Winkler, Edward (1841-1886) Papers, 1863-1879
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Winkler, Edward, 1841-1886
Title: Papers, 1863-1879
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Curator of Special Collections.
Size of Collection: 0.33 cubic feet
Locator Number: Mss. A W775
Scope and Content Note
Collection contains 5 letters written by Winkler, 1 st Lt., 28th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, to family members in Louisville, Ky., while stationed in Tennessee and New Orleans, La. In addition, there are several miscellaneous military documents and records, including military promotions, an affidavit pertaining to a request for a pension, and depositions regarding reputed thefts aboard military ships. The collection also includes an account book detailing purchases of food items and supplies by members of his regiment and typed transcriptions and photocopies of the letters and accounts book. The collection also contains copies of a photograph of Winkler as well as three unidentified photographs – the originals have been transferred to the Filson Photographic Collection.
Biographical Note
Edward Winkler was born 4 April 1841 in Louisville, Ky., the eldest child of Philip and Rosina Winkler, German immigrants. He was a bookkeeper at the time he enlisted as a private in the 28th Kentucky Infantry Reg. on 23 Jan. 1862. He was re-enlisted as a commissioned officer and promoted to 2nd Lt. on 15 Nov. 1862 and 1st Lt. on 24 Nov. 1862. His regiment saw action in various battles in Tennessee and Georgia. Following his discharge from the army on 14 December 1865, he returned to Louisville where he was employed as a retail grocer. He died in Louisville 13 June 1886 at the age of 45.
Folder List
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1863-1879
Folder 2: Military correspondence, orders, certificates, muster rolls
Folder 3: Account book, 1863-1865
Subject Headings
Affidavits – United States
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry – United States
Depositions – United States
Emancipation Proclamation
Military Offenses – United States
Military Pensions – United States
Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898
Tennessee – History – Civil War, 1861-1865
Trainor, John b. ca. 1820
United States – History – Civil War, 1861-1865 – Underground movements
United States. Army – Clerical work
United States. Army – Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
United States. Army. Kentucky Infantry Regiment, 28th (1862-1865)
Warships – United States – History – 19th century
Washington’s Birthday