the book "Story of Camp Chase by William H. Knauss" is the best their is. I think Camp Chase was a "debriefing" place for many released union prisoners as well as a prison camp for Confederates. Thomas -----Original Message----- From: BJacobs336@aol.com <BJacobs336@aol.com> To: CW-POW-L@rootsweb.com <CW-POW-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, December 26, 1998 2:23 PM Subject: [CW-POW-L] Camp Chase, Ohio >My great grandfather was in Company A 7th Regement of the Kentucky Volunteers. >He was captured by the rebels September, 1862 in Estill County KY.,paroled >and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio. >Not being a student of the Civil Was I have some questions. >What does it mean he was 'paroled' and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio? It was in the >North. Who ran the camp? Is there a description of Camp Chase? Was there a >hospital there? It states he was sick. >Thank you for your insight. >Barbara >