9th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 9th Regiment, Michigan infantry was organized at Detroit Michigan and mustered in October 15, 1861. It was mustered out: September 15, 1865. Discharged at: Detroit, Michigan, September 26, 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 Macomb County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Berrien County and Cass County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Ionia County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Calhoun County and Shiawassee County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Ionia County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Macomb County and Livingston County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Livingston County - 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

 * Bennett, Charles W., Henry C. Rankin, and Frank A. Lester. "Historical Sketches of the Ninth Michigan Infantry (General Thomas' Headquarters Guards) With an Account of the Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Sunday, Jul 13, 1862; Four Years Campaigning in the Army of the Cumberland. Coldwater" (Michigan: Daily courier print, 1913). Digital Copy. .  Other Libraries


 * Michigan. Adjutant Generals Office and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865 [Ninth Infantry]". (Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Adjutant-General's Dept, 1905.) . Other Libraries. Digital Copy


 * Lester, Frank A. "Society of the Ninth Michigan Infantry Veteran Volunteers, 1861-1865" (Michigan: Society of the Ninth Michigan Infantry, 1911). . Other Libraries