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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. | ||
Enlisted men in this company were from Marshall, [[ | Enlisted men in this company were from Marshall, [[Calhoun County, Michigan|Calhoun County]], Michigan - see [http://www.michiganinthewar.org/engineers/chadw.htm Roster] | ||
For more information on the Michigan Engineers see [http://books.google.com/books?id=Xn3hAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA93&lpg=PA93&dq=Chadwick%27s+Company,+Michigan+Engineers&source=bl&ots=ixdmZNKerd&sig=CAFwScQbec8NYkVtWTdRZBvsQx4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=P5MrUcOfKKXLyQGruIHQAQ&ved=0CGEQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=Chadwick%27s%20Company%2C%20Michigan%20Engineers&f=false Roster] This roster is listed Alphebital and the unit letter is listed next to the name. | |||
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