78th Family Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Ron Denbow
From: Medina, Ohio
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Comments:
GG Grandson of Private William Denbow, Company K of the 78th. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. I am a US Army Vietnam Veteran having served with the 300th. Military Police Company, 95th. Battalion of the 18th. Military Police Brigade based out of Chu Lai in 1971. Serving - a family tradition!

Carl - great job with the website!

Added: February 5, 2008

Submitted by
Name: Jeannine McDonald Parker
From: Alberta Canada
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Comments:
My greatgrandfather was Finley McDonald of the H Company of the 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.He was born at Birmingham,Guernsey Co. and lived with his family at Cambridge where his father was employed as a saddler.Finley served with Freedmans Bureau at Yazoo Co Mississippi after the war.Moved to Kansas and farmed there.Later moved west to Nevada and on into Oregon where he passed away in 1912 and is buried at Vale Oregon.He had 4 children 2 sons Carson and Arthur,2 daughters Mae Gruel and Maude Cape.Carson Mcdonald moved to Alberta,Canada where his family lives today.Finley McDonald seldom spoke of the things he witnessed during the war but it scared him deeply.His family remains very proud of him

Added: December 1, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Robert D. McDonald
From: Saint Louis, MO
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Comments:
My Great-great Grandfather was Sgt. Peter Burton Lupardus, Company G. He and his wife, Joanna Cain, immigrated to Miller Couny, Mo in 1868. Family legend has it that he was injured in a "wagon accident" and received a medical disability discharge in July of 1862.

Added: November 18, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Lawrence Kirby
From: Delaware OH
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Comments:
I'm related to PVT Lemuel Dover, Co. D, 78th OVVI. He was a cooper (barrel maker) from McConnelsville, OH, Morgan County. Served the whole war apparently without a scratch. I have a xerox of the diary of one Wm. Gault, Co F, 78th, I copied at the Ohio Historical Society (microfiche) in Columbus. Very useful for map-tracking the 78th throughout the War. I am currently searching for a copy of "The History of the 78th OVVI From It's Muster-In To It's Muster Out" by Rev. Thomas M. Stevenson, Chaplain of the Regiment. Any help out there?

Added: August 18, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Heidi Mathers Dunn
From: Central Ohio
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Comments:
James Hamilton Mathers, Private in Company H from October 1864 to July 1865 is my ancestor. He is listed in the regimental history with the substitutes and drafted men added to the regiment.

I do not have a lot on this family. He was born in Washington County, Pa in 1829. Moved to Ohio with his parents. Married Charlotte Gardner, raised his family and died (in 1881) in Athens County, Ohio.

He also had at least four brothers that served in Ohio regiments. Alexander and David served in the 75th OVI. Joseph and Mathew served in the 1st OVI.

I'd love to hear any information on this line.

Added: May 27, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Susan Fordyce
From: Indianapolis, Indiana
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Comments:
Samuel Fordyce of K company was my g-g-g grandfather. He was born in Pennsylvania on 26 February 1818 and died in Indiana on 13 August 1900. I am named after him. He and my grandmother were very close; but, sadly, I have no stories to share. He is buried in Brown County, Indiana.

Added: May 15, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Bob Borrows
From: Columbus
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Comments:
Terrific site. My GGG-grandfather was J.W.A. Gillespie, who was, according to your site, Captain of Comapny G. His brother George was Wagoner. He was born 1/29/1815 and died 6/16/1879 in Gurnsey County.

Added: April 21, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Don Crosby
From: Grand Island, NE
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Comments:
My Great Grandfather was Sgt. Nelson D. Crosby
of "B" Company, 1st Battalion of the 78th Ohio
Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

He entered the regiment from Zanesville, Ohio.

Added: April 13, 2007

Submitted by
Name: William Snyder
From: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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Comments:
My grandfather Ulyston Snyder was a pvt in co.K 78th OVI.My father never really knew his father because he died in 1900 when my dad was only about 3. If anyone has any information about the 78th that would include some information about my grandfather it would be greatly appreciated. my grandfather lived in Noble county around Summerfield.
I would guess that I am in a minority of people that had as close a relative who served in the civil war. I would be happy to hear from anyone sharing this honor.

William Snyder

Added: April 12, 2007

Submitted by
Name: John A. Mellor
From: Pittsburgh, PA
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Comments:
My great great grandfather was the Honorable Milton Turner of the 78th OVI. I am in possession of his obit when he passed away on February 1, 1905, as well as a picture of the great man. I have been interested in the Civil War for many years, and am very proud of his and the regiments remarkable achievements in the war. Thank you for honoring these heroes of our nation with your website.

Added: January 2, 2007