Frederick Knefler certificate
Collection — Folder: S1435
Identifier: S1435
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises a certificate given to Frederick Knefler appointing him to an additional 4-year term on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Board of Regents, dated May 19, 1899 and signed by Governor James A. Mount and Secretary of State Union B. Hunt.
On the back of the printed certificate, Knefler wrote in black ink his support of the U.S. and Indiana constitutions, signed and dated the statement. J. W. Morris, Notary Public, signed and sealed the document.
On the back of the printed certificate, Knefler wrote in black ink his support of the U.S. and Indiana constitutions, signed and dated the statement. J. W. Morris, Notary Public, signed and sealed the document.
Dates
- 1899
Creator
- Morris, J. W. (Person)
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
Frederick Knefler was born on April 12, 1824, in Arad, Hungary. With his father Nathan Kneopfler, a Hungarian Jew and doctor, he fought with the revolutionary forces during the Hungarian War of Liberation in 1848-1849. When they were defeated, the family immigrated to the United States. His father was one of the original founders of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Frederick Knefler was the highest ranking Jewish officer in the Union Army. He was commissioned first lieutenant of the 11th Indiana Infantry when the war began. Knefler was an aid to General Lew Wallace. In August 1862, Governor Morton appointed him as colonel of the 79th Indiana Infantry. During the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Colonel Knefler led the unexpected charge up the center of the ridge. He was later elevated to the rank of general. Knefler fought at Shiloh, Stones River, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Franklin, and Nashville.
After the Civil War, Knefler became an attorney, served as head of the pension office, and was president of the board of regents of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument. On August 22, 1889, Knefler oversaw the laying of the cornerstone, but died before the monument was completed in 1902. He died on June 14, 1901, and is buried beside his wife at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
After the Civil War, Knefler became an attorney, served as head of the pension office, and was president of the board of regents of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument. On August 22, 1889, Knefler oversaw the laying of the cornerstone, but died before the monument was completed in 1902. He died on June 14, 1901, and is buried beside his wife at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
There is one document in this collection.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ernest Knefler on 1930/10/24.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2015/05/14 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid revised 2022/03/11 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Morris, J. W. (Person)
- Hunt, Union B., 1864-1915 (Person)
- Mount, James A. (James Atwell), 1843- (Person)
- Title
- Frederick Knefler certificate
- 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
