3rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry (2nd organization)
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Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out May 26, 1866 at Victoria, Texas and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866[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.
The Wikipedipedia
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 Kent County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Ionia County - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Ingham and Wayne Counties - see Roster
Company H - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Ottawa County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see Roster
There is only one roster for both the first and second organization.
See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies
Source Material [edit | edit source]
Reference[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).