William M. Cox Papers

Collection

Identifier: FMS-102

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This small collection consists of a ledger that he used for household accounts, along with a few miscellaneous documents. The most interesting feature of the volume is its listing of the soldiers in the regiment, which includes personal information, ages, and birthplaces. Unfortunately, some pages have been lost, making the roster incomplete. A few deaths of family members and neighbors, and a few diary-like entries, such as an outbreak of the measles in the family, are also included.

Dates

1864-1877
Other: Date acquired: 01/12/2001

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

Some materials may be protected by copyright. Permission to reproduce and to publish for commercial purposes must be requested from the Archivist.

Biographical or Historical Information

William M. Cox (1834-1901) was a Quaker farmer who lived in the Jericho Friends community in Randolph County, Indiana. Although a Quaker, William M. Cox served as a First Lieutenant in the 134th Regiment of Indiana Infantry during the Civil War, from May to August 1864. He retained the regimental roster and used it as his account book.

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