Name/Title
Benjamin Pritchard captures Jefferson DavisEntry/Object ID
2022.97.01Scope and Content
Photocopy of an article from the May 10, 1965 Kalamazoo Gazette titled "Century Ago Allegan Man Led Capture of Jeff Davis"
The article recounts how General Benjamin D. Pritchard, of the 4th Michigan Calvary, captured the president of the Southern Confederacy president Jefferson Davis on May 10, 1865, at Irwinville, Georgia.Context
Article written on the 100th anniversary of the capture.Collection
Military, wars and veteransCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2022.97Source or Donor
Wolbrink, Janet (Bogart) 1923-2016, Wolbrink, Robert B. Sr. 1923-1996Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Davis, Jefferson F. 1808-1889, Pritchard, Benjamin D. 1835-1907Related Events
Event
American Civil War 1861-1865Create Date
December 30, 2022Update Date
December 30, 2022