George Nichol papers
Collection — Folder: S1017
Identifier: S1017
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of correspondence and reports regarding George Nichol's Civil War activities as quartermaster of the 47th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry and range from 1861-1865.
Dates
- circa 1861-1865
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
George Nichol was born on January 14, 1830 in Butler County, Ohio to Thomas and Jane Nichol. He moved to Anderson, Indiana in 1854 and bought interest in a hardware store. He enlisted on September 25, 1861 in the 47th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned a first lieutenant and served as quartermaster until mustering out on January 20, 1864. In 1870 he was elected auditor of Madison County and in 1905 he served as a representative in the 64th Indiana General Assembly. He died on May 28, 1919.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "George Nichol." U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Ancestry.com. "George Nichol." U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Ancestry.com. "Representative George Nichol." U.S. Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "George Nichol." U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Ancestry.com. "George Nichol." U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Ancestry.com. "Representative George Nichol." U.S. Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976. Accessed June 20, 2016. http://www.ancestry.com/.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Sam Sprinkle on 1967/12/05.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/06/21 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2016/06/21 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- George Nichol papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
