Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the status of his regiment, battle duties, and politics. He also details an anecdote about deserters who, upon being caught, were tied up and forced to wear...
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; deserters; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln,...
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Letter from Benjamin White, Janetta White, and Enoch White to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they discuss family news and community news.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; White, Benjamin; Benjamin White; White, Janetta (Ewing); Janetta (Ewing) White; White, Enoch; Enoch White;
Letter from Benjamin Arthur,Catherine Arthur, James Arthur, and James Ewing to Enoch Ewing, Susannah Ewing, and Mack Ewing dated March 1, 1859. In this letter, they discuss family news.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Arthur, Catherine (Radabaugh); Catherine (Radabaugh) Arthur; Arthur, Benjamin Franklin; Benjamin Franklin Arthur; James Milton Arthur; Arthur, James Milton; James Leander...
Letter from William Arthur, Silas Arthur, Benjamin Arthur, and Catherine Arthur to Mack Ewing, Enoch Ewing, and Susannah Ewing dated April 28, 1859 through April 29, 1859. In this letter, they discuss family news, farming, and courting.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Enoch Ewing; Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh); Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Silas M. Arthur; Arthur, Silas M.; Benjamin Franklin...
Portrait of Benjamin C. Tracy, 1861-1865. Grand Rapids. Enlisted in company F, Third Infantry, as Sergeant, May 13, 1861, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 29. Mustered June 10, 1861. Commissioned Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Commissioned...
Tracy, Benjamin C. ;Benjamin C. Tracy; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Third Michigan Infantry ;3rd Michigan Infantry; sergeant ; second lieutenant ; first lieutenant ; brigade quartermaster ; Grand Rapids (Mich.) ; Detroit...
Portrait of Benjamin D. Pritchard 1862-1865. Allegan. Entered service in company L Fourth Cavalry at organization as Captain July 25 1862 at Allegan for 3 years age 27 ... Mustered out and honorably discharged at Nashville Tenn. July 1 1865. For...
Pritchard, Benjamin D.;Benjamin D. Pritchard; American Civil War; ; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;4th Michigan Cavalry; Allegan (Mich.)
Portrait of Benjamin C. Johnson, 1861-1865. (Veteran) Wayne County. Enlisted in company F, Sixth Infantry, Aug. 11, 1861, at Belleville, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Aug. 20, 1861. Re-enlisted Feb. 10, 1854, at Port Hudson, La. Mustered Feb....
Johnson, Benjamin C. ;Benjamin C. Johnson; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; Sixth Michigan Infantry ;6th Michigan Infantry; Wayne County (Mich.) ; Belleville (Mich.)
Portrait of Benjamin F. Lee, 1861-1862. Cass County. Enlisted in company E, Second Infantry, April 17, 1861, at Niles, for 3 years, age 38. Mustered May 25, 1861. First Sergeant. Died at Ft. Monroe, Va., May 18, 1862, of wounds received in...
Lee, Benjamin F.;Benjamin F. Lee; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; Second Michigan Infantry ;2nd Michigan Infantry; first sergeant ; Cass County (Mich.) ; Niles (Mich.) ; Fort Monroe (Va.) ; Williamsburg, Battle of, Williamsburg,...
Portrait of Benjamin F. Porter, 1861-1865. Grand Rapids. Entered service in company D, Eighth Infantry, at organization, as Second Lieutenant, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 28. Commissioned Aug. 12, 1861. Mustered, Sept. 23, 1861. ...
Porter, Benjamin F. ;Benjamin F. Porter; American Civil War ; ; ; Eighth Michigan Infantry;8th Michigan Infantry; U. S. Volunteers ; second lieutenant ; first lieutenant ; captain ; assistant quartermaster ; Grand Rapids (Mich.)