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


The First Regiment Michigan Infantry was first organized for 3 months service. It was organized at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. Mustered into United States service May 1, 1861. It was mustered out on August 7, 1861 at Detroit, Michigan.  The 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry was then organized for three year service at Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 16, 1861. Mustered out July 9, 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br>  
The First Regiment Michigan Infantry was first organized for 3 months service. It was organized at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. Mustered into United States service May 1, 1861. It was mustered out on August 7, 1861 at Detroit, Michigan.  The 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry was then organized for three year service at Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 16, 1861. Mustered out July 9, 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana.<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010)</ref><br>  


For more information see:  
For more information see:  


*1st Regiment Volunteer Infantry-[http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1stinf.htm 1st Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry 1861-1865] gives a brief history of the unit including places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.  
*[https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1stinf.htm 1st Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry] gives a brief history of the unit including places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.  
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#1st3mo 1st Regiment Infantry (3 months)], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#1st3mo 1st Regiment Infantry (3 months)] at The Civil War Archive.
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment_%283_Months%29 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (3 Months)], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Michigan_Infantry_Regiment_(3_months) 1st Michigan Infantry Regiment (3 Months)] at Wikipedia.


=== Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry  ===
=== Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry  ===


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,012 men on its roster for this unit for their first enlistment. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0001RI02 Roster].  
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.  


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.  
*1st Michigan Infantry [https://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compa.htm Rosters] at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.


Company A - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan#Military|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compa.htm Roster]  
Companies and general counties of enlistment:
*Companies A, F - men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]]
*Company B - men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]]
*Company C - men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County]]
*Company D - men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]] and Jackson County
*Company E - men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]]
*Company G - men from [[St. Joseph County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Joseph County]]
*Company H - men from various cities/counties
*Company I - men from [[Marquette County, Michigan Genealogy|Marquette County]] and various cities/counties
*Company K - men from various cities/counties
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]]


Company B - Many men from [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compb.htm Roster]
See Rosters, as there were men from many different counties in these Companies <br>


Company C - Many men from [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch County ]]- see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compc.htm Roster]
=== Regimental History and Roster ===
 
*''Michigan at Shiloh; report of the Michigan Shiloh Soldiers' Monument Commission.'' By Michigan. Shiloh Soldiers' Monument Commission, corporate author. n.p.: Michigan Historical Commission, n.d.. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/michiganatshiloh00mich/page/14/mode/2up Internet Archive]
Company D - Many men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]] and Jackson County - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compd.htm Roster]
 
Company E Many men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compe.htm Roster]
 
Company F - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan Genealogy|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compf.htm Roster]
 
Company G - Many men from [[St. Joseph County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Joseph County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compg.htm Roster]
 
Company H - Many men from Ypsilanti County - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1comph.htm Roster]
 
Company I - Many men from Marshall County and [[Marquette County, Michigan Genealogy|Marquette County]] - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compi.htm Roster]
 
Company K - Many men from Adrian County - see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compk.htm Roster]
 
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Washtenaw County, Michigan Genealogy|Washtenaw County]] -see [http://www.migenweb.org/michiganinthewar/infantry/1compuna.htm Roster] See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br>


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
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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>


*Hawks, Steven. [http://www.gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/MI/1MI.php Gettysburg Stone Sentinels ](accessed March 30, 2011). Gives a brief history and outline of battles for this regiment. Monument in Gettysburg.<br>
*Michigan. Adjutant General's Office and George H. Turner "''Record of service of Michigan volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865; record of First Michigan Infantry in the Civil War, 1861- 1865''" (Lansing, Michigan. Adjutant General's-Department, 1905). {{FSC|674960|item|disp=FS film 6084624}}(*).
 
