Hall's Independent Battalion, Michigan Sharpshooters

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Brief History
Hall's Independent Battalion, Michigan Sharpshooters was organized at Marshall, Michigan, August 27 to November 2, 1864. It was attached to 16th Michigan Infantry and consolidated with that Regiment April 10, 1865. According to the Michigan in the Civil war websitethis Battalion may have also been known

Dygert's or Jardine's Sharpshooters. See the history of the 16th Michigan infantry at the Michigan in the Civil war websitefor a history of this Battalion.

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.

The Roster for this Battalion is included in the Roster for the 16th Michigan infantry.