Record of Civil War Soldiers from
Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio
36th Regiment
Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio
36th Regiment
From the Ephraim Cutler Family Collection, Marietta College Library
36th Regiment O.VI
WILLIAM
ANDERSON,
son of Marcus and Rebecca Anderson, was born in Union, July 13, 1842. Went in as recruit in Co. K, 36th
O.V.I., Feb. 24, 1864. During his term
of service, he was not in Hospital, or wounded or captured and was with the
regiment in seven principal engagements.
He was discharged with the regiment at Columbus, O. July 27, 1865.
JOHN
S. HENDERSON,
son of John and Jane Henderson, was born in Penn. about 1840. Enlisted from Warren in Co. D, 36th
O.V.I. in August 1861 and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was constantly with the regiment
participating in its service and fighting.
Was never in hospital or captured; but was struck in the head at
Chattanooga by a piece of shell disabling him for a short time. Discharged with the regiment at Wheeling July
27, 1865.
JOHN L. HOLLISTER, son of R. D. and Sophia B. Hollister, was born in Dunham Township, Washington Co., O., Dec. 24, 1839. Went out in August 1862 as a recruit to Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Never sick to leave his company except during three weeks at Carthage, Tenn. Took part in all the battles of the regiment, after his enlistment, without wounds or capture, although he escaped narrowly from being taken at Winchester, with the loss of his knapsack and contents. Was discharged at Cumberland, Md., June 27, 1865.
JOHN W. HUFFERD, son of George and Esther Hufferd, was born in Guernsey Co., O., May 30, 1845. Enlisted Aug. 1, 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Was sick at Summerville in the winter of 1861, about five weeks with pneumonia. Never wounded or captured. Re-enlisted Jan. 15, 1864. Was absent, on leave, when his regiment started home and so failed to receive his discharge with it.
WILLIAM H. HUFFERD, son o George and Esther Hufferd was born in Guernsey Co., O., May 16, 1847. He served nine months in the fall and winter of 1863-4 in Co. F, 129th O.V.I. and was discharged at Cleveland, O., on the 8th of March 1864. Went out the next May in the 188th O.N.G. and was discharged in Aug. 1864. Went out the third time in the winter of 1865 as recruit in Co. F, 38th O.V.I. No wounds or sickness and was discharged with the regiment July 27, 1865. After the close of the war he enlisted in the regular army for six years and went South.
JACOB JOHNSON, son of Jacob and Sarah Johnson, was born in Warren Aug. 31, 1839, went out in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. at the re-enlistment of the regiment. Came home sick in July, and remained about six months. Rejoined about the 25th Dec. and continued with them till their discharge at Columbus July 27, 1865.
ANDREW MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm was born in Wood Co., Va., May 15, 1847. Enlisted Aug. 10, 1862 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Was never in hospital, wounded, or prisoner. Was in all the actions after enlistment but Antietam. Discharged at Cumberland, Md., June 14, 1865.
JAMES M. MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm was born in Pendleton Co., Va., in May 1837. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Sept. 1861 and was appointed Corporal. Re-enlisted with the regiment in 1864 and became Sergeant. Was never in hospital and participated in all the service of the regiment. He was wounded in the knee (a flesh wound) at Summerville in Jan. 1862 disabling him for two or three weeks; but was never captured. Mustered out at Cumberland, in March 1865. Married during his veteran furlough.
JOHN W. MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm, was born in Wood Co., Va., May 15, 1842. Enlisted from Warren with his brother James in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Sept. 1861. He was never in hospital or captured and was, except at Mission Ridge (when he was exhausted and unfit for action) in all the engagements of the regiment until he was killed at Winchester July 24, 1864. His limb was struck off at the hip by a cannon-ball and he is supposed to have died instantly. His body was found and buried by his comrades (at Hearnstown) near Winchester.
MICHAEL MCGOVERN, son of John and Catharine McGovern, was born at St. Catharines C. W. [Canada West, Ontario], Nov. 2, 1844. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in August 1861 and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was in hospital for a time at Nashville with ophthalmia. Was in all the actions of the regiment till he was wounded (1) in an engagement in the Shenandoah valley previous to the battle of Winchester disabling him for a few days, and (2) again soon after, at Opequan Sept. 19, 1864 by a fragment of shell, struck in the thigh. Went into hospital at Winchester, when the lockjaw ensued & he died Sept. 29, 1864. He [was] buried there; but was disinterred and brought home by his father, and buried at Marietta, O.
