Obituaries

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Monroe County Obituaries

1864

Adams, Thomas Jefferson Adams

Source: Spirit of Democracy 21 December 1864

DIED–On the 14^th inst., in this place, THOMAS JEFFERSON ADAMS aged forty-four years.

Ammons, James Ammons

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 2, 1864

Shooting Affray – The Wheeling Register of the 18^th has the following:

A shooting affray took place in Bridgeport night before last, between John Coss and James Ammons, in which the latter was killed. It appears the two were present at a social dancing party, and to all appearances were the best of friends. Late in the evening Coss advanced within a few feet of Ammons, drew his revolver, and without saying a word, shot him. Ammons survived but a few minutes. The deceased was about twenty-five years of age, and leaves a young wife to whom he was wedded about six weeks ago. Coss is a member of the 1^st Virginia cavalry, which is now encamped on Wheeling Island.

Archboid, Lieut. John O. Archbold

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 21, 1864

We have no particulars of the battle at Grahamsville, Georgia, under Gen. Foster, except that the 25th Ohio lost more men that in any other regiment engaged. The result is claimed as a success by both parties.

Since writing the above we learn that Lieut. John O. Archbold, of this place was killed, and Isaiah Masters, James Ridgway, William H. Batton and William Lowther were wounded. A number of others from this county were killed and wounded, but we have not learned their names.

Archbold, John Archbold

Source: Spirit of Democracy 28 December1864

The 25^th Ohio has been in three or four more engagements since the one in which Lieut. Archbold was killed. In one they lost 27, in another 30. We have learned the names of none from this county except Lieut. Samuel Hutcheson severely, and John Walton slightly wounded.

We learn that the body of Lieut. John Archbold will be brought home for interment.

Atkinson, Elizabeth Atkinson

Source: Spirit of Democracy 1 June 1864

DIED–At Cameron, Monroe Co., O., on the 25^th of May, 1864, Elizabeth Atkinson, wife of Stephen Atkinson, aged 56 years and 2 months.

Her long and severe illness was borne with that meek patience that is always manifested by those who have lived as she had, for thirty-eight years in close communion with her Lord and Master, and in Christian fellowship with his disciples on earth.

As her aged companion and friends visit the mound enclosing the mortal remains, they can truly say–

“Here rests a woman, good without pretence [sic]

Bless’d with plain reason and with sober sense

No conquest she but o’er herself desired,

No arts essay’d but not to be admired.

Passion and pride were to her soul unknown,

Convinced that virtue only is our own,

So unaffected, so compos’d a mind,

So firm yet soft, so strong yet so refined,

Heav’n as its purest gold, by tortures tried:

The saint sustained it, but the woman died.”

O’C-----R.

Barber, Corp. John Barber

Adams, Private Joseph Adams

Duval, S. L. Duval

Rowles, Thomas Rowles

Johnson, Corporal Westly Johnson

Spohn, Corporal Josephus Spohn

Swinehart, Wallace Swinehart

Robinson, J. D. Robinson

Buchanan, Nathan Buchanan

Shatto, Andrew Shatto

Hoops, Corpl. Nauman Hoops

Venning, James Venning

Eickelbury, William Eickelbury

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 28, 1864

Headquarters 62d Ohio Vols. - In the Field near Malvern Hill, Va. - August 18th, 1864

Dear Spirit -- According to promise I furnish you a full list of the killed, wounded and missing of our Regiment in the battle of the 16th inst.

We went into the fight with one hundred and eighteen men, one hundred being on picket, commanded by Captain Johnson:

Non Com. Staff - Aaron D. Youcum, Sergt. Major, arm.

Company A - Killed - Corp. John Barber, Private Joseph Adams.

Wounded, Sergt. Eli Slainbrook, finger, David Slay, arm, severely:

Missing, Thomas J. Burley.

Company B - Charge of the 14th; killed S. L. Duval, Thomas Rowles

Wounded, Corpl. Zacariah Wynier, right side. Charge of the 16th; wounded, Segt. Samuel Varnwy, thigh, Corpl. L. J. Barr, W. J. Williams, both eyes out, William Travis.

Company C. - Killed - Corporals Westly Johnson, Josephus Spohn;

Wounded - Jere Spohn, groin, Jasper Truax, thigh, Jere Leeter, left foot, W. Wilson, left shoulder, Samuel Rugg, right side and right hand.

Missing: John Wilson.

Company D. - Killed - Wallace Swinehart;

Wounded, Corporal Jonathan Miller, ankle, Martin Ruspeck, thigh, John Whitmer, back, Nathaniel Wilson, foot, Lt. Wm. B. Lowery, knee and captured.

Company E - Wounded, Corporal W. Hoppar, arm, Josiah Palmer, abdomen, J. C. Tomlinson, foot, James Maxwell, left thigh.

Missing, Sergt. Chas. Bidenharn, A. G. Taylor

Company F - Wounded, Lieut. George Hirst, hip, Corpl. Joseph Stiner, right leg, slightly, Thomas Gould, thigh, flesh wound, P. Inskip, flesh wound, thigh.

Company G - Killed, J. D. Robinson,

Wounded, Corpl, J. N. Robinson, right ankle and both legs, F. M. Moore, back.

Company H - Killed; Nathan Buchanan

Wounded - Capt. T. J. Combs, hip, slightly.

Company I - Killed; David Spears, Andrew Shatto

Wounded, Capt. H. S. Williams, both hips, Corpl. Eli Melnturf , elbow, Levi Weekley, left arm, J. R. P. Bullock, groin, slightly, Samuel Wheeler, arm.

Company K - Killed, Corpl. Nauman Hoops, James Venning

Wounded Amos Frame, left hip and leg, Elias Kindall, chin, Alexander Joy, through neck, Israel Hitchcock, twice above knee, and in calf right leg and in left thigh., David Baker, thigh, William Eickelbury, abdomen, since died., Wm. Butler, John Hoops and Elisha Huffman, reported wounded, have arrived in camp uninjured.

A flag of truce went out last evening and arrangements were effected by which nearly if not quite all of our dead were brought in; their clothes had been removed by the rebels, as was also their boots and shoes.

Rumor says we are to charge the pits again this evening. There is plenty of work before us, and its going to take some time to accomplish the whole of it.

All for this time.

Lancaster Gazette, Guernsey Times and Jeffersonian, Zanesville Courier, Morgan Co., Herald and Perry Co. Weekly, please copy.

Yours &c, Henry R. West

The above letter of Capt. West has been delayed, but thinking it will be interesting to the friends of the Regiment, we publish it.

Bare, Mrs. Ann Bare

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 13, 1864

Died - On the 5th day of July, 1864, at her residence in Baresville, Mrs. Ann Bare, in the 70th year of her age.

Barker, Elisha Barker

Source: Spirit of Democracy 27 July 1864

The Grand Jury, at the late term of court, found bills of indictment as follows:

John White alias William Dawson and Thomas Sullivan, for burglary and larceny. They plead guilty and were sentenced to two years in the penitentary [sic].

G. W. Adams, for assault and battery.

Jacob Fry, for assault and battery.–Fined $20.

Amos Bennett, for perjury.

Phillip Wiggins, for rooting and carrying away fruit trees.

In the case of John Soergel and Stephen Paine for killing Elisha Barker, the Grand Jury returned “not a true bill;” they thinking, perhaps, as everybody else did, that it was a justifiable homicide.

Barnett, John W. Barnett

Source: Spirit of Democracy 2 March 1864

Stafford, Jan. 12, 1864.

Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst by death, brother JOHN W. BARNETT, who was known only to be loved–a friend to suffering humanity, a gentleman and patriot. He became identified with Stafford Lodge, No. 300 of Free and accepted Masons, and was a worthy and efficient member until the day of his death. Therefore,

Resolved, First, that in the death of brother J. W. BARNETT, the Lodge has lost one of its most efficient and trustworthy members, the neighborhood one of its best citizens, whose hand was ever open to contribute to the wants of the needy, and aid in all the moral reforms of the day.

Second, That we deeply sympathize with the widow and fatherless children of our deceased brother, who have lost a kind and affectionate Husband and Father, and we commend them to the care of Him who slumbereth not, and whose Eye is ever over those who trust in Him.

Third, Resolved, That the fraternity wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

Fourth, Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family of our deceased brother, and published in the Monroe and Noble County papers.

ALEX. PICKENS,

C. HAIR,

Committee on Resolutions.

W. M. WOODARD, Publishing Com.

Bell, Wm. E. Bell

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 2, 1864

Died - Oct. 10th, 1864, of Dysentery, Wm. E. son of John and Sarah Bell, aged 12 years, 2 months and twenty days.

