Collection ID: LMC 1786
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Summary

Creator:
Nickerson, James B., 1832-1907
Abstract:
The Nickerson mss., 1863-1884, consist of the diary and ephemera of James B. Nickerson, 1832-1907, who served in the 40th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
Extent:
1 folio
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Item], Nickerson mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

James B. Nickerson was born December 14, 1832 in Clinton County, Ohio. During the Civil War, he fought in Company B, 40th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. In 1865, he married Mary (McEwen) Nickerson, 1837-1913, and together they would have one daughter, Martha (Nickerson) Schofield, 1868-1958. Federal census records indicate that the family had moved to Indiana by 1880. In 1884, Nickerson received his teaching license, valid in Blackford County, Indiana. Nickerson died in 1907 and was buried in Clearwater, Kansas.

Scope and Content:

The Nickerson mss., 1863-1884, consist of a Civil War diary of James B. Nickerson, 1832-1907, educator, company B, 40th regiment, Ohio infantry, which comments also on the 84th regiment, Indiana infantry; a letter from George Henry La Fetra, 1869; and a teacher's license valid in Blackford County, Indiana, 1884.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 1968
Physical location:
Lilly - Folio

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Nickerson mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu