30th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 30th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, for 12 months' service in the State. It was mustered in January 9, 1865. The regiment was mustered out June 30, 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
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 Washtenaw County and Allegan County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Macomb County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Lenawee County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Ingham County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Oakland County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Hillsadale County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Genesee County and Clinton County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Berrien County and Cass County - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * Michigan, and George H. Turner. Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Thirtieth Infantry]. Lansing, Mich: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905. . Other Libraries


 * Fish, Arthur H. Diary of Events in the Sourthern Confederacy As Seen with a Soldier's Eye. 1864. World Cat.


 * Seeking MichiganWebsite. Gives history of the regiment and brief information on soldiers in this regiment. (Accessed August 30, 2011)