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MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
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;
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 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-04-01 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 1, 1864. In this letter, he describes camp life, southern society, the status of his regiment, reenlistment, the Copperhead Movement, and his opinions on slavery.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Baton Rouge (La.); camp; camp life; Slavery; parade; African Americans; reenlistment; Copperhead Movement; draft; southern society;...
Civil War Manuscripts

1884 | Barry, Castleton | 0344
Batlinger, Pavid | Male | Half Brother | 13 | 1; Batlinger, Rosa | Female | Half Sister | 9 | 2; Batlinger, Jessie | Female | Half Sister | 7 | 3; Batlinger, Lda | Female | Half Sister | 2 | 4; Sutherland, Myson | Male | Husband | 52 | 5;...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-07-27 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 27, 1864. In this letter, he describes the process in which his regiment is fortifying the area from rebel attacks, the surrounding area and rumors of the Union Army's movements.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; White River (Ark.); St. Charles (Ark.); gunboats; regimental history; rifle pit; mail;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-06-05 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes skirmishes with the Confederate army, building forts, the accidental shooting of Alvin Hank's thumb, and wounds incurred in his company.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; wound; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; regimental history
Civil War Manuscripts

1894 | Newaygo, Brooks | 1234
Race, Erwin N | Male | Stepson | 10 | 1; Kelly, Grand O | Male | Brother | 30 | 2; Cook, Jared W | Male | Husband | 24 | 3; Cook, Lala P | Female | Wife | 20 | 4; Henshaw, Mary L | Female | Mother | 51 | 5; Henshaw, Raymond J | Male | Son | 16 | 6;...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | Barry, Irving | 1232
Mitchell, William | Male | Husband | 50 | 1; Mitchell, Elizabeth | Female | Wife | 39 | 2; Mitchell, Robert | Male | Son | 20 | 3; Mitchell, Richard | Male | Son | 18 | 4; Mitchell, William | Male | Son | 15 | 5; Mitchell, George | Male | Son | 8 |...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1884 | Kent, Grand Rapids | 2434
Half, Charlotte | Female | Granddaughter | 11 | 1; Blaak, John | Male | Husband | 75 | 2; Blaak, Paulina | Female | Wife | 67 | 3; Page, Lucius C | Male | Husband | 29 | 4; Page, Helen D | Female | Wife | 24 | 5; Page, Carrie M | Female | Daughter...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-06-07 Letter from Gardner Abbott
Letter from Gardner Abbott to Alvin Hank and Lydia Hank dated June 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Corinth, Mississippi.
American Civil War; Abbott, Gardner C.; Gardner C. Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Corinth (Miss.); 1st Ohio Infantry; First Ohio Infantry; regimental history
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-09-09 through 1864-09-11 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 9, 1864 through September 11, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses daily tasks and family news.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nan Ewing; Mack Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-22 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated May 22, 1863. In this letter he describes Louisville, Kentucky and discusses family and community news.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Louisville (Ky.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-07 through 1864-11-08 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 7, 1864 through November 8, 1864. In this letter, she details family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-27 through 1864-11-29 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated November 27, 1864 through November 29, 1864. In the letter, she discusses finances, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-01-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated January 10, 1863. In this letter, he discusses sleeping conditions, the Battle of Stones River, the weather, and the staus of family and friends.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); Stones River, Battle of,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-12-17 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family news, scouting, the status of his regiment, illness, and farming in the south.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Nashville (Tenn.); scout; Confederate Army;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-01-25 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated January 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Stones River, Frank's health, the baby, the weather, the railroad, syrup, and the cause of the war.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); Battle of Stones River; Stones...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-38: Balcom Family Collection
1862-10-30 Letter from Justus A. Balcom
Letter from Justus A. Balcom to his parents, Johnson and Oriza Balcom, dated October 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses food, marching, the movements of his regiment, and the status of friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Justus A. Balcom; Balcom, Justus A.; Johnson Balcom; Balcom, Johnson; Oriza Balcom; Balcom, Oriza; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Nashville (Tenn.); food; marching; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

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