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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Advertisements
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F06
Date Range
1862/11/22
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Advertisements
Description
Advertisements for businesses, services, and products in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The Columbia Spy, 22 November 1862.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1862/11/22
Creation Date
1862/11/22
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Columbia (Pa.)
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Columbia
Columbia Spy
Advertisements
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Advertisement
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F06
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21b
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Miscellaneous writings of Thomas Welsh, including the record of his departure for Washington in 1843
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01a
Date Range
1840/06/23 to 1843/08/29
  1 document     1 image  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Miscellaneous writings of Thomas Welsh, including the record of his departure for Washington in 1843
Description
Miscellaneous notes and sketches written by Thomas Welsh, including: 1) A sketch about the amount of money the public had to pay for Queen Victoria's wedding, evidently copied from the Philadelphia Ledger. 2) A notice of the death of General Thomas Sumpter [Sumter] of South Carolina, evidently copied from the Philadelphia Ledger, June 23, 1840. 3) A note about the population of Lowell, Mass. being top heavy in favor of females, evidently from the Times, Philadelphia. 4) A note about the suicide death (by starvation) of John Jordan, from the Columbia Spy. 5) A mock newspaper article about Thomas Welsh leaving Columbia August 29, 1843 for Baltimore and Washington.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
System of Arrangement
The collection is arranged in series:
Series A Thomas Welsh before the Mexican War
Series B Mexican War, 1846-1848
Series C Between the Mexican War and the Civil War, 1848-1861
Series D Ciivil War
Series E Post-Civil War
Series F Miscellaneous Family Papers
Date Range
1840/06/23 to 1843/08/29
Creation Date
1840-1843
Year Range From
1840
Year Range To
1843
Creator
Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain
Jordan, John
Sumter, Thomas
Welsh, Thomas
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Death notices
Philadelphia ledger
Times (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Transcription
Search Terms
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia Spy
Death notices
Newspaper clippings
Philadelphia ledger
Times (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Transcriptions
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Article
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2020-06-25
Condition Notes
Reasonably good condition, with slight discoloration and some edge deterioration. It is bound as part of a packet that includes TW-A-XX-01 through TW-A-XX-01(u). This is on the backside of TW-A-XX-01.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesA
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01a
Notes
Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-A-XX-01(a)
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
News of the battles and soldiers of the Mexican War
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F05
Date Range
1847/04/07
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
News of the battles and soldiers of the Mexican War
Description
Pages 1 and 2 from The Dollar Newspaper (Philadelphia, PA), April 7, 1847. Contains news of the battles and soldiers of the Mexican War, poetry and original stories, and other news. "The Traitor and the Feigned Deserter: A Tale of the American Revolution," by Jeremy Skylight. "Battle of Buena Vista," "From Vera Cruz," death announcement of Lieut. Col. Henry Clay, "Mortality among Immigrants," an account of the capture of a slave ship, US Army news, a list of casualties, and a reprinted letter from President James K. Polk. Dollar Newspaper. 1847.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1847/04/07
Creation Date
1847/04/07
Creator
Dollar newspaper (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Clay, Henry
Polk, James Knox
Subjects
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave, Mexico)
Dollar newspaper (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Battle of Buena Vista
Veracruz, Veracruz-Llave, Mexico
Mexican War
Dollar Newspaper (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Poor condition. Frayed edges, tears, and poorly repaired.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F05
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21a
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F07
Date Range
1863
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Description
"Army Correspondence." Newport News, Virginia, 23 February 1863. This portion of the article discusses disappointment that the Stevens bill for enlisting [men of color] did not become law, men of color serving in the U.S. Army, the draft and use of substitutes, political views on the war and people of color migrating to Pennsylvania, and General Burnside. Incomplete article from The Columbia Spy. 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863
Creation Date
1863
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Burnside, Ambrose Everett
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Soldiers, Black
Draft
United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Persons of color
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Soldiers, Black
Draft
Recruiting and enlistment
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F07
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21c
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F08
Date Range
1863/05/02
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Description
"Army Correspondence." Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky, 19 April 1863. News of General Welsh and the 45th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company K. The ladies of the Caldwell Institute in Danville, Kentucky visited Company K. A mailing address is provided. Other articles are about the National Fast and how that was carried out in Columbia; a missing boy named Thomas Ferguson, a.k.a. Thomas Divit; Columbia Insurance Company; and the death of William Campbell. Section of The Columbia Spy. 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/05/02
