A survey map of the whole of Allendale Township and a portion of Polkton Township, both located in Ottawa County, Michigan. Allendale Township is located below the Grand River, while Polkton Township is located above the Grand River. Note: a small...
A collection of survey maps of Grand Rapids Township, a portion of the City of Grand Rapids and almost all of the City of East Grand Rapids. The first survey map in this collection describes the land where Grand Rapids Charter Township, a portion...
A survey map of the land where Paris Township, a portion of the City of Grand Rapids, and a portion of the City of East Grand Rapids are now located, all in Kent County, Michigan. The City of Grand Rapids is located in parts of Sections 3, 4 and 9...
A survey map of Spring Lake Township and Grand Haven Township, both located in Ottawa County. Michigan. The first image is of Spring Lake Township, the northern section of Grand Haven Township, and the City of Grand Haven. The City of Grand Haven...
A collection of survey maps of Amber Township in Mason County, Michigan. The first map details all of Amber Township and was measured in 1838. The second map is of a resurvey of Sections 23 through 35 of Amber Township, adding omitted lands. The...
A survey map of Montague Township and Whitehall Township. both in Oceana County, Michigan. While the township lines were measured in late 1837, the subdivision lines were measured in 1838. Montague Township is located in Sections 1-12, 15-20, 30...
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.
A survey map of of the majority of the former Wyoming Township and a portion of the City of Grand Rapids, both located in Kent County, Michigan. While the township and subdivision lines were measured in 1831, two surveys of the subdivision...
A survey map of Tallmadge Township in Ottawa County, Michigan. While the southern and western township boundaries and subdivisions were measured in 1831, the northern and eastern township lines were measured in 1837, and the northern and eastern...
A survey map of the western section of Fruitport Township and all of Sullivan Township, both located in Muskegon County, Michigan. Fruitport Township is located in sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34 of the map. This...
A survey map of Laketon Township in Oceana County, Michigan. While some of the township lines were measured in late 1836, other township lines and the subdivision lines were measured in 1837. Note: The City of Muskegon is located in Sections 25 and...
A survey map of Wilcox Township in Newaygo County, Michigan, measured in 1837. Note: A small portion of Everett Township is located in Sections 34-36. The City of White Cloud is located in parts of Sections 31-33.
A survey map of Everett Township in Newaygo County, Michigan, measured in 1837. Note: A small portion of Wilcox Township is located in Sections 4 and 6. The City of White Cloud is located in parts of Sections 4, 5, and 6.
A survey map of Pine River Township in Gratiot County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1831; the subdivision lines were surveyed in 1832. Note: The City of Alma is located in Sections 34 and 35, and parts of Sections 27, 28 and 33....
A survey map of Arcada Township in Gratiot County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1831; the subdivision lines were surveyed in 1832. Note: The City of Alma is located in Section 3 and parts of Sections 2 and 4. The City of Ithaca is...
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 5, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his opinion on the "wicked" war, the status of his son, Gardner Hank's regiment, and family news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Abbott, Gardner C.; Gardner C. Abbott; regimental history; morale;
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;...
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;...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the status of his regiment, battle duties, and politics. He also details an anecdote about deserters who, upon being caught, were tied up and forced to wear...
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; deserters; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln,...