Shockey, Chauncy P. The 7th spent the winter of 1863-1864 at this location, conducting a few expeditions into northern Georgia. Holston, William Miller, Jacob F. 7th Infantry Regiment 106255059: 50: 7th Infantry Regiment 106255060: 51: 7th Infantry Regiment . I was ordered to take my command a half mile to the left to support a section of artillery in position on commanding ground near the bank of the creek, our troops having crossed the creek without opposition. Wall, Carl M. Wooster, Fred C., Capt. research and indexing of the National Tribune Webb, Robert L. Company C Discharges: Drake, John W. Kinder, Charles R. Greten, John T. Jones, Lloyd T Walker, George M. Safford, Thomas C. Stewart, Thomas C., Pvt., to Signal Corps Following the battle of Antietam, the 7th entered camp at Bolivar Heights, Maryland. Courtney, Willis C. Rusk, Charley Col., Comdg. Leslie L. Morrison, Harry Warfule, Frank H. Smith, Enoch F. Ratliff, Hiram Carpenter, Adolphus D. Bonar, Rueben A., Assistant Surgeon, Hebron Ridgeway, William D. On that day, Union forces, including the 7th, drove Southerners from Lookout Mountain, which overlooked Chattanooga. Brindle, George W,. Pratt, Eugene L., Quartermaster Sgt. The brigade was drawn up in two lines of battle on the railroad about half a mile north of the gap, the rear line being ordered to preserve a distance of 100 yards in rear of the first line, and to act as its support. Dempster, Charles W., Cpl. Hixon, Benjamin F. unit and whether they were from within the Regiment or not. Carey, Charles A. Alban, Rees A. Regiment lost during service 10 Officers and 174 Enlisted men killed and . Pruden, William J. SIR:I would respectfully submit the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the battle of Cedar Creek, Saturday, August 9, 1862: At about 8 o'clock a.m. we moved forward, by order of Brig.-Gen. Geary, commanding the brigade, a distance of 8 miles, suffering greatly from the scarcity of water and the intense heat, from the effect of which a number of men were fatally sun-struck. Mason, Weaver E., Pvt. Halley, Samuel T. Coe, Edward J. Brooks, Herbert W., 2nd Lt. Dalton, Frank H. 1st Sgt. When we approached the foot of the line, and the Sixty-sixth and Seventh Ohio Regiments the second line, the Seventh being on the left. Wheeler, Frank Very respectfully, your obedient servant. Wolcott, William A. Cronin, James J. Brown, Oliver S. Murohy, Lincoln J. After a half hour's hard fighting on both sides, we succeeded in driving the enemy from his position under cover of the fence to the corn-field, when they fell back in confusion and disorder. Company H - see Roster. Rafferty, George E. Cox, Charles L. Mayer, Ralph Leighty, Percy J. The goal of this expedition was for Northern forces to capture the important manufacturing center of Atlanta, Georgia. Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry. 2nd Division, 20th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June, 1864. Murdock, Clarence K. Lowery, Muril C. Company G Discharges: OHIO VOLUNTEERS, Near Allatoona, Ga., June 9, 1864. Sharp, Thomas L. Umpleby, Arthur. Ferrell, Oliver M. Freeman, Frank M. Roach, Douglas They were mustered out July 6, 1864. Hawkins, Clarence F. Insley, Charles B. At about 9 o'clock p.m. we moved forward toward Cedar Creek, being detailed for picket duty. Knuth, John P. 17th Regiment, Ohio Infantry FamilySearch E. J. KRIEGER, Capt., Comdg. Grubbe, William J., Cpl. Davis, Rolo R. , Pvt. Savory, Eugene F. Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Regt. Quick, Harvey S. Schneph, Frank, Pvt., to Co. H. We started at daylight on the morning of the 27th of November for Ringgold, Ga., our position still being on the left of the brigade. The creators behind Ohio Civil War Central are historians, developers, and website specialists. Kothe, Daniel C. The 7th Regiment had previously organized for three months service, but officials requested that the regiment's members reenlist for three years service. Dolin, Thomas M., Chief Musician The 7th's commanding officer issued the following report regarding this engagement and the rest of the Chattanooga Campaign: HDQRS. This number represents those men who were documented in their biographies Harper, Harvey H. We retired, under orders from Gen. Geary, from the hill with the consciousness that we had not dishonored our flag. Libbee, Edward M. After the battle, the 7th's commanding officer issued the following report: COL.: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Regt. 7th Ohio Infantry Regiment - Wikipedia My regiment had not during any part of the day been exposed to the fire of musketry, but for some time in the afternoon we were exposed to quite a heavy fire of artillery, although not suffering any serious loss from it. Elliott, Henry Clark, James The regiment was ordered to take position behind some breast-works of rails hastily thrown up. July 6, 1864, expiration of term. Honser, Louis S. Cook, Joseph D. Howell, Ivan At about 4 p. m., when approaching the town of Cassville, found the enemy in our immediate front. Ward, Adam Johnson, James Winegarth, Albert G. Converse, Jay F., 1st Sgt 7th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry (Three Years Service) | Ohio Civil War Skip to content Ohio Civil War Menu Menu About OCWC Project Team Contribute Support Feedback Suggest A Topic Encyclopedia Civil War A-Z Topics in the Encyclopedia Glossary Browse Almanac Time Periods Today in Civil War History Antebellum Period Civil War (1861) Donocan, William A. Morris Baxter we lose a noble man, brave to rashness in battle, energetic and efficient in camp. McCollister, James C. In mid-June 1864, officials ordered the regiment to Cleveland, Ohio, due to most of the organization's members having completed their three years of service. Drapert, Fredrick H. Hammel, Edson B., to Co. H. Castle, William A., Capt. Jackson, David Lowe, Thomas W. Ludwig, Clarence Hanger, David J. Miller, John E. Milligan, Harry At about 9 a. m. we were ordered to fall in, and moved off by the road toward the east, Crossing the railroad a mile north of Resaca at noon; crossed Connesauga Creek at 5 p. m; arrived at Coosawattee Creek; found the cavalry had discovered a body of the enemy in a piece of woods on the opposite bank. Smith, Howard Col., Comdg. Compton, Fred W. In obedience to your order, I sent forward Company H, under command of Capt. to accept Commission , Lynch, William Hanshumaker, Louis S., 1st Lt., August 18, 1898 to Muster out Official roster of the soldiers of the state of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866. After the battle, the 7th's commanding officer issued the following report: HDQRS. and ed Publication date 1907 Topics United States. Corder, Stewart Sloane, Albert O., 1st Lt. Hewison, Joseph In late September 1863, officials ordered the 7th to the Western Theater, where the regiment entered camp at Bridgeport, Alabama. Rarick, Samuel A. Gibbons, Arnold E. Linn, Franklin C., Cpl.. They were mustered out August 14, 1865 at Rock, Arkansas. Rice, Charles E. Browse this collection Table of Contents Introduction Title Page INTRODUCTION. CHARLES CANDY, Comdg. The 47th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in August 13, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. noted): Moore, Harry D., Cpl. Six, Peter Charles W., 2nd Lt., August 18, 1898 to Muster out. The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 2761 men on its roster for this unit. Weaver,Collins A. Tharp, Edward S. Keller, Edward Dawson, William Hartshorn, Elum D. LIEUT. to accept Commission in U.S Marine Price, Earl E. In the mean time we were exposed to a terrible cross-fire from rebel batteries, when we lost several men killed and wounded. Rowe, W. Approximately one-half of the organization retreated to Gauley Bridge, while the remaining soldiers withdrew to Charleston, Virginia (modern-day West Virginia). Doughty, Willard Miller, Murray Johnson, Frank F. Cooke Herbert M. The regiment next marched along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, soon reaching and entering camp at Clarksburg in present-day West Virginia. Davis, Marcellus D., Pvt. Bean, Herbert Guard trains during battles of Bull Run August 28-30. Irwin, Melvin O. I tried to include only those Schweninger, Frank Left State for Clarksburg, W. Va., June 26, 1861, arriving there June 29. . Green, Frank C. Wolf, Arthur, Pvt., to Signal Corps. Karr, Irving R. The 7th Regiment, Ohio Infantry mustered in June 16, 1861 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. Cook, Branch W. Pvt. In that position we remained about an hour, when we received orders to advance in line of battle. Terrell, William F. Travis, Hes May 19, moved off soon after sunrise in an easterly direction, scarcely any of the time being on a beaten path. Braddock, Frank M. Duncan, Charles H., Pvt., to Signal Corps For more information on the history of this unit, see: Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. When relieved, I again formed my line in the hollow, and remained there until 1.30 a. m. on the morning of July 4, when my command was again ordered forward to the intrenchments, which position I held until the brigade moved out on the pike, preparatory to our return to Littlestown. An additional eighty-nine men, including two officers, died from disease or accidents. Wilking, Earnest Skinner, Charles C. Gaver, Earle E. We were repulsed, but not disgraced; humbled, but not humiliated. 7TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT | Encyclopedia of Cleveland As soon as our brigade arrived in town, it was ordered to scale the mountain beyond their right flank and to drive the rebels off. SEVENTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Bivouac, near Cassville, Ga., May 21, 1864. Deedim, George Cooley, Herman S. Estep, Jacob Expedition Slisher, Harry R. Bowen, William A. In total I could Lee, John J., Pvt. Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin. Henderson, Charles O. It remained here through the night and until 4 p.m. of Monday, the 4th instant, when it was relieved by the Fifth Ohio regiment, and ordered to move by a circuit to the left, when it encamped in a ravine near the river. When we approached the foot of the hill, the enemy, seeing our movements, made a disposition of his troops to meet us by extending his line to his right and opening a sharp and accurate fire on our advance line. 1st Brig., 2d Div., 12th Army Corps. Brown, Justus Reuter, Charles H. Black, Charles A. Matheny, William M. We were relieved about daylight, and marched back to the peach orchard. ROSTER OF 7TH BN-PROV REGT CAMP PONTANEZEH - CO B RGT SEC HOSP GR BN #14 CP GREENLEAF GA 106773848: Just before dark the regiment was ordered by Gen. Geary to move to the left to support Knap's (Pennsylvania) battery against an attack coming from the woods bordering on the southeast road. Sands, James H. Folger, Theodore Rice, Edgar, Pvt., to Signal Corps Cline, George T. Fellure, Curtis Hall, John R. May 17, again moved forward at about 12 m. After marching about eight miles halted for the night near Calhoun. [6], Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=47th_Regiment,_Ohio_Infantry&oldid=5038071. Reidell, Charles A., Pvt. Lewis, Sherman Abicht, James W. Wilkins, Clarence D. W.R. CREIGHTON, Col., Comdg. Shumate, Guy O. Brown, John C. Koenler, Malcom Boring, Guy A., Pvt. It moved east with the brigade through the woods about half a mile, remaining there until ordered back. Hand, Harry E. McClure, Charles A. Pancake, Edward D. Wilson, Albert to Co. H, West, William, Capt. Fearon, M.G. Voorhes, Alfred N. Voorhis, George H., Pvt. Norman, John D. Pryor, Isaac M. relieved from active duty. New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 26-June 5. The unit served its term of service within the Mc Kean, John W. Steel, John L. Alberts, James W., Pvt., to Co. H Stouffer, Wine B. The 7th did not participate in this engagement but did advance with Cox's command to Dogwood Gap, Virginia (modern-day West Virginia) in an attempt to intercept the retreating Southerners. Ray, Victor L. Mason, George E. Allen, Carlos B., 1st Lt. Fisher, John I. Frinkbone, Allen T., Cpl. It was then moved under your directions out on to the pike, and advancing toward Gettysburg, but turned from the pike to our right at the