Captain Thomas W. Rose, formerly of Co. D. 91st O.V.I. stopped down to the meeting of the Republican Central Committee, last Friday, and when he had just
Military
David G. Cooper Civil War Veteran
We met David G. Cooper, of Company H., 6th Ohio Cavalry the other day and asked him for a “Narrow Escape.” The 6th Cavalry was where there was plenty of
Captain J.W. Slater
Your time has come, Captain J.W. Slater, for a “Narrow Escape,” said we to the affable drug man at Norton & Co., “the Register desires a bit of your
W. E. Rowe Civil War Veteran
W. E. Rowe Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #27Ironton Register 19 May 1887 Submitted by Debbie Meinhart “Ah there, Capt. W.E. Rowe, you were a soldier of the brave old 5th WV. And I know...
The Adventures of Marshall Pratt
The Adventures of Marshall Pratt of Virginia and how I finally learned about his war record and his association with George Washington in the French
Captain William Uriah Payne
Captain William “Uriah” Payne was born March 1, 1825 at Wilgus, Lawrence County, Ohio. He was described as 6’1″ tall, blue eyes, black hair, fair
Fifth and Ninth VA Infantry Consolidated
The two regiments were consolidated on the 1st of November, by order of the War Department. Very few of the old officers of either regiment now remain.
The Dillon Family
In the Dillion Family – When “Sherm” Dillon prepared this narrative, he interviewed family members in Ohio and West Virginia, including my grandfather, Vincent F. Dillon, of South Point. In addition to whatever direct research, he may have done, he relied on family tales, stories, and memories which were not all verified. In this narrative “Sherm” Dillon references Thomas Dillon as the first of our line to come to America. After the distribution of this narrative in 1932, “Sherm” Dillon in association with at least one other family researcher, concluded that the Thomas Dillon, here referenced as our original ancestor and quite possibly found only in family interviews, and a Peter Dillin, discovered through research, were one and the same.
Murder of Dr. Clark on Greasy Ridge
As I now write you, I am sitting up, watching the corpse of Dr. Clark, who was killed to-day by the rebels. We were waiting for the mail this morning up
Josiah Lambert
Josiah Lambert was born about 1744 in New Jersey. His parentage is uncertain. His father may have been named Daniel. Of his early life little is known,
John Ellison
August 28, 1832, Lawrence Co., Ohio. John Ellison of Fayette Township in said county, aged about 70, declares in 1777, he resided in Bedford Co., Va., now Franklin Co.
Andy Boggs Civil War Veteran
“Andy, can’t you give me that ‘Narrow Escape’ today?” said the reporter to Andrew Boggs, one of the brave boys who helped put down the Southern Confederacy.
George Conner Confederate Soldier
“Mr. George Conner, I hear you were a soldier. If so, can you give me a ‘narrow escape’ for the Register?”
“What’s that?”
“Dont you read the Register?”
Henry Miller Civil War Veteran
“What is your narrow escape?” we said to Henry Miller.
“Well, you know I belonged to the 173rd, so it will not come as a surprise if I have more than
Israel Smith Civil War Veteran
“Mr. Israel Smith, have you heard that you are under a(r)rest for a short time?”
“No, when did this happen?”
“Just now, for I want one of your narrow