131st Regiment, New York Infantry

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Brief History
The 131st regiment was organized at New York City and mustered in September 6, 1862. It was also known as First Regiment, Metropolitan Guard. They were mustered out at Savannah, Georgia, July 26, 1865.

The New York State Military Museumwebsite has a unit history project page for the 131st Infantry Regiment.

The Civil War in the Eastwebsite gives a timeline for the involvement of 131st New York Infantry Regiment in the war.

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.

See the Regiment Roster, for listing of individuals, their company and their involvement.

The companies were recruited under the auspices of the metropolitan police, in New York City; but a portion of Company K came from Smithtown, Suffolk County.

Source Material
New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865, by Frederick Phisterer (Albany : J.B. Lyon, 1912). Google Books, other libraries with this book, FHL book 974.7 M2p, FHL film 1486494-1486496

The Union Army : a History of Military Affairs in the Loyal States, 1861-65, Records of the Regiments in the Union Army, Cyclopedia of Battles, Memoirs of Commanders and Soldiers, Reprint of original published: Madison, Wis.: Federal Pub. Co., 1908. Other libraries with this book, FHL book 973 M2ua

See the webpage dedicated to the 131st New York Volunteer Infantry.