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


This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 12, 1862.It mustered out May 16, 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>  
This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 12, 1862 and mustered out May 16, 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>


*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#122nd 122nd Regiment Infantry], (accessed 2 November 2012).<br>
*[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#122nd 122nd 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. 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. 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/122nd/122ndofficers.html Roster]  
Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/122nd/122ndofficers.html Roster]  
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Company K - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/122nd/122ndcok.html Roster]  
Company K - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/122nd/122ndcok.html Roster]  
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The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 1,265 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UPA0122RI Roster].


=== Regimental History and Roster  ===
=== Regimental History and Roster  ===


*''Concise history of the camp and field life of the 122d Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers.'' By George F Sprenger. Lancaster, Pa. : New Era Steam Book Print, 1885. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/04083090.3136.emory.edu Internet Archive]
*''Concise history of the camp and field life of the 122d Regiment, Penn'a Volunteers.'' By George F Sprenger. Lancaster, Pa. : New Era Steam Book Print, 1885. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/04083090.3136.emory.edu 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=%22122nd+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,265 men] on its roster for this unit.
*[https://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/dam/rg/di/r19-65RegisterPaVolunteers/r19-65%20Reg112-126Interface.htm Pennsylvania State Archives] lists company rosters and recruitment locations.


=== 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>


*Pennsylvania. "Descriptive Books (Regimental and Company)" 1861-1864." {{FSC|19976|item|disp=FS Library Film 1032843 Items 1-4}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/descriptive-books-regimental-and-company-1861-1864/oclc/17268487&referer=brief_results WorldCat.]
*Pennsylvania. "Descriptive Books (Regimental and Company)" 1861-1864." {{FSC|19976|item|disp=FS Library film 1032843, items 1-4}}(*), [http://www.worldcat.org/title/descriptive-books-regimental-and-company-1861-1864/oclc/17268487&referer=brief_results WorldCat].


*Pennsylvania. Adjutant General's Office. ''Descriptive books of Pennsylvania regiments, 1861-1864.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979), {{FSC|19976|item|disp=FS Library film 1032842 Item 8}}
*Pennsylvania. Adjutant General's Office. ''Descriptive books of Pennsylvania regiments, 1861-1864.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979), {{FSC|19976|item|disp=FS Library film 1032842, item 8}}(*)


*Sprenger, George F. "Concise History of the Camp and Field Life of the 122d Regiment, Penn's Volunteers. Compiled from Notes, Sketches, Facts and Incidents". (Lancaster, Pa: The New era steam book print, 1885). {{FSC|550433|item|disp=FS Library Film 1490890}}, {{FSC|664350|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084076}}. [http://archive.org/stream/04083090.3136.emory.edu/04083090_3136#page/n9/mode/2up InternetArchive].  [http://books.google.com/books?id=TogxAQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false GoogleBooks]. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/concise-history-of-the-camp-and-field-life-of-the-122d-regiment-penns-volunteers-compiled-from-notes-sketches-facts-and-incidents/oclc/4083090&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*Sprenger, George F. "Concise History of the Camp and Field Life of the 122d Regiment, Penn's Volunteers. Compiled from Notes, Sketches, Facts and Incidents". (Lancaster, Pa: The New era steam book print, 1885). '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|596444}}, {{FSC|550433|item|disp=FS Library film 1490890}},  [http://archive.org/stream/04083090.3136.emory.edu/04083090_3136#page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive], [http://books.google.com/books?id=TogxAQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Google Books]; [http://www.worldcat.org/title/concise-history-of-the-camp-and-field-life-of-the-122d-regiment-penns-volunteers-compiled-from-notes-sketches-facts-and-incidents/oclc/4083090&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>


*United States. "Transactions of the First Annual Reunion of the 122d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers: Held at Lancaster, Pa., Thursday, May 17, 1883". Lancaster, Pa: The New Era Steam Printing House, 1884. {{FSC|664347|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6084075}}. [http://books.google.com/books?id=jFwtAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false GoogleBooks].[http://books.google.com/books?id=jFwtAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false InternetArchive]. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/transactions-of-the-first-annual-reunion-of-the-122d-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-held-at-lancaster-pa-thursday-may-17-1883/oclc/6983895&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>
*United States. "Transactions of the First Annual Reunion of the 122d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers: Held at Lancaster, Pa., Thursday, May 17, 1883". Lancaster, Pa: The New Era Steam Printing House, 1884. {{FSC|664347|item|disp=FS Library film 6084075}}(*), [http://books.google.com/books?id=jFwtAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Internet Archive], [http://books.google.com/books?id=jFwtAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Google Books]; [http://www.worldcat.org/title/transactions-of-the-first-annual-reunion-of-the-122d-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers-held-at-lancaster-pa-thursday-may-17-1883/oclc/6983895&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br>


*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/122nd/122dorg.html Pa-roots] gives a description of the battles and history of this regiment. It lists each company and has a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster]. It also gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br>
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/122nd/122dorg.html Pa-roots] gives a description of the battles and history of this regiment. It lists each company and has a [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html roster]. It also gives additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references].<br>
*[http://www.ranger95.com/civil_war_us/penna/infantry/122pav/122nd_rgt_inf.html Ranger95 ]describes the battles of this regiment and outlines a history. It lists each company with a roster. It also shows an image of the monument for this regiment.<br>


*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/122nd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. It has rosters for each company.
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/122nd.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. It has rosters for each company.

Latest revision as of 15:57, 23 April 2025


Brief History[edit | edit source]

This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August 12, 1862 and mustered out May 16, 1863.[1]

For more information on the history of this unit, see:

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 Lancaster County - See Roster

Company B - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company C - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company D - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company E - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company F - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company G - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company H - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company I - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Company K - Many men were recruited in Lancaster County - See Roster

Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]

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.
  • Pennsylvania. Adjutant General's Office. Descriptive books of Pennsylvania regiments, 1861-1864. (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1979), FS Library film 1032842, item 8(*)
  • Pa-roots gives a description of the battles and history of this regiment. It lists each company and has a roster. It also gives additional references.
  • PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment. It has rosters for each company.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.

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