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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863. <ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 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> | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/136th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#136th 136th Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive | |||
=== 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. | ||
Field Officers and Staff - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thofficers.html Roster] | ||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoa.html Roste]r | Company A - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoa.html Roste]r | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Luzerne and Tioga County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcob.html Roster] | Company B - Many men were recruited in Luzerne and Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcob.html Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoc.html Roster] | Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoc.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcok.html Roster] | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,149 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 [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22136th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry+%22 1,149 men] on its roster for this unit. | ||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg127-145Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | |||
=== 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, [ | *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> | ||
*[[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> | ||
*Pa-roots gives a history of this regiment and lists rosters for each company. | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/136th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 13:28, 9 April 2025
136 Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863. [1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 136th Regiment Infantry at The Civil War Archive
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 Tioga County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Luzerne and Tioga County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Crawford County, Centre County, and Columbia County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,149 men on its roster for this unit.
- Pennsylvania State Archives lists company rosters and recruitment locations.
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.
- Pa-roots gives a history of this regiment and lists rosters for each company. It also has additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.