62nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
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Massachusetts in the Civil War
62nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry
Brief History
The 62nd Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry began organizing April, 1865, but not completed,and mustered out May 5, 1865.[1]
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.
Other Sources
WEBSITES
- Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.
References
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 January 2011).