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=== Brief History  ===


=== Brief History  ===
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 1, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref>


This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 1, 1862 and mustered out May 29, 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>  
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For more information on the history of the 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:  
For more information on the history of the 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:


*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/142nd_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia <br>  
* The Wikipedia article, 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry (accessed 8 November, 2011) <br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#142nd 142nd 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. 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/142nd/142ndofficers.html Roster]
 
Company A - Many men were recruited in Mercer County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoa.html Roster]
 
Company B - Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcob.html Roster]
 
Company C - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoc.html Roster]
 
Company D - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcod.html Roster]
 
Company E - Many men were recruited in Union County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoe.html Roster]
 
Company F - Many men were recruited in Somerset County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcof.html Roster]
 
Company G - Many men were recruited in Monroe County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcog.html Roster]


Company H - Many men were recruited in Fayette County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoh.html Roster]
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Company I - Many men were recruited in Venango County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcoi.html Roster]
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndcok.html Roster]
 
 
=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
*Two Reunions of the 142d Regiment, Pa. By Horatio Warren. Buffalo, N.Y., The Courier Co., 1890. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/tworeunionsof00warr 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=%22142nd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,278 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, [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>
*National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ 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>


*[[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>
*Downey, James W. ''"A Lethal Tour of Duty: A History of the 142nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Voluntary Infantry"''. (Thesis (M.A.)--Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1995). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/lethal-tour-of-duty-a-history-of-the-142nd-regiment-pennsylvania-voluntary-infantry/oclc/35122843&referer=brief_results Worldcat].<br>
*McCalmont, Alfred B. ''Extracts from Letters Written by Alfred B. McCalmont, Late Lt.-Col. 142d Regt., Col. 208th Regt. and Brev. Brig.-Gen. Pennsylvania Volunteers from the Front During the War of the Rebellion. ''[Franklin, Pa.]: Printed for private circulation by R. McCalmont, 1908. {{FSC|664613|item|disp=FS Library film 6084099}}(*); [http://www.worldcat.org/title/extracts-from-letters-written-by-alfred-b-mccalmont-late-lt-col-142d-regt-col-208th-regt-and-brev-brig-gen-pennsylvania-volunteers-from-the-front-during-the-war-of-the-rebellion/oclc/34090088&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*Warren, Horatio N. ''Two Reunions of the 142d Regiment, Pa. Vols. Including a History of the Regiment, Dedication of the Monument, a Description of the Battle of Gettysburg, Also a Complete Roster of the Regiment. (''Buffalo, N.Y.: The Courier company, printer, 1890). {{FSC|664616|item|disp=FS Library film 6084100}}(*); {{FSC|671737|item|disp=FS Library film 1598116, item 4}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [http://archive.org/stream/tworeunionsof14200warr#page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive].
*Zorn, Jacob J., and Barbara M. Croner. ''A Sergeant's Story: Civil War Diary of Jacob J. Zorn, 1862-1865''. Apolla, PA: Closson Press, 1999. {{FSC|959461|item|disp=FS Catalog book 921.73 Z77c}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/sergeants-story-civil-war-diary-of-jacob-j-zorn-1862-1865/oclc/42692299&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/142nd/142ndorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references.]<br>


=== References  ===
=== References  ===

Revision as of 11:43, 15 November 2011

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 1, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1865. [1]


For more information on the history of the 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:

  • The Wikipedia article, 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry (accessed 8 November, 2011)

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.



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.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
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