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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Pittsburg as 35th Pennsylvania Volunteers September 14, 1861. It mustered out August 29, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Pittsburg as 35th Pennsylvania Volunteers September 14, 1861. It mustered out August 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> | ||
For more information on the history of the 74thnd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 74thnd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/74th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 74th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf4.htm#74th 74th 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. <br> | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thofficers.html Roster ] | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Wyoming County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoa.html Roster] | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,356 men on its roster for this unit | Company B - Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcob.html Roster ] | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoc.html Roster ] | |||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Snyder County and Union County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcod.html Roster] | |||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoe.html Roster ] | |||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Indiana County and Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcof.html Roster] | |||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Berks County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcog.html Roster] | |||
Company H - No records for Company H | |||
Company I - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcoi.html Roster] | |||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thcok.html Roster] | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,356 men on its roster for this unit. | |||
=== 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> | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html Roster] for each company. It has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/74th/74thorg.html references].<br> | |||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/74th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the history and battles for this regiment. | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
Latest revision as of 09:13, 24 July 2024
74th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Pittsburg as 35th Pennsylvania Volunteers September 14, 1861. It mustered out August 29, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of the 74thnd Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:
- 74th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 74th 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 and Staff Officers - See Roster
Company A - Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Wyoming County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Snyder County and Union County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Indiana County and Westmoreland County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Adams County and Berks County - See Roster
Company H - No records for Company H
Company I - Many men were recruited at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County - See Roster
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,356 men on its roster for this unit.
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 a Roster for each company. It has additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the history and battles for this regiment.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).