EDWARD MCGOVERN, son of John and Catharine McGovern, was born at St. Catharines, C. W. [Canada West, Ontario], April 13, 1848. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 38th O.V.I. in 1864 joining the regiment at the time of their re-enlistment. He was at Cumberland in Hospital about four months, but was subsequently with the regiment in their service in Virginia. Discharged at Wheeling July 27, 1865.
JOHN R. MORRIS, son of Joseph and Catharine Morris, was born in Guernsey Co., O., Sept. 10, 1831. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., Aug. 1, 1861. He was in all the service of the regiment in West Virginia. On the passage to Chattanooga in 1863, he was injured by an accident on the boat, went into hospital at Nashville, Tenn.; was thence transferred to Louisville and after a few weeks discharged on Surgeons certificate in Feb. 1863.
JOSEPH MORRIS, son of Moses and Sarah Ann Morris, was born in Guernsey Co., O., Jan. 20, 1841. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., Aug. 1, 1861 and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was on duty with the regiment three years, when at the battle of Winchester July 20, 1864 he was wounded by a fragment of shell through his haversack and considerably disabled. Captured in this condition he was taken to Danville prison-pen and held there for seven months and was so much debilitated by hardship and deprivation that he was just only able to be removed to Richmond, from where he was paroled to Annapolis. From there he received a home furlough, and was cared for by his friends until he was able to rejoin his regiment at Cumberland in April 1865. Remained with them until their discharge at Wheeling, July 27, 1865.
THOMAS R. PEARCE, son of Abraham and Ann Eliza Pearce, was born in Butler Co., Penn., July 15, 1819. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was never in hospital, but was in all regimental duties and engagements for four years, except for about six months when he was detailed as teamster in Virginia. Was never wounded or captured. Discharged with his regiment at Wheeling, July 27 1865.
EZEKIEL ROBERTS, son of Alexander and Mary Roberts, was born in Wood Co. Va. May 30, 1842. Enlisted in Co. A. 36 O.V.I. in July 1861. His only sickness was a month at Charleston, W. Va. with neuralgia in the head and face in the spring of 1864. Was wounded (1st) at Lewisburg by a Minnie ball striking him in the fleshy part of the left forearm, cutting the cords of the first two fingers and thumb. Was in hospital at the Head waters of the Kanawha two months. Wounded (2nd) at Winchester July 24, 1864, by a Minnie ball passing through his right thigh, slightly fracturing the bone. Was captured in hospital at Martinsburg July 27th our forces having been driven back. Was taken to Richmond and after one day and night in "Libby" was placed in the prison hospital. Was paroled Aug. 22, 1864 and sent to General Hospital at Annapolis Md. where, after two months, he recovered and rejoined the regiment at Cumberland Md. Was mustered out at the consolidation of the 34th and 36th regiments, March 10th 1864, as a veteran.
CHARLES H. RUMBOLD, son of Charles & Elizabeth Rumbold, was born in Warren May 3, 1840. Went out in Co. B, 36 O.V.I. March 12, 1864. Soon after joining the regiment, was taken down with typhoid and intermittent fever and lay in hospital at Annapolis about seven months. Rejoined the regiment at Cumberland. Was in the fights at Lexington, Lynchburg and Winchester, but was never wounded or captured. Discharged with the regiment at Columbus July 27, 1865.
BENJAMIN F. RUMBOLD, son of Charles and Elizabeth Rumbold, was born in Warren Sept. 10, 1846. Went out in Company B, 36 O.V.I. April 5, 1865. Had no sickness, and was in no action. Discharged with the regiment July 27, 1865. He had previously been out in Co. F, 148 O.N.G. and had a severe fever following measles at City Pint and Fortress Monroe. Had recovered and returned with the regiment and was discharged at Marietta, O.
AARON E. RUMERFIELD, son of Aaron and Lydia Rumerfield, was born in Meigs Co., O. March 21, 1848. Went out in Co. F., 36th O. Vet. Vol. Inf. as a recruit Feb. 27, 1865. Had a few days sickness during service. In no battles, and discharged with regiment at Wheeling, Va., July 27, 1865.
