78th Family Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Karey Fuller Richmond
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I am currently writing history about my GGGrandpa, Chester Morrison Fuller. He was a private in co. E of the 78Th Ohio. I feel it important to find all info possible about the 78Th to insure their story does not fade away in the coming generations. Please forward any info to my email.

Added: November 8, 2006

Submitted by
Name: David K. McDonnell
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I read with great interest the CIVIL WAR DIARIES of CAPTAIN CYRUS MARION ROBERTS 78TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY AND U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS as transcribed by Bradley T. Lepper & Mary E. Lepper (Sweeten) Great-great grandson and great granddaughter of 2nd Lieutenant Cyrus Marion Roberts. In their transcription they mention (several times) my Great-Great Grandfather Lt. Julian R. Fitch and also a Capt. Meeker. As I am in possession of my Great-Great Grandfathers photo album I have a photo of Capt. Meeker. I will look to see if there is a photo of Lt. Roberts as well. Additionally I would love to be contacted by his family for an exchange of information.

David K. McDonnell

Added: July 15, 2006

Submitted by
Name: Larry Perdue
From: Chicago, IL
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Joseph Rarick, great-great grandfather on my mother's side was drafted and mustered in to Company C, 78th OVI as a Private on 5 Oct 1864. He had previously served 100 days service in the 133rd Ohio National Guard Infantry, Company B. His occupation was listed as shoe-maker, and physical description was grey eyes, brown hair, medium complexion, height was 5 feet 5 inches. Joseph mustered out with the Regiment 11 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky having participated in Sherman's march and the battle of Bentonville, North Carolina. He was absent, sick in the hospital at Goldsboro 1 Apr 1865 to 5 Apr 1865. With many thanks to Carl, his picture, taken about 1890, can be seen in the photo gallery for Company C.

Added: June 11, 2006

Submitted by
Name: David T. Shelby
From: From: Chicago, IL
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Added: May 02, 2005

Submitted by
Name: Sandy Jameyson
From: Lodi, Ohio
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Carl I've been trying to reach you, by e-mail for over a week. I hope you get this! I really like this website!

Added: April 5, 2005

Submitted by
Name: matthew Harmon
From: Granville, OH
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Henry Hampshire lived in Granville, He was a private in Company J, 78th Regiment of the OVI. He died at Shiloh of Disease near Pittsburg Landing and Monterey i.e., (Mitchie? today)on 22 May 1862. I figure He was involved in the buriel of many men on the battle field. They show no record of him being buried at Shiloh. Looking for where He may have been buried. He has a brother in law buried at Shiloh named Eli Butler from Granville also. Maybe someone might want to update the company J section with this name. The information comes from National Archieves in Washington.

Added: March 21, 2005

Submitted by
Name: Kristine Theisen-Brown
From: Now in NC
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I am related to Washington and Job Sowers, brothers that served in E. Co. I would love to hear from any relatives, and anyone who may have copies of records and pictures, or any other info on this unit or others in the Sowers family that served in the Civil War..I have never had any contact with the Sowers side of the family.Thanks.

Added: February 22, 2005

Submitted by
Name: Jennifer Denbow
From: Athens, OH; Berkeley, CA
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My father is Carl Denbow, the owner of this wonderful website!

Added: November 9, 2004

Submitted by
Name: Sandy Barton
From: Grove City, Ohio
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Two of five Wilson brothers who served from Muskingum Co, OH served in the 78th OVI.-- Soloman Wilson b. 1841 78th Co. B, enlisted 5 DEC 1861. Appointed Corporal 15 Jan 1865. Mustered Out. July 1865. After the war, he went west to Mason Co., Illinois with his father, Jesse, and brothers Francis and William. In Illinois, he married Martha A. Blunt 25 Aug 1872. They settled in Isabel, Fulton Co., IL. --Jacob Wilson b. 10 Jan 1844. 78th OVI Co. B. Enlisted 8 Aug 1862. Mustered out 30 May 1865. Family history records him as being a drummer boy and marched with Sherman to the sea. Married Julia Ann Boyer 22 Sept 1867. Moved to Mason Co., IL with father and brothers (see Solomon Wilson). Later moved to Bentley, KS., where he died 18 Sep 1937. For more information on this family, contact me using the email address I've posted. -- Sandy

Added: October 17, 2004

Submitted by
Name: Richard L. Boyer
From: Glenshaw, PA
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My ancestor was Oliver James Boyer, born 27 Sept 1837 in Frazeyburgh, Ohio, died 28 Mar 1907 in Sioux City, Iowa, buried Floyd Cemetery in Sioux City. Oliver was a member of Company B, 78th Infantry. I am currently waiting for Pension Records. Also trying to obtain photograph, will let you know how I make out.

Added: October 17, 2004