3rd Regiment, Michigan Infantry (2nd organization)

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Brief History
The 3rd Regiment, Michigan infantry was reorganized at Grand Rapids, Adrian and Pontiac, Michigan, August 24 to October 12, 1864. The regiment mustered in October 15, 1864. The regiment mustered out May 26, 1866 at  Victoria, Texas and was discharged at Detroit, Michigan, June 10, 1866. For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a brief history, places served, battles fought, commanders and company rosters.

The Wikipedipedia

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 Kent County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Kent County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Kent County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Ionia County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Kent County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Kent County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Ingham County and Wayne County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Ottawa County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Kent County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Kent County - see Roster There is only one roster for both the first and second organization. See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material 

 * Soper, Steve. The Third Michigan Infantry Research Project website. Gives history of regiment, battles, lists of men serving.


 * Soper, Steve. Men of the 3rd Michigan Infantry Blog.  This blog has brief biographaphies and some photos of men who served in the 3rd Michigan infantry.  Links to related websites.