John W. May Civil War commission and miscellaneous papers, 1848-1883.

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John W. May Civil War commission and miscellaneous papers, 1848-1883.

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This collection includes May's lieutenant's commission; 3 receipts belonging to his father, John May (1848-1883); and weather bulletins from the Iowa Weather Service (March and August 1878) giving daily data and summaries for the Iowa City area.

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958861

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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May, John W., d. 1864.

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May was living in Confidence, Iowa when he joined a local company called the Chariton Rangers which was mustered into service in October 1862 as Company F of the 36th Iowa Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in 1863 and died of war wounds in 1864. From the description of John W. May papers, 1859-1873. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 696240701 May was a Confidence, Iowa resident when he enlisted in Company F of the 36th Iowa Infantry o...

United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 36th (1862-1865)

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