78th Family Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Lela Gunn
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My great, great, great grandfather, William McGowen Stage was a private in the 78th regiment Company H. He was born Dec. 2, 1832 and died March 26, 1892. He was married to Isabel Arbuckle Stage. I have a very weak copy of his discharge papers.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 18 Jul 2000

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Unknown
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I am a decendent of Samuel Lee who fought in the 78th OVVI Regiment in Company D. It was comanded by Captain Talley.
At the time of the Civil War he lived in Morgan Co., Bloom Twsp., near McConnelsville, Ohio. He was married to Louisa Smith and they were Married in 1850 in McConnellsville. He served in the 78th, Reg., Co. D from 1861 to 1862.
He inlisted on Nov. 9, 1861 and was Discharged (with an Honorable Discharge) on Oct. 30, 1862 in Columbus, OH.
Anyone who might have more information in Samuel Lee or Company D, please contact me at: relee1@juno.com, Thank you.

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 14 Apr 2000

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Robert Tidquist
From: Brighton, Colorado
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Comments:
I am the great great grandson of Nathanial Mitchell of Company B, Ohio Veteran Infantry Volunteers. My name is Robert Tidquist, 861 S. 13th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601

Admin reply: Originally submitted: 24 Mar 2000

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Bradley T. Lepper
From: Newark, OH
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Comments:
I'm the great-great-great grandson of Capt. William W. McCarty (Co. E); great-great grandson of Capt. Cyrus M. Roberts (Co. E & F).
[Roberts married McCarty's daughter after the war.]
I have typescript copies of diaries of both men and some photographs and military records. (Copies of the diaries were donated to the State Library of Ohio.)
McCarty told much of his own story in the 78th's Regimental History. Roberts served a portion of the war on detached service with the US Army Signal Corps. His photograph is included the History of the Signal Corp and his name is mentioned at several points in the text.
McCarty is buried in Morgan County. Roberts is buried in Granville, Licking County.

Admin reply: Originally submited: 7 Mar 2000

Added: November 20, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Paul B. Vernon
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Comments:
Edward Spencer Vernon
b. 13 Nov 1842, Zanesville, OH
d. 10 Dec 1926, Seneca, KS
Obtained pension land in KS after the war. Settled on a farm there and raised a family. He was married once and had four sons and a daughter. I am descended from his son, Frank W. Vernon.
ES's brother, Will, was also in the regiment. I have a photo of him and will provide it to you. I also have ES's gold watch and a large collection of GAR annual convention ribbons. I also have a copy of a handwritten memoir (3 pages) by ES describing his memories of being on Sherman's March to Atlanta.
ES Vernon's great grand father was Joseph Vernon, of Chester Co, PA., who was one fo the first settlers in Zanesville area after the American Revolution. Joseph had been a junior officer in the PA Militia during the American Revolution.
Joseph's family can be traced back as original Quaker settlers in Chester Co, coming over on the "Friendship" in 1682.
-- Paul B. Vernon

Admin reply: Originally posted: 4 Mar 2000

Added: November 20, 2006