Winchester Byron Rudy Civil War Diary
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Winchester Byron Rudy Civil War Diary
- Date
- October 17, 1861 - June 17, 1864
- Creator
- Rudy, (Winchester Byron), 1840-1920
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet
- Preferred Citation
- [Identification of item], Winchester Byron Rudy Civil War Diary, 1861-1864, 1998MS003, Special Collections and Digital Programs, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Winchester Byron Rudy was born on March 27, 1840, in Maysville, Kentucky, which is in Mason County. He enlisted in Company "C" of the 16th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry on August 10, 1861, and served in the army until January 27, 1865. The 16th Kentucky was mustered into U.S. (Union) service on January 27, 1862. In January 1864, he was reassigned to the 13th Kentucky, 23rd Army Corps for which he served in a Division headquarters' position until his discharge. Winchester Byron Rudy died February 27, 1920 in Maysville, Kentucky and was buried in the Mason County Cemetery.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- Copyright has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky.
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