Individual Details
David Buchanan LEE
(Bet 21 Oct 1830 and 1832 - 1 Nov 1895)
1 Jun 1850, Dist. No. 184, Ashland Co., OH, stamped pg 94;
Josiah Lee, head, 54 (1795-96), born Mass., merchant, real estate of $2, 000
Agnus Lee, 50 (1799-1800), born NY
David Lee, 20 (1829-30), born OH, farming, attended school within the year
Robert Lee, 17 (1832-33) born OH
Oliver Lee, 14 (1835-36) born OH
Jacob Lee, 22 (1827-28) born OH. Listed as "idiotic"
George Lee, 5 (1840-41) born OH, idiotic. [note: Jacob listed above him, marked Idiotic. Ditto marks for George in that column]
Ruena Lee, 12 (1837-38) born OH.
Note that in 1850 census, the children are listed out of order and son James and his family are the 3rd family away on same page.
Civil War Pension card, copy in file. Hard to read.
David B. Lee, widow Augusta Lee
C 3 Ohio Cav
K 178 Ohio Inf
Filed for Invalid Pension 9 Feb 1865 (? - blurry) application No.101,936, certificate No. 64340
Filed for Widow's Pension 12 Nov 1895, application No. 623,493,certificate No. 446,017, filed from Kansas.
From ancestry civil war soldier database:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about David B. Lee
Name: David B. Lee
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment Name: 178 Ohio Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 178th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
COMPANY: K
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Sergeant
Rank Out Expanded: Sergeant
Film Number: M552 roll 63
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment Name: 3 Ohio Cavalry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 3rd Regiment, Ohio Cavalry
COMPANY: C
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Film Number: M552 roll 63
American Civil War Soldiers
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Enlistment Date: 26 Aug 1864
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 26 August 1864 at the age of 33.
Enlisted in Company K, 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 26 Sep 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 28 Sep 1864.
Mustered Out Company K, 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 29 Jun 1865 at Charlotte, NC.
Sources: 17
American Civil War Soldiers
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Enlistment Date: 26 Sep 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 26 September 1861 at the age of 31.
Enlisted in Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio on 8 Oct 1861.
Received a disability discharge from Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio on 3 Jul 1862.
Sources: 17
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio
Date of Organization: 11 Dec 1861
Muster Date: 4 Aug 1865
Regiment State: Ohio
Regiment Type: Cavalry
Regiment Number: 3rd
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 1
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 6
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 58
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 229
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
OHIO
THIRD CAVALRY
(Three Years)
Third Cavalry. - Cols., Louis Zahm, James W. Paramore,
Charles B. Seidel, Horace N. Howland; Lieut.-Cols., Douglas A.
Murray, Darius E Livermore; Majs., John H. Foster, James S.
Brisbin, Charles W. Skinner, Leonard Adams, Thomas D. McClel-
land, Martin Archer, Francis P. Gates. This regiment was or-
ganized from the state at large, at Monroeville, Huron county,
from Sept. 4 to Dec. 11, 1861, to serve for three years. In
March, 1862, it was ordered to Nashville, Tenn., and arrived
there on the 18th. In September the 1st battalion of the regi-
ment had a sharp engagement at Munfordville, Ky., with three
times its own number and drove them into their works in three
separate charges. It lost 2 killed and 12 wounded, and the en-
emy lost 38 killed and 60 wounded. Near Bardstown the same
battalion, reinforced by two companies of the 2nd Ohio and 3d
Ky. cavalry, attacked the enemy 1,200 strong, but without suc-
cess, the battalion losing 6 men killed, 20 wounded and 17 cap-
tured. In October a detachment of the regiment, with a portion
of the 4th cavalry, numbering in all 250 men, was completely
surrounded near Lexington by John Morgan's forces and after an
obstinate resistance was compelled to yield to superior num-
bers. During the first day's fight at Stone's river the regi-
ment was actively engaged and suffered considerable loss. On
the second day it left the field to escort a train of 4,000
wagons to Nashville for supplies. The train was attacked at
Stewart's creek by Wheeler's Confederate cavalry and the regi-
ment, supported by the 10th Ohio infantry, repulsed the Confed-
erates with severe loss. After the battle of Stone's river the
regiment was sent in pursuit of the enemy, and near Middleton,
Tenn., attacked his rear-guard, capturing one of his trains.
During the battle of Chickamauga it occupied a position at
Lafayette, on the extreme left of the Federal lines, where it
was attacked by the Confederates and forced back to Charleston,
Tenn. After the battle the regiment moved as the advance of
Gen. Crook's forces in pursuit of Wheeler's cavalry through
Tennessee, engaging them at McMinnville and on the Shelbyville
pike. The latter engagement was a handsome and successful cav-
alry fight, in which Wheeler's forces were completely routed
and demoralized, large numbers of the Confederates being killed
and captured, while the regiment lost but 2 men killed and 23
captured. In Jan., 1864, the regiment re-enlisted and on the
expiration of the 30-days' furlough returned to duty. Through
the efforts of Maj. Charles W. Skinner and Capt. E. M. Colver
nearly 1,000 recruits were enlisted and on its return to the
front at Nashville, the regiment numbered over 1,500 strong.
