Research Arsenal Spotlight 70: Henry Murray 8th New York Light Artillery
Henry Murray was born in 1836 to John Murray and Jennet (Scott) Murray of Bovina, New York. Before the war he worked as a tinsmith. He enlisted in the 8th New York Light…
RG 94 Spotlight: 21st Illinois Infantry
The Research Arsenal is proud to be digitizing and adding historical records of Civil War regiments held at the National Archives to our online database so that researchers…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 69: John Madison 96th Pennsylvania Infantry
John Madison was born in 1864 to Anthony and Harriet (Dick) Madison of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Before enlisting in the army, he worked as a blacksmith’s apprentice. He e…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 68: Robert Browne 100th Pennsylvania Infantry
Robert Browne was born in 1821 in Steubenville, Ohio, but grew up in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended the Theological Seminary at Alleghany, Pennsylvania and was ordained…
RG 94 Spotlight: 30th Indiana Infantry
The Research Arsenal is proud to be digitizing and adding historical records of Civil War regiments held at the National Archives to our online database so that researchers…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 67: Charles Johnson 16th Massachusetts Infantry
Charles Johnson was born in 1836 and was living in Boston when he was commissioned as a captain in the 16th Massachusetts Infantry. He was married to Ellen “Nellie” Shepard Al…
Independence Day Celebrations During the Civil War
Independence Day Celebrations During the Civil War Independence Day has always been one of America’s most significant holidays, commemorating the signing of the…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 66: Theodore Harman 153rd Pennsylvania Infantry
Theodore Harman was born January 29, 1836 to George Harman and Mary Ann (Steinmetz) Harman of Pennsylvania. On February 2, 1862, he married Louisa Moyer. Only a few months…
RG 94 Spotlight: 21st Michigan Infantry
The Research Arsenal is proud to be digitizing and adding historical records of Civil War regiments held at the National Archives to our online database so that researchers…
Research Arsenal Spotlight 65: Henry Beckwith USS New Ironsides
Henry Beckwith was born in 1839 to David Beckwith and Eliza (Rathbone) Beckwith of Chesterfield, Connecticut. He enlisted in the US Navy on June 27, 1862 and served as the …