HIRAM SKIPTON, son of Elijah and Mary Skipton, was born in Washington Co., O. Dec. 6, 1836. He enlisted at the formation of Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Has never been sick, and has been in all the engagements of the regiment except two. Re-enlisted at Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1864. Was wounded June 11, 1864 at Lexington, Va. by a fragment of shell striking him in the head. Was out in an open wagon twenty days on his way to hospital at Parkersburg, W. Va., where he remained three months, rejoining his regiment in Sept. Was mustered out as Corporal, May 2, 1865, at the consolidation of the 35th and 36th regiments, with other superfluous non-commissioned officers.
SAMUEL SKIPTON, son of John and Martha Skipton, was born in Warren about 1833. Enlisted from there in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. in August 1861. Held the office of Corporal for a season. Was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured; but constantly on duty in all the actions of the regiment during his term. He was mustered out at Harper's Ferry at the expiration of his term, and discharged at Columbus in Sept. 1864.
JAMES M. STRAIN, son of Signor and Mary Strain, was born in Butler Co., Penn., June 18, 1818. Went out in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Had four weeks sickness in the summer of 1863, with typhoid fever, at Gallatin hospital, Tenn. Was wounded in June 1864 at Lexington, Va., during "Hunter's raid," by a ball from a spherical case shell, striking him near the joint of the left hip, and passing along the bone nearly to the knee. Was out in a wagon with other wounded for twenty-seven days in the hot sun, much injuring the leg. Lay four weeks on his back at Parkersburg. After his recovery he was sent to Shenandoah Valley and took part in Sheridan's fight. Discharged at Columbus Oct. 27, 1864. He enlisted Aug. 1, 1861, and was in the service three years, two months, and twenty-seven days.
CHARLES G. TURRILL, son of Reuben and Abigail Turrill, was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1813. Went out Aug. 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. and took part in the battles of Lewisburg, South Mountain, and Antietam. His health failed on account of his age, and he received his discharge after a little more than a year's service.
HENRY L. TURRILL, son of Charles G. and Susan Turrill, was born in Warren, Sept. 7, 1841. Went out at the raising of Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Was sick at Summerville in the winter of 1861-2 with pneumonia, and during almost his whole time of service had trouble with dropsy. At the battle of Winchester he was taken prisoner, having been slightly wounded in the wrist by a revolver ball. Remained in the hands of the Rebels ten days, escaping one dark night by floating noiselessly away down stream from an island where the prisoners were confined. At the close of his term of service in the 36th he enlisted again in Co. K, 6th Va. Infantry guarding the B. & O. R. R. discharged when his time expired.
JAMES VAUGHN was born in Noble Co., O. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Aug. 1861. Was for several months on sick furlough and in convalescent camp at Gallatin, Tenn. Otherwise was in all the service until he was killed at Cloyd Mountain May 9, 1864, shot by a sharp shooter through the head, producing instant death. He was buried by his comrades near the field.
BENJAMIN S. WRIGHT, son of William C. and Maria Wright, was born in Belmont Co., O., Dec. 20, 1837. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Aug. 1, 1861. Went out as Corporal and rose to Sergeant. Was on duty without intermission in all the actions of the regiment in West Virginia and in the Southern campaign. On the return from Geogia he was taken sick and went into hospital at Charleston, W. Va. Transferred to Gallipolis, May 18, and died May 20, 1864, and was buried there. His remains were afterwards dis-interred and buried near the Tunnel in Warren.
JOSEPH D. WYNN, son of Joseph and Sarah Wynn, was born in Beaver Co., Penn., Aug. 30, 1827. Enlisted from Warren in Aug. 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. and went out as Sergeant. Was never in hospital, and served constantly with his regiment except when disabled by wounds. Was wounded at Mission Ridge in the top of his head, taking him off duty nearly three months. Rejoined, after a home furlough, at Chattanooga. Wounded again slightly in the wrist, and in the same action, by a graze on the leg, at Kearnstown near Winchester in July 1864, disabling him about a week. Discharged at Harpers Ferry Sept. 1864, at the expiration of his term.
JOSEPH ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1837. Enlisted from Warren and went as fifer in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Was constantly with the regiment till in June 1863 when he was taken sick in Tennessee and sent back to the hospital at Gallatin. Here he remained till his death Nov. 12, 1863. His father sought him, but did not reach the hospital until after his burial. Buried in the hospital grounds at Gallatin.
