The Given Guards. Company E, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

The Given Guards. Company E, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry We are a dedicated to preserving and representing the soldiers that fought with Company E, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War.

Membership in Company E is open to individuals eighteen (18) years of age and older who are able to portray a soldier of the American Civil War period. Minors between the ages of sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years may be enrolled only with parental permission. No one under the age of sixteen (16) years may carry a rifle in the ranks. Minors between the ages of thirteen (13) and sixteen (16) year

s may be enrolled as a musician if their parent is an active member of the company and they are able to play the drum or fife. No one under the age of thirteen (13) years may take the field. Application to join Company E may be made in writing or in person. All new members are expected to outfit themselves in the proper uniform and equipment as adopted by the company. In order to maintain active status, members are expected to attend at least one event per quarter or three events per year. Those who do not attend the minimum number of events will be placed on inactive status and be ineligible to vote in company business. Company E is an active reenactment group and participation is necessary to achieve our goals of excellence. Company E is a military company, therefore all members portray soldiers. As soldiers, members are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with period Army Regulations and rules of order. We have no civilian members. Member's families are welcome to portray the families of soldiers in camp, but period dress and etiquette are required at all times. Members are completely responsible for the conduct and behavior of their families. Most members of Company E are from Ohio. There are no geographical limitations on membership, but participation in sanctioned events is necessary to maintain active membership status.

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Born in Ashland, Ohio, Lorin Andrews grew up on his father’s farm to become an educator and school reformer. He co-found...
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Born in Ashland, Ohio, Lorin Andrews grew up on his father’s farm to become an educator and school reformer. He co-founded the Ohio Teachers Association in 1848 before becoming the president of Kenyon College from 1853-61. At the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861, Andrews resigned from Kenyon to raise a company of volunteers, becoming the first Ohioan to volunteer to fight for the Union in the Civil War. Andrews was given the rank of colonel and put into command of the 4th Ohio Infantry, leading his regiment in the Battle of Rich Mountain. Later that summer, he became sick with typhus, returned to Gambier, and died in 1861. He was buried on the campus of Kenyon College and in 1994 posthumously inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

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Born in Ashland, Ohio, Lorin Andrews grew up on his father’s farm to become an educator and school reformer. He co-found...
01/07/2026

Born in Ashland, Ohio, Lorin Andrews grew up on his father’s farm to become an educator and school reformer. He co-founded the Ohio Teachers Association in 1848 before becoming the president of Kenyon College from 1853-61. At the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861, Andrews resigned from Kenyon to raise a company of volunteers, becoming the first Ohioan to volunteer to fight for the Union in the Civil War. Andrews was given the rank of colonel and put into command of the 4th Ohio Infantry, leading his regiment in the Battle of Rich Mountain. Later that summer, he became sick with typhus, returned to Gambier, and died in 1861. He was buried on the campus of Kenyon College and in 1994 posthumously inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

First Lieutenant Channing L. Pettibone, Co. E, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (1843-1864)
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First Lieutenant Channing L. Pettibone, Co. E, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (1843-1864)

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