Charles D. Little Papers, 1839,1903, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Little, Charles D., 1832-

Abstract:

The papers include legal papers of circuit court cases from Saginaw and Genesee counties, Michigan, his service records while Quartermaster of the Michigan Infantry, 23rd Regiment during the Civil War, and biographical materials.

Extent:

.5 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Marian Matyn, 1998, 2014

Background

Scope and Content:

Lists of other Littles are found in the deeds. Legal papers include circuit court cases from Saginaw and Genesee counties. His service records as Quartermaster to the Michigan Infantry, 23rd Regiment are likely to be of the most interest to patrons.

A number of the legal papers have blurred ink due to water damage.

Biographical / Historical:

Biography:

Charles D. Little (1832-dead by 1903) was born into a prominent Saginaw, Michigan, family. By profession, he was a lawyer, Saginaw Circuit Court Commissioner, and Justice of the Peace.

Charles entered the service in the 23rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry as Quartermaster and was commissioned on August 16, 1862. He was mastered on September 13, 1862. Due to disability he resigned on July 20, 1864. He was appointed Notary Public of Saginaw County in 1873. By 1903 he was buried in Saginaw. (This information is from Michigan Soldiers and Sailors, 23rd Infantry Regimental History, 1903, p. 63)

Acquisition Information:

Acc# none

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Names:

United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 23rd (1862-1865)
Little, Charles D., 1832-

Places:

Saginaw (Mich.)--History.
Saginaw County (Mich.)--History.
Genesee County (Mich.)--History.