WILLIAM H. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Aug. 21, 1840. Enlisted first from Illinois for three months and second from Warren at the same time with his brothers in Co. F, 36th O.VI. Aug. 1861 and went out as Corporal. Was in all the fighting and service during the early period of his enlistment and was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured. While in the vicinity of Chattanooga was detailed for several months in Illinois Batteries. Near the close of his term, he was for a short time in "convalescent camp" after the hard service in the Shenandoah valley.
JAMES E. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Jan. 24, 1842. Enlisted from Warren at the same time with his brothers in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Aug. 1861, and was transferred as fifer to Co. "D." Was not in hospital, but was severely sic when home on furlough from Chattanooga Dec. 21, 1863; and rejoined his regiment in West Virginia April 27, 1864. After this, he was constantly on duty in Virginia, until his discharge at Columbus in Sept. 1864.
JOHN L. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn, July 23, 1844. Enlisted with his brothers from Warren in Aug. 1861, in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. He was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured; shared in all the service and engagements of his regiment, remaining with them till the expiration of his term, when he was discharged at Columbus in Sept. 1861.
VALENTINE
APPEL,
son of Samuel and Catharine Appel, was born in Raboldhousen, in the State of
Hesse, Sept. 3, 1840. Went out in Co. F,
36th O.V.I., July 31, 1861. Had no sickness except an attack of
“chills.” Was in all the regimental
actions and was never wounded or captured.
Received his discharge at the expiration of his term of service, at
Chattanooga, dated Aug. 12, 1864.
DANIEL
BAILEY,
son of Washington and Eliza Bailey, was born in Warren, Nov. 3, 1836. Enlisted August 1, 1861, in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. and re-enlisted at Chattanooga, Feb. 14, 1864. Was disabled a short time by rheumatism at
Gallipolis, just after re-enlistment. He
never missed a battle or a march; served through his four years and received
his discharge with the regiment, at Columbus, July 27, 1865, a veteran.
MANUEL
T. BAKER,
son of William and Elizabeth Baker, was born in Frederick Co., Md., Oct. 20,
1834. Enlisted from Warren, in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I., Aug. 1, 1861. He was sick four
months with typhoid fever, while in winter quarters at Summerville West
Virginia; afterward shared in the service of the regiment till July 24, 1864,
when he was captured at Winchester; taken to Danville and held till Feb. 10,
1865, when he died having suffered by confinement and hardship.
FRANCIS
BAKER,
son of William and Matilda Baker, was born in Belmont Co., O. in 1848. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. in the Spring of 1864. Was taken
with measles soon after reaching Chattanooga and died March 16, 1864, and was
buried in the National Cemetery at Chattanooga having never been in active
service.
HIRAM
BEACH
enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., August, 1861, and died
in hospital, of typhoid fever, at Summerville, W. Va. the following winter.
OTIS
BICKFORD,
son of Irvin and Phoebe M. Bickford, was born in Warren Township Sept. 7,
1843. Enlisted Aug. 9, 1861 in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. and became a veteran with the regiment Feb. 14, 1864. Off duty on account of sickness but a few
days, during his four years of service.
At the battle of Mission Ridge a spent ball passed through seventeen
folds of his blanket, and around his body, lodging beneath his belt-plate,
bruising his side considerably. Was with
the regiment in all its principal battles, and was discharged with it a
Wheeling, W. Va. July 27, 1865.
JOHN
CALL,
son of Joseph and Margaret Call, was born in Jefferson Co., O. June 24,
1834. Went out as a recruit, in March
1864 in Co. __, 36th O.V.I.
Was taken sick with measles and camp disease, while in the field, and
sent to hospital at Harpers Ferry, where he died in August, 1864. Was buried in the hospital grounds. Left a wife and four children.
EZRA
J. CARPENTER,
son of Joseph C. and Mahala Carpenter, was born in this County July 12,
1842. Enlisted in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I., Sept. 30, 1861. Has had no
sickness to confine him to hospital, but not proving strong enough for active
service, was detailed as ambulance driver and was in no battles. Re-enlisted with regiment and was discharged
with it at Columbus, July 27, 1865.
ALFRED
CARPENTER,
son of Joseph C. and Mahala Carpenter, was born in Warren Township in Aug.
