MacDonald, Margaret
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
GAR Wilson Colwell Post information
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 1997-005
Found in:
La Crosse Public Library Archives
Margaret MacDonald Collection on the Grand Army of the Republic Wilson Colwell Post Number 38 of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Collection
Identifier: MSS 033
Abstract
Information gathered by Margaret ("Peggy") MacDonald primarily about members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Wilson Colwell Post No. 38, La Crosse, Wisconsin, and a few members belonging to the John Flynn Post No. 77 of the North Side of La Crosse.
Also some history of Civil War regiments having connections to La Crosse veterans.
The Colwell Post was formed in July 1882 and the last member died in Sept. 1939.
Dates:
1865-1989; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1939