Bracy, Mary A. Bracy

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 20, 1864

Died - Of consumption, Mary a Bracy, daughter of George W., and Elizabeth S. Bracey, aged 18 years, 9 months and 8 days, March 28th, 1864; about 12 o'clock she folded her arms across her breast, and sweetly fell asleep in the arms of her blest. Redeemer, Her cheerful smiles and kind words will greet us no more on earth. Her illness was short, and her death was not anticipated until a few weeks before it occurred. Nothing could have been more heartrending to her dearly beloved parents, brothers and sisters, then was her death. She was so amiable, so kind, so affectionate, that she was admired by all who knew her. Her converation during her sickness is a living testimony of her safe passage over Jordan, and her peaceful rest in Jesus. She bade her schoolmates farewell, and expressed a desire that they should meet her in heaven. She would oftimes say O! I feel so happy, but we'll wait till Jesus comes and we'll be gathered home. A few minutes before she died she said in a low whisper, farewell to all below, I'me going home, Mary is gone, "God has recalled his own." May the Lord bless and comfort the sorrowing mourners. Ada & Lide McClary.

Dear Mary, gentle lovely mild,

Has sweetly sunk to rest,

Her marble hands lie peacefully

Upon her pulseless breast,

Gone in her youthful beauty, gone

To a fairer world than this,

Within the tender shepherd's arms

She dwells in heavenly bliss.

For in your graveyards hollow'd spot

Her rising tomb is seen,

And o'er the grave where Mary sleeps

Shall wave the willow green;

Her spirit free from earth now soars

In heavenly mansions fair,

In Jesus arms your Mary is,

Is safe and happy there.

Fond Mother weep no more for her,

For she is happier far

The seraph bright for whom you mourn

Than those who linger here,

But humbly bow with grateful heart

To Him whose watchful eye,

Saw perils strewn around her path,

And took her to the sky.

Heaven will be dearer to you now

Since Mary there has gone

And your heart now wrapp'd in gloom

A brighter day shall dawn

Let joyful love and lively faith

Be fondly cherished still

And from the chastening Father seek

Submission to his will.

Although your heart is bowed in grief

And earthly ties are riven,

God breaks our idols here to make

Our hearts more mete for heaven;

And from the seed in sorrow sown

Upon life's checkered way, (spring)

Bright plants of peace for you shall

To bloom through endless day.

H.W.

Britton, Alfred D. Britton

Source: CIVIL WAR RECORDS: U.S., Registers of Deaths of Volunteers, 1861-1865

Name: Alfred D Britton

Death Date: 1 Sep 1864

Death Place: University G H New Orleans, Louisiana

Enlistment State: Indiana

Rank: Private

Company: M

Regiment: 1 Arty

Box Number: 10

Suicide, cut his throat

Brock, Elias G. Brock

Simmons, Joseph Simmons

Haydon, Nathaniel W. Haydon

Hixenbaugh, H. B. Hixenbaugh

Krouse, M. Krouse

Armstrong, Robert Armstrong

Latchaw, John Latchaw

Dyer, R. Dyer

Neptune, F. Neptune

Detwiler, John Detwiler

Rodecker, ____ Rodecker

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

The following is a partial list–all that we have been able to obtain, up to the present time, of the killed and wounded of the Monroe boys, in the116th Regt., O. V. I. in their late fight at Staunton, Va.,

KILLED.

Elias G. Brock, Joseph Simmons, Nathaniel W. Haydon, H. B. Hixenbaugh, M. Krouse, Robert Armstrong, John Latchaw, R. Dyer, F. Neptune, John Detwiler, _____ Rodecker.

WOUNDED.

Lieut. Chaney, Scott Dixon, Henry Mouder, James Moberly, C. M. Blowers, John Smyth, Robt. Smyth, Robt. McCammon, James Preshaw, John Beach, David Barrett, Isaac Barrett, John Barrett, Jacob C. Kaylor, _____ Flowers, James Sinclair, John Sinclair, G. W. Bryan, Samuel Alford, John Heel, Richard Mahoney, Eldridge Maffitt, Josiah Norris.

Campbell, Lt. W. T. Campbell

Williams, C. Williams

Frame, J. Frame

Williams, H. S. Williams

Source: 5 October 1864

HEADQUARTERS, 1^ST BRIGADE, 1^ST Division, 10^th A. C. Before Petersburg,

September 2^nd 1864.

CAPT. ADRIAN TERRY,

A. A. Gen. 1^st Div. 10^th A. C.

CAPTAIN–I have the honor most respectfully to make the following report of the part taken by the 1^st Brigade, 1^st Division, 20^th Army Corps, during my command of that Brigade in the operations on the north side of the James River.

Owing to the temporary absence of Col. J. B. Howell Commanding Brigade, the command devolved on me. About 3 P. M. of the 13^th August, I received orders to hold my command in readiness to move at a moments notice, and at about 11 P. M. my command consisting of the 85^th Penn. Vols., 39^th Ills., 62^nd Ohio and 67^th Ohio, (4 companies of the 67^th,) took up their line of march, reached and crossed the James River near Deep Bottom, moved forward until they came near Gen. Foster’s picket line at about 3 A. M. of the 14^th August, where the Brigade was formed in line of battle on the _____ road, and the men allowed to rest on their arms. Skirmishing commenced on our front at day break, when the Brigade was ordered to move by the left flank across the _____ road, so that its right should rest as near as possible on the left of Gen. Foster’s line. The Brigade was then formed in echelon by battalion, on the first battalion, at thirty paces and moved forward until it approached near the skirt of the timber, when it was halted and the Regiments formed in line of battle, except the 85^th Penn. who held their original position, thirty paces in front and right of the balance of the brigade.

At about 9 o’clock A. M. the order was given to charge across the field in front, and carry the enemys rifle pits, which was successfully accomplished, with small loss to us, and with several prisoners from the enemy. After resting the men and enabling them to get their breakfast the command was directed to move to the right, the right resting on the left of Col. Cohen’s brigade. After several preliminary movements, about 11 P. M. the Brigade took up its line of march to the right of the second Corps, halting near the crossing of the river and Quaker road. Monday morning, August 15^th; the command took up its line of march and moved forward about three miles beyond the middle road, arriving at this point at about 1 A. M. of the 15^th. Capt. Hughes was relieved the evening of the 15^th, with 100 men from the 62^nd Ohio, commanded by Capt. James Johnston, who was relieved and ordered to report to his Regiment the morning of the 17^th. Here 100 men were ordered forward under Capt. Hughes, 85^th Pennsylvania, to support the pickets of the second Corps already in position.

About 9 A. M. of the 16^th, the Brigade again moved forward to support General Foster’s command, who were directed to carry the enemys line of rifle pits in our immediate front, halted in a ravine and in half an hour again moved forward until we passed the point where Gen. Foster’s command had successfully carried the enemy’s line of rifle pits, when by direction of Gen. Terry the four companies of the 67^th Ohio, under command of Col. Voris were deployed in the immediate front of the remaining Regiments of the Brigade, as skirmishers, and the three remaining regiments doubled in column at half distance were ordered, the skirmishers leading to carry the enemys works in our immediate front. The men moved forward at a right shoulder shiftarms, the 85^th Penn. on the right, Lt. Col. Campbell, commanding, next the 62d Ohio, Major Kabler commanding, next the 39^th Ills., Capt Baker commanding, reached the edge of the slashing in front of the enemy’s works, when the enemy poured into our front a withering fire, carrying with it almost every man in the front divisions of each regiment. The command moved steadily forward and carried the enemy’s works. The first time I ever saw the Brigade fighting hand to hand, bayonet to bayonet over breastworks, was that day. The enemy fought desperately inside their breastworks, but nothing could withstand the determined valor of our men, who swept over them like a tornado, capturing about 390 prisoners and four stand of colors.

We held their works until about 4 o’clock when being flanked to our left, we were compelled to retire and the command formed by order of Gen. Terry on the left of Col. Hawley’s brigade.

During the skirmish of the 14^th and the charge of the 16^th, I have to regret the loss of many brave officers and men among whom I desire to notice the following officers: 1^st Lt. W. T. Campbell, 85^th P. V., Capt. C. Williams, Co. H. 39^th Ills.; 2d. Lt. J. Frame, Co. D. 39^th Ills, Capt. H. S. Williams, Co. I, 62d Ohio, wounded, since died. Among the wounded Capt. George H. Hooker, 85^th P. V., A. A. A. Gen. 1^st Brigade, 1^st. Lt. A. S. Dial, Co. B. 85^th P. V., Capt. Lewis Watkins, Co. E. 85^th P. V, 1^st. E. A. Russell, Co. F. 85^th P. V., Major J. M. Abrahams and Ajt. D. W. Shields, 85^th P. V., Capt. L. A. Baker, Co. A. 39^th Ills. (Commanding Regt) 1^st Lt. C. F. Knapp, Co. D. 39^th Ills., 1^st Lt. N. C. Warner, Co. E. 39^th Ills., 1^st Lt. J. D. Lemon, Co. I. 39^th Ills., 1^st Lt. M. L. Bottenfield, Co. K. 39^th Ills., Capt T. H. Combs, Co. H, 62d Ohio, 1^st Lt and Act’g Ad’gt George W. Hirst, 62d Ohio, 1^st Lt. W. B. Lowery, Co. D. 62d Ohio, and prisoner. Missing Capt. W. W. Kerr, 85^th P. V.

