78th Family Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: S Dorrington
From: CA
Website: http://home.pacbell.net/sedorr/
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Comments:
I had a number of relatives on both sides, North and South. To Co E, 78th OVI, belonged 3 of my relatives on my Mother's side of the family. They were, Alvertus, Seton, and Jacob Matson. A wonderful letter written by Seton before the fortifications of Vicksburg on June 12, 1863 may be found on this website.

Thank you for all you have done to help keep these histories alive.

Added: February 14, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Dave Earich
From: Westerville, Ohio
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Comments:
My Great, Great Grandfather was Joseph Orlando Earich. Although he did not serve in the war, two of his brothers did with Company E, 78th OVI. Alexander C. Earich became a Corporal and James R. Earich a Sergeant. James was a color bearer and was wounded July 22, 1864 during the Battle of Atlanta. The website for the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio has an exhibit titled: 'Fight for the Colors, the Ohio Battle Flag Collection'. The 78th is featured in this exhibit with an article titled 'The Price of Freedom: the 78th OVI and the Battle of Atlanta'. James Earich and several others from the 78th are named in this article with accounts of their roles in the battle. The site you have here for the 78th is excellent - well done.

Added: October 20, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Dolores Burton
From: Shreveport, La.
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Comments:

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Added: October 9, 2010

Submitted by
Name: william snyder
From: dayton, ohio
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Comments:
My grandfather, Ulyston Snyder Ohio 78th co K was injured at Fort Henry. He died in 1900. My Dad never really knew him as my Dad was only 3 when his father died. I would be interested in knowing more about Ulyston. I probably am among a minority to have had such a close relative in the civil war.

Added: August 25, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Jeannine McDonald Parker
From: Buck Lake Alberta,Canada
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Comments:
I am pleased to see the photo of my ggrandfather Finley McDonald ,Company H 78th Ohio Volunteers here. Finley McDonald passed away at Vale,Oregon 1912.

Added: August 9, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Elizabeth Turner Mellor
From: Pittsburgh PA
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Comments:
Great grand-daughter of Milton Turner, and proud
of my Turner heritage. My son is a student of the
Civil War and we will be visiting Bentonville, NC
this summer in rememberence of Milton

Added: July 30, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Gwyn Guenther
From: Madison, WI
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am the great-great granddaughter to Hiram Fogel - Company G. I'm wondering of anyone knows how to get a copy of the infantry flag?

Added: July 27, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Amber Taylor
From: Middlebury, IN
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Comments:
I am gggg granddaughter of Jeremiah McBride who served in Company H of the 78th Regiment. It appears he died near Goldsboro/Bentonville battles in March 1865. Would love to learn more about he and his company...

Added: July 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Bradley Baker
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Comments:
I am the 2nd great grandson of William F. Baker and the 2nd great grand nephew of James A. Baker.

Added: June 3, 2010

Submitted by
Name: J. William Barrett II
From: Zanesville, Ohio
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Outstanding site for 78th research! My great-grandfather, Edward M. Barrett served in Co. C. I proudly hold possession of a letter he wrote from Vicksburg, MS after the capitulation and just prior to the Red River Expedition. A lot of research is yet to be done.

Added: February 17, 2010