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


This regiment was organized at Philadelphia August 18, 1861. It mustered out July 1, 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>  
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia August 18, 1861. It mustered out July 1, 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 69th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  
For more information on the history of the 69th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  


*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/69th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 69th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/69th_Pennsylvania_Infantry 69th Pennsylvania Infantry], (accessed&nbsp;4 October, 2011)
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#69th 69th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#69th 69th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 20 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, 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 and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thofficers.html Roster]  
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thofficers.html Roster]  
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Company F - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcof.html Roster]  
Company F - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcof.html Roster]  


Company G - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcog.html Roster]  
Company G - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcog.html Roster]  


Company H - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcoh.html Roster]  
Company H - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thcoh.html Roster]  
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br>  
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br>  


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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,495 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 3,495 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0069RI Roster].
 
=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
 
*''A brief history of the 69th regiment Pennsylvania veteran volunteers, from its formation until final muster out of the United States service.'' By Anthony W McDermott. n.p.: D.J. Gallagher, n.d.. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/briefhistoryof00mcde/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive]


=== 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, [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>
*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>


*Banes, Charles H. "''History of the Philadelphia Brigade Sixty-Ninth, Seventy-First, Seventy-Second, and One Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers''". (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott &amp; Co, 1876". {{FSC|662797|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6083962}}. [http://books.google.com/books?id=PT1LAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Google Books] [http://archive.org/stream/historyofphilade01bane#page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive].[http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-philadelphia-brigade-sixty-ninth-seventy-first-seventy-second-and-one-hundred-and-sixth-pennsylvania-volunteers/oclc/301014982&referer=brief_results WorldCat]<br>
*Banes, Charles H. "''History of the Philadelphia Brigade Sixty-Ninth, Seventy-First, Seventy-Second, and One Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers''". (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott &amp; Co, 1876". {{FHL|662797|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6083962}}. [http://books.google.com/books?id=PT1LAAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Google Books] [http://archive.org/stream/historyofphilade01bane#page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive].[http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-philadelphia-brigade-sixty-ninth-seventy-first-seventy-second-and-one-hundred-and-sixth-pennsylvania-volunteers/oclc/301014982&referer=brief_results WorldCat]<br>


*Ernsberger, Don. "Paddy Owen's Regulars: A History of the 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers'". ([United States]: D. Ernsberger, 2004). {{FSC|1211593|item|FS Library Book 974.8 M2ed v. 1 & v. 2}}.[http://www.worldcat.org/title/paddy-owens-regulars-a-history-of-the-69th-pennsylvania-irish-volunteers/oclc/64074915&referer=brief_results WorlldCat] and "At the Wall: The 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers' at Gettysburg". ([United States]: Xlibris, 2006). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/at-the-wall-the-69th-pennsylvania-irish-volunteers-at-gettysburg/oclc/144680514&referer=brief_results Worldcat].<br>
*Ernsberger, Don. "Paddy Owen's Regulars: A History of the 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers'". ([United States]: D. Ernsberger, 2004). {{FHL|1211593|item|FHL Book 974.8 M2ed v. 1 & v. 2}}.[http://www.worldcat.org/title/paddy-owens-regulars-a-history-of-the-69th-pennsylvania-irish-volunteers/oclc/64074915&referer=brief_results WorlldCat] and "At the Wall: The 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers' at Gettysburg". ([United States]: Xlibris, 2006). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/at-the-wall-the-69th-pennsylvania-irish-volunteers-at-gettysburg/oclc/144680514&referer=brief_results Worldcat].<br>


*Haskell, Frank A. ''Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the foolish and absurd narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell : which appears to be endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FSC|719570|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6118346}}
*Haskell, Frank A. ''Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the foolish and absurd narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell : which appears to be endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), {{FHL|719570|item|disp=FHL fiche 6118346}}


*McDermott, Anthony W. A "Brief History of the 69th Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, From Its Formation Until Final Muster Out of the United States Service". (Philadelphia: D.J. Gallagher &amp; Co, 1889). {{FSC|663457|item|FS Library Fiche 6084014}}.[http://archive.org/stream/briefhistoryof00mcde#page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive].[http://digital.library.villanova.edu/Pennsylvaniana/Pennsylvaniana-00005.xml Villanova digital library].[http://www.worldcat.org/title/brief-history-of-the-69th-regiment-pennsylvania-veteran-volunteers-from-its-formation-until-final-muster-out-of-the-united-states-service/oclc/5274639&referer=brief_results Worldcat].<br>
*McDermott, Anthony W. A "Brief History of the 69th Regiment Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, From Its Formation Until Final Muster Out of the United States Service". (Philadelphia: D.J. Gallagher &amp; Co, 1889). {{FHL|663457|item|FHL Fiche 6084014}}.[http://archive.org/stream/briefhistoryof00mcde#page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive].[http://digital.library.villanova.edu/Pennsylvaniana/Pennsylvaniana-00005.xml Villanova digital library].[http://www.worldcat.org/title/brief-history-of-the-69th-regiment-pennsylvania-veteran-volunteers-from-its-formation-until-final-muster-out-of-the-united-states-service/oclc/5274639&referer=brief_results Worldcat].<br>