It would be invidious in my opinion to mention the conduct of the living, when all did so well, but I cannot refrain from mentioning the conduct of my personal Staff during the expedition as well as that of those officers whose names appear hereafter. Capt. George H. Hooker, 85^th Penn. A. A. A. General badly wounded and I fear permanently disabled, wounded once before at Fair Oaks, conducted himself beyond all praise. Capt. R. W. Dawson, A. A. General and Lt. S. McGregor, A. D. C. 1^st Brigade, rendered to me such aid during all the expedition, as I shall never forget. To the officers commanding Regiments, Col. A. C. Voris, 67^th Ohio, Lt. Col. Campbell, 85^th P. V., Major Kahler 62d Ohio, Capt. L. A. Baker, 39^th Ills., Capt. D. L. Whipple, 39^th Ills., Capt. R. P. Hughes, 85^th, P. V., Lt. Col. Taylor 62d Ohio, and Capt. H. R. West 62d Ohio, respectively, at times in command of Regiments, I owe thanks for eminently efficient services wherever their duty called them.

On the morning of the 18^th, I was relieved from the command of the Brigade by the fortunate return of Col. J. B. Howell, our old Brigade commander.

When ordered to charge, on the 16^th the 85^th P. V. was ordered when successfully having carried the enemy’s works as above mentioned, and deploy so as to cover the left, and take as many of the enemy as possible–here most of the prisoners were taken, but such was the excitement of the men that after passing the enemy’s works, the control of the officers over them almost entirely ceased and the only impulse was “forward!” I am informed that some one countermanded the orders given to me with regard to the disposition of the regiments in my command in this regard. If such was the case, who it was I cannot now state.

This charge was made by about 750 men of my Brigade of whom enlisted men the losses were as follows:

85^th P. V. 79 killed, wounded and missing.

62d Ohio, 15 killed, 42 wounded including 3 commissioned officers, 6 missing.

39^th Ills. 104 killed, wounded and missing, including the officers mentioned above.

67^th Ohio, 41 killed, wounded and missing.

I have the honor to be

CAPTAIN,

With Great Respect,

Your Obedient Servant,

FRANCIS B. POND,

Col. 62d Ohio Vols.

Comd’g 1^st Brig’d. 1^st Div. 10^th A. C.

Crain, Mrs. Christina Crain

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 20, 1864

An old lady, Mrs. Christina Crain, died in Carlisle, Pa., last week, aged 100 years, 11 months and 20 days!

Decker, Phebe Decker

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

–March 12^th, 1864, of spotted fever, PHEBE DECKER, daughter of George & Lydia Decker, aged 7 years, 2 months and 4 days.

Detwiler, Ida Jane Detwiler

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1864

Died - In Linneus, Missouri, of Congestion of the Brain, on the 23rd of March, 1864, Ida Jane, daughter of John and Mary J. Detwiler, aged 5 years and 3 months.

Dillon, James M. Dillon

Gallagher, Edmund Gallagher

Potts, James H. Potts

Source: Spirit of Democracy 31 August 1864

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Near Atlanta, Georgia.

August, 12^th, 1864.

At a meeting of the members of Co. K. 78^th Regt. O. V. V. I. the following Resolutions were adopted.

WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God in his Divine Providence to remove by death, on the 22^nd, of July 1864, our brother and comrade in arms, Corporal James M. Dillon, of Lewisville, Monroe Co., O. and since that time Corporal Edmund Gallagher, from Temperanceville, Belmont Co., O. and Private James H. Potts, of Monroe Co., from wounds they received on the 22^nd, of July 1864, we bow in submission to His will.

Resolved,–That in their death the Government has lost, three of her best Soldiers, we three of our best friends and companions and their families three noble and devoted members.

Resolved,–That while we deeply Sympathize with the bereaved families in this their hour of Darkness and sorrow we have the consolation of knowing that they fell as patriots and Soldiers in the defence of the best Government ever given from God to man, and that generations yet unborn will bless those who bravely fought and nobly fell to aid in the Suppression of this wicked Rebellion against the Constitution, the Union and the Laws.

Mr. Dillion [sic] has left a wife and three children to morn his loss.

Resolved,–That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Spirit of Democracy, for publication.

Chas. F. Billman, Chairman.

Samuel Gissey, Sec’y.

Eddy, Mrs. Mary Jane Eddy

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 4, 1864

Fatal Accident - We learn that Mrs. Mary Jane Eddy, a widow lady, living in the eastern part of this township was, on Thursday, crushed by a horse falling upon her, and injurred to such an extent that her life is despaired of. Two horses were hitched to a wagon, when one of them got frightened and jumping against the other, knocked it down, pressing her beneath it to the ground. She remained in this position, one of the horses in its struggles frequently kicking her in the face, until a little girl who was present, ran a considerable distance and brought relief.

Elrod, J. Elrod

Hays, J. Hays

Source: Spirit of Democracy 8 June 1864

From the 77^th Ohio.

List of men as reported killed, wounded and missing in Co. C, 77^th O. V. V. I., April 25^th 1864, at Mark’s Mills, Arkansas:

Lieut. S. A. Marlow, missing.

Orderly Sergt. J. M. Mitchell, missing.

E. Denbow do

C. M. Kay do

H. Ritter do

P. A. Davis do

John Arthurs, wounded, in hands of the enemy.

N. H. Balding, missing.

L. Barnhart, do

J. Bright, do

J. L. J. Burnet, do

C. Bradfield, do

J. Barbor, do

L. Biddle, do

J. Elrod, killed (reported so.)

S. Coffee, missing.

W. Eaton, do

J. Hays, killed (at Jrukin’s Fery.) [sic]

W. A. Holland, missing.

H. Holland do

D. Hissom do

S. Jewell do

J. Jewell do

S. Kiggins do

Benj. McCall missing.

S. Moore do

J. A. Parker do

P. Percivil do

J. L. Pool, wounded, in hands of the enemy.

J. B. Smith, missing

S. Thompson, do

J. H. Harp, do

H. White, wounded, in hands of the enemy.

W. Wright, missing

R. J. Justice “

John Marlow “

In all 38 men.

THOMAS MITCHELL, Capt.

Co. H., 77^th Regt., O. V. V. I

Elrud, J. Elrud

Hays, J. Hays

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1864

From the 77th Ohio -- List of men as reported killed, wounded and missing in Co. C., 77th O.V.V.I. April 25th, 1864, at Mark's Mills, Atkansas:

Lieut. S. A. Marlow, missing

Orderly Sergt J. M. Mitchell, missing

E. Denbow .......do

C. M. Kay ........do

Ritter, H. Ritter.......do

P. A. Davis.......do

John Arthurs, wounded, in hands of the enemy.

N. H. Balding, missing.

L. Barnhart.......do

J. Bright.......do

J. L. J. Burnet......do

C. Bradfield.......do

J. Barhor.......do

L. Biddle.......do

J. Elrud, killed (reported so)

S. Coftee, missing

W. Eaton, do

J. Hays, killed (at Jrukin's Fery)

W. A. Holland, missing

H. Holland, do

D. Hissom do

S. Jewell do

J. Jewell do

S. Kiggins do

Benj. McCall, missing

S. Moore do

J. A. Parker do

P. Perciril do

J. L. Poul, wounded, in hands of the enemy

J. B. Smith, missing

S. Thompson do

J. H. Harp do

H. White, wounded in hands of the enemy.

W. Wright, missing

R. J. Justice, missing

John Marlow missing

In all 38 men.

Thomas Mitchell, Capt. Co. H., 77th Regt., O. V.V. I

Ewing, Mrs. Thomas Ewing

Source: Spirit of Democracy 2 March 1864

The wife of the Hon. Thomas Ewing died on the 19^th of February, after an illness of several weeks.

Ford, Captain William Ford

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1864

A dispatch received here announces the death of Captain William Ford, of the 36th Ohio regiment. Capt. Ford was highly esteemed as a man and as an officer. He was killed near Winchester in the engagement between Crooks and Early.

Ford, William Ford

Source: Spirit of Democracy 24 August 1864

We are very greatly rejoiced to learn that Captain William Ford, of the 36^th O. V. V. I., whose death we noticed a short time since, was not killed, but wounded and a prisoner. This intelligence was a joyful surprise to his relatives and acquaintances.

Foreaker, Hannah M. Foreaker

Source: Spirit of Democracy 7 December 1864

DIED–On the 19^th day of November, ult., HANNAH M. wife of James Foreaker, of this County, in the 45^th year of her age.