In May it was engaged at Courtland, Ala., with the Confederate
Gen. Roddey's command, the Confederates being routed with the
loss of upward of 30 men killed and wounded. At Moulton the
regiment was attacked by the same force in camp before day-
light, and although partially surprised, it rallied, drove the
enemy from the field, and pursued him. Reaching Rome, the regi-
ment was assigned to a position on the left flank of Sherman's
army and participated in the engagements at Noonday creek and
Kennesaw mountain. After crossing the Chattahoochee river it
was engaged in the battle of Peachtree creek. In the flanking
movements on Jonesboro it was in Gen. Garrard's cavalry divi-
sion and was the first to attack the enemy's forces at Love-
joy's Station, taking possession of the railroad. In the first
battle of Franklin, Tenn., the regiment occupied a position on
the left of Gen. Thomas' forces and was engaged with the Con-
federate cavalry. It was then engaged in the Wilson raid
through Alabama and Georgia and in the battles of Selma, Ala.
and Macon, Ga. In the engagement at Selma it lost heavily in
killed and wounded. The regiment was mustered out on Aug. 4,
1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Stone's River after battle report:
Report of Lieut. Col. Douglas A. Murray, Third
Ohio Cavalry, including skirmishes at Franklin, December 26-27, and
Overall's Creek, December 31.
HDQRS. THIRD OHIO CAVALRY, In Camp near
Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 6, 1863.
COL.: In compliance with instructions received from your
headquarters, I have the honor to report, for your information, the part
taken by the Third Ohio Cavalry in the several engagements in which
the regiment was engaged since leaving Nashville, Tenn., on December
26 last, on which day we proceeded to Franklin, driving the enemy
there from and taking possession of the town; took some 10 prisoners.
Remaining in town some time, we recrossed the river, and marched
across the country to Wilson Creek pike, about 14 miles from Nashville,
and encamped, arriving in camp at about 10 p. m.
On the 27th, the Third Battalion of the regiment moved toward
Franklin, and found that the enemy had in strong force again taken
possession of the town; the battalion drove in their pickets under a
heavy fire, killing 3 of them. Seeing that the enemy were in such force,
the commander deemed it prudent to retire, and rejoined the regiment,
which picketed the roads, &c., in the vicinity of its camp.
On the 28th ultimo, proceeded to Triune and encamped, leaving early
next morning across the country toward Murfreesborough, proceeding
about 5 miles in that direction, when attacked by the enemy's pickets in
force, which we drove, skirmishing, they frequently making a stand,
which we each time broke, and still drove them about 5 miles.
The 30th ultimo, ordered to proceed to Stone's River; proceeded but a
short distance when attacked by the enemy's pickets; the enemy were in
force in our front with artillery. We therefore retired, forming on the
high ground in our rear to receive them, their pickets, or patrol,
advancing, which we repulsed. In the evening our brigade was
re-enforced by one battery of artillery and three regiments of infantry,
and proceeded in reconnaissance to the left of the enemy's lines,where
we found Gen. Hardee's corps d'armee ready, in line of battle, to
receive us. We retired, and encamped in the woods, about 2 miles in
front of the enemy's lines.
On the morning of the 31st we formed; shortly after the enemy appeared
in large force, both on our left, center, and right, evidently endeavoring
to cut us off. The brigade of infantry to our left gave way,retreating in
confusion through our lines, letting the whole force of the enemy's
artillery, cavalry, and infantry fall upon us, which compelled us
gradually to retire toward the main body of our army. The regiment
covering the entire rear of the brigade, supporting one infantry regiment
on our right, drove back, with heavy loss, a large force of cavalry
which charged upon us, under cover of a piece of artillery, firing
well-directed shells, which passed over us. The enemy being in such
force, we had to retire about three-fourths of a mile, when an
aide-de-camp of Gen. McCook rode up, informing us that the train
close by was Gen. McCook's entire ammunition train, which must be
saved at all hazards; on intimation of which the regiment was
immediately formed for its protection, holding the enemy in check until
the entire train, with the exception of a few disabled wagons that could not be
moved, was safely withdrawn. The regiment then moved between the
enemy and train as far as the Mufreesborough pike, where we found the
enemy making a fierce attack upon Gen. Thomas' train, when we
again repulsed them at several points, taking many prisoners and saving
that entire portion of the train. The attack of the enemy was furious and
desperate, which required the greatest firmness and bravery to resist.
Col. Kennett was an eye-witness to the determined bravery of a
portion of the regiment rescuing the train from the enemy, which were
in force at the hospital on the Murfreesborough pike. The regiment then
formed in the field near the hospital, where the brigade soon assembled
and reformed, and advanced toward the enemy's left. Soon came up to
the enemy's cavalry, supported by artillery, when several other
skirmishes ensued during the evening, the enemy's entire object seeming
to be to take the train.
On the 1st instant, received orders to proceed to Nashville in charge of
train, consisting of some 200 or 300 wagons. When about 2 miles on the
Nashville side of La Vergne, we were attacked by Gen. Wheeler's
brigade of cavalry, which made several dashes on the train, and were
repulsed. They then attacked our rear in force. After a well-contested
fight, our regiment put them to flight in disorder, killing 9 of themand
wounding several, and arrived in Nashville at 9 p. m. and encamped.
