29th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry

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Brief History
The 29th Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry was organized at Newport News, Va., December, 1861, from 1st Battalion Massachusetts Infantry (7 Cos.) and 3 new Companies ("F," "G" and "H") organized December 13-17, 1861, which joined Regiment at Newport News, Va., January 17, 1862.They mustered out July 29, 1865.

For more information on the history of 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry see the following:


 * The Wikipedia article, 29th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (accessed 3 October 2011)

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.

Other Sources
WEBSITES


 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 9 Dec. 2010) can be searched by soldier's name or by regiment; includes regimental rosters and additional history of the regiment.