78th Family Guestbook

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Name: robert reynolds
From: twin falls idaho
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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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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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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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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

Submitted by
Name: Fred E Hayes
From: Pennsylvania
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Pvt Aaron Floyd, Company K, 78 OVI is my 3rd great uncle. His sister, Martha is my gg grandmother. I have other Civil War relatives, but am quite proud to have an ancestor that fought at Shiloh. Regimental Records indicate that Pvt Aaron Floyd was wounded at the Battle of Champion Hill 05/20/1863.

Added: December 5, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Duane Thomas Gardner
From: Cleveland,ohio
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Hello my name is Duane Gardner and my ancestors Prvt. Oliver Perry Sprauge,Prvt.Samuel Sprauge,Prvt.Albert.T Sprague and prvt. David.W Sprague fought with the 78th Ohio infantry in F company Samuel Sprauge is the first to join regiment in family to my knowledge he joined the autumn of 1862 he survived the war Oliver was not so lucky he died July 15,1863 in a hospital in Vicksburg from desise Albert was wounded I think David survived the war as well it is my hope to one day visit my ancestors grave Prvt. Oliver Perry Sprauge in Vicksburg and pay my respects to my honored brother I know do civil war reanacments to honor there names.

Added: November 16, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Denise
From: California
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Added: March 16, 2016

Submitted by
Name: kim black
From: perry county

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I flag Hopewell Baptist cemetery for the vets admin. in may memorial day located on township rd. 46 off of us 22 outside of somerset ohio. I fornd john brown co.b 78 ovi and flagged him with holder and us flag

Admin reply: Thanks so very much! Do you have a photo of the grave, or could you take one? I"d love to have it for the website. -- CJD

Added: October 19, 2015

Submitted by
Name: J. Leasure
From: Zanesville, OH

Comments:
Lenhart Leasure was a cousin of my direct line. We have letters from him throughout the war. One at least one site I have seen him listed as a deserter, not sure of the details behind that, but we have letters from him toward the end of the war with the 16th Illinois Cavalry.

Admin reply: Could you send me the info you have for the website? I would very much appreciate it. Thanks. -- CJD

Added: February 25, 2015