30th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 30th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 30th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, for 12 months' service in the State. It was mustered in January 9, 1865. The regiment was mustered out June 30, 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 Washtenaw County and Allegan County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Ingham County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Genesee County and Clinton County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Berrien County and Cass County - see Roster
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material[edit | edit source]
- Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Thirtieth Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905. FHL Fiche 6084698. Other Libraries
- Fish, Arthur H. Diary of Events in the Sourthern Confederacy As Seen with a Soldier's Eye. 1864. World Cat .
- Seeking Michigan Website. Gives history of the regiment and brief information on soldiers in this regiment. (Accessed August 30, 2011)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).