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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
The 20th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Flint, Michigan. It was mustered in February 6, 1862. The regiment was mustered out July 19, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, August 1, 1865.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref><br>For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10thinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters. | The 20th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Flint, Michigan. It was mustered in February 6, 1862. The regiment was mustered out July 19, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, August 1, 1865.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref><br>For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10thinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders 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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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. | 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<br>Company B - Many men from<br>Company C - Many men from<br>Company D - Many men from<br>Company E - Many men from<br>Company F - Many men from<br>Company G - Many men from<br>Company H - Many men from<br>Company I - Many men from<br>Company K - Many men from | Company A - Many men from Shiawasee, Livingston, and Genesee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compa.htm Roster]<br>Company B - Many men from Midland and Saginaw Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compb.htm Roster]<br>Company C - Many men from Genesee and Oakland Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compc.htm Roster<br><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1295482734171_635" />]Company D - Many men from Sanilac County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from St. Clair County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Lapeer County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Jackson and St. Clair Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Oakland and Lapeer Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Oakland and Genesee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men from Hillsdale County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compk.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from Eaton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/10compun.htm Roster]<br>See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | ||
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 20th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Flint, Michigan. It was mustered in February 6, 1862. The regiment was mustered out July 19, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, August 1, 1865.[1]
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders 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 Shiawasee, Livingston, and Genesee Counties - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Midland and Saginaw Counties - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Genesee and Oakland Counties - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Sanilac County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Jackson and St. Clair Counties - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Oakland and Lapeer Counties - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Oakland and Genesee Counties - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Eaton County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).