Research Arsenal Spotlight 46: William Heldman 17th Missouri Infantry
Frederick William Charles Heldman, (who was carried on rosters as Charles Heldman but signed his letters William Heldman) was an immigrant from Germany who served in Company…
Valentine’s Day During the Civil War
Hearts in the Midst of Battle: Valentine’s Day During the Civil War There’s a powerful image that lingers in many American minds each February: couples holding hands, whi…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 46: Halsey Bartlett 6th Connecticut Infantry
Halsey Bartlett was born in 1831 to Richard Bartlett and Christina S. (Fisher) Bartlett of Killingly, Connecticut. He enlisted in Company A, 6th Connecticut Infantry on…
Voices from the 126th Ohio Infantry
“In Answer to the Call”: Voices from the 126th Ohio Infantry The Concise History of the One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry is more than a reg…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 45: Herbert Daniels 7th Rhode Island Infantry
Herbert Daniels was born in 1836 to David Daniels and Nancy (Ballou) Daniels. The letters in this collection begin in 1862 while Herbert Daniels was helping his brother,…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 44: Kimball Pearsons 10th New York Cavalry
Kimball Pearsons was born in Collins, New York, on October 11, 1831, to Amos and Mary (Bartlett) Pearsons. Amos died in 1850 and Mary died in 1859. Kimball Pearsons married…
The Importance of a Well-Documented Private Collection: Part 3, Software
The Importance of a Well-Documented Private Collection: Part 3 The last two weeks we’ve discussed the importance of a well-documented private collection, and this week we’re g…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 43: Joseph Maitland 95th Ohio Infantry
Joseph Maitland was born in 1838 to James Madison Maitland and Anna (Mast) Maitland of Salem, Ohio. Joseph Maitland enlisted in Company G, 95th Ohio Infantry on August 8,…
The Importance of a Well-Documented Collection: Part 2, Purchased Items
The Importance of a Well-Documented Collection: Part 2, Purchased Items Last week’s post left you with some instructions to take a cursory look at your collection. Where and w…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 42: Henry Cole Smith 8th Connecticut Infantry
Henry Cole Smith was born in 1845 to Marcus DeForest Smith and Harriet (Cole) Smith of Kent, Connecticut. He was just fifteen years old when he enlisted in Company E of the…
