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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]]53rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry'' | |||
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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 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 this unit, see: | For more information on the history of this unit, see: | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#53rd 53rd Regiment Infantry] | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#53rd 53rd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 19 September 2012).<br> | ||
*[ | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/53rd_Pennsylvania_Infantry 53rd Pennsylvania 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/53rd/53dofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field and Staff officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53dofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Regimental Band - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/clearfield/military/53rdband.html Roster] | Regimental Band - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/clearfield/military/53rdband.html Roster] | ||
Company A: Many men were recruited at Pottstown, [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | Company A: Many men were recruited at Pottstown, [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53dcoa.html Roster] | ||
Company B: Many men were recruited in [[Chester County, Pennsylvania | Company B: Many men were recruited in [[Chester County, Pennsylvania|Chester]] County and [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery]] County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdregcob.html Roster] | ||
Company C: Many men were recruited [[Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | Company C: Many men were recruited [[Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania|Huntingdon]] County and [[Blair County, Pennsylvania|Blair]] County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcoc.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company D: Many men were recruited | Company D: Many men were recruited [[Centre County, Pennsylvania|Centre]] County and [[Clearfield County, Pennsylvania|Clearfield]] County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/clearfield/military/53rdcod.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company E: Many men were recruited | Company E: Many men were recruited [[Union County, Pennsylvania|Union]] County and [[Carbon County, Pennsylvania|Carbon]] County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcoe.html Roster] | ||
Company F: Many men were recruited | Company F: Many men were recruited [[Luzerne County, Pennsylvania|Luzerne County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcof.html Roster] | ||
Company G: Many men were recruited | Company G: Many men were recruited [[Potter County, Pennsylvania|Potter County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcog.html Roster] | ||
Company H: | Company H: Many men were recruited [[Northumberland County, Pennsylvania|Northumberland County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcoh.html Roster] | ||
Company I: | Company I: Many men were recruited Perryville, [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania|Juniata County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcoi.html Roster] | ||
Company K: | Company K: Many men were recruited [[Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania|Westmoreland County]] - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdcok.html Roster] | ||
Unassigned men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdunassigned.html Roster] | ||
This data is from ''History of Pennsylvania Volunteers'', Volume 2 | This data is from Bates' ''History of Pennsylvania Volunteers'', Volume 2. | ||
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,719 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 3,719 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0053RI Roster]. | ||
=== 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).<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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*[[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> | ||
*McPherson, George. ''Brothers in arms.'' (Journal), {{ | *McPherson, George. ''Brothers in arms.'' (Journal), {{FHL|1525869|item|disp=FHL no. 86 (wnter 1998) digital copy}} | ||
*Myers, Irvin G. ''We Might As Well Die Here: The 53d Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry.'' Shippensburg, Pa.: White Mane, 2004. {{FHL|1201853|item|disp=FHL Book 974.8 M2mig}}. | |||
* | *Wheeler, J. Herbert. ''Muster out roll of Capt. George B. Richards, Company D, 53rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, commanded by Colonel William M. Mentzer : called into service at Stevensburg, Virginia, 22 December 1863.'' (1982,{{FHL|381029|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2wj}} | ||
* | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53dorg.html Pa-Roots] describes the organization and battles of this regiment. It also has a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew1.html roster ]for each company and lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/53rd/53rdbiblio.html references]. | ||
* | *[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/53rd_rgt_inf.html Ranger95 ]gives an outline of battles for this regiment, has a roster for each company, and shows images of monuments for this regiment. | ||
*[http://www.53rdpvi.org/ 53rd Pennsylvania infantry Co.C] has rosters, images of some soldiers, and diaries for this Company. | *[http://www.53rdpvi.org/ 53rd Pennsylvania infantry Co.C] has rosters, images of some soldiers, and diaries for this Company. | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 6 May 2014
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg October, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- The Civil War Archive section, 53rd Regiment Infantry, (accessed 19 September 2012).
- The Wikipedia article, 53rd Pennsylvania 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 Pottstown, Montgomery County - See Roster
Company B: Many men were recruited in Chester County and Montgomery County - See Roster
Company C: Many men were recruited Huntingdon County and Blair County - See Roster
Company D: Many men were recruited Centre County and Clearfield County - See Roster
Company E: Many men were recruited Union County and Carbon County - See Roster
Company F: Many men were recruited Luzerne County - See Roster
Company G: Many men were recruited Potter County - See Roster
Company H: Many men were recruited Northumberland County - See Roster
Company I: Many men were recruited Perryville, Juniata County - See Roster
Company K: Many men were recruited Westmoreland County - See Roster
Unassigned men - See Roster
This data is from Bates' History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, Volume 2.
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,719 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.
- McPherson, George. Brothers in arms. (Journal), FHL no. 86 (wnter 1998) digital copy
- Myers, Irvin G. We Might As Well Die Here: The 53d Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Shippensburg, Pa.: White Mane, 2004. FHL Book 974.8 M2mig.
- Wheeler, J. Herbert. Muster out roll of Capt. George B. Richards, Company D, 53rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, commanded by Colonel William M. Mentzer : called into service at Stevensburg, Virginia, 22 December 1863. (1982,FHL book 974.8 M2wj
- Pa-Roots describes the organization and battles of this regiment. It also has a roster for each company and lists additional references.
- Ranger95 gives an outline of battles for this regiment, has a roster for each company, and shows images of monuments for this regiment.
- 53rd Pennsylvania infantry Co.C has rosters, images of some soldiers, and diaries for this Company.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).