*Michigan. Adjutant General's Office and George H. Turner "''Record of service of Michigan volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865; record of First Michigan Infantry in the Civil War, 1861- 1865''" (Lansing, Michigan. Adjutant General's-Department, 1905) 2 Fiche. {{FSC|674960|item|disp=Fiche 6084624}}
 
*Owen, C. W. "''The First Michigan Infantry Three Months and Three Years : Brief History of the Regiment from Its Organization in May, 1861, Until Its Muster Out in July, 1865, Together with Personal Experiences of Writer."'' (Quincy, Michigan]: Quincy Herald Print, 1903.)1 microfiche {{FSC|674972|item|disp=Fiche 6084626}} [http://tinyurl.com/6ab3ybz other Libraries].<br>


*United States Army. Michigan Infantry, Regiment 1st and Andrew Dickson White. "''Michigan First Regiment Incidents, Marches, Battles and Camp Life, and the Adventures of the Author, Known As the Indiana Banker, Who Was Fifer in Company "F", and Made Such Remarkable Time in Leaving Bull's Run-- Time: First Mile, 2 Minutes 38 Seconds''" (Detroit: Printed for the author, 1861.){{FSC|675199|item|disp=Fiche 6084628}}. [http://tinyurl.com/6xoqx5v Other Libraries.]<br>
*Owen, C. W. "''The First Michigan Infantry Three Months and Three Years : Brief History of the Regiment from Its Organization in May, 1861, Until Its Muster Out in July, 1865, Together with Personal Experiences of Writer."'' (Quincy, Michigan]: Quincy Herald Print, 1903.) {{FSC|674972|item|disp=FS film 6084626}}(*).  


*United States Army. Michigan Infantry, Regiment 1st and Andrew Dickson White. "''Michigan First Regiment Incidents, Marches, Battles and Camp Life, and the Adventures of the Author, Known As the Indiana Banker, Who Was Fifer in Company "F", and Made Such Remarkable Time in Leaving Bull's Run-- Time: First Mile, 2 Minutes 38 Seconds''" (Detroit: Printed for the author, 1861.)  {{FSC|675199|item|disp=FS film 6084628}}(*).


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

Latest revision as of 11:16, 3 October 2023


Brief History[edit | edit source]

The First Regiment Michigan Infantry was first organized for 3 months service. It was organized at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Michigan. Mustered into United States service May 1, 1861. It was mustered out on August 7, 1861 at Detroit, Michigan. The 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry was then organized for three year service at Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 16, 1861. Mustered out July 9, 1865 at Jeffersonville, Indiana.[1]

For more information see:

Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry[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.

  • 1st Michigan Infantry Rosters at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.

Companies and general counties of enlistment:

Unassigned Company - Many men from Washtenaw County

See Rosters, as there were men from many different counties in these Companies

Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]

  • Michigan at Shiloh; report of the Michigan Shiloh Soldiers' Monument Commission. By Michigan. Shiloh Soldiers' Monument Commission, corporate author. n.p.: Michigan Historical Commission, n.d.. Online at: Internet Archive

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 ‘Michigan 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.
  • Michigan in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Michigan, 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.
  • Michigan. Adjutant General's Office and George H. Turner "Record of service of Michigan volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865; record of First Michigan Infantry in the Civil War, 1861- 1865" (Lansing, Michigan. Adjutant General's-Department, 1905). FS film 6084624(*).
  • Owen, C. W. "The First Michigan Infantry Three Months and Three Years : Brief History of the Regiment from Its Organization in May, 1861, Until Its Muster Out in July, 1865, Together with Personal Experiences of Writer." (Quincy, Michigan]: Quincy Herald Print, 1903.) FS film 6084626(*).
  • United States Army. Michigan Infantry, Regiment 1st and Andrew Dickson White. "Michigan First Regiment Incidents, Marches, Battles and Camp Life, and the Adventures of the Author, Known As the Indiana Banker, Who Was Fifer in Company "F", and Made Such Remarkable Time in Leaving Bull's Run-- Time: First Mile, 2 Minutes 38 Seconds" (Detroit: Printed for the author, 1861.) FS film 6084628(*).

References[edit | edit source]

  1. National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010)