Mustered out with his regiment on account of expiration of term of service July 6, 1864.  Reenlisted August, 1864, in Company B, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Regiment O. V. I., as a private, and was rapidly promoted to the position of second lieutenant.  He participated with this regiment in the battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; joined the

Twenty-third Army Corps at Clifton, Tennessee, and moved with it to North Carolina, arriving at Fort Fisher, February 7, 1865, participating in the taking of Fort Anderson, N.C., and battle of Town Creek; from thence moving to Wilmington, N. C., where his corps was joined by the army of Gen.  W. T. Sherman.  Then the united armies moved on Raleigh, North Carolina, forcing Gen.  Joe.  F,.  Johnston to surrender.

Mustered out with his regiment at Greensboro, North Carolina, June 24, 1865.

He married Mary Frances Pierce, October 3, 1864, and two children were born to them, of whom George 0. Claflin is the sole survivor.

Since the war he has been employed as a machinist until the year 1894, when he was appointed custodian of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at Cleveland, Ohio, and is employed in that capacity at the present time.  When working at his trade he was employed by the following leading firms of this city: Lord, Bowler & Co., Cleveland Ship Building Company, and Cummer Engine Company, all of Cleveland, Ohio, and was considered by them a first-class mechanic. Since the war he has been employed as a machinist until the year 1894, when he was appointed custodian of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeremiah Getchel Claflin was born at Thompsonville, Conn., Aug. 3^rd, 1831. Soon after his birth his parents moved to Worcester, Mass. where he was educated in the common schools.

After his regiment was mustered out of the service he entered the employ of J. W. Sergeant, remaining with him until the year 1878, when he opened a store for himself, continuing in the same line of business. In the year 1895, he incorporated The W.A. Howe Company for the purpose of general finishers to printers and lithographers, and became its president. On January 17th, 1866, he married Miss Rachel Sage. He is a member of the following organizations and societies: Euclid Ave. Baptist Church, Masonic bodies; Charter member of Memorial and Army and Navy Posts, G.A.R; Military Order of the Loyal Legion; Cuyahoga County Soldiers and Sailors' Monument Commission; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce; vice-president of the Society of the Army of the Potomac; Seventh Regiment Infantry and its auxiliary, the Rooster Club.

In all of the above societies and organizations he has always been an active member, his good sense and experience in army life and business affairs qualifying him to be a valuable counselor.  “Long may he live, may his shadow never grow less,” is what every old Seventh “boy” wishes him from the bottom of his heart.

He was born in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, March 4^th, 1839, and educated in the common public high schools. (Wilson)

He was the bearer of the order that took the first Brigade, Second Division, Twelfth Army Corps in the unfortunate charge on Taylor’s Ridge.  Col.  W. R. Creighton commanding the brigade, notified him that as he had delivered the order he would have to see it executed.  He did so, and was wounded as stated above.  Creighton, turned to his brigade said, “I expect to see you roosters walk right over that ridge,” and was answered by Captain E. H. Bohm, commanding Company I, “Colonel, we, can but try.” They tried, but failed, although they did all that brave men could do to succeed.

McKay was mustered out of the service at the expiration of his second term of enlistment July 6, 1864, although unable to walk on account of his wounds.  When they were healed sufficiently so as to perform any work he reentered the service of the railways he had been employed with at the breaking out of the war, and continued in their service, covering a period of nearly thirty years all told. 

December 20, 1865, he married Miss Margaret A. Creech.  Five children were born to them of whom three are living Addison Hills, Edward Creighton, and John Howard McKay.

He was considered by his comrades as a thoroughly brave, energetic, and capable officer and soldier. (Wilson)

After returning home his recovery was rapid, and on May 2, 1864, he again entered the service as Captain of Company E, One Hundred and Fiftieth 0. V. I. This regiment was ordered to Washington, D. C., and Captain Molyneaux was assigned to the command of Fort Thayer, and took part in the repulse of General Early’s attack on the capital, July 11 and 12, 1864.  At the expiration of this term of service he returned with his regiment to Cleveland, Ohio, and was mustered out August, 23, 1864.

Lewis Austin was born in England in the year 1838. His father removed to the United States when Lewis was four years old.  He was educated in the common schools, and until he was twenty-one years of age he worked on his father’s farm.  He was one of the young men who had the gold fever, and started for Pike’s Peak, Colorado.

At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion after the firing on Fort Sumter, he enlisted, April 17, 1861, as a private in the Cleveland Light Guard Zouaves, which company when mustered into the service of the United States became Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I.

He was discharged from the service of the United States, February 16, 1863, by order War Department.

Austin was utilized as a scout while in the service, and was highly recommended by his superior officers for coolness and courage in the face of the enemy.

After the war he was engaged in farming with his father until the year 1872, when be removed to Iowa, engaging in the same business.

Frank Rockefeller was born at Moravia, New York, in 1845. He was educated in the Cleveland schools, and has in Cleveland ever since 1853.  At the breaking out of the rebellion he was too young to be accepted as a recruit by the United States Government, although he tried repeatedly to enlist but was refused by the recruiting officers.

After the Battle of Cross Lanes Virginia, August 26, 1861, he joined as a recruit in the month of September, having been sworn in, giving his age as eighteen, when in reality he was only sixteen.  He was assigned to Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I., at Gauiey Bridge, Virginia.

For a great many years he has been largely interested in western ranching and properties and is still so engaged.  He married Miss Helen E. Scofield, a daughter of W. C. Scofield, one of Cleveland’s most prosperous manufacturers.  They have three daughters living-Misses Alice, Anna and Helen,

Charles H. Smith was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, November 23, 1837.  Was educated in common and private schools and graduated from the Ohio State Law College.

April 15, 1861, at Cleveland, he volunteered as a private in Company A, Seventh Ohio Infantry.  In the following July aided in raising Company G, Twenty-seventh Ohio Infantry.  Promoted to sergeant, August 14, 1861; orderly sergeant, May 12, 1862.  For meritorious conduct in battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862, in leading a charge and capture of the enemy’s flag was commissioned second lieutenant, November 2, 1862; first lieutenant, May 9, 1864; captain, November 3, 1864; major, May 31, 1865.

Marched and in battle of Lexington, Springfield, Sedalia, St. Louis, siege and capture of New Madrid, Island Ten, Tiptonville, expedition to Fort Pillow, siege and capture of Corinth, battle of Iuka, second battle of Corinth, campaigns through Cherokee Valley, central Mississippi, Parker’s Cross-Roads, Chattanooga, capture of Decatur.  Atlanta campaign-Resaca, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, charge at Nick-o-jack Creek, battles around Atlanta, march through Georgia, siege of Savannah.  Through the Carolinas-battles of Beaufort, Pocotaligo, Whippy Swamp, Rivers Bridge, North and South Edesto Rivers, Haywards, Columbia, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Goldsboro, Raleigh.  Was in command of the skirmish line in every battle in which the regiment was engaged.  Marched through Virginia-Richmond, Fredericksburg to Washington, commanding regiment in grand review.

Discharged at Camp Dennison, July 20, 1865, after four years and three months’ continuous service.

At the first firing on Fort Sumter at the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he enlisted as a private in the Cleveland Light Guard Zouaves for three months.  When mustered into the service of the United States this company became Company A, Seventh Regiment O. V. I. He reenlisted in the three years’ service, June 19, 1861, and was promoted to corporal for soldierly conduct.