Graham, Mary Josephine Graham

Graham, Sarah Isaphene Graham

Source: Spirit of Democracy 30 March 1864

DIED–On the 10^th of March, 1864, in Summit Tp., MARY JOSEPHINE, aged 2 years, 9 months and 18 days.

–On the 17^th of March 1864, SARAH ISAPHENE, aged 2 years, 9 months and 25 days. Twin children of S. A. & Ellen Graham.

Hamilton, Mrs. Jacob Hamilton

Yoho, Mrs. Yoho

Source: Spirit of Democracy 31 August 1864

We regret to hear of the death of the wife of Jacob Hamilton, of Summit Township. Mrs Yoho, one of the oldest settlers in this part of the country also died last week. The bereaved have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends.

Harrison, (wife) Harrison

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 9, 1864

The wife of Gen. Harrison died at North Bend, Feb 26.

Hayden, Nathaniel Hayden

Brock, Oddy Brock

Shumway, Sylvester Shumway

Latshaw, John Latshaw

Neptune, Frederick F. Neptune

Armstrong, Robert Armstrong

Detwiler, John Detwiler

Dyer, Robert H. Dyer

Brock, Elias B. Brock

Simmons, Joseph Simmons

Lwartz, Francis Lwartz

King, William King

Krouse, Mathias Krouse

Meracle, Garrison Meracle

Hughes, James F. Hughes

Phelps, Richard Phelps

McCoy, Stephen C. McCoy

Miller, Richard B. Miller

Source: Spirit of Democracy 6 July 1864

One Hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Regiment.

KILLED.

Nathaniel Hayden, Co. A; Oddy Brock, co. A; Sylvester Shumway, co. B; John Latshaw, co. C; Frederick F. Neptune, co. D; Corp. Robert Armstrong, co. D; John Detwiler, co. D; Robert H. Dyer, co. D; Elias B. Brock, co. D; Joseph Simmons, co. D; Francis Lwartz, co. E; Corp. William King, co. F; Mathias Krouse, co. F; Garrison Meracle, co F; James F. Hughes, co. F; Richard Phelps, co F; Stephen C. McCoy, co H; Richard B. Miller, co. I. Total—18.

WOUNDED.

Company A.–Corporal Benj. F. Dye, hip, slightly; Corp. F. R. Rose, shoulder, severely; Corp. Wm. Brock, severely; Robert Smith, arm, slightly; John Smyth, neck, slightly, 1^st Sergt. Mann Smith, knee, severely; Albert Gates, musician, leg, slightly; Jacob Keyler, hip, severely; Corp. Newton Meeks, bowels, mortally; James C. Hall, leg, slightly, John Harman, leg, slightly; James Kimpton, shoulder, severely; Elijah Bennett, head, severely; David Barcus, wrist, severely; Sergt. Daniel O. Hurd, arm, severely; Cyrus Sprague, severely; Jacob Simmerly, thigh, severely; Samuel Tidd, side, severely; Robert McCammon, hand, severely—20.

Company D.–First Lieutenant Richard T. Chaney, foot, slightly; Wm. T. Flowers, head, severely; Samuel Alford, lungs, severely; C. M. Blowers, shoulder, severely; Josiah Norris, arm, slightly; Richard Mahoney, leg, severely; James C. Headly, hip and ankle, severely; Scott Dickson, leg, slightly; H. B. Hixenbaugh, bowels, severely; Washington Bryan, arm, severely; James Sinclair, arm, severely; John Winlandd, arm, severely; John W. Hall, arm, severely; Jacob Hall, side, slightly; Eldridge Moffett, hand, severely; Danniel Bennett, shoulder, slightly; Henry Mouder, hip, slightly; Hugh Thompson, leg, slightly; Samuel Forsyth, hand, slightly; Jesse M. Stine, head, slightly; Joshua Nixon, shoulder, slightly; Peter Hickman, head, slightly; Alfred Croy, hip, slightly; Peter Shultz, leg, slightly; Thos. Rowley, arm, slightly; Sergt. James R. Dunn, head, slightly.

Company E.–Corp. Jos. Skiles, groin, severely; Moses McCullough, leg, severely; Ephraim Henthorn, leg, severely; Madison G. Miller, leg, severely; Harrison Cochrane, foot, severely; Chas. Palmer, leg, severely; Wm. Fisher, shoulder, severely; Lewis Barcus, leg, severely; Jos. A Hall, arm, slightly; Corp. John J. Atkinson, arm, slightly—19.

Company F–1st. Sergt. S. A. Brown, arm, severely; Corp. Robert Martin, arm, severely; Wm. Sutton, leg amputated; J. Carson, hip, severely; Elijah Bunting, side, severely; Samuel Stephens, leg, slightly; Jacob Dillon, thigh, severely; Jasper Rake, leg, severely; Wesley McGee, side, slightly; Geo. Johnson, leg, severely; Thomas Peterson, foot, severely; Emanuel Okey, shoulder, Jas. Piggott, head, slightly; Lieujennis Efaw, slightly–14.

Headley, D. S. Headley

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 18, 1864

It is reported that a young man named D. S. Headley walked into the river a few days since and drowned himself. Some of his clothing was found on the shore. He is believed to have been laboring under temporary derangement at the time. He had been a school teacher and was very respectably connected.

Hill, Gen. Hill

Rhodes, Gen. Rhodes

Hoops, Corporal Naomen Hoops

Venning, Private James W. Venning

Eickelbury, Wm. Eickelbury

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 31, 1864

From the 62nd Ohio - In the Field, Near Malvern Hill, VA., Aug. 18th, 1864

Dear Spirit - Yesterday was hot and bloody in this Army. About ten o'clock the 10th & 2d Corps charged and captured the first line of rifle pits fronting Malvern Hill; both Corps suffered severely. At four o'clock, after repulsing the rebels three different times, they succeeded in flanking our right, when we were ordered to fall back. Gens. Hill and Rhodes were killed in front of our regiment and two staff officers captured. Prisoners informed us that Hill's corps had just arrived and he was superintending getting them in line and in the pits when we burst out of the woods with loud yells, taking their line in three minutes from the time the order was given to advance. My company lost in killed and wounded 10 men:

Killed - Corporal Naomen Hoops; Private James W. Venning.

Wounded - Private Amos Frame, hip; John Hoops, wounded and missing; Elias Kimball, chin shot away; Alex Joy, through neck; J. Hitchcock, both legs; D. Baker, in thigh; Wm. Eickelbury, abdomen, fatal; Elisha Chapman, -------.

My company was commanded by Lt. J. C. Morrison, who conducted himself with great bravely; he was not injured. I was ordered by Maj. Kalder, Cond'g Regt. (in the absence of Lt. Col. Taylor, who had his ankle thrown out of place) to act as Major for the time being. During the afternoon the Major was overcome with the heat and was taken back, which left me in command of the regiment. The regiment is now on picket. As soon as time will permit I will send you a full list of the killed, wounded and missing of the regiment, in all 15 killed, 50 wounded and about 20 missing. I am well and uninjured. All at present, Yours &c., H. R. West

Hines, Miss Elizabeth Hines
Source: The Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio, July 27, 1864
Elizabeth HINES, the only daughter of Joseph and Esther HINES died of typhoid fever on the 19th day of July 1864, at age 16 years, in Franklin township, Monroe County, Ohio.

Hoops, Naomen Hoops

Venning, James W. Venning

Source: Spirit of Democracy 31 August 1864

From the 62^nd Ohio.

IN THE FIELD, NEAR MALVERN HILL, VA., AUG. 18^TH, 1864.

Dear Spirit–Yesterday was hot and bloody in this Army. About ten o’clock the 10^th & 2d Corps charged and captured the first line of rifle pits fronting Malvern Hill; both Corps suffered severely. At four o’clock, after repulsing the rebels three different times, they succeeded in flanking our right, when we were ordered to fall back. Gens. Hill and Rhodes were killed in front of our regiment and two staff officers captured. Prisoners informed us that Hill’s corps had just arrived and he was superintending getting them in line and in the pits when we burst out of the woods with loud yells, taking their line in three minutes from the time the order was given to advance. My company lost in killed and wounded 10 men:

Killed–Corporal Naomen Hoops; Private James W. Venning.

Wounded–Private Amos Frame, hip; John Hoops, wounded and missing; Elias Kimball, chin shot away; Alex. Joy, through neck; J. Hitchcock, both legs, D. Baker, in thigh; Wm. Eickelbury, abdomen, fatal; Elisha Chapman, _____

My company was commanded by Lt. J. C. Morrison, who conducted himself with great bravery; he was not injured. I was ordered by Maj. Kahler, Comd’g Regt. (in the absence of Lt. Col. Taylor, who had his ankle thrown out of place) to act as Major for the time being. During the afternoon the Major was overcome with the heat and was taken back, which left me in command of the regiment. The regiment is now on picket. As soon as time will permit I will send you a full list of the killed, wounded and missing of the regiment, in all 15 killed, 50 wounded and about 20 missing. I am well and uninjured. All at present.

