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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Allegheny City August, 1862 | This regiment was organized at Allegheny City August, 1862 and was mustered out May 13, 1863.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], accessed 6 December 2010.</ref> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/123rd_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 123rd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#123rd 123rd Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive | |||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties 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. | 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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Company E - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcoe.html Roster]<br> | Company E - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcoe.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Tarentum, Allegheny County - [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcof.html See Roster]<br> | Company F - Many men were recruited in Tarentum, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcof.html See Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcog.html Roster]<br> | Company G - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcog.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Tarentum, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcok.html Roster]<br> | Company K - Many men were recruited in Tarentum, Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123dcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,377 men on its roster for this unit. [ | *The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22123rd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,377 men] on its roster for this unit. | ||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg112-126Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123org.html Pa-roots] gives history of this regiment. It lists a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster] for each company and gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123rdbiblio.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123org.html Pa-roots] gives history of this regiment. It lists a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster] for each company and gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/123rd/123rdbiblio.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/123rd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and history of this regiment. It lists rosters for each company. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/123rd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and history of this regiment. It lists rosters for each company. | ||