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*Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Fifteenth Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905. | |||
*Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Fifteenth Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905. {{FHL|676125|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6084665}} | |||
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 15th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Monroe and Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 16, 1861, to March 13, 1862. It was Mustered in March 20, 1862. The Regiment was mustered out August 18, 1865. [1]
For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.
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. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.
Company A - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Monroe and Wayne Counties - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Livingston and Ingham Counties - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Monroe and St. Clair Counties - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Lenawee, Calhoun, and Monroe Counties - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Monroe, Lenawee, and Shiawassee Counties - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Monroe County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Fifteenth Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905. FHL Fiche 6084665
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).