Hiram Finton Civil War Letters, 1865

Indiana Historical Society

Hiram Finton (1837-1923) was from Kosciusko County, Indiana. He was a private in the 152nd Indiana Infantry, Co. D. He mustered into service February 16, 1865 and mustered out August 30 of the same year. He wrote most of his letters to his wife, Priscilla, whom he married in September of 1861. 

Transcribed by Brenna Womer, May 2015

Proofed and corrected by M. Ellis, February 2016

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Letters

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ID Letter Date Author Recipient From To
15453 Finton2 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Kosciusko County, IN
15452 Finton1 March 1, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Kosciusko County, IN
15455 Finton3 April 8, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Stephen's Junction Kosciusko County, IN
15456 Finton3 April 12, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Stephen's Junction, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15457 Finton4 April 21, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Indianapolis, Marion County, IN Kosciusko County, IN
15460 Finton5 April 27, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Summit Point, Jefferson County, VA Kosciusko County, IN
15461 Finton6 May 4, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Kosciusko County, IN
15462 Finton7 May 12, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Summit Point, Jefferson County, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15463 Finton8 May 19, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Summit Point, Jefferson County, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15464 Finton9 June 7, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Summit Point, Jefferson County, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15465 Finton10 July 4, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Summit Point, Jefferson County, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15466 Finton11 July 14, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV Kosciusko County, IN
15468 FInton12 August 2, 1865 Hiram Finton Priscilla Finton Kanawha County, WV Kosciusko County, IN

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