Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

Today is my final post of the 1908 GAR Roster of Mart Armstrong Post No. 202. Way back on May 22 my goal was to remember veterans and preserve genealogical info so it wasn’t lost. My hope was that by adding the names of the men on this roster to the web that it might help another researcher. I think I’ve accomplished those goals and learned a lot in the process.

I’m happy that a researcher can type in their great-great-grandfather’s name and find he was a part of this GAR group. Info as simple as knowing he was alive and where he lived in 1908, that he was a veteran of this traumatic conflict is a great starting point in anyone’s genealogy research.

Also my Civil War research has now broadened from the soldier to the veteran and his post war life. I find learning more about how the veterans returned to civilian life, especially so many with life changing injuries, a fascinating aspect of the war.

The greatest “Aha Moment” in my transcribing is that there’s lots of genealogical info tucked away in local museums, universities, libraries and historical societies. This info is contained in a civic group’s roster like this one, in their minute books and programs which someone years ago saved and then donated to our local repositories. As genealogists we need to push away from our computers and plan field trips to these small locales. We need to talk to the director of collections. They are happy to share their holdings, ideas and information with you. These diligent searches really do produce big rewards!

So in closing here is the final page in the Mart Armstrong Post No. 202 GAR roster:

In Memoriam Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

In Memoriam – Continued

Swan, Nelson Co. E 195 OVI 1903
Sours, Daniel Co. I 27 OVI 1892
Shaw, Thomas S. Co. D 81 OVI 1906
Thrift, R. W. Surgeon 49 OVI 1893
Tracy, Peter Co. B 81 OVI 1904
Tyler, Jas. V. U. S. Marines 1899
Vannatta, John Co. B 1st OVI 1888
Van Norman, J. H. Co. H 111 OVI 1902
Wise, George S. Co. H 74 OVI 1903
Wetherill, Alexander Co. B 118 OVI 1898
Watson, Benj. Co. I 42 OVI 1904
Ward, J. Duke Co. E 81 OVI 1905
Whitney, Henry F. Co. C 94 OVI 1900
Workman, Hammett Co. E 83 OVI 1904
Wetherill, W. P. Co. A 118 OVI 1904
Waggoner, R. W. Co. E 151 OVI 1908
Woolery, W. T. Co. H 11 OVI 1908
Zurmehly, Jno. W. Co. E 180 OVI 1902

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

As I finish up transcribing this 1908 Mart Armstrong Post No. 202 GAR roster I’m surprised at how fond I’ve become of these men. Thrust into what has become a central point in U.S. history they certainly rose to the occasion and I’m sure they never felt they did more than what any other person would do in the same circumstance. We use the word hero often today and rightly so. One of the definitions of the word “hero” is a person who is admired for courage or noble qualities.  So I think it is appropriate to call these Civil War veterans – heroes.

In Memoriam Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

In Memoriam – Continued

Hardesty, A. F. 151 OVI 1906

Johns, Elias H. Co. B 18^th U. S. Inft 1905

Johnson, Thomas Co. E 3^rd OVI 1903

Jennings, Thos. Co. E 151 OVI 1902

Jennings, Allen B. Co. E 151 ONG 1902

Keller, C. F. Co. I 179 OVI 1898

Karns, Joseph H. Co. C 3^rd Md. V. I. 1898

Lippencott, Henry Co. B 192 OVI 1892

Laurence, Peter A Co. E 82 OVI 1888

Lamison, Chas. N. Co. F 20 OVI 1896

Langan, Oliver S. Co. A 15 OVI 1887

Maguire, E. J. Co. F 4^th O. V. Cav. 1902

Myers, G. W. Co. K 61 OVI 1895

Murphy, Andrew J. Co. G O. H. Art. 1904

Morris, Joseph Co. G 23 Ky V. I. 1903

Miller, F. L. Co. B 151 OVI 1896

Mell, James Co. C 151 OVI 1899

Miller, Edward Co. A 88 Pa. V. I. 1899

Mathews, J. D. Co. D 135 OVI 1905

Moore, J. B. Co. A 34 N. Y. V. I. 1898

Mell, A. J. Co. D 118 OVI 1907

Moon, F. M. Co. F 88 OVI 1907

Moulton, B. M. Co. E 117 N. Y. V. I. 1907

Malone, Francis M. Co. K 3^rd Wis. V. I. 1908

Myers, Jackson Co. D 90 OVI 1907

McBeth, James Co. E 55 OVI 1896

McFarland, A. J. Co. E 55 OVI 1907

Overmyer, G. W. Co. G 81 OVI 1887

Pockmire, W. H. Co. A 8 OVI 1888

Porter, Wm. L. Co. B 150 OVI 1896

Patterson, J. H. Co. A 46 OVI 1907

Peltier, John W. Co. B 81 OVI 1907

Reichelderfer, Levi Co. C 96 OVI 1898

Roney, W. J. Co. G 156 OVI 1897

Rice, Richard Co. B 195 OVI 1894

Rex, Daniel Co. F 13 OVI 1898

Reed, Flihu Co. C 192 OVI 1906

Standish, Wallace Co. B 81 OVI 1902

Shull, Joseph Band, 81 OVI 1888

Standish, W. H. Co. F 20 OVI 1904

Seeds, Perry Co. C 191 OVI 1890

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Some of the names I recognize – city streets were named after Baxter and Brice. Others I have come across before in my local Civil War research. So as inch closer to the end of the roster for the Mart Armstrong GAR Post No. 202 here are the names of those men who had passed away by 1908.

In Memoriam Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

In Memoriam

Ashton, John R. Co. I 118 OVI 1897

Auspaugh, James Co. F 9 OVI 1900

Adgate, C. H. Co. D 54 OVI 1908

Black, John Wesley Co. I 27 OVI 1905

Boysel, Lewis Co. B 114 OVI 1905

Brice, Calvin S. Co. A 180 OVI 1898

Boop, Wm. H. Co. F 33 OVI 1903

Bayes, Isaiah Co. H 14 OVI 1901

Brewer, W.H. Co. H 16 OVI 1898

Brasley, Antony Co. E 198 OVI 1899

Bakehorn, W. H. Co. H 32 OVI 1904

Baxter, Samuel A. Surgeon 18 OVI 1908

Brown, J. W. Co. G 192 OVI 1906

Bodine, F. E. Co. E 117 N.Y.V.I. 1907

Crabb, Joel B. — 3d U.S. Inft 1900

Curtis, C. L. Co. F 4th OV Cav 1895

Coon, Tobias P. Co. A 118 OVI 1888

Coon, Isaac Co. A 118 OVI 1901

Crooks, Josiah F. Co. H 98 OVI 1890

Coss, C. D. Co. B 81 OVI 1901

Counsellor, J. O. Co. C 88 OVI 1890

Church, Jas. P. Co. F 4th OV Cav 1901

Conrad, John J. Band 81 OVI 1906

Campbell, Frank T. Co. B 4 IowaV.I. 1907

Cowles, Charles Co. G 45 OVI 1908

Ditto, Gideon, Co. F 20 OVI 1887

Dickerson, Thomas Co. H 69 OVI 1889

Durnbaugh, H. A. Band 7 Pa R. V. C. I. 1905

Dildine, A. M. Co. E 49 OVI 1907

Everett, Jonathan, L. Co. C 192 OVI 1894

Franklin, Benj. F. Co. B 81 OVI 1898

Faulkner, S. W. Hickenlooper’s Battery 1888

Fichthorn, Jno. A. Co. D 110 OVI 1893

Fritz, D. E. Co. G 81 OVI 1906

Gates, W. W. Co. G 2d Mich. Cav. 1897

Graves, W. T. Co. D 16 Ind. V. Cav. 1902

Grove, James Co. F 81 OVI 1897

Ginter, H. D. Co. E 21 OVI 1893

Hughes, J. L. Co. H 81 OVI 1904

Heckerman, Henry C. Co. D 131 OVI 1895

Hughes, Chas. M. Co. A 20 OVI 1902

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Today’s page is the Past Post Commanders. Some names I haven’t seen before so obviously they have passed on by the time this roster is printed in 1908. Without further research I see this post was started in 1882 or close to it with Owen Francis listed as Commander.

After working with this booklet for a week or so I have developed a bond with this GAR post and other research doors are opening. My friend and fellow genealogist Debbie Carder Mayes told me about a GAR Minute Book in our local museum library. I can’t wait to take a look at it! I’ve also been given access to some papers belonging to the Women’s Relief Corps (WRC). They were the auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. Wait until I delve into that! It’s fascinating where our genealogy research take us isn’t it?

Past Commanders

Past Commanders

Owen Francis    1882-1889
Gideon Ditto    1883
H. H. Herman    1884
T. W. Dobbins    1885
Jno. W. Crum    1886
W. H. Pockmire    1887
B. M. Moulton    1888-1889-1903
E. F. Davis    1890
W. H. Standish    1891
J. S. Karns    1892-1893
Converse Mayo    1894-1895
Chas. Vogel    1896-1897
H. G. Crum    1898
George Hall    1900-1901
W. H. Lowes    1902
A. M. Dildine    1904-1905
G. E. Copeland    1906

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

Look at their medals worn with honor! I especially like that the man on the right has his uniform on.

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

The man on the right in this photo not only has his uniform on but also his hat! I mentioned yesterday that his daughter or granddaughter lovingly has her hand on his shoulder. In this up close view there are two hands on his shoulders.

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

These men are well into their eighties but I’ll bet they came together to remember fallen comrades and honor their memory.

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

Civil War Veterans 1923 Lima, OH

I don’t know who the lady is. Perhaps the tent’s first president? But even today our members have the same medals for Tent President, Dept. President, etc.

If you can help me identify any of the men, the medals or uniforms I would appreciate it! Please leave me a comment! Thanks!

DUVCW Tent 23 Lima, OH with Veterans Oct 1928

Although none of the people in this photo are named I have to think one or some of these gents belonged to the local GAR Mart Armstrong Post No. 202. I’ll just bet some of these men I’ve listed in my many posts as I’ve transcribed the 1908 roster.

Here’s the final page of membership for the GAR’s Mart Armstrong Post No. 202.

Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Roster – Continued

Thomas, John – Co. C 31 OVI
Tompkins, W. H. – Co. E 20 OVI
Tyler, Moses C. – Co. B 2d N. H. V. I.
Taylor, Wm. H. – U. S. Navy, Ship Hartford
Toy, Nathan P – Co. H 133 OVI
Thomas, W. H. – Co. F 101 Pa. V. I.
Thayer, Isaac E. – Co. E 151 OVI
Troxel, George – Co. – 192 OVI
Underwood, Benj. L. – Co. A 183 OVI
Vogel, Chas. G. – Co. G 136 N. Y. V. I.
Vannatta, Jas. D. – Co. H 2d N. Y. V. I.
Valentine, Aaron, – Co. F 54 OVI
Watt, W. L. – Co. I 27 OVI
White, Reuben – Co. E 81 OVI
Ward, Leonard B – Co. C 4th O. V. Cav.
Westover, J. A. – Co. C 4th O. V. Cav.
Weisenmire, G. W. – Co. D 180 OVI
Wethrow, Samuel – 1st Ky. Battery L. A.
Wonnell, Edward – Co. B 151 OVI
Wollett, Jacob – Co. F 151 OVI
Walker, John – Co. D 79 Ky.
Waltz, Emanuel G. – Co. D 33 OVI
Wollett, Geo. B. – Co. B 151 OVI
Webb, Adam R. – Co. C 78 OVI
Williams, John – Co. C 11 Pa. V. Cav.
Wollett, Noah – Co. B 81 OVI
Williams, Geo. W. – Co. I 36 OVI
Worline, David A – Co. F 63 OVI
Watt, James – Co. G 54 OVI
Wilson, James A – Co. G 54 OVI
Wright, Frank – Co. F 28 OVI
Wolf, Richard E. – Co. G 49 OVI
Williams, H. C. – Co. H 32 OVI
Withers, Thomas – 1st Ky Battery
Yasel, John – Co. H 5th O. V. Cav.