*Philadelphia Brigade Association. "Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell, Which Appears to Be Endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [Sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission". (Philadelphia, Pa: Philadelphia Brigade Association], 1910). {{FSC|719570|item|FS Library fiche 6118346}}. [http://archive.org/stream/cu31924030924637#page/n0/mode/2up Internet Archive]. [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/33585/33585-h/33585-h.htm Gutenburg]. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/reply-of-the-philadelphia-brigade-association-to-the-foolish-and-absurd-narrative-of-lieutenant-frank-a-haskell-which-appears-to-be-endorsed-by-the-military-order-of-the-loyal-legion-commandry-sic-of-massachusetts-and-the-wisconsin-history-commission/oclc/7563398&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*Philadelphia Brigade Association. "Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell, Which Appears to Be Endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [Sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission". (Philadelphia, Pa: Philadelphia Brigade Association], 1910). {{FHL|719570|item|FHL fiche 6118346}}. [http://archive.org/stream/cu31924030924637#page/n0/mode/2up Internet Archive]. [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/33585/33585-h/33585-h.htm Gutenburg]. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/reply-of-the-philadelphia-brigade-association-to-the-foolish-and-absurd-narrative-of-lieutenant-frank-a-haskell-which-appears-to-be-endorsed-by-the-military-order-of-the-loyal-legion-commandry-sic-of-massachusetts-and-the-wisconsin-history-commission/oclc/7563398&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>


*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thorg.html PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment and its organization. It 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/paregimentsnew1.html references].<br>
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/69th/69thorg.html PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment and its organization. It 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/paregimentsnew1.html references].<br>


*[https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/pennsylvania/69th-pennsylvania-infantry/ 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment timeline] at The Civil War in the East.
*[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/69pav/69th_rgt_inf.html Ranger95] describes the history of this regiment. It has a roster for each company and images of monuments for this regiment.<br>


*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/69th.html PACivilwar] outlines the battles of this regiment.<br>
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/69th.html PAcivilwar] outlines the battles of this regiment.<br>


*[http://irishamericancivilwar.com/2011/07/03/we-thought-we-were-all-gone-the-69th-pennsylvania-at-gettysburg/ Irish American Civil War] has pictures and description of the 69th regiment in the battle at Gettysburg.
*[http://irishamericancivilwar.com/2011/07/03/we-thought-we-were-all-gone-the-69th-pennsylvania-at-gettysburg/ IrishAmericancivilwar] has pictures and description of the 69th regiment in the battle at Gettysburg.


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

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Philadelphia August 18, 1861. It mustered out July 1, 1865.[1]

For more information on the history of the 69th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:

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

Company A - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company B - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company C - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company E - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company F - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company G - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - SeeRoster

Company H - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company I - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Company K - Many men were recruited from Philadelphia County - See Roster

Unassigned Men - See Roster


The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,495 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.
  • Ernsberger, Don. "Paddy Owen's Regulars: A History of the 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers'". ([United States]: D. Ernsberger, 2004). FHL Collection.WorlldCat and "At the Wall: The 69th Pennsylvania 'Irish Volunteers' at Gettysburg". ([United States]: Xlibris, 2006). Worldcat.
  • Haskell, Frank A. Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the foolish and absurd narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell : which appears to be endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993), FHL fiche 6118346
  • Philadelphia Brigade Association. "Reply of the Philadelphia Brigade Association to the Foolish and Absurd Narrative of Lieutenant Frank A. Haskell, Which Appears to Be Endorsed by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion Commandry [Sic] of Massachusetts and the Wisconsin History Commission". (Philadelphia, Pa: Philadelphia Brigade Association], 1910). FHL Collection. Internet Archive. Gutenburg. WorldCat.
  • PaRoots gives a history of this regiment and its organization. It has aroster for each company and lists additional references.
  • Ranger95 describes the history of this regiment. It has a roster for each company and images of monuments for this regiment.

References[edit | edit source]

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