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For more information on the history of the 74thnd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 74thnd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/74th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 74th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#74th 74th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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. | 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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. <br> | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thofficers.html Roster ] | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcob.html Roster ] | Company A - Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Wyoming County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoa.html Roster] | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcob.html Roster ] | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoc.html Roster ] | Company C - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoc.html Roster ] | ||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Snyder County and Union County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcod.html Roster ] | Company D - Many men were recruited in Snyder County and Union County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcod.html Roster] | ||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoe.html Roster ] | Company E - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoe.html Roster ] | ||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Indiana County and Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcof.html Roster ] | Company F - Many men were recruited in Indiana County and Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcof.html Roster] | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcog.html Roster ] | Company G - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcog.html Roster] | ||
Company H - No records for Company H | Company H - No records for Company H | ||
Company I - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoi.html Roster ] | Company I - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoi.html Roster] | ||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcok.html Roster ] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcok.html Roster] | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,356 men on its roster for this unit | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,356 men on its roster for this unit. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Roster] for each company. It has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Roster] for each company. It has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/74th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history and battles for this regiment. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/74th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history and battles for this regiment. | ||