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[[Image:Battle of Gettysburg by Currier and Ives.png|right|300px|Battle of Gettysburg by Currier and Ives.png]] | [[Image:Battle of Gettysburg by Currier and Ives.png|right|300px|Battle of Gettysburg by Currier and Ives.png]] | ||
To identify and ancestor who was in the battle of Gettysburg it will be necessary to determine if your ancestor's regiment was assigned to either the Army of the Potomac or the Army of Northern Virginia. The Gettysburg National Military Park has webpages that will identify the military units that were assigned to these arimies. Second it will be necessary to determine if your ancestor was with his unit at the time of the battle. Specific references to the battle my be found in service and pension records, unit histories, | To identify and ancestor who was in the battle of Gettysburg it will be necessary to determine if your ancestor's regiment was assigned to either the Army of the Potomac or the Army of Northern Virginia. The Gettysburg National Military Park has webpages that will identify the military units that were assigned to these arimies. Second it will be necessary to determine if your ancestor was with his unit at the time of the battle. Specific references to the battle my be found in service and pension records, unit histories, prisoner of war and medical records, letters written by the soldier to family or friends, casualities lists of the battle. Some soldiers who died in the battle will be found in the Historical Records on Family Search. | ||
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==== Military Units at the Battle ==== | ==== Military Units at the Battle ==== | ||
Michael A Dreese. ''The 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers at Gettysburg.'' Jefferson, North Carolina: | Michael A Dreese. ''The 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers at Gettysburg.'' Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Co., 2009. Not at FHL.<br> | ||
Kathleen R. Georg and John W. Busey; edited by David G. Martin. ''Pickett’s Division at Gettysburg.'' Hightstown, New Jersey: Longstreet House, 1987. {{FHL|557595|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2g}} [Division roster] | Kathleen R. Georg and John W. Busey; edited by David G. Martin. ''Pickett’s Division at Gettysburg.'' Hightstown, New Jersey: Longstreet House, 1987. {{FHL|557595|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2g}} [Division roster] | ||
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Rod Gragg. ''Covered with Glory; the 26th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.'' New York: New York: Harper Collins, 2000 {{FHL|1211601|item|disp=FHL book 975.6 M2g}} | Rod Gragg. ''Covered with Glory; the 26th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.'' New York: New York: Harper Collins, 2000 {{FHL|1211601|item|disp=FHL book 975.6 M2g}} | ||
Samuel Harris. ''The Michigan Brigade of Cavalry at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, under command of Brig.-Gen. Geo. A. Custer.'' Chicago: | Samuel Harris. ''The Michigan Brigade of Cavalry at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, under command of Brig.-Gen. Geo. A. Custer.'' Chicago: Samuel Harris & Co., [1894?]. 16 pp. {{FHL|674727|item|disp=FHL fiche 6084602}}<br> | ||
Brian Leehan. ''Pale Horse at Plum Run. The First Minnesota at Gettysburg.'' Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2002. Not at FHL. | Brian Leehan. ''Pale Horse at Plum Run. The First Minnesota at Gettysburg.'' Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2002. Not at FHL. | ||
Scott L. Mingus, Sr. ''The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign June-July 1863''. Baton Rouge: | Scott L. Mingus, Sr. ''The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign June-July 1863''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 2009. Not at FHL. | ||
R. L. Murray. ''First on the Field: Cortland’s 76th and Oswego’s 147th New York State Volunteer regiments at Gettysburg.'' New York: Bendum Books, 1998. {{FHL|1009622|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 M2mf}}<br> | R. L. Murray. ''First on the Field: Cortland’s 76th and Oswego’s 147th New York State Volunteer regiments at Gettysburg.'' New York: Bendum Books, 1998. {{FHL|1009622|item|disp=FHL book 974.7 M2mf}}<br> | ||
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Samuel Toombs. ''New Jersey Troops in the Gettysburg Campaign, from July 5 to July 31, 1863.'' Orange, N. J.: Evening Mail Pub., 1888; reprint Hightstown, New Jersey: Longstreet House, 1988. {{FHL|615693|item|disp=FHL book 974.9 M2t}}<br> | Samuel Toombs. ''New Jersey Troops in the Gettysburg Campaign, from July 5 to July 31, 1863.'' Orange, N. J.: Evening Mail Pub., 1888; reprint Hightstown, New Jersey: Longstreet House, 1988. {{FHL|615693|item|disp=FHL book 974.9 M2t}}<br> | ||
L.S. Trowbridge. ''Michigan Troops in the Battle of Gettysburg: Michigan at Gettysburg: | L.S. Trowbridge. ''Michigan Troops in the Battle of Gettysburg: Michigan at Gettysburg: Address of Gen. L. S. Trowbridge, July, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 1863.'' [Detroit:Winn & Hammond, 1889] 12 pp. {{FHL|674927|item|disp=FHL fiche 6084621}}<br> | ||
