Monthly Archives: March 2015

61st OVI Merges with 82nd OVI

Posted on March 31, 2015 by john

On March 31, 1865, the 61st OVI was consolidated with the 82nd OVI.  Robert Patterson transferred to the consolidated unit and was promoted to Captain, Company I of the 82nd OVI. On April 26, 1865, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston signed the surrender … Continue reading →

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Alice Carr, WWI Red Cross Nurse

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

Alice Griffith Carr was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1887, the youngest daughter of William and Mary (Ladley) Carr.  Her maternal grandfather, Rev. D. F. Ladley, was among the founders of Antioch College, and her father was the founder … Continue reading →

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