Haydon, Charles B., 1834-1864

Student at the University of Michigan (1854-1857) from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who served in the Second Michigan Infantry during the Civil War.

From the description of Charles B. Haydon papers, 1852-1864 (bulk 1861-1864). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 78731118

From the description of Charles B. Haydon papers, 1861-1864 [microform] (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 81717692

From the description of Charles B. Haydon papers, 1854-1864. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419167

Charles B. Haydon was born in 1834 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended college at the University of Michigan during the years 1854-1857, but did not graduate.

He practices law in Kalamazoo until he joined the army in response to President Lincoln's call for volunteers to fight in the Civil War. From 1861 to 184, Haydon served in Company E of the Second Michigan Infantry, starting as a private and rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his service in the army, Haydon kept a diary in pocket-size notebooks. His unit was involved in numerous significant battles: Bull Run, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, and Jackson. Haydon was wounded badly in the latter battle in July 1863.

On March 14, 1864, Haydon died of pneumonia in Cincinnati, Ohio, while his regiment was on the way home to Michigan for a rest.

From the guide to the Charles B. Haydon Papers, 1852-1864, 1861-1864, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan)