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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862 and mustered out May 18, 1863.<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>  
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 18, 1863.<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 this unit, see:<br>
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br>


*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/129th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 129th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#129th 129th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 2 November 2012).<br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#129th 129th 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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.  
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 Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thofficers.html Roster]
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thofficers.html Roster]
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Company C - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcoc.html Roster]
Company C - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcoc.html Roster]


Company D - Many men were recruited in County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcod.html Roster]
Company D - Many men were recruited in County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcod.html Roster]


Company E - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcoe.html Roster]
Company E - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcoe.html Roster]
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcok.html Roster]
Company K - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thcok.html Roster]


=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
<br> The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,206 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0129RI 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=%22129th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,206 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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*[[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).
*[[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).


*National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm 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.
*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.


*[[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.
*[[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.
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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.
*[[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.


*Frick, Jacob G.; Morford, Henry. ''Red-tape and pigeon-hole generals : as seen from the ranks during a campaign in the Army of the Potomac.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992) {{FSC|664594|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084084}}<br>
*Frick, Jacob G.; Morford, Henry. ''Red-tape and pigeon-hole generals&nbsp;: as seen from the ranks during a campaign in the Army of the Potomac.'' (Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1992) {{FHL|664594|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6084084}}
 
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thofficers.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company and includes a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster]. It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br>
 
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/129th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history and battles of this regiment and lists a roster for each company.


=== References  ===
=== References  ===

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 18, 1863.[1]

For more information on the history of this unit, see:

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 Officers and Staff - See Roster

Company A - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company B - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company C - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited in County - SeeRoster

Company E - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company F - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See Roster

Company G - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company H - Many men were recruited in Schuylkill County - See Roster

Company I - Many men were recruited in Montgomery County - See Roster

Company K - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See Roster


The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,206 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.
  • Frick, Jacob G.; Morford, Henry. Red-tape and pigeon-hole generals : as seen from the ranks during a campaign in the Army of the Potomac. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992) FHL Fiche 6084084

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
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