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


This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 21, 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 21, 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>


*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#130th 130th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive.
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#130th 130th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 2 November 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, 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. <br>
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.  
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*Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thofficers.html Roster]  
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thofficers.html Roster]
*Company A - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcoa.html Roster]
 
*Company B - Many men were recruited in York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcob.html Roster]
Company A - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster
*Company C - Many men were recruited in York and Cumberland Counties - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcoc.html Roster]
 
*Company D - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcod.html Roster]
Company B - Many men were recruited in York County - See Roster
*Company E - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcoe.html Roster]
 
*Company F - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcof.html Roster]
Company C - Many men were recruited in York County and Cumberland County - See Roster
*Company G - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcog.html Roster]
 
*Company H - Many men were recruited in Cumberland, Dauphin and Chester Counties - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcoh.html Roster]
Company D - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster
*Company I - Many men were recruited in York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcoi.html Roster]
 
*Company K - Many men were recruited in York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/130th/130thcok.html Roster]
Company E - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster


=== Regimental History and Roster ===
Company F - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster


*''History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5,'' Vol. 4, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment", pgs. 204-223. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historyofpennsyl04bate/page/204/mode/2up Internet Archive].
Company G - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See 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=%22130th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,308 men] on its roster for this unit.


=== Other Sources  ===
Company H - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County, Dauphin County, and Chester County - See Roster


*[[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>
Company I - Many men were recruited in York County - See Roster


*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. <br>
Company K - Many men were recruited in York County - See Roster


*[[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>


*[[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>


*Hays, John. ''The 130 Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam An Address Delivered June 7, 1894, Before Capt. Colwell Post 201 G.A.R''. Carlisle, Pa: Herald Print. Co, 1894. {{FSC|664604|item|disp=FS Library film 6084086}}(*); [http://www.worldcat.org/title/130-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-in-the-maryland-campaign-and-the-battle-of-antietam-an-address-delivered-june-7-1894-before-capt-colwell-post-201-gar/oclc/34082763&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,308 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0130RI Roster].


*Spangler, Edward W. ''My Little War Experience With Historical Sketches and Memorabilia''. [S.l.]: E.W. Spangler, 1904. {{FSC|664610|item|disp=FS Library film 6084087}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [http://archive.org/stream/mylittlewarexper00inspan#page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive]; [http://www.worldcat.org/title/my-little-war-experience-with-historical-sketches-and-memorabilia/oclc/34082866&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
=== Other Sources  ===


*United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 130th. ''One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry : ceremonies and addresses at dedication of monument at Bloody Lane, Antietam Battlefield, September 17, 1904.'' Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992. {{FSC|664601|item|disp=FS Library film 6084085}}(*).
*[[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>


*Zinn, H. I. ''One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Ceremonies and Addresses at Dedication of Monument at Bloody Lane, Antietam Battlefield, September 17, 1904''. Pennsylvania?: s.n., 1904. {{FSC|664601|item|disp=FS Library film 6084085}}(*); [http://www.worldcat.org/title/one-hundred-and-thirtieth-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteer-infantry-ceremonies-and-addresses-at-dedication-of-monument-at-bloody-lane-antietam-battlefield-september-17-1904/oclc/34082652&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*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>


*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/129th/129thorg.html PaRoots] provides a history of this regiment, including company [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters], with additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<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>


*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/130th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history of this regiment and has rosters for each company. It has some brief newspaper articles.<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>


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

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 21, 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 Cumberland County - See Roster

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

Company C - Many men were recruited in York County and Cumberland County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster

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

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

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

Company H - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County, Dauphin County, and Chester County - See Roster

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

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


The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,308 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.

References[edit | edit source]

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