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*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unriinf.htm#12thinf 12th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 6 November 2012).
*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unriinf.htm#12thinf 12th Regiment Infantry], (accessed 6 November 2012).
 
*The Wikipedia Article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Rhode_Island_Infantry 12th Rhode Island Infantry], (accessed 6 November 2012).<br>
*The Wikipedia Article, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Rhode_Island_Infantry 12th Rhode Island Infantry], (accessed 6 November 2012).<br>


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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.  


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,342 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=URI0012RI Roster].
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,342 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=URI0012RI Roster].  


Company I - Captain George C. Almy - many men from Newport County.<ref>Richard M. Bayles, ''History of Newport County, Rhode Island'', (New York, New York : L.E. Preston, 1888), p. 427. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofnewport00bayl#page/426/mode/2up Internet Archive digital version.]</ref>
Company I - Captain George C. Almy - many men from Newport County.<ref>Richard M. Bayles, ''History of Newport County, Rhode Island'', (New York, New York : L.E. Preston, 1888), p. 427. [http://archive.org/stream/historyofnewport00bayl#page/426/mode/2up Internet Archive digital version.]</ref>  


=== Other Sources  ===
=== Other Sources  ===
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*National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
*National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.


*[[Rhode Island in the Civil War|Rhode Island in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Mississippi, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.  
*[[Rhode Island in the Civil War|Rhode Island in the Civil War]] describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Mississippi, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
 
*[[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.


*[[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.  
*Grant, Joseph W. ''The flying regiment : journal of the campaign of the 12th Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991), {{FHL|788307|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6118855}} and ''My first campaign.'' {{FHL|788303|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6083375}}


*Tillinghast, Pardon Elisha. ''History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War, 1862-1863.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991) {{FHL|788541|item|disp=FHL Fiche  6083377}}
*Tillinghast, Pardon Elisha. ''History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War, 1862-1863.'' (Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1991) {{FHL|788541|item|disp=FHL Fiche  6083377}}


=== Books ===
'''Books'''


''History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War ...'' ''ebook available online at [http://www.archive.org/details/historytwelfthr00unkngoog archive.org ],''  
''History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War ...'' ''ebook available online at [http://www.archive.org/details/historytwelfthr00unkngoog archive.org ],''  
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''The Flying Regiment; Journal of the Campaign of the 12th Regt. - ''Grant, Joseph W. The Rhode Island Volunteers available at [http://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/rhodeislandregiments.htm New England Civil War Museum.com].  
''The Flying Regiment; Journal of the Campaign of the 12th Regt. - ''Grant, Joseph W. The Rhode Island Volunteers available at [http://www.newenglandcivilwarmuseum.com/rhodeislandregiments.htm New England Civil War Museum.com].  


=== Internet sites ===
'''Internet sites '''


[http://www.mosocco.com/rhodeisland.html mosocco.com ]- Rhode Island Infantry regiments  
[http://www.mosocco.com/rhodeisland.html mosocco.com ]- Rhode Island Infantry regiments  
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[http://www.geocities.ws/perrigo_research/perrigomilitary.html The Perrigo Genealogy ]- a list of people with the surname of Perrigo ( and various spellings) who served in the Civil War  
[http://www.geocities.ws/perrigo_research/perrigomilitary.html The Perrigo Genealogy ]- a list of people with the surname of Perrigo ( and various spellings) who served in the Civil War  


[http://www.spoonergen.com/civilwar.html Spooner Generations ]- a list of people with the surname of Spooner whi served in the Civil War
[http://www.spoonergen.com/civilwar.html Spooner Generations ]- a list of people with the surname of Spooner whi served in the Civil War  


=== References  ===
=== References  ===

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

The 12th Regiment, Rhode Island Infantry was organized at Providence and mustered in for nine months October 18, 1862. It was mustered out July 29, 1863.[1]

For more information on the history of this unit, see:

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin[edit | edit source]

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.

The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,342 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Company I - Captain George C. Almy - many men from Newport County.[2]

Other Sources[edit | edit source]

  • 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).
  • National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.
  • Rhode Island in the Civil War describes many Confederate and Union sources, specifically for Mississippi, and how to find them.. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
  • 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.
  • Grant, Joseph W. The flying regiment : journal of the campaign of the 12th Regt. Rhode Island Volunteers. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991), FHL Fiche 6118855 and My first campaign. FHL Fiche 6083375
  • Tillinghast, Pardon Elisha. History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War, 1862-1863. (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1991) FHL Fiche 6083377

Books

History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War ... ebook available online at archive.org ,

History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War, 1862-1863. Prepared by a committee of the survivors, in 1901-4. view online at Hathi Trust Digital Library

The Rebellion record: a dairy of American events edited by Frank Moore

History of the Twelfth Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, in the Civil War, 1862-1863 - Tillinghast, Pardon Elisha, 1836-1905 Read online at archive.org

The Flying Regiment; Journal of the Campaign of the 12th Regt. - Grant, Joseph W. The Rhode Island Volunteers available at New England Civil War Museum.com.

Internet sites

mosocco.com - Rhode Island Infantry regiments

Albros in the Civil War - a list of people with the surname of Albros who served in the Civil War.

Browns in the Civil War - a list of people with the surname of Brown who served in the Civil War.

Civil War in the East - a reference guide to America's Civil War

Converse Soldiers in the Civil War - a list of people with the surname of Converse who served in the Civil War.

Higgins in Rhode Island Northern Forces during USA Civil War- a list of people with the surname of Higgins who served in the Civil War.

Matteson Family Papers - a collection relating mostly to Asahel Matteson and his family.

Mattesons in the Civil War -  a list of people with the surname of Matteson (and various spellings) who served in the Civil War.

Rhode Island CW Regiments -

The Perrigo Genealogy - a list of people with the surname of Perrigo ( and various spellings) who served in the Civil War

Spooner Generations - a list of people with the surname of Spooner whi served in the Civil War

References[edit | edit source]

  1. National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 11 January 2011)
  2. Richard M. Bayles, History of Newport County, Rhode Island, (New York, New York : L.E. Preston, 1888), p. 427. Internet Archive digital version.