2d michigan infantry book

Cramer of company i, 4th michigan infantry, and company a, 1st michigan cavalry digital file. Thatwas thebegin left forthe southonamichigancenning. In the case of michigan, many books have been written. There are many errors in the spelling of a names in this book. It represents those veterans who have served in the 2nd infantry division in four of our nations conflicts, as well as those who have served during peacetime, to include korea on freedoms continue reading about us. Reorganized 6 july 1874 as elements of the 2d infantry regiment. The 24th michigan infantry was organized at detroit, michigan and mustered into federal service on august 15, 1862. While a member of the 15th, on september 15, 1862 he was taken prisoner at a place not mentioned and paroled one month later. Photo courtesy of steve graham who served as a bodyguard for the assistant division commander of the 2d infantry division in 1965. Keeler, captain, company b, twentysecond michigan infantry allen, robert and cheryl on. January 11 since custer was a valiant and famous civil war general, i am posting photos of my visit to his last stand at the little big horn. Michigan men on the sultana michigan family history network.

Get the best deals on original ww i us books when you shop. Record of service of michigan volunteers in the civil war, 18611865. Book printed material first reunion of iowas hornets nest brigade. We at michigan history magazine always appreciate a nod to our publication. Hence, the publication of civil war journal from the 2nd michigan infantry harmon camburn 18421906. The 24th michigan was started 1998 to provide a venue for a. Consolidated and expanded 25 april 1861 to form the 2d michigan volunteer infantry regiment. For reasons which are today unclear, 50 men were not listed in the official statesponsored regimental history of the old 3rd michigan infantry.

Reunion of the michigan second infantry, held at kalamazoo, october 10, 1888. It mustered into federal service for a threeyear enlistment on may 25, 1861. Service the ninth michigan infantry organized at fort wayne detroit, near detroit, michigan, from independent companies recruited throughout the state, and mustered into federal service for a threeyear enlistment. Custer battlefield at little bighorn battlefield national monument. It was mustered into us service on october 15, 1861, with william w. The second indian head division association is the official organization of veterans who served in the 2nd infantry division of the u. A war rally was held in the city of detroit on july 15th, 1862 to raise enthusiasm and volunteers for these new regiments.

The socalled brown book series underwritten by the michigan state adjutant generals office under the direction of then adjutant general george. The honorable moses wisner, former governor of the state, was commissioned as colonel and given the. Signed iron brigade 24th michigan infantry signed by. Discover the states connections to the lost order, one. Michigan men on the sultana list of exchanged prisoners on the boat. Infantry unassigned volunteer infantry 25th company. See more ideas about civil war, war, american civil war.

Dawson, formerly major of the 19th, now became the colonel. Brief history of company c, 24th michigan infantry regiment by the spring of 1862, the union army had encountered a number of crushing defeats in the eastern theatre. We now have a 1044 page hard copy with dust cover book on the michigan infantry in a 8 12 x 11 format, with hundreds of cdvs, photographs, artifacts and personal information on this glorious civil war regiment. The final effort, last assault of the confederates at petersburg, by john c. A guest of the confederacy the civil war letters and diaries of alonzo m. All michigan civil war book about michigan in the civil war.

Americas single bloodiest day was at the battle of antietam, and michigan played a prominent role. For further information on the records available for the following regiments, please contact the old military and civil branch nwctb, room w, national archives and records administration, washington, dc 20408. The 9th regiment michigan volunteer infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the union army during the american civil war. Michigan governor austin blair requested that henry waldron organize a regiment. See book us army michigan infantry regiment, 11th 18611864, company c.

The records document the history of michigan soldiers in the form of muster rolls, letters, lists of dead, monthly returns and other materials sent to the state adjutant general during the war. Dornbusch mi63 lyster, henry francis le hunte, 18371894. Grand rapids resident captain samuel judd of company a of the michigan infantry regiment he was born in massachusetts in 1806 and killed at the battle of fair oaks in virginia in more than. Books are still one of the best ways to learn about the civil war. The same is true with regard to company and regiment on some. Over the five years when the blog was published various methods of coping with those microfilms changed. Under the provisions of this law the 1st battalion became the 19th infantry, the 2d battalion the 28th infantry, and the 3d battalion the 37th infantry.

