Benjamin L. Wiley papers, 1817-1946 (bulk 1850-1869)

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Benjamin L. Wiley papers, 1817-1946 (bulk 1850-1869)

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The collection consists of the papers of Ben L. Wiley from 1817 to 1922. The papers include correspondence, miliary orders, tax records, financial ledgers, indentures and land sales. The collection documents Wiley's miliary service in the Mexican War and the 5th Cavalry Regiment, Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War, his business ventures in Illinois and indentureship. Correspondence includes letters from family members, business associates and miliary commands.

9.00 boxes.

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Wiley, Ben L.

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Ben Ladd Wiley was born in Smithfield, Ohio on March 25, 1821. In 1845 Wiley moved to Vienna, Illinois to be with his brother John where he taught school and worked as a carpenter. In 1847 Wiley enlisted in United States Army to fight in Mexico and was enlisted until 1848 when he left the service to return to Vianna. In 1849 Wiley settled in Jonesboro, Union County and worked for Winstead Davie as a clerk, worked as a carpenter, and at the Jonesboro Gazette. In 1850 he married Emily Davie, and t...