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''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Military Records|New York Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Civil War Union Units | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Military Records|New York Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York in the Civil War]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Civil War Union Units 69th through 102nd]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] 76th Regiment, New York Infantry''<br><br> | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
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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. | ||
Companies A, B, C, D, E, F and G were formed of eight companies of the Cortland Regiment, and H, I and K of four companies of the Cherry Valley Regiment. | Companies A, B, C, D, E, F and G were formed of eight companies of the Cortland Regiment, and H, I and K of four companies of the Cherry Valley Regiment. | ||
Company A - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | Company A - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | ||
Company B - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | Company B - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | ||
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Company F - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | Company F - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | ||
Company G - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | Company G - recruited principally in Cortland County, Otsego County, Allegany County and Yates County | ||
Company H - recruited principally in Otsego County | Company H - recruited principally in Otsego County | ||
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Company I - recruited principally in Otsego County | Company I - recruited principally in Otsego County | ||
Company K - recruited principally in Otsego County | Company K - recruited principally in Otsego County | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
1. [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] has the information listed above and may have additional historical information. Searches can be made by name of a soldier or sailor. Information about cemeteries battles, prisoners, medals of honor and national parks is also included.<br> | 1. [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] has the information listed above and may have additional historical information. Searches can be made by name of a soldier or sailor. Information about cemeteries battles, prisoners, medals of honor and national parks is also included.<br> | ||
2. Phisterer, Frederick. ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865. ''Albany, New York : J.B. Lyon, 1912. [http://tinyurl.com/25xganj Google Books], [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/11490201 other libraries with this book], {{FHL|187084|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 M2p; FHL Film 1486494-6}} | 2. Phisterer, Frederick. ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865. ''Albany, New York : J.B. Lyon, 1912. [http://tinyurl.com/25xganj Google Books], [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/11490201 other libraries with this book], {{FHL|187084|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 M2p; FHL Film 1486494-6}} | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:New_York_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865|_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | [[Category:New_York_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865|_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]] | ||