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Here are some more men from the Mart Armstrong GAR Post No. 202.

Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Roster – Continued

Ream, Daniel A. – Co. I 34 OVI
Roberts, Wm. W. – Co. F 151 OVI
Ross, J. C. – Co. A 102 Pa. V. I.
Reeves, Henry S. – Co. D O. V. Cav.
Roush, Theodore – Co. F 1st O. H. Art.
Riggles, F. A. – Co. D 118 OVI
Randall, Ed. D. – Co. G 81 OVI
Rork, F. J. – Co. B 138 OVI
Reitnour, H. M. – Co. E 168 Pa. V. I.
Roberts, Wm. G. – Co. F 102 U.S. Col. Troops
Reynolds, David R. – Co. B 99 OVI
Russell, W. H. – Co. H 81 OVI
Rayhouser, N. C. A. – Co. H 42 Ind. Inf.
Ream, John A. – Co. I 34 OVI
Roush, Philip – Co. A 20 OVI
Roush, Cornelius – Co. F O.H.A.
Rathburn, William – Co. B 192 OVI
Robinson, Wm. H. – Co. F 5 U.S. Cav.
Shaw, N.E. – Co. E 26 OVI
Sherman, Aaron – Co. I 46 OVI
Solomon, C. W. – Co. E 151 OVI
Shock, Jacob – Co. D 46 OVI
Sullivan, Jas. W. – Co. D 151 OVI
Sparling, Jno. S. – Co. I 20 OVI
Siglin, Jesse – Co. D 67 OVI
Souders, J. T. – Co. K 197 OVI
Speer, Jas. W. – Co. K 180 OVI
Shrider, Thomas – Co. E 194 OVI
Smith, J. L. – Co. D 151 OVI
Sherman, Rufus – Co. I 27 OVI
Sawmiller, G. W. – Co. G 12 OVI
Shafer, Jas. H. – Co. A 12 OVI
Spahr, Preston – Co. F 6 W.V. Inf.
Shaw, Henry A. – Co. I 34 OVI
Snyder, Abdallah – Co. E 99 OVI
Steagell, John W. – Co. K 91 OVI
Stout, J. O. – Co. B Indpt. O. V. Cav.
Swift, Henry H. – Co. F 36 Iowa Inf.
Trevor, Baxter – Co. D 55 OVI
Truesdale, Urial – Co. A 118 OVI
Thomas, Morgan – Co. C 71 N.Y.V. I.

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Joseph Pillars Co. D 180 OVI

Joseph H. Pillars Co. D 180 OVI is buried in the military section of Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, OH. More than just a name, Joseph answered his president’s call for troops, after the war joined the GAR and later chose to be buried with his comrades. Soldier, rest! thy warfare o’er

Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Lomison, Jas. B. – Co. C 148 N.Y. V. I.
Leatherman, J. L. B. – Co. F 151 OVI
Lowes, Wm. W. – Co. B 79 OVI
Lock, Loren – Co. K 66 Ill. I.
Maltbie, Thos. A. – Co. B 81 OVI
Middaugh, John – Co. G 31 OVI
Marshall, Wm. H. – Co. A 180 OVI
Marshall, Hamilton – Co. D 54 OVI
Martin, Eugene – Co. F 1 Pa. Cav.
Moore, Jacob – Co. A 183 OVI
May, A. B. – Co. A 118 OVI
Marshall, Joseph R. – Co. D 54 OVI
Miller, Henry – Co. B 81 OVI
Moore, I. T. – Co. I 54 OVI
Matchett, W. H. – Co. C 13 OVI
Martin, John – Co. B 150 OVI
Maxwell, Jacob R. – Co. D 122 Pa. V. I.
Mertz, Jas. D. – Co. G 156 OVI
Miller, Issac – Co. G 54 OVI
Morris, George – Co. H 32 OVI
Manahan, E. B. – Co. D 151 OVI
Moss, Richard – 102 U. S. Col. Troops
Myers, Wm. F. – Co. K 61 OVI
Malahan, John – Co. F 20 OVI
McClintock, Andrew – Co. D 54 OVI
McNeal, Wm. – Co. I 82 OVI
McGuire, W. W. – Co. A 20 Iowa Inf.
McClelland, Benj. K. – Co. H 192 OVI
Nicholey, John S. – Co. E 151 OVI
Nye, John H. – Co. I 27 OVI
Osman, A. J. – Co. B 192 OVI
Osborne, W. C. – Co. E 151 OVI
Osborn, Calvin, – Co. C 84 OVI
Parker, Ephraim, W. – Co. E 99 OVI
Peters, Wm. S. – Co. F 13 OVI
Prophet, H. S. – Co. H 43 OVI
Price, Robt. E. – Co. F 13 OVI
Parham, Henry – Co. G 17 OVI
Pillars, Joseph H. – Co. D 180 OVI
Roberts, Lewis – Co. E 151 OVI
Roush, Frank – Co. D 192 OVI

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

So let’s take a look at some of the guys on the roster from G to L:

Roster – Continued

Gilmer, Stephen – Co. G 116 OVI
Grubb, Wm. E. – Co. C 178 OVI
Gardner, Samuel J. – Co. I 78 Pa
Hall, George – Co. A 13 Iowa V. I.
Heman, H. H. – Co. C 37 OVI
Heffner, Geo. A. – Co. D 180 OVI
Hesser, Madison – Co. I 15 OVI
Holdridge, H. A. – Co. I 192 OVI
Hiner, S. B. – A. A. Surgeon, U.S.A.
Hill, Robert N. – Co. E 81 OVI
Harley John – Co. I 141 N. Y. V. I.
Heffner, W. D. – Co. E 67 OVI
Hook, Jas. S. – Co. I 46 OVI
Hollister, O. H. – Co. I 10 Pa. R. V. C. I.
Haines, E. – Co. E 180 OVI
Halliwell, David – Co. K 64 OVI
Hall, John – 22nd Battery Light Art.
Hulliberger, S. L. – Co. H 32 OVI
Hutchinson, J. M. – Co. E 66 Ill. V. I.
Hitchcock, Moses K. – Co. A 121 OVI
Higgins, H. C. – Co. M 1 OVC
Jones, Thos. H. – Co. F 118 OVI
Jolley, Cass M. – Co. F 32 OVI
Johnson, A. L. – Co. I 21 Wis. V. I.
Jackson, E. W. – Co. G 156 OVI
Jones, Owen A. – Co. F 118 OVI
Jennings, G. – Co. C 15 OVI
Kennedy, J. B. – Co. H 19 OVI
Keifer, Wm. – Co. C 202 Pa. V. I.
Keims, W. T. – Co. K 126 Pa. V. Cal.
Kiplinger, A. P. – Co. E 60 OVI
Kennedy, Thos. R. – Co. E 195 OVI
Klatte, John – Co. C 37 OVI
Keracofe, Robert – Co. G 81 OVI
La Rue, W. A. – Co. K 33 OVI
Long, T. A. – Co. E 197 OVI
Lehman, Chris – Co. B 81 OVI
Louthan, Fred D. – Co. F 69 OVI
Lepley, Daniel – Co. D 54 OVI
Long, Wm. H. – Co. C 55 OVI
Light, Franklin – Co. G 81 OVI

When I’m through transcribing the entire Roster I’m going to tally the regiments and see which ones had the most veterans who were members of this post. Not exactly scientific but a representation of the community at the time. Already by far the 81st OVI has the most veterans. I was aware that the 81st was the regiment of this area but didn’t realize how big. The 81st OVI deserves some big time research as I look into my local Civil War history!

