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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 16, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 16, 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> | ||
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=== 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/127th/127thofficersnew.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcoa.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcob.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcoc.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcod.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Lebanon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcoe.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcof.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcog.html Roster]<br> | |||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcoh.html Roster]<br> | |||
<br> | Company I - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Lebanon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcoi.html Roster]<br> | ||
<br> | Company K - Many men were recruited in Lebanon County and Schuylkill - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*''History of the 127th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, .'' By Pennsylvania infantry. 127th reg't.. Lebanon, Pa.: Press of Report of publishing company], 1902. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/cu31924030914935 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=%22127th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,328 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> | ||
*[[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> | ||
*Gregg, John Chandler. ''Life in the Army: In the Departments of Virginia, and the Gulf, Including Observations in New Orleans, with an Account of the Author's Life and Experience in the Ministry. Philadelphia''. (Perkinpine & Higgins, 1866). {{FSC|664425|item|disp=FS Library film 6084083}}(*), [http://archive.org/stream/lifeinarmyindep00greggoog#page/n10/mode/2up Internet Archive]; [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Life+in+the+Army%3A+In+the+Departments+of+Virginia%2C+and+the+Gulf%2C&qt=owc_search WorldCat]. | |||
*Pennsylvania infantry. ''History of the 127th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Familiarly Known As the "Dauphin County Regiment." Authorized by the Regimental Association and Prepared by Its Committee.'' (Lebanon, Pa: Press of Report of publishing company, 1902). {{FSC|664419|item|disp=FS Library film 6084082}}(*), [http://archive.org/stream/historyof127thre00penn#page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive]; [http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-127th-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-familiarly-known-as-the-dauphin-county-regiment/oclc/320450504?referer=di&ht=edition WorldCat]. | |||
*United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 127th (1862-1863). ''History of the 127th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers : familiarly known as the "Dauphin County Regiment".'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992). {{FSC|664419|item|disp=FS Library film 6084082}}(*). | |||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/127th/127thorg.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 ]for that company. It also includes additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references]. | |||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/124th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history of this regiment. It also has rosters for each company. | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 27 April 2025
127th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 16, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- The Civil War Archive section, 127th Regiment Infantry, (accessed 2 November 2012).
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 Dauphin County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Lebanon County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Lebanon County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Lebanon County and Schuylkill - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- History of the 127th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, . By Pennsylvania infantry. 127th reg't.. Lebanon, Pa.: Press of Report of publishing company], 1902. Online at: Internet Archive
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,328 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.
- Gregg, John Chandler. Life in the Army: In the Departments of Virginia, and the Gulf, Including Observations in New Orleans, with an Account of the Author's Life and Experience in the Ministry. Philadelphia. (Perkinpine & Higgins, 1866). FS Library film 6084083(*), Internet Archive; WorldCat.
- Pennsylvania infantry. History of the 127th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Familiarly Known As the "Dauphin County Regiment." Authorized by the Regimental Association and Prepared by Its Committee. (Lebanon, Pa: Press of Report of publishing company, 1902). FS Library film 6084082(*), Internet Archive; WorldCat.
- United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 127th (1862-1863). History of the 127th regiment Pennsylvania volunteers : familiarly known as the "Dauphin County Regiment". (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992). FS Library film 6084082(*).
- Pa-roots gives a history of this regiment. It lists each company with a roster for that company. It also includes additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the history of this regiment. It also has rosters for each company.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).