Creation Date
1863/05/02
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Welsh, Thomas
Ferguson, Thomas
Divit, Thomas
Divit, John
Hostetter, Andrew
Campbell, William
Subjects
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Camp Breckinridge (Ky.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Columbia
Camp Dick Robinson, Kentucky
Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Caldwell Institute, Danville, Kentucky
Columbia Spy
Civil War
National Fast
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was torn out of newspaper.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F08
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21d
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Review of "Shoulder-Straps: A Novel of the War" and part of an article or letter following Vicksburg
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F09
Date Range
1863/08/12
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Review of "Shoulder-Straps: A Novel of the War" and part of an article or letter following Vicksburg
Description
The first part of a review of "Shoulder-Straps: a Novel of New York and the Army, 1862." The novel was written by Henry Morford and published by T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia in 1863. On the reverse is part of an article or letter written after Vicksburg surrendered. [The Press]. 12 August 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/08/12
Creation Date
1863/08/12
Creator
Press (Philadelphia : Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Morford, Henry
Subjects
Press (Philadelphia : Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Novels
Press (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Civil War
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was cut out of newspaper.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F09
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21e
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F10
Date Range
1863
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Army Correspondence"
Description
"Army Correspondence." Cincinnati, Ohio, 15 August 1863. News and details of the death of General Welsh. Section of The Columbia Spy. Letter is dated 15 August 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863
Creation Date
1863
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Welsh, Thomas
Christ, Benjamin Caspar
Lockard, Charles O.
Derrick, George
Gelbaugh, John
Hegentogler, S.
McClure, Quartermaster
Heighway, Archibald E.
Goode, Dr.
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Death
Death notices
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863
Search Terms
Death
Death notices
Civil War
Vicksburg, Seige of
Columbia Spy
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was cut out of newspaper.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F10
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21f
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"The Late General Thomas Welsh"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F11
Date Range
1863
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"The Late General Thomas Welsh"
Description
Obituary of General Welsh. Section of [The Press]. [1863].
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863
Creation Date
1863
Creator
Press (Philadelphia : Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Berry, Chester Dawson
Burnside, Ambrose Everett
Cookman, Alfred
Menges, John Henry
Reamsnyder, Rev.
Welsh, Thomas
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Death
Funerals
Obituaries
Press (Philadelphia : Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Search Terms
Civil War
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Death
Funerals
Newspaper clippings
Obituaries
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Press (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was cut out of newspaper.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F11
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21g
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Decoration Day"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F12
Date Range
1876/06/03
  1 document  
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"Decoration Day"
Description
"Decoration Day: Imposing Memorial Ceremonies on Tuesday." Describes the ceremonies that occurred the previous week. Poem by Mrs. Evans is printed in its entirety. The Columbia Spy. 3 June 1876.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1876/06/03
Creation Date
1876/06/03
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Welsh, Thomas
Evans, Mrs.
Burkhalter, I. C.
Subjects
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Memorial Day
Veterans
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Search Terms
Memorial Day
Columbia Spy
Poetry
Veterans
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Section was cut out of newspaper; folded.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F12
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21h
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Documents
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F13
Date Range
1926/01/03
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
"General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"
Description
"General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War." Columbia man gained rank in federal army for meritorious service; fought at Vicksburg. The Sunday News. 3 January 1926.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1926/01/03
Creation Date
1926/01/03
Creator
Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
People
Welsh, Thomas
Subjects
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863
Search Terms
Civil War
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865)
Sunday News
Vicksburg, Seige of
Extent
2 items, 4 pieces
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Condition Notes
Poor condition. Brittle.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F13
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-21i
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
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