Browse all Entries in the Southwest Ohio Region.
Elisha Bassett Langdon
Born on February 24, 1827 (sometimes incorrectly reported as February 27), Langdon spent his youth on his family's farm near Linwood, Ohio. Langdon's father, … Read more
George Crook
September 8, 1828–March 21, 1890 George Crook was a noted officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the Indian … Read more
George Hunt Pendleton
July 19, 1825 – November 24, 1889 George Hunt Pendleton was a Democratic Congressman and Senator from Ohio. A leading Peace Democrat during the … Read more
Gilbert Van Zandt
When he was purportedly only ten years, seven months, and sixteen days old, Gilbert Van Zandt enlisted in the Union Army, making him one … Read more
Guthrie Gray Battalion
With the American Civil War's outbreak, neither the North nor the South had sufficient military forces to conduct a war. Both the United States … Read more
Jackson Guards
With the American Civil War's outbreak, neither the North nor the South had sufficient military forces to conduct a war. Both the United States … Read more
Jacob Dolson Cox
October 27, 1828 – August 4, 1900 Jacob Cox was a nineteenth century American political and military leader who served as a brigadier general … Read more
James Monroe Trotter
February 7, 1842–February 26, 1892 Born on February 7, 1842 (some sources state that he was born on November 8, 1842 or on February … Read more
John Brough
September 17, 1811–August 29, 1865 Born on September 17, 1811, in Marietta, Ohio, John Brough had a difficult childhood. His father died when Brough … Read more
John Hunt Morgan
June 1, 1825–September 4, 1864 John Hunt Morgan was a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civil War best known for leading a raid … Read more
