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For more information on this regiment see the following: | For more information on this regiment see the following: | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia], | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment Wikipedia],(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 3rd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.<br> | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#3rdinf The Civil War Archive]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 3rd Regiment Infantry.<br> | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#3rdinf The Civil War Archive]. (accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 3rd Regiment Infantry.<br> | ||
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#3rdinf 3rd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 28 March 2012) | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#3rdinf 3rd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 28 March 2012) | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | |||
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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 K - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota|Olmsted County]] and [[Winona County, Minnesota|Winona County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/164/mode/2up Roster], page 164.<br> | *Company K - many men from [[Olmsted County, Minnesota|Olmsted County]] and [[Winona County, Minnesota|Winona County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/164/mode/2up Roster], page 164.<br> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,927 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0003RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,927 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0003RI Roster]. | ||
=== 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. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Minnesota 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 ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||
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*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | *[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War. | ||
*Bailey, E. G. (Edward Guardene). ''The Civil War and E. G. Bailey : letters to Sarah Davis Bailey and other letters written during the years,1861-1865 (3rd Minnesota Regiment).'' ([Kingwood, Texas? : E.G. Bailey, 1999?]), {{FHL|832071|item|disp=FHL book 921.73 B152b}} | |||
* | *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 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 : [Minnesota]''. (Bethesda, Maryland : 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> | ||
*Lombard, C W.''History of the Third Regiment Infantry, Minnesota Volunteers : with the final record of the original regiment. ''(Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). {{FHL |677722|item}}FHL US/CAN Fiche 6118054. | *Lombard, C W.''History of the Third Regiment Infantry, Minnesota Volunteers : with the final record of the original regiment. ''(Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). {{FHL |677722|item}}FHL US/CAN Fiche 6118054. | ||
*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 : The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}} 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 : The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}} 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 === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Minnesota_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:Minnesota_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] |
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