28th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
United States 
U.S. Military Michigan Michigan Military Michigan in the Civil War 28th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
Brief History[edit | edit source]
The 28th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Kalamazoo and Marshall, Michigan, by consolidation of the 28th and 29th Michigan Infantry on October 26, 1864. It was mustered out June 6, 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.
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 Calhoun County - see Roster
Company B - Many men from Eaton and Calhoun Counties - see Roster
Company C - Many men from Branch County - see Roster
Company D - Many men from Calhoun and Jackson Counties - see Roster
Company E - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company F - Many men from Ingham and Jackson Counties - see Roster
Company G - Many men from Van Buren County - see Roster
Company H - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster
Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster
Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Houghton 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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (accessed 4 November 2010).