Almon Ferdinand Rockwell Papers 1852-1900 (bulk 1861-1865 and 1877-1884)

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Barney, James M. (James Mitchell), 1874-1965

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Civil servant and historian; Barney wrote several books and contributed historical articles to Arizona magazines and newspapers. From the description of Barney manuscripts, ca. 1930-1959. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 42895320 Native of Yuma, Arizona. Barney was an topographical draftsman, engineer and grassroots historian. His articles were published in periodicals such as Oak Leaves and The Phoenix Gazette. From th...

Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

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Don Carlos Buell was born in Lowell, Ohio, the eldest of nine children born to Salmon and Elizabeth Buell. He was a first cousin of George P. Buell, also a Union general. Buell's father died when he was 8 years old, and his uncle took him in and raised him. As a child, Buell had a difficult time making friends due to his distant, introverted personality and was often made fun of by other children. After winning a fight with a neighborhood bully, he became awakened to the idea that discipline and...

Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888

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Roscoe Conkling was a New York politician and lawyer, serving in Congress as both Senator and Representative. He resigned abruptly to protest Federal appointments in New York, and returned to his law practice. He later declined an appointment to the United States Supreme Court. From the description of Roscoe Conkling letter to D.B. Sickels, 1876 Apr. 20. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52734482 Roscoe Conkling was a Senator (1867-81) and Congre...

Barney, James M.

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Wilson, John M. (John Moulder), 1837-1919

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Rockwell, Almon Ferdinand, 1835-

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Army officer and superintendent of public buildings, Washington, D.C. From the description of Almon Ferdinand Rockwell papers, 1852-1900 (bulk 1861-1865 and 1877-1884). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980194 ...

Almon Ferdinand Rockwell, b. 1835

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Biographical Note 1835, Oct. 17 Born, Gilbertsville, Ostego, N.Y. circa 1854 Student, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. 1861 1897 United States Army officer ...

Silver King Mining Company

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Silver King Mining Company was a publicly owned mining company that operated in Morrow County, Or. in the early 20th century. From the description of Silver King Mining Company records, 1910-1916. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 310379943 ...

Flower, Frank Abial, 1854-1911

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Nelson, William, 1824-1862

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Union general murdered at the Galt House in Louisville. From the description of William Nelson : military papers, 1861-1862. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49306706 ...

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

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Confederate Army officer, planter, and engineer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1833-1879 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 44880220 Confederate General. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mobile, to H. Storm, 1873 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133497 Army officer. From the description of Braxton Bragg papers, 1861-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455179 G...

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky-died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the sixteenth President of the United States from 1861 until his death by assassination. He was the son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Thomas Lincoln, and Nancy Hanks. In 1816, Lincoln moved to Pigeon Creek, Indiana, where he worked on his family's farm. Following his mother's death two years later, he continued working on farms until moving with his father to New Sa...

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...

Manderson, Charles F. (Charles Frederick), 1837-1911

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