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This site contains the text and scanned images of several letters written by William J. and Mary E. (Fordyce) Strieby between 1861 and 1865; including a letter that mentions both the death of Lincoln and Lee's surrender. They are written to and from Noble County, Indiana.

The letters can be accessed in two ways. The Letters & Regiment Chronology will provide a link and brief description of each letter interwoven with the service history of the 30th Indiana Infantry Regiment. The site map provides direct links to each letter and official record.

William was born January 24, 1838 and died February 6, 1879 (view his grave record).
Mary was born December 21, 1839 and died October 10, 1905 (view her photos).

For a comprehensive genealogy of the Fordyce & Strieby families, visit Wayne Rizor's Web Site.

Email me with comments or letter translations.