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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865.<br> | The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865.<br> | ||
For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2ndinf.htm Michigan in the War website] which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters. | For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2ndinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War website] which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters. | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865.
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War website which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters.
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.
Company A - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Calhoun and Clinton Counties - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Wayne and Saginaw Counties - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Hillsdale and Wayne Counties - see Roster