''The Seventy-Third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers at Gettysburg.'' [Pennsylvania?: s.n.,1889?] 28 pp. {{FHL|663539|item|disp=FHL fiche 6084021}} | ''The Seventy-Third Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers at Gettysburg.'' [Pennsylvania?: s.n.,1889?] 28 pp. {{FHL|663539|item|disp=FHL fiche 6084021}} | ||
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==== History ==== | ==== History ==== | ||
Mark Adkin. ''The Gettysburg Companion: | Mark Adkin. ''The Gettysburg Companion: A Guide to the Most Famous Battle of the Civil War.'' Stackpole Books, 2008. Not at FHL. | ||
James Beale. ''The Battle Flags of the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg, Penna.: July 1st, 2d & | James Beale. ''The Battle Flags of the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg, Penna.: July 1st, 2d & 3d, 1863.'' Philadelphia: J. Beale, 1885. 35 pp. {{FHL|821084|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118653}}<br> | ||
William W. Dudley. ''The Iron Brigade at Gettysburg: | William W. Dudley. ''The Iron Brigade at Gettysburg: official report of the part borne by the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1863.'' Cincinnati: [s.n.], 1879 15 pp. {{FHL|823383|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118684}}<br> | ||
[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results#count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22974.842%2FG1%20H25g*%22 Gettysburg Magazine; historical articles of lasting interest. Dayton, Ohio: Morningside House, 1989-2006]. {{FHL|2330161|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 H25g}}<br> | [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results#count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22974.842%2FG1%20H25g*%22 Gettysburg Magazine; historical articles of lasting interest. Dayton, Ohio: Morningside House, 1989-2006]. {{FHL|2330161|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 H25g}}<br> | ||
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Selected articles: | Selected articles: | ||
Edward G. J. Richter. "The Removal of the Confederate Dead from Gettysburg" January 1,1990 - Issue | Edward G. J. Richter. "The Removal of the Confederate Dead from Gettysburg" January 1,1990 - Issue Number Two | ||
Gregory C. Coco. "Wasted Valor: | Gregory C. Coco. "Wasted Valor: The Confederate Dead at Gettysburg." July 1, 1990 - Issue Number Three | ||
Roland R. Maust. "The Union Second Corps Hospital at Gettysburg, July 2 to August 8, 1863." January 1, 1994 - Issue Number Ten | Roland R. Maust. "The Union Second Corps Hospital at Gettysburg, July 2 to August 8, 1863." January 1, 1994 - Issue Number Ten | ||
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Lance J. Herdegen. ''In the Bloody Railroad Cut at Gettysburg.'' Dayton, Ohio: Morningside Bookshop, 1990. {{FHL|472363|item|disp=FHL book 974. 842/G1 M2hb}}<br> | Lance J. Herdegen. ''In the Bloody Railroad Cut at Gettysburg.'' Dayton, Ohio: Morningside Bookshop, 1990. {{FHL|472363|item|disp=FHL book 974. 842/G1 M2hb}}<br> | ||
Joseph W. Kirkley. ''Itinerary of the Army of the Potomac and Co-0perating Forces in the Gettysburg Campaign, June and July, 1863:organization of the Army of the Potomas at the Battle of Gettysburg and return of casualties in the Union and Confederate forces.'' 2nd ed. Washington: | Joseph W. Kirkley. ''Itinerary of the Army of the Potomac and Co-0perating Forces in the Gettysburg Campaign, June and July, 1863:organization of the Army of the Potomas at the Battle of Gettysburg and return of casualties in the Union and Confederate forces.'' 2nd ed. Washington: [Adjutant General's Office], 1887. 70 pp. {{FHL|821702|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118670}}<br> | ||
J. David Petruzzi and Steve Stanley. ''The Complete Gettysburg Guide.'' California: Savas Beatie, 2009. Not at FHL. | J. David Petruzzi and Steve Stanley. ''The Complete Gettysburg Guide.'' California: Savas Beatie, 2009. Not at FHL. | ||
Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg The First Day.'' Chapel Hill: | Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg The First Day.'' Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2001<br> | ||
Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill.'' Chapel Hill: | Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill.'' Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1993. Not at FHL.<br> | ||
Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg The Second Day.'' Chapel Hill:University of North Carolina Press, 1987.<br> | Harry W. Pfanz. ''Gettysburg The Second Day.'' Chapel Hill:University of North Carolina Press, 1987.<br> | ||
Carol Reardon, William Thomas Vossler. ''A Field Guide to Gettysburg:Experiencing the Battlefield through Its History, Places, and People.'' Chapel Hill: | Carol Reardon, William Thomas Vossler. ''A Field Guide to Gettysburg:Experiencing the Battlefield through Its History, Places, and People.'' Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2013. Not at FHL. | ||
Richard Rollins. ''Pickett's Charge: | Richard Rollins. ''Pickett's Charge: Eyewitness Accounts at the Battle of Gettysburg.'' Stackpole Books, 2005. Not at FHL. | ||
