1. | John D. Barnhouse was born on 26 Apr 1844 in Morgan County, Ohio; died on 6 Apr 1902 in Hartford, Putnam Co, Missouri; was buried about Apr 1902 in McCune Cemetery, Putnam Co, Missouri. Notes: In the 11 Mar 1891 issue of Putnam County News the following under the heading "Talks With Old Soldiers; Various Paragraphs Pertaining to War Experiences and Memories": John Barnhouse, of Elm township, who served in Co. I, 62d Ohio Infantry throughout the war, writes us as follows: "I would like to say a word in regard to the new organization called "Comrades of the Battlefield," to be composed of veterans who served three months under fire. I cannot see how the formation of such an organization could divide the Grand Army of the Republic, for hard service did not disorganize our army, nor did it split when part were ordered to undergo more service than others. I believe in rewarding according to amount of service done. It was not a very healthy position to stand under fire. I would have just as soon seen service in Columbus, Ohio, or Chicago, Ills., guarding prisoners, or served on detached duty out of danger, for those positions were sought for and secured by special favor. Now if the veterans who had to take their places in the ranks, and face the music of whistling rifle balls, shrieking cannon shot and bursting shells, could be specially rewarded. I believe it is a good plan to form a combination that will aid them in securing their rights. An honorable discharge is good, and an "under fire" record won't hurt it." John married Nancy J. Shipley-Dwyer on 2 Oct 1884 in Hartford, Putnam Co, Missouri. Nancy was born about Oct 1853 in Indiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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