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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Kittanning September 7, 1861, to February 22, 1862. It mustered out June 25, 1865.<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 Kittanning September 7, 1861, to February 22, 1862. It mustered out June 25, 1865.<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> | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf5.htm#103rd 103rd 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. <br> | ||
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dofficers.html Roster] | |||
Field Officers and Staff - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dofficers.html Roster] | |||
Company A - Many men were recruited in Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoa.html Roster] | Company A - Many men were recruited in Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoa.html Roster] | ||
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Company A - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Franklin County, Adams County, and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoa1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company A - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Franklin County, Adams County, and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoa1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Many men were recruited in Clarion County, Armstrong County, Butler County, and Venango County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcob.html Roster] | Company B - Many men were recruited in Clarion County, Armstrong County, Butler County, and Venango County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcob.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company B - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcob1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company B - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Schuylkill County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcob1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoc.html Roster] | Company C - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoc.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company C - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoc1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company C - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Northumberland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoc1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcod.html Roster] | Company D - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcod.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company D - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Perry County and York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcod1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company D - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Perry County and York County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcod1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company E - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoe.html Roster] | Company E - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoe.html Roster] <br> | ||
Company E - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Beaver County, Dauphin County, and Crawford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoe1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company E - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Beaver County, Dauphin County, and Crawford County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoe1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcof.html Roster] | Company F - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcof.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company F - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County - See[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcof1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company F - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcof1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Many men were recruited in Indiana County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcog.html Roster] | Company G - Many men were recruited in Indiana County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcog.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company G - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in York County and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcog1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company G - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in York County and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcog1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Many men were recruited in Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoh.html Roster] | Company H - Many men were recruited in Clarion County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoh.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company H - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County, Blair County, and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoh1yr.html Roster]<br> | Company H - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County, Blair County, and Dauphin County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoh1yr.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company I - Many men were recruited | Company I - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Butler County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcoi.html Roster]<br> | ||
Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcok.html Roster] | Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Armstrong County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dcok.html Roster]<br> | ||
Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dunassigned.html Roster]<br> | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dunassigned.html Roster]<br> | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | === Regimental History and Roster === | ||
*''History of the 103d Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865.'' By Luther S Dickey. Chicago: Western Newspaper Union, 1910. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/234131/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/03465883.3558.emory.edu/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive] | *''History of the 103d Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865.'' By Luther S Dickey. Chicago: Western Newspaper Union, 1910. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/234131/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/03465883.3558.emory.edu/page/n9/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=%22103rd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 3,159 men] on its roster for this unit. | |||
* | *[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg101-111Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations. | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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*Gancas, Ron. ''The Hardluck Regiment: The Pennsylvania One Hundred and Third''. Butler, Pa: Mechling Associates, 1998. {{FSC|818259|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.8 M2ga}}[http://www.worldcat.org/title/hardluck-regiment-the-pennsylvania-one-hundred-and-third/oclc/41283375&referer=brief_results .WorldCat.] | *Gancas, Ron. ''The Hardluck Regiment: The Pennsylvania One Hundred and Third''. Butler, Pa: Mechling Associates, 1998. {{FSC|818259|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.8 M2ga}}[http://www.worldcat.org/title/hardluck-regiment-the-pennsylvania-one-hundred-and-third/oclc/41283375&referer=brief_results .WorldCat.] | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dorg.html Pa-roots] describes the history of this regiment. It lists [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters ]for each company and has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references] | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/103rd/103dorg.html Pa-roots] describes the history of this regiment. It lists [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company and has additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/cwparosters.html PaCivilWar] outlines the battles of this regiment. It has a history and some biographies of soldiers. | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/cwparosters.html PaCivilWar] outlines the battles of this regiment. It has a history and some biographies of soldiers. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:00, 16 April 2025
103rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Kittanning September 7, 1861, to February 22, 1862. It mustered out June 25, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of this unit, see:
- 103rd Regiment Infantry at The Civil War Archive
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. 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 Clarion County - See Roster
Company A - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Franklin County, Adams County, and Dauphin County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited in Clarion County, Armstrong County, Butler County, and Venango County - See Roster
Company B - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Columbia County and Schuylkill County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County - See Roster
Company C - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Dauphin County and Northumberland County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See Roster
Company D - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Perry County and York County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Armstrong County - See Roster
Company E - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Beaver County, Dauphin County, and Crawford County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Clarion County - See Roster
Company F - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Indiana County - See Roster
Company G - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in York County and Dauphin County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Clarion County - See Roster
Company H - Company added in 1865. Many men were recruited in Westmoreland County, Blair County, and Dauphin County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Butler County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Allegheny County and Armstrong County - See Roster
Unassigned Men - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- History of the 103d Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865. By Luther S Dickey. Chicago: Western Newspaper Union, 1910. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 3,159 men on its roster for this unit.
- Pennsylvania State Archives lists company rosters and recruitment locations.
Other Sources[edit | edit source]
- 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 ‘Pennsylvania in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).
- 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.
- Pennsylvania in the Civil War describes many sources, specifically for Pennsylvania, and how to find them. These include compiled service records, pension records, rosters, cemetery records, Internet databases, published books, etc.
- 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.
- Dickey, Luther Samuel. History of the 103rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865. Chicago: Dickey, 1910.FS Library Film 1550266 and (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992), FS Library fiche 6084051br>
- Gancas, Ron. The Hardluck Regiment: The Pennsylvania One Hundred and Third. Butler, Pa: Mechling Associates, 1998. FS Library Book 974.8 M2ga.WorldCat.
- Pa-roots describes the history of this regiment. It lists rosters for each company and has additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the battles of this regiment. It has a history and some biographies of soldiers.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.