Biography

Source: History of Belmont & Jefferson Counties

W. H. Little was born in Columbiana county, Ohio in 1843. He received a common school education and when arrived at the proper age, he went to Alliance and learned the machinists' trade. In August 1862, he enlisted in Co B, 104th Reg't O.V.I.. as private, and served thirteen months; was wounded and discharged at Covington, KY. He returned home and shortly thereafter re-enlisted in Co. B. 12th Reg't O.V.C. private and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of service at Camp Chase, Ohio. Mr. Little received wounds and was captured in the battle at "King's Salt Licks" in Virginia, and was carried by the rebels to Libby prison where he lay five months and seven days. In 1873 he wed Victoria, daughter of Thomas Fowler, of Bellaire.