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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-04-06 Letter from Caleb Hank
Letter from Caleb Hank to Alvin Hank, Lydia Hank, and Nan Hank dated April 6, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family news, community news, and farming.
American Civil War; Caleb Hank; Hank, Caleb; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Hank, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); agriculture
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-05-03 Letter from Sam Benson
Letter from Sam Benson to Mack Ewing dated May 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses religious services.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Benson, Sam; Sam Benson; religion;
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 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-11 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Emily Barnard, dated May 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses General Morgan, his surroundings, and his promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Ky.; Kentucky; John Hunt Morgan; Morgan, John Hunt; nature; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-08-13 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 13, 1861. In this letter, he discusses enlisting the army and his expected promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Lansing (Mich.); Sergeant; enlistment; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-14 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Mason, dated May 14, 1863. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish at Horse Shoe Bend, Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (Ky.); Horse Shoe Bend (Ky.); regimental history; skirmish;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-08-17 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 17, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment and Grant's comments on his regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lexington (Ky.); regimental history; Siege of Vicksburg; Ulysses S. Grant;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-12-25 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated December 25, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Christmas, picket duty, literacy amongst the civilians, southern society, foraging, and the status 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.); Christmas; picket duty;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-05-01 Letter from George C. Gordon
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...
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 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-09-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his experience as a paroled soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment, and offers his advice on family and community issues.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Dover (Ohio); Ohio; Byron (Mich.); Union Prisoners of War; parole; picture; photograph; portrait
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-03-25 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 25, 1864. In this letter, he gives an account of the work being done on Fort Jackson and discusses the status of his regiment, leadership and politics in the Union Army.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Sergeant; Plaquemines Parish (La.); Fort Jackson (La.); gun; weather; military...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-02-03 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 3, 1863. In this letter, he describes his duties, the availability and cost of food, rumors of a revolution in the north, and the Byron (Mich.) community.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Provost Guard; health; cooking; food; politics; postal service; mail; Byron (Mich.);...
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
1860-11-04 Letter from Alvin Hank
Letter from Alvin Hank to Mack Ewing dated November 4, 1860. In this letter, he discusses the upcoming presidential election and community news.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Hank, Alvin; Alvin Hank; Presidential Election of 1860;
Civil War Manuscripts

1884 | Wayne, Wyandotte | 2058
Ashman, Mary | Female | Daughter | 14 | 1; Ashman, Tommy | Male | Son | 11 | 2; Ashman, Clara | Female | Daughter | 8 | 3; Ashman, Fred | Male | Son | 5 | 4; Arthur, Peter | Male | Husband | 32 | 5; Arthur, Ida | Female | Wife | 28 | 6; Banser,...
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | Hillsdale, Wright | 1829
Bernen, Paul | Male | Husband | 58 | 1; Bernen, Lusilla | Male | Husband | 58 | 2; Bernen, Clara | Female | Daughter | 14 | 3; Schwartz, Jonas | Male | Husband | 42 | 4; Schwartz, Anna M | Female | Wife | 41 | 5; Schwartz, Laura | Female | Daughter...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | St Clair, Berlin | 2401
Fraham, William | Male | Husband | 50 | 1; Fraham, Madilda | Female | Wife | 40 | 2; Fraham, Alier R | Female | Daughter | 4 | 3; Clydesdale, Kerida C | Male | Husband | 67 | 4; Clydesdale, Gary | Female | Wife | 51 | 5; Clydesdale, Prelch Jr |...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

1894 | Bay, Bay City | 2768
Glaser, Emma | Female | Wife | 29 | 1; Glaser, Carl | Male | Son | 3 | 2; Held, Auguste | Female | Mother | 64 | 3; Ross, George W | Male | Husband | 31 | 4; Ross, Jennie | Female | Wife | 29 | 5; Ross, Daniel A | Male | Son | 9 | 6; Ross, Katinka...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

Kent
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Grand Rapids
Death Records, 1897-1920

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