of Putnam County, Indiana · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Newton C. Michael b. 1843
parentsB. A. Michael & Elizabeth Michael
Newton C. Michael⚭ Lydia A. Conger (m. November 12
childrenLizzie Mae Michael · John C. Michael · Franz B. Michael
Their story
What the record says
Biographical and historical record of Wayne and Appanoose counties, Iowa.
Born September 14, 1843.
Also styled N. C. Michael.
Merchant of the firm Conger & Michael, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa.
Came to Appanoose County, Iowa, with parents B. A. and Elizabeth Michael in 1856, living near Centreville.
Civil War veteran: enlisted Company E, Seventeenth Iowa Infantry, March 4, 1862.
Fought at Iuka, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, siege/capture of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge.
Captured October 13, 1864 at Tilton, Georgia and imprisoned at Andersonville.
Paroled April 26, 1865.
Mustered out May 26, 1865 at Davenport.
Married Lydia A. Conger November 12, 1868.
Republican.
Christian church of Seymour.
Children: Lizzie Mae b.
Genoa May 12, 1870.
John C. b.
Seymour December 17, 1875.
Franz B. b.
Seymour June 3, 1882.
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