1839. Went out in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. at its formation, and re-enlisted with the regiment. Had no sickness during service. Was once taken prisoner while out foraging
near Nashville, Tenn. and paroled next day.
While assisting in covering the retreat of the National forces at
Winchester, he was shot through the head, and instantly killed, probably
accidentally by a ball from one of our own men.
His body fell into the hands of the Rebels, and was buried by them on
the field.
HIRAM
H. COLE,
son of Malachi and Romenta Cole, was born in Warren, Washington Co. He enlisted at the formation of Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. as corporal. Was killed at the
battle of Chicamauga, in the front rank, shot through the head by a minnie ball
while loading his piece. He was buried
by a detachment of the Co. in the soldiers cemetery at Chattanooga. He had been in hospital with one severe
attack of fever just after the 2nd Bull Run, keeping him from the
regiment six or seven months. As a
soldier he is well spoken of by his comrades.
CHARLES
CRAEL,
son of Thomas and Margaret Crael, was born about 1840. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. in Sept. 1861, and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Though never in hospital he was sick with
measles at Summerville, and was overdone and became partially blind in Hunter’s
raid. Was appointed Corporal at
Cumberland in 1864. Never wounded or
captured. Discharged at Wheeling, July
27, 1865.
WILLIAM
DAUGHERTY,
son of John and Catharine Daugherty, was born in Green Co. Penn. In Nov.
1829. Enlisted from Warren in August
1861, in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. and went out as sergeant. He took part in all the engagements of the
regiment previous to Hunters raid in June 1864.
Was never wounded or captured; nor ever in hospital till the last period
of his service, when he was disabled by chronic diarrhoea at Gallipolis. From this place, he was discharged at the
expiration of his term.
JAMES
DEVORE,
son of William and Elizabeth Devore, was born in Jefferson Co., O., Oct. 13,
1844. He enlisted in the winter of 1861
in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Was
wounded at Chicamauga by a fragment of shell, cutting and contusing his head in
two places. While in hospital at that
place, as soon as his wounds began to heal, camp disease was contracted, from
which he never recovered. He was sent
home where he remained from the middle of January 1864, till May of the same
year. He then went back to hospital at
Parkersburg, W. Va., where he died June 19, 1864. He was brought home by his friends, and
interred in the Warren cemetery.
SAMUEL
FARIS,
son of Edward and Elizabeth Faris, was born in Warren Aug. 10, 1844. Enlisted in Aug. 1862 in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. Has been in all the actions since
his enlistment. Was never wounded; but
was once knocked down by a grape shot, and saved from important injury by the
folds of his blanket. Detached four
months, a mounted orderly of Gen. Duvall; and discharged from his Head Quarters
June 14, 1865.
FRANK
S. GRAY,
came into Ohio from Virginia and enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th
O.V.I. (record incomplete).
JAMES
HANNA,
son of Robert and Nancy Hanna, was born in Monroe Co., O., Sept. 12, 1835. Went out as Corporal at the organization of
Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in August 1861.
Had a good deal of trouble with sickness during service, losing his
voice while on the Kanawha, but would not go into hospital. Was in all the chief battles of the regiment
while with it. Received his discharge by
reason of Surgeon’s certificate at Nashville in the fall of 1863.
WILLIAM
W. HANNA,
son of Robert and Nancy Hanna, was born in Wood Co., Va., July 16, 1840. Went out as private, afterwards Corporal, and
Sergeant in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., Aug. 1861, and re-enlisted with the
regiment in Feb. 1864. Had good health
during service, and was never prisoner or seriously wounded. In the Shenandoah Valley a fragment of shell
ripped off part of his index finger, and at Winchester another carried away his
knap-sack bodily. Was discharged with
the regiment at Wheeling July 27, 1865, a veteran.
JOHN
HENRY,
enlisted from Warren in the fall of 1861, in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Spent a long time in hospital at
Summerville. Was discharged on account
of rheumatism, and came home April 1862.
JOHN L. HOLLISTER, son of R. D. and Sophia B. Hollister, was born in Dunham Township, Washington Co., O., Dec. 24, 1839. Went out in August 1862 as a recruit to Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Never sick to leave his company except during three weeks at Carthage, Tenn. Took part in all the battles of the regiment, after his enlistment, without wounds or capture, although he escaped narrowly from being taken at Winchester, with the loss of his knapsack and contents. Was discharged at Cumberland, Md., June 27, 1865.
