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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] | *[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> | ||
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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 | 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 [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compa.htm Roster] | Company A - Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compa.htm Roster] | ||
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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 | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||