This is an odd way to gather information, but it may be worth a try. I have a project that was started by my great-grandfather, William Henry Harrison Polhamus. He wrote his memoirs of his time serving the Union during the Civil War. His stated desire was to have these pieces published, for his comrades in arms but also for his kin. That never happened. I have discovered those memoirs and I have just finished re-writing them word for word. I am continuing to edit so the contemporary reader can understand the context and I am verifying names and events as best possible. There are a number of instances where he talks about going back to visit people who he saved and those who saved him. He never fulfilled that goal as well. My work is cut out for me.
This is the Polhamus line that I need help from
- Father – Albert Polhamus 1809-1875
- Mother – Lucy E A Delano Polhamus 1815-1885
- Siblings
- John C. Polhamus 1858-
- Heny M. Polhamus 1854-
- Hannah M. Polhamus 1852-
- Phillip T. Polhamus 1847-1930
- Albert H. Polhamus 1837-1899
- Cordellia A. Polhamus 1832-1900
- Lucy Marion Polhamus
- Helen Marr Polhamus
Nathan served in the Ohio 7th Infantry Co G
Albert served in the New York 70th Infantry Co A
Phillip served in the Michigan 23rd Infantry Co D
What I am looking for is information on the brothers; Nathan, Albert, and Phillip – The family had 4 who served in the war.
I am also looking for pictures that William had sketched with his memoirs. It would also be great to have contact information for my plan is to get this work published and circulated to his family as he wanted to do.
Thanks,
FEL 1/31/2024
Leickly Stories 
Dear Sir,
I am on the staff of the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and I am researching William H. H. Polhamus as we have a copy of his Poem in our archives. I have a few gaps in his history that I think his memoirs might fill in, but do not have the ability right now to travel to OSU. I hope you can help.
According to the roster of Ohio Troops, he was enlisted and appointed Corporal and then Sergeant. He also appears on the Graves Registration Card as a Sergeant. Where did the Captain title come from?
He was captured here at Cedar Creek (11-12-1864) and apparently sent to Libby Prison in Richmond. I curious to know how long he was there and if he was paroled. He mustered out 6-7-1865.
There were also references that he was wounded, but no details.
If you help me with this, I would appreciate it. You can reach me directly at
tprescott1954@gmail.com
Thomas R. Prescott
CCBF
Are you still working on editing his manuscript? I would love to read it.