same place which we had in the morning when first advancing. Raynolds, Ernest E. This page was last edited on 5 December 2022, at 20:44. McCullough, David R. The pieces were soon silenced by the Thirteenth New York Battery and our skirmishers in front. On reaching the foot of the hill, finding that I was the only officer of the regiment not disabled, I took command, rallied the men, and rejoined the brigade. Farmer, Thomas A. Company C - many men from Auglaize County. With some delay my command crossed and advanced to the hill on the opposite bank. Irvin, Harvey L. Pickering, Charles O. Walcott, Edgar M. Harriman, Edgar B. Gross, Edward M., 1st Lt. Ishler, James A. Carnes, Grafton Here we were ordered to remain and throw up breast-works, which was done very hastily. My command was ordered to take a position under cover of some hastily constructed breast-works, and after remaining there about two hours, was ordered forward about a mile, and then formed in line of battle in the rear of the One hundred and forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers and on the left of the Fifth Ohio Volunteers. Field & Staff numbers were very difficult to determine In a few moments, by order of Gen. Geary, I moved my command over the wall into the road, throwing out to the front 20 men, under charge of Sergeant [Isaac] Stratton, to act as skirmishers. Hulbert, Clyde B. Peters, John H. SEVENTH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, Wauhatchie, Tennessee, December 3, 1863. Richard, Samuel T. Eppelin, Theodore C. Hedrick, W. E., Quartermaster Sgt. We took position in rear of Knap's battery, on the west side of Cedar Creek, forming in line of battle nearly due north and south, and remained there until 3.30 p.m., when we changed position by the right flank to support the right-center battery. Schreiner, Fredrick W. Stackhouse, Doctor J. Fettersm George C., Cpl. Rosser, Reno Battle of Winchester March 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Virginia, to Taylor, John R. Official roster of the soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the "Mud March" January 20-24. Miller, Claude L. Martin, James V. Isham, William J, Pvt. Bartlett, Harry G. Dickard, Randall The loss will not be felt by us alone; it will be felt throughout the corps and at home. Isaac C. Jones; officers wounded, Capt. In the death of Adjt. McGuire, John The 7th and the 5th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry endured the brunt of the assaults. Elrod, William E., Pvt. The unit served its term of service within the continental U.S. Eddy, Charles D., Pvt. Seventh Regt. Whitman, James S. Near Cassville May 19. Chase, Frank E. Bacon, Edward O. The regiment was relieved by the Fifth Ohio Volunteers, and retired to the ravine in the rear, where it remanied until the evening of the 30th instant, when it was ordered to relieve the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the first line of intrenchments. Rhoads, William H. Kady, John We remained there about an hour, when we advanced to support the line of skirmishers thrown out by the enemy, then advancing in force in line of battle. Seifert, Birchard R. H. At 9 p. m. received orders to rejoin the brigade, then in camp on the opposite bank. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Dawson, Arthur C. Ohio Vol. The regiment included men from Cleveland, Painesville, Oberlin, Warren, Youngstown, Norwalk, and Franklin, Ohio. Alberts, James W. McCracken, Herbert L. Jacox, John L In late December 1862, Confederate General James Ewell Brown Stuart's cavalry attacked Dumfries, but the 7th relatively easily repulsed the assault. McKiernan, Edward I. Walker, Harry J. Kennedy, John H. Ray, Peter G. Here arms were stacked and the men laid down to rest. Daniel, Walter V., Pvt. McNeer, Robert E.L. Stichcomb, Dell W., 1st Lt. Hovey, Jusdon, H. Maj., Lower Salem Champlin, Herbert B. Atwood, Septimus Burwell, William Hartman, Fred McKinstry, Kossuth T. Davis, William Smith, Emery F. A by the carelessness of Company I, Fifth U. S. Artillery, which was in our rear. This order I obeyed by deploying a portion of my command as skirmishers 200 yards in the rear of my main force, which followed to the foot of the mountain. Sowers, Marvin L. Miller, George Eads, John W. Parsons, Edward J., Quartermaster Sgt. to Loop Creek and Fayetteville November 1-15. Mish, Ralph Y. OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, In Field near Culpeper Court-House, August 9, 1862. At this point the regiment was sent to occupy the rifle-pit, and remained in it while the troops were falling back across the cleared field south of the Plank road. Haynes, Arthur - Many men from Cuyahoga County[9], Company I - see Roster.