26th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 26th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 26th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Jackson, Michigan, September 10th to December 12th, 1862and mustered in December 12, 1862. It was mustered out: June 4, 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 Oceana and Kent Counties - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Livingston County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Manistee County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Livingston and Washtenaw Counties - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Ingham County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - men from varied Counties - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).