23rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 23rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at East Saginaw, Michigan and mustered in September 13, 1862. It was mustered out June 28, 1865.

For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Websitewhich gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Company A - Many men from Clinton County -see Roster   Company B - Many men from Saginaw County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Company E - Many men from Company F - Many men from Company G - Many men from Company H - Many men from Company I - Many men from Company K - Many men from Company L - Many men from Company M - Many men from Unassigned Company - Many men from See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

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.