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For more information on the history of this unit, see: | For more information on the history of this unit, see: | ||
* | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Pennsylvania_Infantry 52nd Pennsylvania Infantry] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf3.htm#52nd 52nd Regiment Infantry] at The Civil War Archive | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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. | 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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. | ||
Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field and Staff Officers - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Company G - many men were recruited in Columbia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcog.html Roster] | Company G - many men were recruited in Columbia County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcog.html Roster] | ||
Company H - many men were recruited in | Company H - many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcoh.html Roster] | ||
Company I - many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcoi.html Roster]<br> | Company I - many men were recruited in Luzerne County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcoi.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - many men were recruited in | Company K - many men were recruited in Luzerne County and Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndcok.html Roster] | ||
The data is from Bates' {{FSC|650530|item|disp=''History of Pennsylvania Volunteers'', Volume 2}}. | The data is from Bates' {{FSC|650530|item|disp=''History of Pennsylvania Volunteers'', Volume 2}}. | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,057 men on its roster for this unit | The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 3,057 men on its roster for this unit. | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | === Regimental History and Roster === | ||
*'' | *''The Campaigns of the Fifty-Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry,'' by Smith B. Mott. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co, 1911. {{FSC|553816|item|disp=FS Library film 1550253}}(*). '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/campaignsoffifty00penn/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater Internet Archive] | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. | *[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]] describes and explains United States and Confederate States records, rather than state records, and how to find them. These include veterans’ censuses, compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc. | ||
*''Fourth reunion of the survivors of the 52d regt. Pa.'' By Pennsylvania Infantry. . S.l.: s.n., 1891. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/fourthreunionofs00penn Internet Archive] | |||
*52d Regimental Association (Pennsylvania). ''The third annual meeting of the 52d Regimental Association : held at Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Penn'a, Thursday, Sept. 25, 1890.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663212|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084001}}and ''Fourth reunion of the Survivors of the 52d Regt. Pa. Vols., (known as the Luzerne Regiment), 1861-1865 : held in G. A. R. Memorial Hall, Wilkes-Barre, Friday, Sept. 25, 1891.'' {{FSC|663215|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084002}} | *52d Regimental Association (Pennsylvania). ''The third annual meeting of the 52d Regimental Association : held at Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Penn'a, Thursday, Sept. 25, 1890.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663212|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084001}}and ''Fourth reunion of the Survivors of the 52d Regt. Pa. Vols., (known as the Luzerne Regiment), 1861-1865 : held in G. A. R. Memorial Hall, Wilkes-Barre, Friday, Sept. 25, 1891.'' {{FSC|663215|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084002}} | ||
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*Fuller, Frederick. ''Frederick Fuller, late lieut. in Civil War, 52nd Reg't P. V. and signal officer, U. S. A., 1861-1865.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663224|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084003}} | *Fuller, Frederick. ''Frederick Fuller, late lieut. in Civil War, 52nd Reg't P. V. and signal officer, U. S. A., 1861-1865.'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), {{FSC|663224|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6084003}} | ||
*Powell, W. George. ''"Sumter Regained Dedicated to the Fifty-Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Read at Their Second Annual Re-Union Held at Scranton, PA., September 25, 1889"''. (S.l: s.n, 1889). {{FSC|663206|item|disp= FS Library fiche 6084000}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/sumter-regained-dedicated-to-the-fifty-second-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-and-read-at-their-second-annual-re-union-held-at-scranton-pa-september-25-1889/oclc/33945796&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. | |||
*Powell, W. George.''"Sumter Regained Dedicated to the Fifty-Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Read at Their Second Annual Re-Union Held at Scranton, PA., September 25, 1889"''. (S.l: s.n, 1889). {{FSC|663206|item|disp= FS Library fiche 6084000}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/sumter-regained-dedicated-to-the-fifty-second-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-and-read-at-their-second-annual-re-union-held-at-scranton-pa-september-25-1889/oclc/33945796&referer=brief_results Worldcat | |||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/52nd/52ndorg.html PaRoots] gives a history of this regiment with its organization and battles; includes a roster for each company. <br> | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||