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Albert Coates Matthias

Birth	:	19 May 1844 Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	4 Mar 1916 McComb, Hancock County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1072731, -83.8018799
Plot	:	3rd Addition, Row 11, Lot 22
Inscription	:	Co K 65th Regt, OVI Civil War
Description	:	Albert served almost 3 1/2 years in the Union Army of the U.S. during the Civil War. According to his War papers obtained from National Archives in Washington, D.C., his first enlistment was on 4 November 1861 at McComb, Hancock County, Ohio as a Private in Co. K, 65th Ohio Volunteer Infantry commanded by Cap. Joshua Prebble. During the course of the War he fought under Generals U.S. Grant and W.T. Sherman. During 1862-1863 he fought in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Missionary Ridge. After these campaigns,... Read More	Albert served almost 3 1/2 years in the Union Army of the U.S. during the Civil War. According to his War papers obtained from National Archives in Washington, D.C., his first enlistment was on 4 November 1861 at McComb, Hancock County, Ohio as a Private in Co. K, 65th Ohio Volunteer Infantry commanded by Cap. Joshua Prebble. During the course of the War he fought under Generals U.S. Grant and W.T. Sherman. During 1862-1863 he fought in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Missionary Ridge. After these campaigns, with two years of service behind him, he mustered out and was discharged 31 December 1863 so that he might re-enlist as a Veteran Volunteer. On 1 January 1864 at Blains Cross Roads, Tenn., he rejoined with the rank of Corporal and on 19 February 1864 at Chattanooga, Tenn. He once again mustered into the service of Co. K, 65th Regiment, Ohio Veterans Volunteer Infantry (OVVI) commanded by Liet. William A. Bell. In May, 1864 he fought at Rocky Face Ridge and Resaca, Georgia. On 14 May 1864 he was severly wounded in action in his right arm in the Battle of Resaca. This campaign began on 11 May 1864 when Gen. Sherman's troops were marching west of Rocky Face Ridge toward Snake Creek Gap and Resaca. Sherman attacked the Confederate troops (led by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston) at Resaca, and on May 15 gained possession of that town. Corp. Matthias was mentioned for conspicious bravery in the face of the enermy on 11 May 1864. His war papers state: "On 14 May 1864 he was shot throught the elbow joint of the right arm..." After the war, Albert practiced as a physician in Gilboa, Putnam County, Ohio and in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio. His death was due to arteriosclerosis Son of Jacob and Mary (Stambaugh) Matthias

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Where is Albert Coates Matthias's memorial?
Albert Coates Matthias's memorial is located at: McComb Union Cemetery, McComb, Hancock County, USA.
When did Albert Coates Matthias death?
Albert Coates Matthias death on 4 Mar 1916 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.1072731
Longitude: -83.8018799

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Eleanor Parsons Harris Matthias

(1845 - 1931)

Siblings

Susan M Mathias Hickerson

(1838 - 1914)

Children

Mary Maud Matthias Darbyshire

(1871 - 1963)

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