Yours, &c.,

H. R. WEST

Howden, Hon. Saml' J. Howden, U.S. Senator

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 13, 1864

Hon. Saml' J. Howden, U.S. Senator from Virginia, says a dispatch, died suddenly at Washington on Saturday of small pox. He was a resident of Portsmouth, Va.

Isaphene, Mary Josephine Isaphene

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 30, 1864

On the 10th of March 1864, in Summit Tp., Mary Josephine, aged 2 years, 9 months and 18 days.

Isaphene, Sarah Isaphene

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 30, 1864

On the 17th of March 1864, Sarah Isaphene, aged 2 years, 9 months and 25 days. Twin children of S.A. & Ellen Graham.

Jones, Deborah Jones

Source: Spirit of Democracy 27 July 1864

DIED–On the 15^th inst., at Clarington, DEBORAH, widow of John Jones, in the 70^th year of her age.

Kear, Richard Kear

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1864

Death of a Millionaire -- Mr. Richard Kear, coal operator died at his residence in Minersville, Scouylkill county, recently, aged 58 years. Mr. Kear, at the time of his death, owned property valued at $1,100,000. He came to that region in 1829, and worked as a miner at day's wages until 1835, when he commenced working a small colliery of his own. Between that time and 1849 he met with the "ups and downs" incident to the business, and was sold out twice by the Sheriff. The last time his property was bought in for him; and in 1849 he commenced prospering; and from that period up to the time of his death his accumulations amounted to the sum stated above.

Keyes, Captain Edwin Keyes

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 28, 1864

In Memoriam - Camp In The Field, Sept. 10th, 1864.

At an informal meeting of the officers of the 116th Regt. O.V.V.I. held in camp in reference to the death of Captain EDWIN KEYES. Capt. Mallory was called to the Chair, and Lieut. Wm. Bidenharn was appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting having been stated by Lt. Col. Wildes, on motion it was voted, that a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman to draft suitable resolutions for the occasion. The Chairman appointed Lt. Col. Wildes, W. B. Teters, and Capt. James P. Mann that committee, who presented the following:

Whereas, We hear with ungeigned sorrow and the deepest heartfelt regret of the death of Captain Edwin Keyes of Co. B. 116th Regiment, Ohio Infantry Volunteers at Lynchburg, Va., July 19th, 1864, therefore.

Resolved, That in the death of Capt. Keyes, we are deprived of the society of a fine christian gentleman, a polished scholar, a brave and gallant officer, and the service and the country of a true, noble and earnest patriot.

Resolved, That in his loss we mourn our second sacrifice on the alter of our common country, that the gallant charge in which he received his death wound, while it is thus again brought terribly vivid to our minds, is made the more sacred to our memory because of the precious lives that were there laid down for our noble cause.

Resolved, That we tender his bereaved wife, family and friends our warmest sympathy, and direct them to seek consolation in Him who holds the destiny of nations in his hands.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the gallant dead, and to the Pomeroy Telegraph, Athens Messenger, Marietta Register, Spirit of Democracy and Noble County Republican.

On motion of Lt. A. W. Williams, Q. M. of the Regiment, the resolutions were adopted. After a few pertinent remarks from Lt. Col. Wildes, reviewing the gallant conduct of the deceased.

On motion the meeting adjourned. T. Mallory, Chairman, William Bidenharn, Secretary

Keyes, Edwin Keyes

Source: Spirit of Democracy 28 September 1864

IN MEMORIAM.

CAMP IN THE FIELD, Sept. 10^th, 1864.

At an informal meeting of the officers of the 116^th Regt. O. V. V. I. held in camp in reference to the death of Captain EDWIN KEYES. Capt. Mallery was called to the Chair, and Lieut. Wm. Bidenharn was appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting having been stated by Lt. Col. Wildes, on motion it was voted, that a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman to draft suitable resolution for the occasion. The Chairman appointed Lt. Col. Wildes, W. B. Teters and Capt. James P. Mann that committee, who presented the following:

WHEREAS, We hear with unfeigned sorrow and the deepest heartfelt regret of the death of Captain EDWIN KEYES of Co. B. 116^th Regiment, Ohio Infantry Volunteers at Lynchburg, Va., July 19^th, 1864, therefore,

Resolved, That in the death of Capt. KEYES, we are deprived of the society of a fine Christian gentleman, a polished scholar, a brave and gallant officer, and the service and the country of a true noble and earnest patriot.

Resolved, That in his loss we mourn our second sacrifice on the alter [sic] of our common country, that the gallant charge in which he received his death wound, while it is thus again brought terribly vivid to our minds, is made the more sacred to our memory because of the precious lives that were there laid down for our noble cause.

Resolved, That we tender his bereaved wife, family and friends our warmest sympathy, and direct them to seek consolation in Him who holds the destiny of nations in his hands.

On motion of Lt. A. W. Williams, Q. M. of the Regiment, the resolutions were adopted. After a few pertinent remarks from Lt. Col. Wildes, reviewing the gallant conduct of the deceased.

On motion the meeting adjourned.

T. MALLORY, Chairman.

WILLIAM BIDENHARN, Secretary

Latshaw, Private, John Latshaw.

WOUNDED.

Sergt. John S. Heald, through the chest, severely.

“ John L. Beach, in the side slightly.

“ David K. Barrett, in the side, “

“ Matthew W. Morris, in leg, severely.

Corporal, John G. Barrett, in leg, “

“ Adam Rodecker, in back (since died.)

Privates, Franklin Barnes, in leg, slightly.

Wm. M. Barnes, in the arm, “

“ Enon H. Beardmore, in the arm, “

Elwood Chambers, in the instep, severely.

Miles H. Davis, in the head, slightly.

Isaac Barrett, in the foot, severely.

Geo. W. Gannon, in the body, (since died.)

George Kestner, in the arm, severely.

James Moberly, in the hip, “

John J. Montgomery, in the arm, “

Henry Peifer, in the body, (since died.)

Jas. A. Preshaw, in left shoulder, severely.

Riley Thornberry, in the leg, slightly.

Albert Vickers, in the head, “

Edward Yockey, in the leg, severely.

John Buchwold, in the shoulder, “

William Metz, in the head, slightly.

Philip Shoup, in the leg, “

Lemley, Lucinda Lemley

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

DIED–June the 6^th 1864, of measles, after a severe illness of 6 days, LUCINDA, daughter of Robert and Jane Lemley, aged 23 years, 10 months and 6 days.

Lupton, Levi Lupton

Source: Spirit of Democracy 19 October 1864

DIED–In Hospital, at Charleston, S. C., of Chronic diarrhea, Lt. LEVI LUPTON, of Co. “C,” 116^th Regt., O. V. I., the 12^th day of Sept., 1864.

Mallory, Jasper Mallory

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 13, 1864

Died - At Clarington, on the 24th day of May, 1864, Mr. Jasper Mallory, aged _____ years.

Marshal, Joseph D. Marshal

Source: Spirit of Democracy 7 September 1864

OBITUARY.

Died.–At Marietta, Ga., Aug, 5^th, 1864, of typhoid fever, Dr. JOSEPH D. MARSHAL, in the 41^st year of his age.

The deceased was for many years a resident of this county, and while engaged in the practice of his profession at Clarington, endeared himself to many by his kindness and urbanity of manner. Some years since he removed to Macoupin county, Ill., and settled permanently in the village of Girard, where as physician, neighbor, Christian and member of the mystic brotherhood he had endeared himself to a large circle of friends. For the last eight months he had been acting as surgeon of the 30^th Regt., Ill. V. I., under Gen. Sherman. The heavy duties falling upon him in the long and tedious march to Atlanta proved too much for him, and his wife and three little sons now mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father.

“Soldier, yet friend of truth! of soul sincere,

In Action faithful, and in honor clear!

Who broke no promise, served no private ends,

Who desired no title, and who lost no friends,

Ennobled by himself, by all approved,

Praised, wept and honored, by the friends he lov’d.”

O’C--------------------R.

Clarington, O, Aug. 24, 1864.

Mason, Emmaline Mason

Source: Spirit of Democracy 27 January 1864

DIED–In New Lancaster, Ill., EMMALINE MASON, daughter of Dr. F. M. and Lydia Mason, aged 12 years, 6 months and 1 day.

Matchet, Geo. Matchet

Source: Spirit of Democracy 7 September 1864

A List of the Casualties of the 116^th O. V. I.

AT THE BATTLE NEAR HALL TOWN VA., Aug. 26, 1864.

Killed,–Geo. Matchet,

Wounded,

Wm. J Lee, Jereme McVeigh, Elzy J Hill, Emanual Keylor, Abner G Carlton, Miles H Davis, C D Watson, A J Jackson, J R Drum, Isaac Price, W L Morris, J D Ferrel, Christean Miller, C Dirkas, Maretin Thorne, Lee Shane, Josiah Rucker, Silas Ring, Eugenis Efaw, B F Simmons, W A Arnold, J C Sidders, J R Finley, Cha’s Watson, Jessen Burton, N: B: Eleven of the above number are in quarters, their wounds are slight, and they will be fit for duty in a few days.

