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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862 | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 26, 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> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#133rd 133rd 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 | 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/133rd/133dofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/133rd/133dofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/133rd/133dcok.html Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/133rd/133dcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
<br> The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,224 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0133RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War]] 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]] 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> | ||
* | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/133rd/133dorg.html Pa-Roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company.<br> | ||
*[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/133pav/133rd_rgt_inf.html Ranger95] offers a brief history of this regiment and has rosters for each company. <br> | |||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/55th.html Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War] outlines the battles and organization of this regiment. It has rosters for each company and a few letters. | ||
*[http:// | *[http://bedfordpahistory.com/civilwar/civilwar.html Bedford County Historical Society Library- Civil War Information]. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Revision as of 09:55, 8 August 2020
133rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 26, 1863.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- The Civil War Archive section, 133rd Regiment Infantry, (accessed 2 November 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 Officers and Staff - See Roster
Company A - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Perry County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Perry County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Perry County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See Roster
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,224 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 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.
- Ranger95 offers a brief history of this regiment and has rosters for each company.
- Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War outlines the battles and organization of this regiment. It has rosters for each company and a few letters.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).