Eli A. Griffin papers, 1836-1882 (majority within 1853-1864)

Summary

Creator:

Griffin, Eli Augustus, 1833-1864

Abstract:

Niles, Mich. businessman and officer in the Sixth and Nineteenth Michigan Infantry regiments during the Civil War. Includes correspondence, diaries, and photographs related to Griffin's personal life and military service in addition to genealogical information and miscellaneous materials.

Extent:

0.4 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

851416 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The Eli A. Griffin papers are organized into a single Personal Papers series, which includes family genealogical information, correspondence, personal diaries, photographs, military records, and other materials. The collection documents Griffin's various travels (including trips to the California gold fields in 1849 and 1853 and other trips to Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, and Utah), service in the Union army during the Civil War, and information about his family.

Biographical / Historical:

Niles, Mich. businessman and officer in the Sixth and Nineteenth Michigan Infantry regiments during the Civil War, serving as a major and then a lieutenant colonel. He was killed at Golgotha Church, Ga. in 1864 during General William T. Sherman's Georgia campaign.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Jeanne Griffin (donor no. 3367 )

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Selective Index to Correspondents

Bennett, John	A letter written to Mrs. Griffin concerning the death and disposition of the property of Eli Griffin. Bennett, of Centreville, Mich., was in the 19th Michigan Infantry, 1862-1865, as assistant surgeon and surgeon.
Pullman, Paschal A.	A letter concerning the death of Eli Griffin. Pullman, of Allegan, Mich., enlisted in the 19th Michigan Infantry as corporal, in 1862, was promoted to second lieutenant in 1864, and killed in action at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864, while commanding the company.
Wing, Lucius M.	Two letters (1864) concerning the death and disposition of the property of Major Eli Griffin. Wing, of Coldwater, Mich., was in the 19th Michigan Infantry as second lieutenant, lieutenant, quartermaster, and captain, 1862-1865.
Woodruff, John.

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Subjects

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Subjects:

Voyages and travels.
Travelers.
Overland journeys to the Pacific.
Soldiers -- Michigan -- Niles.

Formats:

Diaries.
Crystoleum photographs.
Photographs.

Names:

Grand Army of the Republic.
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 6th (1861-1863)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 19th (1862-1865)
United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 21st (1862-1865)
Blair, Austin, 1818-1894.
Carson, Kit, 1809-1868.
Shafter, William Rufus, 1835-1906.
Bennett, John.
Griffin, Isaac.
Griffin, Samuel Hicks.
Pullman, Paschal A.
Wing, Lucius M.
Woodruff, John.
Griffin, Eli Augustus, 1833-1864.

Places:

California -- Gold discoveries.
Colorado -- Gold discoveries.
Council Bluffs (Iowa)
Niles (Mich.)
Pikes Peak (Colo.)
Saint Joseph (Mo.)
Salt Lake City (Utah)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.