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=== <br>Brief History === | === <br>Brief History === | ||
The first Regiment Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 16, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out July 9, 1865. | |||
=== <br>Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry === | === <br>Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry === | ||
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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 [[ | Company A Many men from [[Wayne County, Michigan#Military|Wayne County]] - [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/1compa.htm roster] | ||
Company B Many men from Jackson County [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/1compb.htm roster] | Company B Many men from Jackson County [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/1compb.htm roster] | ||
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The first Regiment Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan. It was mustered in September 16, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out July 9, 1865.
Companies in the 1st Regiment, Michigan Infantry[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.
Company A Many men from Wayne County - roster
Company B Many men from Jackson County roster
Company C Many men from Branch County roster
Company D Many men from Washtenaw and Jackson Counties roster
Company E Many men from Washtenaw County roster
Company F Many men from Wayne County roster
Company G Many men from St. Joseph County roster
Company H Many men from Ypsilanti County roster
Company I Many men from Marshall and Marquette Counties roster
Company K Many men from Adrian County roster
Unassigned Company Many men from Washtenaw County roster