Letter from Emma and Carrie Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated February 23, 1864. In this letter, they discuss David Lyons, their father, Samuel Shepard's, enlistment, and the possibility of teaching school.
American Civil War; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Carrie Shepard; Shepard, Carrie; enlistment; education; Shepard, Samuel J.; Samuel J. Shepard; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry;
Discharge certificate of James D. Elderkin dated August 7, 1861.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge;
Pension Certificate of James D. Elderkin dated January 26, 1893.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; pension
Reenlistment Certificate for James D. Elderkin dated August 12, 1862.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge; reenlistment
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth."
The Fifth Michigan was organized in Detroit and received its first colors in September 1861. The regiment fought in many battles, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, earning the name the "Fighting Fifth." The regiment...
Portrait of William Wakenshaw, 1861-1865. Owosso. Entered service in company H, Fifth Infantry, at organization, as First Lieutenant, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 25. Commissioned June 19, 1861. Mustered Aug. 28, 1861. ...
Wakenshaw, William ;William Wakenshaw; American Civil War ; ; ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; Veteran Reserve Corps ; first lieutenant ; captain ; Owosso (Mich.) ; Fort Wayne (Mich.) ; Yorktown (Va.) History Siege, 1862 ;...
Portrait of Hiram Madden, standing in gray uniform, 1861. (Veteran) Highland. Enlisted in company F, Fifth Infantry, as Corporal, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for three years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 28, 1861. Re-enlisted as Sergeant at Brandy...
Madden, Hiram ;Hiram Madden; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; corporal ; sergeant ; Highland (Mich.) ; Fort Wayne (Mich.) ; Brandy Station, Battle of, Brandy Station, Va., 1863
Portrait of Edwin C. Miles, 1861-1865. St. Clair. Enlisted in company G, Fifth Infantry, as Corporal, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 28, 1861. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, company E, Oct. 16, 1862. Mustered...
Miles, Edwin C. ;Edwin C. Miles; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; Eleventh Michigan Cavalry ;11th Michigan Cavalry; corporal ; second lieutenant ; first lieutenant ; captain ; St....
Portrait of Major Salmon S. Matthews, 1861-1865. Pontiac. Entered service in company D, Fifth Infantry, at organization, as First Lieutenant, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 23. Commissioned June 19, 1861. Mustered Aug. 28,...
Matthews, Salmon S. ;Salmon S. Matthews; American Civil War ; ; ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; U.S. Volunteers ; first lieutenant ; captain ; major ; lieutenant colonel ; brevet colonel ; brigadier general ; Pontiac (Mich.) ;...
Portrait of Henry F. Lyster, 1861-1865. Entered service in Second Infantry at organization, as Assistant Surgeon, April 25, 1861, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 24. Commissioned April 25, 1861. Mustered May 25, 1861. Commissioned Surgeon, Fifth...
Lyster, Henry F. ;Henry F. Lyster; American Civil War ; ; ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; assistant surgeon ; surgeon ; brigade surgeon ; Detroit (Mich.) ; Blackburn's Ford, Battle of, Va., 1861 ; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va.,...
Portrait of Riley Garrett, or Riley Garred, 1864-1865. Ottawa County. Enlisted in company I, Third Infantry, Dec. 18, 1861, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Dec. 18, 1861. Transferred to company I, Fifth Infantry, June 10, 1864. ...
Garrett, Riley ;Riley Garrett; Garred, Riley ;Riley Garred; American Civil War ; ; Third Michigan Infantry ;3rd Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; Ottawa County (Mich.) ; Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Portrait of John Pulford, 1861-1865. Entered service in company A, Fifth Infantry, at organization, as First Lieutenant, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 24. Commisioned June 10, 1861. Mustered Aug. 28, 1861. Commissioned Captain,...
Pulford, John ;John Pulford; American Civil War ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; U.S. Volunteers ; Nineteenth U.S. Infantry ;19th U.S. Infantry; Thirty-seventh U.S. Infantry ;37th U.S. Infantry; first lieutenant ; captain ; major ;...
Portrait of Henry F. Lyster 1861-1865. Entered service in Second Infantry at organization, as Assistant Surgeon, April 25, 1861, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 24. Commissioned April 25, 1861. Mustered May 25, 1861. Commissioned Surgeon, Fifth...
Lyster, Henry F. ;Henry F. Lyster; American Civil War ; ; ; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; assistant surgeon ; surgeon ; brigade surgeon ; Detroit (Mich.) ; Blackburn's Ford, Battle of, Va., 1861 ; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va.,...
Portrait of Heber LeFavour 1861-1866. Detroit. Entered service in company F Fifth Infantry at organization as Captain age 24. Commissioned June 19 1861. Mustered Aug. 28 1861. Wounded in action at Williamsburg Va. May 5 1862. Commissioned...