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 Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 25, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his opinions on General Meade and General Burnside, finances, patching and darning, and politics.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Ambrose Burnside; Burnside, Ambrose; George...
Letter from William Barnard to his sister dated September 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of the locals, daily life, and African Americans following the regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Frederick (Md.); Sergeant; regimental history; civilians; southern society; camp life; African Americans; Slavery;
Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated October 9, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, food, and camp life.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Pleasant Valley (Md.); regimental history; food; camp life; Harpers Ferry (Va.)
Letter from William Barnard to his brother, Edward Barnard dated December 17, 1862. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Fredericksburg, looting, and his new hat.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Edward Barnard; Barnard, Edward; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); Fredericksburg, Battle of Fredericksburg; Battle of,...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 2, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his feelings regarding the Confederate Army, the weather, family news, finances, his heath, and the upcoming Presidential election.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry;Confederate Army; Presidential Election of...
Letter from William Arthur to Mack Ewing dated October 21, 1860. In this letter, he discusses the upcoming presidential election and farming.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Presidential Election of 1860; agriculture;
This volume follows the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics; 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics
David H. Jerome, 18th Governor of Michigan, 1881-1881. Republican. Religion: Episcopal. Born in Detroit in 1829. Died 1896. Buried in Saginaw. Worked in the business and lumber trades.
Alexander J. Groesbeck, 30th Governor of Michigan, 1921-1926. Republican. Born in Macomb County in 1873. Died 1953. Buried in Detroit. Lawyer by trade.
Hazen S. Pingree, 24th Governor of Michigan, 1897-1900. Republican. Religion: Baptist. Born in Maine in 1840. Died 1901. Buried in Detroit. Worked in the business and shoes trade.
Luren D. Dickinson, 37th Governor of Michigan, 1939-1940. Republican. Religion: Methodist/Episcopal. Born in New York in 1859. Died 1943. Buried in Charlotte. Farmer and teacher by trade.
Charles M. Croswell, 17th Governor of Michigan, 1877-1880. Republican. Religion: Presbyterian/Episcopal. Born in New York in 1825. Died 1886. Buried in Adrian. Lawyer and banker by trade.
Henry H. Crapo, 14th Governor of Michigan, 1865-1868. Republican. Religion: Christian Church/Universalist. Born in Massachusetts in 1804. Died 1869. Buried in Flint. Worked in the lumber industry.
Frank D. Fitzgerald, 34th Governor of Michigan, 1935-1936; 36th Governor of Michigan, 1939. Republican. Religion: Congregational. Born in Grand Ledge in 1885. Died 1939. Buried in Grand Ledge. Politician by trade.
Fred W. Green, 1927-1930, 31st Governor of Michigan. Republican. Born in Manistee in 1872. Died 1936. Buried in Ionia. Lawyer and businessman by trade.