Name/Title
S.W. Eddy Autobiography Summary of Events After the Civil WarEntry/Object ID
2021.41.71Scope and Content
Text about the life of Scott W. Eddy from 1864 until his death in 1930.
The first five pages are an index referring to a handwritten text.
The next 50 pages is a transcript of the handwritten text with the title "A Little History of the Life of Scott W. Eddy, An Autobiography." The text begins with Mr. Eddy's birth and life on the family farm in New York state, serving in the Civil War, trying to establish himself after the conflict and the trials of farming.
The final page is a transcript of Scott W. Eddy's obituary.
All pages are photocopies of a computer print out.Context
Detailed description of a young man trying to make a living living in Allegan and on a fruit farm in Ganges. Many comments about livestock, weather, accidents, family relations, social visits, growing and marketing peaches, and the hardships of farm life.Collection
1870 Fruit growing, farming, agriculture, Military, wars and veteransCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.41Source or Donor
Schmiechen, James A.Acquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
11 inWidth
8-1/2 inDepth
1/4 inLocation
Filing cabinet
Files Family HistoryRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Eddy, Scott Wilmoth 1843-1930Related Events
Event
American Civil War 1861-1865Create Date
October 23, 2025Update Date
October 27, 2025