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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.  
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thofficers.html Roster]
Company A - Many men were recruited in York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcoa.html Roster]
Company B - Many men were recruited in York County, Dauphin County and Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcob.html Roster]
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County, Schuylkill County and Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcoc.html Roster]
Company D - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Perry County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcod.html Roster]
Company E - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Cumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcoe.html Roster]
Company F - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Centre County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcof.html Roster]
Company G - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcog.html Roster]
Company H - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcoh.html Roster]
Company I - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcoi.html Roster]
Company K - Many men were recruited in York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thcok.html Roster]
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/200th/200thunassigned.html Roster]<br><br>


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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,907 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0200RI Roster].
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,907 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0200RI Roster].

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Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg September 3, 1864. It mustered out May 30, 1865.[1]

For more information on the history of this unit, see:

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.

Field Officers and Staff - See Roster

Company A - Many men were recruited in York County - See Roster

Company B - Many men were recruited in York County, Dauphin County and Cumberland County - See Roster

Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County, Schuylkill County and Cumberland County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Perry County - See Roster

Company E - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Cumberland County - See Roster

Company F - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Centre County - See Roster

Company G - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See Roster

Company H - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and York County - See Roster

Company I - Many men were recruited in Cumberland County and Dauphin County - See Roster

Company K - Many men were recruited in York County - See Roster

Unassigned Men - See Roster


The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,907 men on its roster for this unit. Roster.

Other Sources[edit | edit source]

National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, is searchable by soldier's name and state. It contains basic facts about soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, a list of regiments, descriptions of significant battles, sources of the information, and suggestions for where to find additional information.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).