The Colonels of Spring Grove - Robert Reily

Robert Reily was born in Butler County, Ohio, on June 1st, 1820.  Prior to the Civil War he was a dry goods merchant.  His brother, Colonel James Reily, a Confederate who commanded the 4th Texas Cavalry, and his brother-in-law, Colonel Lewis D. Campbell, commanded the 69th Ohio.  Reily was the founder of Wyoming, a suburb of Cincinnati.

Reily became major of the 75th Ohio on September 18th, 1861. promoted to lieutenant colonel on December 3rd, 1862, and then took over as colonel of the regiment on March 1st, 1863.  At the battle of Chancellorsville, Reily received a gunshot wound in the right leg, which was amputated.  Unfortunately, the amputation did not save his life, and he died on May 3rd.

Reily has a newer monument at Spring Grove, which can be found in Section 46, Lot 39.