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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Newspaper article reporting the death of Brigadier General Thomas Welsh
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesD-63_F30
Date Range
1863/08/15
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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Newspaper article reporting the death of Brigadier General Thomas Welsh
Description
Newspaper article, "Death of General Welsh," notes that he died at the residence of Charles O. Lockard as a result of disease contracted during the Vicksburg campaign and the pursuit of General Johnston. Article recounts his military career, that he always served with distinction, and notes that he will be buried in Columbia, Lancaster County.
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
1863/08/15
Creation Date
1863/08/15
Creator
Cincinnati daily times (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Lockard, Charles O.
Burnside, Ambrose Everett
Parke, John Grubb
Willcox, Orlando Bolivar
Johnston, Joseph Eggleston
Welsh, Thomas
Subjects
Cincinnati daily times (Cincinnati, Ohio)
South Mountain, Battle of, Md., 1862
Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Buena Vista, Battle of, Mexico, 1847
Obituaries
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Death
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863
Search Terms
Antietam, Maryland
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Buena Vista
Battle of South Mountain
Buenavista, Mexico
Cincinnati Daily Times
Civil War
Death
Mexican War
Obituaries
Siege of Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Clipping, Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2020-08-18
Condition Notes
Good condition, some loss around edges.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesD-63
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesD-63_F30
Notes
Added to PP 12/27/2020 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-D-63-30
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Images
Documents
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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.
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