About the Author

Benevolent H. Stevens, of Ionia, Michigan, enlisted in the 9^th Michigan Infantry Company D on September 6, 1861 at Lyons, Michigan. He was mustered into service as a 21-year old Corporal on October 15. On February 2, 1864, Stevens re-enlisted at Detroit, Michigan. He received several promotions including: 2^nd Lieutenant, April 25, 1863; 1^st Sergeant, February 3, 1864; 1^st Lieutenant, August 1; and, Captain, March 14, 1865. Benevolent H. Stevens was discharged from service on September 15, 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee.

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Documents for this Author:

Stevens, Benevolent H. – December 5, 1864
Stevens, Benevolent H. – December 7, 1864
Stevens, Benevolent H. – December 15, 1864
Stevens, Benevolent H. – December 15, 1864