10th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 20th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Flint, Michigan. It was mustered in February 6, 1862. The regiment was mustered out July 19, 1865 and discharged at Jackson, Michigan, August 1, 1865. 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 Shiawasee, Livingston, and Genesee Counties - see Roster Company B - Many men from Midland and Saginaw Counties - see Roster Company C - Many men from Genesee and Oakland Counties - see Roster Company D - Many men from Sanilac County - see Roster Company E - Many men from St. Clair County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Lapeer County - see Roster Company G - Many men from Jackson and St. Clair Counties - see Roster Company H - Many men from Oakland and Lapeer Counties - see Roster Company I - Many men from Oakland and Genesee Counties - see Roster Company K - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster Unassigned Company - Many men from Eaton County - see Roster See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * Hewes, Fletcher W. "History of the Formation, Movements, Camps, Scouts and Battles of the Tenth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry Containing a Short Historical Sketch of Every Officer Connected with the Regiment : Also, the Names, Dates of Enlistments, Nativity, Occupation, Etc., of Every Member of the Organization, Together with Dates and Places of Discharge, Deaths, Ect. [Sic], from the First Enlistment to Date of Re-Enlistment" (Detroit: J. Slater's Book and Job Print, 1864). Digital Copy.  Digital Copy.  .  Other Libraries