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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


The 30th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. The unit took 185 to Chickamauga and in December, 1863, totalled 106 men and 58 arms. Very few surrendered in April, 1865. <ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], (accessed 6 December 2010).</ref>  
The 30th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. The unit took 185 to Chickamauga and in December, 1863, totalled 106 men and 58 arms. Very few surrendered in April, 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>  


=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin  ===
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*Company A - Captains B.G. Bidwell, Edward R. Crockett - Men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]].  
*Company A - Captains B.G. Bidwell, Edward R. Crockett - Men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]].  
*Company B - Captains William A. Buntin, O.P. Taylor - &nbsp;Men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]].  
*Company B - Captains William A. Buntin, O.P. Taylor - Men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]].  
*Company C - Captain James L. Carson - Men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]].  
*Company C - Captain James L. Carson - Men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]].  
*Company D - Captains Thomas C. Martin, Theo C. Hibbett - Men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]].  
*Company D - Captains Thomas C. Martin, Theo C. Hibbett - Men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]].  
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Company H (Captain R. E. Mays) many men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]]<br>  
Company H (Captain R. E. Mays) many men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]]<br>  


Company K (Commander J. L. Jones) many men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]]<br>&nbsp; The information above is from&nbsp; ''The Goodspeed Histories'', Vol 7.<br>  
Company K (Commander J. L. Jones) many men from [[Robertson County, Tennessee|Robertson County]]<br> The information above is from ''The Goodspeed Histories'', Vol 7.<br>  


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Captain William t. Sample Company - many men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]]  
Captain William t. Sample Company - many men from [[Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County]]  


&nbsp;&nbsp; The information above is from ''The Goodspeed Histories'', vol. 5.
  The information above is from ''The Goodspeed Histories'', vol. 5.


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,985 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CTN0030RI Roster].
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,985 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=CTN0030RI Roster].
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=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===


*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier or sailor. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in&nbsp;'Tennessee in the Civil War' and 'United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865' (see below).
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier or sailor. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in 'Tennessee in the Civil War' and 'United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865' (see below).


*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.
*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.


*[[Tennessee in the Civil War|Tennessee in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Tennessee, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
*[[Tennessee in the Civil War|Tennessee in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Tennessee, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
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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.
*[[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.


*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8c.htm Sumner County, Tennessee In the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson,&nbsp;Chapter Eight, (accessed 22 Oct 2011).&nbsp; Rosters for Company A, B and C.
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8c.htm Sumner County, Tennessee In the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson, Chapter Eight, (accessed 22 Oct 2011). Rosters for Company A, B and C.


*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8g.htm Sumner County, Tennessee in the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson, Chapter Eight, (accessed 29 Dec&nbsp;&nbsp;2011).&nbsp; Rosters for Companies E, F and G.
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8g.htm Sumner County, Tennessee in the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson, Chapter Eight, (accessed 29 Dec 2011). Rosters for Companies E, F and G.


*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8k.htm Sumner County, Tennessee in the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson, Chapter Eight (accessed 29 Dec 2011).&nbsp; Rosters for Companies H, I. K
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/cw_chap8k.htm Sumner County, Tennessee in the Civil War], by Edwin L. Ferguson, Chapter Eight (accessed 29 Dec 2011). Rosters for Companies H, I. K


*Tennesseans in the Civil War, [http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/csainf/csa30.html 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment], (accessed 22 Oct 2011).&nbsp; A brief history, officers and captains.
*Tennesseans in the Civil War, [http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/csainf/csa30.html 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment], (accessed 22 Oct 2011). A brief history, officers and captains.


*Allen, David C. ''Winds of change&nbsp;: Robertson County, Tennessee, in the Civil War.'' (Nashville, Tennessee&nbsp;: Land Yacht Press, c2000), {{FHL|994426|item|disp=FHL book 976.8464 M2a}}
*Allen, David C. ''Winds of change : Robertson County, Tennessee, in the Civil War.'' (Nashville, Tennessee : Land Yacht Press, c2000), {{FSC|994426|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.8464 M2a}}


*Lindsley, John B. ''The Military Annals of Tennessee: Confederate, First Series; Embracing a Review of Military Operations, with Regimental Histories and Memorial Rolls, Compiled from Original and Official Sources''. 1886. Reprint. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Reprint Co., 1974. (Family History Library book 976.8 M2L.) Digital versions at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4528 Ancestry] ($); <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1296851229773_454" />[http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924032778700 Internet Archive].&nbsp;&nbsp;A brief history and memorial rolls of the 30th Tennessee Infantry begin on page 441.
*Lindsley, John B. ''The Military Annals of Tennessee: Confederate, First Series; Embracing a Review of Military Operations, with Regimental Histories and Memorial Rolls, Compiled from Original and Official Sources''. 1886. Reprint. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Reprint Co., 1974. (FS Library book 976.8 M2L.) Digital versions at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/221833?availability=Family%20History%20Library FamilySearch]; [https://www.archive.org/details/cu31924032778700 Internet Archive]. A brief history and memorial rolls of the 30th Tennessee Infantry begin on page 441.


*[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug97/flags/30th_tenn_inf.html 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment], (accessed 22 Oct 2011).
*[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug97/flags/30th_tenn_inf.html 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment], (accessed 22 Oct 2011).
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*[http://www.tngennet.org/james/regthist.htm#30tncreg The Thirtieth Tennessee (Confederate) Regiment], a brief history, (accessed 29 Dec 2011).
*[http://www.tngennet.org/james/regthist.htm#30tncreg The Thirtieth Tennessee (Confederate) Regiment], a brief history, (accessed 29 Dec 2011).


*[http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/Bradley/ A.W. Bradley, A Confederate in Company E of the 30th Tennessee Infantry], (accessed 29 Dec 2011).
*[http://awbradley.com/ A.W. Bradley, A Confederate in Company E of the 30th Tennessee Infantry], (accessed 29 Dec 2011).


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

Latest revision as of 13:56, 18 April 2024

30th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry


Brief History

The 30th Regiment, Tennessee Infantry completed its organization at Red Springs, Macon County, Tennessee, in October, 1861. The unit took 185 to Chickamauga and in December, 1863, totalled 106 men and 58 arms. Very few surrendered in April, 1865. [1]

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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Company A (Captain B. G. Bidwell and Captain E. R. Crockett) - many men from Robertson County

Company B (Captain William A. Buntin) many men from Robertson County

Company H (Captain R. E. Mays) many men from Robertson County

Company K (Commander J. L. Jones) many men from Robertson County
The information above is from The Goodspeed Histories, Vol 7.


Captain J. L. Carson Company - many men from Sumner County

Captain John H. Turner Company - many men from Sumner County

Captain William A. Lovell Company - many men from Sumner County

Captain William t. Sample Company - many men from Sumner County 

  The information above is from The Goodspeed Histories, vol. 5.

The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,985 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Other Sources

  • Beginning United States Civil War Research gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier or sailor. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in 'Tennessee 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.
  • Tennessee in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Tennessee, 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.
  • Allen, David C. Winds of change : Robertson County, Tennessee, in the Civil War. (Nashville, Tennessee : Land Yacht Press, c2000), FS Catalog book 976.8464 M2a
  • Lindsley, John B. The Military Annals of Tennessee: Confederate, First Series; Embracing a Review of Military Operations, with Regimental Histories and Memorial Rolls, Compiled from Original and Official Sources. 1886. Reprint. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Reprint Co., 1974. (FS Library book 976.8 M2L.) Digital versions at FamilySearch; Internet Archive. A brief history and memorial rolls of the 30th Tennessee Infantry begin on page 441.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).
  2. ↑ Tenneseans in the Civil War 30th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, (accessed 29 Dec 2011).
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