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=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
Company A - Many men from Clinton County -see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compa.htm Roster] <br>Company B - Many men from Saginaw County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compb.htm Roster] <br>Company C - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compc.htm Roster]<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 | Company A - Many men from Clinton County -see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compa.htm Roster] <br>Company B - Many men from Saginaw County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compb.htm Roster] <br>Company C - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compc.htm Roster]<br>Company D - Many men from Tuscola County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compd.htm Roster]<br>Company E - Many men from Saginaw and Alcona Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compe.htm Roster]<br>Company F - Many men from Bay and Huron Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compf.htm Roster]<br>Company G - Many men from Clinton County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compg.htm Roster]<br>Company H - Many men from Kent and Shiawassee Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23comph.htm Roster]<br>Company I - Many men from Houghton and Kalamazoo Counties - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compi.htm Roster]<br>Company K - Many men fromGeneseee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compk.htm Roster]<br>Unassigned Company - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/23compun.htm Roster]<br>See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | ||
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. | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 23rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 23rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at East Saginaw, Michigan and mustered in September 13, 1862. It was mustered out June 28, 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]
Company A - Many men from Clinton County -see Roster
Company B - Many men from Saginaw County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Tuscola County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Saginaw and Alcona Counties - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Bay and Huron Counties - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Clinton County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Kent and Shiawassee Counties - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Houghton and Kalamazoo Counties - see Roster
Company K - Many men fromGeneseee County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
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.
Source Material[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).