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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 3rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry (2nd organization'' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 3rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry (2nd organization'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out May 26, 1866 at Victoria, Texas and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br> | The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out May 26, 1866 at Victoria, Texas and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#3rdr 3rd Regiment Infantry (Reorganized)], (accessed 20 July 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#3rdr 3rd Regiment Infantry (Reorganized)], (accessed 20 July 2012).<br> | ||
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment_%28Reorganized%29 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Reorganized)], (accessed 20 July 2012).<br> | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment_%28Reorganized%29 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Reorganized)], (accessed 20 July 2012).<br> | ||
For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3rdinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website] which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3rdinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website] which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | ||
The Wikipedipedia | The Wikipedipedia | ||
=== Companies in | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,897 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0003RI02 Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,897 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0003RI02 Roster]. | ||
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. <br> | ||
Company | Company A - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compa.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company B - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compb.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company C - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compc.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company D - Many men from [[Ionia County, Michigan|Ionia County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compd.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company E - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compe.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company F - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compf.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company G - Many men from [[Ingham County, Michigan|Ingham County]] and [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compg.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company | Company H - Many men from [[Muskegon County, Michigan|Muskegon County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3comph.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men from [[Ottawa County, Michigan|Ottawa County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compi.htm Roster]<br> | |||
Company K - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compk.htm Roster]<br> | |||
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Kent County, Michigan|Kent County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/3compun.htm Roster]<br>There is only one roster for both the first and second organization.<br> | |||
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | |||
=== Other Sources === | |||
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Michigan in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | *[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Michigan in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | *[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | ||
*Soper, Steve. [http://www.oldthirdmichigan.org/pages/history.html The Third Michigan Infantry Research Project ] website. Gives history of regiment, battles, lists of men serving.<br> and [http://thirdmichigan.blogspot.com/2011/04/peter-weber.html Men of the 3rd Michigan Infantry] This blog has brief biographaphies and some photos of men who served in the 3rd Michigan infantry. Links to related websites.<br> | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||