The second infantry division indianhead association is the official organization for 2id veterans and active duty soldiers. The 22nd michigan infantry and the road to chickamauga john cohassey on. According to foxs book of regimental losses, this melancholy honor belongs to the twentyfourth michigan infantry of the iron brigade. Companies in the saginaw and flint area withdrawn 19 may 1876 from the 2d infantry regiment and consolidated with elements of the 1st infantry regiment at detroit to form the 3d infantry regiment 2d infantry hereafter separate lineage. The full finding aid for civil war union volunteer regimental books also includes the number of volumes for each regiment. The 22nd michigan infantry represents the local civil war regiment for southfield township, mi. The three years men of the 2d infantry joined it may 19, 1863. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online. In this page we will focus on books that are recently published and which you will stand a good chance of purchasing easily. The 16th michigan infantry in the civil war, revised and updated. Full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust digital library.

Below you will find a database of the 2nd infantry regiments casualties during world war 2. Clair, lapeer, and sanilac, mi, which in 1862 comprised the fifth michigan congressional district. Second regiment of infantry the army of the us historical. Nineteenth regiment of infantry the army of the us. Company f, 2nd infantry contains the name of 1 woman, sarah edmonds seelye of flint. Today, we introduce you to a book weve found that has been published recently and is rather unknown. Union volunteer regimental books also includes the number of volumes for each regiment. The 2nd michigan infantry was organized by francis william kellogg and others at fort wayne in detroit, michigan. Hillsdale countys special connection to the civil war is the 18th michigan regiment. The united states 32nd infantry division was formed from army national guard units from wisconsin and michigan and fought primarily during world war i and world war ii. Proceedings incident to the dedication of the michigan monument upon the battlefield of gettysburg, june 12th, 1889 together with a full report of the monument commission, and a detailed statement of the work committed to and performed by it, and the proceedings at the various regimental reunions.

May 25, 2018 we now have a 1044 page hard copy with dust cover book on the michigan infantry in a 8 12 x 11 format, with hundreds of cdvs, photographs, artifacts and personal information on this glorious civil war regiment. Through his daily diary entries and the several letters that he wrote to. Get the best deals on original ww i us books when you shop the largest online selection at. Afteraworkedonasunday,anditworried considerable handshaking inthe city, me verymuch. Welcome to the 24th michigan volunteer infantry, company c, reenactors site.

The second infantry was recruited and enlisted for federal duty under the first proclamation of president lincoln on april, 1861, calling for 75,000 volunteers of the organized militia of the states to serve three months service. Richardson the regiment included sarah emma edmonds aka franklin thompson who had enlisted in. Michigan infantry regiment, 6th, 18611863 michigan cavalry regiment, 1st, 18611866 michigan. Michigan artillery, th independent battery, 18641865 see. Record second michigan infantry civil war, 18611865. Honest john missile from 2ids 112 artillery during the cold war. Please note that the database isnt complete and we are continuously working to fill the list. A guest of the confederacy the civil war letters and. The 2nd regiment michigan volunteer infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other nonbook materials. We strive to preserve the history of not only the third, but of the war that made america what is is today 3rd mi infantry home.

Announcing the recent release of the michigan 22nd infantry and the men who served just realest this edition of the michigan twenty second infantry and the men who served. The union dead at gettysburg were buried in trenches, and wherever convenient, after the battle. This story, factually written, is of an officer serving in the union army during the war of the rebellion. As a fourth generation michiganian and am now raising the 5th generation in our family line, a distant thunder michigan in the civil war really brings home and brings to life this 140 year old plus war, and richard baks lively writing style will seemingly visually take you back to those heartfelt days. This new and more complete book contains maps of battles, further annotations. In 1862, after it was clear that the civil war wouldnt be as brief as both sides had expected, president lincoln asked for additional troops. Union michigan volunteers 9th regiment, michigan infantry overview. Detroit, the free press steam book and job printing house, 1867. Brief history of company c, 24th michigan infantry regiment. The 22nd michigan infantry and the road to chickamauga.

