Acknowledgments and Special Thanks

This project has grown far beyond my initial expectations. I am constantly surprised by the level of interest in the site and the Regiment. As the site has grown, I have received invaluable assistance from a number of individuals. In fact, this site would not have been created without the help of others. Some have provided information and shared documents and photographs. Others have helped with the website directly by typing, proof-reading, or creating various pages. Yet others have provided much needed encouragement and have suggested other sources of information.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who has helped to make this site possible. Some of these individuals are listed below. Please forgive me if I have inadvertently omitted anyone; I am still working on this page and more names will appear every few weeks.

Seventh Installment-- Many more to come!

Russell Adams

Russell works with me at T. F. Hudgins. Although he's not really very historically oriented, he recognizes and understands my passion for it. He is really a wizard at Photoshop, Illustrator and graphic design. He has taught me a number of things that have helped to make this website possible. He is directly responsible for scanning and splicing the oversize "Michigan Day At Gettysburg" photograph.. Thanks Russell! BTW: I have a few more things I need scanned!...

Kent Armstrong

I met Kent over the Internet when I first began researching the 24th. His knowledge of the 24th is beyond compare, and his devotion to unit is obvious. He is very active both in the 24th Michigan Reenactors and with the Sons of Union Veterans (SUVCW). He is also a true son of the 24th. He has taken the time to send advice and encouragement and more material than I can possibly keep up with. I love getting a package in the mail from Kent! You have my eternal thanks!

Diane Dismukes

I've known Diane since my archaeology days. She is a Zooarchaeologist by preference and has taken the nickname "Bone Lady" She wouldn't turn down other sorts of archaeology contracts, either. She's had the persistence to continue with it when I have given up! I value her opinion and her encouragement. She has been gracious enough type the George C. Gordon Letters, Lucius Shattuck Letters, Winfield Scott Safford Letters, Nelson S. Pooler Memoirs as well as a great deal more which I hope to eventually have permission to use. She has done all of this work for me out of the goodness of her heart. Just recently we discovered that she actually did have a connection to the Regiment. It's really a great story!! Diane will begin a new job as a Regional Archaeological Supervisor With the Texas Department Of Transportation. (TDOT) in Austin. Congratulations, Diane!

Dan Doty

Dan was one of the very first people to find the website. I really appreciated his encouraging message. Dan is descended from the Parish brothers. His family is extremely lucky, a large number of photographs and other material have passed through the family. His ancestor John Tyler Parish owned a copy of the Brown Book, and used it as a scrap book. The biography for Sheldon Crittenden was based on a clipping from that book. Look for other material to appear soon!

Dave Finney

I met Mr. Finney through the kind auspices of Kent Armstrong. Dave has a wonderful collection of photographs and other material from the 24th Michigan. He was gracious enough to allow me make photographic copies of all of this wonderful material, and gave permission to use it on this site. I hope that this material will begin to appear shortly. Perhaps I will finally get the Photo Gallery page underway. Poor Dave is not on the 'Net yet, and has never seen this site. I hope that by the time he does become "Web Enabled" that he will approve. To anyone who happens to know Dave -- be sure to let him know that you appreciate the use of his photographs.

Chris and Diane Greene

For a short time Chris Green held the record for the most ancestors in the 24th. (he has 3 !) He has provided a great deal of information about his ancestors as well as several photographs. His wife, Diane, who is a professional editor has volunteered to help proof-read the site. Which is very good thing, I don't type all that well. Both of them have been very encouraging and I really appreciate all of their encouragement. Thanks to both you!

Don & Lois Harvey

For showing me what could be accomplished on the web and giving me something to aspire to. His Michigan in the Civil War site is a wonderful resource. I cannot even imagine attempting to type up information for all 90,000 Wolverines who fought in the War of the Rebellion. His "new" project is compiling the grave sites of Michigan Civil War Soldiers. Another daunting task. So far, his website has the grave sites of over 1/2 of all of the men who fought in the 24th (m ore than 1000 out of a total of 2035). I would also like to thank Don for pointing me to a number of good sources and allowing me to use the Gettysburg OR's from his site. It is safe to say that without Don's encouragement, I would never have begun this site. Thanks Don!