JOHN W. HUFFERD, son of George and Esther Hufferd, was born in Guernsey Co., O., May 30, 1845. Enlisted Aug. 1, 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Was sick at Summerville in the winter of 1861, about five weeks with pneumonia. Never wounded or captured. Re-enlisted Jan. 15, 1864. Was absent, on leave, when his regiment started home and so failed to receive his discharge with it.
WILLIAM H. HUFFERD, son o George and Esther Hufferd was born in Guernsey Co., O., May 16, 1847. He served nine months in the fall and winter of 1863-4 in Co. F, 129th O.V.I. and was discharged at Cleveland, O., on the 8th of March 1864. Went out the next May in the 188th O.N.G. and was discharged in Aug. 1864. Went out the third time in the winter of 1865 as recruit in Co. F, 38th O.V.I. No wounds or sickness and was discharged with the regiment July 27, 1865. After the close of the war he enlisted in the regular army for six years and went South.
JACOB JOHNSON, son of Jacob and Sarah Johnson, was born in Warren Aug. 31, 1839, went out in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. at the re-enlistment of the regiment. Came home sick in July, and remained about six months. Rejoined about the 25th Dec. and continued with them till their discharge at Columbus July 27, 1865.
ANDREW MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm was born in Wood Co., Va., May 15, 1847. Enlisted Aug. 10, 1862 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Was never in hospital, wounded, or prisoner. Was in all the actions after enlistment but Antietam. Discharged at Cumberland, Md., June 14, 1865.
JAMES M. MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm was born in Pendleton Co., Va., in May 1837. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Sept. 1861 and was appointed Corporal. Re-enlisted with the regiment in 1864 and became Sergeant. Was never in hospital and participated in all the service of the regiment. He was wounded in the knee (a flesh wound) at Summerville in Jan. 1862 disabling him for two or three weeks; but was never captured. Mustered out at Cumberland, in March 1865. Married during his veteran furlough.
JOHN W. MALCOLM, son of Silas and Elizabeth Malcolm, was born in Wood Co., Va., May 15, 1842. Enlisted from Warren with his brother James in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Sept. 1861. He was never in hospital or captured and was, except at Mission Ridge (when he was exhausted and unfit for action) in all the engagements of the regiment until he was killed at Winchester July 24, 1864. His limb was struck off at the hip by a cannon-ball and he is supposed to have died instantly. His body was found and buried by his comrades (at Hearnstown) near Winchester.
MICHAEL MCGOVERN, son of John and Catharine McGovern, was born at St. Catharines C. W. [Canada West, Ontario], Nov. 2, 1844. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in August 1861 and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was in hospital for a time at Nashville with ophthalmia. Was in all the actions of the regiment till he was wounded (1) in an engagement in the Shenandoah valley previous to the battle of Winchester disabling him for a few days, and (2) again soon after, at Opequan Sept. 19, 1864 by a fragment of shell, struck in the thigh. Went into hospital at Winchester, when the lockjaw ensued & he died Sept. 29, 1864. He [was] buried there; but was disinterred and brought home by his father, and buried at Marietta, O.
EDWARD MCGOVERN, son of John and Catharine McGovern, was born at St. Catharines, C. W. [Canada West, Ontario], April 13, 1848. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 38th O.V.I. in 1864 joining the regiment at the time of their re-enlistment. He was at Cumberland in Hospital about four months, but was subsequently with the regiment in their service in Virginia. Discharged at Wheeling July 27, 1865.
JOHN R. MORRIS, son of Joseph and Catharine Morris, was born in Guernsey Co., O., Sept. 10, 1831. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., Aug. 1, 1861. He was in all the service of the regiment in West Virginia. On the passage to Chattanooga in 1863, he was injured by an accident on the boat, went into hospital at Nashville, Tenn.; was thence transferred to Louisville and after a few weeks discharged on Surgeons certificate in Feb. 1863.
JOSEPH MORRIS, son of Moses and Sarah Ann Morris, was born in Guernsey Co., O., Jan. 20, 1841. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I., Aug. 1, 1861 and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was on duty with the regiment three years, when at the battle of Winchester July 20, 1864 he was wounded by a fragment of shell through his haversack and considerably disabled. Captured in this condition he was taken to Danville prison-pen and held there for seven months and was so much debilitated by hardship and deprivation that he was just only able to be removed to Richmond, from where he was paroled to Annapolis. From there he received a home furlough, and was cared for by his friends until he was able to rejoin his regiment at Cumberland in April 1865. Remained with them until their discharge at Wheeling, July 27, 1865.
