Civil War Ancestor Records National Archives

Medical record, muster sheet, and Prisoner of War records for Private Hiram Terman, 82nd Ohio from the National Archives.  Finding records like these for my ancestor added reality to the writing of Hiram's Honor.

Home again from the Hiram's Honor book tour

The book signing of Hiram's Honor in Kenton, Ohio went great. Many folks from the area stopped by, bought books and DVD's, and we had many great conversations about the 82nd Ohio, ancestors, and the writing of Hiram's Honor. The appearance of the Ohio 4th Civil War re-enactors (photo, family on right) and Tim "Jacob Parrott" Striker (photo, 5th from left) added much to the atmosphere as did a surprise visit from Betty Resch and her family. Betty is the great-granddaughter of Delano Morey, who received the Medal of Honor during the Civil War for capturing two Confederates on the slopes of Bull Pasture Mountain during the Battle of McDowell in Virginia, Hiram's first battle.

Richard Fink, historian of the 82nd Ohio in Kenton, also found and showed me an officer's petition with the signature of Private Hiram Terman on it (see image to right). The petition was signed by my ancestor in Moorefield, Virginia before the Battle of McDowell. This signature reveals his educational level and matches well with how I portrayed Private Terman in

Hiram's Honor.

This was quite an experience and was a great "launching" of Hiram's Honor. Many thanks to Linda Iams and Richard Fink (far left in the photo), and others for a great time in Kenton! 

I am also happy to report that the Hardin County Historical Museum is now selling Hiram's Honor.

Pushing Hiram's Honor: Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Boston, New England trip

I visited Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Boston, and New England where I talked about my book Hiram's Honor. People were very friendly and I am hopeful that the book will catch on in those areas, especially Gettysburg where Hiram was captured July 1, 1863.

Next I went to Mansfield, Ohio, my (and Hiram's) hometown for a book signing at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore (photo at right). I did a TV interview (see http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?story=37429), saw many of my old classmates, and sold 14 books.

Next, I go to Kenton, Ohio, the town where the 82nd Ohio was formed and trained at Camp Simon Kenton. I almost feel like I am bringing Private Terman home again. I look forward to a grand time.