Morton, Charles H., 1832-1882
Variant namesA physician and druggist in Quincy, Illinois, Morton joined the 84th Illinois Infantry as major in August 1862 and eventually became its colonel. Captured at Chickamauga in September 1863, he spent about six months in Libby Prison, Richmond, Viriginia. After the war he engaged in business and held several political offices in Quincy. He committed suicide on May 26, 1880.
From the description of Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 247455806
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| creatorOf | Morton, Charles H., 1826-1880. Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864. | Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library | |
| creatorOf | Morton, Charles H., 1832-1882,. Autograph letters signed from Charles H. Morton to various recipients [manuscript], 1872-1875. | Folger Shakespeare Library |
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| associatedWith | Belle Isle (Prison). | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899 | person |
| correspondedWith | Ethel, Agnes, 1852-1903 | person |
| associatedWith | Libby Prison. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 84th (1864). | corporateBody |
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Birth 1832
Death 1882
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