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


The 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery, was organized at St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota, from September 1864 to February 1865. They mustered out on&nbsp;September 27, 1865 at Chattanooga, Tennessee<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br>  
The 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery, was organized at St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota, from September 1864 to February 1865. They mustered out on September 27, 1865 at Chattanooga, Tennessee<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br>  


For more information about the 1st Regiment, MInnesota Heavy Artillery, see the following:  
For more information about the 1st Regiment, MInnesota Heavy Artillery, see the following:  


*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Minnesota_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment Wikipedia],&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article for 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery.  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Minnesota_Heavy_Artillery_Regiment Wikipedia],(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article for 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery.  
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmnarty.htm#1sthvy 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery], (accessed 28 March 2012).<br>
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmnarty.htm#1sthvy 1st Regiment Heavy Artillery], (accessed 28 March 2012).<br>


=== <br>Companies in this Regiment with County of Origin  ===
=== Companies in this Regiment with County 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.  
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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Company A - many men from various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/570/mode/2up Roster], page 570.  
Company A - many men from various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/570/mode/2up Roster], page 570.  


Company B - many men from&nbsp;various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/574/mode/2up Roster], page 574.  
Company B - many men from various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/574/mode/2up Roster], page 574.  


Company C - many men from&nbsp;various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/578/mode/2up Roster], page 578.  
Company C - many men from various counties - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/578/mode/2up Roster], page 578.  


Company D - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]] and various states, and countires - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/582/mode/2up Roster], page 582.  
Company D - many men from [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]] and various states, and countires - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/582/mode/2up Roster], page 582.  
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Company L - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/614/mode/2up Roster], page 615.  
Company L - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/614/mode/2up Roster], page 615.  


Company M - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/620/mode/2up Roster], page 620.
Company M - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/620/mode/2up Roster], page 620.  


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,601 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0001RAH Roster].
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,601 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0001RAH Roster].  


=== <br>Other Sources<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 ‘Mississippi 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 ‘Mississippi 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>
 
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/22.htm Rootsweb]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A roster of the First Regiment Heavy Artillery Minnesota Volunteers.<br>
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnwabcw/22.htm Rootsweb]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) A roster of the First Regiment Heavy Artillery Minnesota Volunteers.<br>


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*[http://www.researchonline.net/mncw/unit1.htm ResearchOnline]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history and a biblography on the 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery.
*[http://www.researchonline.net/mncw/unit1.htm ResearchOnline]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history and a biblography on the 1st Regiment, Minnesota Heavy Artillery.


BOOKS<br>
*Carley, Kenneth, and Richard Moe. ''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History. ''(Minnesota Historical Society Press, c2000). Book of battle histories, photographs, short biographies and a roster of the different regiments with their officers, beginning on page 204. [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVGGlRF5v3wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Minnesota+in+the+Civil+war&source=bl&ots=MAk4HKW2UF&sig=QYhra4ptXvKD9mefiKi5mAWnRC4&hl=en&ei=he_mTKnkJ4j6sAPlmbmxCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Google book] (Not all pages are shown). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-war-an-illustrated-history/oclc/144563813&referer=brief_results WorldCat book].<br>
 
*Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{FHL|270133|item}}. FHL US/CAN Book 977.6 H2bc. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-and-indian-wars-1861-1865/oclc/3561607&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book.] Click on the FHL Collection link to view this book online. It contains detailed histories and rosters of each Minnesota Military Unit. <br>


*Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies&nbsp;: [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1993).{{FHL|676745|item}}. FHL US/CAN Fiche 6084700. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-of-the-war-of-the-rebellion-compiled-and-arranged-from-official-records-of-the-federal-and-confederate-armies-minnesota/oclc/36950447&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br>
*Dyer, Frederick H. ''A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled and Arranged from Official Records of the Federal and Confederate Armies&nbsp;: [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1993).{{FHL|676745|item}}. FHL US/CAN Fiche 6084700. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-of-the-war-of-the-rebellion-compiled-and-arranged-from-official-records-of-the-federal-and-confederate-armies-minnesota/oclc/36950447&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book].<br>


*Carley, Kenneth, and Richard Moe. ''Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History. ''(Minnesota Historical Society Press, c2000). Book of battle histories, photographs, short biographies and a roster of the different regiments with their officers, beginning on page 204. [http://books.google.com/books?id=lVGGlRF5v3wC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Minnesota+in+the+Civil+war&source=bl&ots=MAk4HKW2UF&sig=QYhra4ptXvKD9mefiKi5mAWnRC4&hl=en&ei=he_mTKnkJ4j6sAPlmbmxCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false Google book] (Not all pages are shown). [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-war-an-illustrated-history/oclc/144563813&referer=brief_results WorldCat book].<br>
*Minnesota. Adjutant General's Office. ''Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866''. (Roseville, Minnesota&nbsp;: Park Genealogical Books, c1997).&nbsp; FHL US/CAN Book&nbsp;&nbsp;977.6 M2ma [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-adjutant-generals-report-of-1866/oclc/37546675&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book]. Arranged in alphabetical order by soldier's name. Gives soldier's name, age, birthplace, rank, regiment, company, date and place mustered in, date and place mustered out, and other information.<br>


*Minnesota. Adjutant General's Office. ''Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866''. (Roseville, Minnesota&nbsp;: Park Genealogical Books, c1997).&nbsp; FHL US/CAN Book&nbsp;&nbsp;977.6 M2ma [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-adjutant-generals-report-of-1866/oclc/37546675&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book]. Arranged in alphabetical order by soldier's name. Gives soldier's name, age, birthplace, rank, regiment, company, date and place mustered in, date and place mustered out, and other information.<br>
*Minnesota. ''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-1865''. (St. Paul, Minn: Electrotyped and printed for the State by the Pioneer Press Company, 1890).{{FHL|270133|item}}. FHL US/CAN Book 977.6 H2bc. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-in-the-civil-and-indian-wars-1861-1865/oclc/3561607&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book.] Click on the FHL Collection link to view this book online. It contains detailed histories and rosters of each Minnesota Military Unit. <br>


*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia&nbsp;: The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}}&nbsp;FHL US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [http://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0090unit Internet Archives]. <br>
*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia&nbsp;: The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}}&nbsp;FHL US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [http://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0090unit Internet Archives]. <br>


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=== References  ===
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