Ashtabula

Eagle Brigade—Artillery.

Wayne Center (Lindenville) Cemetery. East side of State Rt. 193 north of intersection with US Rt. 322, at Wayne Center (Lindenville Corners).  Coordinates:  41° 32’ 10.6” N, 80° 39’ 54” W. are now on the web at http://ashtabulagen.org/gravestones/Wayne/Wayne%20Center.htm.

Names without photos were taken from earlier reading by Paul Phillips [...]]]>

Wayne Center (Lindenville) Cemetery

Wayne Center (Lindenville) Cemetery. East side of State Rt. 193 north of intersection with US Rt. 322, at Wayne Center (Lindenville Corners).  Coordinates:  41° 32’ 10.6” N, 80° 39’ 54” W. are now on the web at http://ashtabulagen.org/gravestones/Wayne/Wayne%20Center.htm.

Names without photos were taken from earlier reading by Paul Phillips and their are no longer stones for them. A history of the cemetery can be found at the Wayne Township Historical Society site https://sites.google.com/site/cottonwoodjim/waynetownshiphistoricalsociety.

Google map of cemetery.

Camp Johnson, Case Co. Mo., Jan. 18th, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

This evening I would chronicle facts for you. On Monday, Jan. 6th, a portion of our regiment left camp, for Jackson, Missouri. On Wednesday, the eight, a scouting [...]]]> From John Brown’s Company.

Camp Johnson, Case Co. Mo., Jan. 18th, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

This evening I would chronicle facts for you. On Monday, Jan. 6th, a portion of our regiment left camp, for Jackson, Missouri. On Wednesday, the eight, a scouting party of forty-seven went as far as Columbus. They made but a short stay in town, and started to return to Camp, when they were fired upon from the bushes by about three hundred of the enemy. Five of our men fell, one from Co. K, Mr Alfred Blanchard of Andover, Ashtabula Co. Ohio Some eight of our horses were either killed or taken by the enemy. Notwithstanding the superiority of numbers, they beat a retreat. Our men rallyed again, returned to the town and leveled it with the ground. A very large amount of property was destroyed and taken by our men . Capt. Merriman of Co. D, is one of the bravest and coolest men in our command. One of  his “boys,” fell on the first fire, but yet would not yield. He loaded his rifle and brought down another of the enemy; was shot again and then fired two shots from his revolver, before they killed him. On this march we burned some two hundred and fifty houses, lost five men, killed five of the enemy, had two men taken prisoners, one of whom was Mr. Asa Evans, from Ashtabula Co,. but they were afterwards released, and came in with the command.

I have given you a short sketch of affairs; but the truth as I believe it to be. Our men are well as usual at present.

        Yours for the Right,   Ira Slater.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 29 Jan 1862
Page 1  Column   2
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel.

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From The Twenty-Ninth.

Camp Kelley, on the Potomac, Alleghany Co. Md.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

Once from your pleasant neighborhood we feel that any word from you is precious, how ever you may feel towards us.

We left [...]]]> Army Correspondence.

From The Twenty-Ninth.

Camp Kelley, on the Potomac, Alleghany Co. Md.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

Once from your pleasant neighborhood we feel that any word from you is precious, how ever you may feel towards us.

We left Camp Chase on Friday, the 17th inst., and sat down in the mud on the morning of Sunday, in our present camp. We know very well that local feelings are ungenerous, yet we always feel inclined to monopolize the attention of your Jeffersonains. as ours was the company that sprung more immediately from among you. Indeed the National Guard Co. I feel inclined to stand first and foremost in every generous and noble effort, and to-day, amidst the first trials of the field, our boys maintain an unflinching integrity for the glory of the cause in which they are engaged, and bestir themselves with a vigor that is remarkable when ever the voice of Capt. Fitch is heard addressing “each and every one” of them, with a force that the most laggard cannot resist.

Our present camp is seven miles from Cumberland—just where the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad crosses the Potomac—and if we could only forget the mud it would be a situation that could not fail to catch the heart and eye of the poet and painter. The swollen river, the canal and its locks, and the railroad winding among the hills covered with green mountain pines, that bristling green stand like upright spears, altogether is a picture that enchants as long as the eye gazes. But the mail is closing and so must I, and wishing you ever happiness, I remain,                 Seelye.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 29 Jan 1862
Page 1  Column   2
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel.

Camp Johnson, Near Morristown, Mo., January, 12 1862.

