17th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History

The 17th Regimnet, Michigan Infantry was organized at  Detroit, Michigan on  August 8 to 22, 1862. It was mustered out June 3, 1865 in Washington D. C.
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

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, Berrien, and Cass Counties - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Monroe, Branch, and St. Joseph Counties - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Allegan and Washtenaw Counties - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Jackson and Wayne Counties - 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 and Monroe Counties - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Jackson Counties - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies