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=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
This regiment was organized at Pittsburg and Harrisburg and mustered in September 8, 1862 | This regiment was organized at Pittsburg and Harrisburg and mustered in September 8, 1862 and mustered out May 31, 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 the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | For more information on the history of the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following: | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/140th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment 140th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment] at Wikipedia | ||
* | *[http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unpainf6.htm#140th 140th 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/140th/140thofficers.html Roster]<br> | Field Officers and Staff - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thofficers.html Roster]<br> | ||
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Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thunassigned.html Roster]<br> | Unassigned Men - See [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thunassigned.html Roster]<br> | ||
=== Regimental History and Roster === | === Regimental History and Roster === | ||
*History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania | *''History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania,'' by Benjamin F Powelson. N.p., Steubenville., 1906. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historyofcompany00powerich/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive] | ||
*''History of the One hundred and fortieth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers,'' by Professor Robert Laird Stewart. Philadelphia: Printed by the Franklin bindery, 1912. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/historyofonehund00stew/page/n11/mode/2up Internet Archive] | |||
*''History of the One hundred and fortieth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers, by Professor Robert Laird Stewart . | *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=%22140th+Regiment,+Pennsylvania+Infantry%22 1,737 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. | |||
=== 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> | ||
*Fisher, Jacob and Karen Souhadra. ''Jacob Fisher's memories : Beaver County, Pennsylvania''. | *Fisher, Jacob and Karen Souhadra. ''Jacob Fisher's memories : Beaver County, Pennsylvania''. {{FSC|1171626|item|disp=FS Library book 921.73 F534fj}}.<br> | ||
*Powelson, Benjamin F. ''History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, (1862-'65).'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992) | *Powelson, Benjamin F. ''History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, (1862-'65).'' (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992). {{FSC|664598|item|disp=FS Library film 6084098}}(*) | ||
*Stewart, Robert Laird. ''History of the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. ''([Philadelphia?]: Published by authority of the Regimental Association, 1912) | *Stewart, Robert Laird. ''History of the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. ''([Philadelphia?]: Published by authority of the Regimental Association, 1912). {{FSC|664409|item|disp=FS Library film 6084095}}(*), [http://archive.org/stream/historyofonehund00stew#page/n11/mode/2up Internet Archive]; [http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-one-hundred-and-fortieth-regiment-pennsylvania-volunteers/oclc/3471874&referer=brief_results WorldCat].<br> | ||
*[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references.]<br> | *[http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/140th/140thorg.html Pa-roots] gives a history of this regiment and includes [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html rosters] for each company. It also lists additional [http://www.pa-roots.com/pacw/infantry/paregimentsnew3.html references.]<br> | ||
*[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/140th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | *[http://www.pacivilwar.com/regiment/140th.html PaCivilWar] outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 23 April 2025
140th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
This regiment was organized at Pittsburg and Harrisburg and mustered in September 8, 1862 and mustered out May 31, 1865.[1]
For more information on the history of the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, see the following:
- 140th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at Wikipedia
- 140th 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 also known as Greene County Rifles - Many men were recruited in Greene County - See Roster
Company B - Many men were recruited Mercer in County - See Roster
Company C - Many men were recruited in Washington County - See Roster
Company D - Many men were recruited in Washington County - See Roster
Company E - Many men were recruited in Washington County - See Roster
Company F - Many men were recruited in Beaver County - See Roster
Company G - Many men were recruited in Washington County - See Roster
Company H - Many men were recruited in Beaver County - See Roster
Company I - Many men were recruited in Beaver County - See Roster
Company K - Many men were recruited in Washington County - See Roster
Company K - many men from Washington County.[2] See Roster.
Unassigned Men - See Roster
Regimental History and Roster[edit | edit source]
- History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania, by Benjamin F Powelson. N.p., Steubenville., 1906. Online at: Internet Archive
- History of the One hundred and fortieth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers, by Professor Robert Laird Stewart. Philadelphia: Printed by the Franklin bindery, 1912. Online at: Internet Archive
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 1,737 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.
- Fisher, Jacob and Karen Souhadra. Jacob Fisher's memories : Beaver County, Pennsylvania. FS Library book 921.73 F534fj.
- Powelson, Benjamin F. History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, (1862-'65). (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1992). FS Library film 6084098(*)
- Stewart, Robert Laird. History of the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. ([Philadelphia?]: Published by authority of the Regimental Association, 1912). FS Library film 6084095(*), Internet Archive; WorldCat.
- Pa-roots gives a history of this regiment and includes rosters for each company. It also lists additional references.
- PaCivilWar outlines the organization and battles of this regiment.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, accessed 6 December 2010.
- ↑ B. F. Powelson, History of Company K of the 140th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, (1862-'65), (Steubenville, Ohio : Carnahan Print. Co., 1906.), page 11. Internet Archive.