The 2d instant, remained in Nashville and procured forage for our
horses, furnishing working party and escort to forage train.
The 3d instant, left Nashville for Murfreesborough in charge of hospital
and ammunition trains. Attacked again in force by Wheeler's brigade of
cavalry on the Nashville side of La Vergne, which was repulsed with a
loss of 15 on their side and some 8 or 9 prisoners taken; among the
latter the adjutant of the Third Alabama Cavalry. Two of our
non-commissioned officers, I regret to inform you, were severely and
dangerously wounded, whom we had to leave in a house on the
road-side.
Arrived at camp, near Murfreesborough, at 1 a. m., 4th instant, with
the train all safe, with the exception of one wagon of the regiment that
was cut off by the enemy, and is now supposed to have returned to
Nashville.
On the evening of the 4th, proceeded with brigade toward
Murfreesborough as far as Stone's River, and returned to camp.
On the 5th instant, proceeded again with brigade to Murfreesborough,
and beyond it about 4 1/2 miles, where we halted, taking several
prisoners, and returning to camp about 7 p. m.
I have much pleasure in informing you that the conduct and behavior
of both officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the
regiment have been highly creditable, with not a single instance to the
contrary in the regiment.
Inclosed please find list of casualties that have occurred since December
26, 1862, to January 5, 1863.*
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. A. MURRAY,
Lieut.-Col. Third Ohio Cavalry, Comdg. Regt.
Col. L. ZAHM,
Comdg. Third Cavalry Brigade, First Cavalry Division.
__________
Report of Maj. James W. Paramore, Third Ohio Cavalry,
including skirmishes at Overall's Creek, December 31, and at La
Vergne, January 1.
HDQRS. THIRD OHIO CAVALRY, January 8, 1863.
SIR: There are a few incidents in the recent series of battles in which
we were engaged which, not having fallen immediately under your
observation or of the regimental commander, have escaped notice; and
being under my immediate command, in justice to the brave officers and
men engaged, I deem it my duty to make this special report.
In the severe fighting of Wednesday, the 31st ultimo, which fell so
heavily upon your brigade, you will recollect, when we had been forced
back as far as Gen. McCook's ammunition train, and were drawn up
in front of it for its protection, the furious charge of the enemy's
cavalry, preceded by a shower of shells, caused a pretty general
stampede of our cavalry, led off my the Second Tennessee on our right,
and followed by the Fourth and First Ohio, and the First Battalion of the
Third Ohio Cavalry. At that juncture an aide of Gen. McCook came
up to me, and informed me that "that was their entire ammunition train,
and must be held at all hazards." I gave orders accordingly to the left
wing of the Third Ohio Cavalry, under my command, and I am happy
to report that they held their position and did not break their lines nor
join in that stampede, but received the galling fire of the enemy with the
firmness of heroes, and maintained their ground till all the wagons,
except a few that were disabled or deserted by the teamsters, had safely
reached the lines of our infantry.
The enemy, seeing our determination and bold resistance, turned and
left us, and pursued the broken columns of our cavalry that had fled.
We then wheeled, and charged upon their rear with terrible effect
(scattering their columns in worse confusion, if possible, than they had
just routed the balance of our brigade), killing a number of men and
horses and taking some 10 or 12 prisoners, and releasing a large number
of our brigade that they had captured. We pursued them over to the
Murfreesborough pike, Capt. McClelland, commanding Squadrons E
and F, taking the right of the pike, and the balance of the command,
with myself, taking the left.
When within a short distance of the hospital we again encountered a
large force of the enemy coming back to take possession of the train.
We at once engaged them, although at least double our numbers, and
after a severe struggle put them to flight, with a loss of several killed,
wounded, and prisoners. The bravery and daring of Capt.'s Wood and
Colver, and their respective commands on this occasion, challenged my
admiration. I also learned that Capt. McClelland, with his squadron,
engaged the enemy farther up the pike, beyond the hospital, with
Col. Kennett and a portion of the Third Kentucky Cavalry, and, after
a fierce contest, repulsed them. We then quietly formed in line and
awaited the reassembling of the brigade. Then be it spoken to their
praise, that the Second and Third Battalions of the Third Ohio Cavalry
did not run nor break their lines during that day's severe fighting.
This result is greatly attributable to be coolness and bravery of Capt.'s
McClelland, Wood, and Colver, and their lieutenants. It was also this
portion of the regiment that repulsed the attack of the enemy on the rear
of our train the next day near La Vergne as we were proceeding to
Nashville, and brought safely into Nashville two pieces of cannon,
three caissons full of ammunition, and a wagon loaded with new
carbines and ammunition, which had been abandoned by their cowardly
teamsters.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. W. PARAMORE,
Maj., Cmdg. Left Wing, Third Ohio Cavalry.
Col. L. ZAHM,
Cmdg. Second Cavalry Brigade.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 642-29 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXXII.
[Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.]
Battles Fought
Fought on 3 Aug 1862.
