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=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===


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The 2nd Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and mustered in by Companies as follows: "A" and "B" June 26, "D" and "E" July 5, "F" and "G" July 8, "H" July 15, "I" July 20, and "K" August 23, 1861. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br><br>For more information on this regiment see the following: 


The 2nd Regiment, Minnesota Infantry was organized at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and mustered in by Companies as follows: "A" and "B" June 26, "D" and "E" July 5, "F" and "G" July 8, "H" July 15, "I" July 20, and "K" August 23, 1861. It mustered out on July 11, 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky<ref>National Park Service, [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] (accessed 11 January 2011)</ref>.<br><br>For more information on&nbsp;this regiment&nbsp;see the following:&nbsp;
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry Wikipedia<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1290544786156_813" />],&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.<br>


*&nbsp;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Minnesota_Volunteer_Infantry Wikipedia<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1290544786156_813" />],&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) article on the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.<br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf The Civil War Archives].(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 2nd Regiment Infantry.  
 
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf The Civil War Archives].&nbsp;(accessed 9 Dec 2010) Brief history of the 2nd Regiment Infantry.&nbsp;
*The Civil War Archive section,[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf 2nd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 28 March 2012).<br>
*The Civil War Archive section,[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmninf1.htm#2ndinf 2nd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 28 March 2012).<br>


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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.  


The following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up Adjutant General's Report], found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br> <br>
The following counties of origin are taken from the [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/n3/mode/2up Adjutant General's Report], found on the Internet Archives web site. The rosters show the men who served in each regiment, their residences, dates of enlistment and mustering out, and other remarks. Also see the [http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=civwarsearch Dalby Database], a site from Minnesota, searchable by men, counties, regiments and companies.<br>  
 
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*Company A - many men from - [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota|Winona County]], and [[Olmsted County, Minnesota|Olmsted County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/56/mode/2up Roster], page 56.  
*Company A - many men from - [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]], [[Winona County, Minnesota|Winona County]], and [[Olmsted County, Minnesota|Olmsted County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/56/mode/2up Roster], page 56.  
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*Company K - many men from - [[McLeod County, Minnesota|McLeod County]], and [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/108/mode/2up Roster], page 109.
*Company K - many men from - [[McLeod County, Minnesota|McLeod County]], and [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey County]] - [http://www.archive.org/stream/annualreport01minn#page/108/mode/2up Roster], page 109.


The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,607 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0002RI Roster].
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,607 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UMN0002RI Roster].  
 
=== Other Sources  ===


WEBSITES
=== Other Sources  ===


*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Minnesota in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br>
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*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War.
*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Minnesota&B1=Search MilitaryHistoryOnline], (accessed 9 December 2010) has submissions by people about their ancestors who served in the Civil War.
BOOKS and FILM


*Bishop, Judson Wade, and Newell L Chester.&nbsp;''The story of a regiment&nbsp;: being a narrative of the service of the Second Regiment, Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War of 1861-1865. ''(Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1993).{{FHL|677630|item}} FHL US/CAN Fiche 6118049. [http://books.google.com/books?id=RWIUAAAAYAAJ&dq=minnesota+infantry&printsec=frontcover&source=in&hl=en&ei=U47aSuiZL8vU8Ab6k6y3BQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=11&ved=0CCAQ6AEwCg#v=onepage&q&f=false Google books].<br>
*Bishop, Judson Wade, and Newell L Chester.&nbsp;''The story of a regiment&nbsp;: being a narrative of the service of the Second Regiment, Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry, in the Civil War of 1861-1865. ''(Bethesda, Maryland&nbsp;: University Publications of America, c1993).{{FHL|677630|item}} FHL US/CAN Fiche 6118049. [http://books.google.com/books?id=RWIUAAAAYAAJ&dq=minnesota+infantry&printsec=frontcover&source=in&hl=en&ei=U47aSuiZL8vU8Ab6k6y3BQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=11&ved=0CCAQ6AEwCg#v=onepage&q&f=false Google books].<br>
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*Minnesota. Adjutant General's Office. ''Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866''. (Roseville, Minnesota&nbsp;: Park Genealogical Books, c1997).&nbsp; FHL US/CAN Book&nbsp;&nbsp;977.6 M2ma [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-adjutant-generals-report-of-1866/oclc/37546675&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book]. Arranged in alphabetical order by soldier's name. Gives soldier's name, age, birthplace, rank, regiment, company, date and place mustered in, date and place mustered out, and other information.<br>
*Minnesota. Adjutant General's Office. ''Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866''. (Roseville, Minnesota&nbsp;: Park Genealogical Books, c1997).&nbsp; FHL US/CAN Book&nbsp;&nbsp;977.6 M2ma [http://www.worldcat.org/title/minnesota-adjutant-generals-report-of-1866/oclc/37546675&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this book]. Arranged in alphabetical order by soldier's name. Gives soldier's name, age, birthplace, rank, regiment, company, date and place mustered in, date and place mustered out, and other information.<br>


*Pendergast, T. H. ''Pen pictures from the Second Minnesota : "Personal recollections by a private soldier" and "Marching thro' Georgia".'' (Roseville, Minnesota : Park Genealogical Books, c1998), {{FHL|2060474|item|disp=FHL book 977.6 M2pt}}
*Pendergast, T. H. ''Pen pictures from the Second Minnesota&nbsp;: "Personal recollections by a private soldier" and "Marching thro' Georgia".'' (Roseville, Minnesota&nbsp;: Park Genealogical Books, c1998), {{FHL|2060474|item|disp=FHL book 977.6 M2pt}}


*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia&nbsp;: The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}}&nbsp;FHL US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [http://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0090unit Internet Archives]. <br>
*United States. War Department. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Records Showing Service of Military Units in Volunteer Union Organizations''. (Washington, District of Columbia&nbsp;: The National Archives, c1964).{{FHL|499078|item}}&nbsp;FHL US/CAN Film 1488542. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/compiled-records-showing-service-of-military-units-in-volunteer-union-organizations/oclc/33667366&referer=brief_results Other libraries with this microfilm]. View online at [http://www.archive.org/details/compiledrecordss0090unit Internet Archives]. <br>
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=== References  ===
=== References  ===


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[[Category:Minnesota_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865]]
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