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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 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

1894 | Midland, Jerome | 0270
Sullavin, Michaul | Male | Husband | 41 | 1; Sullavin, Emma | Female | Wife | 36 | 2; De Lart, Clen | Female | Daughter | 9 | 3; Rounds, Eugenne | Male | Husband | 38 | 4; Rounds, Ray | Female | Wife | 21 | 5; Stevens, Jennie | Female | Wife | 51 |...
Sullavin, Michaul
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1884 | Kent, Grand Rapids | 2212
While, St Slenart | Male | Husband | 44 | 1; While, Mary | Female | Wife | 37 | 2; While, Stewart C | Male | Son | 10 | 3; While, Shorman E | Male | Son | 6 | 4; Singtt, Louise Mel | Female | Servant | 6 | 5; Allen, Arthur D | Male | Husband | 34 |...
While, St Slenart
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

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

1884 | Montcalm, Home | 0240
Beecher, May | Female | Mother | 20 | 1; Beecher, Addie | Female | Daughter | 2 | 2; Beecher, Rossetta | Female | Mother | 64 | 3; Fravis, Andreid | Male | Husband | 34 | 4; Fravis, Elzaia | Female | Wife | 26 | 5; Emerson, Alex | Male | Husband |...
Beecher, May
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-11-06 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated November 6, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the change in command from Buell to Rosecrans, the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, Kentucky living conditions, contraband...
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Mitchellville (Tenn.); Don Carlos Buell; Buell, Don...
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-05-26 through 1864-05-30 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 26, 1864 through May 30, 1864. In his letters, Ewing describes his stay in the hospital for dysentery, family members serving in the Civil War, the impending march to Richmond and camp life.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; dysentery; hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Richmond (Va.); illness
Civil War Manuscripts

02nd Michigan Infantry - page 065
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Second Michigan Infantry. 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; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

1894 | Jackson, Jackson | 3000
Kimbling, Debobert | Male | Widower | 70 | 1; Layacer, Mary | Female | Daughter | 39 | 2; Layaer, Charles | Male | Son | 16 | 3; Layacer, Frank | Male | Son | 15 | 4; Layacer, Arthur | Male | Son | 12 | 5; Layacer, George | Male | Son | 9 | 6;...
Kimbling, Debobert
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | Hillsdale, Woodbridge | 1664
Robinson, Fred | Male | Husband | 34 | 1; Robinson, Mary M | Female | Wife | 21 | 2; Robinson, Glen E | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3; James, William | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4; Tennes, Lydia | Female | Wife | 42 | 5; Tennes | Male | Son | 45 | 6; Tennes, Ellie T...
Robinson, Fred
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-04-17 Letter from Cyrus Lewis
Letter from Cyrus Lewis to Mack Ewing dated April 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and community news.
American Civil War; Cyrus Lewis; Lewis, Cyrus; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; 1st Missouri Engineers; First Missouri Engineers; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

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
1864-08-12 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 12, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses the status of family members, his health, and religion.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Second Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-08-05 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Washington, D.C. and the status of family and friends serving on the front.. In an attached undated letter, he discusses religion, his health, furloughs, and...
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-03-30 Letter from Frederick Willard
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick and Cynthia Bush dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, his opinions on slavery and Copperheads, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frederick Willard; Willard, Frederick; Frederick E. Bush;Bush, Frederick E.; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 160th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Sixtieth New York Infantry; Sergeant; jaundice; illness;...
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
1863-06-19 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated June 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Vicksburg, the status of his regiment, Grant's operations, and runaway slaves.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; regimental history; Ulysses S. Grant; Grant, Ulysses S.; slavery; African...
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

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