THOMAS R. PEARCE, son of Abraham and Ann Eliza Pearce, was born in Butler Co., Penn., July 15, 1819. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. and re-enlisted at Chattanooga in 1864. Was never in hospital, but was in all regimental duties and engagements for four years, except for about six months when he was detailed as teamster in Virginia. Was never wounded or captured. Discharged with his regiment at Wheeling, July 27 1865.
EZEKIEL ROBERTS, son of Alexander and Mary Roberts, was born in Wood Co. Va. May 30, 1842. Enlisted in Co. A. 36 O.V.I. in July 1861. His only sickness was a month at Charleston, W. Va. with neuralgia in the head and face in the spring of 1864. Was wounded (1st) at Lewisburg by a Minnie ball striking him in the fleshy part of the left forearm, cutting the cords of the first two fingers and thumb. Was in hospital at the Head waters of the Kanawha two months. Wounded (2nd) at Winchester July 24, 1864, by a Minnie ball passing through his right thigh, slightly fracturing the bone. Was captured in hospital at Martinsburg July 27th our forces having been driven back. Was taken to Richmond and after one day and night in "Libby" was placed in the prison hospital. Was paroled Aug. 22, 1864 and sent to General Hospital at Annapolis Md. where, after two months, he recovered and rejoined the regiment at Cumberland Md. Was mustered out at the consolidation of the 34th and 36th regiments, March 10th 1864, as a veteran.
CHARLES H. RUMBOLD, son of Charles & Elizabeth Rumbold, was born in Warren May 3, 1840. Went out in Co. B, 36 O.V.I. March 12, 1864. Soon after joining the regiment, was taken down with typhoid and intermittent fever and lay in hospital at Annapolis about seven months. Rejoined the regiment at Cumberland. Was in the fights at Lexington, Lynchburg and Winchester, but was never wounded or captured. Discharged with the regiment at Columbus July 27, 1865.
BENJAMIN F. RUMBOLD, son of Charles and Elizabeth Rumbold, was born in Warren Sept. 10, 1846. Went out in Company B, 36 O.V.I. April 5, 1865. Had no sickness, and was in no action. Discharged with the regiment July 27, 1865. He had previously been out in Co. F, 148 O.N.G. and had a severe fever following measles at City Pint and Fortress Monroe. Had recovered and returned with the regiment and was discharged at Marietta, O.
AARON E. RUMERFIELD, son of Aaron and Lydia Rumerfield, was born in Meigs Co., O. March 21, 1848. Went out in Co. F., 36th O. Vet. Vol. Inf. as a recruit Feb. 27, 1865. Had a few days sickness during service. In no battles, and discharged with regiment at Wheeling, Va., July 27, 1865.
HIRAM SKIPTON, son of Elijah and Mary Skipton, was born in Washington Co., O. Dec. 6, 1836. He enlisted at the formation of Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Has never been sick, and has been in all the engagements of the regiment except two. Re-enlisted at Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1864. Was wounded June 11, 1864 at Lexington, Va. by a fragment of shell striking him in the head. Was out in an open wagon twenty days on his way to hospital at Parkersburg, W. Va., where he remained three months, rejoining his regiment in Sept. Was mustered out as Corporal, May 2, 1865, at the consolidation of the 35th and 36th regiments, with other superfluous non-commissioned officers.
SAMUEL SKIPTON, son of John and Martha Skipton, was born in Warren about 1833. Enlisted from there in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. in August 1861. Held the office of Corporal for a season. Was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured; but constantly on duty in all the actions of the regiment during his term. He was mustered out at Harper's Ferry at the expiration of his term, and discharged at Columbus in Sept. 1864.
JAMES M. STRAIN, son of Signor and Mary Strain, was born in Butler Co., Penn., June 18, 1818. Went out in Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Had four weeks sickness in the summer of 1863, with typhoid fever, at Gallatin hospital, Tenn. Was wounded in June 1864 at Lexington, Va., during "Hunter's raid," by a ball from a spherical case shell, striking him near the joint of the left hip, and passing along the bone nearly to the knee. Was out in a wagon with other wounded for twenty-seven days in the hot sun, much injuring the leg. Lay four weeks on his back at Parkersburg. After his recovery he was sent to Shenandoah Valley and took part in Sheridan's fight. Discharged at Columbus Oct. 27, 1864. He enlisted Aug. 1, 1861, and was in the service three years, two months, and twenty-seven days.
