Simon Henry Drum

Simon Henry Drum, son of Capt. Simon Henry Drum, was born in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, but lived in Springfield, Ohio, from 1846 to 1859. Since the last date he has resided in Minnesota.

Andrew B. Drum, son of Capt. Simon H. Drum, was born at Madison Barracks, New York, but has resided almost continuously in Springfield Ohio, since 1846. Served three months in 16th O.V. I., in 1861, and fifteen months in the 5th O.V. C., from which regiment he was discharged on account of disease contracted in line of duty. During the war of the rebellion, he participated in the campaigns of West Virginia, 1861, and Army of the Tennessee in 1862 and 1863.

Thomas L. Drum, son of Capt, Simon H. Drum, was born in Fort Maryland, but resided since 1846 in Springfield, Ohio, until recently. Served one year in the 60th O. V. I., three years in the 11th O.V. C. He participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry, where he was taken prisoner, and in a number of skirmishes with the Indians on the plains. He now resides in Minnesota.

The History of Clark County, Ohio. Chicago, Illinois: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881, pages 819-820.

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