img

Submit An Obituary

Honor a Life. Preserve a Legacy.

SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™

Edward Lyon Buchwalter

1841-06-01 – 1933-10-04

Portrait of Edward Lyon Buchwalter
Capt. Edward Lyon Buchwalter (June 1, 1841–1933)(Portrait shot) was a Union Captain in the American Civil War, farmer, corporate figure and banker. He served in the 114th Ohio Infantry as lieutenant, later Captain of the 53rd Mississippi Colored Volunteers Infantry under General Sherman and General 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. Married to Marilla Andrews. This copy was made from my original photograph and contributed here by J.Guy George, great, great grandnephew of said subject. Photo Circa 1890's. J.Guy George/April 14, 2012.Credit: Ruralhistorian

Life & Legacy

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.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Education

Ohio University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Ohio University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5344242 — wikidata View source

Are you related to Edward Lyon Buchwalter?

Family members can contribute records, photographs and stories or request stewardship of this legacy.

Claim this legacy or contribute family history

Sacred Legacy Memorial Concierge © 2026 All Rights Reserved

View Family Tree