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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 139th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry was organized at Pittsburg September 1, 1862. It mustered out June 21, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], | The 139th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry was organized at Pittsburg September 1, 1862. It mustered out June 21, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], accessed 6 December 2010.</ref> | ||
For more information on the history of the 139th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 139th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/139th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 139th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#139th 139th 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/139th/139thofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/139th/139thofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/139th/139thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br> | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/139th/139thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br> | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*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=%22139th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,697 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg127-145Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | |||
=== 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> | ||
*Hieber, John H., and William Dunham. The Civil War Diary of John H. Hieber: Hospital Steward, 139th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. S.l: W. Dunham, 1980. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/civil-war-diary-of-john-h-hieber-hospital-steward-139th-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry/oclc/16379425&referer=brief_results WorldCat.]<br> | |||
*Schoyer, Samuel C., and William T. Schoyer. The Road to Cold Harbor: Field Diary, January 1-June 12, 1864 of Samuel C. Schoyer, Captain, Company G, 139th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment : Supplemented by Accounts of Other Offices and a Brief History of the Regiment. Pittsburgh, Pa: W.T. Schoyer, 1986. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/road-to-cold-harbor-field-diary-january-1-june-12-1864-of-samuel-c-schoyer-captain-company-g-139th-pennsylvania-volunteer-regiment-supplemented-by-accounts-of-other-offices-and-a-brief-history-of-the-regiment/oclc/17325330&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br> | *Schoyer, Samuel C., and William T. Schoyer. The Road to Cold Harbor: Field Diary, January 1-June 12, 1864 of Samuel C. Schoyer, Captain, Company G, 139th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment : Supplemented by Accounts of Other Offices and a Brief History of the Regiment. Pittsburgh, Pa: W.T. Schoyer, 1986. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/road-to-cold-harbor-field-diary-january-1-june-12-1864-of-samuel-c-schoyer-captain-company-g-139th-pennsylvania-volunteer-regiment-supplemented-by-accounts-of-other-offices-and-a-brief-history-of-the-regiment/oclc/17325330&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/139th/139thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/139th/139thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/139th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. <br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/139th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. <br> | ||