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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


The 13th Kentucky Infantry was organized in December, 1861 at Camp Hobson, Kentucky, under Colonel Edward H. Hobson, and was mustered in December 30, 1861. At the battle of Shiloh the stern and unflinching character of this command was demonstrated and its unwavering ranks were repeatedly assaulted by the enemy, but without effect. It was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, January 12th, 1865, the recruits and veterans being transferred to the Kentucky Veteran Cavalry.<ref>Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'',  Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866),  Pg. 871. {{FHL|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref>
The 13th Kentucky Infantry was organized in December, 1861 at Camp Hobson, Kentucky, under Colonel Edward H. Hobson, and was mustered in December 30, 1861. At the battle of Shiloh the stern and unflinching character of this command was demonstrated and its unwavering ranks were repeatedly assaulted by the enemy, but without effect. It was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, January 12th, 1865, the recruits and veterans being transferred to the Kentucky Veteran Cavalry.<ref>Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'',  Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866),  Pg. 871. {{FSC|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref>


For more information on the history of this unit, see:  
For more information on the history of this unit, see:  
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Company A - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company B - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]] and Louisville, [[Jefferson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Jefferson County]], Kentucky.<br>Company C - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company D - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company E - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company F - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company G - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company H - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company I - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company K - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County and]] Louisville, [[Jefferson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Jefferson County]], Kentucky.  
Company A - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company B - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]] and Louisville, [[Jefferson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Jefferson County]], Kentucky.<br>Company C - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company D - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company E - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company F - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company G - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company H - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company I - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County]], Kentucky.<br>Company K - Many men mustered in from Camp Hobson, [[Taylor County, Kentucky Genealogy|Taylor County and]] Louisville, [[Jefferson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Jefferson County]], Kentucky.  


The records for this Regiment's Companies are from the book, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky, Vol. 1-1861-1866.<ref>Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866).pg.871. {{FHL|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref>
The records for this Regiment's Companies are from the book, Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky, Vol. 1-1861-1866.<ref>Kentucky. Adjutant General, ''Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky'', Vol. 1, 1861-1866, (Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866).pg.871. {{FSC|51081|title-id|disp=FS Library US/CAN book 976.9 M2r}}</ref>


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,430 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UKY0013RI Roster].  
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,430 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UKY0013RI Roster].  
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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.  
*[[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.  


*Johnston, Marianne C. Howe. ''The Young Chaplain.'' New York: N. Tibbals &amp; Sons, 1876. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=zzw9AAAAYAAJ Google Books]; {{FHL|759255|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6082396 (2 fiche)}}.
*Johnston, Marianne C. Howe. ''The Young Chaplain.'' New York: N. Tibbals &amp; Sons, 1876. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=zzw9AAAAYAAJ Google Books]; {{FSC|759255|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6082396 (2 fiche)}}.


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