About the Author
At the age of 23, Private Elias B. VanMarter of Lapeer County, Michigan enlisted in the 1st Michigan Light Artillery Batty A on May 28, 1861 at Detroit, Michigan. He was mustered into service that same day and was later promoted to Corporal. He re-enlisted on November 27, 1863 and promoted to Sergeant on November 15, 1864. Elias B. VanMarter was discharged from service on July 28, 1865 at Jackson, Michigan and moved to Kingston, Michigan after the war.Documents for this Author:
- VanMarter, Elias B. – October 6, 1862
- VanMarter, Elias B. – December 1, 1862
- VanMarter, Elias B. – January 6, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – February 1, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – February 16, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – February 25, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – March 1, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – March 16, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – March 20, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – March 28, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – April 6, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – April 14, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – May 22, 1863
- VanMarter, Elias B. – January 24, 1864
- VanMarter, Elias B. – August 30, 1865
- VanMarter, Elias B. – October 20, 1878
- VanMarter, Elias B. – August 6, 1882
- VanMarter, Elias B. – September 24, 1882
- VanMarter, Elias B. – March 11, 1888
- VanMarter, Elias B. – July 18, 1888
- VanMarter, Elias B. – Undated