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Barton, Caleb S. (Civil War correspondence)
2023.045.w.r
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Description
This collection contains 50 letters between Pvt. Caleb S. Barton, USA and his family during the Civil War.
Background
Corporal Caleb S. Barton (1844 - 5/31/1864) was born in Ohio to Ann (b. 1824) and Thomas Barton (b. 1820), both immigrants
from Ireland. They lived in Oxford, Ohio and later Brookville, Indiana. Caleb was the oldest brother to King "KWC"(b. 11/29/1845),
Mary A. (b. 11/27/1847), Sarah (b. 1850), Thomas H., and Margaret. He and King attended Brookville College in 1860.
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet
(2 folders)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.