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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia May 15-30, 1862. It mustered out June 1, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Philadelphia May 15-30, 1862. It mustered out June 1, 1865.<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> This company was also known as "The Corn Exchange Regiment" | ||
For more information on the history of the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/118th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 118th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#118th 118th 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 === | ||
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. | 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. 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/118th/118thofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoa.html Roster]<br> | Company A - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoa.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in | Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcob.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in | Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoc.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Many men were recruited in | Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcod.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company E - Many men were recruited in | Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoe.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men were recruited in | Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcof.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in | Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcog.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men were recruited in | Company H - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoh.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men were recruited in | Company I - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcoi.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men were recruited in | Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thunassigned.html Roster] | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*''Antietam to Appomattox with 118th Penna. vols., Corn exchange regiment.'' By Pennsylvania Infantry. Philadelphia: J. L. Smith, 1892. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/antietamtoappoma01penn/page/n17/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
*''An address at the unveiling of the monument erected by the Commercial exchange association of Philadelphia.'' By Alexander Gilmore Cattel. Philadelphia: The Commercial list printing house, 1884. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/addressatunveili01catte/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
*''History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers : Corn exchange regiment, from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster.'' By United States Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th. Philadelphia, Pa.: J.L. Smith, 1905. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historythpennsy00smitgoog/page/n8/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
*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=%22118th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 2,200] men on its roster for this unit. | |||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg112-126Interface.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> | ||
* | *Cattell, Alexander G. "''An Address at the Unveiling of the Monument Erected by the Commercial Exchange Association of Philadelphia (Late Corn Exchange Association), to Commemorate the Heroic Services of the Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Penn'a Volunteers Delivered at Round Top on the Gettysburg Battlefield, September 8, 1884"''. Philadelphia: Commercial List Print. House, 1884. {{FSC|664244|item|disp=FS Library film 6084067}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [http://archive.org/stream/addressatunveili01catte#page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive]; {{WorldCat|34066697|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
*Pennsylvania Infantry, and John L. Smith. "''History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers Corn Exchange Regiment, from Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To Which Is Added a Record of Its Organization and a Complete Roster. Fully Illustrated with Maps, Portraits, and Over One Hundred Illustrations, with Addenda"''. (Philadelphia, Pa: J.L. Smith, 1905). {{ | *Pennsylvania Infantry, and John L. Smith. "''History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers Corn Exchange Regiment, from Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To Which Is Added a Record of Its Organization and a Complete Roster. Fully Illustrated with Maps, Portraits, and Over One Hundred Illustrations, with Addenda"''. (Philadelphia, Pa: J.L. Smith, 1905). {{FSC|278762|item|disp=FS Library film 496896, item 2}}(*) - images; {{FSC|664319|item|disp=FS Library film 6084069}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/120911 FamilySearch Digital Library], [http://archive.org/stream/historyofcornexc00unit#page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive]; {{WorldCat|5229193|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
* | *Peck, H. T. "''Historical Sketch of the 118th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Corn Exchange Regt''." (S.l: s.n, 1884). {{FSC|664311|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084068}}; {{WorldCat|34066746|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
*United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1861-1865). ''History of the Corn exchange regiment, 118th Pennsylvania volunteers : from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox, to which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster.'' (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : J.L. Smith, 1888), {{FSC|278762|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.8 M2pe}} | |||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster.] It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/118th/118thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster.] It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/118th.html PA Civil War] describes the history of this regiment. It also has links to additional references.<br> | |||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/118th.html | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 16 April 2025
118th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia May 15-30, 1862. It mustered out June 1, 1865.[1] This company was also known as "The Corn Exchange Regiment"
For more information on the history of the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:
- 118th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 118th 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. 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 Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See Roster
Unassigned Men - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- Antietam to Appomattox with 118th Penna. vols., Corn exchange regiment. By Pennsylvania Infantry. Philadelphia: J. L. Smith, 1892. Online at: Internet Archive
- An address at the unveiling of the monument erected by the Commercial exchange association of Philadelphia. By Alexander Gilmore Cattel. Philadelphia: The Commercial list printing house, 1884. Online at: Internet Archive
- History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers : Corn exchange regiment, from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster. By United States Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th. Philadelphia, Pa.: J.L. Smith, 1905. Online at: Internet Archive
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 2,200 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.
- Cattell, Alexander G. "An Address at the Unveiling of the Monument Erected by the Commercial Exchange Association of Philadelphia (Late Corn Exchange Association), to Commemorate the Heroic Services of the Corn Exchange Regiment, 118th Penn'a Volunteers Delivered at Round Top on the Gettysburg Battlefield, September 8, 1884". Philadelphia: Commercial List Print. House, 1884. FS Library film 6084067(*). Online at: Internet Archive; At various libraries (WorldCat).
- Pennsylvania Infantry, and John L. Smith. "History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers Corn Exchange Regiment, from Their First Engagement at Antietam to Appomattox. To Which Is Added a Record of Its Organization and a Complete Roster. Fully Illustrated with Maps, Portraits, and Over One Hundred Illustrations, with Addenda". (Philadelphia, Pa: J.L. Smith, 1905). FS Library film 496896, item 2(*) - images; FS Library film 6084069(*). Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive; At various libraries (WorldCat).
- Peck, H. T. "Historical Sketch of the 118th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Corn Exchange Regt." (S.l: s.n, 1884). FS Library fiche 6084068; At various libraries (WorldCat).
- United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1861-1865). History of the Corn exchange regiment, 118th Pennsylvania volunteers : from their first engagement at Antietam to Appomattox, to which is added a record of its organization and a complete roster. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : J.L. Smith, 1888), FS Catalog book 974.8 M2pe
- Pa-roots gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a roster. It also has additional references.
- PA Civil War describes the history of this regiment. It also has links to additional references.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System,(accessed 6 December 2010.