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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#203rd 203rd 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> | ||
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Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County and Lackawanna County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County and Lackawanna County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dcok.html Roster] | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dcok.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dcok.html Roster] | ||
===Regimental History and Roster=== | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists | *''History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5,'' Vol. 5, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "Two Hundred and Third Regiment", pgs. 578-602. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/histpennavol05baterich/page/578/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=%22203rd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 2,070 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
=== 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> | ||
*Hermit. ''Recollections in the Army of Virginia and North Carolina A Full and Graphic Account of Gen. Butler's Expedition to Fort Fisher : Also, of the Second Expedition Under Gen. Alfred H. Terry, Details of the Capture of Forts Fisher, Caswell, Anderson and Sugarloaf, the Occupation of Wilmington and Raleigh, the Surrender of Gen. Johnston, and Other Important Events of the Campaign''. (Wilkes-Barre [Pa.]: Printed on the Record of the Times Steam Press, 1865). {{FSC|665117|item|disp=FS Library | *Hermit. ''Recollections in the Army of Virginia and North Carolina A Full and Graphic Account of Gen. Butler's Expedition to Fort Fisher : Also, of the Second Expedition Under Gen. Alfred H. Terry, Details of the Capture of Forts Fisher, Caswell, Anderson and Sugarloaf, the Occupation of Wilmington and Raleigh, the Surrender of Gen. Johnston, and Other Important Events of the Campaign''. (Wilkes-Barre [Pa.]: Printed on the Record of the Times Steam Press, 1865). {{FSC|665117|item|disp=FS Library film 6084122}}(*); [http://www.worldcat.org/title/recollections-in-the-army-of-virginia-and-north-carolina-a-full-and-graphic-account-of-gen-butlers-expedition-to-fort-fisher-also-of-the-second-expedition-under-gen-alfred-h-terry-details-of-the-capture-of-forts-fisher-caswell-anderson-and-sugarloaf-the-occupation-of-wilmington-and-raleigh-the-surrender-of-gen-johnston-and-other-important-events-of-the-campaign/oclc/34109563&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/203rd/203dorg.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/203rd/203rdbiblio.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/203rd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/203rd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | ||