78th Family Guestbook

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

Submitted by
Name: robert reynolds
From: twin falls idaho
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Comments:
i am doing research on captian reed from zanesville ohio he was mentioned capt.mccardys story.

Added: October 31, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Mark Fountain
From: Kansas City
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Comments:
My great grandfather was William Fountain who was part of Company B. I don't know a lot about him.

Added: June 24, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Michael L. Brown
From: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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Comments:
Henry Warden Thornton, was born 1 October 1825, Culpeper Co., Virginia. His family moved to Gallia Co., Ohio when he was about eight. On 11 October 1864, Henry enlisted as a private in Company K of the Ohio 78th. On a march through Georgia, Henry grew ill and was unable to keep up with the regiment, which subsequently left him behind! Back home, Henry had served as lay leader of a Methodist congregation. And now, resting on a fence in the countryside, he prayed to God saying, "If I am so unworthy as to be left behind, amen to it". Isaiah 41:10 came to his mind: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”. With renewed strength, Henry was actually caught up with his company! Henry was discharged on 2 June 1865 at a Camp Dennison, Ohio hospital and returned to his home, family and church. He died 20 August 1918, age 92.

Added: May 28, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Michael L. Brown
From: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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Added: May 28, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Tim Baxter
From: Wellington, Kansas
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Comments:
Jacob Wilson Pvt. Company B 78th Regiment of the OVI was my Great Great Grandfather. His older brother Soloman Wilson also served in the same company.

Added: March 2, 2018