Ohio Civil War » Entries, A-Z

Entries, A-Z

Rienzi

1860-1878 During the American Civil War, Rienzi was Union General Philip Sheridan’s favorite horse. This steed’s exploits became immortalized in prose and also helped … Read more

Robert Anderson

June 14, 1805 – October 26, 1871 Commander of Fort Sumter during the engagement that started the American Civil War, Robert Anderson also served … Read more

Robert Cumming Schenck

October 4, 1809 – March 23, 1890 Robert Cumming Schenck was an eight-time United States Congressman from Ohio and a major general in the … Read more

Robert E. Lee Quick Facts

Full Name: Robert Edward Lee Birth Date: January 19, 1807 Birth Location: Stratford, a family plantation in Westmoreland County, Virginia Parents: “Lighthorse” Harry Lee … Read more

Robert E. Lee, Photo

About This Image Black and White Photograph, Robert E. Lee Source and Copyright Creator Vannerson, Julian Medium Black and White Photograph Source Library of … Read more

Robert Edward Lee

January 19, 1807–October 12, 1870 Robert E. Lee was a prominent Confederate army officer who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia throughout most of … Read more

Robert Hatton

November 2, 1826 – May 31, 1862 Ohio born Robert Hatton was a United States Congressman from Tennessee and a brigadier general in the … Read more

Robert Latimer McCook

December 28, 1827 – August 6, 1862 A member of the famed "Fighting McCooks," Brigadier General Robert Latimer McCook died near New Market, Alabama … Read more

Robert Selden Garnett

December 16, 1819 – July 13, 1861 Confederate Brigadier-General Robert S. Garnett was mortally wounded at the Battle of Corrick's Ford on July 13, … Read more

Roderick Sheldon McCook

March 10, 1839 – February 13, 1886 A member of the famed "Fighting McCooks" and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Lieutenant … Read more