfather was GEORGE LUMBATIS (listed on the company roster with the spelling "Lumbattus"

. He was born June 15, 1833 in aboard ship on Atlantic Ocean, and died December 31, 1911 in Lewisville, Ohio. He married AMY ELLEN HOGUE. He is Buried in Mt. Zion cemetery, Lewisville, Monroe Co. Ohio.

Military service: Enlisted Co. K, 78th O.V.I. My mom is pretty sure he was with Sherman in Atlanta.
I have no other info, but would love to hear from anyone who does.

Dawn Light

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 30 Jan 01

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Mike and Jill Pense

Comments:
Daniel Pense was my great grandfather, my name is Michael A. Pense born 1/4/61, & Jill A. Pense born 1/21/64. We were both born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Daniel Pense was drafted into the 78th Ohio Infantry, Company B in 1864 around September, he lived in Van Wert Ohio; he was born in Adams county Ohio 1833. Daniel was honorably discharged May 30th 1865, Washington, D.C. He was a farmer, his youngest son was Oscar L. Pense, Van Wert, Ohio which is my grandfather who was born in Feb. 1899. Milan O. Pense born Nov. 1930 Fort Wayne, Indiana was our father and the son of Oscar. Daniel Pense died 1911 and is buried off highway 30 Van Wert, Ohio, his veterans head stone grave marker has his name misspelled. His last name was spelled Pence instead of Pense, which is correct. We believe Daniel's father name is David Pense.

I have in my possession discharge papers for Daniel Pense and his brother in law James Miller from the Ohio 118th Infantry, Company K, who was born in Ross County, Ohio.

Thank you, Mike and Jill Pense

Added: November 20, 2006