Stickle family papers, 1851-1937 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Anna Richards

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Collection Overview

Title: Stickle family papers, 1851-1937

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 494

Primary Creator: Stickle family

Extent: 6.0 Folders

Arrangement: This collection is arranged in chronological order according to topic. There is a folder that contains memorabilia at the end of the collection.

Date Acquired: 11/29/1961

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of the pension papers of Edward Kane Stickle, Union veteran of the Civil War (Private, Co. H, 118th NY Infantry Volunteers) and his widow Esther Bates Stickle. Also included is a letter, marriage certificate, and photograph.

Biographical Note

The Stickle family was from Waupun, Wisconsin. Edward Kane Stickle and Esther Bates were married 1862 March 26. Edward served in the 118th New York Infantry Volunteers during the Civil War and was injured by sun stroke. The family tried for years to receive the proper pension for Edward's illness, and finally had it approved in 1903 in Esther's name due to Edward's death the year before.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Carrie Ida Pierce.

Preferred Citation: Stickle family papers, Manuscripts Collection 494, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Finding aid created by intern Anna Richards.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Eli Bates Letter, 1851 November 28],
[Folder 2: Marriage License, 1862 March 26],
[Folder 3: Pension Papers, 1893 June 19 - 1899 May 2],
[Folder 4: Pension Papers, 1902 October 4 - 1926 July 3],
[Folder 5: Photograph, 1937 October 14],
[Folder 6: Memorabilia, Undated],
[All]

Folder 2: Marriage License, 1862 March 26

Marriage License certifying the holy matrimony of Edward K. Stickle and Esther N. Bates by William J. Heath in Perce, New York.

1903 March 21: Department of Interior commissioner Ware sends Esther Stickle her marriage license in regard to her claim of pension as the widow of Edward K. Stickle.

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