Phillip B Oliver Civil War Bbio

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Morning Republican" detailing the story of Phil Oliver from Findlay, Ohio, the youngest prisoner of war from the state during the Civil War. The title "Out of Jaws of Death, Out of Mouth of Hell" reflects his ordeal. Captured by Captain Mosby's guerrillas at fifteen, Oliver endured significant hardship, including being reduced to a skeleton while imprisoned in the South's harsh conditions. The article describes his capture, the journey through enemy territory, and his eventual return to Ohio. Oliver's story is one of resilience and survival against daunting odds during a turbulent period in American history.