Seeking Michigan

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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-12 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Copperhead Movement; morale; northern peace movement;
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 67-126: James G. Durham Collection
1863-01-12 Transcript of Letter from Edson Conrad
Transcript of letter from Edson Conrad to his sister, Mary Conrad, dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Fredericksburg, relations with the Confederate Army, morale, supplies, food, and finances.
Edson Conrad; Conrad, Edson; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 19th Michigan Infantry; private; Fredericksburg (Va.); Confederate Army; morale; supplies; clothes; food; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1859-01-21 Letter from John W Radabaugh
Letter from John W. Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated January 21, 1859. In this letter, he discusses family news and his job as a teacher.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Radabaugh, John W.; John W. Radabaugh;education
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1860 Letter from Milton Radabaugh
Letter from Milton Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated 1860. In this letter, he discusses his views on school and education.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Radabaugh, Milton; Milton Radabaugh; education;
Civil War Manuscripts

First Michigan Light Artillery - Page 241
This volume follows the First Michigan Light Artillery 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 Light Artillery; 1st Michigan Light Artillery
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

First Michigan Light Artillery - Page 246
This volume follows the First Michigan Light Artillery 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 Light Artillery; 1st Michigan Light Artillery
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

First Michigan Light Artillery - Page 259
This volume follows the First Michigan Light Artillery 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 Light Artillery; 1st Michigan Light Artillery
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

Merrill Horse, 23rd Illinois Infantry, 37th Illinois Infantry, 42nd Illinois Infantry, 44th Illinois Infantry, Co. C 70th New York Infantry, Co. K. 1st New York Cavalry, 47th Ohio Infantry, 1st Michigan Lancers, Chandler Horse Guards, Provost...
This volume follows the Merrill Horse, 23rd-37th-42nd-44th Illinois, Co. C. 70th New York Infantry, Co. K. 1st New York Cavalry, 47th Ohio Infantry, 1st Michigan Lancers, Chandler Horse Guards, Provost Guard, Miscellaneous regiment. The series is a...
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; Merrill Horse; 23rd Illinois Infantry; 37th Illinois Infantry; 42nd Illinois Infantry; 44th Illinois Infantry; 70th New York Infantry; 1st New York Cavalry; 47th Ohio Infantry; First Michigan...
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

Groesbeck, Alexander J.
Alexander J. Groesbeck, 30th Governor of Michigan, 1921-1926. Republican. Born in Macomb County in 1873. Died 1953. Buried in Detroit. Lawyer by trade.
Governors; Groesbeck, Alexander J.
Governors of Michigan

Pingree, Hazen S.
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.
Governors; Pingree, Hazen S.
Governors of Michigan

Ferris, Woodbridge N.
Woodbridge N. Ferris, 28th Governor of Michigan, 1913-1916. Democrat. Born in New York in 1853. Died 1928. Buried in Big Rapids. Educator by trade.
Governors; Ferris, Woodbridge N.
Governors of Michigan

Felch, Alpheus
Alpheus Felch, 5th Governor of Michigan, 1846-1847. Democrat. Relgion: Methodist. Born in Maine in 1804. Died 1896. Buried in Ann Arbor. Lawyer by trade.
Governors; Felch, Alpheus
Governors of Michigan

Dickinson, Luren D.
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.
Governors; Dickinson, Luren D.
Governors of Michigan

Croswell, Charles M.
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.
Governors; Croswell, Charles M.
Governors of Michigan

Fitzgerald, Frank D.
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.
Governors; Fitzgerald, Frank D.
Governors of Michigan

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