Hank company d, 2nd michigan infantry alvin enlisted at woodbridge, michigan at the age of 28 for 3 years of service on march 29, 1864 and took the muster oath on april 8, 1864. The book ably describes the twentyfirst michigan infantry in action at the battles of stones river tn, chickamauga ga, and bentonville nc. I have never heard a negro say thank you to norther who enlisted to free the slaves. Michigan in the civil war bentley historical library. The story of the twentieth michigan infantry, july 15, 1862 to may 30th, 1865. This presentation is quite different from our regular episodes. Chiefly record book 18611869 of two surgeons with the 78th n. From the following militia companies, the regiment was formed and. These names i have compiled from michigan soldiers and sailors, published by the state of michigan in 1915, known commonly as the brown books. The ninth michigan infantry organized at fort wayne, near detroit, from independent companies recruited throughout the state. Company e, 2d michigan added 19 new photos to the album. After continuing my research into the civil war and visiting michigan over the past several years making presentations on the original civil war journal of a union soldier, i decided i needed to expand the book. Photo, print, drawing portrait of private richard l.

Illinois infantry regiment, 73rd 18621865 a history of the seventythird regiment of illinois infantry volunteers. A 4 th michigan cavalry 7 th michigan cavalry 15 th regiment michigan infantry minnesota. It was constituted on 12 april 1808 as the 6th infantry and consolidated with 4 other regiments in 1815 to form the present unit. Brief history of company c, 24th michigan infantry. Monument to the 7th michigan volunteer infantry regiment at gettysburg, with photo, text from the monument, and map location. He resigned in march, 1863, later, in october, 1863 rejoining and given a promotion into the 11th michigan. Michigan artillery regiment, 6th, 18631865, see the earlier name. One of the first companies to reach the headquarters of the regiment was a unit known as the jonesville light guard, commanded by capt. The author of the article you mentioned, megan buff, did a fine job of reasearching the four women mentioned in the article and she was a pleasure to work with. The 21st regiment michigan volunteer infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the.

He was discharged for promotion in january, 1862 into the 15th michigan infantry. Schneider, frederick, 1840 incidental history of the flags and color guard of the second michigan veteran volunteer infantry, 18611865 by federick schneider. His younger brother, seymour, remembering charles many years after the war, described him as about five feet ten inches in height, with a light complexion, big blue eyes, and a high forehead. Monument to the 7th michigan volunteer infantry regiment at. Military order of the loyal legion of the united states. Us army michigan infantry regiment, 2nd 18611865, company b. Gillaspie co c mich inft writen in the arme 186162 and 3, 18611958, bulk, 18611863. Grand rapids resident captain samuel judd of company a of the 3rd michigan infantry regiment. Original roster of company c, 24th michigan infantry regiment officers.

There is a segment in this book about the weapons the 4th used. With roots as the iron brigade in the american civil war, the divisions ancestral units came to be referred to as the iron jaw division. The 7th michigan infantry regiment was formed at monroe, michigan, during the summer of 1861. Jul 14, 2009 we at michigan history magazine always appreciate a nod to our publication. Jan 28 grand rapids mich enlisted in the service of the us sixth michigan cavalry co. Michigan infantry regiment, 6th, 18611863 michigan cavalry. This original, first edition, antique book constitutes a well researched and extremely accurate history of the 24th michigan infantry regiment of the infamous iron brigade.

Another key early supporter and recruiter was future general israel b. The civil war letters of perry mayo edited by robert w. Michigan at antietam by brian james egen and jack dempsey. One of the volunteers was a young clerk in a lansing dry goods store named charles t.

Colonel canby, who had never joined the regiment, was made a brigadiergeneral, and s. Regiment organized at grand rapids and at fort wayne, detroit, mich. The records, as made up from reports by company secretaries and comrades, show 577 survivors as of the date, august 1st, 1901. History 24th michigan volunteer infantry regiment original. Us army michigan infantry regiments central michigan. It was raised in the counties of oakland, livingston, macomb, st. The 2nd infantry regiment is an infantry regiment in the united states army that has served for more than two hundred years. The 18th michigan infantry hillsdale county historical society.