- Many men from Mahoning County[10]. Taylor, Horace S. Milnor, Edwin B. Hambeton, Benjamin F., Pvt. Nothing of interest occurred during the day; we halted for the night at the foot of Pigeon Mountain. Kelley, Frank Moseman, William M. 22-23. Wallace, Edmund S. Cope, Clarence E., Pvt. Mercer, Jesse C. Putman, Robert P. C. Nesper, Lieut. West, Thomas Colburn, Charles E. Morris, Edgar H. On August 9, 1862, the Army of Virginia, including the 7th, advanced to Culpepper, Virginia and, then, to Cedar Mountain, Virginia, where "Stonewall" Jackson's command held a strong position. Mountain August 9. At 4.45 o'clock the same morning it crossed the pontoon bridge at the United States Ford to the north side of the Rappahannock River, and arrived at the old camp near Aquia Landing, Va., early thursday afternoon, the 7th instant. Brown, Guy H. Farmer, Orval D. Moore, Guy H. Jones, Forney C. During the Atlanta Campaign, the 7th's commanding officer issued the following reports: HDQRS. Following this expedition, the 7th entered camp at Hampshire Heights, Virginia (modern-day West Virginia), eight miles from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Dempsey, Thomas A. Fosterville, October 6 (Detachment). In mid-December 1861, the 7th traveled to Romney, Virginia (modern-day West Virginia). The Northerners slowly withdrew to northern Virginia to the vicinity of Washington. Clark, Harry L. Hillyer, George E. Maj. O. J. CRANE, Commanding First Brigade. Carnes, Roy R. Barr, Charles R. Ankrom, Harry Coven, William C. Perry, William J., Pvt. (INFANTRY), Loudoun Heights, Va., September 25, 1862. Gorsuch, William T. to August, 1862. George, Fred W. Sickles, Lester E. Rodgers, Charles Lewis, John G. Rose, William W. Needham, Charles W. H., 2nd Lt. Morgan, Everett H. 1st Sgt. Hathaway, William R. Gray, Charles S., Quartermaster Sgt. Jacob Grant, Charles Harlow, William F., Pvt. Lafollett, John Temple, Robert M., Cpl. Fox, Charles W. Gudgeon, Lanle, Pvt. Lamneck, Edwin Jones, Edward L., 1st Lt. Battle of Chancellorsville May 1-5. Thompson, John Hartley, John Brooks, Frank O, 2nd Lt. Men who died of wounds within a few days of the battle in which they were lhardman@onecom.com. The Union forces eventually withdrew from the battlefield, with the 7th acting as the rear guard. 5. Feuchtner, Leo A., Pvt. Gen.'s Hooker and Geary, with their staffs and body guard, were well up with, and at times in advance of, the skirmish line. Seventh Regt. Dewees, Henry S.H. Effinger, Virgil A., Pvt. Original data: Official roster of the soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, Vols. Goodin, John J. Jones, Charles Richard Whitmer, Charles E. Davis, William L. Ohio Volunteers Infantry in the late engagement at Chancellorsville, Va.: The regiment arrived at Chancellorsville Thursday p.m., April 30, and encamped for the night on the road leading southeast from Chancellorsville, on the south of the Fredericksburg Plank road. Charles Smith, Walter G. Kirsh, Fred Jr. At 11.30 p. m. July 2, I was ordered to form my command. Carson, Clarence C. Bridgeport, Ala., till May. Pickens, Julius Dewitt, Herschel M. Jullen, Otto F. A. SEYMOUR, Capt., Commanding Seventh Ohio Volunteers. Martindill, Milliard L. Chick, Berry King, Thomas, Pvt., to Co. H Martin, Emory SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by my command in the engagement on the 8th instant on Rocky Face Ridge, at Mill Creek Gap: At about 2 p. m. the column, moving by the right flank under cover of the woods and just issuing to the open fields, was ordered into line. Breece, Charles A, Pvt. Molan, Walter H. Hare, Frank, 1st Sgt., Following the Battle of Gettysburg, the 7th advanced into Virginia. to Signal Corps Early in the morning of July 4, Corpl. Roster. Myers, John When in the edge of the woods, I formed my command in line of battle, and, in compliance with orders, I advanced forward double-quick, and relieved the Sixtieth New York Volunteers. 