Helman's in the Military
Historical Marker in Rowsburg,Ashland
Co.,OH
It says: Rowsburg, Founded Apr 15, 1835 .Near this spot in Sept
1861
James A. Garfield, who later became 20th
President of the Nation,
recruited 50 members of Co. C for his regiment the 42nd Ohio
volunteers for Civil War service. Erected Jun 20, 1936
Jacob D. Helman and John Roland Helman both served in this Company.
Information on the 42nd Ohio from the page Ohio in the Civil War