Subject | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. | [X] | | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories. | [X] | | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies. |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers. |
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| | • | Bushnell, Wells A., 1839-1907. |
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| | • | Cumings, Charlotte J. Sink, 1846-1913. |
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| | • | Cumings, Henry Harrison, 1840-1913. |
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| | • | Cummings family. |
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| | • | Gaskill, Joseph W., b. 1843. |
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| | • | Libby Prison. |
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| | • | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. |
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| | • | Oberlin College. |
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| | • | Soldiers -- Ohio -- Diaries. |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Transportation. |
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| | • | United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865) |
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| | • | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 104th (1862-1865). Company B. |
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| | • | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 105th (1862-1865) |
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| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Joseph W. Gaskill Record Book and Diary
| | | | Creator: | Gaskill, Joseph W. | | | | Dates: | 1862-1865 | | | | Abstract: | Joseph W. Gaskill (b. 1843) was a corporal in Company B, 104th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. The collection consists of a descriptive roll of Company B, 104th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (1862-65), a history of the Company by Gaskill, and Gaskill's diary for 1864, during which time he saw action in Tennessee and Georgia. Includes an unpublished, incomplete manuscript of a book about Abraham Lincoln, written by Gaskill. | | | | Call #: | MS 1158 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Gaskill, Joseph W., b. 1843. | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 104th (1862-1865). Company B. | Soldiers -- Ohio -- Diaries. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Henry Harrison Cumings Papers
| | | | Creator: | Cumings, Henry Harrison | | | | Dates: | 1817-1882 | | | | Abstract: | Henry Harrison Cumings (1840-1913) was born in Illinois. With his family, he moved in 1825 to Unionville, Lake County, Ohio. In 1852, he moved to North Madison, Lake County, Ohio. Cumings attended various schools, including the Madison Seminary and the Grand River Institute at Austinburgh. He later enrolled at Oberlin College, graduating in 1862. He then enlisted in the 105th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War, receiving a commission as a 1st Lieutenant of Company D. In 1864, he was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company A, later transferring to Company K. During the war, Cumings and the 105th Regiment saw action in the battles of Perryville, Kentucky (1862); Milton, Tennessee (1863); Hoover's Gap, Tennessee (1863); Murfreesboro, Tennessee (1863); Lookout Mountain, Tennessee (1863); Missionary Ridge, Tennessee (1863); and Atlanta, Georgia (1864). After the war, Cumings settled at Tidioute, Warren County, Pennsylvania, where he lived for the remainder of his life. In 1867, he married Charlotte (Lottie) J. Sink. Cumings was active in various oil refining companies, and also served in local political and governmental posts. The collection consists of correspondence, supply orders, military records and publications, post-war business records, personal writings, newspaper clippings, speeches, and an autograph book. The collection pertains primarily to Henry Cumings' Civil War experiences, with detailed information referring to the 105th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the post quartermaster department. Also included is material relating to Oberlin College during the early 1860s, letters from his wife, Lottie Sink Cumings, and personal information pertaining to Henry Cumings, his family and friends. In addition, the collection includes the papers of Henry's grandfather, Benjamin Cumings, and George Densten, a family friend, primarily correspondence. | | | | Call #: | MS 4599 | | | | Extent: | 2.00 linear feet (2 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Cumings, Henry Harrison, 1840-1913. | Cummings family. | Cumings, Charlotte J. Sink, 1846-1913. | United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 105th (1862-1865) | Oberlin College. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 3 | Title: | Wells A. Bushnell, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Memoir
| | | | Creator: | Bushnell, Wells A. | | | | Dates: | 1898-1905 | | | | Abstract: | Wells A. Bushnell (1839-1907) was born in Trumbull County, Ohio. He enlisted in 1861 as a private for three years in the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry at Orwell, Ohio, and was appointed a corporal soon thereafter. He was captured in 1862 at Catlett Station, Virginia, and spent ten days in Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, before being exchanged. He was appointed a sergeant in Company A, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry on January 1, 1863, and subsequently served as a quartermaster sergeant and orderly sergeant in Company A throughout 1863 and 1864. He was promoted to second lieutenant November 12, 1864, and then to first lieutenant January 31, 1865, in Company E of the Sixth Ohio. Bushnell resigned from service May 28, 1865. The Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry saw heavy action throughout the American Civil War. Originating at Orwell, Ohio, and surrounding areas, it was one of two cavalry regiments raised by Senator Benjamin F. Wade and Congressman John Hutchins of Ohio. The Sixth entered the war in June 1862 during the pursuit of Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley campaign. Throughout the war, the Sixth participated in numerous battles and engagements, including Cross Keys, Luray Court House, Warrenton, 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Kelly's Ford, Aldie, Middleburg, Upperville, Rapidan Station, Bristoe Station, Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Cold Harbor, Trevilians' Station, Malvern Hill, Dinwiddie Court House, Five Forks, and Appomattox. The Sixth was present at the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox. The collection consists of a bound volume compiled and written in longhand by Wells A. Bushnell concerning his service in and the history of the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. It also contains notes, a newspaper clipping, and a ribbon removed form the bound volume. The memoir documents the movements, actions, and battles in which the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry participated from 1862-1865, including the Shenandoah Valley campaign, Cross Keys, 2nd Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Five Forks, and Appomattox. It describes other aspects of the war, including camp life of the soldiers, troop movements and transportation, and Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. The memoir also includes a roster of officers and enlisted men of Company A of the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, which details their military service and in many cases notes their death dates. This bound volume was removed from MS 2152 Regimental Papers of the Civil War, Container 17, Bound Volume 1, for this microfilm reproduction. | | | | Call #: | MS 2152A | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Bushnell, Wells A., 1839-1907. | United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1861-1865) | Libby Prison. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Transportation. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
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