The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-10-06

Lieutenant CoIOpeI Aaron w. Ebright
AS announced in former issue,
Lieut.. Col. Ebright was killed on Mon
day, the 10Th ult, near Winchester,
while charging the enemy's lines at
the head Of his regiment. He was n
native of this county and for a nun
Der of years a resident OF this city,
and was, at the time of his doath, forty
two years of age. lie was twice
elected Sheriff of Fairfield county, in
1856 and 1853, and was beyond ques-
ton one of the most popular and
faithful officers that ever served in the
county. In the Spring of 1861, Lieut..
Colonel Ebright went to California,
returning in 1862, in which year he
was commissioned Major Of the l2Gth
Ohio Regiment, and in February fol-
lowing promoted TO Lieutenant Colo
mel. lie was one of that immortal
Army which crossed tho Rapidan
last spring, and fought its way through
the terrible wilderness to the James
and the Appamattox. When the
Middle Department was placed under
Sheridan, the corps to which the 126th
belonged was transferred to the val
ley, and, at the first advance Of the
Army, Col, Ebright fell leading his
men to battle.
As q soldier and as n citizen Col.
Ebright was equally popular and be-
loved. lie had the generous nature
and the frank manner which made
him friends among all parties and
classes. Those who served under him
knew him best as a soldier, and we
prefer to let one of his own men speak
of him as an officer. The following
letter, received n few days since, ex-
presses better than anything we can
say, the love his men had for him, and
the sorrow they feel at his loss:
HDoRs 2D BRIG, 3D Div, 9TH A.C., J
IN THE FIELD NEAR
SrRAwSBuRG, Va, Sep. 2O,G4
Editor Lancaster Gd:ette-Su: An
other bloody contest has been fought
and added to the annals of this cruel
wGr. Another victory gained and the
old banner now waves triumphantly
over the spot where but few days
since the accurscd stars and bars were
thought to be safely planted l refer
to the engagement fought at Winches-
ter Va, on the 10Th inst. 1t began
early in the morning and lasted till
dark, when the enemy were complete
ly whipped, demordli+ed, and in full
retreat. Ohio had eight regiments
engaged, and in that number was the
10th, in which Fairfield county has II
small representation. 1t bore an hon
orablc part through the entire day and
lost heavily.
1t becomes my painful duty to rec
ord the death of our brave, noble and
dear leader, Lieut.. COL A. w. Ebright,
he who has so galIantly led us thro
all the summers campaign; lie who
has made himself conspicuous on ma
ny bloody battle fields. He fell in
tho early part of the engagement,
while bravcIy leading his regiment in
an assault upon the enemy's strong
hold. He was borne from the field
by his men, but expired without u
murmUr in Il few moments afterwards S.
His remains were inferred in such q
manner that they can again be raised
and forwarded to his friends. Every
possible means will be used to that
end if desired by his weeping family.
All inquiries with regard to his body,
&C., will be answered by Lieutenant d
Lamb or Captain lIogc. of Co. b,
Need | attempt to describe how much
we deploro his loss! Language can
not express it; suffice it to say, no pa
rent was more loved or worshipped
by child than he wNs by his men.
His name will live long in our memo
rcs, and his death has cast a gloom
over the entire regiment. Yet proud
may wo feel to claim relationship
with him who so nobly fell a willing
sacrifice whilst bravcly fighting ior
his eountry's cause.
Rest, Colonel, rest, thy warfare DER,
The battle roll hou'l hear no more
Thy duty nohly, braycly done,
Thcconilct past, the victory won.