John W. May papers, 1859-1873.

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John W. May papers, 1859-1873.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/696240701

Civil War service records and court records. This collection includes a certificate of promotion and a company roster along with a letter from a will executor (1873), a land sale record (1854) and two court documents (1859 and 1873).

6 items (1 folder)

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7997905

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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

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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...