The following undated article on a 45th OVI reunion is from a 1903 edition of the Bellefontaine Republican, a Logan County newspaper. From the resolution to hold future reunions "on August 19" it would seem that the 1903 reunion was held on or near that date. I have typed the article exactly as is, including period spelling, capitalization and punctuation. The clipping from which the article was taken was contributed by Kenneth Graybeal, who found it in the papers of his grandfather, John M. Graybeal (see Soldier Biographies and Photos). The Loadstone of Comradeship Still Draws the Veterans Together Successful Reunion of the 45th Ohio Bellefontaine Made the Place for All Future Reunions The 45th Ohio Infantry had a larger number of Logan County soldiers in its ranks than any other regiment, during the civil war, excepting the 132d O.N.G. Three companies for the 45th were raised in Logan count, to-wit: Capt. Robert Dow's, Capt. Lewis Taylor's, and Capt. James Stovers. The regiment was mustered into service August 19, 1862, and served in the Army of the Cumberland, in East Tennessee, and the Army of the Ohio. It took part in the capture of John Morgan and his force, in the siege of Knoxville, the Atlanta campaign against Hood, (including the battles of Franklin and Nashville) and under Thomas -- some of the hardest conflicts of the war. Its severest test was in the battle of Resacca, in the Atlanta campaign. Its first Colonel was Ben. P. Runkle, who remained with the regiment during only part of its service. The reunions of the regiment for the last two or three years, had been so badly managed, and the officers elected had not attended to their duties, that it was not expected that there would be much of an attendance; but Comrades S.L. Dow and D.S. Pool sent out cards notifying all whose addresses they knew, and the number in attendance proved a gratifying surprise. Forty-one years after their muster in, they were able, after short notice, to gather 60 of the old comrades, and had a most enjoyable time. The following comrades were enrolled, the list being considerably larger than expected: Those present at the reunion and who registered are as follows: Mr. Alex. Darman, Alger, Ohio, W.J. Earl, Waynesfield, Ohio, D.S. Pool, Bellefontaine, E.H. Ewing, New Hampshire, Thomas Nickell, Lakeview, George H. Leach, Columbus, William Freshwater, Richwood, S.L. Dow, Bellefontaine, SL. Van Schryck, Hilliard, William Newhouse, Ostrander, Robert Cary, Hilliard, Samuel Austin, East Liberty, William Ballinger, Broadway, W.C. Gibbs, St. Paris, John N. Keller, Milford Center, Robert Downing, Zanesville, William Spillman, Roundhead, J.S. Earl, Waynesfield, A. Richards, Rushsylvania, Bazzel West, St. Paris, Price Castle, Quincey, J.H. Humphrey, Delaware, Alex Wilcox, Bellecenter, T. Sherman, Silvercreek, Philander Pepple, Waynesfield, John D. Sanders, Lima, H.C. Horman, Foraker, A.K. Rarery, Silvercreek, George Osborn, Kenton, George Fitzpatrick, Silver Creek, Charles Cowles, Lima, Jacob Kress, DeGraff, C.H. Walsh, Bellecenter, |
James H. Fahnestock, Fosteria, Henry M. Carter, Bellefontaine, S.K. Williams, Sidney, C.T. Almy, Forest, Jesse Lambert, Bozeman, Montana, Joel Easton, Bellefontaine, P.A. Callahan, Mingo, Martin McBeth, New Hampshire, R.B. Keller, Bellefontaine, John M. Dommer, Springfield, William Coon, Pitchin, L.B. Harmon, Rosewood, J.E. Burk, Quincey, A.R. Walker, DeGraff, Harvey Tingle, Adna, Washington, Joseph Steward, Sidney, L.B. Crow, Ridgeway, Robert Young, Urbana, Abner Collins, Payne, William H.H. Kyle, Canfield, John H. Holland, Linkville, Ind. G.W. Harnish, DeGraff, I.W. Newhouse, Milford Center, E.S. Stover, Bellefontaine, George Trobridge, Bellefontaine, John P. Neer, Urbana, Edward Campbell, Findlay, Comrade Dow was elected President of the reunion meeting, and D.S. Pool, Secretary. A committee on officers for the following year reported the following, and the report was adopted by acclamation: President. Alex. Carman, Alger. Secretary, Mrs. Lizzie Allmon-Elliot, Bellefontaine, daughter of Captain S.E. Allmon. Treasurer, R.B. Keller, Bellefontaine. A resolution was offered by Comrade J.P. Neer, of Champaign county, that future reunions be held on the 19th of August, or a week previous, and that they be held at Bellefontaine. Mr. Neer prefaced his motion by remarks, pointing out the advantages of having the reunions at a fixed place, easily accessible, and in the center of the territory from which the regiment was enlisted, and his motion passed unanimously. The following comrades were reported