7th Ohio Infantry Soldier Roster - Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866, Volume 2, by Ohio Roster Commission (Joseph B. Foraker, Governor, James S. Robinson, Sec'y of State and H. A. Axline, Adjutant-General), 1886 Regimental History Seventh Infantry. Woltz, James M., Battalion Adjutant, Chillicothe noted): Heydrick, Gilbert F. Howard, Harry Baker, Benjamin About 11 a. m. July 3, I observed a white flag thrown out from the rocks in front of our intrenchments. It is meant to provide a better understanding of the participation of the Regiment in the Civil War, particularly the ten companies which comprised it. Sams, Eber J. Hosey, Manford A. Anspaugh, Josiah Everhart, James M. Service [ edit] The 77th Ohio Infantry was organized in Marietta, Ohio, beginning October 28, 1861, and mustered in for three years service under the command of Colonel Jesse Hildebrand. Blair, Wiley G. On June 29, 1861, the organization marched to Weston, Virginia (modern-day West Virginia), where the 7th seized sixty-five thousand dollars from the local bank. Forty men were sent to the crest of the hill in advance as sharpshooters, their position being protected by piles of rails, breast-works having been built and artillery got into position on a commanding hill a few paces in our rear. Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin, 7th Regiment Ohio Volunteer, Infantry (Three Years Service) (1861-1864), Beginning United States Civil War Research, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, FS Library Film 1486453, Film 1688770 Item 2, Film 1550597, FS Library Film 1723590; Film 1688771 Item 3, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=7th_Regiment,_Ohio_Infantry&oldid=5038662. Cox, Harry G. Hankison, Worle H. Kerr, Patrick M Point Pleasant, Ohio, Birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, Surrender at Appomattox Court House, McLean House Location, Ohio Generals and Officers of the Civil War, Image Gallery, Battle of the Wilderness, Federal Lines on North Side of Orange Plank Road, Photo, Siege of Vicksburg, Fight in the Crater of Fort Hill, June 25, 1863, Illustration. Col. O. J. Crane. Dawson, Carlos Hodge, Harry E. Hyland, James F. Broom, Henry Thompson, Charles B. Hitchcock, John W. Long, Albert Magley, Robert , Pvt., to Co. G The 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment lost 10 officers and 174 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 2 officers and 87 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War. Lowe, Joseph R. Mustered out July 6, 1864, expiration of term. Chambers, William F. Crabtree, Fredrick B., Pvt. One man of my command was severely wounded in the face by a musket-ball. Posey, Alexander SEVENTH REGT. Ohio Civil War Central also displays ads from third-party networks. Stitt, Jon G. Davis, John D. Jarrett, Sidney A. Laurie, William McCullough, George I. Riley, John Charles Gooch, Harry L. overall sense. Hill, Hubert O. Hanshumaker, Louis S., 2nd Lt., July 12 to August 18, 1898 Hare, Stricklin, William P. Thomas, Daniel H. The weather at this time was very foggy and rainy, making it impossible to distinguish friend from foe at the distance of a few yards. Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the engagement of July 2 and 3, near Gettysburg, Pa.: On Thursday morning, July 2, we were encamped on the left side of the Gettysburg and Littlestown pike. Bible, Howard The 7th remained in the defenses of Washington until early September 1862, when the organization joined the Army of the Potomac's pursuit of the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virginia, which had launched an invasion of Maryland.