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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-06-28 Letter from James K. Ewing
Letter from James K. Ewing to Enoch Ewing dated June 28, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Corinth, Mississippi.
American Civil War; Enoch Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; James K. Ewing; Ewing, James K.; 27th Ohio Infantry; Twenty-seventh Ohio Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-04-19 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Emily Barnard dated April 19, 1861. In this letter he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, the recruitment of troupes, and the euphoria surrounding the beginning of the war.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-110: Cook Family Collection
1861-11-21 Letter from William H.H. Cook
Letter from William H.H. Cook to his brother, Amori B. Cook, dated November 21, 1861. In this letter, he discusses unloading hay and oats at camp, friends stationed at Camp Anderson, measles, his uniform, and guard duty. He also writes out the...
American Civil War; William H.H. Cook; Cook, William H.H.; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Third Michigan Cavalry; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Camp Anderson (Grand Rapids, Mich.); horse; chores; uniform; clothes; regimental history; measles; illness;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-09-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated September 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, arriving in Covington, Kentucky, the train ride, food, parades, and camp life.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Camp Sigel (Ionia, Mich.); Covington (Ky.); finances;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-12-10 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated December 10, 1863. In this letter, he relates his opinions on education, churches in the area, weather, the cost of food, and John Hunt Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); education; Provost Guard; religion; weather; food; finances;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-02-24 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 24, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, soldier life, the Provost Guard.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); Provost Guard; drills; sailing; music; dancing; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-07-30 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, he relates his travels as a paroled soldier from Memphis (Tenn.) to a camp in Ohio. He also expresses his desire for a furlough in order to visit Michigan.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Memphis (Tenn.); Cairo (Ill.); Mattoon (Ill.); Terre-Haute (Ind.); Dayton (Ohio);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
02-28 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 28 (no year was specified but most likely 1863). In this letter, he expresses his views on courting, describes his experience on Provost Guard and the status of his regiment, and...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Provost Guard; prison; prisoners; contrabands; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1861-05-19 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 19, 1961. In this letter, he discusses the trip taken by himself and his squad from Michigan to Ohio via steamer and train.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Detroit River; Lake Erie; Michigan; Ohio; Cleveland (Ohio); Steamer Cleveland;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1860-10-28 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 28, 1860. In this letter, he discusses regimental orders, camp life, soldier behavior, and his promises to take care of himself.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; orders; camp life; alcohol; music; soldier behavior
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-19: Historical Manuscripts from Michigan Historical Museum,
"Jack's New Version of 'Root, Hog, or Die' or 'The Bloody Ninth' in Dixie'"
Lyrics to "Jack's New Version of 'Root, Hog, or Die' or 'The Bloody Ninth' in Dixie'".
American Civil War; "Root, Hog, or Die"; "The Bloody Ninth in Dixie"; Ninth Michigan Infantry; 9th Michigan Infantry; song lyrics; poem; Battle of Chattanooga; Chattanooga (Tenn.); Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863;
Civil War Manuscripts

Grinnell Bros. collection of old favorite songs
1 close score (32 p.) : ill. ; 22 cm. Contents: Dixie land; Lilly Dale; Come, with thy lute; Just before the battle, mother; The dearest spot; Juanita; Rocked in the cradle of the deep; Long, long ago; Robin Adair; Love's old sweet song; Darling...
Songbooks; Piano music; Musical works
Music of Michigan

All aboard for Dixie land : song / words by Jack Yellen ; music by George L. Cobb
1 score (5 p.) ; 35 cm.
Names, Geographical -- Songs and music; Revues--Excerpts; Murray, Elizabeth M. -- Portraits; Songs with piano
Music of Michigan

1884 | Ottawa, Allendale | 0017
Berkel, Jennie | Female | Daughter | 8 | 1; Berkel, Henry | Male | Son | 6 | 2; Berkel, Dene | Female | Daughter | 4 | 3; Horling, John | Male | Husband | 53 | 4; Horling, Dana | Female | Wife | 33 | 5; Horling, Hattie | Female | Daughter | 15 | 6;...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

Kent
Clarisse
Algoma
Death Records, 1897-1920

1884 | Lenawee, Fairfield | 0552
Gasevigne, Charles | Male | Husband | 41 | 1; Gasevigne, Mary J | Female | Wife | 35 | 2; Gasevigne, Cora | Female | Daughter | 14 | 3; Gasevigne, Charlie | Male | Son | 12 | 4; Bessie, Charlie | Female | Daughter | 8 | 5; Bessie, Teonley | Female...
Library of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1884 | Kent, Walker | 1417
Newbery, Mary | Female | Daughter | 7 | 1; Newbery, Fredrick | Male | Son | 4 | 2; Newbery, Elizabath | Female | Daughter | 1 | 3; Rydell, Grass | Male | Laborer | 20 | 4; Belnap, Rufus N | Male | Husband | 56 | 5; Belnap, Harriott | Female | Wife...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | Kent, Courtland | 3923
Shotwell, Benjamin F | Male | Husband | 32 | 1; Shotwell, Alice | Female | Wife | 25 | 2; Shotwell, Florance B | Female | Daughter | 6 | 3; Shotwell, Everet L | Male | Son | 3 | 4; Davis, Isriel | Male | Hired Man | 18 | 5; Bennett, Sarah | Female...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

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