Martha Dent Watson (1837-1905) Diary, 1864 December 31 - 1865 December 21 A&M 1798

Martha Dent Watson (1837-1905) Diary, 1864 December 31 - 1865 December 21 A&M 1798


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 1798
Title
Martha Dent Watson (1837-1905) Diary 1864 December 31 - 1865 December 21
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/198655
Quantity
0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 item (photocopy)
Creator
Watson, Martha Dent, 1837-1905
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Diary written in Fairmont by an unmarried daughter of Thomas Watson and Rebecca Haymond Watson, the youngest sister of James Otis Watson. Comments concern the Civil War, the Southern cause, Lincoln and his assassination, and the attitudes of Fairmont residents toward Southern sympathizers and returning Confederate soldiers.

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Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Confederate States of America
  • Diaries and journals.
  • Fairmont.
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Watson, James O.
  • Watson, Martha Dent.
  • Watson, Rebecca Haymond.
  • Watson, Thomas.
  • Women's history -- 1850-1899

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
  • Watson, James O.
  • Watson, Martha Dent, 1837-1905
  • Watson, Martha Dent.
  • Watson, Rebecca Haymond.
  • Watson, Thomas.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Fairmont.
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865