Collection ID: LMC 2064
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Summary

Creator:
Weaver, Samuel S., 1837?-?
Abstract:
The Weaver mss., 1862-1920, consists of the papers of soldier Samuel S. Weaver, 1839-1924, relating to his service in the Civil War.
Extent:
1 folio
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Samuel S. Weaver, 1839-1924, was a soldier from Daviess County, Indiana. He was born on June 14, 1839 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, the son of George S. Weaver and Margaret Osbraugh. On September 12, 1861 he enlisted in the Union Army and became part of Company E in the 27th regiment of Indiana Volunteers. In 1864, after being promoted to the rank of sergeant, he was transferred to Company K of the 70th regiment of Indiana Volunteers, and in 1865 he was transferred again to Company B of the 33rd regiment. After the Civil War ended in 1865, Weaver worked as a farmer in Wheatland, Indiana. He married Anna E. Meuser on May 27, 1868 and they had four children. Samuel Weaver died on April 3, 1924.

Scope and Content:

The Weaver mss., 1862-1920, consists of the papers of soldier Samuel S. Weaver, of Daviess County, Indiana, relating to his service in the Civil War with Company E, 27th regiment of Indiana Volunteers and Company B, 33rd regiment of Indiana Volunteers.

Acquisition information:
Gift: 1972 .
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged following original order.

Physical location:
Lilly - Folio

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Weaver 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