Edward Lyon Buchwalter
Capt Edward Lyon Buchwalter | |
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Capt. Edward Lyon Buchwalter | |
| Born | June 1, 1841 Hallsville, Ohio, United States |
| Died | October 4, 1933 (aged 92) |
| Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum, Springfield, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
| Occupation | Businessman & soldier |
| Spouse(s) |
Clementine Cordelia Berry
(m. 1868; died 1912)Marilla Andrews (m. 1914) |
| Relatives | Morris Lyon Buchwalter (brother) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1866 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 114th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles / wars | |
Capt. Edward Lyon Buchwalter (June 1, 1841 – October 4, 1933) was a Union Captain in the American Civil War, corporate figure, banker and farmer. He served in the 114th Ohio Infantry as lieutenant, later Captain of the 53rd Mississippi Colored Volunteers Infantry under General William T. Sherman and General Ulysses S. Grant. He was President of Superior Drill Company, President of American Seeding Machine Company and first President of The Citizens National Bank of Springfield, Ohio.