Sylvester Dinius Papers, 1823-1910, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Dinius, Sylvester.

Abstract:

The papers include family and business correspondence, financial and legal papers related to logs and the lumber business.

Extent:

.5 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by C. Wright; A. Abruquah, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers include business and family correspondence, financial and legal papers related to his logs and lumber business interests, biographical materials, and miscellaneous.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Sylvester Dinius (dates unknown) was a dealer in logs and lumber in Ashton and Leroy, Michigan, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served in the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company E during the Civil War.

Acquisition Information:

No Acc#

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Lumber trade--History--Michigan.
Lumber trade--History--Michigan--Osceola County.
Lumber trade--History--Michigan--Ashton.
Lumber trade--History--Michigan--LeRoy.

Names:

United States. Army. Indian Infantry Regiment, 47th, Company E.

Places:

Fort Wayne (Ind.)
Osceola County (Mich.)--History.
LeRoy (Osceola County, Mich. : Township)