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;...
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;...
Morrissey, Eva | Female | Daughter | 18 | 1; Morrissey, Tom | Male | Son | 10 | 2; Van Hoven, John | Male | Husband | 45 | 3; Van Hoven, Clarce | Female | Wife | 24 | 4; Van Hoven, Adrian | Male | Son | 22 | 5; Van Hoven, Annin | Male | Son | 21 |...
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;
Hollond, John | Male | Husband | 47 | 1; Hollond, Mary H | Female | Wife | 45 | 2; Hollond, John A | Male | Son | 22 | 3; Hollond, Geo M | Male | Son | 20 | 4; Hollond, Lillian C | Female | Daughter | 15 | 5; Hollond, Mabel G | Female | Daughter |...
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;
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Twenty-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.
Badger, Henry F | Male | Husband | 64 | 1; Badger, Cora | Female | Wife | 35 | 2; Badger, Harry | Male | Son | 14 | 3; Badger, Lucille | Female | Daughter | 11 | 4; Kinmm, Nany A | Male | Hired Man | 2 | 5; Parke, Edward D | Male | Hired Man | 43 |...
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Frank's health, family news, soldier life, tents, the status of family and friends, food, and the baby.
Letter from Mary McClung to Nan Hank dated November 25, 1860. In this letter, she discusses the Jackson County Fair, community news, fashion, and school.
Mary McClung; McClung, Mary; Nan Hank; Hank, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); fair; fashion; education
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;
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated May 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Chancellorsville the status of family and friends after the battle, and Confederate deserters.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Fredericksburg (Va.); Battle of Chancellorsville; Chancellorsville, Battle...