1867

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1867 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted at beginning with Washington's General Order, July 1776 and McClellan's General Order, September 1861. Also positions of the sun and moon and on the back, a list of the original 13 states and all the signers of the declaration. Records the weather. On February 23rd, he mentions the nomination of Mr. Fred S.M. Nelly for U.S. senate. On March 11, the daughter of an acquaintance was severely burned with camphine. Many entries are cross written. Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Some expanded entries in the back. He mentions the son of Mr. Young who drowned.

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1859

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1859 Diary

Faithfully records the weather each and every day. On May 31st, someone named John steals $150 from another man. June 8th, Thompson's sister got married. Went to a democratic meeting in October and nominated a clerk. November 11th, attended a large funeral for the Hon. R.P. Thompson.

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1860

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1860 Diary

Records the weather. Mentions church every Sunday. Church is a running theme throughout this diary. Often attends sermons. Also goes to what he vaguely refers to as business meetings.

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1861

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1861 Diary

Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad news from the battle of Manassas Junction. Reports say between 3,000 and 15,000 were killed.

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1862

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1862 Diary

Records the weather. On May 31st, he talks about the battle of Hanover Court. On July 5th, he talks about the news from McClellan's army. On September 5th, they are preparing to be mustered. Septemberr 7th has them about to leave their current encampment.

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1863

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Many blank pages until May. Records the weather. On August 8th and 9th, he spends time with a Miss Kittinger and a Miss Haversticks. He sees them several times and even gives one of them is picture. Later a fire breaks out. Describes daily life in the army such as drilling and dress parade in several entries.

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1864

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1864 Diary

Blank from mid-February through December. Records the weather. Mentions church and bible class in several entries.On Feb. 22nd, he leaves on furlough. He and friend visit the fair when it comes into town.

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1868

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1868 Diary

Newspaper clippings inserted throughout. Almost all entries are cross written. Last entry is clear and talks of New Year's Eve celebrations.

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1869

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1869 Diary

Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures and meetings associated with the Young Men's Christian Association. On October 24, the priest is sick.

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1870

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back for accounting.

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1872

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1872 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Entire book blank except for the end where he does some accounting.

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1873

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1873 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the back for accounting purposes.

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1874

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Book

Title: By-Laws of the Aslar Lodge, No. 76 Free and Accepted Masons

By-Laws of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New Jersey. Discusses meeting times, officers, admission application, fee and dues. Past Masters, Officers, members are listed. Elections are discussed, districts, grievance policy and general regulations. There is a chapter on the code of trial by charges.

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1859-64, 1867-70, 1872-73

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Header Record

Title: [Collection of James S. Kiger, A company, 12th regiment, New Jersey, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .18]

Kiger was soldier in 12th New Jersey Volunteers and after the war was an active member of the GAR. Diaries contain a great deal of information of Kiger's life and activities, but it appears that he saw little military action. The diaries cover the period 1859-1864, 1867-1870 and 1872-1873. The collection also includes an 1866 Masonic By Laws, and 3 soldier documents. Collection of 12 diaries, 1 volume of Bylaws Ashlar Lodge, No. 76, Free and Accepted Masons; (1866), bound with Constitution, Bylaws ... (1874, and three 1863 furlough papers). Diary for 1872 is blank except for some…

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