On the 8th inst., Lieut. Col. Anthony marched out with Lieut. Snoddy, company C. Miller and Hayes, company I; Capt. Thornton, company G, and Lieut. Maryhugh, company C—that is, with those commanders and parts of [...]]]> [Correspondence to the Leavenworth Conservative.]

Camp Johnson, Near Morristown, Mo., January, 12 1862.

On the 8th inst., Lieut. Col. Anthony marched out with Lieut. Snoddy, company C. Miller and Hayes, company I; Capt. Thornton, company G, and Lieut. Maryhugh, company C—that is, with those commanders and parts of their companies. Gen. Denver had ordered us to Pleasant Hill, to recover the Government oxen lost by Maj. Hough, some weeks ago. The command returned yesterday, having secured the stock and been generally successful. The citizens here are no longer sulky and defiant; they are constantly seeking protection, signing papers and giving up arms. Twenty men in Pleasant Hill came to Col. Anthony in one day, and surrendered their arms, and seemed to be earnest in their professions of loyality.

Lieut. Snoddy brought in 120 head of mules and horses. It is a work of “superogation” to mention that forty slaves came into camp when the boys got home. They are well supplied with wagons, clothes and food, and have gone to Lawrence.

Major Herrick of the Fifteenth, with Capt. Hodgeman and a few of John Brown’s men, proceeded to Holden, Johnson county. When near Columbus Capt. Merriman, with forty men, were fired upon from the bush by a rebel force of not less than one hundred and fifty, and as soon as the fire was delivered they ran. Three of Capt. Merriman’s men were killed, one of John Brown’s and one of Company C. The country about there was scoured, and Columbus burned. The rebel band was commanded by Col. Cockerill and Col. Elliott, who was formerly a captain in the Mounted Rifles, Regular Army.

Maj. Herrick brings in about 70 guns given up by citizens.

The most peculiar feature of his expedition is the return with him of one hundred Union families. The wagons made a train three miles long. They are tired of the dangers of Missouri and will settle in Kansas or Iowa.

I regret to say that Capt. Swoyer’s bugler accidentally shot himself a few days ago.

Two thieves, Baird and Thompson, having been severely sentenced for their crimes, have deserted. We think they will be found and shot.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 29 Jan 1862
Page 1  Column   1
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel

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Capt. Burrow’s Artillery, now at Camp Dennison, have just been furnished with a full battery of Wiard’s Steel Cannon.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel” Jefferson, Ashtabula County, [...]]]> The Second Regiment (Wade and Hutchins) Cavalry, Col. Doubleday, arrived in St. Louis on the 16th.

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Capt. Burrow’s Artillery, now at Camp Dennison, have just been furnished with a full battery of Wiard’s Steel Cannon.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 22 Jan 1862
Page 4  Column   4
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel

Last week we had a report of the starting of the Twenty-ninth under orders for Virginia, and the countermanding of those orders. On Friday last they did march in good earnest, in company with there other Regiments, for Romney, Virginia, to join the Federal forces there. They [...]]]> The Twenty Ninth.

Last week we had a report of the starting of the Twenty-ninth under orders for Virginia, and the countermanding of those orders. On Friday last they did march in good earnest, in company with there other Regiments, for Romney, Virginia, to join the Federal forces there. They left Columbus at 3 P. M. on Friday, in good order and fine sprites, though they had not been paid off. This move will be very likely to having them into active service. Shortly before they left Camp Chase, they settled their organization, by the final election of officers. At a formal election, Major Clark was chosen Lt. Colonel. To fill the vacancy by the promotion of Capt. Clemmer, as Major, Lieutenant Wright was commissioned Captain of company G, Sergeant Major Williamson taking his place as Lieutenant. Orderly Russell was promoted to the post of Sergeant Major, which completed the changes. We hope to hear from the Boys in a few days, from their new quarters.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 22 Jan 1862
Page 4  Column   4
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel

Camp Dennison, Jan 9, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

Hurrah! For Kansas!

Ho! For Fort Leavenworth!

All the Excitement attanding “marching orders,” is upon us. Why it is we are called into [...]]]> From The 14th Battery O. V. A.

Camp Dennison, Jan 9, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

Hurrah! For Kansas!

Ho! For Fort Leavenworth!

