27th Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 27th Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Port Huron, Ovid and Ypsilanti, Michigan and was mustered in April 10, 1863. It was mustered out July 26, 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 Oceana County - see Roster Company B - Many men from Livingston County - see Roster Company C - Many men from Muskegon County - see Roster Company D - Many men from Manistee and Gratiot Counties - see Roster Company E - Many men from Wayne County - see Roster Company F - Many men from Wayne and St. Clair Counties - see Roster Company G - Many men from Wayne and Washtenaw Counties - see Roster Company H - Many men from Saginaw County - see Roster Company I - Many men from Clinton County - see Roster Company K - Many men from Hillsdale County - see Roster

1st Company of Sharpshooters or "Perrin's Sharpshooters" - Many men from Shiawassee County - see Roster

2nd Company of Sharpshooters or "Vosper's Sharpshooters" - Many men from Hillsdale 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