as having passed to their final camping ground, during the past three years. The list doubtless, does not include all, but includes all whom those present could report: Robert Ewing, Co. B, Feb. 22, 1903. John Faylor, Co. D, Feb. 14, 1903. Will Colvin, Co. D, April 18, 1903. Wm. Sickles, Co. D, 1901. Enos Bunblossom, Co. E, Sept 1, 1901. Jacob S. Loffer, Co. E, Aug. 13, 1903. Wm. Carter, Co. I, Feb. 1901. Wm. Rea, Co. E, March, 1902. Capt. Henderson, Co. G, Feb. 1903. J.W. Wilkison, Co. I. 1901. John Wilcox, Co. D, 1902. John Humphreys, Co. E, 1902. Peter Dillon, Co. H, 1903. After the business of the meeting was over a number of the comrades of the 45th, and other regiments, were called upon for remarks, and made the rest of the evening pass off quite lively. The speakers were J.K. Rarey, Alex Carman, C.H. Welsh, J.S. Earl, and LeGrand Harmon, of the 45th, J.D. Emerson, J.Q.A. Campbell, and Joseph Swisher. The reunion was heartily enjoyed and it presages, a much increased attendance a year from now. Notes. Col. Humphreys of Delaware, was the only field officer of the regiment, present. The comrades were largely vigorous looking men with dark hair. Only about half a dozen showed bald heads. One comrade, Jesse Lambert, came from Bozeman, Montana, and one, Harvey Ligle, from Adna, Washington. The REPUBLICAN compliments the 45th on its record, and its good fortune in getting so many together, nearly 40 years after the war, and promises them a hearty welcome whenever they come to our city. |
The following undated article on a 45th OVI reunion is from a 1903 edition of the Bellefontaine Republican, a Logan County newspaper. From the resolution to hold future reunions "on August 19" it would seem that the 1903 reunion was held on or near that date. I have typed the article exactly as is, including period spelling, capitalization and punctuation. The clipping from which the article was taken was contributed by Kenneth Graybeal, who found it in the papers of his grandfather, John M. Graybeal (see Soldier Biographies and Photos). The Loadstone of Comradeship Still Draws the Veterans Together Successful Reunion of the 45th Ohio Bellefontaine Made the Place for All Future Reunions The 45th Ohio Infantry had a larger number of Logan County soldiers in its ranks than any other regiment, during the civil war, excepting the 132d O.N.G. Three companies for the 45th were raised in Logan count, to-wit: Capt. Robert Dow's, Capt. Lewis Taylor's, and Capt. James Stovers. The regiment was mustered into service August 19, 1862, and served in the Army of the Cumberland, in East Tennessee, and the Army of the Ohio. It took part in the capture of John Morgan and his force, in the siege of Knoxville, the Atlanta campaign against Hood, (including the battles of Franklin and Nashville) and under Thomas -- some of the hardest conflicts of the war. Its severest test was in the battle of Resacca, in the Atlanta campaign. Its first Colonel was Ben. P. Runkle, who remained with the regiment during only part of its service. The reunions of the regiment for the last two or three years, had been so badly managed, and the officers elected had not attended to their duties, that it was not expected that there would be much of an attendance; but Comrades S.L. Dow and D.S. Pool sent out cards notifying all whose addresses they knew, and the number in attendance proved a gratifying surprise. Forty-one years after their muster in, they were able, after short notice, to gather 60 of the old comrades, and had a most enjoyable time. The following comrades were enrolled, the list being considerably larger than expected: Those present at the reunion and who registered are as follows: Mr. Alex. Darman, Alger, Ohio, W.J. Earl, Waynesfield, Ohio, D.S. Pool, Bellefontaine, E.H. Ewing, New Hampshire, Thomas Nickell, Lakeview, George H. Leach, Columbus, William Freshwater, Richwood, S.L. Dow, Bellefontaine, SL. Van Schryck, Hilliard, William Newhouse, Ostrander, Robert Cary, Hilliard, Samuel Austin, East Liberty, William Ballinger, Broadway, W.C. Gibbs, St. Paris, John N. Keller, Milford Center, Robert Downing, Zanesville, William Spillman, Roundhead, J.S. Earl, Waynesfield, A. Richards, Rushsylvania, Bazzel West, St. Paris, Price Castle, Quincey, J.H. Humphrey, Delaware, Alex Wilcox, Bellecenter, T. Sherman, Silvercreek, Philander Pepple, Waynesfield, John D. Sanders, Lima, H.C. Horman, Foraker, A.K. Rarery, Silvercreek, George Osborn, Kenton, George Fitzpatrick, Silver Creek, Charles Cowles, Lima, Jacob Kress, DeGraff, C.H. Walsh, Bellecenter, |
