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For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#81st 81st 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. | ||
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoa.html Roster] | Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoa.html Roster] | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcob.html Roster] | Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcob.html Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoc.html Roster] | Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoc.html Roster] | ||
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Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcof.html Roster] | Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcof.html Roster] | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Carbon County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcog.html Roster] | Company G - Many men were recruited in Carbon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcog.html Roster] | ||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Carbon County and Luzerne County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoh.html Roster] | Company H - Many men were recruited in Carbon County and Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoh.html Roster] | ||
Company I - Many men were recruited in Carbon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoi.html Roster] | Company I - Many men were recruited in Carbon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stcoi.html Roster] | ||
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81stunassigned.html Roster] | ||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,831 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 2,831 men on its roster for this unit. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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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> | ||
*Bonsall, Spencer, Michael A. Flannery, and Katherine H. Oomens. Well Satisfied with My Position The Civil War Journal of Spencer Bonsall. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 2007 | *Bonsall, Spencer, Michael A. Flannery, and Katherine H. Oomens. Well Satisfied with My Position The Civil War Journal of Spencer Bonsall. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 2007. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/well-satisfied-with-my-position-the-civil-war-journal-of-spencer-bonsall/oclc/608497803?referer=di&ht=edition WorldCat]. | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81storg.html PaRoots] describes the history of this regiment, its organization and battles. It lists the companies with [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] and gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references]. | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/81st/81storg.html PaRoots] describes the history of this regiment, its organization and battles. It lists the companies with [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] and gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references]. | ||
*[ | *[https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/pennsylvania/81st-pennsylvania-infantry/ 81st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment timeline] at The Civil War in the East. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||