Tag Archives: 61st Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Robert and William Patterson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by john

As March 1863 begins, Robert H. Patterson, with the 61st OVI, and William Patterson, with the 1st OVI, are both in winter camp.  Robert is located at Stafford Court House, Virginia, with the Army of the Potomac, and will be in winter … Continue reading →

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61st OVI on the Move

Posted on November 1, 2012 by john

During October 1862, Robert Patterson and the 61st OVI, were stationed near Washington, D.C., as part of a force under Major General Nathaniel P. Banks assigned to protect the capital.  On November 1, 1862, the 61st OVI moved through Thorofare Gap … Continue reading →

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Second Battle of Bull Run

Posted on August 28, 2012 by john

The Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as Second Manassas, began on Thursday,  August 28, 1862, when Confederate forces under “Stonewall” Jackson attacked Union forces moving along Warrenton Turnpike just outside Gainesville, Virginia, near the farm of John Brawner.  … Continue reading →

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