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Mitchell’s Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery
1861–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also served in several other regiments from other states, most notably from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Massachusetts, as well as in federal units. In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal…
Morgan’s Raid
July 8–26, 1863 Occurring in July 1863, Morgan's Raid was the only significant Confederate invasion of Ohio to take place during the American Civil War. Occurring in July 1863, Morgan's Raid was the only significant Confederate invasion of Ohio to take place during the American Civil War. Morgan led his force to northern Kentucky to…
Morgan’s Raiders
Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry soldiers were known as Morgan Raiders. During the summer of 1863, these men participated in the only significant Confederate invasion of Ohio that occurred during the American Civil War. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry soldiers were known as Morgan Raiders. During the summer of 1863, these men participated…
Mount Adams Battery
With the Civil War’s outbreak, both the North and the South were ill prepared for the conflict. Ohio Governor William Dennison hoped to utilize the state’s militia forces to assist President Abraham Lincoln in reuniting the nation. With the Civil War’s outbreak, both the North and the South were ill prepared for the conflict. Ohio…
Nathan Bedford Forrest
July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877 Known as "the Wizard of the Saddle," Nathan Bedford Forrest was a prominent Confederate cavalry officer whose reputation was stained by accusations regarding his role in the "Fort Pillow Massacre" on April 12, 1864. Nathan Bedford Forrest was born on July 13, 1821 in rural Chapel Hill, Tennessee.…
Nathaniel Prentice Banks
January 30, 1816 – September 1, 1894 Nathaniel Prentice Banks was a ten-time member of the United States House of Representatives and, during the American Civil War, one of President Abraham Lincoln's political generals. Nathaniel Prentice Banks was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on January 30, 1816. He was the first of nine children of Nathaniel…
Neil’s Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery
1863–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also served in several other regiments from other states, most notably from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Massachusetts, as well as in federal units. In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal…
Newton Jasper Kidwell
1848-1920 Captured for the final time in 1919, fifty-four years after the American Civil War ended, Ohioan Newton Jasper Kidwell was possibly the last Confederate soldier taken prisoner by Union soldiers. Born on July 4, 1848, in Fauquier County, Virginia, Kidwell came from a working-class background. His parents were yeomen farmers, who resided in Upperville,…
Official Confederate Documents of the Civil War Indexed Alpha-numerically
1861–1865 Below is an annotated list of links to official Confederate Civil War documents related to entries in Ohio Civil War Central. The list is indexed alpha-numerically. Click on any link to view a transcript of the selected document. Orders, No. –, May 24, 1861 Joseph E. Johnston announced that he had assumed command of…
Official Confederate Documents of the Civil War Indexed by Date
1861–1865 Below is an annotated list of links to official Confederate Civil War documents related to entries in Ohio Civil War Central. The list is indexed by date. Click on any link to view a transcript of the selected document. General Orders, No. 1 (Virginia Forces), April 23, 1861 Robert E. Lee announced that he…