Michigan Company-Birge's Western Sharpshooters

Brief History
The Michigan Company of Birge's Western Sharpshooters was recruited in several places in Michigan. Other Companies were recruited throughout the "Western States". The Michigan Company was assigned to Company D and Mustered in: September 9, 1861. It was mustered out July 7, 1865.

For information on the history of this unit, see Birge's Western Sharpshooters at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb.

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. If you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first. Birge's Western Sharpshooters Roster at Michigan in the Civil War, MIGenWeb. Companies and general counties of enlistment:
 * Men from Van Buren County and Kalamazoo County