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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 6th Regiment, Michigan Heavy Artillery was organized at Kalamazoo, Michigan and was mustered in August 20, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out August 20, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, on September 5, 1865. The Regiment was recruited for the Infantry arm of the service serving as such until July, 1863, when General Banks converted it into a Regiment of Heavy Artillery. For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6thinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.<br> | |||
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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. | ||
Company A - Many men from Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compa.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Berrien County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Cass County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Calhoun County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Washtenaw County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Allegan County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Eaton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/6comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from<br>Company K - Many men from<br>Company L - Many men from<br>Company M - Many men from<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from | |||
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=== Source Material === | === Source Material === | ||
[[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||