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For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf8.htm#208th 208th 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 Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thofficers.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Bedford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thcok.html Roster] | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thunassigned.html Roster] | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thunassigned.html Roster] | ||
===Regimental History and Roster=== | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists | *''History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5,'' Vol. 5, by Samuel P. Bates. Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer. Chapter "Two Hundred and Eighth Regiment", pgs. 691-709. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/histpennavol05baterich/page/690/mode/2up Internet Archive]. | ||
*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22208th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,762 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
=== 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. <br> | *[[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. <br> | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thorg.html Pa- | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thorg.html Pa-Roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew2.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/208th/208thbiblio.html references.]<br> | ||
*McCalmont, Alfred B. ''Extracts from Letters Written by Alfred B. McCalmont, Late Lt.-Col. 142d Regt., Col. 208th Regt. and Brev. Brig.-Gen. Pennsylvania Volunteers from the Front During the War of the Rebellion. ''[Franklin, Pa.]: Printed for private circulation by R. McCalmont, 1908. {{FSC|664613|item|disp=FS Library | *McCalmont, Alfred B. ''Extracts from Letters Written by Alfred B. McCalmont, Late Lt.-Col. 142d Regt., Col. 208th Regt. and Brev. Brig.-Gen. Pennsylvania Volunteers from the Front During the War of the Rebellion. ''[Franklin, Pa.]: Printed for private circulation by R. McCalmont, 1908. {{FSC|664613|item|disp=FS Library film 6084099}}(*); [http://www.worldcat.org/title/extracts-from-letters-written-by-alfred-b-mccalmont-late-lt-col-142d-regt-col-208th-regt-and-brev-brig-gen-pennsylvania-volunteers-from-the-front-during-the-war-of-the-rebellion/oclc/34090088&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/55th.html Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/55th.html Pennsylvania Volunteers of the Civil War] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | ||
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*[http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg193-208Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists a roster for each and lists where each man in the company was recruited. | *[http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg193-208Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists a roster for each and lists where each man in the company was recruited. | ||
*[http://bedfordpahistory.com/civilwar/civilwar.html | *[http://bedfordpahistory.com/civilwar/civilwar.html Bedford County Historical Society Library- Civil War Information]. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||