4th Regiment, Michigan Infantry (1st organization)

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Brief History
The 4th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Adrian, Michigan and mustered in June 20, 1861. The Regiment was mustered out: June 30, 1864.Veterans and Recruits were transferred to 1st Michigan Infantry. For a brief History of the 4th Regiment Infantry see the Michigan in the Civil War Website which gives a history, places served, battles fought, and roster.

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 Monroe and Hillsdale Counties - see Roster

Company B- Many men from Lenawee County - seeRoster

Company C - Many men from St. Joseph County - see Roster

Company D- Many men from Washtenaw and Lenawee Counties - see Roster

Company E - Many men from Hillsdale and Wayne Counties - seeRoster

Company F - Many men from Hudson and Lenawee Counties - see Roster

Company G - Many men from Lapeer and Lenawee Counties - seeRoster

Company H - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster

Company I - Many men from Macomb and Wayne Counties - see Roster

Company K - Many men from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties - see Roster

Unassigned Company - Many men from Lenawee County - seeRoster

Independent Company - Many men from Hillsdale and Hudson Counties - see Roster

See Rosters, as there were men from many different Counties in these Companies

Source Material

 * George Wilkinson. 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment website. (Accessed June 8, 2011). Gives history of regiment. Collecting pictures, histories, letters and memorabilia for soldiers of this Regiment.