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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]] 7th 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]] 7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry'' | ||
=== | === Brief History === | ||
The 7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at: Monroe, Michigan and mustered in August 22, 1861. The regiment mustered out July 5, 1865 and returned to Jackson, Michigan<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>. | The 7th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at: Monroe, Michigan and mustered in August 22, 1861. The regiment mustered out July 5, 1865 and returned to Jackson, Michigan<ref name="cwss">National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 4 November 2010).</ref>. | ||
For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7thinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters. | For a history of this regiment see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7thinf.htm Michigan in the Civil War Website ]which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters. | ||
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*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#7th 7th Regiment Infantry],(accessed 20 July 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmiinf1.htm#7th 7th Regiment Infantry],(accessed 20 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 2,422 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0007RI Roster]. | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,422 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMI0007RI Roster]. | ||
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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. | ||
Company A - Many men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Claire County]] and [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]]- see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compa.htm Roster]<br> | Company A - Many men from [[St. Clair County, Michigan|St. Claire County]] and [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]]- see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compa.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Many men from [[Ingham County, Michigan|Ingham County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compb.htm Roster]<br> | Company B - Many men from [[Ingham County, Michigan|Ingham County]] and [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compb.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Many men from [[Hillsdale County, Michigan|Hillsdale County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compc.htm Roster]<br> | Company C - Many men from [[Hillsdale County, Michigan|Hillsdale County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compc.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Many men from [[Monroe County, Michigan|Monroe County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compd.htm Roster]<br> | Company D - Many men from [[Monroe County, Michigan|Monroe County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compd.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company E - Many men from [[Tuscola County, Michigan|Tuscola County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compe.htm Roster]<br> | Company E - Many men from [[Tuscola County, Michigan|Tuscola County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compe.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men from [[Manistee County, Michigan|Manistee County]] and [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1315930209546_161" />]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compf.htm Roster]<br> | Company F - Many men from [[Manistee County, Michigan|Manistee County]] and [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1315930209546_161" />]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compf.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compg.htm Roster]<br> | Company G - Many men from [[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compg.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men from [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7comph.htm Roster]<br> | Company H - Many men from [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7comph.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men from [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compi.htm Roster]<br> | Company I - Many men from [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compi.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men from [[St. Joseph County, Michigan|St. Joseph County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compk.htm Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men from [[St. Joseph County, Michigan|St. Joseph County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compk.htm Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compun.htm Roster] | Unassigned Company - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/7compun.htm Roster] | ||
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | ||
=== 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 ‘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> | ||
*Townshend, David G. "''The Seventh Michigan Volunteer Infantry: The Gallant Men and Flag in the Civil War, 1861 to 1865" ('' Fort Lauderdale, FL: Southeast Publications, 1993). {{FHL|1116256|item|disp=FHL Book 977.4 M2to}} . [http://www.worldcat.org/title/seventh-michigan-volunteer-infantry-the-gallant-men-and-flag-in-the-civil-war-1861-to-1865/oclc/37671692&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. <br> | |||
*Conner, Albert Z. Jr. [http://www.7thmichigan.us/forlornhope.pdf The 7th Michigan Infantry Regiment, "Forlorn Hope" website]. gives history of battles with some illustrations. <br> | |||
*Michigan, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Seventh Infantry]" (Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). {{FHL|675582|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6084644}} [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-seventh-infantry/oclc/36732800&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]] |
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