John G. Staysa Civil War Diary, 1862

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16812, John G. Staysa Civil War diary, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Summary

Extent:
0.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter-sized file folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16812, John G. Staysa Civil War diary, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Co. B, 184th Pennsylvania. Staysa, John G. Mustered in as PVT, May 12, 1864. Promoted CPL, date unknown. Killed near Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. Originally buried on the Ruffin Plantation, one mile north of Meade Station and East of the railroad then reinterred in City Point. Father #110597260 Josiah D. Staysa( 1850 Potter co PA Census)..Mother #110614093 Susannah Barnes Staysa.. Both buried Clara Cemetery Potter CO. PA...

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Phillip J.Pirages Fine Books and Manuscripts by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 24 January 2023.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard