"HEADSTONES TO BE DEDICATED FOR CIVIL WAR VETERANS"
American Legion Post 494, of Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Forrest Chanay, of the Holmes County Civil War Roundtable, will be dedicating 3 headstones for the Millers Brothers, who served in the 67th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. C, during our country's Civil War. The brothers, Tobias, Isaac, and Stephen served with honor and valor.
Tobias and Stephen were both killed in the 2nd battle to take Fort Wagner, South Carolina, on July 18, 1863. This battle is made famous by the movie "Glory".
Brother Isaac survived the war and lived a good and successful life. He died in 1900. The story goes that Isaac arranged to have his brothers bodies brought back from South Carolina, and buried in the Shutt-Berger (Church of the Brethren) Cemetery at Baltic, some years after the war.
On Sunday, May 16th, a public dedication of the new headstones will be held. Music from 1:40-2:00 will be provided by Steve & Lisa Ball, and Larry Stahl. Members of American Legion Post 494 will lead the ceremony.
Veteran Forrest Chanay, of the CWR, will have charge of the dedication of the headstones, using the dedication prescribed by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). The Ladies of the GAR will be strewing flowers at their graves. Abe Lincoln (Jerry Payn) will have a few words afforded for the occasion.
The 41st OVI and other reenactors, will provide honors for the three veterans. Boy Scout Troop #91 will be assisting with the ceremony also. Family relatives Evelyn Ting, from Brunswick Georgia and Rod Miller of Gettysburg, Pa will participate in the event.
The community is encouraged to attend the ceremony. Social distancing and masks are recommended.
Bring your own lawn chairs.
For more information or to share anything about the Miller Brothers, contact Jeff Schrock at 330-473-5928 or Chanay at 330-276-6202.
