Civil War Soldier Records [Handwritten Biographies], 1861 - 1866
Scope and Contents
Handwritten manuscript verion of “A Record of the Soldiers of Southborough During the Rebellion from 1861 to 1866 together with Extracts from Public Documents.” which was published in 1867. It was re-bound under the title “Civil War Soldier Records”. The work provides biographical notes on Southborough's soldiers in the civil war. It includes birthdates, familial relations, enlistment and service details, and other facts relevant to genealogy. Soldiers are listed alphabetically, and their write ups range from being a paragraph long to several pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1866
Creator
- From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)
- From the Collection: Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Preservation Actions
This volume underwent conservation treatment in October 2007 at Brown’s River Records Preservation Services in Essex, Vermont (now Kofile Inc.).
Treatment Summary:
Book dismantled and binding materials removed. Paper mended with Japanese tissue or Crompton heat set tissue. Paper deacidified using magnesium oxide. Book resewn and bound in Hewit vegetable tanned goatskin and acid-free materials.
Repository Details
Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository