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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry'' | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Military Records|Michigan Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry'' | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
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The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, 1865 at Delaney House in Washington, D. C. and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br> | The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, 1865 at Delaney House in Washington, D. C. and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>.<br> | ||
For a history of this regiment see<br> | For a history of this regiment see<br> | ||
*[http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2ndinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War website] which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters. | *[http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2ndinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War website] which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters. | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#2nd 2nd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#2nd 2nd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | ||
*The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | *The Wikipedia article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Michigan_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment 2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment], (accessed 13 July 2012).<br> | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,469 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0002RI Roster]. | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,469 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0002RI 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. However 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. | ||
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Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Hillsdale County, Michigan|Hillsdale County and]] [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compun.htm Roster] | Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Hillsdale County, Michigan|Hillsdale County and]] [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compun.htm Roster] | ||
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | ||
=== Other Sources === | |||
*[[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 ‘Michigan 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 ‘Michigan in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<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> | ||
*Hampton, Charles G. "''Michigan at Vicksburg" '' (Detroit: Moore print Co, 1917.) pages 93-97. [http://tinyurl.com/3bmfzy4 Digital copy ]. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/michigan-at-vicksburg/oclc/1300645&referer=brief_results Other libraries]. <br> | |||
*Hawks, Steve. [http://www.civilwarintheeast.com/USA/MI/2MI.php Civil War in the East ]website. Gives an outline of the battles for the 2nd Michigan infantry. <br> | |||
*Michigan adjutant General's Department, and George H. Turner. "''Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865''" ( London, England: University Microfilms International, 1978). [http://tinyurl.com/3mor5n2 Digital copy]. {{FHL|675273|item|disp FHL Fiche 6084630}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865/oclc/45724018&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br> | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Michigan_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||