My Ancestor is my Great Great Grand Father Thomas Jackson, who was my Grandmother's father. Interestingly, he was not the Patriot I used to become a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. It wasn't until late in 2020, after doing research on my Grandmother's family, I discovered he had also served. I have a photo of him, his wife, and two daughters – one of the daughters is my Great Grandmother Margaret. Upon examining an enlargement of the photo, I saw that he is wearing his Grand Army of the Republic medal. Thomas Jackson served in the 78th Infantry Regiment of Ohio in Company I which was organized on October 24, 1861. He mustered in on December 20, 1861, and served until he mustered out in January 12, 1865, in Beaufort, North Carolina. The 78th of Ohio fought in Tennessee, the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Kenesaw Mountain and the siege of Atlanta, Georgia, and their last battle was in North Carolina. The original members were mustered out by reason of expiration of the term of service on January 12, 1865.
--Donetta Bantle
--Donetta Bantle