Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Charles H. Gorsuch Papers
00114
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Gorsuch, Charles H., 1838-1914
- Title
- Charles H. Gorsuch papers
- ID
- 00114
- Date [inclusive]
- 1861-1923
- Extent
- 0.33 Cubic feet 16 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
During the Civil War, Charles H. Gorsuch commanded Company K, 28th Ohio Infantry. He later ran a general store in Waldron, Hillsdale County, Michigan, with his brothers and later his sons. Gorsuch also was a Justice of the Peace.
Scope and Contents note
These papers contain military records (1861-1866) of Captain Charles H. Gorsuch, who commanded Company K, 38th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. The records include clothing and equipment inventories, invoices for ordinance and ordinance stores, and equipment depositions. Also included are correspondence, legal documents and receipts relating to Gorsuch's involvement in farming and in business activities after the war in Ohio and then in Waldron, Hillsdale County, Michigan.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
February 2002
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Mrs. Robert E. Onweller, 1962-07-06.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Insurance Company of North America.
- United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 38th (1861-1865).
Family Name(s)
- Gorsuch family, (Charles H. Gorsuch, 1838-1914)
Geographic Name(s)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
Personal Name(s)
- Onweller, Robert E., Mrs.
Subject(s)
- General stores -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
| Box | ||||
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Civil War |
1 | |||
| Box | ||||
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Inventory of Supplies Dispositions and Invoices |
1 | |||
| Box | Folder | |||
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October - December 1863 |
1 | 1 | ||
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January - March 1864 |
1 | 2 | ||
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April - June 1864 |
1 | 3 | ||
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July - September 1964 |
1 | 4 | ||
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October - December 1864 |
1 | 5 | ||
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January - February 1865 |
1 | 6 | ||
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March 1865 |
1 | 7 | ||
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April - May 1865 |
1 | 8 | ||
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June 1865 - January 1866 |
1 | 9 | ||
| Box | Folder | |||
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Discharge Papers 1861, 1865 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Military Forms undated |
1 | 11 | ||
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Correspondence 1879-1891 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Legal Documents 1873-1919 |
1 | 13 | ||
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Lineage Information undated |
1 | 14 | ||
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Insurance Policy - Insurance Company of North America 1889, 1923 |
1 | 15 | ||
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Receipts and Promissory Notes 1866-1900, 1919-1920 |
1 | 16 | ||