In 1846 William L. was married to Miss Jane, daughter of James Hesson, one of the pioneers of Enoch Township, and soon after, settled in Middleburg where he followed his trade - that of a carpenter - until 1862, when he received from Governor Todd a recruiting commission. In company with Colonel Teeters he enlisted in Company II, One Hundred and Sixteenth Regiment. He was mastered into the service as Second Lieutenant. The regiment was attached to the command of General Crook's, and did service in West Virginia and the Valley campaigns. The captain was with his company in all the battles and skirmishes in which it was engaged until the battle of Opequan, where he was severely wounded. Soon after he was promoted to First Lieutenant and to Captain in February, 1864. He was in command of a company, however, during the campaigns of 1864. After the close of the war, William L. returned to his home, and in 1870 was elected treasurer of the county, and in 1872 was reelected. He served the people with credit. During Hayes' administration, he was appointed to a position in the Navy Department, where he remained three years. He now resides upon a farm near Dexter City. As a soldier, official and citizen, Captain Moseley has met all the requirements of each position. Throughout the county he is known as one of its valued citizens and a gentleman of unimpeachable character.
******Excerpt from: History of Noble County, Ohio, With Portraits and Biographical Sketches***
******Excerpt from: History of Noble County, Ohio, With Portraits and Biographical Sketches***
In 1846 William L. was married to Miss Jane, daughter of James Hesson, one of the pioneers of Enoch Township, and soon after, settled in Middleburg where he followed his trade - that of a carpenter - until 1862, when he received from Governor Todd a recruiting commission. In company with Colonel Teeters he enlisted in Company II, One Hundred and Sixteenth Regiment. He was mastered into the service as Second Lieutenant. The regiment was attached to the command of General Crook's, and did service in West Virginia and the Valley campaigns. The captain was with his company in all the battles and skirmishes in which it was engaged until the battle of Opequan, where he was severely wounded. Soon after he was promoted to First Lieutenant and to Captain in February, 1864. He was in command of a company, however, during the campaigns of 1864. After the close of the war, William L. returned to his home, and in 1870 was elected treasurer of the county, and in 1872 was reelected. He served the people with credit. During Hayes' administration, he was appointed to a position in the Navy Department, where he remained three years. He now resides upon a farm near Dexter City. As a soldier, official and citizen, Captain Moseley has met all the requirements of each position. Throughout the county he is known as one of its valued citizens and a gentleman of unimpeachable character.
******Excerpt from: History of Noble County, Ohio, With Portraits and Biographical Sketches***
******Excerpt from: History of Noble County, Ohio, With Portraits and Biographical Sketches***
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Captain William L. Moseley
Co H 116 Reg. O. V.I.
Born Oct 23, 1826
Died Aug 15, 1899
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