Richard Allen Sauers, comp. ''The Gettysburg Campaign, June 3, 1863-August 1, 1863''. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1982. {{FHL|628257|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 A3s}}<br> | Richard Allen Sauers, comp. ''The Gettysburg Campaign, June 3, 1863-August 1, 1863''. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1982. {{FHL|628257|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 A3s}}<br> | ||
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'''Maryland'''<br> | '''Maryland'''<br> | ||
''Report of the State of Maryland Gettysburg Monument Commission to His Excellency E. E. Jackson, Governor of Maryland, June 17, 1891.'' Baltimore: | ''Report of the State of Maryland Gettysburg Monument Commission to His Excellency E. E. Jackson, Governor of Maryland, June 17, 1891.'' Baltimore: Printed by William K. Boyle & Son, 1891. Not at FHL. List of survivors. | ||
'''Massachusetts'''<br> | '''Massachusetts'''<br> | ||
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John P. Nicholson. editor and compiler. ''Pennsylvania at Gettysburg: ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Major General George G. Meade, General Winfield S. Hancock, Major General John F. Reynolds and to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle.'' 2 vols. Harrisburg, Penn.: Wm Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1904. {{FHL|189545|item|disp=FHL films 1425594 item 1 and 1425590 item 4}}. Digital version available <br> | John P. Nicholson. editor and compiler. ''Pennsylvania at Gettysburg: ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Major General George G. Meade, General Winfield S. Hancock, Major General John F. Reynolds and to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle.'' 2 vols. Harrisburg, Penn.: Wm Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1904. {{FHL|189545|item|disp=FHL films 1425594 item 1 and 1425590 item 4}}. Digital version available <br> | ||
Gettysburg Battlefield Commission. ''Pennsylvania at Gettysburg.'' ''Report of | Gettysburg Battlefield Commission. ''Pennsylvania at Gettysburg.'' ''Report of Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission,1914.'' Harrisburg, PA.: Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1914. {{FHL|560098|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1; FHL film 1320617 item 1, FHL film 1671558 item 12}}<br> | ||
Names of Pennsylvania soldiers listed on the monument are included. <br> | Names of Pennsylvania soldiers listed on the monument are included. <br> | ||
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Charles Albert Earp. ''The 75th Reunion at Gettysburg; my interviews with the veterans''. Linthicum, Maryland: Toomey Press, 2003. {{FHL|129666|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2e}}<br> | Charles Albert Earp. ''The 75th Reunion at Gettysburg; my interviews with the veterans''. Linthicum, Maryland: Toomey Press, 2003. {{FHL|129666|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2e}}<br> | ||
John W. Frazier. ''Reunion of | John W. Frazier. ''Reunion of the Blue and Gray. Philadelphia Brigade and Pickett's Division. July 2,3,4, 1887 and September 15, 16, 17, 1906.'' (Philadelphia, 1906). Not at FHL.<br> | ||
''Indiana at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle''... "Names of Veterans Who Visited Gettysburg" pp 110- | ''Indiana at the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle''... "Names of Veterans Who Visited Gettysburg" pp 110- [http://archive.org/stream/indianaatfiftiet00pick#page/n135/mode/2up Internet Archive ]<br> | ||
''Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg; report of the Pennsylvania Commission, presented to His Excellency John K. Tener, governor of Pennsylvania, for transmittal to the General Assembly, Harrisburg, PA., December 31, 1913.'' Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Commission], 1913-1914. {{FHL|220576|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 H5p and FHL Film 1697630 item 2}}<br> | ''Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg; report of the Pennsylvania Commission, presented to His Excellency John K. Tener, governor of Pennsylvania, for transmittal to the General Assembly, Harrisburg, PA., December 31, 1913.'' Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Commission], 1913-1914. {{FHL|220576|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 H5p and FHL Film 1697630 item 2}}<br> | ||
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Michael A. Dreese. ''Torn Families. Death and Kinship at the Battle of Gettysburg.'' Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, 2007. Not at FHL.<br> | Michael A. Dreese. ''Torn Families. Death and Kinship at the Battle of Gettysburg.'' Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company, 2007. Not at FHL.<br> | ||
Charles P. Hamblen, | Charles P. Hamblen, Walter L. Powell, ed. ''Connecticut Yankees at Gettysburg.'' Kent, Ohio: The Kent State University Press, 1993. Not at FHL. | ||
Timothy H. Smith. ''The Story of Lee’s Headquarters, Gettysburg,'' Pennsylvania. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Thomas Publications, 1995. {{FHL|781301|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2s}}<br> | Timothy H. Smith. ''The Story of Lee’s Headquarters, Gettysburg,'' Pennsylvania. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Thomas Publications, 1995. {{FHL|781301|item|disp=FHL book 974.842/G1 M2s}}<br> | ||
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