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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Pennsylvania Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]46th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry'' | |||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 31, 1861. It mustered out July 16, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 31, 1861. It mustered out July 16, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref> | ||
For more information on the history of the 46th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 46th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
*[ | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/46th_Pennsylvania_Infantry 46th Pennsylvania Infantry], (accessed 22 September, 2011) | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf2.htm#46th 46th Regiment Infantry] | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf2.htm#46th 46th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 19 September 2012).<br> | ||
=== 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 | 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. | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/46th/46thofficers.html Roster] | Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/46th/46thofficers.html Roster] | ||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,645 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 3,645 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0046RI Roster]. | ||
=== | === Other Sources === | ||
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | *[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||
*National Park Service, [ | *National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information. <br> | ||
*[[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | *[[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. <br> | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/46th/46thorg.htm PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment including organization and battles. It has a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster] for each company. | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/46th/46thorg.htm PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment including organization and battles. It has a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster] for each company. | ||
* | *[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/46pav/46th_rgt_inf.html Ranger95] lists the roster for each company and gives a history of this regiment. Has images of Monuments. | ||
* | *Harmon, George D. "The Military Experience of James A. Pfeifer, 1861-1865," ''North Carolina Historical Review, XXXII ''(1955): pages 385-409, 544-572. {{FHL|1295812|item|disp=FHL Book 975.6 B2h v. 32}} | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Revision as of 20:16, 9 January 2013
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U.S. Military Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Military Pennsylvania in the Civil War 46th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October 31, 1861. It mustered out July 16, 1865. [1]
For more information on the history of the 46th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:
- The Wikipedia article, 46th Pennsylvania Infantry, (accessed 22 September, 2011)
- The Civil War Archive section, 46th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 19 September 2012).
Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]
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.
Field and Staff Officers - See Roster
Regimental Band - See Roster
Company A - Many men were recruited at Lewistown, Mifflin County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Lehigh County and Northampton County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Reading, Berks County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Potter County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Potter County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See Roster
Unassigned men - See Roster
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,645 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
- Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).
- National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
- Pennsylvania in the Civil War describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
- 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.
- PaRoots gives a history of this regiment including organization and battles. It has a roster for each company.
- Ranger95 lists the roster for each company and gives a history of this regiment. Has images of Monuments.
- Harmon, George D. "The Military Experience of James A. Pfeifer, 1861-1865," North Carolina Historical Review, XXXII (1955): pages 385-409, 544-572. FHL Book 975.6 B2h v. 32
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).