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Bensell, Royal A. (Royal Augustus), 1838-1921

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Royal Augustus Bensell diary and scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1 : [Barcode: 35025042629259]
Identifier: Ax 118
Abstract

Royal Augustus Bensell (1838-1921) served as a corporal in the California Infantry during the American Civil War, was assigned to Ft. Yamhill, Oregon for three years, and later moved to Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The collection (1862-1864) contains a diary kept during his service, and scrapbook.

Dates: 1862-1864