Capt. Hiram Chance, 49th Reg't O. V. I. (1837-1863)

Capt. Hiram Chance served during the Civil War in the 49th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was killed at the battle of Liberty Gap (Bedford County, TN) with a shot through the heart on 24 June 1863 ae 25 years, 9 months and 2 days. Prior to the Civil War Hiram was a teacher in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio. This book is a transcription of his Civil War pension files obtained from the National Archives. Included also are family photos and documents passed down the family.