John H. Starkweather collection, ca. 1852-1945.

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John H. Starkweather collection, ca. 1852-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71242517

MS 91-58 consists of materials documenting John H. Starkweather and the Starkweather family, who were originally from New York. Some family members moved to Michigan in the 1840's (Detroit area) and after the Civil War, continued west into Kansas and Minnesota. This small, eclectic collection includes the New Testament bible carried by Starkweather during the Civil War, a letter written by him on the back of a cigar wrapper (1861), his pension papers (1892, 1907); and miscellaneous papers, such as an 1861 pass given to John during the War, and Marion County, Kansas fair ticket (1882). The collection also includes photographs or obituaries of Starkweather family members, all who were descendants of Hilus H. Starkweather. Identified photographs include Perry, Mary Jane (John's siblings) and Asa Starkweather. Obituaries include James, Christopher Columbus, Sophia (all John's siblings), Wiiliam Hilus (John's son), and Clifton C. Starkweather (Christopher Columus Starkweather's son).

1 slim mss. box 2 folders (.3 cu. ft.)

State Archive of Michigan

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SNAC Resource ID: 8079659

State Archive of Michigan

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Starkweather family.

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Starkweather, John H., 1838?-1912.

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A Civil War veteran, John H. Starkweather enlisted in Company A of the 1st Michigan Infantry on April 18, 1861, at Detroit, at the age of 23. He was taken prisoner in action at Bull Run (July 21, 1861). He was part of a prisoner exchange, and was mustered out of service on May 20, 1862. He re-entered service in Company B of the 10th Michigan Cavalry as a quartermaster sergeant (August 28, 1863) at Franklin. He eventually achieved the rank of 2nd lieutenant. He resigned from the Army on October 6...