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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thofficers.html Roster] | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcoa.html Roster] | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcob.html Roster] | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcoc.html Roster] | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcod.html Roster] | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in McKean County, Erie County and Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcoe.html Roster] | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in McKean County, Elk County, and Warren County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcof.html Roster] | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Clinton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcog.html Roster] | |||
Company H - Many men were recruited in McKean County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcoh.html Roster] | |||
Company I - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County and Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcoi.html Roster] | |||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/58th/58thcok.html Roster] | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,476 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0058RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,476 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0058RI Roster]. | ||
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