Fought on 5 Aug 1862.
Fought on 24 Aug 1862 at Lebanon, KY.
Fought on 4 Oct 1862 at Bardstown, KY.
Fought on 17 Oct 1862 at Lexington, KY.
Fought on 18 Oct 1862 at Lexington, KY.
Fought on 13 Nov 1862 at Silver Springs, TN.
Fought on 15 Nov 1862 at Gallatin, TN.
Fought on 15 Nov 1862.
Fought on 29 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 30 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 1 Jan 1863 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 6 Feb 1863.
Fought on 16 Jul 1863 at Pulaski, TN.
Fought on 19 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 20 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 7 Oct 1863 at Shelbyville Pike, TN.
Fought on 7 Oct 1863 at Farmington, TN.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863 at Near Fayetteville, TN.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863.
Fought on 20 Oct 1863 at Frog Springs, GA.
Fought on 15 Nov 1863 at Woodville, AL.
Fought on 25 Nov 1863 at Cleveland, TN.
Fought on 2 Dec 1863 at Philadelphia, TN.
Fought on 12 Jan 1864.
Fought on 23 Feb 1864 at Dalton, GA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Columbia, TN.
Fought on 29 May 1864 at Moulton, AL.
Fought on 11 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1864 at Vining Station, GA.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 23 Jul 1864 at Near Decatur, GA.
Fought on 17 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 19 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Lovejoy Station, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 5 Sep 1864.
Fought on 23 Oct 1864 at Lookout Mountain, TN.
Fought on 25 Oct 1864 at Gadston, AL.
Fought on 14 Nov 1864 at Marysville, TN.
Fought on 3 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.
Fought on 22 Mar 1865 at Cherokee Station.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 16 Apr 1865 at Columbus, GA.
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio
Date of Organization: 26 Sep 1864
Muster Date: 29 Jun 1865
Regiment State: Ohio
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 178th
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 0
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 0
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 66
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
OHIO
ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY
(One Year)
One Hundred and Seventy-eighth Infantry. - Col., Joab A.
Stafford; Lieut.-Col., Aaron C. Johnson; Maj., John C. Hamil-
ton. This regiment was organized at Camp Chase, Sept. 26,
1864, to serve for one year, and was at once dispatched by rail
and river to Nashville, with orders to report to Maj.-Gen.
George H. Thomas for duty. It remained in Nashville some two
weeks, performing guard duty, when it was sent to Tullahoma,
Tenn., where it composed part of the post command. The post at
Tullahoma was evacuated in the winter of 1864 and the regiment
was sent to Murfreesboro, where it remained during the siege.
After the defeat of Gen. Hood's army at Nashville the regiment
was ordered to North Carolina. It landed at Morehead City with
the 23d corps and a few days thereafter participated in a skir-
mish with the enemy at Wise's Forks. After the surrender of
Johnston's army the regiment was ordered to Charlotte, N. C.,
where it performed garrison duty, until mustered out on June
29, 1865, in accordance with orders from the war department.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Battles Fought
Fought on 30 Nov 1864 at Elk River, TN.
Fought on 6 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 7 Dec 1864 at Wilkerson's Pike, TN.
Fought on 7 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 14 Dec 1864 at Wilkinson's Pike, TN.
Fought on 14 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 10 Mar 1865 at NC.
Fought on 8 Apr 1865 at Wilmington, NC To Goldsboro, NC.
Some specific dates are not yet verified - they came from gedcoms at ancestry.com, by "unknown", one of which was a grandchild of this couple. Another public member tree has David's parents as Josiah Leeand Agnus, but has no sources. Also didn't have David's middle name.
Josiah Lee, head, 54 (1795-96), born Mass., merchant, real estate of $2, 000
Agnus Lee, 50 (1799-1800), born NY
David Lee, 20 (1829-30), born OH, farming, attended school within the year
Robert Lee, 17 (1832-33) born OH
Oliver Lee, 14 (1835-36) born OH
Jacob Lee, 22 (1827-28) born OH. Listed as "idiotic"
George Lee, 5 (1840-41) born OH, idiotic. [note: Jacob listed above him, marked Idiotic. Ditto marks for George in that column]
Ruena Lee, 12 (1837-38) born OH.
Note that in 1850 census, the children are listed out of order and son James and his family are the 3rd family away on same page.
Civil War Pension card, copy in file. Hard to read.
David B. Lee, widow Augusta Lee
C 3 Ohio Cav
K 178 Ohio Inf
Filed for Invalid Pension 9 Feb 1865 (? - blurry) application No.101,936, certificate No. 64340
Filed for Widow's Pension 12 Nov 1895, application No. 623,493,certificate No. 446,017, filed from Kansas.
From ancestry civil war soldier database:
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about David B. Lee
Name: David B. Lee
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment Name: 178 Ohio Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 178th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
COMPANY: K
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Sergeant
Rank Out Expanded: Sergeant
Film Number: M552 roll 63
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Ohio
Regiment Name: 3 Ohio Cavalry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 3rd Regiment, Ohio Cavalry
COMPANY: C
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Film Number: M552 roll 63
American Civil War Soldiers
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Enlistment Date: 26 Aug 1864
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 26 August 1864 at the age of 33.
Enlisted in Company K, 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 26 Sep 1864.
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 28 Sep 1864.
Mustered Out Company K, 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 29 Jun 1865 at Charlotte, NC.
Sources: 17
American Civil War Soldiers
about David Lee
Name: David Lee
Enlistment Date: 26 Sep 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 26 September 1861 at the age of 31.
Enlisted in Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio on 8 Oct 1861.
Received a disability discharge from Company C, 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio on 3 Jul 1862.
Sources: 17
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio
Date of Organization: 11 Dec 1861
Muster Date: 4 Aug 1865
Regiment State: Ohio
Regiment Type: Cavalry
Regiment Number: 3rd
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 1
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 6
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 58
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 229
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
OHIO
THIRD CAVALRY
(Three Years)
Third Cavalry. - Cols., Louis Zahm, James W. Paramore,
Charles B. Seidel, Horace N. Howland; Lieut.-Cols., Douglas A.
Murray, Darius E Livermore; Majs., John H. Foster, James S.
Brisbin, Charles W. Skinner, Leonard Adams, Thomas D. McClel-
land, Martin Archer, Francis P. Gates. This regiment was or-
ganized from the state at large, at Monroeville, Huron county,
from Sept. 4 to Dec. 11, 1861, to serve for three years. In
March, 1862, it was ordered to Nashville, Tenn., and arrived
there on the 18th. In September the 1st battalion of the regi-
ment had a sharp engagement at Munfordville, Ky., with three
times its own number and drove them into their works in three
separate charges. It lost 2 killed and 12 wounded, and the en-
emy lost 38 killed and 60 wounded. Near Bardstown the same
battalion, reinforced by two companies of the 2nd Ohio and 3d
Ky. cavalry, attacked the enemy 1,200 strong, but without suc-
cess, the battalion losing 6 men killed, 20 wounded and 17 cap-
tured. In October a detachment of the regiment, with a portion
of the 4th cavalry, numbering in all 250 men, was completely
surrounded near Lexington by John Morgan's forces and after an
obstinate resistance was compelled to yield to superior num-
bers. During the first day's fight at Stone's river the regi-
ment was actively engaged and suffered considerable loss. On
the second day it left the field to escort a train of 4,000
wagons to Nashville for supplies. The train was attacked at
Stewart's creek by Wheeler's Confederate cavalry and the regi-
ment, supported by the 10th Ohio infantry, repulsed the Confed-
erates with severe loss. After the battle of Stone's river the
regiment was sent in pursuit of the enemy, and near Middleton,
Tenn., attacked his rear-guard, capturing one of his trains.
During the battle of Chickamauga it occupied a position at
Lafayette, on the extreme left of the Federal lines, where it
was attacked by the Confederates and forced back to Charleston,
Tenn. After the battle the regiment moved as the advance of
Gen. Crook's forces in pursuit of Wheeler's cavalry through
Tennessee, engaging them at McMinnville and on the Shelbyville
pike. The latter engagement was a handsome and successful cav-
alry fight, in which Wheeler's forces were completely routed
and demoralized, large numbers of the Confederates being killed
and captured, while the regiment lost but 2 men killed and 23
captured. In Jan., 1864, the regiment re-enlisted and on the
expiration of the 30-days' furlough returned to duty. Through
the efforts of Maj. Charles W. Skinner and Capt. E. M. Colver
nearly 1,000 recruits were enlisted and on its return to the
front at Nashville, the regiment numbered over 1,500 strong.
In May it was engaged at Courtland, Ala., with the Confederate
Gen. Roddey's command, the Confederates being routed with the
loss of upward of 30 men killed and wounded. At Moulton the
regiment was attacked by the same force in camp before day-
light, and although partially surprised, it rallied, drove the
enemy from the field, and pursued him. Reaching Rome, the regi-
ment was assigned to a position on the left flank of Sherman's
army and participated in the engagements at Noonday creek and
Kennesaw mountain. After crossing the Chattahoochee river it
was engaged in the battle of Peachtree creek. In the flanking
movements on Jonesboro it was in Gen. Garrard's cavalry divi-
sion and was the first to attack the enemy's forces at Love-
joy's Station, taking possession of the railroad. In the first
battle of Franklin, Tenn., the regiment occupied a position on
the left of Gen. Thomas' forces and was engaged with the Con-
federate cavalry. It was then engaged in the Wilson raid
through Alabama and Georgia and in the battles of Selma, Ala.
and Macon, Ga. In the engagement at Selma it lost heavily in
killed and wounded. The regiment was mustered out on Aug. 4,
1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Stone's River after battle report:
Report of Lieut. Col. Douglas A. Murray, Third
Ohio Cavalry, including skirmishes at Franklin, December 26-27, and
Overall's Creek, December 31.
HDQRS. THIRD OHIO CAVALRY, In Camp near
Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 6, 1863.
COL.: In compliance with instructions received from your
headquarters, I have the honor to report, for your information, the part
taken by the Third Ohio Cavalry in the several engagements in which
the regiment was engaged since leaving Nashville, Tenn., on December
26 last, on which day we proceeded to Franklin, driving the enemy
there from and taking possession of the town; took some 10 prisoners.