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

Roster – 1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202

After a wonderful holiday weekend I’m back to transcribing a local GAR Roster from 1908. I found the Roster in the papers of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865, Lizabeth A. Turner, Tent 23. I’m a member and have access to this fabulous genealogical info! The GAR held their encampment in Lima, Ohio in 1908. So that’s probably the reason for printing this roster.

Mart Armstrong is the name of the GAR Post and it was No. 202.

So today we’re getting the veteran’s names and regiments as listed on page 2 of the roster:

Conner, George – Co. D 54 OVI

Custar, Jacob – Co. A 151 OVI

Carr, Solomon – Co. E 180 OVI

Clausing, Theodore – Co. K 56 OVI

Clutter, D. W. – Co. G 71 OVI

Clark, Alva – Co. A 49 OVI

Carter, Wm – Co. K 99 OVI

Crum, Henry G. – Co. G 87 OVI

Copeland, George H. – Co. I 34 OVI

Charters, John – Co. F 43 OVI

Conrath, Israel – Co. F 206 Pa Inf

Craig, Jordan S. – Co. E 81 OVI

Dobbins, T. W. – Co. E 180 OVI

Davis, E. F. – Co. F 118 OVI

Davis, J. G. – Co. B 99 OVI

Dilley, Henry – Co. D 52 OVI

Donze, C. F. – Co. A 38 OVI

Davis, Samuel – Co. E 13 OVI

Dunifon, Peter – Co. K 46 OVI

Decker, Francis M. – Co. C 17 OVI

Dickason, John – Co. F 9 O V Cav

Downing, S. D. – Co. L 50 N.Y.V.I.

Dukeman, A – Co. F 125 OVI

Daniels, R. F. – Co. M 10 OVI

Drew, Solomon – Co B 118 OVI

Douglas, Wm – Co. D 180 OVI

Evans, S. D. – Co. F 20 OVI

Edman, Elijah – Co. B 151 OVI

Elliott, Wm. V – Co. K 15 OVI

Francis, Owen – Co. H 57 OVI

Flath, Philip – Co. F 37 OVI

Frushey, Calvin – Co. K 66 ILL.V.I.

Foster, T. E. – Co. C 151 OVI

Fletcher, Samuel M – Co. D 136 Pa. V. I.

Fisher, A. Lewis – Co. E 101 OVI

Furguson, Samuel – Co. F 4 O. V. Cal

Fisher, Chas – Co. I 46 OVI

Faurot, Wm. N. – Co. C 129 OVI

Feeman, Robert – Co. C 102 OVI

Goldsmith, Joseph – Co. A 15 OVI

Garner, Wm. V. – Co. E 81 OVI

Now something cool for me in doing the transcribing is the side notes I scribble down to eventually follow up on. Faurot is a well-known surname of one of this city’s prominent citizens of the late 19th century. So, was William Faurot a brother to Benjamin Faurot? I’ll have to check it out!

I recognize the name John Charter from my work with the 4th OVC. but this John Charters  was a veteran of the 43 OVI. I want to do some research and see if he reenlisted with another regiment.

Finally one of my Van Meter’s, George S. was killed during the war serving with the 9th OVC. Could John Dickason, Co. F 9th OVC help me out with my research on George S. Van Meter?

It’s pretty neat how I’m benefiting with new research ideas from doing some transcribing that I hoped would eventually help someone else in their family history research!

1908 GAR Roster Mart Armstrong Post No. 202