17th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 17th Regimnet, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan on  August 8 to 22, 1862. It was mustered out June 3, 1865 in Washington D. C. 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 Lenawee County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Washtenaw, Berrien, and Cass Counties - see Roster Company C - Many men from Monroe, Branch, and St. Joseph Counties - see Roster Company D - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Allegan and Washtenaw Counties - see Roster Company F - Many men from Jackson and Wayne Counties - see Roster Company G - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Branch County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo and Monroe Counties - see Roster Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Jackson Counties - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Jackson County - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies