Havens, Edwin S.

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Havens was born at Stafford, New York, on May 25, 1842. His family later moved to Michigan in 1851, settling in Niles Township. As a young man, Havens taught in the district schools of Berrien County. In September 1862, Havens enlisted in the Seventh Michigan Cavalry Regiment as a Sergeant. After the war, Haven was transferred to the West where he was stationed at Virginia Dale, Colorado Territory. On December 15, 1865 the regiment was mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and Havens returned home to Michigan. In 1888, he became an employee of the State Lands Division and retired in 1929 as the chief of the department. He died in Lansing on August 25, 1931 following a lingering illness.

From the description of Edwin R. Havens papers, 1838-1867. (Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections). WorldCat record id: 779962739

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creatorOf Havens, Edwin R. Edwin R. Havens papers, 1838-1867. Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections
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Fort Leavenworth (Kan.)
Petersburg (Va.)
Camp Kellogg (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
United States
Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Virginia Dale (Colo.)
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Folk songs, American
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863
Richmond (Va.)
Winchester, 3rd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1864
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Active 1867

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