Remaining in town some time, we recrossed the river, and marched
across the country to Wilson Creek pike, about 14 miles from Nashville,
and encamped, arriving in camp at about 10 p. m.
On the 27th, the Third Battalion of the regiment moved toward
Franklin, and found that the enemy had in strong force again taken
possession of the town; the battalion drove in their pickets under a
heavy fire, killing 3 of them. Seeing that the enemy were in such force,
the commander deemed it prudent to retire, and rejoined the regiment,
which picketed the roads, &c., in the vicinity of its camp.
On the 28th ultimo, proceeded to Triune and encamped, leaving early
next morning across the country toward Murfreesborough, proceeding
about 5 miles in that direction, when attacked by the enemy's pickets in
force, which we drove, skirmishing, they frequently making a stand,
which we each time broke, and still drove them about 5 miles.
The 30th ultimo, ordered to proceed to Stone's River; proceeded but a
short distance when attacked by the enemy's pickets; the enemy were in
force in our front with artillery. We therefore retired, forming on the
high ground in our rear to receive them, their pickets, or patrol,
advancing, which we repulsed. In the evening our brigade was
re-enforced by one battery of artillery and three regiments of infantry,
and proceeded in reconnaissance to the left of the enemy's lines,where
we found Gen. Hardee's corps d'armee ready, in line of battle, to
receive us. We retired, and encamped in the woods, about 2 miles in
front of the enemy's lines.
On the morning of the 31st we formed; shortly after the enemy appeared
in large force, both on our left, center, and right, evidently endeavoring
to cut us off. The brigade of infantry to our left gave way,retreating in
confusion through our lines, letting the whole force of the enemy's
artillery, cavalry, and infantry fall upon us, which compelled us
gradually to retire toward the main body of our army. The regiment
covering the entire rear of the brigade, supporting one infantry regiment
on our right, drove back, with heavy loss, a large force of cavalry
which charged upon us, under cover of a piece of artillery, firing
well-directed shells, which passed over us. The enemy being in such
force, we had to retire about three-fourths of a mile, when an
aide-de-camp of Gen. McCook rode up, informing us that the train
close by was Gen. McCook's entire ammunition train, which must be
saved at all hazards; on intimation of which the regiment was
immediately formed for its protection, holding the enemy in check until
the entire train, with the exception of a few disabled wagons that could not be
moved, was safely withdrawn. The regiment then moved between the
enemy and train as far as the Mufreesborough pike, where we found the
enemy making a fierce attack upon Gen. Thomas' train, when we
again repulsed them at several points, taking many prisoners and saving
that entire portion of the train. The attack of the enemy was furious and
desperate, which required the greatest firmness and bravery to resist.
Col. Kennett was an eye-witness to the determined bravery of a
portion of the regiment rescuing the train from the enemy, which were
in force at the hospital on the Murfreesborough pike. The regiment then
formed in the field near the hospital, where the brigade soon assembled
and reformed, and advanced toward the enemy's left. Soon came up to
the enemy's cavalry, supported by artillery, when several other
skirmishes ensued during the evening, the enemy's entire object seeming
to be to take the train.
On the 1st instant, received orders to proceed to Nashville in charge of
train, consisting of some 200 or 300 wagons. When about 2 miles on the
Nashville side of La Vergne, we were attacked by Gen. Wheeler's
brigade of cavalry, which made several dashes on the train, and were
repulsed. They then attacked our rear in force. After a well-contested
fight, our regiment put them to flight in disorder, killing 9 of themand
wounding several, and arrived in Nashville at 9 p. m. and encamped.
The 2d instant, remained in Nashville and procured forage for our
horses, furnishing working party and escort to forage train.
The 3d instant, left Nashville for Murfreesborough in charge of hospital
and ammunition trains. Attacked again in force by Wheeler's brigade of
cavalry on the Nashville side of La Vergne, which was repulsed with a
loss of 15 on their side and some 8 or 9 prisoners taken; among the
latter the adjutant of the Third Alabama Cavalry. Two of our
non-commissioned officers, I regret to inform you, were severely and
dangerously wounded, whom we had to leave in a house on the
road-side.
Arrived at camp, near Murfreesborough, at 1 a. m., 4th instant, with
the train all safe, with the exception of one wagon of the regiment that
was cut off by the enemy, and is now supposed to have returned to
Nashville.
On the evening of the 4th, proceeded with brigade toward
Murfreesborough as far as Stone's River, and returned to camp.
On the 5th instant, proceeded again with brigade to Murfreesborough,
and beyond it about 4 1/2 miles, where we halted, taking several
prisoners, and returning to camp about 7 p. m.
I have much pleasure in informing you that the conduct and behavior
of both officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the
regiment have been highly creditable, with not a single instance to the
contrary in the regiment.
Inclosed please find list of casualties that have occurred since December
26, 1862, to January 5, 1863.*
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. A. MURRAY,
Lieut.-Col. Third Ohio Cavalry, Comdg. Regt.
Col. L. ZAHM,
Comdg. Third Cavalry Brigade, First Cavalry Division.
