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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03131.16.10 |
| From Archive Folder | Diaries of James S. Kiger |
| Title | 1870 Diary |
| Date | 1870 |
| Author | Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1874) |
| Document Type | Diary |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Reconstruction Death Holidays and Celebrations African American History Slavery Civil Rights US Constitution Suffrage Religion |
| People | Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1874) |
| Theme | Reconstruction; African Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Enlisted on 11 August 1862 as a Sergeant. On 4 September 1862 he mustered into "A" Co. NJ 12th Infantry. He was transferred out on 1 October 1863. On 1 October 1863 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps. He was discharged on 6 July 1865. He received a promotion as a 1st Sergeant (As of RC). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Unit | 12th New Jersey Infantry, A Company |