Michigan in the Civil War
Stewart family (Shiawassee County, Mich.)
The Stewart, Van Akin and Seymour families were among the earliest settlers to Shiawassee County, Michigan. Members of the family have lived in Michigan since 1834 The family papers include scattered correspondence from Damon and Charles Stewart who served in the 23rd Michigan Infantry. The letters from Damon Stewart cover the period 1861-1864, while Charles Stewart's letters were written in 1862.