Ira Eddy family papers, 1823-1983 (bulk 1823-1851)

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Ira Eddy family papers, 1823-1983 (bulk 1823-1851)

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Eclectic collection of family correspondence and genealogical material regarding the Eddy, Scott and Good families. Includes letter (1823) from E.S. Eddy to Jonas Eddy of Gallipoli, Ohio; and letters (1838-1843) to Rev. Ira Eddy (Ira's grandfather) from Nathan Eddy, William Waddell and James Eddy which document the day-to-day activities of the families. Of particular importance is two letters written by Safford B. Eddy (1846) while serving in the Mexican War as General Gideon Pillow's chief clerk. His letters were written from Camargo, Mexico, and Camp Patterson on the Rio Grande. He writes about his journey to Mexico, the weather, animals, and army operations in the field. There is also information regarding the Eddy family genealogy, the Eddy Family Association, and limited information on the Scott and Good families. There is also a tribute poem, written in 1851, to Safford Eddy.

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North Dakota State University Library

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North Dakota State University Library

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Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

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Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806-1878) was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. He practiced law with James Knox Polk (1795-1849), the 11th presdient of the United States. Pillow was appointed Brigadier General of the U.S. Volunteers in 1846 and later promoted to Major General because of his friendship with President Polk. He served during the Mexican War (1846-1848) and fought during the battles of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, and Chapultepec. He was appointed Senior Major General of the Prov...

Eddy family.

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Eddy, Ira, 1866-1948.

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Ira Eddy was born in Minnesota, coming to Fargo, N.D. in the 1890s where he lived until his death in 1948. He married Grace Scott in 1899 and they raised three children. From the description of Ira Eddy family papers, 1823-1983 (bulk 1823-1851) (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 42289410 ...

Eddy, Safford B., d. 1847.

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Eddy Family Association

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Eddy, E. S.

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