163rd Regiment, New York Infantry

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Brief History
The 163rd regiment was organized at New York City under Colonel F. H. Braulich and Lieutenant Colonel John Leverich. It was mustered in October 10, 1862, at Washington, D.C. under Lieutenant Colonel John B. Leverick. The regiment was transferred to 73rd New York Infantry January 20, 1863 under Lieutenant Colonel John B. Leverick.

The New York State Military Museumwebsite has a unit history project page for the 163rd Infantry Regiment.

The Civil War in the Eastwebsite gives a timeline for the involvement of 163rd New York Infantry Regiment in the war.

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.

See the Regiment Roster, for listing of individuals, their company and their involvement.

The ten companies were principally recruited in New York City, Brooklyn, Kings County and Jamaica, Queens County. The were then consolidated into six companies before they were mustered in at Washington, D.C.

Source Material
Civil War Soldiers &amp; Sailors System has the information listed above and may have additional historical information. Searches can be made by name of a soldier or sailor. Information about cemeteries battles, prisoners, medals of honor and national parks is also included.

Phisterer, Frederick. ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865. ''Albany, New York : J.B. Lyon, 1912. Google Books, other libraries with this book,

The Union Army : a History of Military Affairs in the Loyal States, 1861-65, Records of the Regiments in the Union Army, Cyclopedia of Battles, Memoirs of Commanders and Soldiers, Reprint of original published: Madison, WI.: Federal Pub. Co., 1908. Other libraries with this book,