2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry

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Brief History
The 2nd Regiment, Michigan Infantry was organized at Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1861. The length of service was for 3 Years. The regiment was mustered out July 29, 1865 at Delaney House in Washington, D. C. and discharged at Detroit, Michigan, August 1, 1865.

For a history of this regiment see Michigan in the Civil War website which gives a brief history, battles fought, places served, officers 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 Lenawee County - see Roster

Company C - Many men from Calhoun and Clinton Counties - see Roster

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

Company E - Many men from Berrien County - see Roster

Company F - Many men from Genesee County - see Roster

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

Company H - Many men from Wayne and Saginaw Counties - see Roster

Company I - Many men from Kalamazoo County - see Roster

Company K - Many men from Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties - see Roster

Unassigned Company - Many men from Hillsdale and Wayne Counties - see Roster

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

Source Material

 * Michigan adjutant General's Department, and George H. Turner. "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, 1861-1865" ( London, England: University Microfilms International, 1978). Digital copy.  Other Libraries.
 * Hampton, Charles G. "Michigan at Vicksburg"  (Detroit: Moore print Co, 1917.) pages 93-97. Digital copy. Other libraries.
 * Hawks, Steve. Civil War in the Eastwebsite. Gives an outline of the battles for the 2nd Michigan infantry.