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1884 | Montcalm, Home | 0336
People, Hugh | Male | Husband | 43 | 1; People, Maria | Female | Wife | 37 | 2; People, Edward | Male | Son | 18 | 3; People, Emily | Male | Son | 9 | 4; People, Mary | Female | Daughter | 2 | 5; Huyck, George | Male | Husband | 23 | 6; Huyck, Mary...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

Ernst Floeter Transcript
Interview with Ernst Floeter, a former German soldier who served as an American prisoner of war during World War II.
Oral History; World War II; prisoners; German
Oral Histories

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

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-01-28 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the livestock availability in Louisiana, food prices, and southern society.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Louisiana; soldier life; food; finances; southern society; southern women; Provost...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-04-10 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 10, 1864. In this letter, he describe camp life in Baton Rouge, cooking, and his desire for peace.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Baton Rouge (La.); camp life; cooking; fire; parade; peace; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-01-18 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated January 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses lodging conditions, the status of his regiment, and the finances of the army.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Belle Plain (Va.); tent; sleeping conditions; regimental history; finances;
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-04-06 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated April 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending furlough and his brother's want of a draft substitute.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); draft substitutes; draft; private; furlough;
Civil War Manuscripts

1884 | Jackson, Napoleon | 0700
Hulander, Samel | Male | Husband | 59 | 1; Hulander, Jane | Female | Wife | 58 | 2; Russ, Dythascy | Male | Husband | 26 | 3; Russ, Cosa C | Female | Wife | 24 | 4; Russ, Forcast R | Male | Son | 1 | 5; Meeder, Natue | Male | Servant | 24 | 6;...
Archives of Michigan
Michigan State Census Records, 1884-1894

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-31 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 31, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses Fairfax Seminary Hospital, his health, thoughts on the war and religion.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Fairfax Seminary Hospital (Alexandria, Va.); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1862-10-29 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated October 29, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the mail, the movements of his regiment, civilians, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Petersville (Md.); Camp Hickey (Petersville, Mich.); mail; postal service;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-25 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Andy Ewing dated December 25, 1864. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and Alvin Hank.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Andrew Adam; Andrew Adam Ewing; Ewing, Andy; Andy Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-08-19 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated August 19, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment and skirmishes in the Cumberland Mountains. He also discusses religion, courting, and soldier life.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Cumberland Mountains; Cumberland Gap; Kentucky; regimental history; skirmish;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-02-11 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 11, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status and movements of his regiment, the Siege of Vicksburg, Provost Guard duty, and his opinions on courting.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; Young's Point (La.); Steamer Henry Clay;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-04-01 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 1, 1864. In this letter, he describes camp life, southern society, the status of his regiment, reenlistment, the Copperhead Movement, and his opinions on slavery.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Baton Rouge (La.); camp; camp life; Slavery; parade; African Americans; reenlistment; Copperhead Movement; draft; southern society;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-10 through 1865-02-11 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 10, 1865 through February 11, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, the birth of Andy and Emily Ewing's daughter and community news.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-06 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses family news and being home on furlough.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; private; furlough;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1860-10-21 Letter from William Arthur
Letter from William Arthur to Mack Ewing dated October 21, 1860. In this letter, he discusses the upcoming presidential election and farming.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Presidential Election of 1860; agriculture;
Civil War Manuscripts

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