I am researching Noah H. Ferry for our church, Ferry Memorial Reformed Church, of Montague MI.

I have found quite a bit of information about his relationship to our town, but the details of his service at Gettysburg are sketchy. There is also a mention of his disobeying orders at “Ashby’s Pass”(?) , seeking to resign afterward, and having his resignation rejected.

Any suggestions on finding info on Noah would be much appreciated.

Good additions–thanks.

I knew Uncle Billy’s papers were at Notre Dame, but haven’t ever really had much of a reason to pursue them. Good to know they’re available on line.

Eric

You’re absolutely right about the eulogies. The one for Ulric Dahlgren has been an absolute gold mine of useful information, and I’ve used it extensively. I can say the same thing for Maj. Noah Ferry, KIA in the fighting on East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg, and the actual hard cover books in memory of Capt. Walter Newhall (3rd Pa. Cavalry, drowned in the Rappahannock River in December 1863) and Lt. Nathaniel Bowditch, mortally wounded in action at the Battle of Kelly’s Ford, March 17, 1863. They’re enormously useful sources.

Eric

Great post and great list. I am a fan of several on your list, including Western Reserve and USMHI, and even uncovered a golden nugget at Navarro once. I would also nominate Notre Dame, which not only has treasures like General Sherman’s papers, it has much of them available for free, in pdf format, online! To offer a couple here from the Southern Bureau, the ADAH is indeed great and generous, often making copies, etc. for minimal cost (as opposed to the $40.00 “research fee” you encounter at some places) and the Atlanta History Center here has a solid library and many valuable manuscripts, especially on Sherman’s campaign. Enjoy your blog as always! R.

In any event, your blog is a pleasure and posts such as these do delight the eye of those happier “in the stacks” than in the streets!

Thank you for your efforts.

Thanks. I’m not familiar with many of those sources, but I will keep those in mind.

Eric

A fellow named Pearce endowed Navarro with money to buy stuff, and they have purchased a really first rate collection. Here’s a link to the collection. Check it out. You will be impressed.

Eric

Drew