Matchett, Mary C. Matchett

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 25, 1864

On the 10th day of May, 1864, Mary C. Matchett, consort of Joseph B. Matchett, aged 31 years.

McColley, John McColley

Source: Spirit of Democracy 19 October 1864

Camp of the 62d, Ohio Vols.

Near Richmond, Va., Oct. 9, 1864.

Dear Spirit,

Once more we have met the enemy and whipped them.

The morning of the 7^th inst. 9. A.M. Fields Division of Longstreets Corps, attacked and drove our Cavalry within the main line of works, capturing eight pieces of artillery; Elated by their success they marched steadily forward, confident of being able to capture our works, as well as the Yankees who occupied them, but they reckoned without their host. --When they had arrived in plain view their colors gaily flying, orders were given: “Let them have it boys,” and in the face of a deadly fire they advanced within twenty-five yards of our works, when they broke and ran, completely whipped.

Immediately the Brigade jumped over the works and followed them three miles, but they were satisfied of their inability to make a respectable fight, consequently never rallied. The Brigade rested within three miles of the city. The morning of the 8^th, the Cavalry relieved us and we returned to our old position. In walking over the ground I counted fifty dead, their wounded numbered at least four hundred, and prisoners two hundred and fifty.

The casualties in our Regiment was, Lt. Col. Taylor, slightly wounded in hand by a piece of shell.

Company A killed John McColly, Wounded James Dunnington, right arm, Charles McCurty, head.

Company C Wounded, George W. Fickle, right side, James George, right side.

Company G Wounded, H. M. Hendershot, right shoulder.

Company I wounded, James Hutton, side.

There were no casualties in my Company. All quiet to-day.

Yours &c. H. R. West

McCook, Col. Dan McCook

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 3, 1864

Col. Dan McCook recently died of wounds received at the battle of Kenesaw mountain. He is the fourth of the family who has lost his life in this war.

McKeown, James McKeown

Source: Spirit of Democracy 16 March 1864

DIED–On the 29^th February 1864, JAMES McKEOWN, of Consumption, in the 33^rd year of his age.

McMinima, John McMinima

Source: Spirit of Democracy 7 September 1864

DIED–On Wednesday the 13st [sic], ult., at the residence of William Dougherty, Perry township, this County, Mr. John McMinima, of consumption, in the 25^th year of his age.

Mitchell, Isaac Mitchell

Source: Spirit of Democracy 31 August 1864

DIED.–On the 19^th of July last, at his residence, in Green township, in this county, ISAAC MITCHELL, sr., aged 88 years and 9 days.

Mitchell, Isaac Mitchell

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 31, 1864

Died - On the 19th of July last, at his residence, in Green township, in this county, Isaac Mitchell, sr., aged 88 years and 9 days.

Monroe, Sergeant Daniel B. Monroe

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 23, 1864

Sergeant Daniel B. Monroe, of the Sixty Second Ohio Regiment, was shot dead in Zanesville, on the 16th inst., by a man named Loudon. The murderer was arrested and put in jail. We have no particulars of the affair as yet.

Montgomery, Martha Jane Montgomery

Source: Spirit of Democracy 6 April 1864

DIED–Near Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, March 28^th, in the 15^th year of her age, of Typhoid Pneumonia, Miss MARTHA JANE MONTGOMERY, daughter of Wm. C. and Margaret Montgomery.

Moose, Jacob Thomas Moose

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 5, 1864

Died - Sept. 18th 1864, in Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio, of Flux and Chronic diarhoea [sic], Jacob Thomas son of Israel D. and S. J. Moose, aged 1 year and 7 months.

Moose, Jacob Thomas Moose

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 5, 1864

Died - Sept. 18th 1864, in Wayne township, Monroe County, Ohio, of Flux and Chronic diarhoea [sic], Jacob Thomas son of Israel D. and S. J. Moose, aged 1 year and 7 months.

Morris, Charles L. Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 28, 1864

Died - September 5th, of Scarlet fever, Charles L., son of John and Lucinda Morris, aged 3 years, 6 months and 5 days.

Dearest Charles thou hast left us,

Here thy loss we deeply feel;

But 'tis God that hast bereft us,

He can all our sorrows heal.

Yet again we hope to meet thee

When the day of life is fled;

Then in Heaven we hope to greet thee,

When no farewell tear is shed. L.

Morris, Elihu Morris

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 25, 1864

Died - At Zenia, Clay County, Illinois, on the 28th of April, 1864, Elihu Morris, of Lung Fever, after an illness of one week, aged 86 years and 11 months.

Mr. Morris was a resident for many years of Monroe County, Ohio. Some years ago he removed to the State of Illinois, where he died.

Muhleman, John Muhleman

Source: Spirit of Democracy 10 August 1864

DIED–At the residence of John Muhleman, Esq., in Buckhill bottom, on the 22^nd of July, John Muhleman, Sr., aged 90 years and three months.

Neptune, Private Fred F. Neptune

Latshaw, Private John Latshaw

Rodecker, Corporal Adam Rodecker

Gannon, Private Geo. W. Gannon

Peiter, Private Henry Peiter

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 29, 1864

The following is a list of the killed and wounded of the Monroe boysin Company C. in the 116th Regts., O.V.I. in their late fight at Staunton, Va.:

Killed: Private, Fred F. Neptune, Private John Latshaw.

Wounded: Sergt. John S. Heald, through the chest, severely.

Sergt. John L. Beach, in the side slightly.

Sergt. David K. Barrett, in the side slightly.

Sergt. Matthew W. Morris, in leg, severely.

Corporal John G. Barrett, in leg, severely.

Corporal Adam Rodecker, in back (since died).

Privates: Franklin Barnes in leg slightly, Wm. M. Barnes in the arm slightly, Enon H. Beardmore in the arm slightly, Elwood Chambers in the instep severely, Miles H. Davis in the head slightly, Isaac Barrett in the foot severely, Geo. W. Gannon in the body (since died), George Kestner in the arm severely, James Moberly in the hip severely, John J. Montgomery in the arm severely, Henry Peiter in the body (since died), Jas. A. Preshaw in left shoulder severly, Riley Thornberry in the leg slightly, Albert Vickers in the head slightly, Edward Yockey in the leg severely, John Buchwold in the shoulder severely, William Metz in the head slightly, Philip Shoup in the leg slightly.

Noll, Samuel W. Noll

Source: Spirit of Democracy 10 February1864

DIED–On the 1^st day of February, 1864 at his residence in Baresville, Monroe County Ohio, SAMUEL W. NOLL, aged 46 years 7 months and 10 days.

O'Connor, (daughter of Hon. J. D.) O' Connor

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 20, 1864

The Woodsfield Spirit of Democracy announces the death of a lovely daughter of Hon. J. D.

O'Connor, State Senator from the Monroe and Guernsey District. She died of typhoid fever, on the 27th of June, in the fifteenth year of her age. We tender to our friend and his family and kindred, our sorrowing sympathy in this hour of bereavement and affliction. -- Statesman

O'Connor, Martha E. O'Connor

Source: Spirit of Democracy July 13, 1864

Died on the 27th ult. of Typhoid fever at Clarington, Martha E., daughter of John D. and Ruth C. O'Connor, aged 14 years. She was kind, lovely and beloved.

"Bud of affection, pale, canker'd and low,

Blossom of hope shall we weep for the blow.

Life! thy dark billow is turbid and wild,

Mercy! thy cherubims wait for the child.

Go then, "Martha," the deep conflict is past,

Calm and resigned, we will yield to the blast,

Go where the spoiler shall scatter no blight.

Angels shall hymn thee to regions of light."

J.T.M.

Okey, Lucinda M. Okey

Source: Spirit of Democracy 21 December 1864

DIED–On the 7^th inst., in Zanesville, of consumption, Mrs. LUCINDA M. OKEY, wife of Wm. Okey, Esq., aged about 43 years.

Parker, Robert T. Parker

Source: Spirit of Democracy January 27, 1864

Died - On the 4th day of January, Robert T. Parker, (of Battery "11", 1st Ohio Artillery), aged 23 years.

He loved his country and when the hour of peril came he gave his life for her. "Tis one more added to the innumerable throng of heroes, who since the world began have fallen in defence [sic] of right. M.

Patton, John Patton

Source: Spirit of Democracy 3 August 1864

We regret to learn that John Patton an estimable young man of this place died on his way home with boys of the 25^th. He was anxiously longing to get home before he should die, but for some reason, yet unexplained, they were kept sixteen days over their time, and he died on shipboard, and was buried in the sea.

