6th Regiment, Michigan Heavy Artillery

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Brief History

The 6th Regiment, Michigan Heavy Artillery was organized at Kalamazoo, Michigan and was mustered in August 20, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out August 20, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, on September 5, 1865.  The Regiment was recruited for the Infantry arm of the service serving as such until July, 1863, when General Banks converted it into a Regiment of Heavy Artillery. 

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 Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Cass County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Calhoun County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Washtenaw County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Allegan County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Eaton County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Calhoun County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Berrien and Cass 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

Source Material

• Lanman, Charles. "The Red Book of Michigan: A Civil, Military and Biographical History". (Detroit: E.B. Smith & Co, 1871) Pages 333-336. Digital copy. FHL Film 1425611 Item 1 . Other Libraries.
• Bacon, Edward. "Among the Cotton Thieves"  (Detroit: Free Press Steam Book and Job Printing House, 1867). Digital copy.  Digital Copy.FHL Fiche 6084642. Other Libraries.