Roger L. Heiple

Roger is another of the many wonderful people who I have met because of the web site. Months ago, Kent Armstrong told me I could obtain a print of the Michigan Day at Gettysburg Photo from Roger, which I did. It was only months later while I was working on the GAR page that I realized he was also a 24th Michigan enthusiast. He has graciously shared some of his material, including the Buhl photograph and letter. I am really looking forward to meeting him in person!

Brian Hogan

Mr. Hogan was kind enough to photocopy and pass along two articles from an old issue of Civil War Times Illustrated, namely those containing Henry Morrow's Diary. I am very grateful for his kind assistance. Look to information from those articles to begin appearing on the site soon.

Richard Kropp

Richard is a history teacher in the small town of Yoakum, Texas. He is also a real Civil War buff. His specialty is Richard Taylor and the Red River Campaign. I really enjoy bouncing ideas off him. He also got me involved in playing Civil War miniatures, a hobby that I had always though I might enjoy but never had the opportunity to try. He also runs a stamp business on the side. He has been gracious enough to provide me all of the stamps and first day covers that are used throughout the site. His wife Holly is a professional genealogical researcher. The two of them have been nice enough to have me out to spend the weekend on several occasions. It's really too bad that he's a seccesh at heart!

Susan and Richard Lindquist

Sometimes this web site is all that keeps me sane. I was having a terrible day at work, no need to go into the gory details. Instead of taking lunch I decided to spend some time on the site. I checked my mail, and found a very nice message from Susan. Within only a few days she has sent all sorts of wonderful information. Including a letter and the dedication of the Reuben Cory Post. She and Richard hold the current record for the most ancestors in the Regiment. They have 4! Even more amazing, back in my archaeology days I worked with their sister! BTW: they aren't married; they are brother and sister.

Bill and Jack Moore

I am deeply indebted to both Bill and Jack Moore. That's Bill in the photograph at his Great Grandfather's gravesite. I'm still trying to get a picture of Jack, other than the back of his head! Although they squabble like brothers, they are actually cousins. They share along-term interest in the Their ancestor William Murray, and the Civil War in general. After having met them over Chinese, we decided to conduct joint research. Thus began a series of expeditions to various museums and libraries. We seem to be on a monthly schedule, at least for now. Having an extra pair of hands and eyes really makes the research go quickly. I very much like to thank them for putting up with "absentmindedness" and all of the time I got directions or museum hours wrong. Well, I guess we can always go get something to eat. Thanks Guys

Tom, Larry, Don and James Morris

.It's only been a few months since Larry Morris contacted me. He is definitely one of the most enthusiastic people to ever visit the site. I was fortunate enough to be able to meet Larry and brother Tom at the Iron Brigade Reunion in October. There are two other brothers who I have not yet had the pleasure to meet: John and Don. All of them live in Southeastern Michigan, and all of them are interested in history and genealogy. They are fortunate enough to have 4 ancestors in the regiment (either lineal or collateral). Larry, Tom and James have given me a number of photographs of 24th Michigan grave sites. Tom has also volunteered to help me gather additional information from the Wayne/Romulus area. That's Larry on the right, Tom is on the left.

Jan Rowe

For her friendly encouragement and help in proofing these pages! This is especially remarkable since she is not especially interested in the Civil War. A true friend - thanks Jan!

H. Webster Wood

I also met Webb through the Internet. He is one of those very lucky individuals whose families have passed down more than just stories about a civil war ancestor. He has been so gracious as to share his ancestors diaries and photographs. This is particularly true since he as been typing up the hand written diaries for me! He and his wife have always been very encouraging and helpful and have shared my interest and excitement in the regiment. I just wish that I had the time to update the site as quickly as they would like! On my most recent trip to Michigan, I made a point to go "Up North" and visit he and his lovely wife, Marion. Thank you Webb! BTW: That is an original Curtis he's holding!

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