Potts, James Potts

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1864

Losses of the 78th Ohio -- By a private letter from Benj. Carothers to his father, we learn that the loss in the 78th Ohio Regiment in the battle of the 22nd near Atlanta, was from 150 to 160 in killed, wounded and missing.

The loss in Company "K" was:

James Potts wounded (since dead)

Menander Mott wounded in back.

Edward Gallaber wounded in head and shoulder.

Phillip McCammon wounded in face.

John Scott wounded in side.

William Tidd wounded in hand.

James Dillon wounded in the eye.

James Sutton wounded in the leg.

One man missing.

Racey, John Racey

Source: Spirit of Democracy April 6, 1864

John Racey, one of the men arrested last year at Hoskinville, Noble County, died last week at the Commercial Hospital, Cincinnati. He had been tried, fined one thousand dollars, and committed to the Hamilton county jail for nonpayment.

Redin, Joseph Redin

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 14, 1864

Joseph Redin, an old and well known citizen of this place was buried here on Wednesday. He was a good citizen and much respected.

Redin, Joseph Redin

Source: Spirit of Democracy December 21, 1864

Died - On the 6th inst., in Woodsfield, Joseph Redin, aged seventy years. Mr. Redin was grave digger for a great many years.

Nigh to a grave that was newly made,

Leaned an old sexton on his earthworm spade,

His work was done, and he paused to wait

The funeral-train at the open gate;

A relic of by gone days was he,

And his locks were white as the foamy sea,

And these words came from his lips so thin,

"I gather them in, I gather them in.

"I gather them in; for man and boy,

Year after year of grief and joy,

I've builded the houses that lie around

In every nook of this burial-ground;

Mother and daughter, father and son,

Come to my solitude one by one,

But come they stranger, or come they kin,

I gather them in, I gather them in.

"Many are with me, yet I'm alone,

I'm King of the Dead, and I make my throne

On a monument slab of marble cold.

And any sceptre of rule is the spade I hold,

Come they from cottage, or come they from hall,

Mankind are my subjects all___ all___ all___

Let them loiter in pleasure, or toilfully spin,

I gather them in ! I gather them in!

"I gather them in, and their final rest

Is here, down here, in the earth's dark breast;

And the sexton ceased as the funeral-train

Wound mutely over the solemn plain;

And I said to myself: "When time is told,

A mightier voice than of sexton old

Will be heard o'er the last trump's dreadful din.

I gather them in, I gather them in!"

Days, weeks, months, and seasons, had hurried away,

And I passed the old gate on a cold winter's day;

For the sexton I asked, he was not to be found

And I saw a new grave in the cold frozen ground.

Time, Time had sped on with his noiseless tread,

And I asked, but in vain, for the "King of the Dead."

The old man had gone with his locks so thin,

Death had gathered him in. Death had gathered him in.

Richner, William H. Richner

Source: Spirit of Democracy September 21, 1864

Died - On the 10th inst., in this place, of Scarlet fever, WILLIAM H., son of Samuel and Catharine Richner, aged 2 years, 2 months and 7 days.

Parents, dry that falling tear,

'Tis sin in Heaven's sight,

To weep for one which Love sent here,

And mercy moved from mortal bright;

The spark that gives thy pity vent,

Burns brighter in God's firmament.

O! view with thy all glowing love

The beautiful star lit sky;

And think beyond where angels move,

The treasure of thy heart is nigh;

For each of those bright stars that shine

Shall perish are that child of thine.

And though the light of Heaven dethrone

The pallid empress of the night,

Faith's deathless vision may be thrown

Beyond the glorious arch of night;

Till traveling paths by Jesus trod --

It views thy absent Willie with God. Hallie

Roth, Nancy Roth

Source: Spirit of Democracy 20 January 1864

DIED near Woodsfield Ohio, Jan. 8^th in the 31^st year of her age Mrs. Nancy Roth, of Inflamation of the Brain, wife of Christian Roth:

The subject of this above notice was, Gentle, Kind and sympathetic in her feelings; active, prudent and faithful in her social duties, while her tender, loving spirit, and her deep devotion to those around her, rendered her sweet ministries, as wife and mother an unspeakable blessing to her Husband and children. Her strong practice sense made her an invaluable aid to her Husband, lightening his labors, dispelling his cares, and chering [sic] him in every trial.

During the last year she was called upon to give up her two youngest children, though it was hard for her to part with them, yet these afflictions served to bring out in brighter relief those sweet graces of her Christian character, which was but the preparation for that higher service and enjoyment on which we trust she has entered. T. A. G.

Schiebel, John George Schiebel
John George Schiebel died June 3, 1864 in Miltonsburg, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1801, in Saxony, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John George* Schiebel.

Schraugher, Madison Schraugher

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

–April 26th, of spotted fever, MADISON SCHRAUGHER, son of James and Sarah A. Schraugher.

Rest children rest,

In the land of the blest;

You are gone from earth away,

To shine in one Eternal day.

Shiebel, George Shiebel

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

DIED–At Miltonsburg, on the 3^rd inst., Mr. GEORGE SHIEBEL, in the 63^rd year of his age

Sinclair, William R. Sinclair

Source: Spirit of Democracy 2 March 1864

DIED–In Woodsfield, on the 25^th inst., WILLIAM R. infant son of W. T. and T. A. Sinclair.

Sloan, William Sloan

Mathers, William Mathers

Lanam, H. I. Lanam

Vancamp, P. Vancamp

Ames, M. C. Ames

Simley, E. M. Simley

Source: Spirit of Democracy 17 August 1864

Killed & Wounded in Company D, 27^th O. V. V. I.

“A. C. I.” furnishes us with the following list of killed and wounded in Co. “D” 27^th Regiment, O. V. V. I. during the late battles of Sherman’s army.

KILLED:–William Sloan, William Mathers, H. I. Lanam, P. Vancamp and M. C. Ames.

WOUNDED–Capt. J. W. M. Brock, slightly in head.

E. M. Simley, since died.

J. W. Wise, mortally in face.

William Hupp, mortally in left shoulder.

J. H. Heidleson, mortally in left hip.

M. Dearth, severely in side.

J. W. Brock, in both hips severely.

P. Yockey, in leg, since amputated.

D. Dimes, in leg, since amputated.

V. B. Owen, slightly in hand.

J. C. McDuell, slightly in hand.

W. J. Martin, slightly in hip.

R. L. Caldwell, slightly in hip.

W. T. Williams, severely in arm.

J. R. Shahan, severely in shoulder.

Wm. Davis slightly in head, arm and side.

G. W. Riley, slightly in head.

J. Gilmore, slightly in back.

B. F. Kelly, slightly in head.

The total loss of the Regiment during the campaign has been 270. It numbered at the commencement 650 officers and men. On the 1^st of August there were 263 present for duty.

Smyth, Arthur Smyth

Source: Spirit of Democracy 16 March 1864

–On the 29^th of February 1864 after a lingering illness, ARTHUR SMYTH, in the 69^th year of his age.

Mr. SMYTH has been for many years a resident of this township. A warm friend, an affectionate father–he will long be remembered in this community. In this dispensation of Providence, his family have sustained an irreparable loss. May the God of the widow and the fatherless comfort and sustain them in their great affliction.

Stephens, James McMahan Stephens

Source: Spirit of Democracy 21 September 1864

DIED–August 31^st, in Caldwell, JAMES McMAHAN STEPHENS, son on J. & M. W. Stephens, aged 6 months and 23 days.

Dear Mac fare thee well,

He who lent thee hath re-called thee,

Back with him and his to dwell.

Streeter, Unknown Streeter

McCoy, family McCoy

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 9, 1864

Streeter, the murderer of the McCoy family, was executed in Medina, Ohio, on Friday, the 26th day of February. It is estimated that there were 15,000 persons present. He protested his innocence to the very last.

March 16, 1864 Sweeter who was hung in Medina County, just before he was swung off, said simply: "Of the crime for which I am about to die I am entirely innocent.... May God forgive those who have wronged me."

Suter, Nicholas Suter

Source: Spirit of Democracy 13 July 1864

–At the Infirmary, Mr. NICHOLAS SUTER, of Ohio Township, in the 61^st year of his age.

Teryman, Joseph Teryman

Alexander, Jas. Alexander

Palmer, Benjamin Palmer

Britton, Joseph Britton

Baker, Vincent F. Baker

Source: Spirit of Democracy 26 October 1864

Headquarters, 62d O. V.

BEFORE RICHMOND, VA., October, 14^th, 1864

Dear Spirit

Yesterday morning our division, Gen. Ames, commanding, Gen. Terry being in command of the Corps, moved toward Richmond. At daylight the 62^nd was deployed as skirmishers and advanced to within 4 ½ miles of the City, when the line was confronted by a heavy skirmish line of the enemy, and a line of works. Here the line remained subject to a heavy musketry and Artillery fire until 3 P.M. when the Regt. was relieved and withdrawn and formed double column at half distance, together with the 67^th, Ohio and 39^th Ills. the 85^th P. V. were thrown forward as skirmishers.

