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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 3, 1864. It mustered out at Harrisburg August 3, 1865.<ref>National Park Service, [ | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 3, 1864. It mustered out at Harrisburg August 3, 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/unpainf8.htm#202nd 202nd 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/202nd/202dofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Huntingdon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Huntingdon County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dcok.html Roster] | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dunassigned.html Roster] | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists | ===Regimental History and Roster=== | ||
*''History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5,'' Vol. 5, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "Two Hundred and Second Regiment", pgs. 559-577. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/histpennavol05baterich/page/558/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=%22202nd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 2,314 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> | ||
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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> | ||
*Hudson, Henry, and Philip Bolinger. "''Civil War Sketchbook." | *Hudson, Henry, and Philip Bolinger. "''Civil War Sketchbook." '' (Huntingdon, Pa: Huntingdon County Historical Society, 1988). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/civil-war-sketchbook/oclc/18802878&referer=brief_results WorldCat.] | ||
*[http:// | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202dorg.html Pa-Roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/202nd/202ndbiblio.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/202nd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/202nd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:40, 9 November 2024
202nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 3, 1864. It mustered out at Harrisburg August 3, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- 202nd 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
Company A - Many men were recruited in Carbon County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Juniata County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Adams County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Northumberland County and Cumberland County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Lehigh County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Northampton County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Union County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Huntingdon County - See Roster
Unassigned Men - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster
- History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5, Vol. 5, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "Two Hundred and Second Regiment", pgs. 559-577. Online at: Internet Archive.
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 2,314 men on its roster for this unit.
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.
- Hudson, Henry, and Philip Bolinger. "Civil War Sketchbook." (Huntingdon, Pa: Huntingdon County Historical Society, 1988). WorldCat.
- Pa-Roots gives a history of this regiment and includes rosters for each company. It also lists additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.
- Pennsylvania State Archives lists a roster for each and lists where each man in the company was recruited.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).