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Thurman, Wayne, b.1839 (42nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers)

 Person

Biographical Note

Wayne Thurman was born in 1839 in Spencer County, Indiana to William R. Thurman and Anna Shrode Thurman. Wayne enlisted as a corporal in Company C, 42nd Indiana Regiment in October of 1861.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Wayne Thurman Correspondence,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-046
Abstract

The collection consists of a Union soldier's letter, written by Corporal Wayne Thurman, Co. C, 42nd Indiana Vols., Calhoun, [Kentucky], dated December 26, 1861. The letter, written to Thurman's brother, Francis Marion Thurman, discusses camp happenings, including sickness, death, housing, and fights amongst the regiment.

Dates: 1861 - 1861