At 4 P.M., the order was given, “forward! Boys, we must have those works.” The column moved forward under a heavy flank fire from the left, an Eastern Regiment of dismounted cavalry being on that flank. The works were reached and were almost in our possession when the left Regiment ran, had they directed their cowardly footsteps square to the rear twould have been of little consequence, but they right-faced and ran pell mell through our entire Brigade, causing it to break, when the whole became a confused mass of panic stricken beings, each using his utmost exertions to out do his comrade in reaching the rear. The command was re-formed at the original starting point and moved back to the open field where ‘twas placed behind works. Nothing being left in front but the skirmish line the rebels sallied out with their peculiar yell and drove it back to the field, here the Artillery opened and checked their further progress. It being near dark and the Expedition having proven a repulse and failure, orders were given to return to camp. The casualties in the Brigade number 171, the loss in the 62d foots up as follows:

Lt. Col. Taylor, severely through body.

Company A–Killed, Corpl. Joseph Teryman. Wounded, Isaac W. Brown, Michael J. Cunningham, Isaac W. Cooper.

Company C–Wounded, Harvy Walters, J. Spohn.

Company D–Wounded, Corpls. Wm. Smitz, S. Miller, David Guyton, Privates M. V. B. Swick, John Jordan, C. H. Smith, ___ Wilick, W. McDonald, Ed. Musselman, Oliver Swick.

Company E–Wounded, Sergt. Thomas Wilson, Private, William Gregg.

Company F–Killed, Jas. Alexander, Benjamin Palmer; Wounded, Sergt. J. Stiner, Corpls. J Palmer, H M Johnston, Private B . Conrod, Geo. Hackney, J W Baum. Z Buckalew.

Company G–Wounded, S. Hickle, S A Connor, leg amputated, J N McNott, H Steele.

Company H–Wounded, Corpls. W Frayser, G F Cenharty, Privates, D Pettit, Z Harmon, J Martin, W Durvant, C Leeper.

Company I–Killed, Joseph Britton, Wounded, William Dempter, G Moore, J F B Hupp, A A Harla.

Company K–Killed, Vincent F Baker, Wounded, Corporal David Dougherty, slightly in side by grape shot, Private Hugh Sharkey in hip slightly, James Stafford, in head, severely. Recapitulation, killed 5, wounded 43, total 48.

My usual good fortune attended me throughout the battle, escaping uninjured.

Yours &c. H. R. West.

Thompson, James Thompson

Source: Spirit of Democracy 13 July 1864

–On the 27^th day of June, 1864, in Salem township, JAMES THOMPSON, aged — years.

Unknown

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 25, 1864

Virginia Troops in the Battle -- A dispatch was received in the city yesterday from Washington, announcing the fact that Col. Lockwood of the Seventh Western Virginia had been severely wounded in the head by a bullet. The Seventh took part in the fight every day since the battle began, and out of six hundred men eighty have been killed and wounded. Samuel Crouse, of this city, is among the wounded. Col. Lockwood has been taken to Washington. -- Register.

Waggonfield, Jacob H. Waggonfield

Source: Spirit of Democracy October 5, 1864

Died - On the 22d day of Sept. 1864, at Germantown, Washington County, O., Jacob H. son of Frederick and Margaret J. Waggonfield, aged 1 year and 4 months.

'Tis hard to give our children up,

Our hope, our joy, our love;

But God designs a better lot,

Calls them to Him above.

Walters, Harper Dunn Walters

Source: Spirit of Democracy 21 September 1864

DIED. Sept. 4^th, 1864, HARPER DUNN WALTERS, aged 1 year, 6 months and 5 days, son of Cloyd and Louisa Jane Walters, of Morgan County.

Sleep little Harper, sleep,

Not in they cradle bed,

Not on they mothers breast,

Henceforth shall be thy rest,

But with the quiet dead.

Walters, Lora Loena Walters

Source: Spirit of Democracy 20 July 1864

DIED–June 15^th, 1864, at Woodsfield, Monroe Co, O., of Scarlet Fever, LORA LOENA, daughter of Joseph A. and Susan Walters, aged 8 months and 12 days.

Wells, B. L. Wells

Source: Spirit of Democracy 25 May 1864

Notice

Is hereby given that an inquest was held over the body of a person found in the Ohio river, on the 15^th day of May 1864, near the mouth of Bishops run in Salem Township, whom the jury concluded came to his death by drowning, his name is supposed to be B. L. Wells, residence Green County, Pa.

Clothes consisted of coat and pants reddish mixed, vest green, a mixed colored comfort about his neck, coarse brogans, and light colored woolen socks, grey hair and whiskers, medium size, 3^rd toe off of left foot at 1^st joint, and seventeen dollars and eighty cents in money on his person, viz:

U. S. Legal Tender.....................$5.00

“ ” “ ...................... 2.00

“ ” “ ...................... 1.00

Allegheny Bank, Pa ................... 5.00

M. & M. Bank Wheeling ........... 2.00

“ ” “ ” 1.00

Postal currency........................... 1.80

$17.80

Confederate States of America $10.00

One Port Monie, 1 pair of spectacles and case, 1 pocket knife, 1 lead pencil, 1 half pint flash [sic] and contents, 2 vials and contents, 12 papers receipts and memorandums.

Jacob T. Morrill, J. P. and Cororner [sic] for the time being.

Weston, Thomas Weston

Source: Spirit of Democracy 17 February 1864

DIED–At Clarington Monroe County Ohio, on the 2^nd day of January 1864, THOMAS WESTON Esq., in his 73d year.

The Deceased during the former part of his life was a member of the State Legislation and Associate Judge of this County. “The old must die! The young may!”

Canada papers please copy.

Wheeler, Elizabeth B. Wheeler

Source: Spirit of Democracy June 22, 1864

Died - March 19th, of spotted fever, Elizabeth B., daughter of Richard and Mary A. Wheeler aged 15 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Wheeler, Robert L. Wheeler

Source: Spirit of Democracy 22 June 1864

DIED–March the 13^th, 1864 of spotted fever, after one day’s illness, ROBERT L., son of H. H. and Nancy Wheeler, aged 7 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Wichterman, John Wichterman

Source: Spirit of Democracy March 2, 1864

Died - At the residence of his father, in Salem Township, on the 16th of December 1863, of Typhoid fever, John Wichterman, in the 20th year of his age.

Williams, (son) Williams

Source: Spirit of Democracy May 18, 1864

Died - On the 11th inst., only son of Jere. and Flora A. Williams, aged near five months.

Work, John A. Work jr.

Source: Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1864

John A. Work jr. late of St. Clairsville, died in Idaho on the 29th of June last.

Workman, Elisabeth L. Workman

Source: Spirit of Democracy 25 May 1864

DIED–May 13^th 1864, of Spotted Fever, after a severe illness of sixty days, ELISABETH L., daughter of William and Elisabeth Workman, aged 11 years and 4 days.

Dear child, gentle, lovely, mild,

Has sweetly sunk to rest;

Gone in her youthful beauty, gone

To a fairer world than this.

Yost, Nancy Ellen Yost

Source: Spirit of Democracy November 23, 1864

Died - In Salem township, Monroe County, on the 25th of October, 1864, in the 14th year of her age, Nancy Ellen, daughter of Joel and Nancy Yost.

"Our young and gentle friend, whose smile

Made brighter summer hours,

Amid the frosts of Autumn time,

Has left us with the flowers.

No paling of the cheek of bloom,

Forwarned us of decay,

No shadow from the Silent Land,

Fell round our Ella's way.

The light of her young life went down

As sinks behind the hill

The glory of a setting star,

Clear, suddenly, and still

As pure and sweet, her fair brow seemed

Eternal as the sky

And like the brook's low song, her voice

A sound which could not die.

And half we deemed she needed not

The changing of her sphere

To give to heaven a shining one.

The blessing of her quiet life

Tell on us like the dew;

And good thoughts, when her footsteps pressed,

Like fairy blossoms grew.

We miss her in the place of prayer,

And by the hearth fires light;

We pause beside her door to hear

Once more her sweet "Good-night."

There seems a shadow on the day,

Her smile no longer cheers,

A dimness on the stars of night,

Like eyes that look through tears.

Alone unto our Father's will,

One thought hath reconciled;

That He whose love exceedeth ours,

Has taken home his child.

Fold her, O Father! in thine arms,

And let her henceforth be

A messenger of love, between

Our human hearts and Thee."

Clarington, O. O'C--------R.

Young, George W. Young

Source: Spirit of Democracy 24 August 1864

We are pained to learn the death of our friend and correspondent George W. Young, late of the 27^th O. V. V. I. He was known to our readers as the author of a novelette written for this paper a few years since; but better known, perhaps, as the writer of the “Brigham” letters from the 27^th. At the time of his death he was Major of a colored regiment.

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