All the Excitement attanding “marching orders,” is upon us. Why it is we are called into the field without arms, or with being drilled in the use of cannon and sabre, is quite as puzzling to me as the idea of the use of the secesh double-barreled shot gun, (minus the lock,) was to the Rich Mountain rebel prisoner that owned it. But however strange it may appear, our Battery have orders to move with the 2d Cavalry Regiments to join the division under Gen. Lane. A large majority of the boys are suited with this arrangement, while some think they would prefer coming under the command of “meeker” General than Uncle Jim, and would rather join an expedition not quite so extensive as the one he proposes. Being desirous of getting into service, on the whole, the plan takes first rate among the boys, and we shall be just as ready to assist Gen. Lane in demonstrating the utility of his expedition to the Union, and its destructiveness to the rebel cause, as we now are to leave Camp Dennison. When we march, is to us profound a secret as where er are going was four days since. But in all probability some days will yet elapse ere we bid adieu to our now comfortable quarters.

We have just come in from Dress Parade, and have had the unpleasant sight of seeing another soldier bid adieu to camp life and United States service, stepping to the tune “Rogue’s March.” He belonged to Company D, 1st Artillery Regiment, was from Cleveland and named James. He leaves no friends and half his hair to mourn his loss.

There has been quite a number of desertions in this regiment as well as in the Infantry here and we are not infrequently greeted with the music of the fife and drum, and the sight of the deserter as he marches between a file of soldiers with fixed bayonets or sits on the barber’s chair to undergo the pleasant operation of having half the head shaved, free of cost. With the exception, and one or two deaths from being shot in artillery drill, and a rumor of soldiers poisoned eating pies, all is quiet in camp as usual, and sojering is now so common that we make a regular business of it, and thus time passes almost as unheeded as when at home we pursued our daily round of Business. But the bugle sounds for roll call and I hasten to close.   More anon.

    Yours truly,                        Lenox.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 22 Jan 1862
Page 1  Column   4
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel

]]> http://ashtabulagen.com/14th-battery-o-v-a-camp-dennison-9-jan-1862/feed/ 0 http://ashtabulagen.com/john-browns-company-camp-johnson-4-jan-1862/ http://ashtabulagen.com/john-browns-company-camp-johnson-4-jan-1862/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:01 +0000 admin http://ashtabulagen.com/?p=2837 ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.

From John Brown’s Company

Camp Johnson, Morristown, Case Co. , Mo., Jan. 4th, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

In compliance with your request, I send you a detailed account of our movements for a few days past. Word came into [...]]]> ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.

From John Brown’s Company

Camp Johnson, Morristown, Case Co. , Mo., Jan. 4th, 1862.

To The Editor Of The Sentinel.

In compliance with your request, I send you a detailed account of our movements for a few days past. Word came into camp a few days since, that the enemy were committing depredations in the vicinity of Dayton, about 30 miles from our camp. On New Year’s morning, two hundred of the command under Col. Anthony, left camp to find them. They reached the place about daylight and found the enemy, but they retreated, firing as they ran. One Captain had his horse shot under him; another horse was wounded, but not a man of the command was injured. But not so with the enemy—eight of their number, on New Year’s morning met the fate they deserved . The place was burned, and the secession nest in that quarter broken up. The country for a space of about ten miles was scoured, and the leaders of rebellion cleaned out. The house of the notorious Capt. Scott, was visited by Lieut. S. H. Hoyt, and laid in ashes. This Capt. Scott was the man that was leader in the fight which our boys had at Sam Haze’s, and he reported Lieut. Bostwick captured in Independence, saying ha had killed his man; but Providence ordered otherwise, and the Lieutenant yet lives to battle for the right.

Property to a large amount, in horses, mules, store goods, clothing and the like were brought in by the command. The fact is that the name of Jennison is a terror throughout this entire country; and when any of his command go out, there is a scattering among the traitors. There are some men in this command whose names are a terror to secessionists: among them is Lieut. B. H. Bostwick, his thorough going method of doing business is not just liked by the enemy. The health of the command is good especially of our company—their are but two, I believe, but what are in camp. Not a man has been killed or seriously wounded notwithstanding the many reports to the contrary. We have not yet gone into winter quarters, and probably shall not at present. We have had very fine weather for the most pat so far. For three days clouds have obscured the sun, and a damp, chilly atmosphere—rather bad for taking colds—but what the men want is to work and not remain idle in camp.

P. S. I presume that property to the amount of five hundred thousand dollars, has been taken by this Regiment, since the first of November, to say nothing of the slaves that have been set at liberty; so you see the Moissourians will feel something of rigors of war.

                                                         I. B. S.

This article was published in the “Ashtabula Sentinel”
Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio 22 Jan 1862
Page1  Column  3 & 4
The newspaper is on microfilm at the Ashtabula Public Library.

This is part of a series on the Civil War in Ashtabula County as was reported in the Ashtabula Sentinel.