CHARLES G. TURRILL, son of Reuben and Abigail Turrill, was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1813. Went out Aug. 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. and took part in the battles of Lewisburg, South Mountain, and Antietam. His health failed on account of his age, and he received his discharge after a little more than a year's service.
HENRY L. TURRILL, son of Charles G. and Susan Turrill, was born in Warren, Sept. 7, 1841. Went out at the raising of Co. F, 36 O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Was sick at Summerville in the winter of 1861-2 with pneumonia, and during almost his whole time of service had trouble with dropsy. At the battle of Winchester he was taken prisoner, having been slightly wounded in the wrist by a revolver ball. Remained in the hands of the Rebels ten days, escaping one dark night by floating noiselessly away down stream from an island where the prisoners were confined. At the close of his term of service in the 36th he enlisted again in Co. K, 6th Va. Infantry guarding the B. & O. R. R. discharged when his time expired.
JAMES VAUGHN was born in Noble Co., O. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Aug. 1861. Was for several months on sick furlough and in convalescent camp at Gallatin, Tenn. Otherwise was in all the service until he was killed at Cloyd Mountain May 9, 1864, shot by a sharp shooter through the head, producing instant death. He was buried by his comrades near the field.
BENJAMIN S. WRIGHT, son of William C. and Maria Wright, was born in Belmont Co., O., Dec. 20, 1837. Enlisted from Warren in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Aug. 1, 1861. Went out as Corporal and rose to Sergeant. Was on duty without intermission in all the actions of the regiment in West Virginia and in the Southern campaign. On the return from Geogia he was taken sick and went into hospital at Charleston, W. Va. Transferred to Gallipolis, May 18, and died May 20, 1864, and was buried there. His remains were afterwards dis-interred and buried near the Tunnel in Warren.
JOSEPH D. WYNN, son of Joseph and Sarah Wynn, was born in Beaver Co., Penn., Aug. 30, 1827. Enlisted from Warren in Aug. 1861 in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. and went out as Sergeant. Was never in hospital, and served constantly with his regiment except when disabled by wounds. Was wounded at Mission Ridge in the top of his head, taking him off duty nearly three months. Rejoined, after a home furlough, at Chattanooga. Wounded again slightly in the wrist, and in the same action, by a graze on the leg, at Kearnstown near Winchester in July 1864, disabling him about a week. Discharged at Harpers Ferry Sept. 1864, at the expiration of his term.
JOSEPH ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1837. Enlisted from Warren and went as fifer in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. Aug. 1861. Was constantly with the regiment till in June 1863 when he was taken sick in Tennessee and sent back to the hospital at Gallatin. Here he remained till his death Nov. 12, 1863. His father sought him, but did not reach the hospital until after his burial. Buried in the hospital grounds at Gallatin.
WILLIAM H. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Aug. 21, 1840. Enlisted first from Illinois for three months and second from Warren at the same time with his brothers in Co. F, 36th O.VI. Aug. 1861 and went out as Corporal. Was in all the fighting and service during the early period of his enlistment and was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured. While in the vicinity of Chattanooga was detailed for several months in Illinois Batteries. Near the close of his term, he was for a short time in "convalescent camp" after the hard service in the Shenandoah valley.
JAMES E. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Jan. 24, 1842. Enlisted from Warren at the same time with his brothers in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. in Aug. 1861, and was transferred as fifer to Co. "D." Was not in hospital, but was severely sic when home on furlough from Chattanooga Dec. 21, 1863; and rejoined his regiment in West Virginia April 27, 1864. After this, he was constantly on duty in Virginia, until his discharge at Columbus in Sept. 1864.
JOHN L. ZEARING, son of Lewis and Mary Zearing, was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn, July 23, 1844. Enlisted with his brothers from Warren in Aug. 1861, in Co. F, 36th O.V.I. He was never in hospital, or wounded, or captured; shared in all the service and engagements of his regiment, remaining with them till the expiration of his term, when he was discharged at Columbus in Sept. 1861.
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