| Author | Spahr, John D., 1842-1915.
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| Title | John D. Spahr papers, 1865-1915 [microform].
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| Description | One microfilm roll.
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| Summary Note | Summary: Consists of a diary and account book, 1865-1867, and copies of his pension documents, 1882-1915.
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| Reproduct. Note | Microfilm. Cleveland, Ohio : Western Reserve Historical Society, 1991. 1 microfilm reel : positive and negative ; 35 mm.
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| Historical Note | John D. Spahr was born in 1842 in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1862, he volunteered for a three year enlistment with the 50th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was honorably discharged in 1865. Afterward, he worked as a laborer in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married Sarah Ann Salmon in 1867. In 1903, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and resided there until his death in 1915.
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| Cum. Index Note | Finding aids: Register available in the library.
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| Subjects | Military pensions -- Ohio.
Soldiers -- Ohio -- Diaries.
Spahr, John D., 1842-1915.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 50th (1861-1865).
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| | WRHS Research Library: Microfilm (Cab. 53:1)
mq79200: Positive microfilm, microform room [status: NON-CIRCULATING] |
| [Record 45439] |
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