Civil War 105TH OHIO INFANTRY Major GEORGE TOD PERKINS Cover NASHVILLE TENNESSEE

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Civil War 105TH OHIO INFANTRY Major GEORGE TOD PERKINS Cover NASHVILLE TENNESSEE. George Tod Perkins, second child of Col Simon Perkins, was born on May 5,1836. He was the fourth generation of a family that had their sons figting in our wars. His Great Grandfather was a Captain in the Revolutionary war, who was injured and later died of his injuries. Civil War 105TH OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY Major GEORGE TOD PERKINS cover postmarked NASHVILLE JUL 14, 1862, TENNESSEE DUE 3 in circle. Historic conversation piece! INTERNET INFO: George Tod Perkins, second child of Col Simon Perkins, was born on May 5,1836. He was the fourth generation of a family that had their sons figting in our wars. His Great Grandfather was a Captain in the Revolutionary war, who was injured and later died of his injuries. His Grandfather, General Simon Perkins, earned his title in the war of 1812. In the war of 1861, a nunber of his brothers served during the entire war. When he was about two years old, his father moved into the Stone Manson which had been under construction for six years in Akron, Ohio. When he was about 8 years old, his father entered into partnership with John Brown in the sheep and wool business. During the Civil War, he enlisted as a private for three months in the early call for volunteers, and at the end of this short service, he again enlisted. This time as a Major in the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Perryville, Hoover's Gap, Chickamouga, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, and the siege of Atlanta. He had three horses killed under him; one at Perrysville, one at Chickamauga, and one near Big Shanty, Georgia. On Oct 10, 1862, George wrote home; Dear Father and Mother; I simply write a few lines to let you know that I am alright and done myself no discredit while on the field. Our Regiment was placed on the very hottest of the fire and our General said we did nobly. Our loss in killed is about 60--two of our Captains-- in wounded about 150--three of them are Captains--- I came out all right with his exception--I lost my horse--No not my own, but a govt horse, and my saddle and pistols and overcoats and blankets. Our officers and men all displayed a good deal of courage and their friends at home need not be ashambed of their record. Your aff. son, --George. In the Battle of Chickamauga, he was injured rather severely, being shot through the thigh by a sniper. Though he recovered from his injury and continued in service, he frequently carried a cane in his later years In September,1863 under Major Perkins' command, the 105th Regiment was part of the Army of the Cumberland which engaged in one of the bloodiest battles of the war at Chickamauga Creek, Georgia, just south of Chattanooga. At a critical juncture, Perkins was ordered to lead his charge against a far larger Confederate force. Afterwards, it was said the charge was intended as a suicide mission designed to protect several other Regiments. Bcause the enemy was taken by surprise, the charge was successful but at a great cost to both sides. At home in Akron, his parents received this West ern Unionn telegram from Nashville, Tenn.; " George has slight flesh wound in leg. Is at Chattanooga, doing well. Simon Perkins, Jr." Just how his brother, Simon, a member of another regiment, came to be on the scene is not known. George's wound in the thigh was serious enough to warrant a three-month convalescence at home. When he returned to duty in January, 1864, as a lieutenant colonel, George Perkins led his men in further battles, cultimating in the Seige of Atlanta. Then they joined General Sherman in the famous " March to The Sea." George Perkins was promoted to full colonel on March 13, 1865 and after participating in the Grand review in Washington, on May 14, was mustered out with his regiment in Washington on June 3, 1865. He was mustered out in command of his regiment. On his return to civilian life, he became Secretary of the Taplin Rice Company, where he stayed until 1870. He was later identified with a number of banks, serving as President of the Second National Bank for several years. Col. Perkins played a important part in bringing Dr. Goodrich to finance and start of his first factory. He served as an official of Goodrich from the beginning, being Secretary to 1884, and Treasurer to 1888. Upon the passing of Dr. Goodrich. Col. Perkins became the second President of the B.F.Goodrich Company,serving until his retirement in 1907. He was chairman of the Board untl his death several years later. In his days as a business man in Akron, Col. Perkins was interested and active in civic affairs; one of his gestures was the donation to the city of Akron, 76 acres of wooded land for park purposes, on Edgewood Ave--Perkins Park. Early after his return from service, Col. Perkins