24th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History

The 24th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and  mustered in August 15, 1862. The Regiment was selected as an escort at fthe funeral of President Lincoln.
It was mustered out: June 30, 1865.

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 Wayne County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
 Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from  Wayne County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

• Smith, Donald L. "The Twenty-Fourth Michigan of the Iron Brigade"  (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Co, 1962). FHL Book 977.433 M2s. Other Libraries.

• Curtis, O. B. "History of the Twenty-Fourth Michigan of the Iron Brigade: Known As the Detroit and Wayne County Regiment"  (Gaithersburg, Maryland: Olde Soldier Books, Inc, 1988). Google Books. Internet Archives. FHL Fiche 6084688. Other Libraries.

• Aubery, Cullen B. "Echoes from the Marches of the Famous Iron Brigade Unwritten Stories of That Famous Organization"  (Milwaukee Wisconsin: s.n, 1902). FHL Fiche 6118322. Other Libraries.

• Michigan, Adjutant Generals Office, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Twenty-Fourth Infantry]"  (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905). FHL Fiche 6084687. Other Libraries.

• Lemke, Terrence J. Iron Brigade, website. Gives regimental history, suggested reading,a few images. (accessed Aug 23, 2011)