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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia September, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Philadelphia September, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 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> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#88th 88th 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/88th/88thofficers.html Roster]<br> | |||
Regimental Band - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thband.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcoa.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcob.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcoc.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcod.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcoe.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcof.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcog.html Roster]<br> | |||
<br> | Company H - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcoh.html Roster]<br> | ||
<br> | Company I - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcoi.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thcok.html Roster]<br> | |||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/88th/88thunassigned.html Roster] | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,385 men on its roster for this unit. | |||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*''History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1861-1865.'' By John D Vautier. Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Co, 1894. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/hist88thpennvol00vautrich Internet Archive] | |||
=== 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> | ||
*[[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> | ||
*Vautier, John D. "''History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1861-1865'':. (Philadelphia: Printed by J.B. Lippincott company, 1894). {{FSC|664092|item|disp=FS Library 6084038}}. [http://archive.org/stream/hist88thpennvol00vautrich#page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive.] [http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/88th.html Pennyslvania Volunteers of the Civil War] [http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-88th-pennsylvania-volunteers-in-the-war-for-the-union-1861-1865/oclc/5741045&referer=brief_results Worldcat.]and (Gaithersburg, Maryland : Butternut Press, 1986), {{FSC|431821|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.8 M2v}} | |||
*Wagner, George E. "''88th Regiment, Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers Address Delivered at the Dedication of Its Monument at Gettysburg, September 11, 188''9". (Pennsylvania?: s.n, 1889).{{FSC|664112|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084039}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/88th-regiment-infantry-pennsylvania-volunteers-address-delivered-at-the-dedication-of-its-monument-at-gettysburg-september-11-1889/oclc/34018967&referer=brief_results WorldCat.]<br> | |||
*PaRoots provides a history of this regiment and rosters for each company, with additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references.]<br> | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 15:07, 17 September 2024
88th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History
This regiment was organized at Philadelphia September, 1861. It mustered out June 30, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- 88th Regiment Infantry at The Civil War Archive.
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.
Field Officers and Staff - See Roster
Regimental Band - See Roster
Company A - Many men were recruited in Berks County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Berks 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 Berks 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
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,385 men on its roster for this unit.
Regimental History and Roster
- History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1861-1865. By John D Vautier. Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Co, 1894. Online at: Internet Archive
Other Sources
- 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.
- Vautier, John D. "History of the 88th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War for the Union, 1861-1865:. (Philadelphia: Printed by J.B. Lippincott company, 1894). FS Library 6084038. Internet Archive. Pennyslvania Volunteers of the Civil War Worldcat.and (Gaithersburg, Maryland : Butternut Press, 1986), FS Catalog book 974.8 M2v
- Wagner, George E. "88th Regiment, Infantry, Pennsylvania Volunteers Address Delivered at the Dedication of Its Monument at Gettysburg, September 11, 1889". (Pennsylvania?: s.n, 1889).FS Library Fiche 6084039. WorldCat.
- PaRoots provides a history of this regiment and rosters for each company, with additional references.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).