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Report of Maj. James W. Paramore, Third Ohio Cavalry,
including skirmishes at Overall's Creek, December 31, and at La
Vergne, January 1.
HDQRS. THIRD OHIO CAVALRY, January 8, 1863.
SIR: There are a few incidents in the recent series of battles in which
we were engaged which, not having fallen immediately under your
observation or of the regimental commander, have escaped notice; and
being under my immediate command, in justice to the brave officers and
men engaged, I deem it my duty to make this special report.
In the severe fighting of Wednesday, the 31st ultimo, which fell so
heavily upon your brigade, you will recollect, when we had been forced
back as far as Gen. McCook's ammunition train, and were drawn up
in front of it for its protection, the furious charge of the enemy's
cavalry, preceded by a shower of shells, caused a pretty general
stampede of our cavalry, led off my the Second Tennessee on our right,
and followed by the Fourth and First Ohio, and the First Battalion of the
Third Ohio Cavalry. At that juncture an aide of Gen. McCook came
up to me, and informed me that "that was their entire ammunition train,
and must be held at all hazards." I gave orders accordingly to the left
wing of the Third Ohio Cavalry, under my command, and I am happy
to report that they held their position and did not break their lines nor
join in that stampede, but received the galling fire of the enemy with the
firmness of heroes, and maintained their ground till all the wagons,
except a few that were disabled or deserted by the teamsters, had safely
reached the lines of our infantry.
The enemy, seeing our determination and bold resistance, turned and
left us, and pursued the broken columns of our cavalry that had fled.
We then wheeled, and charged upon their rear with terrible effect
(scattering their columns in worse confusion, if possible, than they had
just routed the balance of our brigade), killing a number of men and
horses and taking some 10 or 12 prisoners, and releasing a large number
of our brigade that they had captured. We pursued them over to the
Murfreesborough pike, Capt. McClelland, commanding Squadrons E
and F, taking the right of the pike, and the balance of the command,
with myself, taking the left.
When within a short distance of the hospital we again encountered a
large force of the enemy coming back to take possession of the train.
We at once engaged them, although at least double our numbers, and
after a severe struggle put them to flight, with a loss of several killed,
wounded, and prisoners. The bravery and daring of Capt.'s Wood and
Colver, and their respective commands on this occasion, challenged my
admiration. I also learned that Capt. McClelland, with his squadron,
engaged the enemy farther up the pike, beyond the hospital, with
Col. Kennett and a portion of the Third Kentucky Cavalry, and, after
a fierce contest, repulsed them. We then quietly formed in line and
awaited the reassembling of the brigade. Then be it spoken to their
praise, that the Second and Third Battalions of the Third Ohio Cavalry
did not run nor break their lines during that day's severe fighting.
This result is greatly attributable to be coolness and bravery of Capt.'s
McClelland, Wood, and Colver, and their lieutenants. It was also this
portion of the regiment that repulsed the attack of the enemy on the rear
of our train the next day near La Vergne as we were proceeding to
Nashville, and brought safely into Nashville two pieces of cannon,
three caissons full of ammunition, and a wagon loaded with new
carbines and ammunition, which had been abandoned by their cowardly
teamsters.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. W. PARAMORE,
Maj., Cmdg. Left Wing, Third Ohio Cavalry.
Col. L. ZAHM,
Cmdg. Second Cavalry Brigade.
Source: Official Records
PAGE 642-29 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXXII.
[Series I. Vol. 20. Part I, Reports. Serial No. 29.]
Battles Fought
Fought on 3 Aug 1862.
Fought on 5 Aug 1862.
Fought on 24 Aug 1862 at Lebanon, KY.
Fought on 4 Oct 1862 at Bardstown, KY.
Fought on 17 Oct 1862 at Lexington, KY.
Fought on 18 Oct 1862 at Lexington, KY.
Fought on 13 Nov 1862 at Silver Springs, TN.
Fought on 15 Nov 1862 at Gallatin, TN.
Fought on 15 Nov 1862.
Fought on 29 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 30 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 31 Dec 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 1 Jan 1863 at Stones River, TN.
Fought on 6 Feb 1863.
Fought on 16 Jul 1863 at Pulaski, TN.
Fought on 19 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 20 Sep 1863 at Chickamauga, GA.
Fought on 7 Oct 1863 at Shelbyville Pike, TN.
Fought on 7 Oct 1863 at Farmington, TN.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863 at Near Fayetteville, TN.
Fought on 14 Oct 1863.
Fought on 20 Oct 1863 at Frog Springs, GA.
Fought on 15 Nov 1863 at Woodville, AL.
Fought on 25 Nov 1863 at Cleveland, TN.
Fought on 2 Dec 1863 at Philadelphia, TN.
Fought on 12 Jan 1864.
Fought on 23 Feb 1864 at Dalton, GA.
Fought on 10 May 1864 at Columbia, TN.
Fought on 29 May 1864 at Moulton, AL.
Fought on 11 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 15 Jun 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Noonday Creek, GA.
Fought on 5 Jul 1864 at Vining Station, GA.
Fought on 10 Jul 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 23 Jul 1864 at Near Decatur, GA.