was married to Miss Mary F. Rawson, who bore him three children. Col. Perkins died September 10,1910 and was buried in the family plot at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Ohio. ********************************************** Battle of Chickamauga – 105th Ohio Infantry Regiment Monument (Catoosa County, Georgia) Unit Name: 105th Ohio Infantry Regiment Dates: August 20, 1862, to June 3, 1865 Country: United States Allegiance: Union Branch: Infantry Battles: Battle of Perryville Tullahoma Campaign Battle of Chickamauga Siege of Chattanooga Battle of Missionary Ridge Atlanta Campaign Battle of Resaca Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Peachtree Creek Siege of Atlanta Battle of Jonesborough Sherman's March to the Sea Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville The 105th Ohio Infantry Regiment, sometimes 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (or 105th OVI) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War . Service The 105th Ohio Infantry was organized at Cleveland, Ohio , and mustered in for three years service on August 20, 1862, under the command of Colonel Albert S. Hall. The regiment was recruited in northeastern Ohio counties. The regiment was attached to 33rd Brigade, 10th Division, Army of the Ohio , to September 1862. 33rd Brigade, 10th Division, II Corps , Army of the Ohio, to November 1862. 1st Brigade, 5th Division, Center, XIV Corps , Army of the Cumberland , to January 1863. 1st Brigade, 5th Division, XIV Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to June 1863. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, to October 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, XIV Corps, to July 1865. The 105th Ohio Infantry mustered out of service at Washington, D.C. , on June 3, 1865. Detailed service Ordered to Covington, Ky., August 21, 1862; thence to Lexington, Ky., August 25. March to relief of Nelson August 30. Retreat to Louisville, Ky., September 1–15. Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1–12. Battle of Perryville, Ky., October 8. March to Munfordville, Ky., October 12, and duty there until November 30. Expedition to Cave City October 31 and November 26. Moved to Bledsoe Creek November 30. Operations against Morgan December 22, 1862, to January 2, 1863. March to Nashville, Tenn., thence to Murfreesboro January 3–11, and duty there until June. Expedition to Auburn, Liberty and Alexandria February 3–5. Expedition to Woodbury March 3–8. Vaught's Hill, near Milton, March 20. Expedition to McMinnville April 20–30. Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Hoover's Gap June 24–26. Occupation of middle Tennessee until August 16. Passage of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga Campaign August 16-September 22. Shellmound August 21. Reconnaissance toward Chattanooga August 30–31. Battle of Chickamauga September 19–21. Siege of Chattanooga, September 24-November 23. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23–27. Orchard Knob November 23–24. Missionary Ridge November 25. Demonstrations on Dalton, Ga., February 22–27, 1864. Tunnel Hill, Buzzard's Roost Gap and Rocky Faced Ridge February 23–25. Reconnaissance from Ringgold toward Tunnel Hill April 29. Atlanta Campaign May 1 to September 8. Demonstrations on Rocky Faced Ridge May 8–11. Battle of Resaca May 14–15. Advance on Dallas May 18–25. Operations on line of Pumpkin Vine Creek and battles about Dallas, New Hope Church and Allatoona Hills May 25-June 5. Operations about Marietta and against Kennesaw June 10-July 2. Pine Hill June 11–14. Lost Mountain June 15–17. Assault on Kennesaw June 27. Ruff's Station July 4. Chattahoochie River July 5–17. Peachtree Creek July 19–20. Siege of Atlanta July 22-August 25. Utoy Creek August 5–7. Flank movement on Jonesboro August 25–30. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in northern Georgia and northern Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the Sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10–15. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Fayetteville, N. C., March 11. Battle of Bentonville March 19–21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10–14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D.C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 20. Washington, D.C., for the Grand Review of the Armies May 24. Casualties The regiment lost a total of 240 men during service; 3 officers and 104 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 7 officers and 126 enlisted men died of disease. Commanders Colonel Albert S. Hall – died of disease, July 10, 1863 Colonel William R. Tolles – resigned January 28, 1864 Lieutenant Colonel George T. Perkins – commanded at the battle of Chickamauga as a major SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We want you to be happy with your purchase. We offer a 14 day return on any item that you find is not as described. 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