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*Michigan, and George H. Turner. "''Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Seventeenth Infantry'']" (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). {{FHL|676149|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6084669}} . [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-seventeenth-infantry/oclc/36833994&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. | *Michigan, and George H. Turner. "''Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Seventeenth Infantry'']" (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). {{FHL|676149|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6084669}} . [http://www.worldcat.org/title/record-of-service-of-michigan-volunteers-in-the-civil-war-1861-1865-seventeenth-infantry/oclc/36833994&referer=brief_results Other Libraries]. | ||
*Ware, Tim. Mountainaflame Blogspot. Gives history of Regiment and description of some Battles. | *Ware, Tim. [http://mountainaflame.blogspot.com/2011/02/they-called-them-stonewall-regiment.html Mountainaflame Blogspot]. Gives history of Regiment and description of some Battles. Explains the name "Stonewall Regiment. (accessed August 9, 2011) | ||
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U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 17th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 17th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan on August 8 to 22, 1862. It was mustered out June 3, 1865 in Washington D. C. [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. This Regiment was also known as the "Stonewall Regiment".
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 Lenawee County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Washtenaw County, Berrien County, and Cass County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Monroe County, Branch County, and St. Joseph County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Allegan County and Washtenaw County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Jackson County and Wayne County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Branch County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County and Monroe County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo County and Jackson County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Lane, David. "A Soldier's Diary; the Story of a Volunteer, 1862-1865" (Bethesda, Maryland : University Publications of America, c1993). Google books. Internet Archives.FHL Fiche 6084673 Other Libraries
- Seeking Michigan website. Various records including regiment history, muster rolls, letters, etc. (Accessed 3 Aug 2011)
- Michigan, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Seventeenth Infantry]" (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). FHL Fiche 6084669 . Other Libraries.
- Ware, Tim. Mountainaflame Blogspot. Gives history of Regiment and description of some Battles. Explains the name "Stonewall Regiment. (accessed August 9, 2011)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).