Fought on 17 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 19 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Lovejoy Station, GA.
Fought on 20 Aug 1864 at Jonesboro, GA.
Fought on 5 Sep 1864.
Fought on 23 Oct 1864 at Lookout Mountain, TN.
Fought on 25 Oct 1864 at Gadston, AL.
Fought on 14 Nov 1864 at Marysville, TN.
Fought on 3 Dec 1864 at Nashville, TN.
Fought on 22 Mar 1865 at Cherokee Station.
Fought on 1 Apr 1865.
Fought on 2 Apr 1865 at Selma, AL.
Fought on 16 Apr 1865 at Columbus, GA.
American Civil War Regiments
REGIMENT: 178th Infantry Regiment Ohio
Date of Organization: 26 Sep 1864
Muster Date: 29 Jun 1865
Regiment State: Ohio
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 178th
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 0
Officers Died of Disease or Accident: 0
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded: 2
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident: 66
Regimental Soldiers and History: List of Soldiers
Regimental History
OHIO
ONE HUNDRED and SEVENTY-EIGHTH INFANTRY
(One Year)
One Hundred and Seventy-eighth Infantry. - Col., Joab A.
Stafford; Lieut.-Col., Aaron C. Johnson; Maj., John C. Hamil-
ton. This regiment was organized at Camp Chase, Sept. 26,
1864, to serve for one year, and was at once dispatched by rail
and river to Nashville, with orders to report to Maj.-Gen.
George H. Thomas for duty. It remained in Nashville some two
weeks, performing guard duty, when it was sent to Tullahoma,
Tenn., where it composed part of the post command. The post at
Tullahoma was evacuated in the winter of 1864 and the regiment
was sent to Murfreesboro, where it remained during the siege.
After the defeat of Gen. Hood's army at Nashville the regiment
was ordered to North Carolina. It landed at Morehead City with
the 23d corps and a few days thereafter participated in a skir-
mish with the enemy at Wise's Forks. After the surrender of
Johnston's army the regiment was ordered to Charlotte, N. C.,
where it performed garrison duty, until mustered out on June
29, 1865, in accordance with orders from the war department.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Battles Fought
Fought on 30 Nov 1864 at Elk River, TN.
Fought on 6 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 7 Dec 1864 at Wilkerson's Pike, TN.
Fought on 7 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 14 Dec 1864 at Wilkinson's Pike, TN.
Fought on 14 Dec 1864 at Murfreesboro, TN.
Fought on 10 Mar 1865 at NC.
Fought on 8 Apr 1865 at Wilmington, NC To Goldsboro, NC.
Some specific dates are not yet verified - they came from gedcoms at ancestry.com, by "unknown", one of which was a grandchild of this couple. Another public member tree has David's parents as Josiah Leeand Agnus, but has no sources. Also didn't have David's middle name.
Events
| Birth | Bet 21 Oct 1830 and 1832 | Wayne or Ashland Co., OH | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Ashland Co., Ohio | |||
| Marriage | 30 Dec 1852 | Ashland Co., Ohio - Augusta Emiley CROSS | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | P.O. Manchester, Delaware Twp., Delaware Co., IA, pg. 8; David Lee, head, 29 (1830-31), born OH, farmer, no real estate, personal of $90. | |||
| Military | Bet 1861 and 1865 | Ohio - see transcription of pension card in Notes. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | P.O. West Salem, Congress Twp., Wayne Co., OH, pg. 121; David Lee, head, 38 (1831-32), born OH, farmer, real estate of $6, 000, personal of $800. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Stanton Pct., Fillmore Co., NE, ED 332 Pg. 9; David Lee, head, 48 (1831-32), born OH both parents born NY, farmer. Marked as "maimed, crippled, bedridden or otherwise disabled". | |||
| Death | 1 Nov 1895 | Glade, Phillips Co., KS | |||
| Reference No | 8906 |
Families
| Spouse | Augusta Emiley CROSS (1831 - 1918) |
| Child | Charles O. LEE (1854 - 1880) |
| Child | Mary Jane Jenny LEE (1856 - 1880) |
| Child | Frederick LEE (1858 - 1860) |
| Child | Ella LEE (1860 - 1870) |
| Child | Anna Alma LEE (1862 - 1880) |
| Child | William D. LEE (1864 - 1880) |
| Child | Georgia Ann LEE (1867 - 1961) |
| Child | Minnie LEE (1870 - 1880) |
| Child | Zeffa Zeona LEE (1879 - 1930) |
| Father | Josiah LEE (1796 - 1888) |
| Mother | Agnes LAFLER (1800 - 1860) |
| Sibling | John LEE ( - ) |
| Sibling | Pheby LEE ( - ) |
| Sibling | James LEE (1821 - ) |
| Sibling | Josiah LEE ( - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth LEE ( - ) |
| Sibling | Margaret LEE ( - ) |
| Sibling | Jacob LEE (1827 - ) |
| Sibling | Robert LEE (1833 - 1913) |
| Sibling | Oliver McCartey LEE (1836 - 1911) |
| Sibling | Ruena LEE (1837 - ) |
| Sibling | George LEE (1840 - ) |