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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], | This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1862.It mustered out May 29, 1863. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System], accessed 6 December 2010.</ref> | ||
For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | For more information on the history of this unit, see:<br> | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/136th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 136th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#136th 136th 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 === | ||
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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/136th/136thofficers.html Roster] | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thofficers.html Roster] | ||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoa.html Roste]r | Company A - Many men were recruited in Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoa.html Roste]r | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Luzerne and Tioga County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcob.html Roster] | Company B - Many men were recruited in Luzerne and Tioga County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcob.html Roster] | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoc.html Roster] | Company C - Many men were recruited in Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcoc.html Roster] | ||
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Cambria County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thcok.html Roster] | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | |||
*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=%22136th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry+%22 1,149 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg127-145Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,149 men on its roster for this unit. [ | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/136th/136thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and lists [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/136th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/136th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. | ||