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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/unpainf8.htm#215th 215th 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 and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thregrofficers.html Roster] | Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thregrofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcod.html Roster] | Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Montgomery County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcod.html Roster] | ||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Northampton County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoe.html Roster] | Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County and Northampton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcoe.html Roster] | ||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County, Northampton County and Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcof.html Roster] | Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County, Northampton County and Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcof.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thcok.html Roster] | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thunassigned.html Roster]<br> | ||
Some men were also reportedly from Bucks County. | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists | ===Regimental History and Roster=== | ||
*''History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5,'' Vol. 5, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "Two Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment", pgs. 838-853. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/histpennavol05baterich/page/838/mode/2up Internet Archive]. | |||
*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22215th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,389 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> | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215horg.html Pa- | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215horg.html Pa-Roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/215th/215thbiblio.html references.]<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/ PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/ PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | ||