24th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 24th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan and mustered in August 15, 1862. The Regiment was selected as an escort at fthe funeral of President Lincoln. It was mustered out: June 30, 1865.

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.

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 Wayne County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company E - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company H - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * Smith, Donald L. "The Twenty-Fourth Michigan of the Iron Brigade" (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Co, 1962). . Other Libraries.


 * Curtis, O. B. "History of the Twenty-Fourth Michigan of the Iron Brigade: Known As the Detroit and Wayne County Regiment" (Gaithersburg, Maryland: Olde Soldier Books, Inc, 1988). Google Books. Internet Archives. . Other Libraries.


 * Aubery, Cullen B. "Echoes from the Marches of the Famous Iron Brigade Unwritten Stories of That Famous Organization" (Milwaukee Wisconsin: s.n, 1902). . Other Libraries.


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


 * Lemke, Terrence J. Iron Brigade, website. Gives regimental history, suggested reading,a few images. (accessed Aug 23, 2011)