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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 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] | ||
Company B - Many men from Lenawee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compb.htm Roster] | Company B - Many men from [[Lenawee_County,_Michigan|Lenawee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compb.htm Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men from Calhoun and Clinton | Company C - Many men from [[Calhoun_County,_Michigan|Calhoun County]] and [[Clinton_County,_Michigan|Clinton County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compc.htm Roster] | ||
Company D - Many men from Lenawee and Hillsdale | Company D - Many men from [[Lenawee_County,_Michigan|Lenawee County]] and [[Hillsdale_County,_Michigan|Hillsdale County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compd.htm Roster] | ||
Company E - Many men from Berrien County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compe.htm Roster] | Company E - Many men from [[Berrien_County,_Michigan|Berrien County<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1315859797781_261" />]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compe.htm Roster] | ||
Company F - Many men from Genesee County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compf.htm Roster] | Company F - Many men from [[Genesee_County,_Michigan|Genesee County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compf.htm Roster] | ||
Company G - Many men from St. Joseph County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compg.htm Roster] | Company G - Many men from [[St._Joseph_County,_Michigan|St. Joseph County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compg.htm Roster] | ||
Company H - Many men from Wayne and Saginaw | Company H - Many men from [[Wayne_County,_Michigan|Wayne County]] and [[Saginaw_County,_Michigan|Saginaw County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2comph.htm Roster] | ||
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compi.htm Roster] | Company I - Many men from [[Kalamazoo_County,_Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compi.htm Roster] | ||
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Wayne | Company K - Many men from [[Kalamazoo_County,_Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] and [[Wayne_County,_Michigan|Wayne County]] - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/infantry/2compk.htm Roster] | ||
Unassigned Company - Many men from Hillsdale and Wayne | 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 <br> | See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies <br> | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, 1865 at Delaney House in Washington, D. C. and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865[1].
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War website which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers and company rosters.
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.
Company A - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Calhoun County and Clinton County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Lenawee County and Hillsdale County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Wayne County and Saginaw County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo County and Wayne County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Hillsdale County and Wayne County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Michigan adjutant General's Department, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865" ( London, England: University Microfilms International, 1978). Digital copy. FHL Collection Other Libraries.
- Hampton, Charles G. "Michigan at Vicksburg" (Detroit: Moore print Co, 1917.) pages 93-97. Digital copy . Other libraries.
- Hawks, Steve. Civil War in the East website. Gives an outline of the battles for the 2nd Michigan infantry.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).