The 35th Ohio - A Middletown Civil War Story

As stories on the front page of MiddletownUSA.com get covered up with the new stuff so quickly I thought I would post a link here if anyone is interested.

This is a short story about the 35^th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment from Butler County. They fought for the Union of course between 1861 and 1864. If you have any interest in the Civil War you can click here to read more about the 35^th Ohio.

9/14/2007 12:20:16 PM

The family home of Ferdinand VanDerveer is the oldest home still standing in Middletown, and is located on Thorn Hill Lane. Constructed in 1825 on S.

Broad near VanDerveer, this Federal style home was moved to Thorn Hill Lane in the 1950s.

Ferdinand's father, Dr. Peter VanDerveer purchased the home from its builder, Nathaniel White, shortly after its construction. Dr. VanDerveer was one of the first physicians in the area. Ferdinand was born in 1823, so he definitely spent time in this house.

Legend has it that during the Mexican War, as a Captain Ferdinand's company bivouacked near the house on their way south. For a drill, they would march up the front steps, through the central hall and out the back.

Ferdinand's sister, Margaretta married the Presbyterian minister in town, and lived the couple lived in the house, which was sold to Dr. Barnitz and his wife in 1864.

Ferdinand was also a successful lawyer in Middletown. Not sure where his adult residence was, however.